Showing results for "Experience" in Biographies & Memoirs

The late great astronomer and astrophysicist describes his personal search to understand the nature of the sacred in the vastness of the cosmos. Exhibiting a breadth of intellect nothing short of astounding, Sagan presents his views on a wide range of topics, including the likelihood of intelligent life on other planets, creationism and so-called intelligent design.

Ever fantasized about quitting your job and starting over? Prioleau Alexander did just that. Here is his laugh-out-loud funny, endearing, and humbling exploration of life at minimum wage. Alexander walked away from a lucrative career as an advertising executive, seeking a life like that dude on Kung Fu.”

A quarter of a century after his death, Jimi Hendrix's popularity is undiminished, his place as the preeminent electric guitarist of the age unrivaled. Back in print, with a new introduction, a new epilogue, and an updated discography, The Jimi Hendrix Experience gives the whole story of his legendary life and career, the virtuosity and madness, the genius and the rush to self-destruction, as well as the fierce ongoing battle for control over his estate that has been waged since Hendrix's death.

Writer and political activist Mike Marqusee was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer, in the summer of 2007. At first, disinclined to share his misery with others, he was reluctant to write about his illness. But he then came to realize that doing so provided a precious continuity with his life as a writer before contracting the disease, and a way of reaching out to a wider world that the illness made physically less accessible.

4 trans women sharing their own experiences of life, love, recovery and the pursuit of happiness. Realizing the Trans Experience is a Human Experience.

This short biographical work describes the experiences of Chimezie Ihekuna, a Nigerian man born with a facial deformity. From one scenario to the next, Chimezie encounters ostracisation and indifference from peers and elders alike. He reflects candidly here on the impact this has had on his life. His story is an invitation to empathy for all those who listen.

Welcome to The LSD Experience, your guide to the shadows and secrets lurking beneath the surface. Here, we delve deep into the world of conspiracies and true crime, unraveling the mysteries that captivate and haunt us. From unsolved crimes and chilling cold cases to the most compelling conspiracy theories, I’ll take you on a journey through the enigmatic and the unknown. Subscribe and join a community of inquisitive minds eager to uncover the truths hidden in the darkness. Prepare to question everything…

Ben Barres was known for his groundbreaking scientific work and for his groundbreaking advocacy for gender equality in science. In this book, completed shortly before his death, Barres (born Barbara Barres in 1954) describes a life full of remarkable accomplishments. Barres recounts his early life and felt even as a very young child that he was assigned the wrong gender. After years of being acutely uncomfortable in his own skin, Barres transitioned from female to male. It was after transitioning that he realized how differently male and female scientists are treated.

Je crois que cette expérience ne peut se comprendre que lorsqu'on la vit. Je me sens tellement moins seule ! Cette expérience a réellement changé ma vie. Elle a diminué ma peine et mon chagrin en les changeant en joie et en compréhension.

NDE LAB is for people that love to examine and study Near Death Experiences and the Supernatural Realm. this will be the Largest Library of NDE's and Supernatural Events. Visit www.ndelab.co to access NDE Ebooks

In this recorded account of near-death experiences, we learn about the miracles of the millennium, the return of the Ten Tribes, the building of the New Jerusalem and temple, and many other astonishing events long prophesied in scripture but never before described in such vivid detail. Visions of Glory is a mesmerizing and fascinating read that you will not be able to put down.

The Michael Experience Podcast is an immersive conversation from the perspective of (Michael) a Black, Gay, Male. It's a collection of deep personal experiences and shared observations. Orated in the vein of My Thoughts, On My Life, My WAY! Join the experience Today!

The S.H.E. Experience: When She Speaks the World Listens is a magical, fierce, and healing youth-led podcast where Black girls ages 13–18 speak truth with power and purpose. This soulful audio space amplifies bold conversations on mental health, friendships, school, identity, creativity, fashion, sports, self-love, and social change. Created by and for Black girls, this podcast is about being seen, being heard, and being unapologetically you. It's a place for growth, awareness, and limitless self-expression—where sharing your story becomes a path to healing, connection, and confidence. ...

At age 19, pilot Dale Black miraculously survived an airplane crash that killed the other two pilots on board. Hovering between life and death for three days, he had a breathtaking experience of heaven. Against all odds and with insurmountable injuries, Capt. Black recovered from his injuries and returned to fly airplanes as a professional pilot. For 40 years he kept the story to himself at the urging of his grandfather to "live" his experience rather than talk about it.

The New York Times bestselling memoir from the creator of some of the most iconic television programs ever, including All in the Family, Maude, Good Times, The Jeffersons, and Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman. “Charming, candid, and copious . . . There is still a lot of zest, passion, and whimsy in...

Family is not always a place of safety. Kathleen was just eight years old when her mother was tragically killed in a car accident. And when her father remarries it is to the bitter and resentful Irene who has two children of her own and no space in her heart for another. Irene goes out of her...

Travel experiences are activities and memories from visiting new places, ranging from adventurous activities like trekking and safaris to cultural immersions like attending festivals and cooking classes. Examples include exploring ancient ruins like Machu Picchu, witnessing natural wonders like the Northern Lights, or enjoying unique cultural activities like a Japanese tea ceremony or a Caribbean carnival. Experiences can be highly individual and include both large-scale trips and smaller, local adventures.

Throughout the 1990s, Prince feuded with his record label, Warner Bros., over his rights as an independent recording artist - and made some of the most brilliant music of his career. During that time, Jim Walsh covered Prince for the St. Paul Pioneer Press and wrote about him passionately, thoughtfully, exhaustively. Here, in real-time, is that coverage: a look back at Prince in the '90s. Walsh's newly unearthed interviews, essays, columns, and reviews make Gold Experience an essential slice of history.

In the dishiest book of the year, the top-rated and controversial radio host delivers the good, the bad, and the ugly on the industry’s biggest stars. But we’ll let her speak for herself: Whitney Houston: “We have watched her go from our princess . . . to what looks like one step above...

An Experience Definitely Worth Allegedly Having is a collection of essays on travel selected by Edith Zimmerman, the founder of the colorfully offbeat women’s website The Hairpin. Like The Hairpin, these essays are funny, weird, adventurous, and moving. There are stories about following a mysterious stranger’s maps in Mexico, attending endless step aerobics classes in Buenos Aires, faking a terrible British accent in London, and navigating a nude spa in Stockholm. About loneliness, connection, and sunburn.