Doug West

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Doug West is a retired engineer, small business owner, and an experienced non-fiction writer with several books to his credit. His writing interests are general, with expertise in science, history, biographies, numismatics, and “How to” topics. Doug has a B.S. in Physics from the Missouri School of Science and Technology and a Ph.D. in General Engineering from Oklahoma State University. He lives with his wife and little dog “Millie” near Kansas City, Missouri.

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Donuts: A Sweet Mantra
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 7,840. Language: English. Published: February 4, 2017 by Doug West. Categories: Fiction » Humor & comedy » General
David’s life is about to get better. So why is he face down now on the ground in a Midtown parking lot with a policeman’s boot on his head? And why is everyone taking his donuts? Find out in this short story.
David’s Journey Through Love and War - A World War II Romance Novella
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 18,690. Language: English. Published: January 27, 2017 by Doug West. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Historical » General
Traumatized by the horrors of war and unsure if Amandine will give in to her mother, David finds comfort in the arms of a mysterious stranger. In turn, Amandine must find the courage to stand up to her mother and hope that David not only survives, but returns to her at war’s end.
The Lewis and Clark Expedition – A Short History
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 9,230. Language: English. Published: January 24, 2017 by Doug West. Categories: Nonfiction » History » American, Nonfiction » History » Modern / 19th Century
The new nation, the United States of America, doubled overnight in size with the purchase of a vast tract of land west of the Mississippi River known as the Louisiana Purchase. Come take the journey with these brave men and women as they explore this brave new land.
Nikola Tesla: Father of the Electric Age – A Short Biography
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 6,000. Language: English. Published: September 16, 2016 by Doug West. Categories: Nonfiction » Biography » Scientists, Inventors
The biography of Nikola Tesla explores the life of a brilliant man whose inventions changed the world. Tesla is credited with the development of the electrical power distribution system, early radio, and hundreds of other inventions.
The German Chancellor Angela Merkel – A Short Biography
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 6,730. Language: English. Published: September 4, 2016 by Doug West. Categories: Nonfiction » Biography » Political biography, Nonfiction » Politics & Current Affairs » Biography
Angela Merkel is a German politician and former research scientist. Merkel has been the Chancellor of Germany since 2005 and the leader of the Christian Democratic Union since 2000.
King William I “The Conqueror” – A Short Biography
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 6,730. Language: English. Published: August 31, 2016 by Doug West. Categories: Nonfiction » History » European » Europe / Great Britain, Nonfiction » Biography » Military biography
William the Conqueror was one of the greatest soldiers and rulers of the Middle Ages. He was the Duke of Normandy from 1035 and the King of England from 1066 until his death.
Dr. Walter Reed – A Short Biography
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 8,890. Language: English. Published: October 19, 2015 by Doug West. Categories: Nonfiction » Biography » Scientists, Inventors, Nonfiction » History » American
Dr. Walter Reed had humble beginnings but his intelligence and perseverance allowed him to excel in life. He received his Doctor of Medicine in 1869 and remains the youngest person to graduate from the University of Virginia Medical School to this day. Along with other fellow physicians and scientists, Dr. Walter Reed was able to unravel the scourge of yellow fever.

Books

Greek Presocratic Philosophers and Sophists: A Short Introduction
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 11,390. Language: English. Published: November 15, 2023 . Categories: Nonfiction » Philosophy » Ancient philosophy, Nonfiction » History » Ancient » Greece
The phrase “Greek philosophers” typically conjures up the ideas of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, however, there were generations of thinkers that studied and developed theories of the natural world before Socrates roamed the streets of Athens. These early philosophers, called the Presocratics, developed many diverse and often conflicting views on the origin and workings of the world about them.
Pythagoras of Samos: A Short Introduction to His Life and Teachings
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 11,770. Language: English. Published: August 23, 2023 . Categories: Nonfiction » Biography » Philosopher biography, Nonfiction » Science & Nature » Mathematics » Set Theory
Dive into the world of ancient wisdom with “Pythagoras of Samos: A Short Introduction to His Life and Teachings.” Explore the fascinating life and groundbreaking mathematical and philosophical insights of Pythagoras, the Greek sage. Uncover the enduring impact of his ideas in this concise and informative read.
