Biographies and Memoirs books

The terror lasted for thirty-six hours. When it was over, thirty-three inmates were dead, all at the hands of their fellow convicts. It was an outbreak of inmate violence unequaled in the annals of prison uprisings. It happened at the Penitentiary of New Mexico-Time magazine called it "the nation's ...

A fatal shooting that strikes too close to home leaves PI Derek Strange determined to find the killer - whatever the cost. From one of the award-winning writers of THE WIRE.Set in darkest, downtown Washington, Hell to Pay begins with Quinn and Strange dealing with the usual detritus of the world's m...

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2016 im Fachbereich Padagogik - Schulwesen, Bildungs- u. Schulpolitik, Note: 2,7, Universitat Hamburg (WiSo), Veranstaltung: Sozialstrukturanalyse - Internationale Schulpolitik, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Spatestens seit dem Pisa-Schock 2000 steht das deutsche Bildungswes...

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'I slept very comfortably with half a dozen smoke-dried human skulls suspended over my head' The great Victorian scientist's heroic adventures across South-East Asia, from Singapore to the wilds of New Guinea, encountering head-hunters, jungles, birds of paradise and new discoveries that would chang...

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London, 1905. Maggie’s new position as a maid lifts her from East End poverty and brings her into the world of the suffragettes, in particular the Pankhursts – icons for a generation of women in search of equality and the right to vote. Before long her life takes another exciting turn when she begin...

"Ever since I could chase a bone, I've longed to talk...."The first talking-dog story in Western literature—from the writer generally acknowledged, alongside William Shakespeare, as the founding father of modern literature, no less?Indeed, The Dialogue of the Dogs features, in a condensed, powerful ...

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Self-esteem, tolerance, good values – these are gifts that will last children a lifetime and help them become successful adults. These stories, great for kids to discuss with parents and teachers, help them be the best they can be.This collection shows kids positive role models to follow in its stor...

Born at Nisibis, then under Roman rule, early in the fourth century; died June, 373. The name of his father is unknown, but he was a pagan and a priest of the goddess Abnil or Abizal. His mother was a native of Amid. Ephraem was instructed in the Christian mysteries by St. James, the famous Bishop o...

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A collaborated effort between Tony Jeary (Mr. Presentation) and Dr. Robert Rohm (World Class Communicator) this book is a must for those who do presentations of any kind whether that is sales or public speaking. Learn what to say and do to get the best possible results. Learn the secrets of pros tha...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preservin...

This Elibron Classics book is a facsimile reprint of a 1893 edition by Å. Plon, Nourrit et Cie, Paris....

When I Was a Turkey is a middle-grade adaptation of the remarkable true story of a naturalist who raised a flock of wild turkeys using imprinting.After a local farmer left a bowl of wild turkey eggs on Joe Hutto’s front porch, his life was forever changed. Hutto incubated the eggs and waited for the...

When George Mueller could not get it out of his mind to open a house for orphans in late 1835, he purposed to do so "that God might be magnified by the fact that the orphans under my care are provided with all they need, only by prayer and faith."For over sixty years George Mueller wrote down the de...

An amazing collection of juvenile short stories, involving wizards and a sadistic dragon. It takes us to the enchanted land of Mo where people do not die and animals can speak. Baum has portrayed the fantastic world with such brilliance and vibrant imagery that we can picture it in minds eye. Guaran...

Ya había pasado un año desde que su querido primo Nate había sido asesinado, y Jamie no podía seguir adelante con su vida hasta encontrar algunas respuestas.Sabía que su amigo Dillon Gaynor, quien había encontrado el cadáver, podría darle algunos detalles sobre la muerte de Nate, así que se dirigió ...

When two baby white tigers on an animal preserve get into trouble during a storm, they are taken in by a human animal worker named China and her helper, a chimpanzee named Anjana. China and Anjana soon become the tigers' mothers, playing and cuddling with the cubs as they grow big and strong.Set on ...

Sample amazing vegan dishes from around the world—right in your own kitchen.HappyCow.com helps millions of people everywhere find delicious vegan and vegetarian cuisine across the globe through the site’s extensive database of restaurants and reviews. Now, Eric Brent, creator of HappyCow, and Glen M...

Merle is having the dream of her life. She’s planing along in a sailboat along the waves in San Diego Bay. The wind is in her hair. The sun is on her cheeks. A hunk from nowhere suddenly steps into her boat and kisses her, saying, “This is just like a movie!” But then the boat sinks! She wakes up th...