Biography & Autobiography - General

Author: Stephen FiskeISBN-10: 1425538886ISBN-13: 9781425538880Publisher: University of Michigan LibraryLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/13/2006Pages: 364Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.12lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.75d

Author: John J. CravenISBN-10: 1425540309ISBN-13: 9781425540302Publisher: University of Michigan LibraryLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/13/2006Pages: 380Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.17lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.78d

"Inside the Blue Klux Klan", is a riveting timeless work that describes the institution of racism, hate, brutality, and corruption that permeates the LAPD and many other police departments across this country, as seen from the inside, through the eyes of a black police...

"What was the likelihood my adopted daughter would havemy father's hazel eyes and my mother's mental illness?"In this fiercely candid memoir, Dr. Pruchno, a scientist widelyacclaimed for her research on mental illness and families, shows howmental illness threatened to destroy her own family. Not...

"Long is the way and hard, that out of Hell leads up to light..."How does the son of sharecroppers from the Jim Crow South grow from loneliness, bitterness, and heartbreak into a man of God living a life full of hope and belief in...

The Life Of Jesus This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature. In an attempt to preserve, improve and recreate the original content, we have worked towards: 1....

The doctor had given her six months to live. Mary had to make a decision to move her mother from Upstate New York, the place she loved so dearly to Massachusetts so that her sister could take care of her. The six months had...

This story would not have taken place except for God's direction and the obedience of Orville and Ruth Merillat, Richard and Lynette Merillat, and the Merillat family to the fourth generation. God put all the pieces together to bless hundreds of LCS families for...

What happened to Paul Nelson? In the '60s, he pioneered rock & roll criticism with a first-person style of writing that would later be popularized by the likes of Tom Wolfe and Norman Mailer as "New Journalism." As co-founding editor of The Little Sandy...

In 1744, Princess Louisa Ulrika of Prussia married Adolf Friedrich of Holstein-Gottorp, crown prince of Sweden, and seven years later, following her husband's accession to the throne, she became queen consort of Sweden. This book traces her life and experiences, showing how she took...

Tennyson's dramatic works bring poetic intensity to historical and legendary subjects, portraying figures such as Queen Mary and Harold of England in moments of profound personal and political crisis. Blending verse with stagecraft, the plays explore ambition, conscience, and the tragic consequences of human...

Bacon And Shakespeare This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature. In an attempt to preserve, improve and recreate the original content, we have worked towards: 1. Type-setting...

"All My Life I had to Fight" is a heartfelt autobiography and prophetic remembrance of factual events that delve deep into the remarkable journey of an ordinary individual who refused to let circumstances define her destiny. Set against the backdrop of an ever-changing society,...

At last here is the long-awaited, first Western-language reference guide focusing exclusively on Chinese literature from ca. 700 B.C.E. to the early seventh century C.E. Alphabetically organized, it contains no less than 1095 entries on major and minor writers, literary forms and "schools," and...

Tenacity, positive attitude and a genuine interest in and love for people helped propel Vickey Barron to the top of the New York City real estate market. In this book, she shares the secrets of her unexpected success -- dating back to her humble...

My Biggest Enemy is in Me! Our character flaws do not disappear when we become Officers. Written rules tell what behavior is wrong or right. Our moral principles personally convict and alert us to what we believe is wrong or right. Life experiences make...

The Autobiography of Sir Walter Besant offers a captivating glimpse into the life and times of a prominent Victorian literary figure and social reformer. Besant's candid narrative takes readers on a journey from his early years as a mathematician to his successful career as...

Hugh Wynne, Free Quaker, Sometime Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel on the Staff of his Excellency General WashingtonAuthor: S. Weir MitchellISBN-10: 1434407349ISBN-13: 9781434407344Publisher: Wildside PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/01/2010Pages: 606Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.67lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 1.35d

Author: Franz RuckertISBN-10: 3795703441ISBN-13: 9783795703448Publisher: SchoenbergLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/01/1998Pages: 355Format: Hardcover

Francis Hamit's recollections and commentary about the first two years of his service (1967-1969) in the US ArmySecurity Agency, a Top Secret military intelligence organization. It was called "Radio Research" in Vietnam where Hamit was assigned to an airborne radio direction finding (ARDF) unit....

Set in England during the reign of Queen Anne, The History of Henry Esmond recounts the life of a bastard nobleman entangled in political intrigue, romantic confusion, and moral struggle. Written as a memoir, the novel explores themes of legitimacy, loyalty, and disillusionment against...

Written by a grieving parent for grieving people, Myles of Life Within Me recounts the long road to recovery as a mother learns to piece her life back together again. She has two options--to yield to the devastating cloud of pain, or to use...

Through The Magic Door This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature. In an attempt to preserve, improve and recreate the original content, we have worked towards: 1....

This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature. In an attempt to preserve, improve and recreate the original content, we have worked towards: 1. Type-setting & Reformatting: The...

Living Sober in an Industry Ravaged by Addiction As a child, Steve Palmer never belonged--not in school, not in his troubled home, not with friends. After his father and grandfather passed away, he was sent to a series of rehabs and halfway houses before...

