Biography & Autobiography - General

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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

My name is Morgan, and I am an addict. You see, I have a problem: I love to travel. Other people spend their money on cars, stereos, houses, clothes, shoes, maybe food. Me? I live in a cardboard box when I'm not abroad." Morgan...

This fascinating biographical dictionary surveys the American women who have made significant contributions to major fields of scientific endeavor since 1950. In American Women in Science, each of the concise A-Z biographies of more than 300 women includes information on the woman's background, employment...

A complex and controversial Victorian's account of war It is fatal to project the attitudes of the modern (or any) age onto those of another time or to view historical events from any perspectives other than that of those who took part in them....

Author: Hollis LynchISBN-10: 0837185947ISBN-13: 9780837185941Publisher: PraegerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/25/1976Pages: 183Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.84lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.50d

In these insightful essays, Barbara Cawthorne Crafton reflects on a broad range of experiences ministering among merchant seafarers, the homeless, the bereaved, AIDS patients, and others in need of personal and spiritual help. She shares honestly her own emotions as she grapples with the...

This collection of essays by leading theatre scholars explores each element of Irving's art: his acting, his contribution to the plays he commissioned, his flair for the stage picture, and his ear for incidental music. Like Wagner, Irving was a proponent of a holistic...

Published in 1998, Ladies in the Laboratory provided a systematic survey and comparison of the work of 19th-century American and British women in scientific research. A companion volume, published in 2004, focused on women scientists from Western Europe. In this third volume, author Mary...

Charles Porterfield was one of many Virginians who helped secure America's independence. He served in Daniel Morgan's rifle company at Boston and Quebec. He commanded a company in Morgan's 11th Virginia Regiment as well as William Maxwell's Light InfantryAuthor: Michael CecereISBN-10: 0788432230ISBN-13: 9780788432231Publisher: Heritage...

Between 1812 and 1821 Goulburn worked in the War and Colonial Office, where he effectively administered Britain's far-flung possessions. Appointed chief secretary for Ireland in 1821 -- a Protestant to offset a "Catholic" viceroy -- Goulburn was at the heart of the final rearguard...

From the preface: "Stephen Leacock is still often regarded as a writer of lightweight amusements and unchallenging satire, as an author without an imaginative centre who lacked a vision of sufficient power and clarity to sustain a lifetime of serious writing. According to this...

A unique and extensive record of 1,771 Imperial Japanese Army Generals involved in the Manchuria, China and the Pacific Wars during the period 1926 to 1945. This includes those involved with both the military and bureaucratic aspects of running an army. 237 photographs of...

The artistry, wit, and erudition of medieval Latin narrative poetry continued to thrive well into the middle of the thirteenth century. No better evidence of this survives than in the long and brilliantly successful career of Henry of Avranches (d. 1262). Professional versifier to...

This is the story of a quiet boy from a small town in Northern Ohio whose discovery and love of the outdoors led him to a career with the U.S. Forest Service. His journey begins in the idyllic town of Chagrin Falls in the...

This study analyzes how Jill Ker Conway, first woman president of Smith College, implemented programmatic initiatives and changes to Smith's institutional culture that fit with her vision for higher education.Author: David A. GreeneISBN-10: 0415948320ISBN-13: 9780415948326Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/16/2004Pages: 154Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.75lbsSize: 9.34h x 6.20w...

This book recounts, through one individual's tortured life and a family's struggle, how a generation of Chinese intellectuals was lost to the harsh experiences of the labor camps. It reveals in detail what happened in China in the 1950's before the Cultural Revolution.Author: Liyi...

Four thousand children of Japanese US immigrants were caught in the Hiroshima bombing, having been sent back to Japan to be educated. This book commemorates the 3000 who were killed, and documents the plight of the 1000 survivors who returned to the West Coast...

"MANCHILD" tells the heartbreaking story of a young boy named Jon, born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. The child along with his mother endure endless persecution, both physically and psychologically throughout the story. The boy, beaten, severely abused and sexually assaulted before the...

Women have made significant strides in the sports world over the past 30 years, one of which has been moving into the ranks of coaching on both the collegiate and professional levels. Readers will meet 42 of these outstanding women, contemporary coaches in the...

A welcome resource and reference biographical dictionary that took five years to produce and is aimed at both graduate and undergraduate students in anthropology, history, and sociology. Each chapter is a brief autobiography that portrays the professional and personal lives--the triumphs and tribulations--of the...

These insightful essays, remarkably free of the jargon endemic to the social sciences, will enrich academic libraries' psychology reference collections. Wilson Library Bulletin Women in Psychology is unique in that it is the first bio-bibliographic sourcebook on historical and contemporary women in psychology. It...

