Biography & Autobiography - General

Pittsburgh's mafia may not have been as infamous as New York's Five Families or Chicago's Outfit. Still, for nearly a century, the LaRocca Mafia Crime Family ruled Pittsburgh's underworld with an iron fist. This is the untold story of power, betrayal, and survival, from...

Author: Basil JenkynsISBN-10: 1916084362ISBN-13: 9781916084360Publisher: Red Hawk BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/07/2025Pages: 402Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.18lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.89d

Born to Play Loud is the first biography of Irish guitarist Vivian Campbell. Campbell's full career is chronicled, from his early influences (Marc Bolan, Rory Gallagher and Gary Moore), his first semi-professional band, Sweet Savage, through to his first real musical break and success...

They were the heaviest of the gender-bending glam bands in Britain in the '70s, with smash hit after smash hit and a stronghold in Germany of all places.Soon Sweet-Brian Connolly, Andy Scott, Steve Priest and Mick Tucker-would extricate themselves from their producer puppeteers and...

Confused by the title? Speak to retirees and most will tell you, 'Never been so busy in all of my life!' This little book is really an anthology of my work since I retired some twenty years ago.Author: Beatrice HollowayISBN-10: 1913294889ISBN-13: 9781913294885Publisher: Tsl PublicationsLanguage:...

This is the definitive account of the life and work of Edward Seago (1910-1974), the highly popular, versatile and talented British painter whose work was inspired by John Sell Cotman, John Constable and Alfred Munnings. Over 200 colour reproductions are complemented by an engaging...

Published in Association with the German Historical Institute, Washington, D.C. Wilma and Georg Iggers came from different backgrounds, Wilma from a Jewish farming family from the German-speaking border area of Czechoslovakia, Georg from a Jewish business family from Hamburg. They both escaped with their...

This illuminating study provides a comprehensive reassessment of Deborah Kerr's career, highlighting lesser-known aspects of her star persona. Sarah Street traces the specific qualities of Kerr's screen performances, paying close attention to facial expression, gesture, voice and costume. Covering many iconic films, including The...

What if you could transform your life by changing the way you think, master your mind, and unlock your full potential?For over a century, James Allen's timeless teachings on the power of thought, self-discipline, and inner growth have inspired countless individuals to achieve success,...

Spitting Dust... is an exceptional collection of poems curated by one of the country's most provocative poets, artists, and musicians, Alex Lowe. Featuring a poem for every day of the year, this anthology delves into the lives of the downtrodden, the desperate, the homeless,...

It was not until well into the 20th Century that West Point became fully integrated, and the backstory of how this came about is the subject of this compelling work. It is a story that is both shameful and praiseworthy, a tale of young...

Sergei Shargunov's A Book without Photographs follows the young journalist and activist through selected snapshots from different periods of his remarkable life. Through memories both sharp and vague, we see scenes from Shargunov's Soviet childhood, his upbringing in the family of a priest; his...

The marriage of man and woman provides purpose and hope for the years ahead. But what happens when the partner you love and depend on is murdered and dies much sooner than you ever imagined, leaving you alone with two children? It happened to...

In 1913, a secretive American millionaire, who lived on the top fl oor of the famous Carlton Hotel, had a crazy idea: to make movies in Johannesburg. And not just any movies but the biggest in the world, huge spectacles with elaborate sets, thousandsof...

Canary Hill, is explained in an eponymous poem towards the end. Canary Hill is apparently the name of a small, undistinguished hillock near Guha Majumdar's old boarding school where he and his friends would often gather on weekends. The poems of Guha Majumdar are...

Robyn Davidson, author of the classic memoir Tracks, has led a remarkable life of writing and nomadic travel. In this bracing, erudite essay, acclaimed critic and journalist Richard Cooke explores Davidson's relationship with place and freedom, and her singular presence in Australian letters.Author: Richard...

Around the World in 274 DaysHave you ever dreamed of exploring the world, experiencing countless cultures, and seeing the breathtaking wonders each corner of the Earth holds? For one man, this dream became a reality when he embarked on a 274-day global adventure aboard...

This book present the true story of a man, a criminal, who was sent to die in prison and there he found eternal life through Jesus Christ. The events are true and his testimony is irreputable.Author: Joshua RodriguezISBN-10: 1736784323ISBN-13: 9781736784327Publisher: Joshua RodriguezLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/29/2021Pages:...

Snapshots through Time is an empowering book of poetry about the author's personal experiences and life transitions which span several decades. This book addresses adversity, trauma, loss, disappointment, struggle, betrayal. Other topics include spirituality, inner strength, learning lessons, hope, personal growth, hope, resilience and...

Shadows follow me. Thank you for my life, Grandma.Author: TeresaISBN-10: 1698719167ISBN-13: 9781698719160Publisher: Trafford PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/10/2025Pages: 56Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.14lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.13d

Author: Seyed NourashrafeddinISBN-10: 1665767499ISBN-13: 9781665767491Publisher: Archway PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/11/2025Pages: 438Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.28lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.89d

John Urho Aalto, Jr., known to his many friends simply as Urho. Engineer, linguist, rifleman, archer, hunter, fisherman, intelligence officer and perhaps the last of the real mountain men in this cockeyed world. He was my best (male) friend for more than sixty years...

"And in this book I have tried to show the leaders of the revolution as they really are, as I know them in their homes, where the red glare does not penetrate and they live as other men." -Louise Bryant, Mirrors of Moscow Mirrors...

