Melia McEnery, born on February 1, , in Columbus, Ohio, is an extraordinary woman known for her philanthropic efforts and advocacy work. She gained widespread recognition as the wife of.
Savyon Liebrecht was born in Munich, Germany, in , to Holocaust survivor parents. She studied philosophy and literature at Tel Aviv University and started publishing in
The 20 Best Sports Memoirs, According to Sports Journalists, including “Open” by Andre Agassi, “I Always Wanted To Be Somebody” by Althea Gibson, “Portrait in Motion” by Arthur Ashe.
The Honorable Verda Freeman Welcome, politician, civil rights and community activist, was born in Lake Lure, North Carolina. She was one of fifteen children of farmers John and Docia Freeman.
Alyssa Milano, actress and activist, delivers here a collection of powerful personal essays that get to the heart of her life, career, and all-out humanitarianism. These essays are unvarnished and elegant, funny and heartbreaking, and utterly real.
The “Life of Clara Barton,” by Percy H. Epler, published in 1915, was issued to meet the demand which rose immediately after her death for a comprehensive biography, and it was published with the full approval of Miss Barton’s relatives and of her literary executors, including the author of the present work.
This book is translated from the original English by Nirendranath Chakraborty. The history of India’s new uprising and liberation struggle over the past half-century has been reflected in the life struggle of Netaji Subhas Chandra.
As well as giving the biography of the Shehu and a comprehensive account of the history of his movement, the book also provides an in-depth examination of his teaching and literary works.
Samuel Adams deserves a more prominent place for his role in the achievement of American independence from Britain than most histories have recorded, argues author Stacy Schiff in this biography.
Discover the lives of remarkable individuals through the best biographies, chosen from a wide array of reputable literary sources and biography enthusiasts. These compelling reads offer intimate portraits and have earned accolades across numerous literary discussions.
This second and final volume of Derek Beales's magisterial biography of the emperor Joseph II, first published in , describes the period when he was sole ruler of the Austrian monarchy.
Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about pop music icon, actress, and philanthropist Lady Gaga. Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages!.
This book showcases how Mia Hamm's extraordinary abilities not only brought her personal success but also changed the world of soccer, proving that girls could aspire to and achieve greatness on the global stage.
Brilliant, beautiful, and delightfully bitchy, Alice lived a lot of life in her 96 years, acting at various turns as a political adviser, a legendary and oftentimes malicious wit, a delegate of.
पुस्तक का विवरण: उद्योगपति धीरजलाल हीराचंद अंबानी अपने जीवनकाल में एक जाना-पहचाना नाम बनकर उभरे व धीरुभाई अंबानी के नाम से जाने गए। एक साधारण अध्यापक के इस पुत्र ने अपने उद्यम व संकल्पशक्ति के बल पर वैश्विक परिदृश्य में भारत में होने वाले अर्थव्यवस्था संबंधी बदलावों में अहम भूमिका निभाई। वे मात्र सत्रह वर्ष की आयु में अदन गए थे। वहां एक साधारण.
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Inge Sargent spent almost twelve years in the Shan States of Burma. She now lives in the United States, recently retired from teaching. Her time is now devoted to writing, traveling, and occasionally, teaching. A story of a young Austrian woman married to the Prince of Hsipaw, ruler of an autonomous Shan states.
General Patton: A Soldier’s Life reveals Patton as a complex soldier capable of brilliant military maneuvers but also of inspiring horrendous acts with fiery speeches. It explains Patton’s belief in a soldier’s Valhalla, connects the family’s wealth to one of America’s bitterest labor strikes, and disputes the usual interpretation of.
Sant Gadge Baba Debuji Zhingraji Janorkar (Febru - Decem), popularly known as Sant Gadge Maharaj or Gadge Baba, was a saintly social reformer, a wandering mendicant who held weekly festivals with the help of his disciples across Maharashtra.
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Paul Anka pulled off the impossible. He was a teen idol in the 50's and managed to survive the changing tide in music. Why? Because he also wrote his songs and reinvented himself when his breed started to die out. With this book, Paul gives you an inside look into what is was like to tour the country during the birth of rock n' roll.
Help your student thoughtfully remember facts from these middle school biographies with this free one-page biography report. This simple report is perfect for your tween or teen to use to record what they learn as they read.
Warren Buffett, the American business magnate, investor, and philanthropist, is the chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, known for his immense investment success, making him the fifth-richest person in the world.
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I read new books and saw new things. One book that influenced me a great deal was a small book written by Zhao Wuji, which was based on his lectures at the Zhejiang Academy of Fine Arts. At the time, people in art circles all made copies of the book.
After their fairy tale wedding, Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton settled down, building their life together in Tishomingo, Okla. And while they likely enjoyed wedded bliss away from the bright lights of Nashville, Shelton couldn't help himself from trying to get a rise out of his wife.
He is best known for his memoir Fever Pitch (1992) and novels High Fidelity and About a Boy, all of which were adapted into feature films. Hornby's work frequently touches upon music, sport, and the aimless and obsessive natures of his protagonists. His books have sold more than 5 million copies worldwide as of 2018.
“I have nothing new to teach the World. Truth and non-violence are as old as hills.” 1. BIRTH AND PARENTAGE. My father, Karamchand Gandhi, was Prime Minister in Porbandar. He was a lover of his clan, truth-ful, brave and generous, but short-tempered. He never had any ambition to accumulate riches and left us very little property.
La Ballade des pendus de François Villon est un poème emblématique de la littérature médiévale française. Au-delà de sa structure poétique et de sa musicalité, ce texte se distingue par sa symbolique forte, notamment celle de la pendaison.