Títulos em Biografias e Memórias

Shortly after the emergence of genetic engineering in the 1970s, academic biologists were courted by venture capitalists and multinational companies. Researchers who understood the new biology of the time went from being merely curious about how the natural world functioned to realizing that they could profit from their newfound recognition. As they were inventing all sorts of newfangled organisms, biologists became acquainted with intellectual property.

Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to Something Is Better than Nothing and learn about how life changed for Alicia Delory after her army husband's return from Afghanistan.

The writings in this compilation are made up of memories of the heart, shared by myself and a few of my siblings. Some of these memories are good, some not so good, some funny, some not so funny. Memories are what insert our life into the hearts of our families and our loved ones. Make memories that will carry on in the hearts and minds of all who know you, so when you move into eternity, your presence will be carried on long after you're gone.

40 Watts from Nowhere is the inspirational story of one woman with a passion, a lot of guts - and a radio transmitter in her bedroom closet. When law office receptionist Sue Carpenter first asked how she might start a legitimate radio station, everyone laughed. Getting on the air (legitimately) was a multimillion-dollar ambition. But in 1995, with the help of a few subversive techies and pirate radio gurus, Sue built her first transmitter in her hilltop San Francisco apartment and launched KPBJ, enlisting friends as DJs.

Chevy at the Levee is about romance, travel, adventure, and the loss of a spouse. This story weaves a tribute to the author's wife, who endured the tragedy of an incurable disease but sustained her unselfish, loving personality.

In the quiet moments of our lives, when the world slows down and reflection takes over, we often ponder the paths we’ve walked and the choices we’ve made. This audiobook delves into the life of a young man who stood at the crossroads of failure and triumph.

This is the fascinating journey of Australian lawyer, Ron Tesoriero, in pursuit of answers. On the way he invites well-known and highly respected investigative journalist Mike Willesee to join him. What they discover will confront the mind and heart of every listener.

Most of us have asked the question: "Where is God in my situation?" In "Miracles on the Cancer Journey," Debra Young Waller catalogs definitive proof that, yes, God is at work in our situations. Even in our most difficult times! "Miracles on the Cancer Journey" will encourage you to see the evidence of God working in your own life.

The book dives into the highs and lows of building something from scratch, the heartbreaks of trusting the wrong people, and the small victories that remind you why you started. Along the way, Sandra weaves in laugh-out-loud anecdotes, relatable struggles, and a healthy dose of wisdom that feels like advice from a friend who’s been there, done that—and survived to tell the tale.

Read by the author with appearances from family and friends. The program also features bonus commentary and clips from her wildly popular podcast, For The Love. NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES, OPRAH DAILY, GOODREADS, KIRKUS REVIEWS, AND MORE • A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER...

I learned old-school, where it’s a quick death, if you turn in dead pages. Each page is intense or maximum FUN! I’ve been writing for many years. I’ve written film screenplays, scripts, magazine articles, advertising copy, and I’ve worked in the entertainment business for over three decades. I believe that one’s imagination is key to living live alive. My work hopefully, will stimulate your active imaginations. To keep the action moving, these books are designed to be challenging and sometimes comedic in nature. Everyone gets the story in their own mind’s eye.

One minute Jim Zervanos was carrying his one-year-old boy to a baseball game; the next, he was in the ER, where for days he lay in limbo, being strangled from the inside. Teams of the best doctors were stumped by his worsening condition, before telling him there was nothing they could do. That Time I Got Cancer: A Love Story, is about experiencing joy even in desperate times. It's about the relationships that anchor us, even as they must be entirely redefined. At forty-one, married, with a young son, Jim said goodbye to his family.

An intimate, often hilarious but always sincere memoir from country legend Ty Herndon on his struggles with addiction, mental health, his career, relationships, and being the first openly gay male country superstar. Ty Herndon may be most known for his beautiful country songs, but behind the...

A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Piers Morgan welcomes the return of a common-sense world They claimed it was a movement that would change society forever. Instead, it's been buried six feet under by common sense. For a decade, “woke” infected every corner of our lives. Cancel culture ran riot. Men...

Stephen Hope’s mother was arrested and sent to prison in 2005 for selling meth to an undercover cop. She had been dealing it out of the family’s small, cookie-cutter home in Henderson, Kentucky, for years, cooking it in an eight-by-ten-foot shed in the backyard. I Am Hope begins with an honest, no-filter account of Stephen’s life behind those dark, meth-filled walls. Even as his brother was ripped from their home, Stephen was left behind, forced to live in a neglectful home—one of the many prices he paid for his mother’s addiction.

Yet after years of challenges and milestones, Thor achieved something no other human ever has. The Impossible Journey is a triumphant memoir as he invites the world to share in this once in a lifetime adventure. He imparts the lessons, stories and unique perspectives on humanity he learned along the way.

This heartfelt collection of letters written by eminent queer people across music, television, activism, comedy and politics, is a celebration of self-acceptance and an inspiring resource for anyone who has ever struggled with ‘growing up different’. Each letter is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and a powerful reminder that love transcends all.

Der gefeierte Schauspieler und Marvel-Superheld Jeremy Renner über den brutalen Unfall, der ihn fast das Leben kostete – und die beeindruckende Geschichte, wie er sich zurück ins Leben kämpft: "Ich hoffe, dass ich mit meiner Geschichte allen helfen kann, die gerade das Gefühl haben, dass die Chancen gegen sie stehen." Jeremy Renner, zweimal für den Oscar nominiert, war die am zweithäufigsten gegoogelte Person 2023 – allerdings nicht nur wegen seiner eindrucksvollen Filmografie.

Veteran NFL insider and New York Times bestselling author Gary Myers will draw on his unique and unparalleled access to Belichick and Brady over the course of the two decades, but also to the myriad players, coaches, personnel and family, to get to the bottom of this argument and resolve it once and for all. He will drill into the numbers, analyze the psychology and sociology of this partnership, and use the powerful wand of perspective and context to illuminate the greatest duo that has ever graced the game.

What do you do when pain and brokenness force their way into life? What about when life deals you a blow that you're not sure you can recover from? Should you try to avoid the pain, move through it as quickly as possible, or numb it until it passes? Could there be any value in suffering? How you handle pain and how you allow others to experience their pain reveals what you believe to be true about yourself, others, and God. What do you do when life inscribes words on your heart that you wish weren't there? Words like shame, fear, hopelessness and bitterness.