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Beryl Markham's memoir chronicles her daring career as a pioneering woman aviator and lecturer in East Africa, blending biography, travel description, and reflections on aerial exploration.

A true‑story account of nine American airmen shot down over the Pacific during World War II, whose fates were hidden for nearly 60 years until the full story was finally revealed.

A detailed biography of Michael Jackson, tracing his life and career through interviews and exclusive access to his family and close associates.

David McCullough chronicles the daring brothers who, in 1903, achieved the first human‑powered flight on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, revealing their ingenuity, determination, and the family support that drove their success.

Over the years there have been many books published about the Kennedy family, individually and collectively. But only this book provides a powerful and detailed look at the complex relationships shared between the three women who were not born Kennedy but who married into the family: Jackie Bouvier, Ethel Skakel, and Joan Bennett. For each of the Kennedy wives, the Camelot years provided an entirely different experience of life lessons. These were the years when Jackie's dreams became reality, but at a hefty price. For Ethel, these were years of frustration where her dreams of being First Lady were dashed and she sank into a deep depression. For Joan, her years as a Kennedy wife were the most confusing of her life, and she is now a recovering alcoholic. This fascinating story is set against a panorama of explosive American history, as the women cope with Jack's and Bobby's alleged affairs with Marilyn Monroe, their tragic assassinations, and other tragedies and scandals. Whether dealing with their husbands' blatant infidelities, stumping for their many political campaigns, touring the world to promote their family's legacy or raising their children, the Kennedy wives did it all with grace, style, and dignity. In the end, JACKIE, ETHEL, JOAN is a story of redemption and great courage.

Louis Zamperini’s memoir chronicles his journey from 1936 Olympic runner to WWII bomber pilot, miraculous survival at sea, brutal Japanese captivity, and his postwar struggle with grief, addiction, and eventual healing through faith.

The story of Grace Kelly, a princess who was unexpectedly swept away by Prince Rainier, and the challenges of royal life and marriage in the 1930s in Monaco.

Elizabeth Edwards shares her inspiring story of resilience and grace after facing adversity, both in her personal life and as a politician, in her debut memoir for adults and a nonfiction bestseller for teens.

Originally published in 1957, this enduring classic—the first-ever English publication cowritten by a Japanese suicide pilot—remains a touching and insightful look into the world of the kamikaze. This edition, now completely revised, reflects the valuable insight and perspective gained by the author since the time of the book’s initial publication. From the age of 15, Yasuo Kuwahara began a life of military service that included suffering through brutal basic training, participating in ferocious aerial combat against the Allies, and avoiding a suicide mission when an atomic bomb was dropped in Hiroshima, near his hometown. From being handpicked for kamikaze service to finding the discipline to die for the emperor, this history presents a firsthand account of the fascinating life of a kamikaze fighter pilot.

Buzz Aldrin’s memoir recounts his historic Apollo 11 lunar landing, the personal battles with depression and alcoholism, and his eventual redemption as an advocate for future space exploration.

Norman Ollestad’s nonfiction memoir recounts his father’s relentless push into competitive skiing and surfing, the 1979 aircraft crash that claimed his father’s life, and the boy’s survival and coming‑of‑age in the rugged San Gabriel Mountains.

The book chronicles the aviation race of the early 20th century, focusing on Glenn Hammond Curtiss, his open collaboration, and the legal battles with the Wright brothers that shaped modern air travel.

Turner, Ted. Call Me Ted: A Personal History.

In graphic novel format, tells the life story of Christopher Columbus and his discovery of the Americas.

Amelia Earhart’s life, from her historic 1928 solo Atlantic flight to the mystery of her 1937 disappearance, is illuminated in a ten‑year research portrait that contextualizes her achievements and enduring legacy.