King Herod the Great: A Short Biography
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 12,880. Language: English. Published: August 2, 2023 . Categories: Nonfiction » Biography » Historical biography, Nonfiction » History » Ancient » Egypt
“King Herod the Great: A Short Biography” highlights the life of one of the most notorious rulers of all time. King Herod is a study in contrast, on one hand he was one of the greatest architects and builders of antiquity, in contrast, his ruthless ambition and paranoia resulted in the deaths of many in his family. He will be remembered in history for his attempted murder of the child Jesus.
The Astronomer Caroline Herschel: A Short Biography
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 12,240. Language: English. Published: February 22, 2023 . Categories: Nonfiction » Science & Nature » Astronomy, Nonfiction » Biography » Scientists, Inventors
“The Astronomer Caroline Herschel: A Short Biography” highlights the accomplishments and the important events in the life of the 18th century English astronomer Caroline Herschel. Herschel is best known for her discovery of comets and nebulae and her work with her famous brother, William Herschel.
The Astronomer William Herschel: A Short Biography
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 12,940. Language: English. Published: January 26, 2023 . Categories: Nonfiction » Science & Nature » Astronomy, Nonfiction » Biography » Scientists, Inventors
“The Astronomer William Herschel: A Short Biography” highlights the accomplishments and the important events in the life of the 18th century English astronomer William Herschel. Herschel is most known for his discovery of the planet Uranus and infrared radiation.
William Penn: Founder of Pennsylvania: A Short Biography
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 11,350. Language: English. Published: October 31, 2022 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » American, Nonfiction » Biography » Presidents & heads of state
William Penn was an English Quaker that founded the British colony of Pennsylvania in North America in 1681. He was an early advocate of religious freedom and a democratic form of government. This short biography covers the life of William Penn from cradle to grave.
The Astronomer Tycho Brahe: A Short Biography
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 11,290. Language: English. Published: October 17, 2022 . Categories: Nonfiction » Science & Nature » Astronomy, Nonfiction » Biography » Adventurers & explorers
Tycho Brahe was a 16th century Danish nobleman, writer, and astronomer who made thousands of accurate naked eye observations of the Sun, Moon, stars, and planets. His observations along with the work of Johannes Kepler were key to understanding the order of the Solar System. This short biography covers the life of Tycho Brahe from cradle to grave.
Dolley Madison: First Lady of the United States: A Short Biography
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 10,940. Language: English. Published: October 3, 2022 . Categories: Nonfiction » Biography » Woman biographies, Nonfiction » Biography » Presidents & heads of state
Dolley Madison, the wife of President James Madison, served as the First Lady of the United States of America with elegance and distinction; making important contributions to the formation of the young American republic. This short biography highlights the important events in the life of Dolley Madison from cradle to grave.
Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom: A Short Biography
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 7,860. Language: English. Published: September 26, 2022 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » Biography, Nonfiction » Biography » Royalty biography
Queen Elizabeth II was Britain’s longest reigning monarch. She served as a beacon of reassurance and stability during rapidly changing times in the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth of Nations for over 70 years. This short biography highlights the important events in the life of Queen Elizabeth II from cradle to grave.
Writing of the Declaration of Independence: A Short History
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 11,420. Language: English. Published: September 1, 2022 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » North America » USA
Issued in July of 1776 the Declaration of Independence proclaimed the freedom and independence of the 13 British colonies in America from the mother country of Great Britain. This short book covers the events that prompted the writing of the Declaration of Independence, the men responsible for the document and their inspiration, its impact on the American public, and its legacy in history.
John Bartram: Colonial America’s Premier Botanist : A Short Biography
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 10,360. Language: English. Published: April 7, 2022 . Categories: Nonfiction » Science & Nature » Amateur naturalist » Plants / general, Nonfiction » Children's Books » Science & Nature / Botany
John Bartram was a botanist and naturalist in colonial Pennsylvania who explored much of the east coast of America and cataloged many species of rare and useful plants. His expertise was recognized by King George III by appointing him the Royal Botanist for the Floridas. This short biography covers the life of John Bartram from cradle to grave.
