Biography & Autobiography

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The Girl Who Figured It Out: The Inspiring True Story of Wheelchair Athlete Minda Dentler Becoming an Ironman World Champion - Hardcover

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by Minda Dentler (Author), Stephanie Dehennin (Illustrator)The uplifting true story of Minda Dentler, the first female wheelchair athlete to complete the Ironman World Championship triathlon.Minda Dentler made history when she became the first female wheelchair athlete to complete the world's toughest triathlon, using only her arms to finish a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride, and 26.2 mile marathon. But the journey there wasn't easy. Minda was paralyzed as an infant in India after contracti...

William Tyndale's Accomplices: Essential Partners of the Forbidden English Bible Revealed

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Report copyright infringementby Eric Weathers (Author)The English Bible has almost certainly been the most influential resource in modern history. William Tyndale is rightly known as the father of the English Bible. However, he did not act alone. William Tyndale's Accomplices identifies many of the little-known individuals who made remarkable sacrifices to help the Bible become accessible in English. It details God's unseen providence and the unsung heroes who simply loved God, His Word, and ...

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Report copyright infringementby Athanasius (Author), E. a. Wallis Budge (Editor)The Life of St. Anthony is a biography written by Athanasius, a bishop of Alexandria, about the life and teachings of St. Anthony, a Christian monk who lived in the Egyptian desert in the 3rd and 4th centuries. The book describes Anthony's journey from a wealthy young man to an ascetic monk who lived a life of extreme self-denial and devotion to God. Athanasius portrays Anthony as a model of Christian virtue, emph...

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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Report copyright infringementby Senzaki (Author)101 Zen Stories is a collection of traditional Zen and Buddhist tales compiled by Nyogen Senzaki, a Japanese Zen master who lived in the United States in the early 20th century. The stories are short, often just a few paragraphs long, and are designed to convey profound truths about the nature of reality and the human condition.The stories cover a wide range of topics, from the importance of mindfulness and meditation to the futility of seeking ...

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Report copyright infringementby Keith Brown (Author)Counterfeit Culture tells the story of a woman and her family that joined a religious cult in Waco, Texas. The group looked like a dream come true: a safe and wholesome environment to raise kids in. Many events in the author's life led her to overlook all red flags and friends' and family's warnings not to join. She takes the reader on a journey of joining the cult, living in it and after thirty years escaping. It's a story most can relate t...

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Report copyright infringementby Eric M. Esquivel (Author), Martin Gimenez (Artist)"Fame: Chuck Norris" is an action-packed biography comic that delves into the life and legacy of martial artist, actor, and pop culture icon Chuck Norris. From his humble beginnings in Ryan, Oklahoma, to becoming a world karate champion, Hollywood superstar, and internet legend, this comic chronicles the key moments that defined his extraordinary journey. Readers will witness his rise to fame in iconic roles lik...

Unbearably Loyal: The Highs, Lows, and Laughs of Loving the Chicago Bears

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Report copyright infringementby Shamus Wright (Author) Number of Pages: 72 Dimensions: 0.17 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: October 30, 2025

Nuremberg's Citizen Prosecutor: Benjamin Ferencz and the Birth of International Justice

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Report copyright infringementby Gregory S. Gordon (Author)The remarkable life of one of the twentieth century's great warriors for justice, from Nuremberg to the first trial of the International Criminal Court On September 29, 1947, in Courtroom 600, before the Nuremberg Military Tribunal, twenty-seven-year-old Benjamin Ferencz approached the lectern to deliver the prosecution's opening statement against Hitler's brutal henchmen of the Einsatzgruppen--the SS killing units responsible for more...

The Agony of Displacement: Testimonies of the Survivors from the Genocide in Gaza (English Edition)

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Report copyright infringementby Nawal Halawa (Editor in Chief), Hanadi Bader (Illustrator), Ursula DeYoung (Editor)A compilation of accounts by survivors of the Israeli invasion of Gaza, and other events associated with what is commonly referred to as the Nakba. This is a translation of the book that was originally published in Arabic, by Phoenix Publishing and Distribution of Amman, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Nawal Faheem Abed Alrouf Halawa, the author/editor, is a novelist and researc...

