Biography & Autobiography
Explore the best biography and autobiography books, featuring top autobiographies and the best biographies of all time.
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The Dictionary People: The Unsung Heroes Who Created the Oxford English DictionaryA WASHINGTON POST BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR - The New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice - A history and celebration of the many far-flung volunteers who helped define the English language, word by word. "Enthralling and exuberant, Sarah Ogilvie tells the surprising...
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The Conductor: The Story of Rev. John Rankin, Abolitionism's Essential Founding FatherKnown in his day as the "Father of Abolitionism," Reverend John Rankin is one of the greatest heroes previously lost to history. Sitting high above the small community of Ripley, Ohio, a lantern shone in the front window of a small, red brick home...
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The Call to Arms: The Clerk Who Dared the Great Adventure"The Call to Arms" is the life story of First World War hero William Palstra between 1914 and 1917. In 1914 he leaves his job as an office clerk in London, sails to Australia in a steam-ship, and takes a job as a clerk...
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The B-Side of ParadiseAuthor: Alfred D'AlessandroPublisher: What to Do MediaPublished: 09/25/2024Pages: 246Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 1.10lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63dISBN: 9798991352529
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The Bipolar Runner: A MemoirAuthor: Jacqui Louise SwallowPublisher: Pepper PressPublished: 10/13/2024Pages: 246Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.64lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.52dISBN: 9781923236110
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The Beckwith Dynasty: A Ranching Empire in Colorado's Wet Mountain ValleyThe Beckwith Ranch in Colorado's Wet Mountain Valley was created through foresight, grit, determination, and even a bit of cunning. Beginning in 1869, and with no experience in ranching, George Beckwith and his sons Edwin and Elton built one of the largest and most...
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The Bataan Death March: A Soldier's Personal Story of Survival and Captivity Under the JapaneseShortly after the surprise bombing of Pearl Harbor in late 1941, over 70,000 American and Filipino servicemen were captured by the Japanese in the Philippines. What ensued for these young men is considered by many military historians to be one of the most barbaric...
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The Babe with the PowerAuthor: Joyel MariePublisher: Joyel Marie BooksPublished: 10/22/2024Pages: 284Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.80lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.64dISBN: 9798990334403
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The Adventures of Cancer BitchS.L. Wisenberg, known for writing that is "seriously funny," proves in this acerbic chronicle that a cancer diary can be at once hilarious, rageful, and feminist. She passes through the expected rites of breast cancer--diagnosis, surgery, and chemotherapy--but her responses are less expected: she...
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Tea with WinnicottIn a work of startling originality, Professor Brett Kahr has resurrected Donald Winnicott from the dead and has invited him for a memorable cup of tea at 87 Chester Square - his former London residence - where the two men discuss Winnicott's life and...
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Tales from the Sharp End: A Portrait of ChileTales from the Sharp End: A Portrait of Chile is based on fifteen years of Natascha Scott-Stokes living and exploring the country of Chile. The book offers a vivid tapestry of stories ranging from history and culture to flora and fauna, woven into the...
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Superstar GuitarsForeword by James Dean Bradfield, Manic Street Preachers A collection that has to be seen to be believed, Superstar Guitars showcases the most famous six-strings in the history of music, in exquisite detail. Photographer Eleanor Jane has travelled the world, documenting the legendary guitars...
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S? Se?or: My Liverpool YearsA revelatory memoir from Liverpool legend and global football star Bobby Firmino. Master of the no-look goal and Anfield favourite, Roberto 'Bobby' Firmino, signed for Liverpool in July 2015. Over the next eight years - and seven winners' medals - he established himself as...
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Sri Aurobindo or the Adventure of ConsciousnessIn this century, so hurried, incoherent, full of riches which dominate us more than they serve, we have need of a true mastery and of the joy that comes of it. But our psychology knows yet only the surfaces of being, and our imported...
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So You Wanna Be a Rock & Roll Star: How I Machine-Gunned a Roomful Of Record Executives and Other True Tales from a Drummer's LifeAfter years of working day jobs and making music in his basement, Jacob Slichter wondered if his dreams of rock stardom were a vain illusion. Then he was recruited by two of his successful musician friends to form a band that became Semisonic. Who...
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Soy Martin Luther King, Jr.Author: Brad MeltzerPublisher: VistaPublished: 02/09/2024Pages: 40Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.65lbsSize: 7.40h x 7.30w x 0.50dISBN: 9781669915201Language: Spanish
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Soy Leonardo Da VinciAuthor: Brad MeltzerPublisher: VistaPublished: 02/09/2024Pages: 40Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.65lbsSize: 7.40h x 7.30w x 0.50dISBN: 9781669915188Language: SpanishAudience: Ages 4-8
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Soy Jane GoodallAuthor: Brad MeltzerPublisher: VistaPublished: 02/09/2024Pages: 40Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.65lbsSize: 7.40h x 7.30w x 0.50dISBN: 9781669915195Language: SpanishAudience: Ages 4-8
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Soy Harriet TubmanAuthor: Brad MeltzerPublisher: VistaPublished: 02/09/2024Pages: 40Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.65lbsSize: 7.40h x 7.30w x 0.50dISBN: 9781669915218Language: SpanishAudience: Ages 4-8Review Citation(s): Booklist 08/01/2024 pg. 64
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Sovok: (The Memoirs of a Liar?)UPDATED: April 2023 edition has been reformatted and contains many photographs. Described by one literary critic as "Jack Kerouac narrating the adventures of Thomas Pynchon's character, Tyrone Slothrop, only in Russia," SOVOK takes you on a front-row view of the transition from Soviet Union...
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