GEO - Biography & Memoir 1

Os oito ensaios de Darcy Ribeiro, uma Utopia buscam avaliar o legado da obra do intelectual e do político e sua pertinência do ponto de vista contemporâneo, do século XXI. Derivados de um seminário ……続きを見る

“I’m proud to call George a mentor and a friend.” ーMichael Jordan Orphaned at just thirteen in a still-segregated Washington, D.C., George Raveling was introduced to a relatively unpopular sportーb……続きを見る

Crass was the anarcho-punk face of a revolutionary movement founded by radical thinkers Penny Rimbaud and Steve Ignorant. When punk ruled the waves, Crass waived the rules and took it further, putti……続きを見る

In "Memoirs of a Surrey Labourer: A Record of the Last Years of Frederick Bettesworth," George Sturt intricately weaves a rich tapestry of rural English life at the turn of the 20th century. Written……続きを見る

Su futuro se extiende ante usted como un camino que lleva al horizonte. A lo largo de este camino, surgen ambiciones que anhela hacer realidad, deseos que quiere satisfacer. Para hacer realidad sus ……続きを見る

In "Introduction and Brief Biography of Honoré de Balzac," George Saintsbury delves into the intricate world of Balzac's life and works, offering readers a concise yet illuminating exploration of th……続きを見る

In "Persons and Places: The Background of My Life," George Santayana presents an engaging autobiographical narrative that intertwines the philosophical musings for which he is renowned with vivid ac……続きを見る

George Eliot's Life, as Related in Her Letters and Journals is a specific kind of autobiography of English author Mary Ann Evans, better known as George Eliot. This book is based on her corresponden……続きを見る

The story of Margaret 'Ma' Murray, a pioneer newspaper woman who became a legend in her own time. Introductory notes by Conrad Black続きを見る

Woodrow Wilson’s presidential campaign in 1912 marked the beginning of a remarkable personal and political collaboration between Wilson and Colonel Edward M. House. The book traces the complexities ……続きを見る

When George agreed to sign up for his first ultramarathon with his friend Mark, he knew it would be tough. But he was not expecting knee-deep mud, torrential rain, 60mph wind and hail, all while try……続きを見る

It was never just an act. These leading men actually transformed into their on-screen charactersーa modus operandi thats revealed in probing, wide-ranging and provocative interviews that first appea……続きを見る

Letters and Notes on the Customs and Manners of the North American Indians is a two-volume travel narrative by George Catlin, an American painter, author, and traveler. The book, published in 1842 i……続きを見る

This book is a memoir piece about my struggle at college to study and the blockages I had to overcome in life until reaching university. 続きを見る

"This book deals with the wars of the Cheyennes. A fighting and a fearless people. When their struggles with the white men began, some of their older and wiser men strove earnestly to preserve peace……続きを見る

WARRIOR. SAMURAI. LEGEND. The remarkable life of history's first foreign-born samurai, and his astonishing journey from Northeast Africa to the heights of Japanese society. The man who came to be kn……続きを見る

The Beatles were the greatest rock band of all time. And their influence spread far beyond music, influencing the culture and politics of the sixties in a profound way. In Long and Winding Road, edi……続きを見る

The Story of My Life is an inspiring autobiographical account of one of the best-known 19th-century German novelists. The autobiography carries the reader from 1837, the year of the author's birth i……続きを見る

After forty years of congressional service, five terms in the House and five in the Senate, George William Norris (1861–1944) was going home to Nebraska. Norris had lost the 1942 Senate race and fel……続きを見る

In 'Die kleine Fadette' von George Sand wird die Geschichte zweier Dorffamilien erzählt, die durch eine alte Fehde getrennt sind. Sand nutzt einen einfachen und klaren Schreibstil, um die emotionale……続きを見る

In "Matthew Arnold," George Saintsbury delivers a profound and insightful examination of one of the most significant figures of Victorian literature. This work combines biographical elements with a ……続きを見る

In "Victor Hugo: His Life and Work," George Barnett Smith meticulously constructs a comprehensive portrait of one of France's most revered literary figures. The text not only chronicles Hugo's tumul……続きを見る

In "Recollections of My Childhood and Youth," Georg Brandes offers a compelling autobiographical account that delves deep into his formative years, shaped by the cultural and social dynamics of 19th……続きを見る

In the "Autobiography of Sir George Biddell Airy," the eminent mathematician and astronomer chronicles his life and vast contributions to science, particularly during the Victorian era. Airy'Äôs pro……続きを見る

In "Abraham Lincoln," George Haven Putnam presents a nuanced and deeply empathetic portrait of one of America'Äôs most enigmatic leaders. Utilizing a blend of scholarly research and accessible narra……続きを見る

In "Memoirs of John Abernethy," George Macilwain crafts a remarkable narrative that intertwines biographical elements with rich historical context, offering readers an intimate portrait of one of th……続きを見る

«Non avrei mai creduto che a sessant'anni mi sarei trovato a sedere in un piccolo villaggio brasiliano, servito da una giovane nera scalza, a decine di migliaia di chilometri da quella che una volta……続きを見る

In "Boswell the Biographer," George Mallory offers an insightful examination of James Boswell's groundbreaking approach to biography, situating it amidst the literary currents of the 18th century. M……続きを見る

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In this candid and gripping memoir, President George W. Bush describes the critical decisions that shaped his presidency and personal life. George W. Bush served as pr……続きを見る

In "Fletcher of Saltoun," George W. T. Omond delves into the life and political fervor of Andrew Fletcher, a 17th-century Scottish patriot who ardently championed the ideals of liberty and national ……続きを見る