Biography & Memoir 14

Stories about a family's adventures with hot air ballooning. 続きを見る

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “The most authoritative portrait of one of the most important American investors of our time.”ーLos Angeles Times “Even people who don’t care a whit about business wil……続きを見る

A memoir from singer-songwriter Madison Beer, chronicling the past decade of her life spent in the spotlightーthe ups, the downs, and the in-betweens that you won’t see on social media. Discovered a……続きを見る

Narrative of the Most Extraordinary and Distressing Shipwreck of the Whale-ship Essex is an account by first mate Owen Chase of the Essex, a whale ship from Nantucket, Massachusetts, that was sunk b……続きを見る

In "The Life of That Wonderful and Extraordinarily Heavy Man, Daniel Lambert," the reader is taken on a fascinating journey through the life of Daniel Lambert, an individual whose extraordinary girt……続きを見る

He is one of the most beloved athletes in history and one of the most gifted men ever to step onto a tennis court – but from early childhood Andre Agassi hated the game. ‘engaging, thrilling…a super……続きを見る

Confessions of an English Opium-Eater is an autobiographical account written by Thomas De Quincey, about his laudanum addiction and its effect on his life. De Quincey's account was organized into tw……続きを見る

Claude Revert est atteint de la maladie de Hirschsprung, une maladie rare invalidante qui le destinait à l’immobilité. Abandonné par sa mère à la naissance, il subit de lourdes opérations dès ses pr……続きを見る

"Billy Dixon was a typical frontiersman of the highest order. The perils and hardships of border life were exactly suited to his stoical and imperturbable nature. This does not mean that Billy was n……続きを見る

This open access book considers the growing field of heritage tourism from community perspectives. It explores how the ChamーVietnam’s large ethnic minorityーreconcile their needs for economic devel……続きを見る

Ceci est une présentation intégrale d’articles rédigés sur la corruption politique à Ivry sur Seine dans le Val de Marne et les méthodes pour faire taire la presse locale qui dénonce toutes les malv……続きを見る

In "Robert Louis Stevenson," G.K. Chesterton offers a compelling and insightful exploration of the life and works of the renowned Scottish author. Chesterton employs his characteristic wit and sharp……続きを見る

In "Life of Frances Power Cobbe," the esteemed feminist and social reformer Frances Power Cobbe presents a compelling autobiographical narrative that intricately weaves personal trials with broader ……続きを見る

Mark Twain's Autobiography offers a rich tapestry of reflections, anecdotes, and insights from one of America's most celebrated literary figures. Through a distinctive blend of humor, wit, and poign……続きを見る

'Her writing makes your mouth water.' -- Financial Times 'Unique among the classics of gastronomic writing . . . a book about adult loss, survival, and love.' -- New York Review of Books A classic o……続きを見る

Through poetry, David Pich transport readers to three Asian countries that have shaped his perspective. Split into parts on Cambodia, China, and Korea, Pich's poems offer intimate glimpses into the ……続きを見る

In "The Letters of Gertrude Bell," the reader is granted intimate access to the mind of a pioneering diplomat, historian, and archaeologist, whose correspondence spans a pivotal era in Middle Easter……続きを見る

This work presents an inspiring account of the life of Marie Elisabeth Zakrzewska, one of the first female doctors in the United States. Through her autobiography, Zakrzewska successfully shed light……続きを見る

In 'My Life', Havelock Ellis presents an introspective and candid memoir that navigates the intersections of personal experiences and social issues of his time. Written in a confessional style, Elli……続きを見る

In "Titanic and Other Ships," Charles Herbert Lightoller, the second officer of the RMS Titanic, provides a first-hand account of his experiences at sea, particularly during the fateful maiden voyag……続きを見る

Din multele nimicuri ori mai putinele învățături culese din viața mea și a celor pe care i-am cunoscut și prețuit, s-a născut "PARALELE", mici povestiri despre amintiri semnificative, însoțite de re……続きを見る

Ce livre raconte ma vie. Il a été écrit pour laisser une trace. Une trace de mon passage dans ce monde. Trop de gens disparaissent sans raconteur leurs histoires. Ne pas oublier. Se souvenir. 続きを見る

This five-volume work consists in biographies of the most important writers and thinkers of their time, since 14th until 19th century. Most of them were written by the Romantic writer Mary Shelley. ……続きを見る

«Italiano di nascita, era diventato russo di cuore. Amava la Russia con tutto il suo grande cuore aperto a tutti: cattolici, ortodossi, credenti e non credenti. Le sue capacità intellettuali e organ……続きを見る

This Open Access edited collection calls for a greater understanding of ‘the local’ within the ways the arts, culture and creative practices are governed, promoted, regulated, resourced and valued. ……続きを見る

“This book is a vital resource for promoting transformation and radical change in academia, offering perspectives, strategies and approaches that can be used in addressing persistent gender inequiti……続きを見る

One of my students and her acquaintance were taking a class in computer programming, but both were having a hard time learning the subject. When the final computer-programming project was due, neith……続きを見る

When reality is elusive and your own mind is the enemy, where can you turn? After a devastating loss, Andrew McLean suffers through alcohol abuse, a breakdown, brief hospitalisation, and job loss. F……続きを見る

"Life of Pat F. Garrett and the Taming of the Border Outlaw" is the firs hand account of Pat Garrett's life. Written in 1908, the year Garett was murdered, this book is an excellent source of inform……続きを見る

"Orlando" ist ein satirischer pseudo-biografischer Roman, der zum Teil auf der Biografie von Virginia Woolfs Freundin Vita Sackville-West basiert. "Orlando" beschreibt die Abenteuer eines Dichters, ……続きを見る