Self Biography

Stuck at the bottom of the social ladder at "pretty much the lowest level of people at school who aren't paid to be here," Maya Van Wagenen decided to begin a unique social experiment: spend the school year following a 1950s popularity guide, written by former teen model Betty Cornell. Can curlers, girdles, Vaseline, and a strand of pearls help Maya on her quest to be popular? The real-life results are painful, funny, and include a wonderful and unexpected surprise.

Legendarul restaurant Eleven Madison Park era o braserie de două stele aflată într-o situație delicată când Will Guidara a preluat cârma. Unsprezece ani mai târziu, avea deja patru stele din partea publicației The New York Times, trei stele Michelin și fusese numit cel mai bun restaurant din lume. Cum a fost posibil? Angajații restaurantului au depășit cu mult așteptările clienților.

From Wall Street to the West Coast, from blue-collar billionaires to blue-blood fortunes, from the Google guys to hedge fund honchos, All the Money in the World gives us the lowdown on, among other things: the all-time richest Americans, who made and lost the most money in the past 25 years, the fields and industries that have produced the greatest wealth, the biggest risk takers, the most competitive players, the most wasteful family feuds, the trophy wives.

It is clear that all the miracles were extraordinary and God gifted to Ibrahim and Yousuf. It was the special integrity that they succeeded by such tremendous miracles. If we think for a while, it was not easy for Abraham to jump into the fire but it needs tremendous devotion. God examines Abraham and Joseph in numerous ways. They became successful every moment. The Lord said to Abraham: “I will make you the leader of the people.” God’s aim in demonstrating miracles to human beings is to explore truth and reality. Even after recognizing all these miracles, if one does not believe, he ...

The Miracles of Prophet Jesus is an insightful book written to help people seeking to have a divergent view of an iconic personality that is crucial to both the Christian and Islamic faith. It presents the miracles as presented in both holy books to help believers discover the outstanding miracles that were wrought by God through this great prophet. It is a must read for anyone who desires a cross-faith book written about the outstanding miracles of Jesus.

In Shadows of Sobriety, Keith Burton pulls back the curtain on his journey through a childhood marked by alcoholism, family dysfunction, and emotional scars that lasted a lifetime. Raised in a household where love was often confused with pain, Keith reflects on his relationships with an alcoholic father and a controlling mother, and how their struggles set the stage for his own battles with identity, faith, and a fractured family legacy.

President Franklin D. Roosevelt best summaries the spirit of Seeking ValhallaSo, first of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself – nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT President, USA Inaugural Address 1933 ***** In life, Warriors go with what is, not with what should be. Adopt fear. Embrace chaos. Confront the battle. There are two keys in your Warrior battle to confront fear and chaos: First, allow “you” to be yourself by following your own, unique ...

Warriors Manage Chaos by accepting and embracing unexpected opportunities and solutions arising, like the Phoenix, from deep in one’s soul. A practical no platitude spirituality road map guide to learning to be yourself! Too often fear freezes us from actively engaging in the problem. One can change this by thinking and acting like a Warrior. Only by knowing oneself can you live in the Now. This requires seeing your life situations through clear vision represented by Shiva’s Third Eye. This changes your perspective and range of options from passive indecision to active determination. ...

It's described as the greatest achievement the modern game has seen, and Ivan Cleary is the man behind it - the astonishing, historic benchmark of multiple back-to-back premiership wins by the Penrith Panthers in 2021, 2022 and 2023. In his own words, Cleary tells all about what he's learned and how he leads, informed by his decades as a player and coach—a playmaker, team builder, mentor and leader who understands that not everything counts, but everything matters.

From her unique childhood to her all-consuming fascination with Thomas Cromwell that grew into the Wolf Hall Trilogy, Hilary Mantel had a celebrated career as a novelist. Alongside this, she long contributed to newspapers and journals, unspooling stories from her own life and illuminating the world as she found it. This strand of Hilary's writing was an integral part of how she thought of herself. 'Ink is a generative fluid,' she explains. 'If you don't mean your words to breed consequences, don't write at all.' A Memoir of My Former Self collects the finest of this writing over four decades.

