Biography & Autobiography

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Nina: A Story of Nina Simone - Hardcover

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by Traci N. Todd (Author), Christian Robinson (Illustrator)A 2022 Coretta Scott King Book Award Honoree! This luminous, defining picture book biography illustrated by Caldecott Honoree Christian Robinson, tells the remarkable and inspiring story of acclaimed singer Nina Simone and her bold, defiant, and exultant legacy. Cover may vary. Born Eunice Kathleen Waymon in small town North Carolina, Nina Simone was a musical child. She sang before she talked and learned to play piano at a very young...

Helmet for My Pillow: From Parris Island to the Pacific - Paperback

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by Robert Leckie (Author)"A grand and epic prose poem . . . The purely human experience of war in the Pacific, written in the graceful imagery of a human being who--somehow--survived."--Tom HanksSee Robert Leckie's story in the HBO miniseries The Pacific Here is one of the most riveting first-person accounts ever to come out of World War II. Robert Leckie enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in January 1942, shortly after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. In Helmet for My Pillow we f...

Do No Harm: Stories of Life, Death, and Brain Surgery - Paperback

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by Henry Marsh (Author)Named a Notable Book of the Year by The New York Times Book Review and The Washington Post What is it like to be a brain surgeon? How does it feel to hold someone's life in your hands, to cut into the stuff that creates thought, feeling and reason? How do you live with the consequences of performing a potentially lifesaving operation when it all goes wrong? With astonishing compassion and candor, leading neurosurgeon Henry Marsh reveals the fierce joy of operating, the ...

Dave the Potter (Caldecott Honor Book): Artist, Poet, Slave - Hardcover

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by Laban Carrick Hill (Author), Bryan Collier (Illustrator)A Caldecott HonorA Coretta Scott King Award WinnerAn award-winning celebration of an American heroDave was an extraordinary artist, poet, and potter living in South Carolina in the 1800s. He combined his superb artistry with deeply observant poetry, carved onto his pots, transcending the limitations he faced as a slave. In this inspiring and lyrical portrayal, National Book Award nominee Laban Carrick Hill's elegantly simple text and ...

Mi Little Golden Book Sobre Frida Kahlo (My Little Golden Book about Frida Kahlospanish Edition) - Hardcover

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by Silvia López (Author), Elisa Chavarri (Illustrator)Una biografía Little Golden Book acerca de la pintora mexicana Frida Kahlo, escrita para niños de edad preescolar. Este Little Golden Book capta la esencia de Frida Kahlo para los más pequeños lectores. Desde como superó enfermedades, fue una de pocas niñas admitidas a su escuela en México, y alcanzó a ver sus pinturas expuestas en museos, el libro sirve de inspiración a futuros pioneros, así como a sus padres. Presenta un informativo text...

Keith Haring: The Boy Who Just Kept Drawing - Hardcover

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by Kay Haring (Author), Robert Neubecker (Illustrator)Iconic pop artist Keith Haring comes to life for young readers in this picture book biography lovingly written by his sister This one-of-a-kind book explores the life and art of Keith Haring from his childhood through his meteoric rise to fame. It sheds light on this important artist's great humanity, his concern for children, and his disregard for the establishment art world. Reproductions of Keith's signature artwork appear in scenes bol...

Don't Tell Anybody the Secrets I Told You: A Memoir - Paperback

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by Lucinda Williams (Author)NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - The iconic singer-songwriter and three-time Grammy winner opens up about her traumatic childhood in the Deep South, her years of being overlooked in the music industry, and the stories that inspired her enduring songs in this "bracingly candid chronicle" (The Wall Street Journal). "[Williams's] memoir transmutes the wisdom, pain, and hard-won joy of her life into stories that stick with you."--Vogue A WASHINGTON POST AND ROLLING STONE B...

