Biography & Autobiography - General

Executed? Isn't that an exaggeration? She's still breathing, isn't she?The term is borrowed from Per Lindeberg, who wrote the definitive book on the infamous dismemberment murder case. He speaks of a "social execution." Birgitte Bonnesen, former CEO of Swedbank, has been socially executed. She...

What you are about to read is a journeyIt started on a rainy dayThe kind of rain that only pours from the insideAnd flooded my living roomIt could have been a few daysOr a few hoursSame position and blurry eyesEven with no energy to...

Every life is a story, every story is a book, but most books are never written. We are born, our story begins, life happens and our journey begins. Each story develops over time from infancy through adulthood and changes due to choices we make,...

Victor Hugo's "William Shakespeare" offers a compelling biographical exploration of the life and legacy of the iconic English dramatist. More than a simple biography, this work delves into the profound impact Shakespeare and his works have had on literature and culture. Hugo, a literary...

In the heart of early 20th-century Iran, amid the tremors of revolution, reform, and resistance, stood a towering figure-Mohammad Ali Foroughi. Statesman, scholar, and visionary, Foroughi sought to bridge the chasm between Iran's rich Islamic heritage and the urgent demands of modernity. The Foroughi...

Anyone who has ever ventured into parenthood will attest to the difficulties in raising one child, let alone multiple children. Single Mom, No Manual Included is a collection of laugh-out-loud, heartwarming, and sometimes cringe-worthy stories about the wild ride of parenting. From diaper disasters...

A Journey Through the Heart of America-One Line at a Time.In For You, My Hero (2nd Edition), author Lisa Malooly takes readers on an extraordinary personal and historical journey that re-examines the Pledge of Allegiance-line by line-with fresh eyes, humor, reverence, and a deep...

Yoga for Everybody: The Kaiut Method Kaiut Yoga offers a revolutionary approach to health and longevity, addressing the pain and loss of mobility experienced in modern society. Accessible to all, this practice revives the healing connection between mind and body. Originating in Brazil and...

Delve into the life and work of Nathaniel Parker Willis, a prominent figure in 19th-century American literature. This biography, "Nathaniel Parker Willis" by Henry Augustin Beers, offers a critical and insightful look into the life of the American author and literary critic. Explore Willis's...

Many race drivers aspire to compete in the world's most celebrated sports car race, the legendary Le Mans 24 hours. Few make it. In the 80's and 90's, when Le Mans was still a very dangerous place, Robin Donovan was one of only a...

"You have ALS. There is no cure or known treatment plan. This is a fatal disease. Life expectancy is two to five years. I'm sorry."These words were spoken to us in a dimly lit doctor's office on December 9, 2010, less than six months...

Synopsis: The stories paint vivid portraits of main characters, both male and female none of whom are stereotypical. Some stories are very universal female experiences (The Good Life and Trainee) and others depict life through the eyes of children (Respect, Uncle Blood, Iron Lady,...

In this powerful and raw autobiography, young author Devin Paladino takes readers on an unforgettable journey through a life shaped by hardship, resilience, and hope. Growing up on the rough sides of Rockford and Chicago, Illinois, Devin faced unimaginable challenges-from being raised without a...

The autobiographical stories in Gig Line are all two-pagers, which forced me to be concise in my story-telling and to focus intently on the imagery necessary to convey a meaningful lesson that I've learned in life. I'm a history teacher and have been for...

From the cult favorite typography studio and foundry OH no Type Co​. comes this richly illustrated and endlessly entertaining handbook featuring type specimens, process sketches, and instructions for creating typefaces. The purpose of this book is to make type design fun. As author and...

Author: Steven AuerbachISBN-13: 9798989775682Publisher: Nicasio PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/01/2025Pages: 236Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.95lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.64d

We all have lost a loved one due to some type of illness or sudden death. We all don't know how to cope with such a loss or find people who are relatable enough to understand this type of loss. This book is created...

A young girl comes of age in a turbulent world but seemingly in a quiet, tranquil time in rural America. Alice Margretta Farrell was born on January 1, 1896, in Claremont Township, Dodge County, Minnesota. She lived on the family farm until they moved...

This volume contains nearly a decade of Shadman's diaries, spanning from his departure from Tehran in mid-December 1933 to March 1943 - almost two years before the end of his tenure as a delegate of the Imperial Government of Iran with the Anglo-Iranian Oil...

The Lil' Gourmet Cookbook focuses on food that is good for you. The best kind of food and exercise create a harmonious lifestyle. It's not about a lot of running and kicking but about being sensible and consistent. There are foods we must forget...

Experience the humor, heartbreak, and elation of this riveting narrative about Judy Reamer, whose curious mind took her into surprising places and uncharted waters. A book, a trip to Las Vegas, and a worldwide entertainer were all instrumental in moving this independent Jewish Philadelphian...

William Henry Wall Jr. shares his efforts to clear his father's name after fifty years of silent grief in From Healing to Hell. He recounts the needless tragedy of W. Henry Wall, M.D., a successful Southwest Georgia physician who served in the state Senate...

This beautifully illustrated souvenir publication commemorates the 25th anniversary of Archbishop Patrick Augustine Feehan's appointment as Archbishop of Chicago. From his early life in Ireland to his contributions to the Catholic church in the United States, this book offers a fascinating look at the...

"I am very anxious that you should know something about the history of Jesus Christ. For everyone ought to know about him. No one ever lived who was so good, so kind, so gentle, and so sorry for all people who did wrong or...

The Crane and the Grandmaster is a unique blend of martial arts philosophy, personal journey, and behind-the-scenes storytelling from one of the most beloved films of the 1980s, the Karate Kid. As a lifelong martial artist and grandmaster, my experiences span decades of training,...