The Seven Kings of Ancient Rome: A Short Introduction
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 10,750. Language: English. Published: March 14, 2022 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » Ancient » Rome
Before the establishment of the Roman Republic in 509 BC, Rome was ruled by seven legendary kings, starting with Romulus in the eighth century BC. Though some of the seven kings were probably pure myth, these men and possibly others, established the Roman government, state religion, and set the stage for Rome to later emerge as one of the greatest empires the world has ever known.
Abigail Adams: First Lady of the United States: A Short Biography
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 11,340. Language: English. Published: December 9, 2021 . Categories: Nonfiction » Biography » Woman biographies, Nonfiction » History » North America » USA
Abigail Adams, the wife of President John Adams, served as the second First Lady of the United States of America with grace and distinction; making important contributions to the formation of the young American republic. This short biography highlights the important events in the life of Abigail Adams.
The American-British Artist Benjamin West: A Short Biography
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 10,920. Language: English. Published: October 11, 2021 . Categories: Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Art history » Ancient & classical, Nonfiction » Biography » Artists, architects, & photographers
Benjamin West, the great American-British eighteenth-century artist, was a transformative force in the Neoclassical art genre. By the time of his death in 1820 he was the most famous artist in the English-speaking world. This short biography covers the life of Benjamin West from cradle to grave.
King George III of Great Britain and Ireland: A Short Biography
Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 7,670. Language: English. Published: September 9, 2021 . Categories: Nonfiction » Biography » Royalty biography, Nonfiction » History » Revolutionary
The King George of Great Britain and Ireland is most remembered for losing the American colonies during the American Revolutionary War and his recurrent bouts of mental illness; however, he was a man of many accomplishments and a notable king of Great Britain. This short biography covers the life of the British King George III from cradle to grave.
Dwight D. Eisenhower: A Short Biography: 34th President of the United States
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 12,390. Language: English. Published: July 19, 2021 . Categories: Nonfiction » Biography » Historical biography, Nonfiction » Biography » Presidents & heads of state
Dwight D. “Ike” Eisenhower was the 34th president of the United States serving from 1953 until 1961. Before being president, he was in the army where he rose to the rank of five-star general, commanding the Allied victory over the Germans in World War II. This short biography covers the life of Dwight Eisenhower from cradle to grave.
The First Continental Congress: A Short History
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 10,770. Language: English. Published: June 14, 2021 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » North America » USA, Nonfiction » Politics & Current Affairs » History
In 1774 a group of 56 delegates from 12 of the British colonies in North America came together to try to deal with the harsh tactics of the British. The story of the First Continental Congress is the first chapter of what would evolve into the legislative branch of the United States government.
Martha Washington: First Lady of the United States - A Short Biography
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 10,650. Language: English. Published: May 7, 2021 . Categories: Nonfiction » Biography » Woman biographies, Nonfiction » Biography » Historical biography
Martha Washington, the wife of President George Washington, served as the first First Lady of the United States of America with grace and distinction. During the Revolutionary War and as the first president’s wife she made important contributions to the formation of the young American republic. This short biography highlights the important events in the life of Martha Washington.
The Ancient Milesian Philosophers: Thales, Anaximander, Anaximenes: A Short Introduction to Their Lives and Works
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 9,470. Language: English. Published: April 19, 2021 . Categories: Nonfiction » Philosophy » Ancient philosophy, Nonfiction » Science & Nature » History of Science
In the sixth-century BC science and natural philosophy in the Western tradition had its origin with the three philosophers Thales, Anaximander, and Anaximenes who lived in the city of Miletus in Ionia. They broke from their ancestors view of the world that was controlled by the whims of the gods, rather they sought natural explanations for the working of the cosmos.
The 1918 Spanish Flu Pandemic In America: A Short History
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 12,530. Language: English. Published: March 14, 2021 . Categories: Nonfiction » Science & Nature » Medical science, Nonfiction » History » American
The 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, like the COVID-19 pandemic, was a deadly viral plague that swept the world like a violent storm, killing millions. The flu, which probably started in rural Kansas, spread rapidly aided by the movement of troops all over the world during World War I.
