Biography & Autobiography - General

American composer George Gershwin, an icon of the American Jazz Age, indelibly marked 20th-century music, with many of his works becoming standards in the popular and jazz music repertory, not to mention his world-famous classical works such as Rhapsody in Blue (1924) and Porgy...

This award-winning collection of adapted classic literature and original stories develops reading skills for low-beginning through advanced students. Accessible language and carefully controlled vocabulary build students' reading confidence. Introductions at the beginning of each story, illustrations throughout, and glossaries help build comprehension. Before, during,...

For decades, Asaram Bapu presided over a politically influential empire built on blind faith. Along with his son and heir, Narayan Sai, he has now become an example of everything that is wrong with self-styled godmen and the cults they spawn. The two stand...

Author: Walter BeneschISBN-10: 1970529210ISBN-13: 9781970529210Publisher: Walter BeneschLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/08/2026Pages: 408Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.61lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.11d

Dr Ida P. Rolf The American psychotherapist Will Schutz described her as "a courageous pioneer, a warm and sensitive human being." He was referring to Dr Ida Rolf, the founder of Structural Integration.She recognised the central importance of the body's fascia and developed a...

"Going to Dakar was a true challenge. I've had some pretty grand ideas, but doing that racemight be. The. Dumbest. You question everything. You question your existence. You question, 'This is what I do for fun? This is what I choose to do with...

Imagine losing so many of your friends and surviving a truly frightening epidemic when you're in your twenties ... When David I. Steinberg, a newly out gay man, relocated from a small town in Connecticut to San Francisco in 1979, he had no idea...

The Golden Thread shares the remarkable life story and achievements of this woman whose life spanned three centuries (1898-2002) . Born in a beautiful mountain village in Switzerland, she spent 15 years in bed due to illness that prevented her from walking and went...

Lift Every Voice tells the story of the Rembert-Lee family from the 1830s to the current day. The author, Elaine A Edwards, has broadened her purview of formerly enslaved persons through the extensive research for this book on her family. For a moment, formerly...

Sometimes it takes losing freedom to appreciate it.This author lost his freedom completely in Cuba a few days before the Bay of Pigs Invasion in 1961. He also came close to being executed. He was lucky. His cell mates were not.Losing Freedom describes that...

Come on a journey into a life of divorce and climbing the corporate ladder with new inventions, but who will be in his corner......only God knows!It's an amazing place and time in Detroit's eastside, and Mr Charm is on the loose...Summer beach time Read...

Sheila is a determined woman, strong in spirit, who reached her dreams despite all obstacles. Her derailed life, her cobbler, and her struggle with her family will churn the reader's stomach and make you think, what would you do if you were in her...

Each time that I visit a store and ask for help from the clerk; lets say to use their photo printer; or even the UPS store and most recently the post office I dutifully inquire"How are you doing? Are you in school, going to...

Looking for Love is the unflinching memoir of a woman's fight for survival, dignity, and genuine connection against the backdrop of poverty, abuse, and institutional failure.Born to a sixteen-year-old mother in Salem, New Jersey, Tracy M. Hayward's life was shaped by instability from the...

What really happens when the doors close and the guests check in? For thirty years, Stefano F. Reyes lived it.From bellman to General Manager to Regional Director of Operations, he worked every position, every brand, and every shift that the hotel hospitality industry could...

There is no greater crime than to take a precious life. We are just a Mom and Dad being the voice for our daughter and fighting for justice. We believe any and every parent would want justice in this extraordinary criminal case.We go through...

From a rent-controlled walk-up in The Bronx to fi nancing some of New York's most iconic properties and dealing with prominent real estate investors, George M. Klett demonstrates how discipline, judgment, and timing outperform slogans and spreadsheets.The son of a sanitation worker, he worked...

In this inspiring narrative, "Kofi and Akos" The Life, the Love, the Legacy, we follow the lives of Kofi and Akos, a couple from Ghana, as they navigate their cultural heritage, personal challenges, and spiritual journeys. Beginning with Kofi's childhood in Nyinahin, Ghana, the...

Look, are you a people watcher? Are you someone who is more interested in how a person reacts to their circumstances? There is always somebody who has an interesting approach and a fascinating personality. They will leave you unblinking and open-mouthed while you endeavour...

Saint-Simon spent a lifetime seeking out scandals at the court of the Sun King, whom he thought an arrogant monster whose extravagant wars and buildings would bankrupt France and bring about the fall of the French monarchy - as it did, ultimately causing the...

Would you dare to confront warlords in Afghanistan? Or witness a fierce encounter between the LTTE and the Sri Lankan army unfolding above your head? This memoir takes readers deep into the heart of conflict zones, exploring the strength of the human spirit in...

This book is raw and honest about our society today and how many of us live life behind our masks. Are you afraid to show your authentic self to your colleagues, family, or even your partner? Are you hiding behind a façade of success...

Following his beautiful wife Margie's diagnosis of dementia (Alzheimer's disease) at the relatively tender age of sixty, Carey became an advocate for carers and the families of loved ones facing a similar diagnosis.That's a Nice Giraffe is his first book-an honest, heartfelt account of...

Grace Sewn In: A Memoir is Sheila Gray's intimate and inspiring story of how God stitched beauty out of the broken places in her life. From her roots in the small towns of Virginia to her journey as a creative woman navigating love, loss,...

Fielding traces the development of a literary figure whose background, education, and early aspirations shaped a distinctive approach to writing. The narrative reflects on how an upbringing within a well-established family created expectations that influenced later creative choices, while schooling introduced perspectives that encouraged...

The lives of the twelve Caesars Volume 1 Julius Caesar presents a series of detailed biographies of Julius Caesar and the first eleven Roman emperors, offering insight into their personalities, leadership styles, and private lives. The work blends historical record with anecdotal observation, exploring...