You mastered the hustle-but your soul still feels hungry. You don't need another strategy-you need a Revelation.A trilogy to reset your nervous system, release your limits, and rise into the leader you were born to be-in business, and in your own life. The Revelation...

Imposter Syndrome-it's that pesky voice convincing you that all your hard workand talent don't add up to much. It whispers that you don't belong, dredging upevery moment you doubted yourself, every harsh critique from the past, everyinstance of trauma, and even your own inner...

At any given moment gun violence has claimed the lives of innocent people. Whether it be a massacre or single shooting, they are all devastating losses due to illegal gun possession. Contained within these pages are inspirational stories of survival, advocacy and action shared...

On August 15, 2014, I received a phone call that would forever change my life. My husband of 19 years, Larry, and only child, nine-year-old Landon, had just died in a plane crash. This is my survival story. I say survival because at times...

Incidents in the Life of Slave Girl is considered a slave narrative as well as an example of feminist literature. Harriet Jacobs began composing Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl while living and working at Idlewild, Willis's home on the Hudson River....

Author: Henry David ThoreauISBN-10: 161382016XISBN-13: 9781613820162Publisher: Simon & BrownLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/29/2011Pages: 224Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.74lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.51dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 8.7Point Value: 21Interest Level: Upper GradeQuiz #/Name: 6000 / Walden

I met near the base a young gentleman from Edinburgh who had left Rowardennan before us, and we commenced ascending together... We soon attained the summit, and, climbing up a little mound of earth and stones, I saw the half of Scotland at a...

Old as history is, and manifold as are its tragedies, I doubt if any death has caused so much pain to mankind as this has caused, or will cause, on its announcement; and this, not so much because nations are by modern arts brought...

Published on the occasion of Sartre's Centenary, this book helps to understand the man behind the work, offering a psycho-social analysis of Jean-Paul Sartre with an emphasis on his masculinity. It sets out to contextualize Sartre in terms of his psycho-sexual formation and processes...

The flamboyant and irascible Edward Dahlberg (1900-1977) wrote twenty books including, most notably, Because I Was Flesh, his autobiographical masterpiece, which Alfred Kazin called "A work of extraordinary honesty, eloquence, and power." According to Sir Herbert Read: "A great achievement. The magnificent portrait of...

This is a story of the miracle that the author experienced and the story of the people who witnessed it. Author: Dawn KellyISBN-10: 1546220135ISBN-13: 9781546220138Publisher: AuthorhouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/26/2017Pages: 42Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.34lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.11d

The Diary of a Nobody is an English comic novel written by the brothers George and Weedon Grossmith, with illustrations by the latter. It originated as an intermittent serial in Punch magazine in 1888-89 and first appeared in book form, with extended text and...

Author: Thomas MillerISBN-10: 1524526142ISBN-13: 9781524526146Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/27/2017Pages: 320Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.38lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d

Beyond DNA: Inheriting Spiritual Strength from the Women in Your Family Tree Who is your hero? Is she a politician? An actress or artist? Is she a spirited evangelist at your church? We all have strong, female role models that we look up to,...

Author: Annie McGuireISBN-10: 1489751742ISBN-13: 9781489751744Publisher: LiferichLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/15/2025Pages: 388Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.14lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.86d

In 1962, author Kathleen Rawlings Buntin and her husband, Carmon, got married for all the right reasons. She liked his eyes, he liked the way she looked in a sweater, and they both liked tacos. In The Pig in the Kitchen, Buntin narrates how...

The first part of this book presents the studies of the Author in preparing a Memorial Oration delivered in the city of New York, November 10, 1883, on the four hundredth anniversary of the birth of Martin Luther. The second part presents his studies...

Author: Charles J. (Chuck) WerkleyISBN-10: 1483609251ISBN-13: 9781483609256Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/30/2013Pages: 140Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.47lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.33d

If you enjoy stories of answered prayers and miracles, then this is the book for you! Journey along with the author as he learns not only to trust in the Lord but also to wait patiently on Him. This autobiography will take you through...

Author: As Discovered by John G. FlossISBN-10: 1477156240ISBN-13: 9781477156247Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/28/2012Pages: 260Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.85lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.59d

This is a story of Mexican family that arrived in America in the 1920s for the first time. And so, it is a tale of immigration, settlement and cultural adjustment, as well as generational progress. Carlos B. Gil, one of the American sons born...

Author: Scott SammisISBN-10: 1462891438ISBN-13: 9781462891436Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/23/2011Pages: 140Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.80lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d

The stories of our lives are a lot like songs-beautiful, eternal melodies composed by our loving God. In Heart Songs, author Kathryn Slattery shares some of these songs through her own life stories, seeking to provide hope, encouragement, and inspiration. In this collection, she...

Author: C. Dionysios DionouISBN-10: 1456839578ISBN-13: 9781456839574Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/18/2011Pages: 284Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.26lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d

Isabella Marie Sammarco (Oct. 7th, 1971 - July 29th, 1986) Isabella was known by her family and friends for her tremendous zest and respect for life; with a sparkle in her eyes and a contagious smile, she taught those around her to appreciate their...

I chuckled quite a few times reading these stories and imagining Grandpa telling them. Eric Gilbertson MIT 2008, 2010 Grandpa's book is fun to read. It's just amazing all that Grandpa went through as a line man on the telephone company. It makes hiking...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...