Biography & Autobiography

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Report copyright infringementby William Gershom Collingwood (Author)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, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work...

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

Queen of the Skies: The Inspiring Story of Bessie Coleman

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Report copyright infringementby Beth Powell (Author), Gigi Coleman (Contribution by), Stephen Walton (Contribution by)Before our beloved aviators, like Amelia Earhart and Charles Lindbergh soared into our hearts, there was Bessie Coleman. Bessie Coleman was the first African American and Native American woman to receive her pilot's license. Queen of the Skies is an intimate portrait of Bessie Coleman, told in collaboration with the family from their perspective. From her humble upbringing pic...

Friend of the Devil: My Wild Ride with Jerry Garcia and Grateful Dead

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Report copyright infringementby Len Dell'amico (Author)The inside story of Jerry Garcia and Grateful Dead from one of the few non-band members allowed in the band's inner circle: filmmaker, Len Dell'Amico. From 1980 to 1995, he witnessed brilliance, love, happy chaos, and pot. Lots of pot. As a friend and a filmmaker, Len Dell'Amico was one of the few non-band members allowed into the inner circle of Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead, and he captured their lives for over 15 years. At a time...

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 Henry Melchior Muhlenberg (Author), Doberstein (Editor), 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 ...

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

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Report copyright infringementby 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 ...

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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

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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...

Silent Warrior: The Marine Sniper's Vietnam Story Continues

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Report copyright infringementby 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 ...

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Report copyright infringementby 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...

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

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Report copyright infringementby 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 e...

Bad Fat Black Girl: Notes from a Trap Feminist

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Report copyright infringementby 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 inne...

Sacagawea's Son: The Life of Jean Baptiste Charbonneau

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Report copyright infringementby Marion Tinling (Author)When the explorers Lewis and Clark asked the Shoshone woman Sacagawea and her husband, French trapper Toussaint Charbonneau, to act as interpreters for their expedition, the couple brought along their two-month-old son, Jean Baptiste. Over the course of the two-year journey, baby Baptiste won the hearts of the rough men of the corps. Captain Clark called him "my little dancing boy." But the rest of the story of this intriguing young figur...

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

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Report copyright infringementby 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 Di...

The Defiant 511 of the Alberni Indian Residential School

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Report copyright infringementby 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.D...

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Report copyright infringementby Kelly Bishop (Author), Amy Sherman-Palladino (Foreword by)INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A Goodreads Choice Awards Winner "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 memoir from beloved actress Kelly Bishop, spanning her six decades in show business in A Chorus Line, Dirty Dancing, Gilmore Girls, and much more. Kelly Bishop's long, ...

Be Ready When the Luck Happens: A Memoir

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Report copyright infringementby Ina Garten (Author)#1 NEW YORK TIMES 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.A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: The New York Times Book Review, Time, The New Yorker, Vanity Fair, Town & Country Here, for the first time, Ina Garten presents an in...

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

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Report copyright infringementby Harris Baker (Author)Looking for That Perfect Book for Basketball Lovers That Inspires and Educates Your Young Baller?Want your child or teen to soak up mental toughness, perseverance, resilience, and teamwork from those basketball GOATs while having a fun read? You've come to the right place! This book offers a winning combo of inspiring stories, fascinating facts, and interactive games to keep them entertained and learning.This book includes: Greatest Biogra...

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

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Report copyright infringementby 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 Taylor Swift fan.Author BiographyArie Kaplan (he/him) is the USA Today bestselling author of 96 Facts About Taylor Swift, Frankie and the Dragon, The Jurassic Park Little Golden Book, and many other children's books and graphic novels. He's also a screenwriter...

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Report copyright infringementby James McVey (Author)Martha Maxwell grew up on the frontier in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin and traveled west to Colorado on the Oregon Trail. She worked in mining camps and became famous as taxidermist and naturalist.James McVey presents an independent woman struggling to balance needs of family with demands of her careers as a naturalist and businesswoman.Martha Maxwell: Natural History Pioneer is part of the Now You Know Bio series on notable Coloradans. ...

