Biography & Autobiography - General

The theme and scope of the Chronology focus on the life (in bare outline) and publications (in temporal order) of John Ruskin (1819-1900). As art-critic, social commentator, architectural scholar, geologist, botanist, water-colourist, lecturer, letter-writer and prose stylist, Ruskin stands forth as perhaps the pre-eminent...

This book explores the gender politics of the reign of Mary I of England from her coronation to her funeral and examines the ways in which the queen and her supporters used language, royal ceremonies, and images to bolster her right to rule and...

How did Chhattisgarh turn into India's 'biggest internal security threat'? How did it become the epicentre of the Maoist rebellion? Why did the backbenchers--the quiet adivasi classmates from the author's school--turn into the nation's 'biggest terrorists'? In this passionate quest to find out what...

Everyone has a story. Mine just happens to be poetic.Can a book of poetry truly reflect the span of a whole life? For Joy Eshleman, these pages are a deeply personal, clinical, and faith-filled answer - an attempt to find the rhythm within every...

Bob Carr of Michigan was one of the Democratic "Watergate Babies" elected as part of the freshman class of the U.S. House in 1974. Carr was among the freshmen who toppled the seniority system that had governed the selection of committee chairs. In only...

Lolcows: The Internet's Never-Ending Tragedy is the world's first book on the subject of internet lolcows.The word lolcow is a portmanteau of "lol" - laugh out loud and "cow" - someone who is milked. A lolcow is someone that is baited or tricked into...

This book is about woman who has been pushed away by her family since she was young. A woman who has been abused by family, sexually abused from a young age, mentally abused, verbally abused, and physically abused. She is telling her story to...

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 ordeal and puts freedom in a historical...

This is the true story of the John and Jarmila Honolka family, who began their lives in Czechoslovakia during the 1930s, as told by their daughter Vlasta to author Susan Trout Armstrong.It is a triumph-over-adversity story of fear and courage, hope and despair, imprisonment...

Kat Markley describes her journey from a childhood filled with severe abuse, neglect, and unthinkable betrayal to the earliest stages of self-discovery and hope in this heartbreaking and uncompromisingly honest memoir. Born in 1959, Kathleen spent years being abused emotionally, physically, and sexually by...

This story is about the Journey of being missionaries to a people group bound by darkness. Elizabeth Janzen shares about the journey and how she and her husband, David, sought to help find Hope in the God who saves and who sets free.Our human...

Cold Spaghetti is a collection of heartfelt, mysterious and thought-provoking observations drawn from one man's journey through life. The book is dedicated in memory of Charles Bukowski. Along with his passion for writing, Dylan Cramer is a saxophonist and teacher. This is his fourth...

Mary L. Gardner's Second Looks is a poignant compilation of poetry and memoir. Mary reflects on the highs and lows of her vast and varied experiences through a series of gripping poems and refreshingly candid memoir pieces.Author: Mary GardnerISBN-10: 1957221364ISBN-13: 9781957221366Publisher: Clare Songbirds Publishing...

Meet the Women Redefining What's Possible After 60In this inspiring collection, Dr. Susan R. Meyer brings together the stories of thirty-eight remarkable women-ages sixty-six to ninety-seven-who are redefining what it means to live with vitality, courage, and joy. These are women who broke barriers,...

With the German invasion of the Netherlands, the country's Jewish population faced an existential threat. Amidst fear, betrayal, and the silence of many, Pastor Leendert Overduin (1900-1976) chose another path. From his base in Enschede, he organized a clandestine network that expanded beyond his...

This book speaks to anyone who knows they're meant for more but feels stuck right where they are. The real struggle isn't a lack of ability-it's the weight of unresolved pain, missed chances, and that quiet voice of doubt that creeps in when life...

This narrative embarks on a profound journey through the human experience, inviting readers to witness a deep exploration of the self, its awakening, and the quest for authenticity. It is a tale woven with the visceral threads of consciousness, love, pain, and the myriad...

IN COOKING INSPIRED, CHEF FRANCO LANIA SHARES HIS INSPIRATIONAL MEMOIR THAT TAKES READERS ON A CULINARY JOURNEY AROUND THE WORLD. EACH CHAPTER COMBINES HEARTFELT STORIES FROM HIS COOKING ADVENTURES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES, EUROPE, LUXURY CRUISE LINES, AND BEYOND. HOWEVER, THE CHEF SAYS, "RECIPES...

This book is a compassionate but brave guide for people who believe in God but have been hurt by spiritual abuse, teachings based on fear, and misplaced faith. With clarity, compassion and depth from the Bible, it helps you understand God's true heart apart...

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,...

A devastating diagnosis, a life-altering miracle, and a journey that proves God still moves today.When Dan Zebarth walked into a routine medical appointment in the summer of 2009, he never imagined his world was about to collapse. A mass on his pancreas and a...

In a quiet valley deep within the Smoky Mountains, six sisters built a life that would endure long after the world around them had changed.Raised in Little Greenbrier in the late 1800s, the Walker Sisters learned early the meaning of hard work, faith, and...

Memoirs of Louis XIV and his court and of the regency Volume 14 presents a detailed observation of power, ambition, and social hierarchy within a highly structured royal environment. The narrative blends personal experience with historical reflection, offering insight into how authority operates through...

Just Let Go is a deeply honest, soul-stirring exploration of what it means to live, love, and finally set yourself free.Through raw reflection and fierce compassion, Jamie Morrison invites readers into her journey as a Black woman navigating the weight of survival, silence, strength,...

Wildland firefighters today are often viewed as heroes. But this wasn't always the case.This book is about the time in Arkansas "Before We Were Heroes", when we were threatened, cursed and discriminated against.When the dangers we faced didn't always come from the fire. Author:...