In Not My Circus, the author shares her extraordinary story of resilience amidst unimaginable adversity. From drug abuse and sexual trauma to homicide, she recounts her harrowing coming-of-age experiences in gritty detail. This powerful memoir will take you on a rollercoaster ride through the author's traumatic teenage and young adult years. You'll venture into the vibrant nightlife of West Hollywood, with all its temptation and danger in the height of the AIDS epidemic. You'll experience the terror of being raped and the frustration of seeking justice.

Edited by Toni Morrison and first published in 1974, An Autobiography is a classic of the Black Liberation era which resonates just as powerfully today. Long hard to find, it is reissued now with a new introduction by Davis, for a new audience inspired and galvanised by her ongoing activism and her extraordinary example. In the book, she describes her journey from a childhood on Dynamite Hill in Birmingham, Alabama, to one of the most significant political trials of the century.

During a TV interview with a comedian, journalist Rebecca Reid found herself unable to get a word in edgewise. So, when she put her finger to her lips and shushed him, she became instantly known on the internet as “Rebecca Rude”. It was only then that she realized that being rude could actually be her superpower. Exploring famous women who have been perceived as rude - including Princess Margaret, Anna Wintour, Taylor Swift, Meghan Markle, and others - Rude demonstrates how those women used their “rudeness” to get what they want and deserve out of life.

Life can be tough—but it helps to know other people have come through hard times with a smile on their face. In Make Your Own Sunshine, Janice Dean shares inspiring stories that will lift your spirit and touch your heart. Good people are all around us doing selfless deeds, from a firefighter who bravely battled for his colleague’s health after 9/11 to a good Samaritan who secretly pays for the coffees of everyone in line behind him. You can’t help but smile hearing about the teacher who cut her hair to make her student feel better.

In 2015, Arlan Hamilton was on food stamps and sleeping on the floor of the San Francisco airport, with nothing but an old laptop and a dream of breaking into the venture capital business. She couldn't understand why people starting companies all looked the same (white and male) and she wanted the chance to invest in the ideas and people who didn't conform to this image of how a founder is supposed to look. Hamilton had no contacts or network in Silicon Valley, no background in finance - not even a college degree. What she did have was fierce determination and the will to succeed.

Jonathan Rigsby spends his days as a crime intelligence analyst and his nights as an Uber driver. Reeling from his divorce and struggling to pay rent while caring for his autistic son, Rigsby became a rideshare driver, joining the millions of people with a side hustle just to make ends meet.

From an unconventional upbringing in Baltimore, to an unconventional marriage to one of the most famous men in the world, adhering to the status quo has never been a familiar road for Jada Pinkett Smith. In Worthy, Smith strips herself of all the labels and stories crafted by others, and reclaims her narrative with radical self-love. Worthy teaches us who Jada is, and how to embrace our most authentic loveable souls.

Tatyana Bakalchuk is a self-made Russian billionaire entrepreneur and the founder of Wildberries, Russia’s largest online retailer. Born in 1975 and originally a school teacher, she launched Wildberries from her Moscow apartment in 2004 while on maternity leave, aiming to simplify online shopping for Russian consumers. With no prior business background or outside investment, she built a retail empire rooted in customer trust, operational discipline, and quiet innovation. Known for her low profile and data-driven leadership, Tatyana has become one of the world’s richest women, and a ...

Given his years of hard-earned practical experience as a mixed martial arts fighter, as well as decades spent honing his skills, Eric Wahlin understands hard work and discipline, and the mental and physical grit needed to be a successful professional fighter. Along the way, his study of MMA led him to a place he never expected - a new understanding of God and a deeper relationship with Him that has enhanced and enriched his life.

A horrific event at the age of 17 left Rhonda continually searching for something or someone to fill the dark chasm of her heart. Tears seemed to puddle around her wherever she went. However, she learned to carefully hide herself in a masquerade put on for the outside world, allowing her to project that all was well with her soul even as the slow decay continued from within. Those who find themselves pretending will be drawn to the answers her story presents. But it was God who worked to lift the veil from Rhonda’s eyes.