Biography & Autobiography

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Report copyright infringementby Jack Oujo (Author)What do you do when your career aspiration is snatched away just as it's about to be fulfilled? What happens when the dream you've pursued since childhood crashes and burns, leaving you broke at age 30?You better have a damn good Plan B in place. Jack Oujo spent eight years in the minor leagues pursuing the dream of becoming a major league umpire. This book takes you on his journey, from the decision to become an umpire, through the endless an...

A Book of One's Own: People and Their Diaries

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Report copyright infringementby Thomas Mallon (Author)A literary tour through the notable diaries of history, giving us a window into the private lives of the famous and infamous, with a new introduction by the author "Charming, diverting, and exceptionally intelligent." --The New Yorker Before the age of social media, chronicling one's life was a private matter. In this literary tour through the notable diaries of history, Thomas Mallon is a witty guide to the personal journals of the famous...

Doing Right: From Prosecutor to Reformer: A Journey Through Crime, Corruption, Complacency, and Change

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Report copyright infringementby Jeff Schlanger (Author)From the Manhattan District Attorney's Office to the front lines of public accountability, Jeff Schlanger's Doing Right is the story of one man's journey through crime, corruption, institutional failure, and the hard discipline of conscience.Jeff Schlanger entered the Manhattan District Attorney's Office in 1978, where he spent more than a decade as a senior trial and investigative attorney at the forefront of the office's organized crime...

Broken Silence: Finding My Voice in a World That Tried to Keep Me Quiet

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Report copyright infringementby Sarah Grigg (Author), Russell Grigg (Cover Design by)After surviving abuse in her childhood home in India, Sarah flees to the promised safety of an arranged marriage in Canada. But when she arrives, she discovers that her new husband is as dangerous as the trauma she left behind. Isolated from her family, culture, and support systems, Sarah has to find within herself the courage to leave-not once, but twice, as she fights her natural inclination to forgive and ...

Between Concert Hall and Museum: Musics and Identities of Taiwanese Indigenous People

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Report copyright infringementby Chun-Bin Chen (Author)How do music, performance spaces, and cultural memory shape the identities of Indigenous communities in a rapidly modernizing world?Between Concert Hall and Museum: Musics and Identities of Taiwanese Indigenous People by Chun-bin Chen explores the dynamic relationship between Indigenous musical traditions and contemporary cultural institutions in Taiwan.Through vivid musical stories set in Taiwan's National Concert Hall, Indigenous village...

Adventures of a Balladeer: An inspiring memoir on listening to your inner voice, following your dreams, and finding your

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Report copyright infringementby Dolan Ellis (Author)Adventures of a Balladeer: An inspiring memoir on listening to your inner voice, following your dreams, and finding your hozho invites readers into more than sixty years of extraordinary experiences lived by Arizona's Official State Balladeer, Dolan Ellis. Within these pages, Ellis recounts a lifetime of exciting-and at times, nearly unbelievable-adventures shaped by desert landscapes, unexpected encounters, and the quiet strength of an unse...

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Report copyright infringementby Annette Moureu (Author)What if the trauma etched into your DNA could be rewritten? In Bonds and Betrayal, registered nurse Annette Moureu uses her rare gift of hyperthymesia to replay-in cinematic detail-the violence that rippled from a domineering San Francisco patriarch to her own abusive marriage and fractured motherhood. Yet this unflinching memoir is far more than a catalogue of wounds. Drawing on modern findings about epigenetic inheritance-how stress and...

I Made a Promise I Could Not Keep: Speculative Essays

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Report copyright infringementby David Homel (Author)Back JacketBooks and their writers can get into some pretty murky territory when they set out into the world. Some writers, who might be completely reasonable people in the rest of their lives, turn into liars and sneak-thieves when it comes to telling their tales. They might even make promises they know they can't keep. They're not necessarily setting traps or practising to deceive. Something seems like a good idea, and they go for it. Anot...

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Report copyright infringementby Tacuma Stanfield (Author)License to Life: 21 Lessons I Learned Growing Up - and How They Guide My Life is a powerful blend of memoir and personal development, grounded in real experiences and timeless values.Through twenty-one honest, reflective lessons, Tacuma Stanfield shares the principles that shaped his character-lessons rooted in loyalty, integrity, accountability, discipline, leadership, and resilience. These stories are not told from a place of perfecti...

From Crash to Re-Creation: Navigating Life with a Traumatic Brain Injury

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Report copyright infringementby Amanda Burt (Author), Connie Jensen (Contribution by), CIL Cheung (Cover Design by)At sixteen years old, Amanda had a bright life ahead of her. She was an active teenager who loved to play hockey, and she was about to enter her final year of high school. One day, as she and her friends were driving home following an afternoon of shopping, her life changed forever. A truck T-boned her car, and that resulted in a traumatic brain injury. For over a year, Amanda li...

