Best Biographies Of Women - April 2024

Upstairs at the White House: My Life with the First Ladies

In this New York Times bestseller, the White House chief usher for nearly three decades offers a behind-the-scenes look at America’s first families.  J. B. West, chief usher of the White House, directed the operations and maintenance of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue—and coordinated its daily life—at the request of the president and his family. He directed state functions; planned parties, weddings and funerals, gardens and playgrounds, and extensive renovations; and, with a large staff, supervised every activity in the presidential home. For twenty-eight years, first as assistant to the chie... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1504038673
• ASIN: 1504038673
• ISBN: 1504038673
• Manufacturer: Open Road Media

Educated: A Memoir

• ASIN: 0399590501
• ASIN: 0399590501
• Brand: Manning
• Manufacturer: Random House

The Woman Who Smashed Codes: A True Story of Love, Spies, and the Unlikely Heroine Who Outwitted America's Enemies

NATIONAL BESTSELLERNPR Best Book of 2017 “Not all superheroes wear capes, and Elizebeth Smith Friedman should be the subject of a future Wonder Woman movie.” — The New York TimesJoining the ranks of Hidden Figures and In the Garden of Beasts, the incredible true story of the greatest codebreaking duo that ever lived, an American woman and her husband who invented the modern science of cryptology together and used it to confront the evils of their time, solving puzzles that unmasked Nazi spies and helped win World War II.In 1916, at the height of World War I, brilliant Shakespeare expert... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0062430513
• ASIN: 0062430513
• ISBN: 9780062430519
• Manufacturer: Dey Street Books

Gold Dust Woman: The Biography of Stevie Nicks

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!“All you ever wanted to know about Fleetwood Mac’s mesmerizing frontwoman.” - People Magazine"Davis is astute and respectful...adept in his literary analysis." - The New York Times Book ReviewStevie Nicks is a legend of rock, but her energy and magnetism sparked new interest in this icon. At sixty-nine, she's one of the most glamorous creatures rock has known, and the rare woman who's a real rock ‘n' roller.Gold Dust Woman gives "the gold standard of rock biographers" (The Boston Globe) his ideal topic: Nicks' work and life are equally sexy and interesting, ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 125003289X
• ASIN: 125003289X
• ISBN: 9781250032898
• Brand: ST MARTINS
• Manufacturer: St. Martin's Press

Spilled Milk: Based on a true story

"Randis later would testify at a criminal trial against her father, who was sentenced to prison for his crimes. He was sentenced to up to 16 years in 2004. Her painful -- and ultimately triumphant -- story is recounted in Randis' first novel, "Spilled Milk." -Stacy Brown, Pocono Record Newspaper"I read this book in two days. I couldn't put it down." - Chelsea DeBoer, Teen Mom 2 "Spilled Milk is a story about resilience. The strength of the human mind and will power to live a better life." - The Weekly Sparkle"This book has changed lives." -Gabrielle Stone, Actress "The honest, raw open... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0615835600
• ASIN: 0615835600
• ISBN: 0615835600
• Manufacturer: K.L Randis

Jackie, Janet & Lee: The Secret Lives of Janet Auchincloss and Her Daughters Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Lee Radziwill

*THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER**CURRENTLY BEING DEVELOPED FOR TELEVISION BY TOMORROW STUDIOS*A dazzling biography of three of the most glamorous women of the 20th Century: Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis, her mother Janet Lee Auchincloss, and her sister, Princess Lee Radziwill.“Do you know what the secret to happily-ever-after is?” Janet Bouvier Auchincloss would ask her daughters Jackie and Lee during their tea time. “Money and Power,” she would say. It was a lesson neither would ever forget. They followed in their mother’s footsteps after her marriages to the philanderin... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1250128021
• ASIN: 1250128021
• ISBN: 1250128021
• Manufacturer: St. Martin's Griffin

Women Who Dared: 52 Stories of Fearless Daredevils, Adventurers, and Rebels

Meet 52 women throughout history who dared to do the extraordinary!The perfect children's book gift for our new generation of women who explore, discover, persist, succeed, and fight like a girl!Women have been doing amazing, daring, and dangerous things for years, but they're rarely mentioned in our history books as adventurers, daredevils, or rebels. This new compilation of brief biographies features women throughout history who have risked their lives for adventure―many of whom you may not know, but all of whom you'll WANT to know, such as: Annie Edson Taylor, the first person who dared t... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1492653276
• UPC: 760789265716
• ASIN: 1492653276
• ISBN: 1492653276
• Manufacturer: Sourcebooks Explore

Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World

It’s a scientific fact: Women rock!  A charmingly illustrated and educational book, New York Times best seller Women in Science highlights the contributions of fifty notable women to the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) from the ancient to the modern world. Full of striking, singular art, this fascinating collection also contains infographics about relevant topics such as lab equipment, rates of women currently working in STEM fields, and an illustrated scientific glossary. The trailblazing women profiled include well-known figures like primatologist Jane ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1607749769
• ASIN: 1607749769
• ISBN: 1607749769
• Brand: Ten Speed Press
• Manufacturer: Ten Speed Press

The Last Castle: The Epic Story of Love, Loss, and American Royalty in the Nation's Largest Home

A New York Times bestseller with an "engaging narrative and array of detail” (The Wall Street Journal), the “intimate and sweeping” (Raleigh News & Observer) untold, true story behind the Biltmore Estate—the largest, grandest private residence in North America, which has seen more than 120 years of history pass by its front door.The story of Biltmore spans World Wars, the Jazz Age, the Depression, and generations of the famous Vanderbilt family, and features a captivating cast of real-life characters including F. Scott Fitzgerald, Thomas Wolfe, Teddy Roosevelt, John Singer Sargent, Jam... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1476794057
• ASIN: 1476794057
• ISBN: 1476794057
• Brand: Atria Books
• Manufacturer: Atria Books

In the Company of Women: Inspiration and Advice from over 100 Makers, Artists, and Entrepreneurs

New York Times Bestseller  “I want to rip out every page of this glorious book and hang them on my wall so that I can be surrounded by these incredible women all day long.” —Emma Straub, New York Times bestselling author of The Vacationers and Modern Lovers Over 100 exceptional and influential women describe how they embraced their creative spirit, overcame adversity, and sparked a global movement of entrepreneurship. Media titans and ceramicists, hoteliers and tattoo artists, comedians and architects—taken together, these profiles paint a beautiful picture of what happens when w... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1579655971
• ASIN: 1579655971
• ISBN: 1579655971
• Brand: Artisan
• Manufacturer: Artisan

Destinations of a Lifetime: 225 of the World's Most Amazing Places

NatGeo takes you on a photographic tour of the world’s most spectacular destinations, inspiring tangible ideas for your next trip. Travel to hundreds of the most breathtaking locales—both natural and man-made—illustrated with vivid images taken by the organization's world-class photographers. These images, coupled with evocative text, feature a plethora of visual wonders: ancient monoliths, scenic islands, stunning artwork, electric cityscapes, white-sand seashores, rain forests, ancient cobbled streets, and both classic and innovative architecture. Loaded with hard service information f... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1426215649
• ASIN: 1426215649
• ISBN: 9781426215643
• Brand: National Geographic
• Manufacturer: National Geographic

The Girl with Seven Names

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAn extraordinary insight into life under one of the world’s most ruthless and secretive dictatorships – and the story of one woman’s terrifying struggle to avoid capture/repatriation and guide her family to freedom.As a child growing up in North Korea, Hyeonseo Lee was one of millions trapped by a secretive and brutal communist regime. Her home on the border with China gave her some exposure to the world beyond the confines of the Hermit Kingdom and, as the famine of the 1990s struck, she began to wonder, question and to realise that she had been brainwashed her ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0007554850
• ASIN: 0007554850
• ISBN: 0007554850
• Brand: William Collins
• Manufacturer: William Collins

Madame Fourcade's Secret War: The Daring Young Woman Who Led France's Largest Spy Network Against Hitler

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The little-known true story of Marie-Madeleine Fourcade, the woman who headed the largest spy network in occupied France during World War II, from the bestselling author of Citizens of London and Last Hope Island“Brava to Lynne Olson for a biography that should challenge any outdated assumptions about who deserves to be called a hero.”—The Washington Post In 1941 a thirty-one-year-old Frenchwoman, a young mother born to privilege and known for her beauty and glamour, became the leader of a vast intelligence organization—the only woman to serve as a chef de... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0812994760
• ASIN: 0812994760
• ISBN: 0812994760
• Manufacturer: Random House

Surviving The Forest: A WW2 Historical Novel, Based on a True Story of a Jewish Holocaust Survivor

