George - Biography & Memoir 1

Tout au long de son existence, et singulièrement de sa carrière politique, Georges Pompidou a observé une extrême pudeur, s'attachant à ne jamais extérioriser ses états d'âme. Régulièrement, cet hom……続きを見る

'They won't know you, the you that's hidden somewhere in the castle of your skin' Nine-year-old G. leads a life of quiet mischief crab catching, teasing preachers and playing among the pumpkin vines……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 'Matthew Arnold' by George Saintsbury, readers are given a comprehensive analysis of the life and works of one of the most significant Victorian poets and critics. Saintsbury delves into Arnold's……続きを見る

In the 'Autobiography of Sir George Biddell Airy', readers are treated to an in-depth account of the life and accomplishments of a prominent 19th-century British mathematician and astronomer. Airy's……続きを見る

In 'Boswell the Biographer' by George Mallory, readers explore the life and work of James Boswell, one of the most influential biographers in literary history. Mallory delves into Boswell's detailed……続きを見る

Walter Lionel George's 'Anatole France' provides a comprehensive analysis of the life and work of the acclaimed French author. The book delves into France's literary style, focusing on his use of sa……続きを見る

In 'Fletcher of Saltoun' by George W. T. Omond, the reader is immersed in a detailed study of Andrew Fletcher, a prominent Scottish politician and author during the late 17th and early 18th centurie……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 George Santayana's 'Persons and Places: The Background of My Life', readers are taken on a journey through the renowned philosopher's personal experiences and the places that shaped his intellect……続きを見る

In George Haven Putnam's 'Abraham Lincoln', readers are taken on a meticulously researched journey into the life and legacy of one of America's greatest presidents. Putnam's literary style in this b……続きを見る

George Macilwain's 'Memoirs of John Abernethy' offers readers a fascinating insight into the life and work of the renowned British surgeon and anatomist, John Abernethy. Written in a traditional bio……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

This volume is composed of the personal recollections of the author, from the time that General Sherman took command of the Army of the Tennessee, to the end of the rebellion. The history of this ga……続きを見る

George Austin Morrison's 'De Camp Genealogy: Laurent De Camp of New Utrecht, N.Y., 1664, and his descendants' is a meticulously researched and comprehensive study of the De Camp family lineage. Writ……続きを見る

Sydney George Fisher's 'The True Benjamin Franklin' offers a comprehensive and insightful examination of one of America's founding fathers. Fisher delves into the life and achievements of Benjamin F……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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

"In October 1941 a young boy and his father disembarked at Durban harbour from a large liner commissioned into emergency service by the Allies. They were Greek refugees from their German-occupied mo……続きを見る

This edition features • illustrations • a linked Table of Contents, Footnotes, and Index CONTENTS I INTRODUCTION Lucretius, Dante, and Goethe sum up the chief phases of European philosophy II LUCRET……続きを見る

A distinguished physicist and teacher, George Gamow also possessed a special gift for making the intricacies of science accessible to a wide audience. In Gravity, he takes an enlightening look at th……続きを見る

Condemned to death for the bloodbaths of World War II, they served their sentenceーon the killing fields of Vietnam. The fascinating, true story of the French Foreign Legion’s Nazi battalion WHAT TH……続きを見る

SEVENTY years a showman. Seventy years! A long, long day is waning at last. Here in the peaceful shadows of the Garden of Life I pause awhile. I want to drink in the scene. I want to realize the ful……続きを見る

HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics. ‘Our consciousness rarely registers the beginning of a growth within us any more than without us: there have been m……続きを見る