The Striker and the Clock: On Being in the Game - Hardcover

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by Georgia Cloepfil (Author)"A memoir by a soccer player turned writer"--Author BiographyGeorgia Cloepfil is a writer and former professional soccer player from Oregon. Her work has appeared in The Yale Review, The New York Times Magazine, n+1, and elsewhere. She holds an MFA from the University of Idaho and works at Whitman College. Number of Pages: 208 Dimensions: 0.84 x 8.28 x 5.46 IN Publication Date: July 16, 2024

What Is the Story of Dracula? - Paperback

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by Michael Burgan (Author), Who Hq (Author), David Malan (Illustrator)Who HQ brings you the stories behind the most beloved--and frightening!--characters of our time. Find out how Dracula--a smooth-talking count with a dark secret--became the infamous creature we all know and fear. From appearances in films and animated features to interpretations as a Muppet and breakfast cereal mascot, Dracula has been the inspiration for many other fictional vampires and is now an established figure in pop...

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Report copyright infringementby Dan Schlund (Author)Flying is one thing . . . but landing in one piece is another thing altogether.Every Rocketman is destined to crash. But only some are willing to fly again. Ever since he was a kid, Dan Schlund was showman-but not the kind pulling rabbits from hats. It was adrenaline he was after, and that meant spectacular feats of physical daring. To Dan, he was just a thrill-seeking entertainer having a blast. To others, he was right in between daredevil ...

The Sole Man: Jan Matzeliger's Lasting Invention - Hardcover

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by Shana Keller (Author), Stephen Costanza (Illustrator)In 1873, at the age of 21, Jan Ernst Matzeliger immigrated to America, having left all that was familiar behind in South America. He arrived with hopes and dreams of a bright future in this new country. Though Jan had no formal training, he was highly skillful with tools and machinery, having worked in his father's mechanic shops. But no one wanted to hire a Black immigrant who didn't speak English. Yet Jan didn't give up. He finally got...

Cactus Country: A Boyhood Memoir - Hardcover

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by Zo? Bossiere (Author)A striking literary memoir of genderfluidity, class, masculinity, and the American Southwest that captures the author's experience coming of age in a Tucson, Arizona, trailer park. Newly arrived in the Sonoran Desert, eleven-year-old Zo?'s world is one of giant beetles, thundering javelinas, and gnarled paloverde trees. With the family's move to Cactus Country RV Park, Zo? has been given a fresh start and a new, shorter haircut. Although Zo? doesn't have the words to...

Looking for the Perfect Beat: Remixing and Reshaping Hip-Hop, Rock and Rhythms

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Report copyright infringementby Arthur Baker (Author)For fifty years as DJ, producer and remixer, Arthur Baker has been at the pioneering forefront of hip-hop, rock, and electronic music. His unique and genre-defying sound can be heard on tracks by legendary artists like New Order, Bruce Springsteen, Diana Ross, the Rolling Stones, Al Green, Pet Shop Boys, Quincy Jones, New Edition, Hall & Oates, Neneh Cherry, Mogwai and Fleetwood Mac. Starting as a club DJ and disco producer at the start...

Epic Athletes: Stephen Curry - Paperback

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by Dan Wetzel (Author), Zeke Peña (Illustrator)In Epic Athletes: Stephen Curry, acclaimed journalist and bestselling author Dan Wetzel tells the inspiring, electrifying story of the NBA superstar, beginning a new series of sports biographies for young readers! Featuring comic-style illustrations by Zeke Peña! When you think of Stephen Curry, one word comes to mind: greatness. From shooting three-pointers with laser precision to his clutch ability to hit buzzer-beaters time and again, he has e...

Qui n es Lionel Messi? (Who Is Lionel Messi? Spanish Edition) - Paperback

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by James Buckley (Author), Who Hq (Author), Manuel Gutierrez (Illustrator)Conoce sobre el futbolista argentino Lionel Messi y su increíble carrera deportiva en este libro de Who HQ Now, la serie que presenta los temas de actualidad y las noticias de hoy. Read all about Argentinian soccer superstar Lionel Messi and his legendary career in this book from Who HQ Now, the series featuring the trending topics and news makers of today. Lionel Messi es uno de los futbolistas más famosos del mundo. A...

