Biography & Autobiography - General

The Commentaries on the Laws of England is a comprehensive legal treatise written by William Blackstone. This particular edition is the second volume of the complete set and contains the third and fourth books of the series. The book covers a wide range of...

This volume presents eighty-nine letters exchanged between John Stuart Mill and Auguste Comte between 1841 and 1847. They address important issues of the mid-nineteenth century in philosophy, science, economics, and politics. Cumulatively, these letters provide a humanistic view of Western Europe and its social...

In 1844 Charles Dickens (1812-70) and his family moved to Italy for a year, eventually settling in Genoa. This book, Dickens' second travel memoir, describes his experience of travelling through France and exploring Italy. Based on letters to friends, particularly John Forster, it was...

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...

Moving account of the long and arduous search by journalist and WWII historian, Aad Wagenaar, to find the identity of the iconic image of a girl looking out from a train bound for Auschwitz.Author: Aad WagenaarISBN-10: 0993389821ISBN-13: 9780993389825Publisher: Lamorna PublicationsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/24/2016Pages: 144Format: PaperbackWeight:...

When Life Cried Out is a courageous woman's amazing adventure as she surrendered to the Spiritual to discover what life and self-love are all about. As you journey with the author through fearful agoraphobia experiences, profound metaphysical escapades, and mystical revelations, the adventure turns...

What made them do it? What were they thinking? As our nation developed, the bush prospered and the cities grew, these were some of the terrible crimes that took away our innocence, crimes destined never to be solved that live on in our history......

This book is about ordinary people living in the UK today; most of whom still hide their childhoods from nearly everyone they know. With more and more survivor's biographies becoming little more than moving works of literature, this book was written to break through...

A fascinating account of a Spanish conquistador who attempted to rule in South America with respect for justice and law for indigenous peoples but was returned to Spain in chains Unlike many Spanish conquistadores who brought to the Americas a wave of disease, destruction,...

The six pioneers profiled here were promising graduates of the Wright Brothers' School of Aviation, which flourished in Ohio from 1910 to 1916. These airmen fairly represent their 113 fellow alumni in their all-consuming love of flying. The pilots are Arthur L. Welsh, a...

Oral history and memoirs preserve much more than a single event. They record information about a time and a particular way of life. Buying a loaf of bread for a dime and a 25-pound bag of flour for a dollar, walking 9 1/2 miles...

Once considered the most famous African-American resort community in the country, Idlewild was referred to as the Black Eden of Michigan in the 1920s and '30s, and as the Summer Apollo of Michigan in the 1950s and '60s.Showcasing classy revues and interactive performances of...

The Prophecy of Equal Rights being from God. With the need of People's Power in an Equalitarian Age because of dangers all face from the inequality of only 2% in control of 90% of the world's economy and resources. They pit nation against nation...

Jack Yerman's incredible journey to the 1960 Olympics and his gold medal victory is a story of personal triumph intertwined with significant events of the Twentieth Century. This is the inspiring story of a boy who overcomes adversity to become a world class athlete,...

A World Elsewhere is Steven Berkoff's bold attempt to describe his multifarious theatrical works.Berkoff outlines the methods that he uses, first of all as an actor, secondly as a playwright and thirdly as theatre director, as well as those subtle connections in between, when...

Noerine Kaleeba has made a great difference to the lives of people living with HIV and AIDS and to their families, both in her native Uganda and around the world. In 1987, after her husband was diagnosed with AIDS, she co-founded TASO, Africa's pioneering...

This is the first comprehensive account of the life and work of the distinguished scholar and public figure Gilbert Murray (1866-1957). Sixteen contributors survey his childhood, his work in the theatre and in international relations, his Greek scholarship and contributions on religion and philosophy,...

A blue blood and a bohemian, author Ann Head was an essential voice of mid-century fiction, known for challenging societal norms and amplifying women's struggles in an era that often silenced them. Now, for the first time, her mysterious personal life is unveiled through...

Author: Guillermo Marquez-SterlingISBN-13: 9798992412802Publisher: Santos BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/21/2025Pages: 366Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.08lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.76d

Author: Robert BeckstedtISBN-13: 9798894196862Publisher: Ewings Publishing LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/05/2025Pages: 176Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.54lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.41d

Author: Rachel DesRochersISBN-10: 1954688296ISBN-13: 9781954688292Publisher: Vitality Cincinnati, Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 03/07/2025Pages: 146Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.45lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d

The picture on the front cover of this book depicts the US Steel plant in Clairton, PA, a suburb of Pittsburgh. This plant is one of the few major steel mills left standing and still in production in America. Fittingly, this mill, a virtual...

A broken neck with spinal cord injury from a diving accident at the age of 23 resulted in me instantly becoming a quadriplegic. In the early days following the accident I felt cheated out of both life and death. As a single mother of...

Step into the captivating world of Mata Hari, the woman who bewitched the world with her exotic allure and enigmatic persona. In this mesmerizing biography, journey through the tumultuous life of the legendary femme fatale whose name became synonymous with espionage, scandal, and seduction....

Author: Kshama SinghiISBN-13: 9798300057039Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/02/2025Pages: 156Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.41lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.33d

Project 2025 Explained: Understanding the Conservative Vision provides a comprehensive and detailed breakdown of Project 2025: A Mandate for Leadership, a 920-page manifesto outlining a radical conservative agenda. Released in anticipation of a potential second Trump term, this document presents a bold vision for...

