Biography & Autobiography
Explore the best biography and autobiography books, featuring top autobiographies and the best biographies of all time.
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A Short History of Ancient RomeExperience the sights, sounds and smells of the Roman world, and meet its most intriguing and influential characters, as this immersive account brings 1000 years of history to life.Combining impeccable research with riveting and action-packed storytelling, we follow the inception, expansion and ultimate fall...
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Aquinas: A Beginner's GuideCharting the life and thought of this hugely influential medieval thinker. The ultimate introduction to the greatest medieval philosopher, Saint Thomas Aquinas "At last. A concise, accessible and compelling introduction to Aquinas's thought." Kelly James Clark, Professor of Philosophy, Calvin College The greatest of...
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André André Leon Talley--A Fabulously Fashionable Fairy Tale★ "Fashion king Talley is brought to tender, glorious life by the award-winning team of Weatherford and Sanders"--Booklist, starred review★"...sure to inspire young fashion-lovers--especially any who feel like outsiders."--BCCB, starred reviewThis captivating biography chronicles the remarkable journey of fashion legend André Leon Talley-from humble...
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Andrizo Man: A Call To Distinctive & Authentic ManhoodThe Andrizo Man is a clarion call for real men. This book is written for men by a man who has struggled in all of the same ways that men do and learned some valuable life lessons along the way. In today's culture, it...
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Andrew CarnegieA New York Times bestseller! "Beautifully crafted and fun to read." --Louis Galambos, The Wall Street Journal "Nasaw's research is extraordinary." --San Francisco Chronicle "Make no mistake: David Nasaw has produced the most thorough, accurate and authoritative biography of Carnegie to date." --Salon.com The...
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An Animal Poem for Every Day of the YearCelebrate animals with this daily anthology of poetry with one entry for every day of the year. From beloved pets to majestic wildlife, and even the first dog in space, animals have long been a source of inspiration for poets across the ages. Animals...
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A Man Without a Country: 20th Anniversary EditionThe last of the canonical Kurt Vonnegut books, A Man Without a Country spent eight weeks on the New York Times hardcover nonfiction bestseller list, selling over a quarter-million copies This 20th anniversary edition features a new introduction by Lewis Black. "For all those...
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All Those Moments: Stories of Heroes, Villains, Replicants, and Blade RunnersHe came to mainstream prominence as a machine more human than his creators in Blade Runner, terrified us as a hitchhiker bent on his own death and the death of anyone who got in his way in The Hitcher, and unforgettably portrayed a lonely...
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All the World's Your Stage Shakespeare for Today: Discover the World of Shakespeare Through 8 of His Most Famous PlaysEight exciting Shakespeare retellings for kids, alongside the story of his life and the history of Tudor London, all beautifully illustrated. Introduce your child to the work of William Shakespeare in this gorgeous treasury for all the family to enjoy. By expertly reimagining eight...
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A Japanese Art Journey: A Curator's Memoir of Polka Dot Pumpkins, Paper Dolls and Woodblock PrintsPassion, Art, and Identity: A Multicultural Memoir of Finding One's Place in the World In this engaging memoir, Japanese art historian and curator Meher McArthur transports you into the extraordinary world of Japanese art -- from ceramics, swords, prints and textiles to Buddhist art,...
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Against the Wind: Reflections on a Self-Determined LifeThe "Mountain King" looks back on eight decades, summit controversies, and his lasting legacy of climbing for the experience and the journey Reinhold Messner is one of history's greatest mountaineers, a man who pushed the frontier of what is possible for a whole generation...
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After the EclipseA New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice. A fierce memoir of a mother's murder, a daughter's coming-of-age in the wake of immense loss, and her mission to know the woman who gave her life.When Sarah Perry was twelve, she saw a partial eclipse;...
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Actionable Gamification - Beyond Points, Badges, and LeaderboardsThe new era of Gamification and Human-Focused Design optimizes for motivation and engagement over traditional Function-Focused Design. Within the industry, studies on game mechanics and behavioral psychology have become proliferate. However, few people understand how to merge the two fields into experience designs that...
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A Complete Guide to Surviving as a Preacher's KidAmong the many misconceptions of being the son of the preacher, there are many assumptions that need to be set straight. For Ronnie Duckworth Jr., it was not easy being the preacher's son at an early age, but as he grew into an adult,...
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24 Hours Inside the President's Bunker: 9-11-01: The White HouseAfter Maj. Robert J. Darling organizes President Bush's trip to Florida on Sept. 10, 2001, he believes the next couple of days will be quiet. He has no idea that a war is about to begin. The next day, after terrorists crash airliners into...
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Xavier X Atencio: The Legacy of an Artist, Imagineer, and Disney LegendFrom apprentice animator on Pinocchio to the lyricist behind "Yo Ho, Yo Ho A Pirates Life for Me," Xavier "X" Atencio's Disney career was diverse and spectacular. Now for the first time his talent, humor, and creativity come to life in a book celebrating...
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Words from a Fashion Icon: Guccio GucciThe Fashion Icons Quote Series is a series of gift books full of inspiring and fabulous quotes from fashion icons across the generations. Words from a Fashion Icon: Guccio Gucci is a fully illustrated collection of quotes with Megan Hess' iconic and hugely popular...
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Words from a Fashion Icon: Coco ChanelThe Fashion Icons Quote Series is a series of gift books full of inspiring and fabulous quotes from fashion icons across the generations. Words from a Fashion Icon: Coco Chanel is a fully illustrated collection of quotes with Megan Hess' iconic and hugely popular...
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Words from a Fashion Icon: Christian DiorThe Fashion Icons Quote Series is a series of gift books full of inspiring and fabulous quotes from fashion icons across the generations. Fashion Icons: Christian Dior Quotes is a fully illustrated collection of quotes with Megan Hess' iconic and hugely popular illustrations, profiling...
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Wolverine Tracks: On the Trail of Memory and Meaning in the WildIn this "book of great power and tenderness" (Charles Foster), a quest for an elusive animal reveals the comfort of nature in a changing, uncertain world. "Deeply philosophical, addressing the questions that we are all pondering about our place in this world and the...
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