Biography & Autobiography
Explore the best biography and autobiography books, featuring top autobiographies and the best biographies of all time.
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Women of Science: 100 Inspirational LivesWomen have played a vital role in scientific discovery, although at times their participation has gone unrecognised. Their scholarly research and discoveries have provided a rich tapestry to add to the scientific endeavours of the world. It is important that these women be viewed...
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Wolf of the Deep: Raphael Semmes and the Notorious Confederate Raider CSS AlabamaThe electrifying story of Raphael Semmes and the CSS Alabama, the Confederate raider that destroyed Union ocean shipping and took more prizes than any other raider in naval history. In July, 1862, Semmes received orders to take command of a secret new British-built steam...
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Wisconsin Idols: 100 Heroes Who Changed the State, the World, and MeInspiring stories of celebrities and locals who made their presence known in Wisconsin Discover intriguing true tales of legends and trailblazers who left their mark on Wisconsin's history and communities, including the Beatles, Georgia O'Keeffe, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Harrison Ford, Joni Mitchell, Abraham Lincoln, Oprah...
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Willy Ronis by Willy Ronis: The Master Photographer's Unpublished AlbumsWilly Ronis curated and commentated on the iconic images featured in this beautiful volume that retraces his career and contributions to photography and photojournalism. A key figure in twentieth-century photography, Willy Ronis conveyed the poetic reality of postwar Paris and Provence in iconic black-and-white...
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Why I'm Winning: How You Can Too!Seeing fellow human beings win in life just gives me a warm feeling inside and motivates me to keep moving forward to accomplishing my winning vision. "Chris did not have any outside sales experience, but was confident that given the opportunity he could succeed....
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Who Was Wilma Mankiller?Learn about the life and legacy of the first woman to serve as principal chief of the Cherokee Nation! Wilma Mankiller's struggle for political change throughout her life will be sure to inspire readers in this addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling...
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Who KnewBarry Diller, one of America's most successful businessmen, reveals himself here--his successes, failures, and struggles--with surprising candor and intimacy in a memoir rich in Hollywood lore and filled with business acumen. Writing in his singular voice, Barry Diller delivers an astute business memoir, an...
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When Women Ran Fifth Avenue: Glamour and Power at the Dawn of American FashionNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - A glittering portrait of the golden age of American department stores and of three visionary women who led them, from the award-winning author of The Plaza. - "Ms. Satow's carefully researched book is compulsively readable: I found myself dashing...
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When Rock Met Hip-Hop: How Run-DMC, Aerosmith, Anthrax, the Beastie Boys, and More Crossed Cultural and Musical BoundariesOne of the most important events in modern music remains the late 80s cross-collision of rock and hip hop. Aerosmith/Run DMC, Beastie Boys Paul's Boutique, Public Enemy and Anthrax, Rick Rubin and Russell Simmons, De La Soul and Third Bass, and the 318 hip...
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What My Brother Knew: A MemoirFor readers who were inspired by Alua Arthur's Briefly Perfectly Human, an emotional, eye-opening account of one woman's journey from loss and abuse to healing and spiritual awakening. As a boy, Jay Amelong predicted the accident that caused his death, down to the color...
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Went to London, Took the Dog: The Diary of a 60-Year-Old RunawayFrom the beloved writer Nina Stibbe, a warm and funny story of a woman changing her life at 60. 'A unique comic voice, endlessly funny' - David Nicholls, author of One Day 'Painfully funny, but also deeply moving' - Meg Mason, author of Sorrow...
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We Need to Talk about . . . Kevin BridgesThe comic autobiography of 2014 A comedian's autobiography? I wonder if he's ever used humour to deflect from his insecurities? To avoid being bullied? Is there heartache behind the humour? I wonder if he's a manic-depressive? Tears of a clown? Yes, all of that....
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Walter Lippmann: An Intellectual BiographyThe life and ideas of one of the twentieth century's leading political thinkers Walter Lippmann (1889-1974) was among the most influential and wide-ranging political writers in modern America. As both a journalist and political theorist, he shaped ideas about liberalism and democracy, the nature...
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Vivienne Westwood: The Illustrated World of a Fashion VisionaryA beautifully illustrated celebration of the life and work of activist, provocateur, and fashion icon Vivienne Westwood. Vivienne Westwood spent more than five decades breaking the rules and pushing the envelope of the fashion world. Renowned for her rebellious spirit and avant-garde designs, Westwood...
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Vision of InspirationA Vision Of Inspiration is a book about Love, Abuse, Mental Health, and Faith. Going through life hating yourself and wanting to die, because you could never be enough, or perfect for humans that claim they love you. The same humans that claim they...
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Uplifting Stories: True Tales to Inspire You to Take ActionThis collection of inspirational narratives, curated by the popular founder of Uplifting Content, is sure to change your perspective--and maybe even restore your faith in humanity. If you can't bear to watch the news lately, you're not alone. Luckily, Ione Butler is here to...
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Under A Croatian SunAuthor: Anthony StancombPublisher: John BlakePublished: 06/05/2014Pages: 320Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.69lbsSize: 7.81h x 5.06w x 0.72dISBN: 9781782199113This title is not returnable
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Un Casque Bleu Chez Les Khmers Rouges: Journal d'Un Soldat de la Paix, Cambodge 1992Pour sa premiere mission exterieure, le capitaine Guillaume Ancel, 27 ans, debarque en mai 1992 au Cambodge, pays ravage par vingt annees de guerre. Avec les soldats de la mission de paix de l'APRONUC (Autorite Provisoire des Nations Unies au Cambodge), il s'agit de...
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Unburied: The True Story of Hannah Beswick, the Manchester MummyThe macabre tale of an eighteenth-century woman immortalised in folklore as the 'Manchester Mummy'. In 1835, the Manchester Natural History Society opened the doors of its museum. Taking pride of place in its collection were three mummies: one was Egyptian, one was Peruvian and...
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Two Visions CollideAuthor: Carl FergusonPublisher: Newman SpringsPublished: 01/30/2025Pages: 152Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.62lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.41dISBN: 9798890611130
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