Biography & Autobiography - General

Air Force top gun Kyle Kendrick, a leader in the initial air strike of the Gulf War, returns to England and is assigned duty as the first American/NATO liaison at RAF Coltishall. After departing a RAF Winter Ball, Kyle is involved in a seemingly...

Author: Barbara CabreraISBN-10: 1629524174ISBN-13: 9781629524177Publisher: Xulon PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/30/2014Pages: 366Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.08lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.76d

Step into today's high-tech world with a pioneering female engineer in a male-dominated field! During the computer technology revolution that transformed the world's industries during the last quarter of the 20th century, Beverly Schultz's success story blends the challenges and fun of engineering at...

It has been my privilege to work with Frank in the recreation of his life story. He continues to amaze me with his clarity for remembering specific details of a life some eighty years ago. In him I have found many parallels to my...

Traveling around the world provides a wonderful education. It opens one's vision to all the natural wonders and outstanding civilizations on our vast hemisphere. The facts and information in this book were provided by the tour leaders and local guides who accompanied the travel...

2011 Reprint of 1915 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. "Acres of Diamonds" originated as a speech which Conwell delivered over 6,000 times around the world. It was first published in 1890 by the John Y. Huber...

As this journey begins there is pure joy in trusting the Lord and there is the sadness in loosing loved ones. You might think you are drawing closer to the Lord but it is a whole new experience when He tells you "You are...

Here is a heartrending tale of young love. Narvel Annable reaches down into the joys and sorrows of his past to produce an autobiographic account of adventure, passion and pain. A cracking whodunit; it features a missing person and contract killers from the unforgiving...

Dr. Nicholas Steiner is a Park Avenue internist in his mid-forties. He has a successful medical practice, a stable marriage with a home in the suburbs and enjoys good health. But when he develops melanoma, a potentially fatal type of cancer, everything changes. With...

ExtraOrdinary: An End of Life Story Without End is a spiritual memoir and love story about a man who became a healer and teacher in his mid-nineties as his own life was coming to completion. Herman Liss, an Orthodox Jew, was described by a...

In personal and critical essays, letters, poems, an interview, and reviews by writers around the country, Jane Kenyon's life and works are considered and celebrated for their tenacity, spirit, and timeless charm. Simply Lasting includes new responses to Kenyon's poetry and reviews and criticism...

Many hospitality companies have begun to recognise the benefits of having a diverse group of decision-makers. When it comes to drafting strategies to increase revenue and better penetrate and service target markets in different communities, it helps to have fresh sets of eyes. This...

I was born on October 29, 1932, with a twin sister. We lived in a bungalow in West Molesey, Surrey. The bungalow went with the job and was rent-free. My parents were William Herbert Prater and May Victoria Prater. We had a brother who...

'There was a time when I felt that I had grasped Lacan's essential being from within - that I had gained, as it were, an apperception of his relation to the world, a mysterious access to that intimate place from which sprang his relation...

How would you like to go on a journey back in time with a Meth Cook? Let me take you there with the true stories written in this book. My name is Brandon Connor Jr. . My nickname was Trip in the dope game....

Author: Louella Whidden HollingsworthISBN-10: 1499083718ISBN-13: 9781499083712Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/12/2014Pages: 58Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.22lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.14d

Author: Robert S. Sr. BaconISBN-10: 1483660672ISBN-13: 9781483660677Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/18/2013Pages: 50Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.19lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.12d

Learning to Cry will have you traipsing through the bush of South Africa, living the opulent Orange County, California lifestyle and enjoying a pint in middle class England. The sudden loss of her father in the middle of Africa creates a stirring in the...

Set in London, England, this is the journey of a girl that no one wanted. Ethel Mae's mum emigrated from Jamaica to London and had only been there a few years when she was raped by a family member's boyfriend. Instead of getting sympathy,...

