Biography & Autobiography

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by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara (Author), Borghild Fallberg (Illustrator)Learn about the glittering story of Taylor Swift! The talented singer-songwriter who dreamed of sharing her talent with the world.Little Taylor grew up on her family's Christmas tree farm in Pennsylvania. Her life changed at six years old when she attended her first concert. Dancing and singing in the crowd as country musician LeAnn Rimes performed, Taylor fell in love with country music. Some of the kids at school didn't...

The Backyard Bird Chronicles - Hardcover

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by Amy Tan (Author), David Allen Sibley (Foreword by)#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - A gorgeous, witty account of birding, nature, and the beauty around us that hides in plain sight, written and illustrated by the best-selling author of The Joy Luck Club - With a foreword by David Allen Sibley "Unexpected and spectacular" --Ann Patchett, best-selling author of These Precious Days "The drawings and essays in this book do a lot more than just describe the birds. They carry a sense of discovery t...

Night Magic: Adventures Among Glowworms, Moon Gardens, and Other Marvels of the Dark - Hardcover

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by Leigh Ann Henion (Author)From a New York Times bestselling nature writer comes a celebration of what goes on outside in the dark, from blooming moon gardens to nocturnal salamanders, from glowing foxfire and synchronous fireflies that blink in unison like an orchestra of light. In this glorious celebration of the night, New York Times bestselling nature writer Leigh Ann Henion invites us to leave our well-lit homes, step outside, and embrace the dark as a profoundly beautiful part of the...

Black Artists Shaping the World: Picture Book Edition - Hardcover

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by Sharna Jackson (Author), Marilyn Esther Chi (Illustrator), Zo? Whitley (Contribution by)Featuring full-color reproductions of fourteen artworks and illustrations of the artists at work, this picture book is an ideal introduction to contemporary art for young children, and a fantastic tool for teachers wishing to decolonize and diversify their classroom.Sharna Jackson's experience as a children's author who has worked for over a decade in the cultural sector, both at Tate in London and at S...

Badass Old White Woman: How to Flip the Script on Aging - Paperback

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by Mary Lou Dobbs (Author)Dobbs inspired battlecry is "AGING IS A FRICKIN' PRIVILEGE!""Badass Old White Woman: How to Flip the Script on Aging "by Mary Lou Dobbs is a book for women who are tired of society's underwhelming negative stereotypes threatening the value of their inner wisdom. Dobbs, who excelled in corporate sales, is now a LifeStyle Coach and speaker. Her book explores the emotional reasons badass women excel and thrive as they age.Dobbs' defining moment ignited her inner badass ...

Madonna: The biography of the Queen of Pop, her rebellious life, secrets and successes - Paperback

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by United Library (Author)Dive into the extraordinary life and unparalleled career of Madonna Louise Ciccone, the groundbreaking American singer, songwriter, and actress known worldwide as the "Queen of Pop." This meticulously researched biography offers a comprehensive journey through Madonna's multifaceted career, showcasing her continual reinvention, artistic versatility, and unwavering control over every facet of her trajectory in the music industry. From her early days as a dancer in New...

How to Be Old: Lessons in Living Boldly from the Accidental Icon - Hardcover

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by Lyn Slater (Author)One of Elle's Most Anticipated Nonfiction Books of 2024 A personal memoir in which Lyn Slater, known on Instagram as "Accidental Icon," brings her characteristic style, optimism, forward-thinking, and rules-are-meant-to-be-broken attitude to the question of how to live boldly at any age. When Lyn Slater started her fashion blog, Accidental Icon, at age sixty-one, she discovered that followers were flocking to her account for more than just her A-list style. As Lyn flau...

How to Fuck Like a Girl: Essays - Paperback

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by Vera Blossom (Author)A cheeky how-to guide, as raunchy as it is heartfelt, from a bright new literary voice. A bold and vulnerable collection from a new, young voice, How to Fuck Like a Girl is a daring mash-up of pillow book, grimoire, and manifesto by writer Vera Blossom. From hooking up to trans witchcraft, petty crime, capitalism, friendships, divorce, and survival, Blossom brings wit and melancholy, grandeur and smarts, debuting a bright literary voice as raunchy as it is heartfelt. A...

