Biography & Autobiography - General

Ian Barclay's journey from humble beginnings, building on grassroots junior tennis players' dreams, to his record of producing a Wimbledon Men's Singles title winner, over 20 Grand Slam junior title winners and over 40 national and international junior and senior title winners in two...

DNA of a Pastry Chef is the first book in a series of three. A true story told through recipes and the legend that connects them. If you've ever wondered what lies behind the delectable creations of a pastry chef, prepare to embark on...

Born and bought up in pre-partition India by his somewhat remote mother and a bewildering mix of step-fathers, before being packed off to the rigorous and privations of the English public school system, Kerry Gardner discovered in his late teens a natural talent for...

A complete guide to Nobel Prizes in literature from Sully-Prudhomme to Derek Walcott (1901-1992), which can appeal to all readers as a source of documented facts and interesting anecdotes. It contains year-by-year summaries of literary events, parallel lives of laureates, concise biographies, lists of...

THOMAS HARDY'S TESS OF THE D'URBERVILLES: A CRITICAL STUDY A detailed and incisive analysis of Thomas Hardy's classic 1891 novel, using the latest research in feminism, gay, lesbian and queer theory, and cultural studies. Illustrated (includes images from the magazine serializations of Tess). Bibliogaphy....

Outlines how William Conolly rose from a Catholic, relatively humble background, how he acquired very significant wealth, held many key political positions and patronised the architects who fashioned Georgian Dublin and Irish country houses. His life illustrates how the protestant ascendancy was consolidated, but...

How does one convince a 14-year-old to escape from his home country on his own, and face the challenge of smuggling himself all the way to Europe? What drives a child to such a dramatic decision, and what are the consequences that can come...

The power of a woman lies in her heart. Confidence is key to success. I see this in some women and most successful women, but this will only take place when she has been raised with confidence and seen as a beautiful or pretty...

"Have you ever felt trapped in a seemingly endless cycle of trauma, addiction, or depression? Do you struggle with your identity or sense of self-worth? Do you wonder if God even hears you when you pray? If so... I know exactly how you feel....

From the critically acclaimed author of Pussy Planet and Other Endearing Tales comes an all new collection of side-splitting stories.From crappy jobs to sex injuries to bathroom theatrics, Kimmy paints a hilarious and occasionally heartwarming picture of what it's like to navigate life through...

Andrea Kott thought of herself as "the welfare Jew." The daughter of a single mother whose depression and drinking pitched them into poverty, her stormy life looked nothing like that of the Jewish kids she knew: It defied every stereotype she associated with being...

I was born in Poland and came to this country at the age of 16 after the WW2. I am a holocaust survivor and lost all my family during the war. I survived under an assumed name. I have had two careers, first as...

Understanding the Nature of the Kingdom (NOW) takes a transformative journey through the Sower's Parable. In this life-changing book, the reader will discover how to remove the guesswork from life and any meaningful enterprise to experience genuine success today. This composition represents the simple...

Understanding my purpose in this world and the importance of our family history, where did we begin? As part of these three families; Jordan, Durham and Crockett's, there are many close relatives I never had the chance to meet. I have been curious my...

I am. You are. He is. And so is She. We are all Murphies. We should all change our middle name to Murphy because, although we don't want to admit it, we are our own worst enemies. Murphy is our alter-ego. No one wants...

Social Justice and Medical Practice examines the practice of social medicine through extensive life history interviews with a physician practicing the approach in marginalized communities. It presents a case example of social medicine in action, demonstrating how such a practice can be successfully pursued...

Leading experts in nanobiotechnology comprehensively review the most recent advances in instrumentation and methodology, as well as their applications in genomics and proteomics. The authors provide a wide variety of techniques and methods for dealing with protein functions and structures at the nanoscale level,...

God is Romantic God is Romantic shows how God's love transformed my life and my family. He cares enough about us to intervene in our daily life. God is always supplying our need for purpose, for a spouse and family. He provides us wisdom,...

Margaret E. Murie crafts an engrossing tale of Eskimo life in Island Between, as she tells the story of Toozak, a young Inuit from Sevuokuk, known today as St. Lawrence Island. In lyrical prose she chronicles Toozak's journey, weaving stories of his life as...

The aim of this Book is to urge READERS to - - Enjoy a Healthy Living with the main objective of having fun and cheers their daily life; - What and How to live your life; - Care to plan your diet - You...

This is a creative nonfiction story and memoir of my life so far. This is the second book in my series.Author: Sheila SmithISBN-10: 1543496377ISBN-13: 9781543496376Publisher: Xlibris NzLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/25/2020Pages: 170Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.57lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.39d

I Walked Through the Valley of the Shadow of Death began as a journal to help the author cope with the loss of her older sibling. As she began to heal from this, she was faced with several other losses in a very short...

Every one of us have watched television shows, movies and listened to our favorite songs but how many of us have wondered how they've affected and influenced us? Do we still have a fondness for the mediums we enjoyed as a child or do...