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Report copyright infringementby Scott Drummond With Sandy Ponton (Author)What Dying Taught Me About LivingI was dead for 20 minutes...this is what I saw.-Scott DrummondCheck out my video on YouTube by scanning the QR code below. It has been named, "Most Watched Near Death Experience of All Time," with over 21 million views. The glory of the Lord appeared in the cloud. (Exodus 16:10)It was like the twinkling of an eye. Suddenly, I was standing in an open field of waist-high grass. It was uniq...

If Only I Prayed, Things Would Have Been Different

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Report copyright infringementby Edna Cruse (Author)Could it have given me the peace I was searching for even in the midst of struggle? In those moments of uncertainty, I wonder if praying would have made the difference. The truth is, we can't change the past. All we have is the present and the lessons learned from the "what-ifs." A part of me still wonders if I had stepped up instead of hesitating, if I had embraced the chance to play instead of holding back, would my story have unfolded in a...

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by Roberta Edwards (Author), Who Hq (Author), True Kelley (Illustrator)In 1789, George Washington became the first president of the United States. He has been called the father of our country for leading America through its early years. Washington also served in two major wars during his lifetime: the French and Indian War and the American Revolution. With over 100 black-and-white illustrations, Washington's fascinating story comes to life - revealing the real man, not just the face on the do...

The Chiffon Trenches: A Memoir - Paperback

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by André Leon Talley (Author)NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - From the pages of Vogue to the runways of Paris, this "captivating" (Time) memoir by a legendary style icon captures the fashion world from the inside out, in its most glamorous and most cutthroat moments. "The Chiffon Trenches honestly and candidly captures fifty sublime years of fashion."--Manolo BlahnikNAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR - Fortune - Garden & Gun - New York Post During André Leon Talley's first magazi...

Elton John: A Little Golden Book Biography - Hardcover

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by Jennifer Dussling (Author), Irene Chan (Illustrator)Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about music icon and "Rocket Man," Elton John. Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers--as well as fans of all ages! This Little Golden Book about Elton John--the Grammy-award winning singer, pianist, and composer known for hits including "Your Song" and "Benny and the Jets"--is an inspiring read-aloud for young children ...

Mayormente Lo Que Dios Hace / Mostly What God Does - Paperback

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by Savannah Guthrie (Author)Bestseller #1 del New York Times Con total convencimiento, Guthrie nos comparte la evoluci?n de una creencia religiosa adquirida con mucho esfuerzo, la cual deja espacio para la imperfecci?n y "no requiere ignorar [...] las penas que experimentamos ni las injusticias que vemos, sino creer m?s all? de ellas". Mayormente, lo que Dios hace es amarte. Si pudi?ramos creerlo, en verdad creerlo, qu? tan distintos ser?amos? Qu? tan diferente ser?a nuestra vida? Qu?...

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Report copyright infringementby Pat Lipsky (Author)For more than five decades, Pat Lipsky has been a leading figure in American color field painting. In loosely connected vignettes, this extraordinary book looks back on a life starting in 1970s SoHo: from her pioneering days juggling painting and single motherhood in a redesigned factory loft on Wooster Street; to Paris, where an enchanting friendship develops with the former director of the Louvre, Pierre Rosenberg; to her yearslong close fr...

Sorry I Keep Crying During Sex: A Memoir

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Report copyright infringementby Jesse James Rose (Author)A powerful, provocative, and genre-bending literary memoir that grapples with victimhood, recovery, and resilience In the before, Jesse James Rose is happy. She has a beautiful boyfriend with melty glacier eyes, she's on a euphoric journey of gender exploration, and New York City is perfect. In the after, she's single, making dinner for her grandfather, and wondering if he's going to forget her name today. Except, in the before, her f...

