Posts Tagged ‘biography’
Einstein His Life and Universe
From Isaacson, the bestselling author of “Benjamin Franklin,” comes the first full biography of Albert Einstein since all his papers have become available–a fully realized portrait of a premier icon of his era.
Read MoreGrace Notes
Gripping, singular, and gorgeously reflective, Grace Notes is a memoir told in essays by beloved actress, Hollywood veteran, and singer/songwriter Katey Sagal. Popular and award-winning star Katey Sagal chronicles the rollercoaster ride of her life in this series of evocative and beautifully written vignettes, resulting in a life story recounted unlike any other Hollywood memoir…
Read MoreAn Outlaw and a Lady
Renowned songwriter, singer, and wife of Waylon Jennings writes an intimate, enormously entertaining memoir of American music, of life with Waylon and the Outlaws, and of faith lost and found. The daughter of a Pentecostal evangelist and a race-car driver, Jessi Colter played piano and sang in church before leaving Arizona to tour with rock-n-roll…
Read MoreLet’s Ride
Hailed as the new essential resource for bikers, Let’s Ride is today’s most entertaining and authoritative guide to mastering the art of motorcycling. From choosing the right bike and keeping it finely maintained to sharpening riding techniques and achieving top performance, legendary biker icon Sonny Barger mines his lifetime of experience to provide advice, wisdom,…
Read MoreBuffy Sainte Marie
Buffy Saint-Marie is a symbol of the free expression movement of the 1960s and her powerful songs inspired countless people seeking hope and change. Stonechild seeks to bring together the many facets of a remarkable life, and to develop a sense of the woman behind it all.
Read MoreThe Education of Augie Merasty
A courageous and intimate chronicle of a young boy’s life in an Indian residential school.
Read MoreThe Red Kelly Story
When Boston coach Lynn Patrick was asked who he’d pick between Rocket Richard or Gordie Howe, he answered, “Neither! I’ll take Red Kelly! He is the best all-around performer in the league.” The only player to have won eight Stanley Cups without playing for Montreal, Red Kelly began his life in hockey on the cedar…
Read MoreThe Courage to Act
A fascinating account of the effort to save the world from another [Great Depression]. . . . Humanity should be grateful. Financial Times”
Read MoreCradle to Stage
While the Grohl family had always been musical—the family sang together on long car trips, harmonizing to Motown and David Bowie—Virginia never expected her son to become a musician, let alone a rock star. But when she saw him perform in front of thousands of screaming fans for the first time, she knew that rock…
Read MoreAn Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth
As Commander of the International Space Station, Chris Hadfield captivated the world with stunning photos and commentary from space. Now, in his first book, Chris offers readers extraordinary stories from his life as an astronaut, and shows how to make the impossible a reality. Chris Hadfield decided to become an astronaut after watching the Apollo…
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