Best Biographies Ever Written - April 2024

Mawson's Will: The Greatest Polar Survival Story Ever Written

Mawson's Will is the dramatic story of what Sir Edmund Hillary calls "the most outstanding solo journey ever recorded in Antarctic history." For weeks in Antarctica, Douglas Mawson faced some of the most daunting conditions ever known to man: blistering wind, snow, and cold; loss of his companion, his dogs and supplies, the skin on his hands and the soles of his feet; thirst, starvation, disease, snowblindness - and he survived. Sir Douglas Mawson is remembered as the young Australian who would not go to the South Pole with Robert Scott in 1911, choosing instead to lead his own expedition on t... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1586420003
• ASIN: 1586420003
• ISBN: 1586420003
• Brand: Steerforth Press
• Manufacturer: Steerforth

Little Fires Everywhere: A Novel

• ASIN: B01N4VW75U
• ASIN: B01N4VW75U
• Brand: Unknown
• Manufacturer: Penguin Books

The Greatest Love Story Ever Told: An Oral History

*A New York Times Bestseller*Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman reveal the full story behind their epic romance—presented in a series of intimate conversations between the couple, including photos, anecdotes, and the occasional puzzle.The year: 2000. The setting: Los Angeles. A gorgeous virtuoso of an actress agreed to star in a random play, and a basement-dwelling scenic carpenter said he would assay a supporting role in the selfsame pageant. At the first rehearsal she surveyed her fellow cast members, determining if any of the men might qualify to provide her with a satisfying fling. Her gaz... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1101986670
• ASIN: 1101986670
• ISBN: 1101986670
• Brand: Dutton
• Manufacturer: Dutton

All We Ever Wanted: A Novel

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In this riveting novel from the #1 bestselling author of Something Borrowed and First Comes Love, three very different people must choose between their families and their most deeply held values. . . . “An unpredictable page-turner that unfolds in the voices of three superbly distinct characters.”—The Atlanta Journal-Constitution • “A gripping, thought-provoking journey.”—Jodi PicoultNAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THESKIMM Nina Browning is living the good life after marrying into Nashville’s elite. More recently, her husband made a f... [Read More]

• ASIN: B07639D2G9
• ASIN: B07639D2G9
• Brand: Unknown
• Manufacturer: Ballantine Books

The Only Grant-Writing Book You'll Ever Need

From top experts in the field, the definitive guide to grant-writingWritten by two expert authors who have won millions of dollars in government and foundation grants, this is the essential book on securing grants. It provides comprehensive, step-by-step guide for grant writers, including vital up-to-the minute interviews with grant-makers, policy makers, and nonprofit leaders. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking grants in today's difficult economic climate.The Only Grant-Writing Book You'll Ever Need includes:Concrete suggestions for developing each section of a proposalHands-on exerc... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0465058930
• ASIN: 0465058930
• ISBN: 0465058930
• Brand: Basic Books a Member of Perseus Books Group
• Manufacturer: Basic Books

Let's Pretend This Never Happened

• ASIN: B0065S8R38
• ASIN: B0065S8R38
• Manufacturer: Berkley

Mawson's Will: The Greatest Survival Story Ever Written

An account of Sir Douglas Mawson's explorations of and discoveries in Antarctica and of his remarkable survival, in 1912, of a solitary trudge through snow, wind, and bitter cold without food or drink

• ASIN: 0812821777
• ASIN: 0812821777
• ISBN: 0812821777
• Brand: Brand: Stein n Day Pub
• Manufacturer: Stein & Day Pub

Save the Cat! Writes a Novel: The Last Book On Novel Writing You'll Ever Need

The first novel-writing guide from the best-selling Save the Cat! story-structure series, which reveals the 15 essential plot points needed to make any novel a success.Novelist Jessica Brody presents a comprehensive story-structure guide for novelists that applies the famed Save the Cat! screenwriting methodology to the world of novel writing. Revealing the 15 "beats" (plot points) that comprise a successful story--from the opening image to the finale--this book lays out the Ten Story Genres (Monster in the House; Whydunit; Dude with a Problem) alongside quirky, original insights (Save the Cat... [Read More]

• ASIN: B078VWDNKT
• ASIN: B078VWDNKT
• Manufacturer: Ten Speed Press

Firebirds: The Best First Person Account of Helicopter Combat in Vietnam Ever Written

Chuck Carlock volunteered to become a helicopter pilot in August 1966, convinced that by the time he finished training, the Vietnam War would be over. Little did he know that he would see some of the war's most intense action, including the Tet offensives. Carlock portrays countless dangers, from an elusive enemy and treacherous terrain to blinding weather, faulty equipment, and friendly fire. He rides the pendulum between fear and fearlessness during his many brushes with death. Along with the danger and tension, Carlock tells us about the camaraderie and humor shared by men who lived on the ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0553577050
• ASIN: 0553577050
• ISBN: 0553577050
• Brand: Carlock, Chuck
• Manufacturer: Bantam

Lyndon Johnson and the American Dream: The Most Revealing Portrait of a President and Presidential Power Ever Written

