Biography & Autobiography - General

What if everything we know about Vincent van Gogh is all lies?Bestselling author, Donna Russo's 'Vincent's Women' is the untold story of Vincent's loves: how they shaped his life, his art, and his death. It writes against the 'myths, ' exploring the possibility that...

"Interplanetary" by Bob Parkinson explores the history of the British Interplanetary Society that was founded in Liverpool on 13th October 1933 by a small group of visionary enthusiasts. From this small beginning it grew into an internationally recognised learned society that globally influenced astronautics...

Join the author on a thrilling journey as he explores the world of tree trimming with a rope saw. This entertaining memoir blends personal anecdotes with imaginative storytelling, all while emphasizing that the methods and experiences shared are for entertainment purposes only. The book...

This book is inspired by my personal kidnapping experience in Nigeria. Alongside my personal story, I tried to capture the general situation of the entire country with data to back my arguments. Its a fourteen chapter volume of work. The book gives a vivid...

In 1963, my brother and I decided to create a rock band that could play at a skating rink on Friday night. Five years later, this band, The Rites of Spring, had a recording contract with Cameo-Parkway Records, a management contract with the Bill...

Bates Wilson: The Force Behind Canyonlands National Park and a Legacy of Wild Preservation.Bates Wilson was a trailblazing figure who shaped the wilderness of the American Southwest, leaving an indelible mark on the landscape and the people who knew him. From humble beginnings, Bates...

**Back-of-the-Book Summary: **Embark on a transformative journey in Fabrices Fight for Equality, a compelling narrative of a boy from Brussels who rises to become a leading voice in global LGBTQ activism. Experience Fabrice's passionate quest from his Belgian childhood, grappling with identity, to his...

Who the Fuck Is Luis Larra?n?: This compelling and comprehensive book delves into the life and work of Luis Larra?n, the iconic LGBTQ leader in Chile, examining his journey from activism to becoming a voice for the queer community, the challenges he faced as...

**Back-of-the-Book Summary: **Explore the unwavering journey of Aderonke Apata from her challenging childhood in Nigeria to becoming a powerful LGBTQ activist globally. Aderonke Apata: A Story of Resilience and Activism takes readers on an impactful journey filled with courage, resistance against homophobia, and fighting...

You know the feeling when your wildest dreams always seem to come with the biggest fears?Follow Kris as she takes you on a deeply personal yet widely resonant (and somewhat spicy!) journey through all that is love, life, sex and dating.You will laugh. You...

James VI and I: Politics, Government and Religion brings together early career and established scholars with a range of approaches to the reign. Their original, research-based essays on a series of broad and interconnected topics invite us to consider Jacobean kingship afresh.King James VI...

What's changed most in your lifetime? The switch from land lines to cell phones? From snail mail to email? How about the transition from Bugs Bunny to Buzz Lightyear? Those Bugs and Daffy cartoons you loved as a kid look nothing like the PIXAR...

Amid the harrowing confines of a Japanese POW camp, an Aussie captain shares stories with a seriously injured Dutch prisoner. Tales of the captain's enigmatic friend, Sam, become the younger POW's lifeline to sanity and survival, offering glimpses of a life less brutal-a life...

In this historical drama, Friedrich Schiller brings to life the tragic story of Mary, Queen of Scots. Through a series of expertly crafted scenes and dialogues, Schiller immerses the reader in the political and personal conflicts that eventually led to Mary's execution.This work has...

Discover the enchanting world of Walt Disney - the magical dreamer who brought the world's most beloved characters to life! In this inspiring biography book for young readers, you'll follow Walt's incredible journey from a young boy with a big imagination to the creator...

Winslow provides fascinating glimpses into the lives of celebrated medical figures of past centuries, along with memoirs of prominent physicians and surgeons of his time. The book is divided into two parts, the first dealing with historical figures and the second with contemporary doctors....

This thrilling book tells the story of a notorious railroad forger and the detective who pursued him. With vivid descriptions of the chase and the criminal underworld of 19th century America, this book is an exciting read for anyone interested in true crime or...

A fascinating look at the way Spanish literature was received and translated in Tudor England, this volume sheds new light on the cultural exchanges that took place between these two great nations. Drawing on a wealth of historical and literary sources, Underhill offers a...