Jerome was smart and full of energy as a kid. His first friend, whom he loved so much, was his momma. Everybody knew her, and she was fine as a glass of cold water. And he was proud to be called Tracy's boy.He's seen...

"Just tell me what to do."That's what many white people ask in antiracism work. But there's no script for solidarity. Casey Tonnelly shares their unflinchingly honest account of what it means to reckon with whiteness, let go of defensiveness, and commit to community-based change....

How does it feel to discover that something is wrong with your baby? Karen thought she had the perfect family. But when her seventh child, Martha, was born with Down Syndrome, Karen's world was shaken to its core. This memoir tells the story of...

A powerful story of resilience, truth, and confronting systems that protect themselves.This compelling narrative takes readers deep into a world where authority, loyalty, and justice collide. Through personal experience and gripping recollection, the author exposes how institutions meant to protect can sometimes silence, ignore,...

Sir Walter Raleigh and his time offers a reflective portrait of an era shaped by conflict, ambition, and shifting ideas about truth. The narrative uses the life of its central figure to explore how personal aspiration interacts with the pressures of a changing world,...

From the acclaimed author of The Elvis Diaries comes another hauntingly intimate work of creative fiction, this time tracing the imagined inner world of Hollywood's most iconic and misunderstood star: Marilyn Monroe. Spanning the years from 1933 to her untimely death in 1962, The...

What starts as a lighthearted account of college, young love, and military service takes a shocking turn in this unforgettable memoir. Set in the late 1960's and the early 1970's, "It's a Long Way to Youngstown", follows James Thomas from Steel mills and frat...

At the age of 19 in the 1970s, Maxine Griffiths met three-year-old Don. He had been abandoned and placed in an horrific institution. Don's body was twisted with cerebral palsy; he had no words and no hope. And, when Don crept into Maxine's heart,...

Sandra Cowden led an average life as a nurse, wife, and mother, but this changed in an instant one chilly day in January of 1981. Her world unraveled as she battled her brain tumor and the consequences of this life-altering diagnosis.The impacts of medication...

The Brandon Family Legacy is a heartfelt chronicle of family, faith, and endurance rooted in Middle Tennessee. Centered on the life and lineage of Raymond B. Brandon Sr. (1919-1983), this volume preserves the stories, relationships, and values that shaped the Brandon family across generations.Born...

What if life wasn't about working more to buy more, but about discovering the day that never ends?From Switzerland to Australia, Forever Day is a comic-mythic journey across decades, countries, and digital frontiers, where a backpack becomes a passport to love, belonging, and purpose....

No Vacancy for Common Sense: True Hotel Stories You Can't Make Up is an unfiltered, behind-the-scenes account of life at the hotel front desk-where policies collide with personalities, professionalism is tested nightly, and common sense is often in shorter supply than vacancies.Written by a...

A Powerful Testimony of Faith, Patience, and God's Perfect Timing The Courage to Wait is a beautiful and deeply moving memoir that reminds readers that God's timing is always perfect - even when life's seasons seem uncertain. Lea Javier-Giesbrecht shares her journey with such...

A Powerful Testimony of Faith, Patience, and God's Perfect TimingThe Courage to Wait is a beautiful and deeply moving memoir that reminds readers that God's timing is always perfect - even when life's seasons seem uncertain. Lea Javier-Giesbrecht shares her journey with such honesty,...

I've been holding some of the worst things that have happened-clutching them like a dark treasure not to be lost. Afraid to forget the details, the pieces that might heal a shattered story, I became the guardian of this pain.But what happens when no...

"This is an autobiography that is not only compelling but also remarkable for two main reasons. Firstly, it represents an extraordinary model of struggle and success. Secondly, it s more than just the story of Dr. Saleh AlHathloul; it reflects the transformation of an...

Natalie Jackson-painter's model, department store worker, writer, muse to the Beat Generation-emerges not as a single fixed image, but as a figure refracted through many lenses. Robert Dumont gathers and assesses what remains from Allen Ginsberg's journals, Jack Kerouac's novels, police accounts, and Carolyn...

We had already ridden on trails in 15 to 20 states before deciding to make it a goal to ride trails in all 50 states. That goal was reached on the island of Kauai, Hawaii, in September, 2023. We rode our own bicycles in...

"How to Sail Your Own Ship" is an empowering and inspirational guide which navigates the reader through the tumultuous seas of life, offering valuable lessons on independence, resilience, and personal growth. Drawing from the author's own experiences as an international student and the support...

Untold Stories of a Breadwinner A memoir of survival, sacrifice, and becoming. When life dmanded more than she could give, Zandra Mae "Zandy" gave everything. From a childhood shaped by poverty and responsibility, to becoming a young mother judged by her community, to carrying...

Mucho Que Contar / So Much To Tell - The dual-language structure: This special bilingual edition contains the full Spanish text followed by the complete English translation. Ideal for bilingual readers, language learners, and families who wish to enjoy both versions in one volume....

Born in 1844 in the Smokemont area of the Smoky Mountains, Aden Carver lived a life shaped by water, wood, and unwavering patience. He grew up in a world where survival depended on skill, cooperation, and deep understanding of the land; long before roads,...

In London's working class district, the Forty Elephants, moved unseen. This all-female gang operated for decades with adept coordination and ruthless consistency. Outsmarting department stores, confounding police, and defying expectations in a city that never, never, never saw them coming.Author: Alana SanchezISBN-13: 9798241425171Publisher: Independently...

"Join Michael J. Simmons on a radical journey as he re-explores humanity's origins, current state, and potential future. In "Adam Returns & The Five New Commandments", Simmons challenges traditional biblical interpretations, presenting a unique perspective on sin, free will, and redemption.Discover a new narrative...