While biographical information on many of the women is readily available in other sources, this is a handy compilation, especially for identifying material on contemporary women administrators. It would be appropriate in larger public libraries and academic libraries, especially those that focus on women's...

Defying Expectations: The Extraordinary Journey of a Black Woman Lawyer chronicles the phenomenal life and remarkable achievements of Dr Gifty Edila. The book defines how she worked hard, stayed focused and was rewarded for her efforts and achievements, becoming one of the most sought-after...

The Roman emperor Julian (r. 361-363 CE) was a man of action and of letters, which he employed in an effort to return the Empire to the light of the pagan gods, and reverse the Christianization of the empire advanced by his uncle Constantine...

We often view hardship as something grim-just another obstacle to endure because "life happens," right? But on a summer day in 2008, Kassidy Brewer faced the unimaginable: a life-altering event that no one could predict or prevent. It wasn't caused by anyone-it was sudden,...

John Frederick the Magnanimous was the elector of Saxony during Martin Luther's mature years (1532-1546), and they worked closely together on many things. After Luther's death, John Frederick shared leadership of the Smalcald League with his cousin, Philip of Hesse.Author: James LangebartelsISBN-10: 0758660480ISBN-13: 9780758660480Publisher:...

Author: Linda Kaye RandallISBN-13: 9798999516800Publisher: Family MemoirsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2025Pages: 252Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.75lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.53d

Author: Diane ProfetISBN-13: 9798999669100Publisher: Diane ProfetLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/14/2025Pages: 208Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.54lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.44d

Author: Kelley A. RaabISBN-13: 9798992890761Publisher: Santos BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/18/2025Pages: 168Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.51lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.36d

Author: Jennifer C. KiselicaISBN-13: 9798823048460Publisher: AuthorhouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/18/2025Pages: 238Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.62lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.54d

Author: Marla GaleISBN-13: 9798369451403Publisher: Xlibris UsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/19/2025Pages: 120Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.33lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.28d

Author: Marla GaleISBN-13: 9798369451175Publisher: Xlibris UsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/19/2025Pages: 120Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.61lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.44d

Author: Nancy J. MartinISBN-13: 9798218752514Publisher: Cuvee PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/25/2025Pages: 152Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.33d

Author: Damien A. Moses, Melissa A. MosesISBN-13: 9798218671143Publisher: Tellwell TalentLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/21/2025Pages: 80Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.62lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.25d

Author: Annalisa de CiaISBN-10: 3837677508ISBN-13: 9783837677508Publisher: Transcript PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/31/2025Pages: 126Format: Paperback

Author: C. V. WoosterISBN-10: 1967239061ISBN-13: 9781967239061Publisher: Taciturn Studios LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/29/2025Pages: 180Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.47lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.38d

Author: Kevin Michael BerkshireISBN-10: 1834183820ISBN-13: 9781834183824Publisher: Tellwell TalentLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/20/2025Pages: 418Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.56lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.94d

Author: Jimmy ThomasISBN-10: 1365451771ISBN-13: 9781365451775Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/09/2016Pages: 62Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.21lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.15d

Author: Ricky BakerISBN-10: 1068416882ISBN-13: 9781068416880Publisher: Eastern HeroesLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2025Pages: 102Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.38lbsSize: 8.50h x 11.00w x 0.38d

Author: Trevor R. ShawISBN-10: 1038346215ISBN-13: 9781038346216Publisher: FriesenPressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/15/2025Pages: 138Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.37lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.32d

Author: Nicole McMasterISBN-13: 9798892854610Publisher: Milton & Hugo LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/08/2025Pages: 328Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.31lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d

Author: Manoug HagopianISBN-10: 9698992537ISBN-13: 9789698992538Publisher: Consider ConsultancyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/12/2025Pages: 144Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.44lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d

Author: Patricia CharpentierISBN-10: 1939472512ISBN-13: 9781939472519Publisher: Writing Your LifeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/15/2025Pages: 168Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.51lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.36d

How when I was three, I was adopted from Russia and moved to America. I was blessed to get the family I have. The moment I was in the airport, the moment I saw you, my sissy. I ran fast to you. After seeing...

Memories of a Barefoot Boy captures the author's childhood experiences growing up in rural Texas, reflecting on various aspects of his life, including family, chores, adventures, and the simplicity of life without modern conveniences. Wright describes his childhood home, built by his grandfather, which...

In October of 2015, a near fatal motorcycle accident changed my life forever. In this true, modern-day story, I share how I overcame obstacles and discovered my purpose. Reading about my unique story could even lead you to finding the most valuable information you...