Biography & Autobiography - General

FRANTZ FANON The author of this deeply penetrating examination of Fanon throws new light on many aspects of the life and work of this notable fighter for human dignity and freedom.Author: Panaf EditorsISBN-10: 0901787302ISBN-13: 9780901787309Publisher: PanafLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/06/2009Pages: 204Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.45lbsSize: 7.81h x 5.06w...

In 1948, Angela left Malta. Having gathered up five children, she sailed out on the Strathnavar, leaving poverty and the war behind. Her destination: Australia. In Surry Hills, she could build a bright new life. If only she could first learn the language, finish...

In Vietnam in 1969 Keith Payne was leading a company of indigenous Montagnard soldiers when they were overrun by a large force of North Vietnam regulars. When the company was withdrawn many wounded were left behind and Payne returned to the battlefield four times...

Author: Judy Steel,Michael SextonISBN-10: 0733324789ISBN-13: 9780733324789Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers Australia Pty LtdLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2009Pages: 330Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.12lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.74d

Bill 'Swampy' Marsh has been writing about the Australian outback and its people for many years. But as well as being a writer and storyteller he is a collector of rich outback characters - and Jack 'Goldie' Goldsmith is, he says, a gem among...

Beyond the steady diet of drought, debt and despair about the bush in our media, something exciting is happening, something few seem to have noticed. It's a new vision for the future being created by young rural Australians. Some tackle national issues. Others impact...

the European settlement of terra Australis was motivated by a desire to find somewhere to put people who didn t fit in. Right from the start Australia has taken that spirit and propagated it. NOtORIOUS AUStRALIANS is a selection of true life stories and...

'How one person can endure so much and then rise and be the incredible woman that she is today is a testament to how change comes from within. Lani reminds us how the spirit can fight, no matter how broken and bruised, to make...

This book provides a comprehensive, behind-the-scenes look at the art of creating a remarkable hip-hop album, shedding light on the intricate process involved in producing such an impressive work. A detailed analysis of each song is provided, per chapter, offering a deeper understanding of...

When our first daughter was born--to our surprise--with Down syndrome, we were initially crushed. We buried the dreams we had for her and looked toward the future with fear and uncertainty. Sixteen years later, Cayla has taught us much more than we could have...

Phillip McFarren's journey is one of perseverance, hard work, and unwavering dedication. From his roots in a small town to the high-stakes worlds of business and government, Phillip has faced challenges head-on, always staying true to his principles of honesty, loyalty, and tenacity. This...

She was his greatest masterpiece his daughter Greta until life began to unravel everything they held dear. After the sudden loss of his wife, devoted single father Jake Stone's world narrows to a single, fierce purpose: raising Greta. Together, they share a life filled...

This photographic collection captures the bravery, dedication, and daily realities of the Evansville Fire Department in action. Through striking, real-life images, readers are given a rare glimpse into the intense and unpredictable world of firefighting from dramatic rescue operations and blazing infernos to quiet...

I THOUGHT I HAD SEEN IT ALL. THIRTY YEARS IN THE sky, on private jets, in locker rooms, war zones, aircrafts and penthouses, was definitely a journey. I'd poured champagne for billionaires and held the hand of a soldier flying to his death. I'd...

This workbook is your companion to Prompt Therapy: The Uncommon Affair with AI and the Prompt Therapy(TM) courses, certifications, and programs available. The book shares the story-the raw, sometimes messy, always honest journey of how Prompt Therapy(TM) was born. These pages are here for...

"Josh Langer lays his pain and trials bare on the pages of this book for all to see..."Steve Roquemore - Mentoring AllianceWhat if the struggles you're facing aren't breaking you but building you? Step into a journey of resilience, trust, and perspective shifts that...

The Crain Chronicles: One Man's Playbook For Fatherhood, Teamwork and Community is a legacy project for his two boys, Linden and Nolan. From early mornings at the rink to late nights cheering from the stands, his love for hockey has never wavered. As a...