Bad Fat Black Girl: Notes from a Trap Feminist - Paperback

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by Sesali Bowen (Author)"Sesali Bowen is poised to give Black feminism the rejuvenation it needs. Her trendsetting writing and commentary reaches across experiences and beyond respectability. I and so many Black girls still figuring out who they are in this world will gain so much from whatever she has to say."--Charlene A. Carruthers, activist and author of Unapologetic: A Black, Queer and Feminist Mandate for Radical Movements"Sesali perfectly vocalizes the inner dialogue, and daily mantras...

Cactus Queen: Minerva Hoyt Establishes Joshua Tree National Park - Hardcover

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by Lori Alexander (Author), Jenn Ely (Illustrator)How did the Joshua Tree National Park in California come to be? Meet Minerva Hamilton Hoyt, an artist, activist, and environmentalist, whose determination saved the desert and helped to create the park, in this STEAM picture book. Long before she became known as the Cactus Queen, Minerva Hamilton Hoyt found solace in the unexpected beauty of the Mojave Desert in California. She loved the jackrabbits and coyotes, the prickly cacti, and especial...

Brave the Wild River: The Untold Story of Two Women Who Mapped the Botany of the Grand Canyon - Paperback

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by Melissa L. Sevigny (Author)In the summer of 1938, botanists Elzada Clover and Lois Jotter set off to run the Colorado River, accompanied by an ambitious and entrepreneurial expedition leader, a zoologist, and two amateur boatmen. With its churning waters and treacherous boulders, the Colorado was famed as the most dangerous river in the world. Journalists and veteran river runners boldly proclaimed that the motley crew would never make it out alive. But for Clover and Jotter, the expeditio...

The Third Gilmore Girl: A Memoir - Hardcover

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by Kelly Bishop (Author), Amy Sherman-Palladino (Foreword by)"Come for the Gilmore Girls anecdotes, stay for the revealing truths about what it takes to build a lifelong career in and out of Hollywood" (The A.V. Club) in this candid and captivating memoir from award-winning and beloved actress Kelly Bishop, spanning her six decades in show business from A Chorus Line, Dirty Dancing, Gilmore Girls, and much more. Kelly Bishop's long, storied career has been defined by landmark achievements, fr...

Be Ready When the Luck Happens: A Memoir - Hardcover

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by Ina Garten (Author)NATIONAL BESTSELLER - In her long-awaited memoir, Ina Garten--aka the Barefoot Contessa, author of thirteen bestselling cookbooks, beloved Food Network personality, Instagram sensation, and cultural icon--shares her personal story with readers hungry for a seat at her table. Here, for the first time, Ina Garten presents an intimate, entertaining, and inspiring account of her remarkable journey. Ina's gift is to make everything look easy, yet all her accomplishments have ...

Mi Little Golden Book Sobre El Papa Francisco (My Little Golden Book about Pope Francis Spanish Edition) - Hardcover

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by Suzanne Slade (Author), Sue Cornelison (Illustrator), Maria Correa (Translator) Sueña en grande con una biografía Little Golden Book sobre el Papa Francisco! La introducción perfecta a la no ficción para lectores jóvenes, así como para fanáticos de todas las edades! Este Little Golden Book sobre el Papa Francisco, líder de la Iglesia Católica Romana y primer Papa de América Latina, es una biografía inspiradora para niños pequeños. Busque más biografías Little Golden Book: - Reina Elizabe...

Taylor Swift: A Little Golden Book Biography - Hardcover

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by Wendy Loggia (Author), Elisa Chavarri (Illustrator)Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about Taylor Swift, the Grammy Award-winning and multiplatinum artist. Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers! This Little Golden Book about Taylor Swift--the singer and songwriter whose distinctive talent for storytelling has made her one of the biggest superstars in both country and pop music--is an inspiring read-aloud ...

The Kelce Brothers: A Little Golden Book Biography - Hardcover

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by Apple Jordan (Author), Macky Pamintuan (Illustrator)Dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about Travis and Jason Kelce--star NFL players, brothers, and podcast hosts. Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers--as well as fans of all ages! What's it like playing against your brother in the Super Bowl? Only Travis and Jason Kelce can answer that question! Read all about what these NFL superstar brothers enjoy doing--on and off the foo...

