Biography Collection

Someone You Know is an anthology of twelve unforgettable Canadian true-crime stories by Story Hunter podcast producer, host and writer Catherine Fogarty. Each story reveals the haunting truth and statistical reality that a person is more likely to be murdered by someone they know than by a stranger. And while “stranger danger” is often the stuff of our nightmares and Hollywood horror films, sometimes those who are closest to us are even more dangerous than strangers.

We admire and sometimes envy the lives of actors and entertainers. Are their lives as glamorous and fabulous as they are portrayed? Or do they face struggles and challenges like everyone? Listen on as three iconic actors, Will Smith, Matthew McConaughey, and Bryan Cranston, pull back the curtain and reveal the real-life stories behind their success, including their vulnerabilities, insecurities, and failure.

Do you think you’re the ultimate Pittsburgh Steelers superfan? Do you have a buddy who bleeds black and gold for the Steelers? Do you want to learn about the history of your favorite six-time Super Bowl champion? Even if you couldn’t answer yes to any of those questions, you will still enjoy The Ultimate Pittsburgh Steelers Trivia Book, the best book to learn about the historic Pittsburgh Steelers.

To understand England's greatest cricket player is to know what it takes to succeed. Alastair Cook is the greatest batsman to ever play for England, and as one of the most gifted players in the world, he knows that his triumphs are as important as the challenges and moments of resilience. Now, as he English cricket team reel from his dramatic retirement, Alastair tells his story: a close-up account of his last chapter, his 33rd and last Test hundred, an intimate tale of his life, his family, of the man he is today and the man he will be - after cricket.

This book contains autobiographies by 12 individuals of Korean descent. However, their background experiences are vastly different. The editor of the book, Ariel Raimundo Choi, was born in Argentina and is still a citizen of Argentina; therefore, he considers himself a Hispanic-Korean-American. Ye One Chung grew up most of her life in Israel, so she considers Israel as her home. She writes a part of her autobiography in modern Hebrew, a language Ye One Chung is fluent at.

John Steele left his family and home at the tender age of 16 to join the Royal Navy. In a select branch of only 200, he subsequently qualified as the youngest clearance diver at that time. He then moved on to a life as a commercial oilfield diver, and for 22 years worked in the unforgiving depths of the North Sea and Persian Gulf. In 2004 a new industry was opening up. After an intense reeducation he secured a job with one of the largest private security companies working with the reconstruction of Iraq.

In her 20s Rachel Kushner went to Mexico in pursuit of her first love - motorbikes - to compete in the notorious and deadly race, Cabo 1000. As fellow racers died on the roadside, bikes were stolen and friends abandoned one another in the heat of the chase, she crashed at 130mph and miraculously survived; soon after, she decided to leave her controlling boyfriend and manoeuvred her way into a freer new life.

Our homes are a reflection of us. They say something about ourselves, our families and who we are. This book is about growing up in my mother's house from the 1970s in the inner city of Nottingham, England. Each room in our house had a purpose, playing a part in our family life. Through the stories and poems in each chapter of the book, you can take a glimpse into each room of the house and my experiences in a large Caribbean family, from child to adult. The rooms of my mother's house may be different to yours, but they tell of belonging and becoming.

Ein kurzes Wort der Warnung. Die True-Crime-Kurzgeschichten in dieser Sammlung von drei Büchern sind unvorstellbar grausam. Ich beginne alle meine True-Crime-Bücher mit einem kurzen Wort der Warnung. Die meisten Nachrichtenartikel und Fernsehsendungen über wahre Verbrechen überfliegen die abscheulichen Details der wirklich schrecklichen Verbrechen. In meinen Büchern beschönige ich die Fakten nicht, egal wie abscheulich sie auch sein mögen. Ich versuche, meinen Lesern eine klare und genaue Beschreibung davon zu geben, wie wahnsinnig die Mörder wirklich waren.

This audiobook bundle includes four Old Testament stories from The Beginner’s Bible: The Beginner’s Bible Adam and Eve in the Garden, The Beginner’s Bible Noah and the Ark, The Beginner’s Bible Baby Moses and the Princess, and The Beginner’s Bible Moses and the King.

Donna, an experienced nurse, is a master storyteller. Nurses help so many people during tragedy and heartache. Walking down hospital halls can be a frightening heart-breaking experience. Yet, some degree of hope and comfort can be found through sharing life-changing true experiences from friends, patients, and family. A Christian perspective is given as scripture is creatively threaded throughout the chapters.

If you loved the first collection of short stories you will love the latest collection from up and coming author Jorge Sanchez. From Ghetto Bazookas to playing the famous CBGB's this collection will have you smiling and chuckling. If you need an easy listen to help you forget about your chaotic life by laughing at someone else's chaotic life then this is a must listen.

Maria Quitéria foi uma jovem que desafiou o patriarcado numa época de extrema repressão, para lutar por nosso país nas trincheiras da guerra. Com coragem e força, ela enfrentou o pai e conquistou uma posição de destaque no exército, levando consigo outras mulheres. Maria Quitéria é uma heroína que permanecia oculta nos nossos registros, mas agora conquistará seu espaço no imaginário de nossas crianças através das palavras de Marianna Teixeira Farias e as ilustrações de Karina Werner.

In this powerful and gripping collection of real-life cases, Meni Caroutas—a former cop turned investigative journalist—reviews old evidence, hunts new leads and recounts shocking developments surrounding the disappearance or murder of 18 people.

The perfect gift for fans of All Creatures Great and Small, this is a charming collection of classic stories from James Herriot’s much-loved books with insights into his life and work from his children Rosie and Jim. With astute observations and boundless humour, country vet Herriot captures the spirit of the Yorkshire Dales and of rural communities on the cusp of change, before tractors and machines had taken over and modern medicines and antibiotics transformed veterinary work.

Ethan Quinn, the bestselling espionage author, has gathered four of his most incredible spy stories into one book. The collection contains some of the most fascinating people in the history of espionage.

Learn the incredible untold stories of the people, places and journeys that shaped Britain, and be inspired to continue learning beyond the audiobook. In The Black Curriculum Legacies listeners will hear inspiring stories about key figures from Britain's Black STEM heroes, musicians, sports stars and activists. In The Black Curriculum Migration learn about how migration has shaped Black British History. In The Black Curriculum Places, learn about the important places that define Black British History.

The Virginia Woolf Complete Collection brings together all of her 9 published novels, from her very first published work, the exuberantly youthful The Voyage Out, to the modern masterpieces of Mrs Dalloway and To the Lighthouse, as well as the hugely ambitious and ever-relevant Orlando, alongside many other wide-ranging and ever-inventive works of fiction.

My Gift of Now is a collection of memoirs and essays about tragic family loss through two plane crashes; finding love and marriage in middle age; travel and laughter; and issues of living the author sees as she looks around her. The listener will move from tears to laughter to empathy as the author tells her true stories of tragedy beyond comprehension happening twice in one family; of finding the needle in the haystack on a dance floor in her middle-age years; of travel filled with laughter and unforgettable adventures.

At four years old, Selys Rivera’s life had already changed forever. As her biological parents separated, she had to leave the comforts of her Puerto Rican homeland for the unknown landscape waiting for her in Massachusetts. In An Unconscious Mestiza: A Collection of Memoir Stories, Rivera openly shares her mental health challenges and grief as she tries to figure out what being Puerto Rican, American, and a (cisgender) woman means to her. Her shattered youth and move to a new culture created the challenges that she faces in the stories that unfold into an intricate mosaic.