Doris Kearns Goodwin's classic life of Lyndon Johnson, who presided over the Great Society, the Vietnam War, and other defining moments the tumultuous 1960s, is a monument in political biography. From the moment the author, then a young woman from Harvard, first encountered President Johnson at a White House dance in the spring of 1967, she became fascinated by the man--his character, his enormous energy and drive, and his manner of wielding these gifts in an endless pursuit of power. As a member of his White House staff, she soon became his personal confidante, and in the years before his dea... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0312060270
• ASIN: 0312060270
• ISBN: 0312060270
• Brand: St Martin s Griffin
• Manufacturer: St. Martin's Griffin

Stevie Nicks - Through The Looking Glass

• ASIN: B0794F687P
• ASIN: B0794F687P

How to Be Alone: If You Want To, and Even If You Don't

The former Sex & Relationships Editor for Cosmopolitan and host of the wildly popular comedy show Tinder Live with Lane Moore presents her poignant, funny, and deeply moving first book.Lane Moore is a rare performer who is as impressive onstage—whether hosting her iconic show Tinder Live or being the enigmatic front woman of It Was Romance—as she is on the page, as both a former writer for The Onion and an award-winning sex and relationships editor for Cosmopolitan. But her story has had its obstacles, including being her own parent, living in her car as a teenager, and moving to New York ... [Read More]

• ASIN: B07CL5PLTH
• ASIN: B07CL5PLTH
• Manufacturer: Atria Books

Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass: An American Slave, Written by Himself (The Bedford Series in History and Culture)

Get to know the iconic historical figure, Frederick Douglass through his story and his writing as the Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass details his entire bioography from where his inspiration came from as well as what impact he had on contemporary fiction.

• ASIN: 1319048897
• ASIN: 1319048897
• ISBN: 1319048897
• Manufacturer: Bedford/St. Martin's

1000 INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES: Daily Motivation For Your Best Year Ever

Need motivation and inspiration book for Self-Motivation or looking for a Gorgeous Gift Book for Your Boss, Employees, Students, Friends or Acquaintances?“The 1000 INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES: Daily Motivation For Your Best Year Ever” is an invaluable tool for business leaders, coaches, writers, public speakers, or anyone who wishes to improve their communication skills, motivate and inspire people. As Tony Robbins says: "Words have the power to start wars or create peace, destroy relationships or strengthen them. How we feel about anything is shaped by the meaning we attach to it. The words you ... [Read More]

• ASIN: B07PLY51L3
• ASIN: B07PLY51L3

With Custer on the Little Bighorn: A Newly Discovered First-Person Account by William O. Taylor

• ASIN: 0670868035
• ASIN: 0670868035
• ISBN: 0670868035
• Brand: Brand: Viking Adult
• Manufacturer: Viking Adult

Lyndon Johnson and the American Dream : The Most Revealing Portrait of a President and Presidential Power Ever Written

Explores the thirty-sixth President's background, his personal outlook and behavior, his political career, and the political system that fostered his

• UPC: 479567
• Rating: 3.5

The International: ‘The best book about the Troubles ever written’ - eBook

Saturday, 28 January 1967. It is a day like any other for eighteen-year-old Danny, pulling pints behind the bar of the International Hotel in Belfast, watching the comings and goings of the eccentric clientele. But

• UPC: 372386609
• Rating: 4.0

Lyndon Johnson and the American Dream : The Most Revealing Portrait of a President and Presidential Power Ever Written

9781250313966

• UPC: 583802416

101 Best Sex Scenes Ever Written : An Erotic Romp Through Literature for Writers and Readers

9781610350013

• UPC: 15576050

The Best 195 Classics Ever Written - Volume 2 - eBook

Compiled in 4 volumes, "The Best 195 Classics Ever Written" brings together exceptional works by distinguished authors including renowned names like Charles Dickens, Henry James, Jane Austen and William Shakespeare. Aiming to provide the best

• UPC: 866728508

The Best 195 Classics Ever Written - Volume 1 - eBook

Compiled in 4 volumes, "The Best 195 Classics Ever Written" brings together exceptional works by distinguished authors including renowned names like Charles Dickens, Henry James, Jane Austen and William Shakespeare. Aiming to provide the best

• UPC: 449012313

The Best 195 Classics Ever Written - Volume 4 - eBook

Compiled in 4 volumes, "The Best 195 Classics Ever Written" brings together exceptional works by distinguished authors including renowned names like Charles Dickens, Henry James, Jane Austen and William Shakespeare. Aiming to provide the best

• UPC: 102282885

Baseball Haiku: The Best Haiku Ever Written about the Game - eBook

Presenting more than two hundred of the greatest haiku ever written about the game.There are moments in every baseball game that make fans catch their breath: the pause while a pitcher looks in for the

• UPC: 987862575

The Worst Resume Ever Written - eBook

My name is Veronica Vulpine. I wish that I could say that I had a really exciting life being an extra in Miami Vice or being involved in a witchcraft covenant, but I am just

• UPC: 547190809

Jesse James, My Father: The First and Only True Story of His Adventures Ever Written - eBook

The Pergamum Collection publishes books history has long forgotten. We transcribe books by hand that are now hard to find and out of

• UPC: 290142930