96 Facts about Taylor Swift: Quizzes, Quotes, Questions, and More! with Bonus Journal Pages for Writing! - Paperback

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by Arie Kaplan (Author), Risa Rodil (Illustrator)The ultimate fact book and journal for fans of Taylor Swift! Packed with fun facts, quick quizzes, and bonus pages for journaling, this is a must-have for any Swiftie.Author BiographyArie Kaplan is an American writer and comedian. He is the author of the book Masters of the Comic Book Universe Revealed! and a writer for Mad magazine. He lives in New York City. Number of Pages: 80 Dimensions: 0.2 x 8.8 x 5.9 IN Publication Date: September 19, 2023

Mi Little Golden Book Sobre Taylor Swift (My Little Golden Book about Taylor Swift Spanish Edition) - Hardcover

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by Wendy Loggia (Author), Elisa Chavarri (Illustrator), Maria Correa (Translator)Ayude a su pequeña o pequeño a soñar en grande con esta biografía en español sobre Taylor Swift, la artista multiplatino y ganadora del premio Grammy. Las biografías de Little Golden Book son la introducción perfecta a la no ficción para lectores jóvenes, así como para fanáticos de todas las edades! "Imprescindible para cualquier colección de Taylor Swift". --Rolling Stone Este Little Golden Book sobre Taylor ...

Taylor Swift: In Her Own Words: Young Reader Edition - Hardcover

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by Helena Hunt (Editor)Get inside the head of one of the most influential musicians of our time, a pop music phenomenon turned titan of industry and cultural icon: Taylor Swift.This collection of quotes has been carefully curated from Swift's numerous public statements--interviews, op-eds, social media posts, and more, specifically geared toward middle and high school readers. It's a comprehensive picture of her meteoric rise to the top, her ever-savvy business sense, and her increasingly out...

In This Altered Body: A Survivor's Story of Resilience and Love - Paperback

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by Charlene Pell (Author)Charlene Pell wears her scars like badges of honor-she has never hidden them. Thirty years ago, on a sunny afternoon, Charlene was on a private flight to Cat Island, Bahamas, when the unthinkable happened: the plane, piloted by her fianc?, experienced a mechanical problem and crashed in a fiery inferno. When Charlene awoke, she discovered that 64 percent of her body had been burned, and her fianc? had died.In This Altered Body is the compelling story of Charlene's phy...

Handmade: Creative Focus in the Age of Distraction - Paperback

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by Gary Rogowski (Author)"Gary Rogowski leads us gently but surely upon the path to a type of success we may not have previously considered. (Hint: it involves blisters)." --Nick Offerman In an era when there are countless competing claims on one's attention, how does one find the internal focus to be creative? For master furniture craftsman Gary Rogowski, the answer is in the act of creative work itself. The discipline of working with one's hands to create unnecessarily beautiful things shap...

The Memoirs of Paul Kruger: Four Times President of the South African Republic: Told by Himself - Paperback

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by Paul Kruger (Author)Paul Kruger was the dominating figure of Boer-and therefore South African-history of the nineteenth century. His life spanned the time of the Great Trek-the European settlement of the interior-right up to the end of the Second Boer War, and the shadow of his political career stretched deep into the twentieth century.His memoirs, dictated while in exile shortly after the end of the Second Boer War, provide a remarkable and unique insight into this period of history, from...

The Story of Katherine Johnson: A Biography Book for New Readers - Paperback

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by Andrea Thorpe (Author)Discover the life of Katherine Johnson--a story about reaching for the stars, for kids ages 6 to 9 Katherine Johnson was one of the best mathematicians in the history of the United States. Before her math skills helped send the first American astronauts safely into space, she was a smart and curious girl who loved to learn new things about the world around her. She studied hard in school and became one of the first Black women hired by NASA to figure out difficult ma...

The History of Women in The Marines: Women's Firsts In The Marines - Paperback

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by Savannah Harris (Author)Women Who Changed the Face of War: Discover the Fascinating Histories of Women Who Overcame Prejudices, Destroyed Obstacles, and Paved the Way for Female Marines in the US. Today, only 8% of the officers in the Marines are women. We consider that an amazing accomplishment, even though it might not seem sufficient. But there's no denying it -- the Marine Corps, the last all-male fortification of the US military has finally accepted that which they couldn't deny any ...