Resilience: A Journey of Grit, Growth, and Innovation: Thomas Akwasi Baafi

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Report copyright infringementby John Acquaye-Awah (Author)Thomas Baafi was one of six siblings abandoned by his dad in a remote village in Ghana. His mum, uneducated, resorted to peasant farming and petty trade to give all her six children a better life. With so many mouths to feed, her toil began to lag as malnutrition took a toll on the health of her beloved children.By a stroke of luck or serendipity, he was "handpicked" by Uncle Guyman, a direct elder brother of his mother, to be educated...

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Report copyright infringementby Sunny Pak (Author), Kimberley Lim (Editor), Kyoko Takahashi (Cover Design by)Growing up in the U.S. as a South Korean immigrant, Sunny Pak's life was shaped by duty, love, loss, and joy. At its center is her unbreakable bond with her mother, formed in the midst of her parents' troubled marriage, addiction, and the pressures and small victories of starting over in a new country. Born of necessity, protection, and shared grit, their relationship is a fierce inter...

The Rebel and the Peacemaker: The Incredible True Story of Mary and Charles Bagot

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Report copyright infringementby Geraldine Roberts (Author)A relationship takes work, compromise and trust in one another. But in order to make it a special relationship, a little more diplomacy may be required... A relationship takes work, compromise and trust in one another. But in order to make it a special relationship, a little more diplomacy may be required When it came to Charles and Mary Bagot, the gossips of Regency England had more than their fill. The marriage, initially the toast ...

Cool Heat: Anita O'Day and Her Dangerous Jazz Life

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Report copyright infringementby James Gavin (Author)How did Anita O'Day-the legendary jazz singer who, along with Chet Baker, Miles Davis, Gerry Mulligan, and Stan Getz, led the so-called "cool school" of modern jazz-define cool?"That means doing everything that you like to do and getting away with it, you dig?"Her traits included a frosted tone with a dash of vinegar; a blithe, airy rhythmic sense that could make almost any band swing; an ultra-hip bebop vocabulary; and a wisecracking insouc...

Running Wild on the Lawn: The Road to Joy

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Report copyright infringementby Jim Gold (Author)Speaking about the driving force behind this latest addition to his journals, Jim Gold says, "When I grew up, my parents bought a farm in Hamden, a small town in upstate New York, where we spent our summers. The farmhouse had a great lawn. When I saw it for the first time, I loved it so much, I rushed my four-year old body out the door and, in joyous abandon, ran wild on its lawn. What joy and ecstasy!"But, as I remember, my mother said, 'Stop!...

Dancing in the Face of Death: A Journey of Love, Caregiving, and Courage amid a Dementia Diagnosis

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Report copyright infringementby Susan L. Koen (Author)A story of choosing love, integrity, and courage when life changes everythingWhen Susan's partner, Barbara, was diagnosed with the behavioral variant of frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD), a fatal genetic brain disorder, life as they knew it took an unexpected turn. In Dancing in the Face of Death, Susan encapsulates their journey through this life-changing diagnosis, beautifully weaving together the challenges of caregiving and illness with ...

Delays, Detours, and I Do: Travel Misadventures and a Pandemic Destination Wedding (A Short Memoir of Resilience, Determination, Trust and Love)

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Report copyright infringementby Anna Saldivar Turpin (Author)What would you do when you encounter travel mishaps, unexpected airport issues, and the challenges of planning a destination wedding during a pandemic?Follow the extraordinary journey of Anna and Keith as they embark on a rollercoaster ride to say "I Do", travelling from the usually bustling city of Toronto to the stunning landscapes of Hawaii. Battling through the challenges they encounter, their incredible story unfolds with resil...

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Report copyright infringementby John Zheng (Author), Michael Antonucci (Editor)Conversations with Michael S. Harper brings together fourteen interviews with one of the most innovative and influential voices in contemporary American poetry. A distinguished professor at Brown University and the author of fifteen poetry collections, Michael S. Harper (1938-2016) infused his work with the rhythms of jazz and blues, creating a lyrical space where Black history, culture, and spirituality converge.S...

The Risk It Takes to Bloom: On Life and Liberation

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Report copyright infringementby Raquel Willis (Author)One of TIME magazine's 2025 WOMEN OF THE YEAR and 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLEWINNER of the LGBTQ+ Nonfiction, 2024 Best Book AwardsA passionate, powerful memoir by a trailblazing Black transgender activist, tracing her life of transformation and her work towards collective liberation. In 2017, Raquel Willis stepped onto the stage at the National Women's March just hours after the inauguration of Donald Trump. Mid-speech, her microphone was...

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Report copyright infringementby Rankin Roger (Author)I Just Can't Stop It is the honest and compelling autobiography from British Music Legend, Ranking Roger. As the enigmatic frontman of the multicultural band The Beat, Ranking Roger represented the youthful and joyous sound of the post-punk 2 Tone movement. As well as his illustrious career with The Beat and its subsequent iterations, this absorbing book explores Roger's upbringing as a child of the Windrush generation, touring America and ...

