Seedlings: Growing Up in the 50's by Robert Turvey (10 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Share the adventures, trials and tribulations of a young boy growing up in the 1950s. Be transported to a simpler time before cell phones, video games and the internet where companionship and imagination ruled the days and love, laughter and dreams of tomorrow filled the nights.

Genre: Biographies & Memoirs

Over Under Sideways Down: The Flight of The Yardbirds by Alan Clayson (33 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

'The Yardbirds allowed me to improvise a lot in live performance, and I started building a textbook of ideas that I eventually used in Zeppelin' - Jimmy Page Alan Clayson has written the only full length account of the legendary British rock band, who evolved from the sleepy suburbs south of London in the 1960s to spawn three of the world's greatest guitarists - Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck. The Yardbirds had a string of international hits throughout the 1960s, including For Your Love, Shapes of Things and Over Under ...

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The Gospel Synthesis: The Story of Jesus for a Friend by Geoff Limerick (Geoffrey Francis Limerick) (2 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

The Gospel Synthesis is a wonderful read for a friend, close relative or work colleague, to whom you want to introduce the story of Jesus. For those who are familiar with the good news of Jesus Christ, then the Gospel Synthesis will prove to be an excellent companion. It contains all the promises, parables and miracles of Jesus in one concise and succinct account. Ideal, for when you are vacationing, on a business trip or just taking a short break.

Genre: Biographies & Memoirs

Jeffrey Dahmer and his Father by George Stietz (5 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

How well did Jeffrey Dahmer's father really know him, and did he use the right approach in attempting to know him? In this work, the author analyzes the behavioral and historical paradigm that Lionel Dahmer repeatedly used to attempt to understand his son's behavior as a boy, a teen and a man. Analysis is also presented regarding attempts and behavior that proved to be outliers to the sample, the general application of the paradigm and the algorithm that Jeff's thoughts and conduct presented over the course of his life. In ...

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Ubered: My Life As A Rideshare Driver by Evan Kail (Stone Arch Entertainment) (170 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

His family's wealth has long evaporated, and now serendipity is all Evan Kail can salvage from his riches to rags nightmare. He's been chasing a screenwriting dream ever since he was in college, and he's put everything on the line to attain it. So when a new phenomenon called "Rideshare" enters his market in Minneapolis, Kail seeks opportunity in a job he believes will pay well and afford him time to pursue his calling. His only item of value, a BMW sports car purchased in the glory days of wealth, affords him a down payment on a ...

Genre: Biographies & Memoirs

KIM PHILBY: Our Man in Moscow by Christian Shakespeare (108 Reviews)    Price verified one minute ago

The world of the secret agents of the Cold War were the unseen vanguard of the fight to both expand and contain the spread of world communism. It was a world filled with dishonesty and when someone works in the world of secret espionage they expect it first-hand. But nobody was more dishonest than one man, the lies and the duplicity committed by an individual with no conscience to the consequences of his actions. Someone who simply holds a higher regard for an idea than for human life holds pure evil rationalised as nobility. Many ...

Genre: Biographies & Memoirs

The Legend of Captain Kidd: Pirate or Hero: The Shocking Tale Of Skulldugery and Politics on the High Seas by Noel Young (14 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

In the annals of piracy, few figures are as enigmatic and controversial as Captain William Kidd. His journey from a reputable seaman to one of the most infamous pirates encapsulates the blurred lines and moral ambiguities of 17th-century piracy and privateering. But he also lived through seismic times in the history of England, Scotland, the Caribbean and of the Americas, especially New York. It's an incredible journey, scuppered by those in high places with wealth and power that all began with maritime tradition dating before Julius ...

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Nuclear War Survival Guide: The Skills You Need to Survive an Atomic Bomb and a Detailed Plan About How to Prepare for a Disaster Accident by Mark George Hardy (18 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Prepare for the unthinkable with "Nuclear War Survival Guide" by Mark George Hardy. This ultimate manual equips you with essential skills and knowledge to survive an atomic bomb and navigate the aftermath of a catastrophic event. From understanding the risks tied to the Russian-Ukraine conflict to unraveling the complexities of nuclear weaponry, this indispensable guide provides vital information for informed decisions during times of crisis. Inside "Nuclear War Survival Guide" you'll find: • The inner workings of nuclear ...

