Top 10 Best Biographies - April 2024

The Life We Bury

A USA Today bestseller and book club favorite! College student Joe Talbert has the modest goal of completing a writing assignment for an English class. His task is to interview a stranger and write a brief biography of the person. With deadlines looming, Joe heads to a nearby nursing home to find a willing subject. There he meets Carl Iverson, and soon nothing in Joe's life is ever the same. Carl is a dying Vietnam veteran--and a convicted murderer. With only a few months to live, he has been medically paroled to a nursing home, after spending thirty years in prison for the crimes of rape and ... [Read More]

• ASIN: B00JTA9Z7G
• ASIN: B00JTA9Z7G
• Brand: Unknown
• Manufacturer: Seventh Street Books

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

Principles: Life and Work

#1 New York Times Bestseller “Significant...The book is both instructive and surprisingly moving.” —The New York Times Ray Dalio, one of the world’s most successful investors and entrepreneurs, shares the unconventional principles that he’s developed, refined, and used over the past forty years to create unique results in both life and business—and which any person or organization can adopt to help achieve their goals.In 1975, Ray Dalio founded an investment firm, Bridgewater Associates, out of his two-bedroom apartment in New York City. Forty years later, Bridgewater has made mor... [Read More]

• ASIN: B071CTK28D
• ASIN: B071CTK28D
• Brand: Unknown
• Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster

The Boy on the Wooden Box: How the Impossible Became Possible . . . on Schindler's List

• ASIN: B00BL0O79I
• ASIN: B00BL0O79I
• Manufacturer: Atheneum Books for Young Readers

Rising Above: How 11 Athletes Overcame Challenges in Their Youth to Become Stars

Discover the inspirational real-life stories of superstar athletes like LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Tim Howard, and more! "Packs a powerful message—perseverance and passion pay off. Even non-sports fans will cheer for superstars like LeBron James and Stephen Curry.”--Scholastic TeacherTeam USA goalkeeper Tim Howard was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome in 6th grade. He went on to become a national treasure after single-handedly keeping America competitive in the 2014 World Cup. Stephen Curry was told he was too small, too weak, and too slow to even receive a scholarship to play college ba... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0147515688
• ASIN: 0147515688
• ISBN: 0147515688
• Manufacturer: Puffin Books

Man's Search for Meaning

Psychiatrist Viktor Frankl's memoir has riveted generations of readers with its descriptions of life in Nazi death camps and its lessons for spiritual survival. Between 1942 and 1945 Frankl labored in four different camps, including Auschwitz, while his parents, brother, and pregnant wife perished. Based on his own experience and the experiences of others he treated later in his practice, Frankl argues that we cannot avoid suffering but we can choose how to cope with it, find meaning in it, and move forward with renewed purpose. Frankl's theory-known as logotherapy, from the Greek word logos (... [Read More]

• ASIN: B009U9S6FI
• ASIN: B009U9S6FI
• Manufacturer: Beacon Press

Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win

An updated edition of the blockbuster bestselling leadership book that took America and the world by storm, two U.S. Navy SEAL officers who led the most highly decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War demonstrate how to apply powerful leadership principles from the battlefield to business and life.Sent to the most violent battlefield in Iraq, Jocko Willink and Leif Babin’s SEAL task unit faced a seemingly impossible mission: help U.S. forces secure Ramadi, a city deemed “all but lost.” In gripping firsthand accounts of heroism, tragic loss, and hard-won victories in SEAL Team Th... [Read More]

• ASIN: B0739PYQSS
• ASIN: B0739PYQSS
• Manufacturer: St. Martin's Press

Beneath a Scarlet Sky: A Novel

Soon to be a major television event from Pascal Pictures, starring Tom Holland.Based on the true story of a forgotten hero, the USA Today and #1 Amazon Charts bestseller Beneath a Scarlet Sky is the triumphant, epic tale of one young man’s incredible courage and resilience during one of history’s darkest hours. Pino Lella wants nothing to do with the war or the Nazis. He’s a normal Italian teenager—obsessed with music, food, and girls—but his days of innocence are numbered. When his family home in Milan is destroyed by Allied bombs, Pino joins an underground railroad helping Jews esc... [Read More]

• ASIN: B01L1CEZ6K
• ASIN: B01L1CEZ6K
• Brand: Unknown
• Manufacturer: Lake Union Publishing

The Finest Hours (Young Readers Edition): The True Story of a Heroic Sea Rescue (True Rescue Series)

This adaptation for young readers of The Finest Hours: The True Story of the US Coast Guard's Most Daring Sea Rescue by Michael J. Tougias and Casey Sherman tells the story of the shipwreck of two oil tankers and the harrowing Coast Guard rescue when four men in a tiny lifeboat overcame insurmountable odds and saved more than 30 stranded sailors. Now a major motion picture from Disney, starring Chris Pine and Casey Affleck.On the night of February 18, 1952, during one of the worst winter storms that New England has ever seen, two oil tankers just off the shore of Cape Cod were torn in half. Wi... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1250044235
• ASIN: 1250044235
• ISBN: 1250044235
• Brand: Tougias Michael J
• Manufacturer: Square Fish

When Breath Becomes Air

• ASIN: B00XSSYR50
• ASIN: B00XSSYR50
• ISBN: 0812988418
• Manufacturer: Random House

