Biography & Autobiography : Historical

The remarkable autobiography of the remarkable scientist who brought new light to the questions of how species arise evolve. Darwin's Autobiography gives us an explanation of what led him to his greatest achievement: the theory of evolution; It describes the obsession that drove him to great heights as a scientist, illustrates the convergence of factors that allowed him to see what others overlooked, and reveals a few family secrets along the way. more...

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American Presidents from MobileReference describes early life,. political career, significant events, legislation, programs, appointments, personal. life, and post-presidential career of all American Presidents. Audience. Audience: Intended for everyone interested in American History, including middle. school, high school, undergraduate and graduate students. Features.:.; Illustrated with portraits of all presidents.; Biography, including early life, political career, and post-presidential. career.; Concise description of major event during presidency including legislation,. programs, and appointments.; Search for the words or phrases.; Navigate from Table of Contents or read page by page.; Access the guide anytime, anywhere - at home, on the train, in the subway.; Always have the guide available for a quick reference.; Designed for optimal navigation on PDA, Smartphone, Tablet, and desktop devices.; Formatted to display on all electronic devices including Smartphones and Mobile Devices with a small display.; Add Bookmarks, text annotations and mark-ups.; Automatic synchronization between the handheld and the desktop PC. You. could read half of the book on the handheld, then finish reading on the desktop. Annotations and drawings are also synchronized. Table of Contents. 1. George Washington (April 30, 1789 -March 3, 1797) Party: none, VP: John. Adams (Federalist policies). 2. John Adams (March 4, 1797-March 3, 1801) Federalist, VP: Thomas Jefferson. 3. Thomas Jefferson (March 4, 1801-March 3, 1809) Democratic-Republican, VP:. Aaron Burr, George Clinton. 4. James Madison (March 4, 1809-March 3, 1817) Democratic-Republican, VP: George. Clinton[D], Elbridge Gerry[D]. 5. James Monroe (March 4, 1817-March 3, 1825) Democratic-Republican, VP: Daniel. Tompkins. 6. John Quincy Adams (March 4, 1825-March 3, 1829) Democratic-Republican, VP:. John Calhoun. 7. Andrew Jackson (March 4, 1829-March 3, 1837) Democrat, VP: John Calhoun[R],. Martin Van Buren. 8. Martin Van Buren (Mar more...

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Chaka, Zulu! Was the most watched television series in history! Fans will thrill at this biographical novel by a man who knew Chaka's brother, his inner council, and his warriors. An African Genghis Khan, Alexander the Great, and Napoleon - all rolled into one! Hero, villain, genius, madman. Chaka has been called them all. Few figures in the history of the world are as fascinating as that of Chaka, the Zulu king, who built a bloody empire in Africa in the mid-1800s on the bodies of millions of slaughtered victims. Few books have captured him in all his glory and horror as vividly and well as Chaka, Zulu King . more...

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In this landmark work of history, the National Book Award—winning author of American Sphinx explores how a group of greatly gifted but deeply flawed individuals–Hamilton, Burr, Jefferson, Franklin, Washington, Adams, and Madison–confronted the overwhelming challenges before them to set the course for our nation. more...

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Ever since his astonishing victory in the 1991 PGA Championship, John Daly, known affectionately on the PGA Tour as "Big 'Un," has enthralled fans with his big drives, bigger personality, and "Grip It and Rip It" approach to golf -- and to life. Long John, usually seen with a Marlboro Light dangling from his lip, is the unchained, unpredictable, unapologetic bad boy of professional golf. "The only rules I follow," JD likes to say, "are the Rules of Golf." Daly's play-it-as-it-lays approach drives My Life in and out of the Rough, a thrillingly -- and sometimes shockingly -- candid memoir of a larger-than-life athlete battling assorted addictions (alcohol, gambling, chocolate, sex), his weight, and, perhaps worst of all, divorce lawyers. (He's been married four times.) A two-time major winner before he turned thirty, John Daly is one of the most popular athletes in the world. Taking readers with him off the fairway and into his $1.5-million motor home for a rollicking ride through his life -- an ever-churning world of booze, burgers, casinos, country music, and breathtaking moonshots -- Daly reveals how a down-home Everyman from Arkansas managed to rise to the peak of the golf world, escape from the depths of abject depression, and, finally, take control of his life. Well, sort of. more...

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