Biography & Autobiography
Explore the best biography and autobiography books, featuring top autobiographies and the best biographies of all time.
-
Claudia Dijo ¡Sí!: La Historia de la Primera Presidenta de MéxicoSPANISH LANGUAGE EDITION*STARRED REVIEW*"A wonderfully detailed yet succinct biography focusing on Sheinbaum's impact on the world, this is a great first purchase." --School Library Journal"This book puts forth traits of curiosity, persistence, collaboration, and ingenuity as admirable, especially when used for the benefit of...
- $28.26 AUD
- $28.26 AUD
- Unit price
- per
-
Churchill's Citadel: Chartwell and the Gatherings Before the StormA major new history of Churchill in the 1930s, showing how his meetings at Chartwell, his country home, strengthened his fight against the Nazis In the 1930s, amidst an impending crisis in Europe, Winston Churchill found himself out of government and with little power....
- $29.83 AUD
- $29.83 AUD
- Unit price
- per
-
Christopher Gibbs: His WorldAntiques dealer, interior designer, aesthete, socialite and tastemaker extraordinaire, Christopher Gibbs pioneered a style of interior decoration often described as "distressed bohemian" - a mixture of refinement, exoticism and well-worn grandeur. This book charts his life story through his own diaries and magazine articles...
- $89.49 AUD
- $89.49 AUD
- Unit price
- per
-
Christian Heroes Gift Set (1-5): Christian Heroes: Then & NowThese exciting, challenging, and deeply touching true stories chronicle the lives of ordinary men and women whose trust in God accomplished extraordinary exploits for His kingdom and glory. Written specifically to challenge readers with the powerful lives of missionaries who have profoundly shaped history,...
- $89.42 AUD
- $89.42 AUD
- Unit price
- per
-
Chris HoyFor every book sold, a donation will be paid to Maggie's, a charity that helps families living with cancer. Discover the life of Sir Chris Hoy, the cycling champion who became an inspiration to millions.Little Chris grew up in Scotland with a passion for...
- $23.85 AUD
- $23.85 AUD
- Unit price
- per
-
Chop Fry Watch Learn: Fu Pei-Mei and the Making of Modern Chinese FoodIn 1949, a young Chinese housewife arrived in Taiwan and transformed herself from a novice to a natural in the kitchen. She launched a career as a cookbook author and television cooking instructor that would last four decades. Years later, in America, flipping through...
- $29.82 AUD
- $29.82 AUD
- Unit price
- per
-
China Men: National Book Award WinnerNATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER - The bestselling author of The Woman Warrior chronicles the lives of several generations of Chinese men in America, woven from memory, myth and fact. "A history at once savage and beautiful, a combination of bone-grinding reality and luminous fantasy."--The...
- $26.85 AUD
- $26.85 AUD
- Unit price
- per
-
China in Ten Words: EssaysFrom one of China's most acclaimed writers: a unique, intimate look at the Chinese experience over the last several decades. Framed by ten phrases common in the Chinese vernacular, China in Ten Words uses personal stories and astute analysis to reveal as never before...
- $28.34 AUD
- $28.34 AUD
- Unit price
- per
-
Chet: King Picker and Pioneer of the Nashville SoundChet Atkins was one of the most legendary country guitarists of the 1950s, but his influence spans both instruments and time. The Country Gentleman developed a distinctive picking style that helped pioneer "the Nashville Sound." Atkins's musical prowess impacted the jazz, blues, and folk...
- $44.75 AUD
- $44.75 AUD
- Unit price
- per
-
Chet Atkins: Mr. GuitarChet Atkins was arguably the most influential American guitarist of the twentieth century and, through his work as a recording executive, is often credited as a founder of the Nashville Sound. In Chet Atkins: Mr. Guitar, noted music historian Don Cusic illuminates the legend,...
- $59.59 AUD
- $59.59 AUD
- Unit price
- per
-
Chappell Roan: The Rise of a Midwest PrincessGet an insider's look at Chappell Roan's rise to pop femininomenon status in this luxe hardcover gift book 100+ stunning photos and clued-in commentary from top music and culture writers explore the power of the "Hot to Go" singer's music, style and cultural influence...
- $44.75 AUD
- $44.75 AUD
- Unit price
- per
-
CaravaggioMichelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio (1571-1610) was always a name to be reckoned with. Notorious bad boy of the Italian Baroque, the artist was at once celebrated and controversial, violent in temper, precise in technique, a creative master, and a man on the run. Though...
- $29.83 AUD
- $29.83 AUD
- Unit price
- per
-
Calladita No More: My Latina Journey and the Lessons that Shaped Me"Calladita No More" is a powerful collection of stories about the lived experiences of a Latina who dared to dream big-only to find that the world wasn't built for her ambitions. Through the lens of familiar Latinx cultural sayings, or refranes, Hady Méndez shares...
- $44.73 AUD
- $44.73 AUD
- Unit price
- per
-
Caitlin Clark vs. Cheryl Miller: Who Would Win?Cheryl Miller is a women's basketball legend who excelled on the court in high school and college before the creation of the WNBA. Caitlin Clark is shattering records and taking the game to new levels of skill and popularity. Can you decide which player...
- $57.15 AUD
- $57.15 AUD
- Unit price
- per
-
Caitlin Clark: A Who HQ Illustrated BiographyPerfect for anyone with an interest in women's sports! Caitlin Clark's college career was so successful that she grabbed the attention of the world--over 14 million viewers tuned in to watch her playoff games in April of 2024. Follow Caitlin's life in this illustrated...
- $13.41 AUD
- $13.41 AUD
- Unit price
- per
-
Bullied to Besties: A Daughter's Journey To ForgivenessGayle Kirschenbaum grew up the target of her mother's relentless cruelty. Bruised by criticism and shaped by silence, she left home at sixteen-but the emotional assault continued for years, leaving wounds that would take decades to mend. Determined to heal, Gayle embarked on a...
- $32.81 AUD
- $32.81 AUD
- Unit price
- per
-
Building an Orchestra of Hope: How Favio Chavez Taught Children to Make Music from TrashAn exuberantly illustrated true story about innovation, community, and the power of music. In Cateura, Paraguay, a town built on a landfill, music teacher Favio Chavez longed to help the families living and working amid the hills of trash. How could he help them...
- $28.32 AUD
- $28.32 AUD
- Unit price
- per
-
Breadcrumbs: A Psalm 46:10 JourneyIf you stop for a moment and silence all the outside distractions, you will notice God's loving involvement in every detail of your life and the string of breadcrumbs He spreads to you each day. At least, this is what happened for Michelle. It...
- $31.80 AUD
- $31.80 AUD
- Unit price
- per
-
Boyhood: Scenes from Provincial Life"Fiercely revealing, bluntly unsentimental. . .a telling portrait of the artist as a young man that illuminates the hidden source of his art." --Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times J.M. Coetzee's latest novel, The Schooldays of Jesus, is now available from Viking. Late Essays:...
- $38.18 AUD
- $38.18 AUD
- Unit price
- per
-
Boyd: The Fighter Pilot Who Changed the Art of WarJohn Boyd may be the most remarkable unsung hero in all of American military history. Some remember him as the greatest U.S. fighter pilot ever -- the man who, in simulated air-to-air combat, defeated every challenger in less than forty seconds. Some recall him...
- $35.78 AUD
- $35.78 AUD
- Unit price
- per
