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Seven Men and Seven Women

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Two beloved Metaxas classics in a single, compact edition.In this new, one-volume edition that brings together two of his most popular works, #1 New York Times bestselling author Eric Metaxas explores the question of what makes a great person great? Seven Men and Seven Women tells the captivating stories of fourteen heroic individuals who changed the course of history and shaped the world in astonishing ways. George Washington led his country to independence yet resisted the temptation to become America's king. William Wilberforce led the fight to end the slave trade, giving up his chance to be England's prime minister. Susanna Wesley, the mother of nineteen children, gave the world its most significant evangelist and its greatest hymn-writer, her sons John and Charles. Jackie Robison endured the threats and abuse of racists with unimaginable dignity and strength. Corrie ten Boom risked her life to hide Dutch Jews from the Nazis in World War II and survived the horrors of a concentration camp--and forgave her tormentors years later. And Rosa Parks's God-given sense of justice and unshakable dignity helped launch the twentieth century’s greatest social movement. These and other lives profiled in Seven Men and Seven Women reveal how reveal the secret to a life of greatness--by responding to call to live for something greater than oneself.

Meine lieben jungen Freunde

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Unveröffentlichte Briefe: der Bestsellerautor im innigen Austausch mit seinen Kindern.Hans Fallada war Morphinist, Trinker, ein von seinen Dämonen bedrängter Künstler, der große Romane seiner Zeit schuf. Zugleich war er ein liebender Familienvater, der mit seinen Kindern Uli, Mücke und Achim Ruderboot fuhr, ihnen Geschichten erzählte und diese für sie aufschrieb – legendär sind seine »Geschichten aus der Murkelei«. Und er schrieb ihnen zu Herzen gehende Briefe. Das brillante wie berührende Selbstporträt des Autors, das er für seinen ältesten Sohn Uli verfasste, stellt zusammen mit bislang unveröffentlichten Briefen an Tochter Mücke, die ab August 1942 für ein Jahr das Internat in Hermannswerder besuchte, eine ganz besondere Liebeserklärung des Vaters an seine Kinder dar.„Du bist doch ein kleiner Mensch, der zum ersten Mal allein in der großen Welt ist, dass wir da immerzu an Dich denken, ist klar.“ Hans Fallada an Tochter Mücke, 24. August 1942.

The Three Brontës

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In this 1912 volume, popular writer and suffragist May Sinclair builds on the extensive bibliography on the Brontë sisters with an absorbing look at their lives and works. "Because the best things about the Brontës have been said already," Sinclair writes, pointing to the appreciations of Mrs. Gaskell, Madame Duclaux, Clement Shorter, and Maurice Maeterlinck before continuing, "I have had to fall back on the humble day-labour of clearing away some of the rubbish that has gathered around them." What follows, though, is one of the freshest, most fascinating appraisals of Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Brontë, including insights on everything from Charlotte's fear of children ("She was afraid of children; she was awkward with them; because such passion has shynesses, distances, and terrors unknown to the average comfortable women who become happy mothers") to the secretiveness surrounding Emily Brontë ("She stands apart in an enduring silence, and guards for ever her secret and her mystery"). This is a must-read for Brontë fans or anyone just curious about the eminent literary sisters.

Ireland's Saint

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Explore Patrick's place in history, the spread of Christianity beyond the Roman Empire, how Patrick first came to Ireland, the influence of the earlier Palladius on Patrick's work, political and social conditions at that time, and the spiritual battles with the Druids. This 21st century edition includes notes from other notable biographers, mystics, historians, and storytellers of Ireland and is an ideal place to begin any exploration of this much loved but little-known saint.[This book was previously published in hardcover and trade paperback and is now available in this smaller format, with a new cover design, for the first time.]