"This book is about my life-leaving school with no education but finishing up as a mechanical engineer. Keep trying, and you will get what you want. Stand outside a barbershop long enough, and you will get a haircut. This book is for people who...

On 9 August 1918, on high ground overlooking the Somme River, an entire British Army Corps is held up by German machine gunners. The battle has raged for 30 hours and more than 2000 Englishmen have fallen, for no gain. Meanwhile, two Australian sergeants,...

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,...

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,...

The first time I played basketball I was nine years old, with a smooth, shiny Bob Cousy Beginner's ball. My father'd brought it home the night before, and I'd slept with it all night under the covers. How heavy the ball felt. How far...

In RMA, his follow-up to his popular memoir, MEMORY LANE, John Yamrus returns to the streets and scenes and people of the town where he grew up. The book is not only informative as to how the mature poet was shaped and formed, but...

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,...

In over 50 years of toiling, the Pioneers Reggae Group has transitioned steadfastly from the Ska era to Rocksteady, and to Reggae and some of its many fusions. The Pioneers' First Book of Proverbs and Social Commentary in and of the Songs and its...

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE OLD FASHIONED LOVE STORIES, and their Regal, Royal Reported dramatizations. The depiction of what love looks like on the television screen, IS NOTHING LESS THAN UTTER PERFECTION!I happened to watch the movie, "Bridgerton" and watched it several times, swept away by...

A mother sharing he journey of how she was once in the hands of two abusers. From the age of 15 she survived domestic violence twice. Having her first child at 16 from her first abuser that was 7 years olde than her, married...

Perhaps you have thought, why is the study of African American history important? Well, let's think about it for a minute We take all the things that we have today for granted. We need to make sure that we know the sacrifices that were...

A collection of almost daily letters written by an infantry grunt to his new wife back in the States during his tour in Vietnam. This collection spans his seven months in the field while serving with the 25th Infantry Division. These very personal letters...

Essay from the year 2018 in the subject Literature - Comparative Literature, grade: 2,7, Cardiff University, course: English literature, language: English, abstract: This essay will aim at answering the following questions and it will compare the different representations of African American identity in the...

An autobiography bu a post WWII "Baby Boomer" in the 1950"s to present day, keeping family history alive for future generations. The author recounts memories of many humorous adventures in the Pacific Northwest of the U.S.A. It's about growing up in a small country...

Rome's Responsibility for the Assassination of Abraham Lincoln is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1897. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres....

Spanish Gold is a charming novel that follows in the hoof-prints of a very special Spanish horse on his journey through life, through good times and bad.These memoirs follow Cantinero's journey from the beginning of his life in the beautiful marshland of Spain's Do...

Diary of a Horse Show Mom is a 150 page diary that many parents and show kids that are now adults, wish they would have had. Horse shows are where many lessons are learned, many tears (of both joy and disappointment) are shed and...

Sharron tells her harrowing story of her childhood growing up disadvantaged, severely neglected and abused by her mother. This gripping, honest, deep and graphic account catalogues the errors and failures, which allowed the abuse to go on and leave scars into her adulthood. She...

In A Woman of Passion, Julia Briggs chronicles the life of author Edith Nesbit who is credited with being the first modern writer for children and the creator of the children's adventure story. Nesbit recorded her life with varying degrees of honesty in verse...

You know, you could have stopped it anytime you wanted to Imagine hearing these accusatory words spoken to you by your abuser, your own grandfather. Imagine hearing these words as a thirteen-year-old girl who has just mustered up enough courage to finally end the...

The story of my family's journey from Germany to China to the USAAuthor: Andrew a. DahlISBN-10: 1540685276ISBN-13: 9781540685278Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/17/2016Pages: 152Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.11lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.39d

Author: Samuel CattonISBN-10: 1535800348ISBN-13: 9781535800341Publisher: Gale and the British LibraryLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/1900Pages: 30Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.21lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.06d

This volume is the outgrowth of a series of articles, dealing with incidents in my life, which were published consecutively in the Outlook. While they were appearing in that magazine I was constantly surprised at the number of requests which came to me from...

For a troubled Chris Griffiths, the last thing on his mind was travel. His world was his dog, Pip. The only borders he crossed were in his garden. The thought of international travel was as alien as going to the moon. So, when he...