This is Sir Garfield Barwick's story of his public life. At the age of 92, he had been at the centre of Australian legal and political life for over half a century. His story begins in the inner suburbs of Sydney walking to the...

What if you could sit down with the greatest athletes in history... long after they're gone?In Beyond the Grave, the impossible becomes reality. Through imaginative, deeply researched conversations, the legends of sport speak again not through statistics or highlight reels, but through voice, personality,...

The Life of Being a Trucker: Buckle Up, It's Going to Get Bumpy is a raw and inspiring memoir that takes readers deep into the world of long-haul trucking. In this powerful debut, Michael Sturgis shares what it truly means to live life behind...

The Original Gweilo tells the life story of Bill Lake, a pioneer actor of Hong Kong action cinema. From humble origins in England where he grew up on the largest council estate in Europe in the 1950s, Bill Lake was sent to school at...

Mark twain's letters 1907-1910 Volume VI traces the early path of a developing writer through a series of personal correspondences that reveal a mind shaped by curiosity, ambition, and constant movement. The letters capture experiences from small-town beginnings to the busy streets of major...

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...

Do you feel held back by the weight of past insecurities, doubts and fears? "Imperfect, But Perfectly Made: Lessons Learned in Those Moments When I needed God" is a raw and deeply personal testimony, where the author - Debra A. Williams - pulls back...

What if the dead were the price of medical progress?In the Victorian and Edwardian eras, Britain's medical schools faced an impossible dilemma: anatomy demanded human bodies, yet the law provided almost none. The result was a hidden trade in the dead-grave robbing, body snatching,...

The United States Declaration of Restoration is a deep dive into four consecutive illegal evictions experienced by a Natural Born American Citizen who achieved an unprecedented Meritorious feat that objectively qualified her for a Congressional Gold Medal nomination... and her immediate demand for Industrial...

Author: Andrew Thomas ParkISBN-10: 1009647776ISBN-13: 9781009647779Publisher: Cambridge University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/19/2026Pages: 326Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.33lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d

License to Life: 21 Lessons I Learned Growing Up - and How They Guide My Life is a powerful blend of memoir and personal development, grounded in real experiences and timeless values.Through twenty-one honest, reflective lessons, Tacuma Stanfield shares the principles that shaped his...

Lessons Through the Valley is a deeply personal and spiritually grounded poetry collection that journeys through pain, incarceration, racial injustice, mental health struggles, forgiveness, and healing - and emerges with hope.Written with raw honesty and quiet strength, Adrian L. Morgan's poems reflect the inner...

In this collection of personal essays, Dancing the Gods to Life, Kuchipudi dancer and writer, Mamta Mathur, reflects on the power of her Indian tradition, nature, and the gods. In all of her essays, Mathur reflects on what she perceives are the deep lessons...

Beating the Odds is a powerful true story of resilience, courage, and the unbreakable will to survive. From Cambodia to the United States, and finally to Canada, Saren Keang's life has been a journey marked by hope, heartbreak, recovery, and extraordinary strength.Living with Bipolar...

THIS WORK DIVES INTO THE HOLY SCRIPTURES TO HIGHLIGHT AND EMPHASIZE THE ANATOMY OF THE HUMAN BODY WHICH SUFFERS AILMENTS AND IS IN NEED OF HEALING.AS THE SCRIPTURE STATES THE WHOLE HEAD IS SICK(ISAIAH 1:5).CONVERSATIONS WITH AN INCARCERATED SELF SPEAKS ON THE DISCONFIGURATION OF...

The diary of Samuel Pepys Complete 1661 N.S. presents an extraordinary personal record of life in seventeenth century England, chronicling experiences that blend the public and private spheres with remarkable candor. Covering a decade that witnessed the Restoration of Charles II and other pivotal...

This book is non fiction on a british government scandal. Forged documents were made and used by staff in a british university. These criminal activities were arranged by a high level british government official. In 1987 the police confirmed they had the forged documents....

First published in 1959, Craftsman and Quaker is the story of one man's life told against a background of the profound social changes of eighty years. Leslie Baily, well-known for his 'Scrapbook' and other historical radio programmes, extracted material from his father's diaries and...

This book is a detailed memoir titled The Truth Is in the Pebbles by Kristin Brigham, chronicling her life journey, family history, faith, career, and personal reflections. It intertwines themes of exploration, family, Christian Science beliefs, and resilience through adversity. The memoir is structured...

Author: ArcheobooksISBN-10: 8366340457ISBN-13: 9788366340459Publisher: ArcheobooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/31/2021Pages: 423Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.40lbs

Author: ArcheobooksISBN-10: 8366340163ISBN-13: 9788366340169Publisher: ArcheobooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/31/2020Pages: 339Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.40lbs

Just Jack is an unbelievable story of a boy who played truant for almost one year and a girl who left school when she was 14 yrs old. Strangely it began as a love letter to my family, and a legacy for future family...

This biography chronicles the life and achievements of Zhai Guangming, a renowned petroleum exploration expert and an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering. It traces his journey from a determined student to a pivotal figure in China's petroleum industry, highlighting his dedicated work...

This is one of the volumes of my self-improvement books, as the Complicated Author.The series is called Re-establishing the Complicated Mind. The first chapter that I am starting iscalled "Revival of My Brain Cells. My name is. Stéphane Roche also known as The ComplicatedAuthor...

Born and Raised in Chicago, Il, Until 1969.worked and Visited from New York, Ny, to Florida on the East Coast. from San Francisco to San Diego on the West Coast. from Minnesota, Detroit, and Chicago in the Midwest. from Arkansas and Mississippi in the...