Five shots on Saturday morning changed their fate …She was a beautiful and happy young woman who lived a fairytale life. Shurka, her beloved husband and their two small children lived in a pretty house in a village in Poland, surrounded by a little garden with lilies. This was their life and nothing could harm it, or so they thought…WWII broke out and though the happy family thought the Germans would never reach their idyllic village, they quickly understood they were wrong and their happiness came to a brutal end. The family had to flee their house and find shelter in a neighboring Ghetto... [Read More]

• ASIN: B07NDYGQ45
• ASIN: B07NDYGQ45

The Wolves at the Door: The True Story of America's Greatest Female Spy

"Judith Pearson does a remarkable job of bringing one of America's greatest spies back to life. I highly recommend this story of derring-do and white knuckles suspense." —Patrick O'Donnell, Combat Historian and Author of Operatives, Spies, and SaboteursThe remarkable story of one of WWII’s greatest spies.Virginia Hall left her comfortable Baltimore roots in 1931 to follow a dream of becoming a Foreign Service Officer.After watching Hitler roll over Poland and France, she enlisted to work for the British Special Operations Executive (SOE), a secret espionage and sabotage organization. She w... [Read More]

• ASIN: B00KKT6D7A
• ASIN: B00KKT6D7A
• Manufacturer: Diversion Books

Vera Menchik : A Biography of the First Women's World Chess Champion, with 350 Games

Not only was Vera Menchik the first woman in the history of chess to compete on an equal basis with the top male players, she absolutely dominated women's chess during the last 17 years of

• UPC: 38541337

Easy Reader Biographies : 12 Biographies That Help Students Learn to Read and Comprehend Key Features of Nonfiction

12 biographies that help students learn to read and comprehend key features of

• UPC: 25674031
• Model: SC-0439774101
• Color: Multicolor

The Body Sculpting Bible for Women, Fourth Edition : The Ultimate Women's Body Sculpting Guide Featuring the Best Weight Training Workouts & Nutrition Plans Guaranteed to Help You Get Toned & Burn Fat

This special enhanced edition of "The Body Sculpting Bible for Women" contains the latest techniques and innovations from the world of body sculpting. It features an expanded nutrition section with recipes that will build a

• UPC: 45758258

The Best of Friends : Two Women, Two Continents, and One Enduring Friendship

James and Mauney, friends since the age of 12, record their unfolding lives from their mid-20s through their 40s. By giving sensitive support to each other at key moments, these two women both found their

• UPC: 8102701
• Rating: 3.4

God's Best for You : Devotional Inspiration for Women

You’re in for a unique and memorable reading experience with this brand-new devotional inspired by Hebrews 13:8: Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and

• UPC: 364979082

Women's Rights and the French Revolution : A Biography of Olympe de Gouges

Women played a major part in the French Revolution of 1789, but have received very little recognition for their contributions. The many claims and protests put forth by women at that time were suppressed, women's

• UPC: 38185341
• Rating: 3.0

DK Biography: Pele : A Photographic Story of a Life

DK's acclaimed Biography line shines the spotlight on soccer player Pele. Includes detailed sidebars, handy vocabulary, and a visual timeline. Supports the Common Core State

• UPC: 5299755
• Rating: 5.0

Badass Women Give the Best Advice : Everything You Need to Know about Love and Life

Find out, once and for all, what women talk about when they talk about love in this collection of advice and insight from literati, glitterati, psychologists, sexperts and all-around

• UPC: 965735056

Runner's World Complete Book of Women's Running : The Best Advice to Get Started, Stay Motivated, Lose Weight, Run Injury-Free, Be Safe, and Train for Any Distance

Designed specifically to address the unique challenges and rewards for women runners, this comprehensive resource provides the most current practical advice available anywhere for women runners of all levels. With clear photographs, running sidebars, and

• UPC: 5682238
• Rating: 5.0

Evita, First Lady : A Biography of Evita Peron

Eva Peron's life is once more an obsession with the scheduled release of the movie version of Andrew Lloyd Weber's hit Broadway musical, Evita. Now the classic biography of her fascinating life--including 16 pages of

• UPC: 25238963
• Rating: 4.5

Antonia: A Portrait of the Woman (DVD 2003) Oscar nom 4 best documentary Ex-lib.

• UPC: 173565222923
• Category: DVDs & Blu-ray Discs
• Price: 9 USD

The Best of the Real West w Kenny Rogers Wild Women Texas Rangers Alamo 5 Videos

• UPC: 264304998169
• Category: VHS Tapes
• Price: 12 USD