Biography

Author: H. A. L. FisherBinding: HardbackPublished: The Macmillan Company, 1927Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerThis set details the life and times of James Bryce, Viscount Bryce of...

'It was believed lightning would not strike a house that held a thunderstone. And so these fossils were placed on top of clocks, under floorboards, over stable doors... But there...

A collection of 60 short prose pieces by best-selling author and design critic Akiko Busch that reflect, in her classic style of observation, on the human condition and offer insights...

An unforgettable true story that will touch your heart and make you believe in love's enduring legacy, and in the power of prayer. In 1928, 16-year-old Minka was on a...

A wryly funny and surprisingly moving account of an extraordinary life lived almost entirely in the public eye A teen idol at fifteen, an international icon and founder of the...

T.J. Smith, the racing legend, is one of the most successful trainers of thoroughbred racehorses in the world. Cocky, outspoken, and with a reputation for determination and ruthlessness, T.J. is...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "Paul Scheer delivers a deeply funny, personal and moving account of how joy and pain are the perfect ingredients for a happy and funny life."-Amy Poehler...

This definitive handbook, written by one of the world's leading authorities on C.S. Lewis, is a meticulous, informative and enjoyable resource for study and general reference. It includes: A chronology...

You Will Find Your People is a narrative work of self-development that uncovers the complex, frightening, and mystical world of friendship. Author Lane Moore takes readers on a journey that...

A brilliant literary memoir of chosen family and chosen heritage, told against the backdrop of Chicago's North and South SidesAs a multiracial household in Chicago's North Side community of Rogers...

'It was believed lightning would not strike a house that held a thunderstone. And so these fossils were placed on top of clocks, under floorboards, over stable doors... But there...

From a bestselling memoirist, a thoughtful and provocative story of changing identity, complex sexuality, and enduring family relationships At age 36, while serving on a jury, author Molly Wizenberg found...

" In the old days, the monarch led his soldiers on the battlefield and his leadership at all times was close and personal. Today things are very different. I cannot...

Amateur archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann took full credit for the discovery of Homer's Troy, over 100 years ago. In this book the author claims Schliemann gained his status as an archaeological...

From acclaimed literary talent and New York Times bestselling author Kathryn Harrison comes a collection of provocative and illuminating essays. In True Crimes, conventional ideas of love, loss, forgiveness, and...

For every woman searching for her voice, Anna Kloots shares her story of starting over by trusting the magic that was always within... Despite what appeared to be a glamorous...

Stand-up comedian Luisa Omielan's story of how she turned her life around with one simple mantra- What Would Beyonce Do?! You know when you find yourself approaching thirty and your...

Those who know him already will be prepared for the unexpected, and they will not be disappointed. Those new to him may be surprised to find - along with his...

In this delightful and touching autobiography, the creator of the Rumpole series and author of the bestselling Paradise Postponed continues the story he began in his beloved Clinging to the...

The first biography of Dr. Phil McGraw and his rise to fame Millions look to Dr. Phil for advice on everything from relationships to life. But Dr. Phil is more...

The world is changing, and across the globe, women are stepping up into positions of influence in some of the biggest corporate organisations, while others are taking the bold, entrepreneurial...

Foreword by Steve Doocy Turn up the heat and crack open a cold one with this smokin' hot, flavor-packed cookbook from Fox News' favorite father-son duo, packed with more than...

In a journey that took five years to complete, property magnate Richard Buxton circumnavigated Australia by air and sea in an effort to raise public awareness and funds for research...

A must-have anthology of the leading Black women and femmes shaping today's food and hospitality landscape-from farm to table and beyond-chronicling their passions and motivations, lessons learned and hard-won wisdom,...

When you enter the world of "James Herriot's Animal Stories," you'll share his wonder and humor, his adventures and misadventures as he contends with pet owners and landowners; rough-spoken farmers...

"A magnificent new life . . .[and]a superb adventure story. . . . There have been many biographies of Stanley, but Jeal's is the most felicitous, the best informed, the...

A must-have gift for anyone interested in investigative journalism. The Sunday Times Insight team is famous for its investigative journalism. This book profiles the major stories - often a result...

A frank and honest memoir by Britain's former ambassador to Kabul which provides a unique, high-level insight into Western policy in Afghanistan. For three years, from 2007 until 2010, Sherard...

Fourteen years ago, an English woman named Anna Merz decided to try to do something to stop the massacre of the black rhino and this book tells her story. Having...

The true story of how one man acquired and managed an English country estate, and lived to tell the tale-complete with illustrations by Annie Tempest, and perfect for all Downton...

Author: Geoffrey DuttonBinding: HardbackPublished: Macmillan , 1981Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsS. T. Gill's Australia presents a vivid depiction of 19th-century Australian life through the eyes of...

Author: Paul FerrisBinding: HardbackPublished: The Dial Press, 1977Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis biography navigates the life of Dylan Thomas, a prominent Welsh poet known for his...

Author: Sheva Glas-Wiener; translated from the Yiddish by the author and Shirley YoungBinding: HardbackPublished: Globe Press, 1983Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: Signed with inscriptionThis poignant narrative transports readers...

Author: John MortimerBinding: HardbackPublished: Allen Lane,, 1983Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsJohn Mortimer presents insights into the lives and works of various individuals. He examines their unique...

Author: Brenda NiallBinding: HardbackPublished: Melbourne University Press, 1988Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerBrenda Niall chronicles the life of Martin Boyd, an Australian novelist known for his insightful...

Author: Graham McinnesBinding: HardbackPublished: Hamish Hamilton, London, 1965Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book paints a vivid picture of a boyhood spent in Australia. The...

Author: Brenda NiallBinding: HardbackPublished: Allen & Unwin Sydney, 2005Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: SignedThis biography presents the life of Judy Cassab. She was a celebrated artist known for her...

Author: H. Montgomery HydeBinding: HardbackPublished: London : H. Hamilton, 1979Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book tells the story of the Londonderry family. It traces their lineage,...

Author: Gweneth WhitteridgeBinding: HardbackPublished: Macdonald and American Elsevier, London and New York, 1971Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book examines the life and work of William Harvey,...

Author: Marcus L. LoaneBinding: HardbackPublished: Hodder & Stoughton, 1960Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis biography recounts the life of Howard West Kilvinton Mowll. It details his career...

Author: Dean BoyceBinding: HardbackPublished: Melbourne U. P. Melbourne, 1970Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis historical biography recounts the life of a convict, bushranger and explorer. The story...

Author: Frederick HowardBinding: HardbackPublished: MacMillan Melbourne, 1972Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis biography recounts the life and achievements of Kent Hughes. It provides insights into...

Author: John HusseyBinding: HardbackPublished: St Kilians Press, Bendigo, 1982Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis biography recounts the life and legacy of Henry Backhaus, a prominent figure....

Author: Denney, James; Nicoll, W RobertsonBinding: HardbackPublished: Hodder and Stoughton, 1920Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerThis book contains a collection of letters written by Principal James Denney...

Author: Romney SedgwickBinding: HardbackPublished: Macmillan and Co, LTD., 1939Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis compilation presents a series of letters exchanged between George III and Lord Bute...