wired - Biography & Memoir 4

Excerpt: "The life of William McKinley affords a shining example to all American boys of what honesty, perseverance, and a strict attention to duty can accomplish. The twenty-fifth President of our ……続きを見る

A ruler of unmatched ambition. A kingdom on the brink of transformation. A legacy that shaped the course of European history. In Frederick the Great and the Rise of Prussia, William Reddaway brings ……続きを見る

If a picture speaks a thousand words, a love letter speaks a thousand more . . . Even in this age of e-mail, faxes, and instant messaging, nothing has ever replaced the power of a love letter. Love ……続きを見る

This carefully crafted ebook: "Of Human Bondage (Autobiographical Novel)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Of Human Bondage is a novel by W. Somerset M……続きを見る

On April 28, 2006, as he lay in his hospital bed in Ann Arbor, Michigan, visions of celestial beauty were the last thing on Marv Besteman's mind. He had just had surgery to remove a rare pancreatic ……続きを見る

From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Looming Tower comes a fascinating book about religion in America, about the passions, triumphs, and failures of the life of faith, revealing stories of ……続きを見る

‘Our incredible story under a supreme manager shared in all its glory.’ Jordan Henderson The definitive account of Jürgen Klopp’s astonishing revival of Liverpool Football Club. Liverpool Football C……続きを見る

The Girl Without a Voice can either be read as a full-length eBook or in 3 serialised eBook-only parts. This is PART 1 of 3. You can read Part 1 two weeks ahead of release of the full-length eBook a……続きを見る

This edition shows us the incredible life and work of William Cobbett (1763-1835), an English author, independent journalist and Member of Parliament. As an intrinsically conservative journalist, he……続きを見る

In "Anatole France," Georg Brandes offers a profound exploration of the life and literary contributions of one of France's most celebrated authors. Through a meticulous blend of biographical narrati……続きを見る

GOLD WINNER - Memoir: 2022 Living Now Book Awards-Books for Better Living FINALIST - New Age: Nonfiction FINALIST - Spirituality: Inspirational 19th Annual BEST BOOK AWARDS FINALIST - New Age Nonfic……続きを見る

On a lazy Sunday in 1954, twelve-year-old Jerry Schilling wandered into a Memphis touch football game, only to discover that his team was quarterbacked by a nineteen-year-old Elvis Presley, the loca……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

In "Abraham Lincoln's Cardinal Traits," Clark S. Beardslee meticulously examines the defining characteristics that shaped the moral and ethical framework of one of America's most revered presidents.……続きを見る

In "Memoirs of John Abernethy," George Macilwain crafts a remarkable narrative that intertwines biographical elements with rich historical context, offering readers an intimate portrait of one of th……続きを見る

Benjamin Franklin, Self-Revealed is a biographical and critical study on Benjamin Franklin's life and work mostly based on Franklin's own writings. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) was an American poly……続きを見る

In Jeff Bezos's own words, the core principles and philosophy that have guided him in creating, building, and leading Amazon and Blue Origin. In this collection of Jeff Bezos's writingsーhis unique ……続きを見る

Abraham Lincoln – The True Story of a Great Life is a biography of an American lawyer and statesman who served as the 16th president of the United States from 1861 until his assassination in 1865. L……続きを見る

Edison: His Life and Inventions is a comprehensive anthology that delves into the myriad contributions of Thomas Edison to modern civilization, capturing the innovation and genius that defined an er……続きを見る

Jake is celebrating his tenth birthday. That’s a remarkable feat, because at birth he was given only three years to live. Miriam Edelson is his mother, a dedicated fighter for Jake and families in s……続きを見る

"Er war der Chronist der Vielvölkerstadt Novi Sad, in der er fast sein ganzes Leben verbrachte, und ein großer europäischer Schriftsteller. In seinen Romanen und Erzählungen erforscht Aleksandar Tiš……続きを見る

In 'Einmal und nie wieder: Lebenserinnerungen' wirft Theodor Lessing einen poetischen Blick auf sein Leben, seine Erfahrungen und die Zeit, in der er lebte. Der autobiografische Bericht ist geprägt ……続きを見る

In "Swift," Leslie Stephen delves into the life and works of the complex and often contentious writer Jonathan Swift, best known for his satirical prowess and keen observations of human folly. Steph……続きを見る

In "Four Great Americans: Washington, Franklin, Webster, Lincoln," James Baldwin offers an incisive exploration of the lives and legacies of four pivotal figures in American history. Through a rich ……続きを見る

Timing is everything, and Billy Walker certainly had great timing. Had he been born a few years earlier he would have lost his youth and maybe his life to the First World War. Instead in 1920, aged ……続きを見る

In "Dickens," Adolphus William Ward presents a meticulously crafted examination of Charles Dickens' literary oeuvre, situating it within the broader context of Victorian literature. Ward explores Di……続きを見る

In "A Life of William Shakespeare with portraits and facsimiles," Sir Sidney Lee meticulously crafts a compelling narrative that intertwines biographical analysis with literary critique, offering re……続きを見る

In "William Lilly's History of His Life and Times, from the Year 1602 to 1681," the eminent astrologer and philosopher presents a captivating chronicle of his life against the backdrop of a tumultuo……続きを見る

In "Charles Darwin," Grant Allen presents a compelling exploration of the life and work of one of the most prominent figures in scientific history. The book artfully combines biographical narrative ……続きを見る

In "Stories of Authors, British and American," Edwin Watts Chubb presents a captivating collection of biographical sketches that delve into the lives and works of significant literary figures from b……続きを見る