Author: Jim AnapleISBN-10: 1462858252ISBN-13: 9781462858255Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/23/2011Pages: 134Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.45lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d

Author: Shaquel WareISBN-10: 1456890387ISBN-13: 9781456890384Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/12/2011Pages: 164Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.88lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d

A School for Others covers my time in Belize, Central America as a Peace Corps Volunteer. It is about my personal growth, some adventure, unintentional altruism, and finding true love, despite my best efforts not to. I live in a Mayan village and one...

László Th e Gentleman from Budapest is the stirring biography of author Steve Kossa's father, who was born into a well-to-do family at the beginning of the twentieth century in Budapest, Hungary. Tracing László's life, this story chronicles the ways in which the monumental...

Author: Robin Goodman SimkinsISBN-10: 1436383528ISBN-13: 9781436383523Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/27/2009Pages: 132Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.45lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d

The moving story of Michael Brantley's struggles in life will encourage every reader, especially those who may be feeling unloved or discouraged. This is a real life story of a boy who grew up enduring more hopeless situations and heartbreaks than most people face...

Bob the Blob is about a husky boy's journey through life in the 1950's and 1960's. The setting is Dugger, a small coal mining town in southern Indiana. Bob relates funny stories about his family which include his grandparents, parents and two older brothers....

I am a thirty six year old mother of two who was diagnosed with Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia. My disorder crippled me to the point that I wasn't able to function effectively anymore. I kept a journal during this time and share with you...

Author: Jerry A. MatneyISBN-10: 1425981348ISBN-13: 9781425981341Publisher: AuthorhouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/28/2006Pages: 292Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.95lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.66d

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

Encounters in Planning Thought builds on the intellectual legacy of spatial planning through essays by leading scholars from around the world, including John Friedmann, Peter Marcuse, Patsy Healey, Andreas Faludi, Judith Innes, Rachelle Alterman and many more. Each author provides a fascinating and inspiring...

Experience early 20th century Mexico through the engaging personal narrative of Charles Macomb Flandrau in "Viva Mexico!". This captivating travelogue offers a unique window into Mexican culture during a period of significant change and transformation. Flandrau's insightful observations and vivid descriptions bring the landscapes...

Explore the genius of Charles Baudelaire in "Baudelaire: His Prose and Poetry," a comprehensive collection showcasing the breadth of his literary contributions. This volume offers a unique window into the mind of one of France's most influential poets and critics. Delve into Baudelaire's evocative...

"Miss Eden's Letters" offers a captivating glimpse into 19th-century India through the insightful and witty correspondence of Emily Eden. As a privileged observer within the British Empire, Eden provides a unique perspective on the social customs, political landscapes, and daily life of the era....

Explore the genius of William Shakespeare through the insightful lens of Georg Brandes in "William Shakespeare: A Critical Study." This landmark work of literary criticism delves into the plays and poems of the English playwright, examining his enduring impact on literature and culture. Brandes...

This comprehensive volume provides detailed biographical information on the early Christian saints and martyrs. With its historical and theological insights, this book is an essential reference for anyone interested in the history of Christianity and the lives of the saints.This work has been selected...

A revealing and controversial memoir by the last German Emperor, Wilhelm II. This volume offers a unique perspective on the events leading up to World War I and the subsequent collapse of the German monarchy. While some may question Wilhelm's reliability as a narrator,...

This is a collection of speeches and other writings by the prominent American statesman and abolitionist William H. Seward, who served as Secretary of State under Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. The book includes Seward's famous 1858 speech on slavery, as well as...

A fascinating account of the life of Kah-ge-ga-gah-bowh, or G. Copway, the Chief of the Ojibway Nation. This book offers insights into the history, culture and traditions of the Ojibway people, as well as Copway's personal struggles and achievements.This work has been selected by...

Three Months in Jamaica is a fascinating account of life on a sugar plantation in mid-19th century Jamaica. The author shares his first-hand observations of the living conditions of slaves and their masters and provides a rare glimpse into the brutalities of plantation life....

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...