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Elizabethan Era England Life: All major aspects of life in England during Elizabethan era. Includes biography of Elizabeth I, daily life of people, crime and punishment, theaters, plays, costumes, r……続きを見る

Destiny Will Out (1997), a memoir, introduces White Australia, as observed (from the late 1940s) by a young coloured student from British Malaya. Observing all, and analysing each facet of observed ……続きを見る

A motivational biography book about Kasanya Chavula (the author) who in spite of growing up in Africa and has been plagued with H.I.V and his close call with death has risen above all standards and ……続きを見る

This book is the third in the series triggered by advice from the spirit world, that the author "could contribute to building a bridge" from where he came to where he now is. It is essentially about……続きを見る

This book is the second volume in the series, "Four Decades Through Thick & Thin - Musings of a Diplomat" which was started by the Author originally as real life anecdotes told to his family, from h……続きを見る

A Beautiful Mind is Sylvia Nasar's award-winning biography about the mystery of the human mind, the triumph over incredible adversity, and the healing power of love. At the age of thirty-one, John N……続きを見る

This exciting anthology contains stories from twenty-five women from different parts of the world. Their ages differ, as do their backgrounds and locations, but one thing they all have in common is ……続きを見る

The great biologist who showed that plants, too, can ‘feel’ in their own way. He saved money; he bought a small laboratory and built his equipment; and scientists in Europe and America wondered at h……続きを見る

Ananda K. Coomaraswamy, who was born in Ceylon (Sri Lanka) and grew up in England, taught the West the way to approach and understand the arts of India. His whole life was dedicated to the study and……続きを見る

“Ilyasah Shabazz has written a compelling and lyrical coming-of-age story as well as a candid and heart-warming tribute to her parents. Growing Up X is destined to become a classic.” –SPIKE LEE Febr……続きを見る

In this unique travelogue Casanova explains his experiences in Holland and Germany. This is a work that examines the two countries their culture society and attitudes of the people. In this engrossi……続きを見る

A sparkling collection of journalism from the critically acclaimed author of BAD BLOOD and MOMENTS OF TRUTH. This selection of the work of Lorna Sage spans the years 1972-2001, when she wrote for th……続きを見る

A thought-provoking work where Casanova discusses his acquaintance with renowned French philosopher Voltaire. Their literary discussions as well as arguments have been brilliantly narrated in these ……続きを見る

This travelogue records Casanovas travel to Spain. He comments upon the landscape of the area as well as the society. Here is a brilliant portrayal of the history politics and social structure of Sp……続きを見る

The work revolves around the travel expeditions of a cleric who visits many holy places. Great spiritual attachments and religious passion is reflected in these pages. The trip to the bishop in Rome……続きを見る

From a childhood of gothic proportions in a vicarage on the Welsh borders, through adolescence, leaving herself teetering on the brink of the 1960's, Lorna Sage vividly and wittily brings to life a ……続きを見る

Marco Pasanella's behind-the-scenes memoir through the world of wine will captivate wine lovers with its story of one man who decided, at age 43, to change his life by opening a wine shop. As Kitche……続きを見る

Hailed by Mahatma Gandhi as his conscience keeper, Chakravarti Rajagopalachari (18781972; better known as Rajaji) epitomized the practical wisdom, religious tolerance, and statesmanship that Gandhi ……続きを見る

Read Martha A. Sandweiss's posts on the Penguin Blog The secret double life of the man who mapped the American West, and the woman he loved Clarence King was a late nineteenth-century celebrity, a b……続きを見る

When Henry Nalaielua was diagnosed with Hansen's disease in 1936 and taken from his home and family he began a journey of exile that led him to Kalaupapa the remote settlement with the tragic histo……続きを見る

Joseph Ritter was one of the most important and forward-thinking prelates of the Church in North America during the 20th century. He served as ordinary for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and then a……続きを見る

Milan and Mantua is the record of Jacques Casanova de Seingalts adventures and love affairs. He traveled throughout Europe winning the confidence and friendship of many important people and gaining ……続きを見る

The landscape of Paris and Holland has been intriguingly captured in these pages. With picturesque depictions engrossing imagery and a unique style Casanova has given a new touch to travelogue-writi……続きを見る

A frank and entertaining memoir, from the daughter of Edward Said, about growing up second-generation Arab American and struggling with that identity. The daughter of a prominent Palestinian father ……続きを見る

In this remarkable piece Casanova has shared his wonderful experiences of Paris. Observing even the most trivial he comments on everything and lends to it a beauty with his words. He successfully pa……続きを見る

It is regrettable that this work is unsuitable for younger readers - laden as it is with erotic episodes, frankly told - because it is far more than the inventory of conquests which has made it most……続きを見る

Jack Hooper has been many things in his life: pilot, cowboy, international economist, a college professor who holds a Ph.D. from U.C. Berkeley, farmer--at one time producing a million tons of tomato……続きを見る

Book Summary By explaining that the book title translates to “Disillusions” the reader is forewarned not to expect a happy ending. The name was that of an old sugar mill in ruins. The author’s fathe……続きを見る

This is a memoir of young boy about his basketball experiences from when he first picked up a basketball to where he is at this point in time. The time is now. It’s now or never. 続きを見る

The idea of nonviolent resistance is still as essential and almost as radical today as it was when Mahatma Gandhi (1869–1948) first pioneered in India the protest of political tyrannyーin his case a……続きを見る