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,...

Have you ever been frustrated, lonely and exhausted to the point of suicide? Ever felt trapped in a lifestyle that you never wanted? Author Evan Stark explores a world of sexual discovery, church legalism, bullying, racism and family issues that left him in despair....

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,...

The 7th Edition of Who's Who in Fashion captures the energy, drama, excitement, and diversity of the luminaries working in the world of fashion. This lushly illustrated book features profiles of fashion legends as well as newcomers who make up the rich tapestry of...

One man's journey through life from victim to survivor to outspoken activist on many social issues such as child abuse, loss, addiction, HIV/AIDS, disease, racial inequality and equality, and LGBT rights. This is a true story of what one man went through while battling...

YIN and YANG: The Story Of My Life, traces the coming of age of the author who grew up in the dual circumstances of privilege and discord. The book narrates the young author's journey of growing up in a small town of Faridabad but...

This book is about a life intwined with God. And what happened within that union. After thirty years of what seemed like a life time, the day finally came when Gary had to decide if he would keep his memories or let them go....

Thomas De Witt Talmage (1832-1902) was a preacher, clergyman and divine in the United States who held pastorates in the Reformed Church in America and Presbyterian Church. He was one of the most prominent religious leaders in the United States during the mid- to...

It all started in a small industrial town in the north of England. Walking into a boxing gym was the start of an amazing metamorphosis for the 14-year-old. At age 20, he had developed into a 16-stone boxer, powerlifter and ferocious street fighter, with...

In all my years of studying positive communication it has always been associated with Business, leadership, Sports, building a team and etc. Which is highly needed in these areas and more so in today's world.I also realized that it's just as important in everyday...

In about the middle of the 1800's a man called Henry the Flyer, because he walked so fast, went for a little walk through the village of Bolsward located in Friesland located in the Netherlands. He was a cattle buyer and partners with the...

From setback to comeback: A life threatening car crash to multiple athletic injuries, everything changed the trajectory of my dreams. Things are not always what they seem, and life does not always go as planned. By embodying Jeremiah 29:11 and releasing myself into God's...

Born in a one-room shack in the East Tennessee hills and grew up very poor. He entered the Army as soon as he turned eighteen and went straight to Vietnam from training. He was in the war during the deadliest time for American troops....

Every young boy yearns for adventure and the outdoors. But it is their imaginations that make these experiences memorable. In this story, you will learn how a young boy grew up in a special little town and learned many life lessons that shaped him...

"Every newcomer discovers their own America. For me it began in lower Manhattan, near Battery Park, where our settlement agency was located. I quickly became part of the crowd, intrigued by the variety of languages and accents, and the sounds of street musicians, all...

Retreat to Rebirth - My Story is about surviving cancer and living by faith. It is a teaching memoir about the writer, a Christian woman, who after surviving cancer and a divorce, relocated to another country with her children having nothing but faith in...

After successful careers in both the military and corporate world, Robert F. Griffin shares his formula for building effective leadership. Griffin, a retired U. S. Army surgeon and former executive officer at Arkansas Blue Cross-Blue Shield, writes that the characteristics promoted in this book...

A traveller and an autistic boy explore the ancient routes and glimpse humanity's restless heart. A journey that follows the general direction taken by anatomically modern humans who, some scientists conjecture, left the African nursery around 85000 years ago in search of survival, and...

What would you do if you knew a child who was being abused? If that child was a member of your family? Would you call the authorities and have the child taken away or would you turn a blind eye?These are the kind of...

It is said that travel broadens the mind. This is true, but it does not happen automatically. One must make the effort to observe and appreciate. One must allow oneself to be affected and changed. During his four and a half years living in...

Anne of Cleves left her homeland in 1539 to marry the king of England. She was never brought up to be a queen yet out of many possible choices, she was the bride Henry VIII chose as his fourth wife. Yet from their first...

"William Strickland and the Creation of an American Architecture is a significant contribution to the professional career of William Strickland and the history of architecture in the United States. Very little has been written about Strickland, one of the most important proponents of the...

Representative collection of 16 masterly orations, correspondence, including "House Divided" speech at the Republican State Convention, the First Inaugural Address, the Gettysburg Address, the Letter to Mrs. Bixby, expressing regret over the wartime deaths of her 5 sons, and the Second Inaugural Address.Author: Abraham...

It can be complicated enough to begin a new relationship with anyone, let alone when it's with the Creator of the Heavens and Earth. In this workbook, we are going to unpack the weight of unnecessary baggage not meant for us to carry and...