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American Dark Legends: Tragic Events Book One by Leo Hardy (Amazon Digital Services) (5 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Early snowstorms caused the Donner Party to become stranded and lost in the mountains in the winter of 1846. This was the beginning of what would come to be the reason for the Donner Party to earn themselves a spot in the history books, murder, and Cannibalism. Who was Albert Johnson, the Mad Trapper of Rat River? What drove this foul-tempered loner to become a murderer? The Starving Time at Jamestown in 1609 - 1610. An all but forgotten moment in history where many starving colonists resorted to cannibalism to stay alive.The SS ...

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My Non Mathematical Biography: A memoir of a scientist by Vitali Milman Price verified 36 minutes ago

Vitali Milman, a world-renowned mathematician who was selected in 2018 by the Milner Global Foundation and the Marker magazine as one of the 70 most influential scientists in Israel, shares his unique and extraordinary journey in the world. In his concise style, Professor Milman describes his remarkable life path, which spans on six decades of accomplished academic career. He recounts the ups and downs, the hardships and the fantastic strokes of luck which saved his life many times. The narrative focuses on the emotional impact the ...

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Lyrics of a Tangled Heart : An Ode to Romance & Heartbreak by Sanyam Jain (12 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Within these pages, you'll embark on a profound journey through the intricacies of - Falling in Love, Heartbreak, Hope, & Healing. These poems, or 'lyrics,' as the poet prefers to call them, will make you feel the magic of love, the pain of heartbreak, the mystic power of hope, and the bittersweet path to healing. Though it's a poetry book but it has been written in a way that it reads like a story. The book has been divided into three parts - Falling in Love; Heartbreak; and Healing. Here's hoping that these lyrics will resonate ...

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The Biggest Idea Ever: Trade anxiety, fear, and burnout for peace, purpose, and significance. by Denis Beauséjour (King Press) (62 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

This business and spirituality memoir tells the story of a successful international executive with consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble. This adventurous odyssey follows Denis through a near-death experience in Japan into a series of awakenings that made him a sought-after spiritual mentor. The book embodies four decades of accumulated wisdom that will help you look at every aspect of your life and chart a fresh journey filled with peace, purpose, and significance. If you are experiencing anxiety, fear or burnout, or you just want ...

Genre: Biographies & Memoirs

Rapid Riposte: A memoir of my remarkable recovery, revival and resurgence (Bonny Voyage Book 3) by Harry 'the dog' Roberts (Colour2Go Ltd) (2 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

This is the third instalment of Harry Robert's memoirs. The others being 'Bonny Voyage' and 'Gute Fahrt'. Harry is in a 'spot of bother' having walked out of his job so he now has to get his life back together. The story follows Harry on his journey as he recovers from his ordeal. He is determined to fight his way back after his indiscretion. Trying to keep all the different parts in his life happy and content often proves difficult to manage but with good support and a loving family Harry endeavours to make something of himself.

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Unbelievable Crimes Volume One: Macabre Yet Unknown True Crime Stories by Daniela Airlie (340 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Step into some of the most heinous (yet relatively unknown) crimes ever committed and delve into twelve twisted tales of murder in Unbelievable Crimes. From the deplorable abduction and imprisonment of young women by James Jamelske, who kept his victims in his basement, to the tale of charismatic charmer Charles Schmid who boasted about his savage murders, each story in this anthology dives into pure evil. In one case, I'll take you back to 1993, to the city of Houston, where two teenage girls, Jennifer Ertman, and Elizabeth Peña, ...

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Arts Council Immortals by Kevin Kiely (4 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Arts Council Immortals is a satire in the blockbuster genre using real names and events. During four decades -- 1980-2020 the arts council in 70 Merrion Square, Dublin received government grants totalling over 1.6 billion. Their worst kept secrets are the hierarchy, careerism, imposition of 'arts policy' and fear in controlling the national arts-scene by absolute power. A Haughey-esque group with the bogus name 'aosdána' infiltrated the council in the 1980s. This 'ace gang' were self-elected to siphon euro-millions for themselves ...

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