Dr. Benjamin Rush: A Short Biography: Physician and Founding Father of America
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 13,450. Language: English. Published: January 27, 2021 . Categories: Nonfiction » Biography » Scientists, Inventors, Nonfiction » Science & Nature » Medical science
Dr. Benjamin Rush was an avid patriot during the American Revolution and signer of the Declaration of Independence. As a doctor, he was a great humanitarian and has become known as the “Father of Psychiatry” for his work with the mentally ill.
Religion in Colonial America: A Short History
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 14,140. Language: English. Published: January 12, 2021 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » American
The thousands of settlers that came to America before the formation of the United States brought with them their own religious beliefs. Some came for religious freedom, like the Puritans and Quakers, others, like the Anglicans came to build a new life in Colonial America. This book looks at the development and spread of religion in America.
George Washington: A Short Biography - First President of the United States
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 13,930. Language: English. Published: December 7, 2020 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » American, Nonfiction » Politics & Current Affairs » White house
George Washington was many things to the early republic of the United States, including hero of the American Revolutionary War, President of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, and first President of the United States. For his many accomplishments he has been deservedly called the “Father of America”.
The Formation of the 13 Colonies in America: A Short History
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 14,110. Language: English. Published: September 7, 2020 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » North America » USA, Nonfiction » History » Expeditions & Discoveries
When word of Christopher Columbus’ discovery of the vast New World became public it sent Europeans scrambling to explore the Americas. Adventurers came from many countries in Europe to establish colonies in North and South America. The British established 13 colonies on the eastern seaboard of North America that would be transformed into the United States of America – this is their story.
Christopher Columbus and the Discovery of the Americas
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 12,130. Language: English. Published: August 4, 2020 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » North America » USA, Nonfiction » History » American
The life of Christopher Columbus is a story of a man obsessed with exploration and discovery. Starting in 1492 he sailed from Spain on four voyages to discover both the continents of North and South America, a watershed event in the history of the world.
The Great 1929 Stock Market Crash: A Short History
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 12,580. Language: English. Published: June 17, 2020 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » Modern / 20th Century, Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Investments & securities / stocks
The stock market crash of 1929 was an epic event that brought to an end the excesses of the 1920s and ushered in the depression that consumed the next decade. This is the story of the men and women that rode this wild stock market roller coaster and the changes that occurred in the market as a result.
Herbert Hoover: A Short Biography; Thirty-First President of the United States
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 12,200. Language: English. Published: May 20, 2020 . Categories: Nonfiction » Biography » Presidents & heads of state, Nonfiction » History » Modern / 20th Century
With an iron will and unwavering determination Herbert Hoover worked his way through Stanford University’s inaugural class to become a world-renowned mining engineer and humanitarian. A multi-millionaire by age forty, he devoted the rest of his life to public service, ultimately becoming the thirty-first president of the United States.
Zachary Taylor: A Short Biography: Twelfth President of the United States
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 12,150. Language: English. Published: April 23, 2020 . Categories: Nonfiction » Biography » Presidents & heads of state, Nonfiction » History » American
Zachary Taylor or “Old Rough and Ready” as his men called him, came up through the ranks in the U.S. army, became a hero in the Mexican-America War, and won the presidency of the United States in the 1848 election. Though his term in office was cut short due to a sudden illness, he is remembered as a straightforward leader who worked to end the sectional crisis that led to the Civil War.
The History of the Jamestown Colony: America’s First Permanent English Settlement
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 11,800. Language: English. Published: March 29, 2020 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » North America » USA, Nonfiction » History » Native American
The first permanent English colony established in North America was at Jamestown, Virginia. The English settlers faced a harsh world of hostile natives, rampant diseases, an epic drought, and the resulting famine; yet they survived to give birth to a new a nation.