Early in the morning of 6th October 1957, a five-year-old boy looked up to the skies over the Tunisian Sahel region to get a glimpse of the very first satellite in orbit around Earth, the famous Sputnik. Despite not spotting it, he started dreaming...

Life-Tumbled Shards is a medical memoir dealing with illness, grief and loss. It touches on many other subjects: life in Jerusalem, life in the Old City, basic Jewish mourning customs, Jewish observance, the Holocaust as it affected the author's family, as well as her...

"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times..." With this unforgettable opening, Dickens launches a tightly crafted narrative that explores themes of resurrection, revolution, and sacrifice. When French aristocrat Charles Darnay renounces his heritage and moves to London, he becomes...

This is not a typical memoir. It's an ordinary person's story-one of hardship, resilience, and survival. From a traumatic upbringing to life overseas, his journey led him to homelessness, where he faced daily struggles, abuse, threats, and battles for a safe place to sleep....

Parallel and Separate - This is the story of two sisters who were separated at birth, to be reunited 70 years later. The details of each sister were indeed parallel to the other as they grew up in the same city of Cincinnati, one...

Juliet Prowse was a young South African dancer who burst into the international spotlight in her first Hollywood movie, Can-Can. Considered talented and exotic, she caught the media's attention and her engagement to Frank Sinatra fuelled their fascination further. But was it true love...

This book is designed to give youth and young adults a better understanding of the Bible and guide them toward a comfortable relationship with God and the Church.+Basic Christian Training is simple and to the point, without any long, flashy dialogue.+From the Beginning sheds...

One small family one sailboat - ten years- 56 countries. We set out to raise our son as a global citizen, anchoring off small villages in order to linger with the locals, Sailing around the world eastabout, we found ourselves surviving piracy attacks off...

A comprehensive account of the Libyan pharaohs of Egypt, who ruled from the tenth through the seventh centuries BC, accessibly written by renowned Egyptologist Aidan Dodson During the tenth through the seventh centuries BC, Egypt was ruled by a series of pharaohs of Libyan...

Life is supposed to get better when the kids are grown and have families of their own. When you more or less retire and enjoy the fruits of your labors. That was what Billie envisioned.Then her son and his buddy bought a mule, and...

As I said in the forward to my first book, the 55% in my final High School English Course did not bode well as far as a career in literature was concerned. Consequently, for the next 50 years or so, I avoided writing as...

"Being a cashier during the pandemic is not easy yet rewarding because of a sense of accomplishment and purpose." - Rainna Ancheta.Behind the Plexiglass is a book that vividly and insightfully portrays the obstacles and challenges faced by workers in this industry, from dealing with health...

How to Become Successful as a Foreign Citizen in the United States of America is a guidebook designed to provide immigrants with views on how to adapt to living in the United States. The author discusses finances, education, cultural adaptation and challenges, American economic...

Marty Martin shares his personal journey with the stroke experience, the ER, ICU, the rehabilitation hospital and provides a detailed guide on what to expect during the the recovery and rehabilitation process.Author: Marty MartinISBN-10: 1955129487ISBN-13: 9781955129480Publisher: Little Elephant PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/29/2024Pages: 150Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.46lbsSize:...

English British Version Rock Dystopia: Rebellion and Freedom among the Stars of Rock What would happen if rock's greatest myths returned to save the world?In a dystopian universe where fear and control rule, Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix and Brian Jones return from...

Badass Sisterhood: Roots and Wings is a collection of writing from 13 women who explore what it means to be grounded and free, tethered and untethered, finding ourselves between staying and going. This collection of personal essays and poetry was inspired by the opposite...

The Story of Walt's EPCOTDisney historian and urban planner Sam Gennawey traces the evolution of the EPCOT we didn't get and the Epcot we did, in a tour-de-force analysis of Walt's vision for city-building and how his City of Tomorrow might have turned out...

The emotional journey of a mother and her daughter to discover the Ainu, an indigenous people of Japan, long forgotten and marginalised. Roxana takes us with her on this adventure of discovery and rebirth, offering an intimate and profound portrait of this mysterious people...

The research was performed to analyze the 2021 National Immunization Survey-Teen (NIS-Teen) data to assess vaccination coverage among U.S. adolescents aged 13-17, focusing on the completion of 3+ HPV shots. Using a cell phone sampling strategy, 18,002 adolescents were sampled, and their vaccination records...

**A Journey of Self Discovery and Transformation** Alejandro's powerful and heartfelt work offers a soul-stirring reflection that speaks directly to the seeker, sage, and mystic within us all. Through deeply personal storytelling and the universal lens of "I AM," this book guides readers toward...

This outstanding introduction to Cavendish's philosophy explores the full span of her work. Including a chronology, glossary, and suggestions for further reading, Cavendish is an ideal starting point for anyone coming to Cavendish's philosophy for the first time.Author: Alison PetermanISBN-10: 0367619563ISBN-13: 9780367619565Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

Jenifer, Muriel and I were led downstairs and through the darkened house. The dining room was just as dark. I knew it was full of students. I could barely make out teenagers in the front row. Soon the whispering started. It was hard to...

This memoir is the story of a Greek immigrant family who survived the Nazi occupation of World War II and the ensuing Greek civil war between communism and democracy. It intimately narrates, through the eyes of the oldest son, the family travails in Greece,...

A memoir of Shah Rukh Khan - the global megastar, the smile of many lives and days of nostalgia! The book entails social, spiritual and cultural effects of 'SRK phenomenon' that led a nation transformation. There are certain unique traits that make SRK an...

Author: Leslee SamborISBN-10: 8218331549ISBN-13: 9798218331542Publisher: Audrey & PaulLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/07/2023Pages: 400Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.29lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.89d