1169 results for 'Franklin, Benjamin'

A valuable and insightful look at the life of one of America's most influential figures, The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin offers a unique perspective on the man behind the Declaration of...

Benjamin Franklin's autobiography offers a unique glimpse into the life and experiences of one of America's founding fathers. Written in his own words, this self-portrait provides an intimate look at...

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and mind of one of America's most iconic founding fathers. In this engaging memoir, Franklin recounts his remarkable...

Benjamin Franklin: A Life of Enduring Influence This comprehensive biography explores the remarkable life of Benjamin Franklin, a true Renaissance man who helped shape America's national character...

Benjamin Franklin's Book of Virtues is a collection of 13 moral virtues that Franklin wrote about in his memoirs. First published posthumously in 1791, this pocket-sized hardcover edition provides a...

Begun as a collection of anecdotes for his son, Benjamin Franklin's autobiography has become a self-portrait of an American icon. Written by one of America's most remarkable figures, this memoir...

Benjamin Franklin: A Life of Enduring Influence Walter Isaacson's biography of Benjamin Franklin is a sweeping narrative that explores the life of America's most fascinating founding father. From his...

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin is a remarkable record of its author's life, written over several decades. Divided into four parts, it reflects the different periods in which Franklin wrote...

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin is an unfinished record of his life written by himself from 1771 to 1790. It has become one of the most famous and influential examples of an autobiography ever...

The Portable Benjamin Franklin brings together a wide range of writings from one of America's most fascinating figures. This comprehensive collection includes Franklin's complete Autobiography, as...

Benjamin Franklin: A New PerspectiveThis biography offers a fresh and engaging account of the life and work of one of America's most influential figures. Kevin J. Hayes takes a unique approach,...

Benjamin Franklin: A Life of Renaissance and Revolution. This biography offers a vivid portrayal of America's first Renaissance man, Benjamin Franklin. From his humble beginnings as a penniless...

Benjamin Franklin's scientific legacy is often overshadowed by his political achievements. This biography sets out to rectify this imbalance, offering a fresh perspective on the life and work of one...

Benjamin Franklin's Autobiography is a landmark work of memoir that offers a unique glimpse into the life of one of America's most influential figures. Written between 1771 and 1790, this...

The Captive in Patagonia by Benjamin Franklin Bourne A remote and untouched region at the southern end of South America, Patagonia is home to a rich and diverse landscape of plants, fauna and...

Learn from the wisdom of Benjamin Franklin with this collection of 112 quotes on politics and history.This concise book features insightful sayings from one of America's founding fathers, offering...

Benjamin Zephaniah's life story is a testament to the power of poetry and the importance of pushing boundaries with the arts. From his early days as a punk and Rasta, to his travels around the world...

Benjamin Franklin in London: The British Life of America's Founding Father by George Goodwin is a deeply researched and engaging portrait of one of history's most fascinating figures. For over 18...

Benjamin Franklin's humorous writings offer a unique glimpse into his irreverent side. This collection includes essays on topics such as flatulence, adultery, and marriage, showcasing the rogue who...

Benjamin Franklin's most unlikely source of inspiration was a small mouse named Amos. This charming tale tells the story of their friendship and how it influenced the life of one of America's most...

Aaron Franklin's Meat-Smoking Manifesto is a comprehensive guide to creating exceptional barbecue. The author, a celebrated pitmaster, shares years of hard-won knowledge to help backyard pitmasters...

Atomic Power with God, Thru Fasting and Prayer is a personal account of the author's spiritual journey and the transformative power of prayer and fasting.The book recounts how the author's...

Benjamin Franklin was a man of incredible talents and achievements. His groundbreaking discoveries in science led to a fundamental understanding of electricity, while his contributions to politics...

A Wild Idea tells the incredible true story of a man who abandoned his comfortable life to protect the planet. In 1991, he flew 6,500 miles south to a shack in Patagonia, where he spent a quarter...

Benjamin Franklin has a secret mission for Jack and Annie. When they travel back in time to 1787 Philadelphia, they find themselves face to face with the famous Founding Father. But to help him,...

Gruesome Harvest by Ralph Franklin Keeling is a historical account of the Reconstruction period in Germany, published by Liberty Bell Publications in 2004. This book provides a detailed examination...