History of the Plymouth and Massachusetts Bay Colonies: Pilgrims, Puritans, and the Founding of New England
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 11,970. Language: English. Published: March 3, 2020 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » American, Nonfiction » History » Modern / 17th Century
To escape religious persecution in England a small group of Pilgrims journeyed across a dangerous sea to start the Plymouth Colony in the early seventeenth century. A decade later hundreds more would follow under the leadership of the devout John Winthrop to form the Massachusetts Bay Colony. From these two small colonies sprang much of modern-day New England.
The Mexican-American War: A Short History America’s Fulfillment of Manifest Destiny
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 12,510. Language: English. Published: January 11, 2020 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » War, Nonfiction » History » Military » Military / United States
The war between the United States and Mexico is seldom mentioned today, though the outcome of the war had a lasting impact on both nations. The treaty of Guadeloupe Hidalgo which ended the war granted the United States much of the land encompassing the southwestern states, a land mass greater than the Louisiana Purchase.
Samuel Adams: A Short Biography Architect of the American Revolution
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 11,090. Language: English. Published: August 3, 2019 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » Modern / 18th Century, Nonfiction » Biography » Presidents & heads of state
Samuel Adams was an American statesman and revolutionary leader known for his zeal to free the thirteen American colonies from the heavy-handed control of Great Britain. The tireless patriot is remembered as the Father of the American Revolution.
Louisa Catherine Adams: A Short Biography - First Lady of the United States
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 6,480. Language: English. Published: June 21, 2019 . Categories: Nonfiction » Biography » Presidents & heads of state, Nonfiction » History » American
Louisa Catherine Adams was the wife of the sixth president of the United States, John Quincy Adams. Shrewd, intelligent, and articulate, she was close to the center of power of the young nation for several decades.
James K. Polk: A Short Biography Eleventh President of the United States
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 9,150. Language: English. Published: May 18, 2019 . Categories: Nonfiction » Biography » Presidents & heads of state, Nonfiction » History » American
James K. Polk, or “Young Hickory” as he was known, was the eleventh president of the United States from 1845 to 1849. During his four short years, he was the shrewd commander in chief during the war with Mexico and expanded the nation more than any president since Thomas Jefferson.
John Tyler: A Short Biography - Tenth President of the United States
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 11,560. Language: English. Published: April 4, 2019 . Categories: Nonfiction » Biography » Presidents & heads of state, Nonfiction » History » Modern / 20th Century
John Tyler became the tenth president of the United States after the sudden death of the incumbent William Henry Harrison after only a month in office.
William Henry Harrison: A Short Biography - Ninth President of the United States
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 11,150. Language: English. Published: March 2, 2019 . Categories: Nonfiction » Biography » Presidents & heads of state, Nonfiction » History » American
Only president for one month before his untimely death, William Henry Harrison didn’t get the chance to demonstrate his competency as the ninth president of the United States. Before reaching the highest office in the land, he had a distinguished career as a solider, territorial governor, ambassador, and Congressman.
The Journey of Apollo 11 to the Moon
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 9,300. Language: English. Published: January 31, 2019 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » American, Nonfiction » Science & Nature » Space Science
On July 20, 1969, Commander of the Apollo 11 mission Neil Armstrong and Lunar Module Pilot Buzz Aldrin were the first two humans to walk on the moon. Along with Command Module Pilot Michael Collins, Armstrong and Aldrin safely returned to mother earth to complete this epic journey.
Sir William Crookes: A Short Biography Nineteenth-Century British Chemist and Spiritualist
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 9,850. Language: English. Published: January 13, 2019 . Categories: Nonfiction » Biography » Scientists, Inventors, Nonfiction » History » European » Europe / Great Britain
The nineteenth-century English chemist and entrepreneur, Sir William Crookes, is one of the most complex and interesting figures in the history of science. As well as a leading scientist, he was involved in controversial investigation into spiritualism and the occult.
Ernest Rutherford: A Short Biography The Father of Nuclear Physics
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 9,850. Language: English. Published: December 16, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » Biography » Scientists, Inventors, Nonfiction » Science & Nature » Physics / Nuclear
The farm boy from colonial New Zealand, Ernest Rutherford, would go on to uncover the inner mysteries of the atom and become the father of nuclear physics. Rutherford and the young men working under him were the first to split the atom, thus, unlocking the tremendous power of the nuclear furnace.