Author: Carolyn SchwartzISBN-10: 151443752XISBN-13: 9781514437520Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/30/2016Pages: 370Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.53lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.94d

Author: Retanya CollinsISBN-10: 1514433257ISBN-13: 9781514433256Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/15/2015Pages: 52Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.12d

This story takes the reader on a journey of how growing up in an Italian family in a predominantly Italian neighborhood within the protective glow of the boy's family and the local Mob bosses, as well as learning how to survive in the streets...

Author: Janelle Kaye,Ma Janelle Kaye,Charles Sidney WillsherISBN-10: 1483681122ISBN-13: 9781483681122Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/31/2013Pages: 418Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.34lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.93d

Author: Thelma F. Dyke,Joyce M. WiedieISBN-10: 1481752588ISBN-13: 9781481752589Publisher: AuthorhouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/03/2013Pages: 256Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.17lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d

Life is filled with happiness, love, and optimism. Unfortunately it can also be imperfect, messy, and heartbreaking.In a collection of raw, honest, and sometimes amusing poems, Heather Grace reflects on her delightful and sometimes depressing existence, as she contemplates all that life offers and...

Author: Juanita R. McNeilISBN-10: 1479730688ISBN-13: 9781479730681Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/22/2012Pages: 112Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.39lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.27d

Author: Joseph De PrestISBN-10: 1479748129ISBN-13: 9781479748129Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/30/2012Pages: 394Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.28lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d

This is a book of recollections and reflections of the authors experiences over a long period from Warsaw, Poland where she was born, through WW11 and the Warsaw Uprising. Arrival in England after the war as a refugee, School and College subsequent marriage enjoying...

"Vanport City, the largest public housing project ever built in the United States."--Page 219.Author: Richard D. NelsonISBN-10: 146915319XISBN-13: 9781469153193Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/20/2012Pages: 386Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.24lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.86d

What is it like raising a large family in a small house and on a tight budget, while trying to teach the children values in an often unfair world? Raising Six And Somewhat Sane by Barbara Aquila is an honest look into parenting from...

Author: Bernadette WalkerISBN-10: 1462887546ISBN-13: 9781462887545Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/08/2011Pages: 192Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.64lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d

Author: Clarence AlstonISBN-10: 1456841033ISBN-13: 9781456841034Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/14/2011Pages: 306Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.33lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d

Author: Janice JohnsonISBN-10: 1456712306ISBN-13: 9781456712303Publisher: AuthorhouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/05/2011Pages: 92Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.32lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.22d

Cycles of a Traveler - A celebration of humanity in all its wondrous glory and the world in all its devastating beauty. From the streets of The Bronx, Joe Diomede accomplishes his dream and heads out across America on his motorcycle for a once...

Part road trip, part mix-tape, The Life and Times of a Transitional Boyfriend, Vol. 1 takes you along on the humorous misadventures of our hapless hero, Ryan Barbe. He explores the open highway of life with a variety of friends, stopping long enough to...

A biography of one of the greatest stage performers of his time Harry Jolson. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high...

Through his virtuoso research into Creighton's own voluminous papers, Donald Creighton captures the twentieth-century transformation of English Canada through the life and times of one of its leading intellectuals.Author: Donald A. WrightISBN-10: 1442626828ISBN-13: 9781442626829Publisher: University of Toronto PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/05/2015Pages: 496Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.60lbsSize: 8.90h...

Frank Preston Stearns (1846-1917) was a writer and abolitionist from Massachusetts during the 19th century. His works include The Life and Genius of Nathaniel Hawthorne and The Life and Public Services of George Luther Stearns. Stearns introduced himself to prominent people and found their...

African Americans in the History of Mass Communication offers a variety of stories focusing on how African Americans use the media to educate, advocate, empower, and serve others. Stories ranging from the Civil War to the Civil Rights Era, which include different forms of...

The true story of a young man in Rome, Italy as he and his family struggle to survive World War II and the German occupation of their city. Famine, fear and death follow him where ever he goes. He and his family can only...

My family and I have owned property on Gambier Island since 1979 and, in the passing years, have seen the community evolve into what we recognize today. Bill Errico Jr. has lived here most of his life and, on many occaions, has commented on...

This new book asks a key question- what did it mean to have a Victorian feminist write for an established newspaper or periodical? Using the example of Frances Power Cobbe, it focuses on Victorian feminism and its political workings, and urges us to reconsider...

In Wilsonianism, American foreign relations specialist Lloyd E. Ambrosius has compiled his published and unpublished essays on Woodrow Wilson's liberal ideology and statecraft during and after World War I. Although the president failed in his pursuit of a new world order, his legacy of...

Theatre has always been a site for selling outrage and sensation, a place where public reputations are made and destroyed in spectacular ways. This is the first book to investigate the construction and production of celebrity in the British theatre. These exciting essays explore...

It is good to mark the new Millennium by looking back as well as forward. Whatever Shines Should Be Observed looks to the nineteenth century to celebrate the achievements of five distinguished women, four of whom were born in Ireland while the fifth married...

This book summarizes the life and work of economist Kenneth E. Boulding. Boulding was a prolific writer, teacher and Quaker. Starting his career as an orthodox Keynesian economist, he eventually adopted a transdisciplinary approach to economic topics including peace, conflict and defense, environmental problems,...