A Tuscan Penitent: The Life and Legend of St. Margaret of Cortona - Paperback

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by Giunta Bevegnati (Author), Cuthbert Hess (Author)This Franciscan classic, first published in 1907, and written by a famous Capuchin scholar, tells the story of a young woman in thirteenth-century Italy who shocked everyone by openly living with a rich nobleman outside of marriage and bearing him a son. After her lover was murdered, she was alone and rejected by her family. Filled with remorse and guilt, she finally found peace with the Franciscans as a penitent in the Third Order, and even...

Grimoire Girl: A Memoir of Magic and Mischief - Hardcover

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by Hilarie Burton Morgan (Author)New York Times Bestseller The long-awaited next book from actress and New York Times bestselling author of The Rural Diaries, Hilarie Burton Morgan. Through memoir essays and magical practices, Grimoire Girl connects us to the enchantment that exists inside us all.Since childhood, Hilarie Burton Morgan has felt the call to record, keep, and catalogue life in all its strange wonder. It was a whimsical habit, with no clear goal. And then, when she became a mothe...

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by Michael Frizell (Author), Ramon Salas (Artist)Once upon a time, a young girl named Caitlin Clark lived in West Des Moines, Iowa. Caitlin was mesmerized by the game from the moment she could hold a basketball. Whether playing games in the backyard with her family or cheering for her favorite teams on TV, basketball was in her blood. As Caitlin grew older, her love for the game only intensified. But when it came time to make a decision, Caitlin chose to stay close to home and play for the Un...

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by Lamya H (Author)A queer hijabi Muslim immigrant survives her coming-of-age by drawing strength and hope from stories in the Quran in this "raw and relatable memoir that challenges societal norms and expectations" (Linah Mohammad, NPR). "A masterful, must-read contribution to conversations on power, justice, healing, and devotion from a singular voice I now trust with my whole heart."--Glennon Doyle, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Untamed AN AUDACIOUS BOOK CLUB PICK - WINNER: The B...

Elvis Presley Treasures: The Story of the King of Rock 'n' Roll Told Through His Personal Mementos - Hardcover

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by Gillian G. Gaar (Author)An intimate look at one of the greatest icons of the twentieth century, the King of Rock 'n' Roll, through 100 personal and iconic objects from the archives of Elvis's beloved home, Graceland--a never-before-seen collection, until now. For the first time, fans will see Elvis's remarkable life through his treasured personal items, as well as the items that marked iconic milestones in his life, including: Elvis' first performance guitar The Presley family bible and ...

The Comfort of Crows: A Backyard Year - Hardcover

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by Margaret Renkl (Author)THE PERFECT GIFT FOR NATURE LOVERS, BIRDERS, AND GARDENERS, WITH ORIGINAL COLOR ART THROUGHOUT * USA TODAY BESTSELLER * NATIONAL BESTSELLER * AMAZON EDITOR'S PICK * INDIE NEXT PICKFrom the beloved New York Times opinion writer and bestselling author of Late Migrations comes a "howling love letter to the world" (Ann Patchett): a luminous book that traces the passing of seasons, personal and natural.In The Comfort of Crows, Margaret Renkl presents a literary devotional...

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by Olive Senior (Author)The popular West Indian migration narrative often starts with the "Windrush Generation"in 1950s' England, but in Dying to Better Themselves Olive Senior examines an earlier narrative: that of the neglected post-emancipation generation of the 1850s who were lured to Panama by the promise of lucrative work and who initiated a pattern of circular migration that would transform the islands economically, socially and politically well into the twentieth century.West Indians ...

Charles Goodyear, Connecticut Yankee And Rubber Pioneer: A Biography - Paperback

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by P. W. Barker (Author)""Charles Goodyear, Connecticut Yankee And Rubber Pioneer: A Biography"" is a comprehensive account of the life and work of Charles Goodyear, a pioneering figure in the rubber industry. Written by P.W. Barker, the book chronicles Goodyear's early life and career, including his experiments with rubber and his development of the vulcanization process. The book also explores Goodyear's personal life, including his family relationships and his struggles with financial diff...