Franklin Is Bossy by Paulette Bourgeois is a heartwarming story about friendship and learning to share. Franklin loves playing with his best friend Bear, but he often wants to choose the game and...

Franklin Fibs tells a fib and finds himself in an embarrassing predicament. When he gets caught out, he must find a way to get out of trouble. Paulette Bourgeois and Brenda Clark have teamed up to...

Benjamin Franklin's life has been extensively documented, but his youngest sister Jane remains largely unknown. Jill Lepore sheds new light on this fascinating figure in her biography.A passionate...

Black Bourgeoisie by E. Franklin Frazier This seminal work of sociology explores the complex dynamics of the Black middle class in America during the 1940s and 1950s. Frazier's insightful analysis...

The wreck of HMS Erebus was finally located in 2014, revealing the long-lost story of Sir John Franklin's ill-fated expedition to find the Northwest Passage. In Finding Franklin, Russell Potter tells...

Benjamin Franklin's timeless wisdom on wealth and success is presented in this beautifully designed volume.Originally published in 1757, "The Way to Wealth" offers practical advice for achieving...

Walter Benjamin's complex and influential fashion theory is redefined in this insightful new book. Philipp Ekardt situates Benjamin's ideas within 1930s Parisian couture, drawing on lesser-known...

Franklin's Neighborhood is a heartwarming story about what makes a place special. For his school project, Franklin wants to draw something he loves about his neighborhood. He considers various...

Franklin Is Messy is a story about a young turtle who can accomplish many things on his own. He can count, dress himself, and even sleep in his cozy shell. However, despite his impressive skills,...

Franklin in the Dark celebrates 25 years of the world's most beloved turtle. This special edition features never-before-seen archival material and personal letters from the author and illustrator,...

Franklin and the Thunderstorm by Paulette Bourgeois is a heartwarming story about facing fears. When a storm approaches, Franklin becomes afraid and hides in his shell. His friends try to cheer him...

Franklin and Harriet is a heartwarming story about the challenges of sibling relationships. When Franklin's little sister, Harriet, wants to play with his favorite toy, he struggles to share...

Franklin Goes to the Hospital is a heartwarming story about facing fears and being brave. When Franklin visits the hospital for an operation to repair his broken shell, he's worried that others will...

Franklin Plays the Game is a heartwarming story about perseverance and teamwork. Franklin is determined to be the best player on his soccer team, but he faces challenges along the way. With his quick...

Franklin Has a Sleepover is a heartwarming story about friendship and comfort. When Bear comes over for their first sleepover, Franklin wants to make sure his friend feels at home. However, as...

Franklin's New Friend is a heartwarming story about friendship and acceptance. When new neighbors move in, Franklin meets the Moose family and is asked to be their buddy at school. Initially feeling...

Charles B Franklin: Irish Motorcycle Racer and Designer of the Indian Chief The story of Charles B Franklin, an Irish motorcycle racer who became a key figure in the design of iconic American...

Franklin's birthday surprise takes an unexpected turn as he and his friend Luna visit a mysterious bookshop. There, they discover a padlocked book of fairy tales that seems to hold secrets and...

Franklin's Baby Sister is a heartwarming story about a young boy eagerly awaiting the arrival of his new baby sister. As spring approaches, Franklin tries to speed up the waiting process, but nothing...

Rosalind Franklin's groundbreaking research played a pivotal role in the discovery of DNA's double-helix structure. Yet, during her lifetime, she was often overlooked for the recognition she deserved...

Franklin and Eleanor: An Extraordinary Marriage In this groundbreaking account, critically acclaimed biographer Hazel Rowley explores the remarkable courage and unconventional partnership that kept...

Franklin finds a camera and gets excited about taking pictures. His friends tell him to keep it, but he knows he should find the owner and return it.With his father's encouragement, Franklin decides...

Franklin's Secret Club is a heartwarming story about the importance of including everyone. When Franklin discovers that leaving someone out can be hurtful, he learns a valuable lesson about...

Franklin's School Play is a heartwarming story about overcoming stage fright. Franklin faces his fears and learns to share his talents with others. With its engaging storyline, this charming tale is...

This collection of eight stories brings together familiar characters from the popular television series Franklin and Friends. Each tale tackles everyday concerns and real problems faced by small...