Olivia C. Ogren and her family were Swedish missionaries serving with the China Inland Mission during the fateful Boxer summer of 1900. Now available in English for the first time, this is her personal account of the trials and suffering they experienced as they...

Meteorology today is the beneficiary of the fundamental work in weather analysis and forecasting of Sverre Petterssen (1898-1974), a giant in the field and an international leader in meteorology during its formative era. In this lively and insightful autobiographical memoir, written just before his...

If God can take David -- the invisible eighth son of a forgotten family -- and turn him into a king, just imagine what magnificent plans He has for redeeming your life. David was born a number 8 -- a hidden gem, often overlooked...

The two biographies translated here are treasures revealed by Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Taye, who was an emanation of the translator Vairochana, the subject of the second of the two biographies. Vairochana was a disciple of Guru Padmasambhava, the subject of the first biography. The...

Does God speak through the Bible today, giving guidance to those who seek to discern His specific plans for them? Mrs. Simpson has combined her personal commitment to our Lord Jesus Christ, her years of sacrificial missionary service in Micronesia, her personal and ministry...

Historians, landscape architects, conservationists, city planners, students, and citizens' groups continue to turn to Olmsted for ideas about the development and conservation of green spaces in urban areas."The park throughout is a single work of art, and as such, subject to the primary law...

Author: Yolanda MozoneISBN-13: 9798199621953Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/01/2026Pages: 52Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.17lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.14d

Emma Minde's portraits of the family into which she was given in marriage more than sixty years ago are instructive and touching. She offers rare insight into a life history guided by two powerful forces: the traditional world of the Plains Cree and the...

Author: John PoynterISBN-10: 0522855520ISBN-13: 9780522855524Publisher: Melbourne UniversityLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2008Pages: 669Format: HardcoverWeight: 4.32lbsSize: 9.88h x 7.64w x 2.01d

"I died on the 17th July 1996 - life became very interesting after that."Suddenly, in the middle of a car accident, I found myself with Jesus, Archangel Uriel, and a third spiritual presence looking down at my body still strapped inside the wreck of...

Chesapeake People looks into the lives of a variety of intriguing citizens who call the Eastern Shore home. Among them are scientists, watermen, an educator, a world class sailor and a minister. Their fascinating stories are not only entertaining but offer insight into a...

Mary Scott had a huge desire to attain a 37-year-old dream of running the Boston Marathon.Overweight, she had never run in her life before. She made a decision to stop procrastinating and talking abouther forever goal and just get on with it. Her journey...

A Miracle Takes Flight! An aircraft's flight is nothing less than a miracle. Yes the laws of physics and aerodynamics make it possible. But a human watching-really watching-a heavy metal tube ascend into thin air can't help but recognize it as a wonder too...

Author: Stephen ScobieISBN-10: 0889951551ISBN-13: 9780889951556Publisher: Red Deer PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/10/2002Pages: 240Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.49lbsSize: 5.51h x 5.62w x 0.61d

I Choose Adam is about the magic of inclusion and creating a community where everyone is welcomed equally and without apology for their differences. It is about making choices for Adam that defied the advice of "professionals." It is about a boy with a...

From short stories entered into contests to articles written for newspapers and magazines, this collection is a sampling of the author's work outside her historical novels and children's books. Subjects range from Alberta folklore, medical infectious disease issues and the archeology and astronomy of...

Susan Delilah Sheffield is the author's Great Grandmother. Her story was lost from the family record, thus preventing the creation of a family tree. A search of census and courthouse records revealed her past and enabled creating a genealogical record of "who begat whom."...

This Memoir is a testament to Joseph Tyrone Alfred, a remarkable man who undoubtedly with the Hands of God upon Him, defeated the odds of survival. Join us as we take this journey together to embrace his struggles, his conquests, his love, and love...

For as long as he could remember Julian Mather wanted to be a photojournalist. then he got side-tracked. And while military sniper seemed like a good idea at the time, he found the telescopic sights of his rifle were starting to look more and...

Author: Frederick E. III RucciusISBN-13: 9798198222724Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/03/2026Pages: 264Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.79lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.55d

LIFETREK: From Naptown to Red Carpets is a bold, honest, and emotionally powerful memoir from Emmy-nominated actor Anthony Montgomery, tracing his journey from the streets of Indianapolis to the sound stages of Hollywood.This is not just a celebrity memoir. It is a deeply personal...

What do a soaring eagle, a tall white monument, and a song about rockets' red glare all have in common? They are part of the story of the United States! This engaging book introduces readers to the national symbols that represent America's history, values,...

SOUL SEARCHER: Life and Legend of Chuck Brown is an introduction to the genius of Chuck Brown, the "Godfather of Go-Go," and his contribution to hip-hop and pop culture. The book chronicles his musical life from the first album, "We the People" to his...

In "Principles of Life and Leadership My Cat Taught Me" you will discover the unique and heartwarming journey of leadership and life lessons inspired by the unassuming wisdom of a cat. This insightful book blends personal anecdotes with practical leadership principals, revealing how everyday...

Tom has never quite lined up with his own life. He lives a beat behind himself.Shaped by early loss and a quiet sense that something essential is missing, he spends decades trying to build something solid-through ambition, reinvention, and a string of deeply felt,...