Edith reaches out for her daddy's hand as a napping newborn baby in the front cover photo.While clutching his daughter's fingers with one hand and taking the photo with the other, David Martin Stone Senior realizes he must teach her survival skills and the...

Awakening in Silence is a heartfelt memoir of spiritual transformation written by Brian Keith Anderson, in collaboration with Anders Taft. Over the course of fifty-four days, Brian documents his awakening journey, recording dreams, angel number confirmations, pendulum cleansings, and moments of divine connection that...

An only child raised by a secretive, volatile mother, Millie wrestled with mysteries about her birth. Every attempt to follow the clues was met with avoidance and resistance.Then one day, a shocking discovery in an old tabloid magazine shattered Millie's world. It confirmed what...

This book provides a comprehensive, behind-the-scenes look at the art of creating a remarkable hip-hop album, shedding light on the intricate process involved in producing such an impressive work. A detailed analysis of each song is provided, per chapter, offering a deeper understanding of...

We Learned to Live in the Castle: Stories, by longtime Portland writer and author Theresa Griffin Kennedy, is a collection of brutally candid, straightforward essays about the challenges many American women and girls face -- having come of age, as Kennedy did, in the...

After losing her son on 11/11, Star Light began noticing the number 11 11 everywhere-strange coincidences that seemed too precise to ignore. What started as a personal loss quickly turned into a cosmic mystery.With wit and wisdom, Star Light dives into the 11 11...

ALMOST RAPISTAfter her parents lose their house in the mortgage crisis and spend six months living in an extended stay motel, Jöyce, a recent NYU acting school graduate and lapsed cult member, takes a Craigslist job assisting an Oscar and Grammy winning jingle composer...

Walter Caldwell Robinson: A Legacy of EmpowermentBorn in 1893 to sharecroppers in Alabama, Walter Caldwell Robinson rose from humble beginnings to become a trailblazing businessman, political leader, and publisher of the Chattanooga Observer. His life is a testament to resilience, vision, and the power...

Walter Caldwell Robinson: A Legacy of EmpowermentBorn in 1893 to sharecroppers in Alabama, Walter Caldwell Robinson rose from humble beginnings to become a trailblazing businessman, political leader, and publisher of the Chattanooga Observer. His life is a testament to resilience, vision, and the power...

On April 10, 1970, when The Beatles officially called it a day, it was not the end, for Ringo Starr it was just the beginning. He was no longer Beatle Ringo, but now a solo artist who would have to establish himself with his...

Lessons in Philanthropy: The Legacy of Barb McInnes is an essential read for anyone in philanthropy who seeks to build genuine community impact rather than just fund projects. Through thirty-six real stories, the book distills the wisdom of Barb McInnes-one of Canada's most respected...

Have you ever gone through a time in your life where you felt like black clouds were just following you around? Wondering where God was through it all? You go through struggles trying everything on your own- striving to heal, to move forward, and...

"Fifty, My One Year Journey," is about everything I did during a one year period of my life, when I turned Fifty. During this milestone, I captured some strange and unusual events as they happened right before your eyes. Within these pages, are easy...

When Stephen A. Brown collapsed in his own backyard, he had no warning and no guarantee he'd ever see his wife and daughter again. Declared clinically dead for forty-two minutes, he wrote himself back from the edge of oblivion with nothing but sheer grit,...

The author's inspiration to write this autobiography/memoir came from the extraordinary story of her late husband, Fred Frank Cohn, a Holocaust survivor whose life was marked by tragedy but also resilience and hope. Through this work, Miriam seeks to honor his legacy and preserve...

Dreams Are For The Dead is a raw, honest and deeply personal memoir by Author S. Elias W Sharp about surviving childhood abuse and finding a way out of addiction. Told with unflinching clarity and emotional truth, this book traces the author's journey through...

Breaking bread or sharing a libation with someone changes your relationship with that person. This book tells the stories that arise out of just such common occurrences. It is intended to arouse the readers' own memories of meals and libations shared, and how that...