James Clerk Maxwell: A Short Biography Giant of Nineteenth-Century Physics
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 8,700. Language: English. Published: November 2, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » Biography » Scientists, Inventors, Nonfiction » History » Modern / 19th Century
James Clerk Maxwell is regarded by most current physicists as the scientist of the nineteenth-century who had the greatest influence on twentieth-century physics. He is ranked with Sir Isaac Newton and Albert Einstein for the fundamental importance of his contributions.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt: A Short Biography
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 8,430. Language: English. Published: September 26, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » Biography » Presidents & heads of state, Nonfiction » History » Modern / 20th Century
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, or FDR, as he was known, was the 32-nd president of the United States. Though afflicted with polio, he led the nation through the Great Depression and much of World War II.
Andrew Jackson: A Short Biography
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 11,240. Language: English. Published: August 2, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » Biography » Presidents & heads of state, Nonfiction » History » Modern / 19th Century
“Old Hickory” as Andrew Jackson came to be known, aptly described a man with a tough constitution and a fiery disposition. Orphaned at a young age, Jackson would climb to power as the seventh president of the United States and become one of the most influential of American presidents.
Albert Einstein: A Short Biography Father of the Theory of Relativity
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 7,470. Language: English. Published: July 16, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » Biography » Scientists, Inventors
Albert Einstein was the leading scientist of the twentieth century. His theory of relativity upended man’s understanding of natural world that had been held sway since Isaac Newton’s day.
John Quincy Adams: A Short Biography - Sixth President of the United States
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 9,140. Language: English. Published: June 25, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » Biography » Presidents & heads of state, Nonfiction » History » American
John Quincy Adams, son of the second president of the United States, would himself attain the office of the president. His long career serving America would include roles as a diplomat, minister and ambassador to foreign nations, treaty negotiator, United States Senator, and U.S. Representative from Massachusetts.
America’s Second War of Independence: A Short History of the War of 1812
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 11,140. Language: English. Published: May 28, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » American, Nonfiction » History » Modern / 19th Century
During the War of 1812, or the “second war of independence,” the United States, which consisted of eighteen loosely joined states, took on Great Britain, the greatest naval power in the world, in a military conflict that would have a lasting impact on America’s future.
Nicolaus Copernicus: A Short Biography: The Astronomer Who Moved the Earth
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 8,280. Language: English. Published: March 30, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » Science & Nature » Astronomy, Nonfiction » History » European » Europe / Eastern
Nicolaus Copernicus was a brilliant mathematician and astronomer who lived during the Renaissance and Reformation eras and contributed to science with a new model of the universe that placed the Sun instead of the Earth at the center of the universe.
Donald Trump: A Short Biography 45th President of the United States
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 11,620. Language: English. Published: February 24, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » Biography » Presidents & heads of state, Nonfiction » History » North America » USA
Former real estate mogul and television personality, Donald Trump, became the President of the United States in January of 2017. This is his story.
Joe Biden: A Short Biography - 47th Vice President of the United States
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 8,940. Language: English. Published: January 21, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » Biography » Political biography, Nonfiction » History » North America » USA
A short biography of the former Senator from Delaware and vice president of the United States Joe Biden.
Bill Clinton: A Short Biography - 42nd President of the United States
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 11,370. Language: English. Published: October 6, 2017 . Categories: Nonfiction » Biography » Presidents & heads of state, Nonfiction » History » Modern / 20th Century
Bill Clinton is a man of great contrasts and contradictions, a man whose presidency was disgraced by impeachment, but who remains one of the most popular presidents of the modern era.
Dr. Wernher von Braun: A Short Biography - Pioneer of Rocketry and Space Exploration
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 9,350. Language: English. Published: August 21, 2017 . Categories: Nonfiction » Engineering, trades, & technology » Aeronautics & Astronautics
The German-American Wernher von Braun started his career in rocketry as a young man in Adolf Hitler’s Germany and would go on to become one of the driving forces in America’s quest for space exploration and travel.
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