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Report copyright infringementby Sue Monk Kidd (Author), Ann Kidd Taylor (Foreword by)From the bestselling author of The Secret Life of Bees and The Book of Longings: an intimate work on the mysteries, frustrations, and triumphs of being a writer, and an instructive guide to awakening the soul. When Sue Monk Kidd was in high school, a home economics teacher wrote a list of potential occupations for women on the blackboard: teacher, nurse, librarian, secretary. "Writer" was nowhere to be found...

Only God Can Judge Me: The Many Lives of Tupac Shakur

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Report copyright infringementby Jeff Pearlman (Author)"Jeff Pearlman breaks down Tupac's life like a veteran sportswriter examining a dynasty. This detailed look at his life is the work of a writer who understands the ego of greatness."--Chuck D"Pearlman delivers rich, engrossing, and fascinating new details about Shakur's life and legacy--not just once or twice--but throughout each lively page...This is the type of needed journalism, reporting, and biography that finally and deservedly provi...

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Report copyright infringementby Marie Kondo (Author), Marie Iida (With)In her most personal book yet, the iconic star of the hit Netflix series Tidying Up with Marie Kondo and #1 bestselling author of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up opens up about the cultural traditions that have inspired her philosophy--and can make our lives better today. "This book represents guiding principles by which I lead my life every day. They also define, at least for me, the values that flow through the cus...

Heart of a Stranger: An Unlikely Rabbi's Story of Faith, Identity, and Belonging

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Report copyright infringementby Angela Buchdahl (Author)From the first Asian American to be ordained as a rabbi, a stirring account of one woman's journey from feeling like an outsider to becoming one of the most admired religious leaders in the world Angela Buchdahl was born in Seoul, the daughter of a Korean Buddhist mother and Jewish American father. Profoundly spiritual from a young age, by sixteen she felt the first stirrings to become a rabbi. Despite the naysayers and periods of self-d...

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Report copyright infringementby Malala Yousafzai (Author)A USA TODAY MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK This is not the story you think you know. It's the one I've been waiting to tell. Thrust onto the public stage at fifteen years old after the Taliban's brutal attack on her life, Malala Yousafzai quickly became an international icon known for bravery and resilience. But away from the cameras and crowds, she spent years struggling to find her place in an unfamiliar world. Now, for the first time ever, ...

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Report copyright infringementby Kevin Federline (Author), Alex Holstein (Editor in Chief)Kevin Federline: dancer, father, accidental pop culture icon. His star rose electrifying stages alongside Pink, Destiny's Child, Aaliyah, and more. But it was his turbulent marriage to pop superstar Britney Spears that made him a household name and triggered a relentless media storm, reducing him to a caricature in a world that barely knew him.Behind the tabloid headlines was a devoted father fighting for...

Motherland: A Feminist History of Modern Russia, from Revolution to Autocracy

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Report copyright infringementby Julia Ioffe (Author)LONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARDAcclaimed journalist Julia Ioffe tells the story of modern Russia through the history of its women, from revolution to utopia to autocracy.In 1990, seven-year-old Julia Ioffe and her family fled the Soviet Union. Nearly twenty years later, Ioffe returned to Moscow--only to discover just how much Russian society had changed while she had been living in America. The Soviet women she had known growing up--d...

Gathered: On Foraging, Feasting, and the Seasonal Life

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Report copyright infringementby Gabrielle Cerberville (Author)From "the Internet's Mushroom Auntie," a stunning, illustrated guide to foraging and the bounties to be had, both personal and edible, in exploring the world around us and using the gifts it has to offer in our lives.Foraging is becoming increasingly popular, from TikTok to tasting menus at the most exclusive restaurants around the world. People are discovering that delicious wild edibles are waiting for us in our own backyards, le...