Biography & Autobiography - General

This highly useful series presents substantial excerpts from the best criticism on the major literary figures and nonfiction writers, including novelists, poets, playwrights and literary theorists, of 1900 to 1999 -- the era most frequently studied in high schools. Each volume presents overviews of...

Author: Abigail CollinsISBN-10: 0759666423ISBN-13: 9780759666429Publisher: 1st Book LibraryLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/24/2002Pages: 164Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.38d

Author: Jean DarbyISBN-10: 0759620199ISBN-13: 9780759620193Publisher: 1st Book LibraryLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/01/2001Pages: 108Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.08w x 0.30d

It is important to save memories of our past life for future generations to know. This is particularly important for my American family that is logistically separated from his Italian roots. Discovering where we are coming from some time explain what we are and...

Our childrens dilemma. Our great American society has been betrayed by politicians, capitalists and ourselves. Politicians promise to do one thing, they do the exact opposite, then proclaim they did a great job. Capitalists are standing with one foot in Communism, the other in...

I always wanted to know where I came from, who my ancestors were, what they were like, and what they did. I'm interested in knowing how they survived their particular set of circumstances. Our real life drama, comedies, tragedies, and sex stories are anything...

Author: Brenda IngrahamISBN-10: 0595481167ISBN-13: 9780595481163Publisher: iUniverseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/03/2008Pages: 96Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.33lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.23d

This is a story told by a cancer survivor unlike any other story: from the initial shock and disbelief of the diagnosis to the search for answers, second and third opinions, and alternative treatment options; from having to make very painful and life changing...

Randall Hayes Russ was born April 29, 1959. It wasn't until he was two months old that his parents found out he was "special", that he had Down Syndrome.In 1959, little was known about Down Syndrome. His parents' doctors recommended they put him in...

The excerpts and drawings from children's letters are reproduced verbatim. The children's ages range from six to ten, representing first through fourth graders in public, private, and parochial schools. Officer George Zaranti creatively forged a trust with the thousands of children through his obvious...

Tomorrow never comes recounts the events of my wife's battle with Leukemia and the love we had for each other. Tomorrow never comes was written with the hope that it will help other people cope with similar tragedies. Tomorrow never comes has flashbacks to...

...it seemed like I didn't belong to my self. I felt like a ghost that just hangs around until one day it finds and lives in a real body full of love, confidence and fun to be around.... J.P. and I, ages four and...

The French find a tot and print the story. A British detective claims the boy as coming from Switzerland but belonging to a British subject. Swiss agents deny it. A major cover-up by the British ensues. This boy is put away for the world...

Author: Patricia A. EldredgeISBN-10: 0595225551ISBN-13: 9780595225552Publisher: iUniverseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/17/2002Pages: 280Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.95lbsSize: 8.82h x 6.36w x 0.70d

Author: Berthajane VandegriftISBN-10: 0595204716ISBN-13: 9780595204717Publisher: iUniverseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/01/2001Pages: 244Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.88lbsSize: 8.92h x 6.02w x 0.69d

Through their eyes is based on the true heartwarming story of one English family's journey from Skegness, Lincolnshire, England in 1850 to New York Harbor. The story follows their adventures from New York Harbor to the wilderness of Lynn, Michigan and how the family...

Absolutly astonishing revelations learned from the astronauts of Skylab. The secret connection between the exponential increases in autism and dementia brought on by an unknown intelligent force that is altering our genetics. Plus other extraordinary truths.Author: G. Donald MitnikISBN-10: 0557156017ISBN-13: 9780557156016Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/19/2009Pages:...

The true story of Gordon Johnson and his lifelong crusade to transform child welfare and create foster care that keeps siblings together.Author: Inc Neighbor to FamilyISBN-10: 055711778XISBN-13: 9780557117789Publisher: Lulu PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/15/2009Pages: 70Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.17d

This is a story of what the future of a child with Down Syndrome can be, and will attempt to illustrate not what a Down Syndrome child is at birth - but what he can become with the dedicated and unconditional love of parents,...

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...

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...

Using Leberecht Migge (modernist landscape architect) as a base, Haney creates a comprehensive history of German ecological design. Linking with modern ideas of "green" design, this is a unique look at how one man changed the way planning could unite house and garden. Author:...

In this, the only biography of Trajan available in English, Julian Bennett tests Trajan's reputation as the embodiment of all imperial virtues.Author: Julian BennettISBN-10: 0415165245ISBN-13: 9780415165242Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/17/1997Pages: 352Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.47lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.81d

This encyclopedia contains the biographies of over 100 women, from Clara Barton to Oprah Winfrey, who come from diverse backgrounds, races, age groups, ethnicities, religious backgrounds, and geographic locations. From 1776 to the present, these women have initiated organizations; taken human, physical, and financial...

