Brittney Griner Biography: The Untold Life, Detainment and Freedom (Always Standing Tall) by Heather Hallway (1 Review)    Price verified 25 minutes ago

This biography is an exhilarating journey through the life of Brittney Griner, a towering figure not just in height, but in strength, resilience, and unyielding determination. From the sun-drenched streets of Houston, Texas, to the global stage of basketball glory, Griner's biography is a spellbinding tale of triumph over adversity, with her harrowing detainment in Russia serving as the ultimate test of courage and resilience. As readers dive into the pages of Griner's captivating story, they are swept away by the raw emotion and gripping intensity of her narrative. From her early struggles to accept her towering stature to her meteoric rise to basketball superstardom at Baylor University, every moment is infused with the indomitable spirit of a true champion. Yet, it is Griner's brush with the dark side of fame that truly sets her story apart. In a heart-stopping twist of fate, she finds herself thrust into the spotlight for all the wrong reasons, detained in Russia under ominous ...

Genre: Biographies & Memoirs

Multiplying Divide Life Lessons of Leadership by Jasmin Vora (1 Review)    Price verified 2 hours ago

This book is the first of a series written to cover the journey of an Indian Muslim Girl through Kuwait's Invasion by Iraq in 1990 led by Saddam Hussein. This first book is her recollection of events that happened over the invasion, prior to the Iraq war, "Desert Storm" and her firsthand experiences while facing a sudden Life altering event when she was 17. As she reflects into those days of her life, she recognizes that she acquired her skills of Resilience, Patience, Perseverance, Focus, Leadership, Communication and Program Management and Emotional Intelligence, at a very early age. This book is written to inspire all such families facing such adversities across the world and be assured that once this phase passes, one emerges as a much better version of self. The version that's ready to lead, execute and succeed in many different roles that life has to offer.

Genre: Biographies & Memoirs

Express yourself to Reinvent yourself: A Gyaannirudra Anniversary Souvenir by Raunak Gupta (Gyaannirudra) (2 Reviews)    Price verified 56 minutes ago

Express Yourself to Reinvent Yourself is the brainchild of Gyaannirudra in the form of its anniversary event to celebrate the emotions of individuals in form of their experiences to further help them in connecting with their inner-self for a peaceful personal and a successful professional life. As part of it, we invite individuals from all age groups to share their creations from their life experiences in the form of stories, poetries, photographs, arts of all forms such as paintings, drawings, sketches etc. through Celebrate Life with us every year on a regular basis for our anniversary competition. This anniversary souvenir is our effort to present some of the finest entries received in all categories of Celebrate Life with us to spread the joy and happiness with you all in our attempt to make this world a better place to grow. This is the third part in the series of our anniversary souvenirs.

Genre: Biographies & Memoirs

Female Prisoners of World War Two (Women Prisoners of War Series) by Nikki McDove (1 Review)    Price verified 25 minutes ago

True Stories of 5 Incredible Women Who Pushed the Boundaries of Women's Roles in War So often, women are ignored in military chronicles, especially those that took place during war where women were barred from participating in military occupations outside of office work and nursing. Herein lies the stories of women who pushed through these stereotypical roles and ended up being taken captive by the enemy. We remember war heroes as men completing great feats of strength on the battlefield, saving the lives of their fellow soldiers. There have been multiple books, films, and articles written about soldiers during WWII. Some are fictional, while some are based on true stories. We are not at any loss for the stories of the trials that men faced during the Second World War. The stories that are all too often forgotten are those of the women. Within the pages of this book, you will learn the stories of five incredible women prisoners of war during World War Two. These women not only ...

Genre: Biographies & Memoirs

Grandfather Lost by Vella Munn (1 Review)    Price verified one hour ago

Violent death mystery lasts for one hundred years In 1924, Homer Eon Flint, a thirty six year old multi-published writer and married father of three young children was found dead at the bottom of a canyon. According to a witness and the police, he was pinned under a taxi with a loaded pistol nearby. The media sensationalized his violent end. Some sources suggested he'd participated in an earlier bank robbery. Several friends even considered that he'd committed suicide because of his interest in the occult. The taxi driver--who died in prison--told police that Flint had hijacked the taxi at gunpoint and had driven away, only to die in an accident later that night. Then there's the belief held by Homer's family. He was a victim -- in the wrong place at the wrong time. Homer Eon Flint is considered one of the early twentieth century American pioneers in science fiction. His work such as The Devolutionist and The Emancipatrix have remained as pillars of the speculative fiction genre. ...

Genre: Biographies & Memoirs