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There is a famous saying by the great Irish writer and poet, Oscar Wilde that "Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go."These people who spread their influence and happiness like the brightness of sunshine on others, wherever they are under whichever circumstances they are, are called 'The Great Personalities'. Here we present more than 250 such great men in the book, Great Personality of the world with their lives, works, achievements,...
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What trait defines a hero? For Carlyle, it's absolute sincerity, firm belief in one's principles, and an inherent spark of the Divine. In this compelling series of lectures, delivered in 1840, Carlyle uses various examples of great men throughout history-divided into six categories and including Dante, Odin, Luther, and Napoleon, among others-to convey his notion of a hero.
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Jimi Hendrix, Princess Diana and the Syrian dictator's wife, Asma al-Assad, rub shoulders with Auden, Eliot and Shelley – and with the Trouser Thief Clive met while spending weeks locked up in a closed psychiatric ward – in this unconventional and affectionate biography.
In 2010, Clive was told he only had months to love. Since then he has shuttled between the hospital and the writing desk, pouring out a stream of books, articles and poems in...
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Eliza Doolittle, Holly Golightly, Sabrina Fairchild-these character names immediately bring to mind the elfin charms of one of the most beautiful actresses stage and screen have ever seen: Audrey Hepburn, whose talent and work for UNICEF showed that she had more than beauty to offer. Nearly two decades after her final film appearance, film star, style icon, and humanitarian Audrey Hepburn continues to captivate the world with her beauty, grace, image,...
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This is a unique coverage of the well-known disappearance of the all time best-selling crime author, Agatha Christie. This happened over the course of 11 days in December,1926 and in spite of copious newspaper reports, a couple of books, a Hollywood movie and several TV shows and video presentations; it has never been fully solved. Agatha herself, omitted it from her autobiography and mystery surrounds links to a hotel room in Istanbul to this day.My...
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Both Sides of the Fence: Surviving the Trap takes the reader on a journey through the mentality of the protagonist, Michael A. Amos, who grew up thrust into Toronto's notorious Driftwood Court neighborhood in the Jane Street and Finch Avenue West area. The themes of Michael's story range from the psychological effects of being raised around violence to the mentality and decision-making process that develop in a child emerging from a lower socioeconomic...
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Get the Summary of Matt Singer's Opposable Thumbs in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Opposable Thumbs" by Matt Singer chronicles the careers of film critics Roger Ebert and Gene Siskel. Ebert, who began as a reporter, unexpectedly became a film critic for the Chicago Sun-Times at 24, winning a Pulitzer Prize and developing a conversational critique style. Siskel, who lost his parents early, found solace in movies...
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Short biography of gossip columnist Hedda Hopper and her son, actor William Hopper. In the path to success, each had a different obstacle to overcome: hers was balancing the demands of motherhood and a career; his, the influence of an over-domineering mother. The author chronicles the ups and downs of their often-strained relationship.
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The story of Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio is a timeless tale. Both of these legends had extraordinary careers in their individual fields, as well as remarkable existences.This book chronicles each of their lives, from the days before they met, until that magical night in 1952 when their paths finally crossed.Their lives would never be the same after that.Though their marriage lasted for nine months, their love endured beyond those years and Joe's...
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This book is my Memoir of Love, Sex, and Power of my relationship with one of the Greatest Of All Time Basketball Star Michael J. Jordan. I believe we shared the journey of real love and friendship. A love that would last forever, yet never seen. My memoir will show you how to recognize love, the price of love when you're young, why maturing plays a major part, and how to know if it's real or a season. As you read my book, you will experience my journey...
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It seemed like only yesterday that Destiny Hope Cyrus, later to be known officially as Miley Ray, bounded into America's homes with the boundless energy of a puppy dog. Her southern charm, combined with quick wit and remarkable talent ensured her place in the entertainment world for years to come. Yet, she continues to rebel against the market that made her a household name in the first place, with attention-grabbing antics, x-rated photo shoots and...
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Torero de arte, esteta y clásico, Antonio Chenel Antoñete supo al mismo tiempo mantener una estrecha relación con su tiempo, su ciudad y su plaza -Madrid y Las Ventas-. Durante una de sus múltiples reapariciones se produjo la explosión de la movida madrileña, a la que no fue ajeno y en la que entabló amistad con sus protagonistas más taurinos. Durante una larga conversación con el periodista Javier Manzano, Antoñete relata en primera persona...
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This book is about the nightlife in adult entertainment she brings you in to the dark night with a fortune 500 client list.
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The Beatles are arguably the most successful act in music history. They were very prolific musicians before, during, and after The Beatles, and they were never idle, always doing something in the music and film industry through-out the decades. As well as their own individual projects, they also helped out on other people's records and pro-jects. On one tune, you may catch George playing slide gui-tar, Ringo may be on drums, and John or Paul will...
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For people of all age-groups, reading about the lives and times of great Indians is always inspiring and uplifting. For those looking for success and purpose in their lives can greatly benefit from this masterly work! This book presents insights on more than 100 famous Indians of the 20th century. The names range from eminent National Leaders, Great Scientists and Social Workers to Artists, Philosophers, Entrepreneures and personalities from the world...
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"The Beatles will be remembered, and rightly so, as the sociological phenomenon of the Sixties…but if you're talking about music, it has to be Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys.That's who they'll be studying." (anonymous fan)The Beach Boys are one of the most celebrated bands in the history of pop music. In a career that began before the Beatles and lasted long after their demise, they were responsible for almost single-handedly spearheading a new...
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Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of BTS, where every turn of the page unveils an original drawing that captures the essence of this sensational group. But that's not all – we've poured our hearts into illustrating each individual member, from their humble beginnings to the dazzling stars they are today. It's like having your own personal art gallery, dedicated to the legends themselves.As you flip through this masterpiece, you'll witness...
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Summary of The Making of Donald Trump by David Cay Johnston | Includes Analysis Preview: David Cay Johnston's The Making of Donald Trump is an examination of Donald Trump's character and activities. It focuses specifically on his financial dealings, his perpetration of frauds, and his association with criminal and Mafia figures. Trump's grandfather, Friedrich Trump, left Germany to escape the draft. He went to Alaska, where he established a bar frequented...
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Both Sides of the Fence: Searching for Success is the follow-up to Michael A. Amos's 2015 Heritage Toronto Award–winning memoir, Both Sides of the Fence: Surviving the Trap. Searching for Success continues to take the reader on the life journey as seen through the evolved mental attitude of the protagonist, Michael A. Amos, who grew up thrust into Toronto's notorious Jane Street and Finch Avenue West area, and yet refused to accept his early circumstances...
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