Life Punch: Holding On To God and Helping Each Other When Life Hits Hard

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Report copyright infringementby Douglas Hood (Author)Life Punch overflows with stories of struggle, perseverance, faith, and triumph. Because our stories matter-they are meant to be shared. This book will not only captivate you, it will help you see your own story more clearly and draw you into deeper connection and community.Be inspired and reminded of how your life has purpose, and your story is meant to bless others.What do you do when life hits you... and you didn't see it coming?A job lo...

Onwuchekwa, Death Waits: A Memoir of Grief, Memory and Brotherhood

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Report copyright infringementby Nnamdi Kanaga (Author)In Igbo culture, names are more than just individual markers; they carry the weight of destiny. My younger brother, Peter, bore the name, Onwuchekwa-"Death, wait"-a command, a defiance, a plea. Growing up, I thought his name was mighty, almost untouchable. I mean, telling death to wait? What could be bolder than that? But surprisingly, death did not wait. It came too soon- abrupt, unrelenting, leaving behind only silence and unanswered que...

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Report copyright infringementby Abimael (Author)In "The Miracle Baby," a grieving mother, having lost ten sons, cries out for justice and answers. One fateful night, her pleas are met by a divine presence-Jesus Christ-who promises her a child. A month later, she finds herself pregnant with twins. After the boy tragically dies, the girl is born with extraordinary gifts: vision and the power to heal. As she grows, she becomes a fierce protector, fighting those who destroyed her family and seek ...

Me, Mom & the Monster: Our Dance Through Huntington's Disease

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Report copyright infringementby Corinne Brown (Author)"The results of your predictive testing are here, and they show that you did inherit the gene for Huntington's disease."Those words, delivered by the neurologist to 57-year-old Mae Brown, forever changed her life and the lives of her family. Me, Mom & the Monster is a soul-stirring memoir that follows the path of this farming wife, businesswoman, mother and grandmother who lived a life with a monster of a disease. Interwoven with Mae's...

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Report copyright infringementby Azariah Nasya (Author)A Threefold Cord is a raw and emotional memoir chronicling Azariah Nasya's journey of resilience through homelessness, abuse, and betrayal. This profoundly personal story illuminates the power of faith and inner strength.Readers of A Threefold Cord will gain: A candid portrait of adversity - Azariah pulls no punches detailing her struggles with poverty, toxic relationships, and the search for belonging An inspiring story of perseverance -...

Stop All the Clocks: More Conversations with Shaman, Taiji Master, Rainforest Activist Jef Crab

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Report copyright infringementby Margaret Ann Harrell (Author)The accidental result of a collaboration by Margaret A. Harrell and Jef Crab, Stop All the Clocks was conceived when Jef read Margaret's just-prior book, An Underground PRINCIPIA: "My biggest concern," he said immediately, "is that I have no idea how many people will be able to grasp the depth of the principles you describe. It is amazing enough that you take a lifetime of experiences and connect them into a driving force that leads...

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Report copyright infringementby Master Sergeant Gustave (Author)"They said I was guilty. I chose to fight."A soldier's integrity. A false accusation. A battle for justice that shook the foundation of everything he believed in.Liar, Liar, Soldier on Fire is a gripping firsthand account of honor put on trial-where truth battles betrayal and a soldier's legacy hangs in the balance.When Master Sergeant Everell R. Gustave set out to boost morale by opening a swimming pool for troops in Donovia, he...

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Report copyright infringementby David R. Mills (Author)Quaking Aspen, or Pando, is the largest living organism on Earth-an aspen grove in Utah with over 47,000 trunks and millions of leaves, all connected through a single root system. I was a miniature of that aspen grove. For me, the earth where this connection grew was the Québec Provincial Police, the "Sûreté du Québec." The helicopter and I were the roots, linking each mission, each day, and each moment. Every mission became a new tree in...

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Report copyright infringementby Jonathan Alexander (Author)A personal, critical guide to seeing queer art's wounds and possibilities Damage asks how to look at images marked by queer pain without turning that pain into shock or pretending it isn't there. Writer and critic Jonathan Alexander answers by pairing close looking with lived experience. The result is intimate and analytic at once, a book that stays with hard feelings while still making room for possibility. Damage blends personal sto...

Prose; With an Introd. Comprising Some Familiar Letters

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Report copyright infringementby Edward Rowland Sill (Author)This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of...

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Report copyright infringementby Keith McHenry (Author)Soup Street is the first memoir of Food Not Bombs co-founder Keith McHenry. He shares the events and family history that influenced his dedication to ending the political and economic system that is ravaging our environment and exploits the poor. The book also paints a picture of the transition from a world before interstate highways and chain stores to the sterile violent society we live in today. The memoir of Food Not Bombs co-founder K...

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Report copyright infringementby Deb Haaland (Author)Former cabinet secretary, organizer, congresswoman, and New Mexico 2026 gubernatorial Democratic nominee Deb Haaland shares her story, offering a powerful and personal look at what it means to be "the first." Nothing about Deb Haaland's upbringing or family history set her up for a life of firsts: the first Native American woman elected to chair a state political party in the United States, one of the first two Native American women elected ...