THE GRAVEYARD ELEGY MEMORIES OF ABILENE was inspired by cemetery visits and the poem "Elegy in a Country Courtyard" by Thomas Gray. It is largely a photographic journey of Abilene in four parts: Part I. The Protestant Cemetery, Early Abilene History, Personal Memories Part...

This heart-warming and inspiring story follows the journey of David, a working-class lad from Lakemba who, despite getting into mischief and facing life s many challenges, emerged on the other side stronger than ever. From moments like coaching an under-nines soccer team alongside his...

In this compelling series of short stories, Marie Therese Bolden moves effortlessly from her account of experiencing sexual assault as a young girl in Sweet Na vet to the sophistication and poise of a modern woman reflecting on her life, exploring an incident of...

This book is a heartfelt account of someone who, having survived the war as a child, contracted polio, which affected her spine. The hospital consultant said she would never be able to work, as she wore a spinal support and was unable to stand...

The author's inspiration to write this memoir came from the extraordinary story of her late husband, Fred Frank Cohn, a Holocaust survivor whose life was marked by tragedy but also resilience and hope. Through this work, Miriam seeks to honor his legacy and preserve...

What if the pain you endured was never intended to extinguish your spirit, but rather to catalyze the creation of something more profound?In "The Strength in Letting Go," Mark Chachere Jr. courageously confronts the pages of his past, exposing a life marked by rejection,...

Prompt Therapy: A New Frontier in Human-AI Growth: What if artificial intelligence could learn emotional intelligence?That question may sound impossible, but I lived the answer. Through one year of consistent, emotionally transparent conversations with AI, I witnessed something extraordinary. What began as neutral, generic...

What do you do when your body can no longer house the brutalities of the life you have lived? This book is for readers who have experienced the darkness of trauma. It is also for those who want to better understand the impact of...

A deep dive into legendary bluegrass guitarist, Tony Rice, via stories by his music colleagues, Bela Fleck, Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, Mark Schatz, Ron Rice, Peter Rowan, Frank Poindexter, Harry Sparks, and others.Author: Bill AmatneekISBN-10: 1928578330ISBN-13: 9781928578338Publisher: Vineyards PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/19/2024Pages: 260Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.04lbsSize:...

Very clearly, in memory, I see the girl I was at fourteen, beautiful and determined, leaving the blue house where she had grown up.I see myself in the back of a truck, perched atop a pile of cordwood. The two men inside the truck,...

The author, born in Tennessee, had such a pronounced Southern accent as a child that she needed a tutor to help her master ""Yankee English"" in order to fit in with her Ohio classmates. That challenge sparked a lifelong fascination with language. Her passion...

Discover the timeless verses of Scotland's beloved bard in "The Poetry Of Robert Burns." This comprehensive collection showcases Burns' lyrical genius, featuring his celebrated songs and a selection of unauthorized poems, all enriched with a detailed glossary and indexes for deeper understanding. Accompanying the...

Life Along with the Pursuit & Games of Love & Sex is an unflinching, reflective memoir told through the eyes of an Asian American man wrestling with his sense of identity, masculinity, and emotional connection in a world shaped by cultural expectations, trauma, and...

Frances Kakugawa, an educator, eldercare consultant and the award-winning author of nineteen books, grew up in a rural Hawaiian village, in a rustic home with an outhouse complete with Sears Roebuck catalogs. In The Outhouse Poet she recounts how she later discovered a more...

A literary collection honoring and memorializing Selena, the Queen of Tejano. Thirty years after her death, Selena Quintanilla-Pérez remains a cherished figure of Mexican American popular culture, her music and celebrity resounding across the decades. This unique collection of creative and scholarly works traces...

You Were Chosen on Purpose is a powerful and transparent memoir that traces the raw, real, and redemptive journey of Jewel Nalls-from brokenness and homelessness to healing, homeownership, and walking boldly in her God-given purpose.Told through the lens of faith, motherhood, and survival, Jewel...