Mein Kampf - The Official 1939 Edition Murphy Translation

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Report copyright infringementby Adolf Hitler (Author), James Murphy (Translator), Bob Carruthers (Introduction by)"The great masses of the people will more easily fall victim to a big lie than to a small one." Adolf Hitler The officially sanctioned English language edition of 'Mein Kampf' was translated and introduced by James Murphy. The edition using his translation was first published as a two volume set in the UK in 1939 and also in 22 weekly parts by Hutchison and Co Ltd. This authentic ...

The Surfman's Daughter: Growing up in a Cape Cod village 1904-1929

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Report copyright infringementby Rebecca Locklear (Author)Missing piano keys, a "cold" fire, and chickens in the outhouse... Journey to Chatham, Cape Cod, Massachusetts in 1904 to meet Roxane Eldredge in this short-story biography. Spirited and inquisitive as a child, Roxane tries to be good, but gets into scrapes. From pranks to starting a house fire, things go awry. Yet she also exudes responsibility by trapping skunks and picking cranberries to help with family finances and by volunteering ...

Herbal Elixirs Of Life (1959) - Paperback

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by Raymond W. Bernard (Author)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Number of Pages: 40 Dimensions: 0.1 x 11 x 8.5...

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Report copyright infringementby Joyce B. Lohse (Author)Elizabeth Bonduel McCourt was born in 1854 in Wisconsin. She moved west, married a man named Harvey Doe, and came to be called "Baby" by the miners in Central City, Colorado.After attracting the attention of wealthy Horace Tabor of Leadville, she began a very public affair with Tabor ending with marriage in a private ceremony in 1882. A lavish lifestyle ended after fifteen years with loss of the Tabor fortune in the Silver Crash and Horac...

My Memoirs of the Dark Shadows Conventions: From August 1993 - June 2016

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Report copyright infringementby Anthony Taylor (Author)Have you ever wondered what happened to the original cast of Dark Shadows after it was taken off the air in 1971? Purchase this book and you will find out. Number of Pages: 36 Dimensions: 0.25 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: May 28, 2024

The Alaska Bush Pilot's Son: The Story of Mark A. Gaede

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Report copyright infringementby Naomi Gaede-Penner (Author), Mark A. Gaede (Author)Did he expect that at age 14 he would be in a Piper J-3 flying nearly upside down in a maelstrom above the Cook Inlet? From the time he was a toddler, Mark flew in his father's bush planes, colored airplane pictures, assembled model airplanes, pretended his bicycle was an airplane, and watched airplanes take off and land. He never doubted he'd someday be a pilot, but when his father slid down a mountainside, wo...

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Report copyright infringementby Theodore G. Tappert (Translator)Commemorative Edition of The Notebook of a Colonial Clergyman marking the 250th anniversary of the founding of the Ministerium of Pennsylvania and celebrating the pioneer missionary spirit and work of Henry Melchior Muhlenberg.Henry Melchior Muhlenberg arrived in the American colonies in 1742-a 31-year-old Lutheran pastor-to take up missionary work among the German immigrants who were coming to the New World in search of a new li...

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...

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Report copyright infringementby Corrie Ten Boom (Author)"I know how it feels to be behind a door that can be opened only from the outside, for I have been a prisoner in three different prisons. I learned a great deal in prison as this was a very difficult class in the schoolroom of life. When you are in a difficult class with a good teacher, you learn much-and my teacher was very good. It was Jesus Himself! "I wish I could share with you what I learned during my imprisonment, but I am old and...

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Report copyright infringementby Eric E. Joseph (Author)Carlo Acutis: A Beacon of Light for YouthIn a world often overshadowed by fleeting trends and digital distractions, emerges a luminous beacon of hope and inspiration-Carlo Acutis. "Carlo Acutis: A Beacon of Light for Youth" offers an intimate exploration into the life of this extraordinary young man, whose short but impactful existence continues to illuminate the hearts of many.Born in 1991, Carlo was a child of the digital age, deeply fa...

Autobiography of Ma-ka-tai-me-she-kia-kiak or Black Hawk - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Black Hawk (Author)Black Hawk, born Ma-ka-tai-me-she-kia-kiak, (1767 - October 3, 1838) was a band leader and warrior of the Sauk American Indian tribe in what is now the Midwest of the United States. Although he had inherited an important historic medicine bundle from his father, he was not a hereditary civil chief. Black Hawk earned his status as a war chief or captain by his actions: leading raiding and war parties as a young man, and a band of Sauk warriors...

