Biography & Memoir 19

In this intimate memoir, Robin shares her story of resilience and transformation after her marriage unraveled in the wake of spousal abuse and addiction. For seven years, Robin chose to play the rol……続きを見る

In "Historia Calamitatum," Peter Abelard presents a poignant autobiographical narrative that intertwines personal turmoil with the intellectual fervor of the 12th century. This work is both a confes……続きを見る

In "Vergil: A Biography," Tenney Frank meticulously chronicles the life and works of one of Rome's most celebrated poets, Publius Vergilius Maro, commonly known as Vergil. Blending rigorous historic……続きを見る

Specimen Days is a series of diary entries about Whitman's life, from his boyhood days at Rockaway Beach, to his nursing days in Washington D.C during the Civil War, and finally to his time in Camde……続きを見る

Este livro revela a importância do Daime na formação da identidade acreana. Destaca detalhes do caminho percorrido por Mestre Irineu e seus companheiros; aborda questões como sua relação com espírit……続きを見る

Solomon Northup (1808–1857) was a free-born African American from Saratoga Springs, New York. In 1841, he was kidnapped and forced into slavery for twelve years. With the help of his family and his ……続きを見る

Baby Boomer, Ross ... Early Years, is the first part of the autobiography trilogy of the life journey of Ross Taylor (born in Australia in 1947) as part of the Baby Boomer generation. Early Years co……続きを見る

In "Life of Robert Browning," William Sharp delves into the complex world of one of the Victorian era's most significant poets. The biography is meticulously crafted, combining a narrative style tha……続きを見る

In "My Recollections of Lord Byron," Contessa di Teresa Guiccioli presents a captivating and intimate portrayal of the renowned poet Lord Byron, blending autobiography with literary reflection. Writ……続きを見る

In "Victor Hugo: His Life and Work," George Barnett Smith meticulously constructs a comprehensive portrait of one of France's most revered literary figures. The text not only chronicles Hugo's tumul……続きを見る

Les pages que vous vous apprêtez à feuilleter vous transporterons dans l'incroyable aventure que j'ai pu vivre sur le Chemin de Compostelle. Un périple de longue haleine motivé par la recherche d'un……続きを見る

In "Robert Louis Stevenson," Margaret Moyes Black crafts a meticulous exploration of the life and works of one of Scotland's most celebrated literary figures. Through a blend of biographical narrati……続きを見る

In "Famous Women: George Sand," Bertha Thomas offers a meticulous and engaging exploration of the life and legacy of one of the 19th century's most fascinating literary figures. Through a blend of b……続きを見る

On the occasion of my father Galdino's birthday, coincidingーas he jokingly loved to rememberーwith that of Marlon Brando, Gabel wishes to bring a bit of optimism and positivity into the difficult p……続きを見る

In "Black Boy," Richard Wright offers a poignant and unflinching memoir of his childhood and early adulthood in the racially charged environment of the Jim Crow South. Written in a stark, evocative ……続きを見る

本書講述了元代天文學家、水利學家和數學家郭守敬的故事。內容包括：雛燕展翅志學篤行、邢州治水初露頭角、西夏修渠黃河探源、重開金口新建水驛等。 続きを見る

Looking for advice on setting up your own company, improving your career prospects, or developing your leadership skills? Why not ask Richard Branson? In Like a Virgin: Secrets They Won't Teach You ……続きを見る

In "A Day with Walt Whitman," May Byron crafts an intimate portrait of one of America'Äôs most celebrated poets, weaving together rich narrative prose with lyrical passages that echo Whitman'Äôs own……続きを見る

In his historical biography, "Sir Walter Raleigh and His Time," Charles Kingsley presents a vivid portrait of the Elizabethan era through the life of the renowned explorer and writer, Sir Walter Ral……続きを見る

A thousand years ago, a young Japanese girl embarked on a journey from deep in the countryside of eastern Japan to the capital. Forty years later, with the long account of that journey as a foundati……続きを見る

In "Matthew Arnold," George Saintsbury delivers a profound and insightful examination of one of the most significant figures of Victorian literature. This work combines biographical elements with a ……続きを見る

In Submit or Resist: Authoritarian Leadership in the Church, I share the wisdom I gained from ten years of struggles as a spiritual leader within the United Methodist Church (UMC). In 2003, after a ……続きを見る

In "Charles Gounod," the reader is invited into a nuanced exploration of the life and works of one of the most influential composers of the 19th century. This comprehensive volume delves into Gounod……続きを見る

The individuals who walk through the pages of this book were not historical figures who strolled around wondering why on earth they were "living in the past." They had no idea that we would be readi……続きを見る

A heart-stopping story of lies, brutality and fear. British girl Megan Stephens tells the true story of how an idyllic Mediterranean holiday turned into an unimaginable nightmare when she was tricke……続きを見る

A collection of travel writings from the author of the classic novels The Call of the Wild and White Fang. In 1907, world-renowned writer Jack London, his wife, and two crew members set sail for the……続きを見る

In "George Sand," Justin McCarthy presents a vivid exploration of the life and works of the influential French novelist and feminist icon, Amandine Aurore Lucie Dupin, better known as George Sand. M……続きを見る

Pertev Naili Boratav, Türkiye’nin uluslararası düzeyde tanınan ve sayılan müstesna bilim insanlarından biri. Buna, tamamen “yerli” bir konuyla, folklor ve halk edebiyatıyla ilgili çalışmalarıyla eri……続きを見る

**The New York Times Bestseller “[Smith’s] slim collection of essays captures this peculiar moment with startling clarity. . . . The personal and political intermingle for a powerful indictment of A……続きを見る

Toda nova história começa com um primeiro passo. Idealizado pelos profissionais que integram ou já integraram o Centro de Educação Profissional da Fundação O Pão dos Pobres, o projeto "Um livro, mui……続きを見る