Biography & Autobiography
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The Life of MohammedMohammed's life is an epic story. He was an orphan who rose from poverty to become the first ruler of all of Arabia. He created a new religion, new methods of war and a new political system including a legal code, the Sharia. Mohammed...
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The Wilder Muir: The Curious Nature of John MuirWhether he is cheering for untamed mountain sheep or braving a high-country storm that would sweep away lesser mortals, John Muir--naturalist, author, and advocate--is forever passionate, often droll, and always inspirational. This collection of his little-known pieces have been culled from private letters, magazine...
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Wheels Within Wheels: The Making of a TravellerIn this beautifully written and searingly honest autobiography, the intrepid cyclist and traveler Dervla Murphy remembers her richly unconventional first thirty years. She describes her determined childhood self - strong-willed and beguiled by books from the first - her intermittent formal education and the...
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A Piece of the Mountain: The Story of Blaise PascalA biography of one of the most important scientists and mathematicians of the 1600's. Not only was he a brilliant scientist, but he was converted to Christianity as an adult and became a devoted apologist for the Christian faith. Of special interest to home...
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Abd Al-Rahman III: The First Cordoban CaliphAbd al-Rahman III (891 - 961) was the greatest of the Umayyad rulers of Spain and the first to take the title of Caliph. During his reign, Islamic Spain became wealthy and prosperous. He founded the great Caliphate of Madinat al-Zahra at Cordova and...
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Broken Open: Mountains, Demons, Treadmills and a Search for NirvanaDavid Clark is a formerly obese alcoholic and fast food junkie who found a new life in running. Now, thirteen years after his transformation, he shares his inspiring story of taking running to the extreme edge of his physical and spiritual breaking points. Having...
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Great Economic Thinkers: An Introduction-From Adam Smith to Amartya SenGreat Economic Thinkers presents an accessible introduction to the lives and works of thirteen of the most influential economists of modern times: Adam Smith, David Ricardo, John Stuart Mill, Karl Marx, Alfred Marshall, Joseph Schumpeter, John Maynard Keynes, and Nobel Prize winners Friedrich Hayek,...
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Terry O'Neill- The ultimate record of the work of a world-class photographer- Capturing the iconic, candid, and unguarded moments of the famous and the notoriousTerry was everywhere in the 60s - he knew everything and everyone that was happening Keith RichardsTerry O'Neill rates rightly as...
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Collected Works, Volume 3Re-launch of the Collected Works of the legendary revolutionary in paperback Among the most influential political and social forces of the twentieth century, modern communism rests firmly on philosophical, political, and economic underpinnings developed by Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov, later known as Lenin. For anyone...
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Diana: A Closely Guarded SecretInspector Ken Wharfe, the first royalty protection officer to publish a memoir, was a crucial figure in the life of Diana, Princess of Wales, for nearly seven years. He became a close friend and trusted confidant. His first-hand contradicts many of the so-called "facts"...
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Karl Doenitz and the Last Days of the Third ReichAmong the military leaders of the Second World War, Grand Admiral Karl Doenitz remains a deeply enigmatic figure. As chief of the German submarine fleet he earned Allied respect as a formidable enemy. But after he succeeded Hitler -- to whom he was unquestioningly...
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The Life and Work of George Boole: A Prelude to the Digital Age* Founder of the field of Computer Science* 150th Anniversary of his deathThis book is the first full-length biography of George Boole (1815-1864), who has been variously described as the founder of pure mathematics, father of computer science and discoverer of symbolic logic. Boole...
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Wielding the Sword: Preachers and Teachers of God's WordWielding the Sword is a great introduction to the men who preached and the women who taught God's Word from the early church and throughout history. They stood up to heresy and oppression to show the Gospel to the world in a way that...
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Blaise Pascal: Miracles and ReasonFew people have had as many influences on as many different fields as true Renaissance man Blaise Pascal. At once a mathematician, philosopher, theologian, physicist, and engineer, Pascal's discoveries, experiments, and theories helped usher in a modern world of scientific thought and methodology. In...
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The Next Ones: How McDavid, Matthews and a Group of Young Guns Took Over the NHLThe NHL is a young man's league. How young? Connor McDavid was twenty years old when he won the scoring title and MVP in 2017. Auston Matthews was still a nineteen-year-old rookie when he tied for second in the Rocket Richard Trophy race with...
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Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers: The Rise of Motörhead"Mot rhead, remember me now, Mot rhead, alright " Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers is the first book to celebrate the classic-era Mot rhead lineup of Lemmy Kilmister, "Fast" Eddie Clarke, and Phil "Philthy Animal" Taylor. Through interviews with all of the principal troublemakers,...
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Young Neil: The Sugar Mountain Years"A supremely compelling chronicle of Young's first 20 years." -- Rolling Stone "This is a book written by a true fan for true fans." -- Publishers Weekly Includes many previously unseen photos and set lists Exploring a time in this Rock and Roll Hall...
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Herbert HooverThis biography introduces readers to Herbert Hoover including his early career as a geology engineer, his early political career, and key events from Hoover's administration including the Great Depression. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast...
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Billy Graham: A Biography of America's Greatest EvangelistThe Inspirational Story of the Twentieth Century's Greatest Evangelist Billy Graham has preached the gospel message in person to more people than anyone in history, and millions more have heard him through television, radio, and film. His faithful witness is testimony to his great...
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Billy Graham: A Biography of America's Greatest EvangelistThe Inspirational Story of the Twentieth Century's Greatest Evangelist Billy Graham has preached the gospel message in person to more people than anyone in history, and millions more have heard him through television, radio, and film. His faithful witness is testimony to his great...
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