Taylor Swift: In Her Own Words: Young Reader Edition

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Report copyright infringementby 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 se...

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

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Report copyright infringementby Charlene Pell (Author)2025 IBPA Book Award, Silver Winner for the disabled communities category.2025 Feathered Quill Book Award Winner for the Inspirational category.2024 IAN Book of the Year Award, Grand Prize Non-Fiction Books of the Year, Second Place.BookLife's Best of 2024, Memoir.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...

Jewels For A Crown: The Story Of The Chagall Windows

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Report copyright infringementby Miriam K. Freund (Author), D'Harnoncourt (Foreword by) Number of Pages: 66 Dimensions: 0.14 x 10 x 7.01 IN Publication Date: July 14, 2012

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Report copyright infringementby M. A. Squire (Author)The Official Biography of Erik Beckjord: Cryptozoologist Scientific analysis of hairs from four different states, four different Bigfoot sightings... between human and gorilla, but neither one... Scientific analysis of fast-moving, tubular, zigzagging object in Loch Ness...Erik Beckjord was a one-of-a-kind hunter of all things out of the ordinary, a seeker of answers to questions many daren't even ask. He was a dedicated cryptozoologist who...

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Report copyright infringementby John J. Koneazny (Author)Tales of the Intercoastal Waterway by Colonel John J. Koneazny takes you along on the voyages of the Fayaway as they make their trips down the 'Grand Ditch' and beyond. Along with the adventures of Fayaway, Koneazny related experiences of friends and acquaintances he and his wife Dottie met along the 'Way. Read about the sailors that were shipwrecked in a hurricane, then after days floating in the Atlantic Ocean were rescued and thrown ...

It Shined: The Saga of the Ozark Mountain Daredevils

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Report copyright infringementby Michael Supe Granda (Author)As the turbulent 60's began to fade into the calmer 70's, a coterie of young singers, songwriters, musicians, artists, and poets began to congregate, musically on the stage of The New Bijou Theater - the Springfield, Missouri nightclub that would become the loose-knit group's home. What started as an informal weekly gathering, quickly morphed into a formal band. Dubbed the Family Tree, they became a favorite of the local counter-cult...

Theodore Roosevelt: An Autobiography by Theodore Roosevelt

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Report copyright infringementby Theodore Roosevelt (Author)Theodore Roosevelt (October 27, 1858 - January 6, 1919; was the 26th President of the United States. He is well remembered for his energetic persona, range of interests and achievements, leadership of the Progressive Movement, model of masculinity, and his "cowboy" image. He was a leader of the Republican Party and founder of the short-lived Progressive ("Bull Moose") Party of 1912. Before becoming President (1901-1909) he held office...

Wolfhilde's Hitler Youth Diary 1939-1946

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Report copyright infringementby Wolfhilde Von K. Nig (Author)Wolfhilde's Hitler Youth Diary is the chronicle of a girl growing up in Munich during the most volatile time in world history. WHAT OTHERS HAVE SAID ABOUT THE DIARY Initially, the material upset me emotionally in an unexpected way. It took me some time to re-read the diary entries one by one to gain a calmer perspective. Of course, for 60 years or longer I have been aware of the strategies and tactics, the techniques and methods app...

Lucky George: The Unforgettable Adventures of a Free-Lance Photographer

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Report copyright infringementby George Kufrin (Author)The autobiography of Chicago's award-winning free-lance photographer, George Kufrin. Packed with Chicago history and Kufrin's photographs, the book chronicles a 50-year career that took him across America, photographing the movers and shakers of his time. John F. Kennedy, Barry Goldwater, Dean Witter, Lena Horne, Burt Lancaster, Nat "King" Cole, Maria Tallchief, Studs Terkel, Gwendolyn Brooks, Adlai Stevenson and Alice Neel are just a few ...