This is the story of two Sheffield entertainers: George Fox, known as Professor De Lyle, and Winnie De Lyle, Britain's Premiere Lady Ventriloquist, two Sheffield entertainers as passed down through the family and written by George's grandson. From Shopkeeper to Conjurer, from entertaining friends...

Author: Jorge Pinto MazalISBN-13: 9798994199541Publisher: Jorge Pinto BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/17/2026Pages: 238Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.71lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.54d

Author: Bridget MitchellISBN-10: 1648735584ISBN-13: 9781648735585Publisher: Writers Publishing HouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/07/2026Pages: 78Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.22lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.16d

Author: Norma Shinno DonlonISBN-10: 148975363XISBN-13: 9781489753632Publisher: LiferichLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/20/2026Pages: 120Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.38lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.25d

Author: Norma Shinno DonlonISBN-10: 1489753621ISBN-13: 9781489753625Publisher: LiferichLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/20/2026Pages: 120Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.73lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d

This book contains some historical information about the reaper industry in Rockford, Illinois during the second half of the nineteenth century. It contains some biographical information about the innovators and industrialists involved. Several pictures of their patents, 1851-1869, are included. This is the result...

Author: Hugo MarinucciISBN-10: 1977283055ISBN-13: 9781977283054Publisher: Outskirts PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/15/2026Pages: 88Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.37lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.24d

Author: Sarah KrygerISBN-13: 9798999838506Publisher: Yawning Dove PublicationsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/27/2026Pages: 190Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.81lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.56d

Author: Kwasi Osei-BoatengISBN-13: 9798256004255Publisher: Kwasi Osei-BoatengLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/14/2026Pages: 38Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.32lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.10d

Author: Kerry Rae ConnollyISBN-13: 9798234057143Publisher: Krc PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/09/2026Pages: 224Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.58lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.51d

Author: Susann Bosshard-KälinISBN-10: 3695729872ISBN-13: 9783695729876Publisher: Bod - Books on DemandLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/08/2026Pages: 280Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.11lbsSize: 9.69h x 7.44w x 0.59d

Author: Teresa RobinsonISBN-10: 1972946900ISBN-13: 9781972946909Publisher: Bold Publishing LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/30/2026Pages: 124Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.74lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d

Author: Robert DegreeISBN-10: 1966607458ISBN-13: 9781966607458Publisher: Onion River PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/16/2026Pages: 164Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.32lbsSize: 7.00h x 5.00w x 0.38d

Author: Wendy N. DavisISBN-10: 1949430111ISBN-13: 9781949430110Publisher: Liberated Expression PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/08/2026Pages: 160Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.56lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.43d

Author: Dovie KingISBN-13: 9798999450401Publisher: Soar for Justice PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/03/2026Pages: 290Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.86lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.61d

Author: Vivian L. JohnsonISBN-13: 9798995464532Publisher: V & J FaithLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/06/2026Pages: 156Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.87lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.56d

Author: Persona Editorial TeamISBN-13: 9798902599999Publisher: Icultures PublicationsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/05/2026Pages: 112Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.84lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.29d

Author: Huy Buu P. NguyenISBN-13: 9798896759867Publisher: Fulton BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/16/2026Pages: 240Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.72lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.55d

Author: Angela CortezISBN-13: 9798295724985Publisher: USA Publishing HubLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/18/2026Pages: 186Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.56lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.40d

Author: James E. HarrisISBN-13: 9798234077981Publisher: Dochealth&fitnessLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/30/2026Pages: 260Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.04lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.71d

Author: Scott LaudatiISBN-13: 9798234066558Publisher: Bone MachineLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/03/2026Pages: 132Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.31d

Author: Edward LeeISBN-10: 1544552955ISBN-13: 9781544552958Publisher: Lioncrest PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/09/2026Pages: 244Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.06lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d

Author: Ron W. HenriksenISBN-10: 0979921988ISBN-13: 9780979921988Publisher: Historia VitaeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/29/2024Pages: 722Format: HardcoverWeight: 2.48lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.50d

From the vineyards of France to the battlefield of Yorktown, one young French artilleryman unknowingly shaped an American family for generations to come.Vineyards to Victory tells the true story of Siméon Gaugien, a farmer's son from rural Haute-Saône who joined Rochambeau's expeditionary force and...

At fifty-three, Janani was blindsided by a diagnosis that changed everything: a brain tumour. In an instant, life became a whirlwind of hospital visits, uncertainty, and overwhelming emotions. While there is plenty of medical information out there - websites, pamphlets, advice from doctors -...

Poems in this collection brim with many themes, topics and moods: love, passion, sorrow; joy, empathy, wit; wonder, poignancy, ambiguity; and much more, authored by a unique literary talent demanding to be heardAuthor: Fred RagsdaleISBN-13: 9798999855503Publisher: Square Wheels PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/23/2026Pages: 116Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.36lbsSize:...