South - Biography & Memoir 1

He didn't go to China on an espionage mission ー but it turned into one. From the moment Dr. Erroll G. Southers found himself in a Chinese intelligence safe house, the stakes of a career spent prote……続きを見る

British history is rich in enthralling stories: pivotal moments that changed the future of the country; moments of drama, suspense, intrigue. Dive right into the heart of the action with the Great T……続きを見る

Das Leben von Horatio Lord Nelson zeichnet in straffer Prosa den Weg des Admirals von den Lehrjahren in der Royal Navy bis zu den Siegen bei Kap St. Vincent, am Nil und bei Kopenhagen, kulminierend ……続きを見る

Robert Southey's The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson offers a brisk, organized narrative of Britain's celebrated admiral, tracing his ascent from midshipman to the architect of the Nile, Copenhagen, and……続きを見る

Legends of the Mighty Sioux is a rare and significant collection of traditional tales, legends, and oral narratives from the Sioux (Lakota/Dakota/Nakota) nations of South Dakota. Compiled by the Wor……続きを見る

The battles I faced in the past were definitely a challenge. Some of them even crushed me. I honestly didn't think I would live to see my twenty-first birthday. Life had gotten so bad that the only ……続きを見る

I was born in 1939 in Alton, Illinois. Alton was the home of Elijah Lovejoy, the famous abolitionist who was killed there by a proslavery mob while he was defending his printing press. It was his fo……続きを見る

Part memoir, part sports adventure, Not Dead Yet tells the inspirational story of Phil Southerland's battle with Type 1 diabetes and how from diagnosis to sheer determination, he beat all odds and ……続きを見る

This is the history of life, love, and victories of Admiral Nelson, an iconic figure in the Napoleonic era. He is most known for a range of successful marine campaigns. Yet this book gives a deep in……続きを見る

"Mrs. Tooley, in addition to the ordinary sources of information, has been favoured with many special anecdotes and particulars of incidents in the Queen's career. This gives her book a distinct.val……続きを見る

The memoir begins with an overview of Southall's early life, detailing her upbringing, education, and the influences that shaped her worldview. Southall candidly discusses her personal struggles, am……続きを見る

The biography begins with Nelson's early life and naval training, detailing his rise through the ranks and his first experiences at sea. Southey captures Nelson's exceptional leadership qualities, s……続きを見る

Poems of a Lost Childhood is an exploration of growing up in a small conservative town in South Africa during Apartheid. My family was quirky and had rules for everything, mostly steeped in religion……続きを見る

"The Life of Florence Nightingale" by Sarah A. Southall Tooley offers a comprehensive account of the extraordinary life and contributions of Florence Nightingale, a pioneer in the field of nursing a……続きを見る

When Pamela Southwell was two-and-a-half years old, she asked a question in her mind, and heard a voice in her head that answered her question. It was the first time she heard this man’s voice. The ……続きを見る

"Das Leben von Horatio Lord Nelson" von Robert Southey ist eine Pionierarbeit in der literarischen Biografie, die das Leben, die Errungenschaften und das Vermächtnis eines der bekanntesten britische……続きを見る

The reason for this mess There was a specific reason for writing all this. In 1979, I was in a horrible car accident resulting in a double concussion, permanent brain damage to my left frontal lobe,……続きを見る

This Fascinating biography chronicles Puccini's life and times, with dozens of photographs and illustrations of the period. His Musical heritage, his scandalous elopement with Elvira, his relationsh……続きを見る

Elvis, Ozzy, George Michael, Metallica, George Harrison, The Smiths... They've all been involved in legal action over the past fifty years or so. Pop Goes To Court recalls some of the most entertain……続きを見る

A fascinating insider's account of the notorious three months that turned the British music industry on its head. Here is the story of how the Sex Pistols shocked and shamed EMIーthe UK's most rever……続きを見る

Das Römische Reich - endlich aus weiblicher Sicht. Lasst uns das Drehbuch des Römischen Reiches zerreißen: Genug von Brüdermördern, Frauenräubern und Kriegsspektakel! Die Geschichte Roms ist so viel……続きを見る

Tiny is a memoir by award-winning travel writer Louise Southerden about her quest to create a simpler way of life by building her very own tiny house. In her successful career as a travel writer, Lo……続きを見る

This isn't a straightforward memoir, nor a how-to gardening book, nor a photo book, but a combination of the lot, written in a personal diary style. If you don't have a garden you'll enjoy gardening……続きを見る

Una aventura sanguinaria en el Nuevo Mundo, llena de traiciones y luchas de poder. Traducción de Soledad Martínez de Pinillos Prólogo de Pere Gimferrer, poeta y Premio Nacional de las Letras Español……続きを見る

LA BIOGRAFÍA DEL HOMBRE QUE INSTAURÓ UN IMPERIO. Figura clave en la historia de Roma, Augusto fue el gran responsable de la transición de un período republicano marcado por las guerras civiles hacia……続きを見る

At a dinner given to the military and naval officers who had served in the Crimean War, it was suggested that each guest should write on a slip of paper the name of the person whose services during ……続きを見る

What has been forgotten? What are we here to remember? The Uninscribed: Initiation into the Heart of Time takes readers on a riveting inner journey behind the veil of social fictions and unexamined ……続きを見る

This is an uplifting memoir of a mothers journey of faith for her family, a test of their faith and courage as they face trials of all kinds. Unexpectedly, their little girl was stricken with a rare……続きを見る

To read The Gorilla Diaries is to immerse oneself in the daily antics of baby gorillas, and the woman who loved them like a mom. Unique in its perspective, the diaries grant us the privilege of bein……続きを見る

Put off by Christian jargon and pat answers? James Southern relates how he was put off during his initial contact with reborners, as he labelled those who claimed to be born again. He recounts his s……続きを見る