March 3, 1999, is a day I'll not likely forget. The events of that day are forever chiseled in my memory: it was my D-Day. My husband Ros had been going through a series of tests for reoccurring pain on his right side. There...

A smart kid but unaware of it, Daudi was a black preteen boy growing up in the American Midwest in the late 1970s. He was also the first-born son of African immigrants. He struggled academically and soon found himself in remedial reading in the...

"How many of us wish that we'd spoken with our parents, grandparents or loved ones to hear their life stories in their own words before they left us? Author Jack Livingston did just that with his father, Bill, in the years before he passes...

Discover a rich tapestry of history, family, and resilience in "My Family Story," where one man's journey spans generations, from a humble Greek village to the shores of America. Through personal memories and historical accounts, Meletios (Mel) Geokezas offers an intimate look into his...

In the tapestry of American literature, few threads are woven as intricately and thought-provokingly as the life and work of Joan Didion. Born on December 5, 1934, Didion's journey through the realms of writing and journalism was nothing short of remarkable, a path marked...

"A Letter to a Friend and Other Works" from Thomas Browne. English polymath and author of varied works (1605-1682).Author: The Perfect Library, Thomas BrowneISBN-10: 1511743735ISBN-13: 9781511743730Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/15/2015Pages: 84Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.27lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.17d

This book informs the readers about the life of a Southeastern Kentuckian and his struggles with 17 years of religious teachings coupled with, once into real world employment, corruption in the government of the United States of America and treasonous acts by members of...

Author: McHopeISBN-13: 9798230681601Publisher: McHopeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/2025Pages: 102Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.28lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.24d

This true story chronicles the author's courageous journey after a life-altering road accident left him grappling with physical limitations and emotional turmoil. Refusing to give up, he drew strength from his loved ones, particularly his family, and found solace in nature's silence and wisdom....

Kash Patel has emerged as a key voice in the fight to reshape America's law enforcement. In Kash Patel: Reshaping the FBI and a Bold Strategy to Restructure Law Enforcement in a Divided America. This book explores his vision for reforming the FBI, addressing...

Close Calls: Voices of Love and Fear is a creative nonfiction memoir spanning the life of a blind woman from childhood to middle age. Lisa, the main character, undergoes a shock when separated from her family at age five. Totally blind since her birth...

As a child, Jennah is always afraid of going to bed at night. Either she can't fall asleep or she has nightmares of menacing patterns that come at her, causing her to wake up screaming and exhausted. As a young woman, Jennah, an adoptee,...

'Inheritance: a dream realised', tells a family history and what life was like for the parents of the author, when they grew up in Barbados. As with that generation, they never really talked about their childhood but whenever they did reminisce, they laughed a...

During the conflict and violence of the French Revolution, Madeleine Sophie Barat founded the Society of the Sacred Heart, now an international religious institution. This biography draws on accounts by Barat's contemporaries and the many letters she wrote, some of which have not been...

Author: Margery KempISBN-10: 0809106760ISBN-13: 9780809106769Publisher: Paulist PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/04/2025Pages: 288Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.20lbsSize: 9.30h x 6.05w x 0.97d

.Author: Norris Kenney AllenISBN-13: 9798330330683Publisher: Guiding RevelationsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/14/2025Pages: 300Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.89lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.67d

Stephenie McMahon was never just another figure in the world of professional wrestling-she was born into it, shaped by it, and ultimately helped redefine it. As the daughter of Vince McMahon, she could have coasted on legacy alone, standing in the shadows of the...

Kash Patel: Transforming the FBI and a Bold Plan to Reform Law Enforcement in a Divided America delves into the challenges facing one of the nation's most powerful institutions and presents a bold vision for reform. Exploring the FBI's controversies, political influence, and accountability...

What happens when a teacher who spent decades in the inner city finds himself back in the affluent suburbs where he grew up? "From the Block to the Burbs" is a compelling examination of the changing landscape of American education, revealing the divides that...

Around the World in 274 DaysBy Peter H. SustExperience the world like never before with Around the World in 274 Days, a stunning photography book trilogy by Peter H. Sust. This captivating collection chronicles a journey across all seven continents, offering a raw and...

Ceola Walker Coles is a retired Policy Advisor who journeyed from the fields of farm labor to a successful career at the United States Department of Labor. She earned a degree in Business Administration. As a dedicated member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.,...

How does someone transition from a standout collegiate quarterback to one of the most innovative minds in football coaching? Can passion and perseverance alone navigate the intense pressures of professional sports? For Liam Coen, the journey wasn't without its moments of doubt. Facing the...

I Was Living in Darkness, Antoine Crockett shares an unflinching memoir of survival, redemption, and transformation.Growing up in Flint, Michigan, amidst the turbulence of an abusive household and a racially charged society, Antoine faced unimaginable challenges that tested his strength and spirit.Through vivid storytelling,...

Offers a practical and accessible approach to the Mysteries of Isis based onthe personal story told in this wonderful autobiographical account.Naomi Ozaniec has worked in western esotericism since 1977 after apowerful kundalini experience. After 47 years of experience as a writerand practitioner, she is...