This collection of literature attempts to compile many classics that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.Author: Samuel Taylor ColeridgeISBN-10: 1518722245ISBN-13: 9781518722240Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

This is not a "disaster at sea" story nor a survival tale. It is the record of nine and a half wonderful years spent cruising in the Pacific. We started in San Francisco with family aboard but after Cabo San Lucas it was just...

The words "it's unbearable," changed my life forever. One of the strongest men I have ever known, my dad, spoke them. Suddenly, everything in our life was changing. His struggle with stage-four lung cancer was so sad and difficult. Yet, at times, it was...

THE BOOK IS MY STORY BUT I WAS MOTIVATED TO WRITE AFTER MY MOTHER SURVIVED A BLOOD CLOT AND AN AUTOIMMUNE SKIN DISEASE AT 96. I HAVE RELIED ON NON-WESTERN MEDICINE THROUGHOUT MY ORDEAL. I RECOMMEND THAT WE IMBRACE ALTERNATIVES IN MEDICINE, HOME CARE...

Author: Susana HernandezISBN-10: 1483632318ISBN-13: 9781483632315Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/01/2013Pages: 68Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.57lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d

While his contributions to medicine are not widely known, he helped secure lasting fame for Sir Frederick Grant Banting and Dr. Charles Best as well as international prominence for the University of Toronto. Mary V. Moloney traces her grandfather's interactions with historic figures and...

What began as a simple quest to find her great-grandmother's birth certificate led author Elena A. Gomez to discover information beyond her dreams. In Kingdoms Within, she shares the story of growing up as a twin in Chicago, her experiences visiting relatives in northern...

Author: Joseph C. DefrancoISBN-10: 1479778419ISBN-13: 9781479778416Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/20/2013Pages: 78Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.28lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.19dReview Citation(s): BlueInk Review 12/09/2013

The word "teacher" conjures up so many conflicting images, because it is a word so rich in meaning, that revealing you're a teacher, without the chance to expound a bit on what that signifies, is like being thirty-nine years and eleven months old but...

A genealogical study of the Vancel and Lyerly families including their services in the Revolutionary War and their connection with the Doty family. Traces families from arrival in the colonies to 1993.Author: Maryann Doty RizzoISBN-10: 1466495456ISBN-13: 9781466495456Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/20/2011Pages: 298Format:...

THERE ARE COPS AND THEN THERE ARE REAL COPS, THE ONES WHO WORK THE STREETS EVERY DAY. THEY ARE THE WARRIORS OF TODAY, RISKING THEIR LIVES AND TAKING THE CHANCES. COME ALONG WITH D.E. GRAY AS HE RIDES HIS POLICE MOTORCYCLE THROUGH THE MEAN...

Some may read this book and find it straightforward and easy to comprehend, others may read this book with much incredulity and disbelief. This book, "My Little Garden of Eden" was written to enlighten my brothers and sisters in Jesus Christ, you're my family...

Author: Bruce BeesleyISBN-10: 1449053610ISBN-13: 9781449053611Publisher: AuthorhouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/04/2010Pages: 232Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.76lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.53d

Author: Hiske Forsyth StrongISBN-10: 1438944691ISBN-13: 9781438944692Publisher: AuthorhouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/27/2009Pages: 124Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.67lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.32d

Unbeaten Tracks In Japan is a travelogue written by Isabella L. Bird, a British explorer and writer. The book chronicles her journey through Japan in the late 19th century, during a time when the country was just beginning to open up to the outside...

""But God is the story of the journey God led Carla Ludwig on after she found out her daughter was going to be a single mom. Despite her objections, God pursued Carla with His heart for single moms and His desire to share His...

Blackfoot boy Apauk longs to be a buffalo caller, the member of the tribe responsible for luring buffalo to a death trap concealed beyond the edge of a cliff. Apauk endures many tests, some of them heartbreaking, before he learns the 'medicine' or secret...

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...

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...

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...

Stories by Marge Barnard and Barney Barnard. Healdsburg, California historical autobiography.Author: Marge BarnardISBN-10: 1312674903ISBN-13: 9781312674905Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/13/2014Pages: 260Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.85lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.59d

Title: Memoirs of the life of Anthony Benezet.Author: Roberts VauxPublisher: Gale, Sabin Americana Description: Based on Joseph Sabin's famed bibliography, Bibliotheca Americana, Sabin Americana, 1500--1926 contains a collection of books, pamphlets, serials and other works about the Americas, from the time of their discovery...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe...

Selections From Carducci: Prose And Poetry (1913) is a collection of works by the Italian poet Giosue Carducci. The book includes a variety of Carducci's writings including poetry, essays, and speeches. The poetry in the book covers a range of themes including love, nature,...