Ghost Soldiers: The Epic Account of World War II's Greatest Rescue Mission

• ASIN: B000FBJCJ4
• ASIN: B000FBJCJ4
• Manufacturer: Anchor

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 7 Habits Of Highly Effective Teens

• ASIN: B004IK92RA
• ASIN: B004IK92RA
• Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster

The Storyteller's Secret: A Novel

An Amazon Charts, USA Today, and Washington Post bestseller.From the bestselling author of Trail of Broken Wings comes an epic story of the unrelenting force of love, the power of healing, and the invincible desire to dream.Nothing prepares Jaya, a New York journalist, for the heartbreak of her third miscarriage and the slow unraveling of her marriage in its wake. Desperate to assuage her deep anguish, she decides to go to India to uncover answers to her family’s past.Intoxicated by the sights, smells, and sounds she experiences, Jaya becomes an eager student of the culture. But it is Ravi�... [Read More]

• ASIN: B07415PPP1
• ASIN: B07415PPP1
• Manufacturer: Lake Union Publishing

On Writing: 10th Anniversary Edition: A Memoir of the Craft

Immensely helpful and illuminating to any aspiring writer, this special edition of Stephen King’s critically lauded, million-copy bestseller shares the experiences, habits, and convictions that have shaped him and his work.“Long live the King” hailed Entertainment Weekly upon publication of Stephen King’s On Writing. Part memoir, part master class by one of the bestselling authors of all time, this superb volume is a revealing and practical view of the writer’s craft, comprising the basic tools of the trade every writer must have. King’s advice is grounded in his vivid memories f... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1439156816
• ASIN: 1439156816
• ISBN: 9781439156810
• Brand: Scribner Book Company
• Manufacturer: Scribner

10 best of everything national parks: 800 top pick - paperback: 9781426207341

Covers national historical parks, monuments and battlefields, and scenic trails and features lists including the best lodges, hippest hikes, and most stunning star-gazing sites, as well as park-ranger anecdotes and travel

• UPC: 14703430
• Rating: 4.0

Top 10 Great Women in History Women in History for Kids Children's Women Biographies

Women were once considered second-class citizens. It took years of struggle and a lot of great women to break that stereotype. This book features the 10 Great Women in History based on the impact of

• UPC: 986423469

Refurbished HP EliteDesk 800 G1-T Desktop PC with Intel Core i7-4770 Processor, 16GB Memory, 2TB Hard Drive and Windows 10 Pro (Monitor Not Included)

Ideal for work or play, the Refurbished HP EliteDesk 800 G1-T Desktop PC features an Intel Core i7-4770 processor and 16GB of memory. Store photos, music, movies and more on the 2TB hard

• UPC: 55765994
• Model: 800 G1
• Color: Black
• Rating: 4.364

Refurbished Dell 14" E6420 Laptop PC with Intel Core i5 Processor, 4GB Memory, 320GB Hard Drive and Windows 10 Pro

The Dell Refurbished 14" E6420 Laptop PC has everything you need to compute on the go. Microsoft Windows 10 Pro lets you complete any

• UPC: 37403500
• Model: E6420
• Color: Black
• Rating: 3.615

Refurbished HP 8000 Desktop PC with Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, 8GB Memory, 19" Monitor, 1TB Hard Drive and Windows 10 Home

Enjoy this Desktop with a 19-inch Flat Panel LCD that comes fully loaded with Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64-Bit! This package will arrive recently restored with Windows 10 Home 64-Bit so you will be the

• UPC: 54997433
• Model: HP 8000 + 19" LCD
• Color: Black
• Rating: 3.308

Bet Sunday Best Top 10 (CD)

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• UPC: 22226908

Dell Optiplex 790 Windows 10 Pro Desktop PC Tower Core i5 3.1GHz Processor 8GB RAM 1TB Hard Drive with DVD-RW-Refurbished Computer

The Dell Optiplex 790 Computer System is a Fast, Dependable Computer that is Perfect for the Home, School or Small Office. It features an Intel Quad Core i5

• UPC: 374746488
• Model: 790
• Color: Black
• Rating: 5.0

Dell Optiplex Desktop Computer 2.3 GHz Core 2 Duo Tower PC, 4GB RAM, 500 GB HDD, Windows 10

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• UPC: 105387252
• Model: OptiPlex 745
• Rating: 2.044

HP Pro 6300 Desktop Computer Bundle Windows 10 Intel Core i3 Processor 8GB 250GB DVD Wifi Bluetooth with a 19" LCD Monitor - Refurbished

The Dell Optiplex Desktop Computer System is a Fast, Dependable Computer that is Perfect for the Home or Small Office. The PC System comes complete with 4GB of Ram, a 160GB Hard Drive and Dual

• UPC: 110471413
• Model: 6300
• Rating: 2.3

Dell Optiplex Windows 10 Professional Desktop Computer PC Intel Dual Core 8GB Ram 500GB Hard Drive DVD W/19" LCD Monitor-Refurbished Computer

The Dell Optiplex Computer System is a Fast, Dependable Computer that is Perfect for the Home or Small Office. The PC System comes complete with 8GB of Ram, a 500GB Hard Drive and a 19"

• UPC: 107161318
• Model: 740