Benjamin Franklin's eight-year mission to France was a gamble of his career, driven by fame, charisma, and ingenuity. With little diplomatic training and limited French, he outmaneuvered British...

Franklin and the Tooth Fairy is a heartwarming story about a young turtle who worries that he's missing out on something special. When his friends receive visits from the Tooth Fairy, Franklin feels...

Franklin and Luna Go to the Moon is a heartwarming story about two friends who embark on an adventure to find Franklin's long-lost dragon family. With a shared love of reading, they set out to...

Franklin's Christmas Gift by Paulette Bourgeois is a heartwarming story about giving and sharing. Franklin struggles to decide what to donate to his school's Christmas toy drive, but with some...

Franklin Goes to School is a heartwarming story about a young turtle's first day at school. With his new school supplies in hand, Franklin is eager to start his educational journey. However, as he...

Franklin Wants a Pet is a heartwarming story about a young turtle's desire for companionship. Since he was small, Franklin has longed to have a pet of his own. He can already do many things on his...

Benjamin's Ghosts Interventions in Contemporary Literary and Cultural Theory by Gerhard Richter explores the implications of Walter Benjamin's work for today's critical concerns. This collection of...

Franklin Rides a Bike is a story about perseverance and friendship. Franklin wants to ride his bike without training wheels, but he's struggling to get it right. His friends seem to be able to do it...

The Franklin Cover-up: Child Abuse, Satanism, and Murder in Nebraska In 1988, the sudden collapse of the Franklin Community Federal Credit Union sent shockwaves through the US government, revealing a...

The Benjamin Files by Fredric Jameson offers a comprehensive new reading of Walter Benjamin's major works and lesser-known writings. This collection provides insight into Benjamin's unique approach...

The Benjamin Files offers a comprehensive new reading of Walter Benjamin's major works and lesser-known writings. Fredric Jameson explores the complex relationship between Benjamin's philosophical...

Franklin Delano Roosevelt: A Biography of America's Thirty-Second President This comprehensive biography chronicles the life and presidency of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, one of the most influential...

Rosalind Franklin: A Life Story Discover the fascinating life of Rosalind Franklin, a trailblazing scientist who paved the way for future generations. This gripping biography throws you into the...

Franklin's Bad Day is a heartwarming story about a turtle who struggles to cope with his friend Otter moving away. As things don't seem to go right, Franklin finds a way to stay connected with his...

Rosalind Franklin: A Pioneering Life Behind the DNA Discovery. In 1962, three scientists received the Nobel Prize for their discovery of the structure of DNA. However, it was Rosalind Franklin's...

Aretha Franklin's life was marked by turmoil and triumph. Born into a progressive Baptist preacher family, she rose to fame as a gospel prodigy before finding her true voice in New York City. Her...

Captain Sir John Franklin's ill-fated expedition to navigate the Canadian Arctic in 1845 remains one of the most enduring unsolved mysteries in British exploration history. A gripping account of this...

Walter Benjamin's Radio Benjamin brings together his surviving radio broadcasts for the first time in English. This eclectic collection showcases the range of his thinking and enthusiasm for popular...

Franklin and Luna Go to the Moon is a heartwarming tale about two friends who love reading and want to visit all the places they've heard about in books. But despite their many adventures, they still...

American Legends: The Life of Aretha FranklinThis biography provides an in-depth look at the life and career of legendary singer Aretha Franklin, from her early days growing up with a talented voice...

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a thought-provoking tale about the nature of aging. Born as an old man, Benjamin Button ages in reverse, leading to a life that is both fascinating and...

Neil Franklin: England's Football Rebel A gripping biography of Neil Franklin, the footballer who defied expectations and became a rebel in English football. Written by John Leonard and John Harding,...

Franklin and Luna are back for their third adventure. When Luna's tortoise friend Neil discovers a mysterious book of fairy tales, he gets more than he bargained for - literally! The book swallows...

Walter Benjamin: A Life of Intense Intellectual Combat. Esther Leslie presents a unique and intimate portrait of Walter Benjamin, drawing upon his journal writings and personal correspondence. This...

The Franklin Expedition was not alone in suffering early and unexplained deaths. In fact, both Back and Ross experienced severe illness on their expeditions, with Ross suffering more fatalities...