Taylor Swift: A Little Golden Book Biography

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Report copyright infringementby Wendy Loggia (Author), Elisa Chavarri (Illustrator)#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER - NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Celebrate global superstar Taylor Swift with this collectible Little Golden Book, which tells her inspiring life story alongside gorgeous original illustrations! "A must-have for any Taylor Swift collection."--Rolling Stone Taylor never lets anything hold her back from creating music she loves. With full-color illustrations on every page, Taylor Swift: A Litt...

Silent Warrior: The Marine Sniper's Vietnam Story Continues - Paperback

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by Charles Henderson (Author)The author of the bestselling Vietnam War memoir Marine Sniper continues the incredible true story of Sergeant Carlos Hathcock... In the United States Marine Corps, the most dangerous job in combat is that of the sniper. With no backup and little communication with the outside world, these men disappeared for weeks on end in the wilderness with nothing but intellect and iron will to protect them--as they would watch, wait, and finally strike. But of all of the sni...

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by Meg Greene (Author)Billie Holiday (1915-1959), the legendary jazz singer whose vocal stylings were deeply affecting, continues to enthrall. This biography conveys her hard-luck youth, career triumphs, and then decline and early death. At age 14, despite growing up with an absentee musician father, little schooling, a rape at 10, and jail time for prostitution, this extraordinary girl moved to New York City to find work as a dancer or singer. She soon became the toast of Harlem and went on ...

From a Whisper to a Scream: The Complete Guide to the Music of Led Zeppelin - Paperback

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by Dave Lewis (Author)The indispensable consumers' guide to the music of Led Zeppelin. An album by album, track by track, run-down of every song released by Led Zeppelin, from their classic first album to their best selling albums of the seventies and beyond. Also includes details of their remastered recordings, compilation albums, live albums and Led Zeppelin on DVD.Author BiographyDave Lewis is widely regarded as a foremost authority on Led Zeppelin. He is the editor/publisher of the long r...

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...

To Live and Die a WASP: 38 Women Pilots Who Died in WWII

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Report copyright infringementby William M. Miller (Author)There have been many books about the Women Airforce Service Pilots of WWII (WASP); however, hardly any about the 38 women who lost their lives while flying for the Army Air Corps. This book tells their story.When the war began, the men called these women "girls." They didn't believe this grand experiment could ever work-that the women of America-sisters and wives-could fly Army airplanes all over the country. Yet, these women were patr...

Maria Tallchief: The First Native American Ballerina - Biography of Famous People Children's Biography Books - Paperback

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by Baby Professor (Author)How did a Native American woman become a famous ballerina? What struggles did she win in order to claim her title in the world of ballet? How did the world receive her? Read about the story of Maria Tallchief and be inspired by her decisions and actions. The purpose of reading biographies is to boost your confidence to achieve your goals by taking inspiration from others. Grab a copy today! Number of Pages: 64 Dimensions: 0.13 x 8.5 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: Decembe...

The Defiant 511 of the Alberni Indian Residential School - Paperback

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by Evelyn Thompson-George (Author), Art Thompson (Author)Many Indigenous children experienced the grim realities of residential schools-from physical, sexual, and emotional abuse to malnourishment, forced religious indoctrination, and attempted cultural eradication. In this memoir, Evelyn Thompson-George shares her father's deeply personal account of his time at the Alberni Indian Residential School, where he endured unimaginable abuse from ages five to thirteen.Despite the trauma he faced in...

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 ...

Inspirational Basketball GOATS Stories, Amazing Facts, and Trivia Games: The Ultimate Basketball book for children and teens! - Paperback

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by Harris Baker (Author)Got a young basketball fan who's hungry for some slam-dunk inspiration and fun? You've come to the right place!This book is a must-have for young hoop dreamers who want to dive into the world of basketball greatness.It will inspire your child or teen with stories of legendary players, but it'll also keep them entertained with awesome facts and challenging games-all while promoting mental toughness, resilience, teamwork, and perseverance.This book includes: Greatest Bi...