The North-West Passage and the Fate of Sir John Franklin by James Alexander Browne In 1845, Sir John Franklin embarked on an ill-fated expedition to find the elusive North-West Passage. His ships,...

The Voyage of the Prince Albert in Search of Sir John Franklin is a detailed account of one of history's most enduring mysteries. In 1845, Sir John Franklin led an ill-fated expedition to find the...

The Return of Benjamin Lay by Marcus Rediker and Naomi Wallace is a bold exploration of an utterly impossible man. Three hundred years after his death, Benjamin Lay returns from the grave as feisty...

Benjamin Zephaniah's first collection from Bloodaxe, published in 1992, City Psalms features some of his most well-known poems, including 'Dis Poetry', 'Money' and 'Us and Dem'. This collection...

The Gallows Pole by Benjamin Myers In 18th-century England, a group of weavers and land-workers embark on a criminal enterprise that will shake the foundations of the economy. The Cragg Vale Coiners,...

Franklin Says I Love You is a heartwarming story about a very lucky turtle who wants to make his mother's birthday special. After some thought, he decides to do everything for her, from making...

Walter Benjamin Critical Constellations by Graeme Gilloch provides a clear and insightful exploration of the works of Walter Benjamin. This book offers a close reading of Benjamin's major studies, as...

Walter Benjamin's Grave by Michael Taussig is an essay about the cemetery and eyewitness accounts of Benjamin's border travails. In 2002, the author visited Benjamin's grave in Port Bou, Spain, where...

Walter Benjamin: A Critical Life by Howard Eiland and Michael W. Jennings is a comprehensive biography that sheds new light on the life and work of one of the 20th century's most influential thinkers...

Ice Ghosts: The Epic Hunt for the Lost Franklin Expedition by Paul Watson A fast-paced detective story spanning nearly 200 years, Ice Ghosts weaves together an epic account of the legendary Franklin...

Benjamin January investigates a murder that has echoes from his past. In 1839, a British spymaster's body is found in the New Basin Canal, and Benjamin is offered a hundred dollars to find the killer...

Layer: A candid and insightful account of how to succeed in the design industryThis monograph from one of the world's most sought-after contemporary design studios, LAYER, offers a unique perspective...

Walter Benjamin A Graphic Guide explores the life and ideas of one of modern philosophy's most influential thinkers. This graphic guide delves into Benjamin's commitment to using art as a tool for...

Walter Benjamin's correspondence reveals the evolution of his most powerful ideas and offers an intimate picture of the man behind 20th-century criticism. Through letters to Scholem, Adorno, Rilke,...

Walter Benjamin's Unpacking My Library offers a unique perspective on the complex relationships between objects and their owners. In this personal meditation, he explores his career as a book...

Discover the life story of Aretha Franklin, known as the Queen of Soul. Born into a family of four children, she began singing in her father's church choir at an early age. Her talent and passion for...

The Lost Journals of Benjamin Tooth by Mackenzie Crook. This is the remarkable story of Benjamin Tooth's journey to unlock the secrets of eternal life. Through his journals, we follow his...

Arctic historian Ken McGoogan offers a surprising new explanation for an enduring Northern mystery. Two of Sir John Franklin's expeditions ended in monumental failure, with his last one resulting in...

Walter Benjamin at the Dairy Queen: Reflections on Sixty and Beyond by Larry McMurtry is a poignant exploration of the American West. The author draws upon an essay by German literary critic Walter...

The Search for the Truth about the Franklin Expedition 1845 Ernest Coleman's lifetime quest to uncover the fate of the ill-fated Franklin expedition has taken him to the farthest reaches of the globe...

Benjamin West was a young artist with a remarkable gift - the ability to create paintings so lifelike they took one's breath away. However, his family, part of a deeply religious Quaker community,...

The Search for the Truth about the Franklin Expedition 1845 by E. C. Coleman is an in-depth exploration of one of the most enduring mysteries of the age of exploration. After leading or participating...

Peter Rabbit's next adventure begins with his brave cousin, Benjamin Bunny. This charming picture book edition features Beatrix Potter's original text and beautifully engaging illustrations in a new...

Sir John Franklin's Erebus and Terror Expedition Lost and Found by Gillian Hutchinson In 1845, British explorer Sir John Franklin embarked on a perilous voyage to find the North-West Passage. The...