A szabadság nyomában

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Mélyebb betekintést nyerhetünk Harry és Meghan közös életébe, eloszlatva egy sor félreértést, tisztába téve a burjánzó pletykákat.„A szabadság nyomában egyedülálló betekintést enged a királyi pár életébe.” - HARPER’S BAZAAR„Kiderül, miért szakított a pár az udvarral.” - MARIE CLAIRE„Vedd fel az olvasószemüveged, és készülj fel egy őrületes királyi utazásra!” - ELITE DAILYAmikor kipattant a brit királyi herceg és az amerikai színésznő románcának híre, a világ szinte csak rájuk figyelt, a média fokozott érdeklődéssel követte az eseményeket. Ám hiába olvashattuk folyamatosan a sussexi herceggel és hercegnével kapcsolatos címlapsztorikat – eljegyzésükről, esküvőjükről, Archie fiuk születéséről, majd arról a példátlan döntésükről, hogy szakítanak a királyi udvarral –, kevesen ismerik Harry és Meghan igaz történetét.A szabadság nyomában révén most először tekinthetünk a szalagcímek mögé, feltárva Harry és Meghan közös életét, eloszlatva a sok pletykát és félreértést, melyekkel a párnak meg kellett küzdenie. Omid Scobie és Carolyn Durand a brit királyi család programjairól tudósító újságírócsapat tagja, így náluk jobban kevesen ismerhetik a fiatal pár életét.Scobie és Durand interjúkat készítettek a párhoz legközelebb álló emberekkel, így A szabadság nyomában egyedülállóan őszinte, közeli és lefegyverző portré egy magabiztos, befolyásos, forradalmi gondolkodású párról, akik nem féltek szakítani a hagyományokkal. Elhatározták, hogy a reflektorfénytől távolabb fognak élni, és az egész világon egyedülálló humanitárius örökséget hagynak hátra.„Az ő történetük, az ő nézőpontjuk.” - COSMOPOLITAN UK„Betekintést kapunk olyan részletekbe, amelyekről eddig csak morzsákat hintettek el névtelen források.” - VANITY FAIR„Harry és Meghan függetlenedésének igaz története.” - NEWSWEEK

Letters of Mrs. Adams, the Wife of John Adams, Fourth Ed.

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The letters between Founding Father John Adams and his wife Abigail Smith Adams hold a special place in American history. This 1848 volume collects some of their most important correspondence. Also included are letters by John Quincy Adams, their son and the sixth U.S. president. John Quincy Adams at one point considered editing such a collection himself, but died before he could complete the project.

LeBron

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A biografia definitiva do maior jogador de basquete do século XXI, ícone global e bilionário, baseada em três anos de pesquisa e em mais de 250 entrevistas. São muitas histórias improváveis e fascinantes que fizeram de LeBron James o maior ícone de basquete do século XXI, o maior pontuador da história da NBA e o primeiro jogador da liga a se tornar bilionário. Até mesmo porque o garoto pobre nascido em Akron, Ohio (EUA), filho de mãe solo, poderia ter sido jogador de futebol americano. Mas emergiu como atleta de ensino médio mais disputado do basquete de seu país. Neste livro, o jornalista Jeff Benedict apresenta a série de reveses, triunfos e a persistência que fizeram de LeBron o campeão da NBA, sucessor de Michael Jordan e ícone global. É um livro que vai muito além do esporte, com lições inspiradoras sobre liderança e marketing — mostrando, por exemplo, os bastidores da disputa milionária entre Nike, Adidas e Reebok para patrocinar o jovem LeBron de 18 anos. Os leitores também descobrirão como o jogador aprendeu a lidar com a pressão, impôs um estilo de jogo que valorizou o coletivo e construiu um time dos sonhos por onde passou."Inspirador… Uma história sobre talento, coragem e sorte." — The Wall Street Journal"Uma história que mostra o quanto James mudou a percepção sobre o que significa ser um atleta nos tempos atuais." — Associated Press

Great Heart: The Life Story of Theodore Roosevelt

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In the following pages Daniel Henderson has presented in condensed form the life story of Theodore Roosevelt. The writer has made no serious effort to go into the details of his official and political career or to deal with the great questions of foreign and home policy which came up during his public career. Theodore Roosevelt’s activities were so varied and the field he covered so wide, that no work of this kind can give more than the barest outline. Nevertheless, the book is so written as to give those who may read it a general idea of his boyhood, his youth, and many of the things he did, his high ideals, his purity of purpose, his intense patriotism, his love of the outdoor life, and his understanding not only of towns and cities, but of the wild places of the world and the people, animals, and birds who dwell in them. The story brings out his intense Americanism, his love of fair play, and his fearless and straightforward character. He stands out as a man whose life was characterized not only by devotion to country and truth, as he saw it, but to the best interests of mankind. While his spirit was one of intense Americanism, his sympathies were as wide as the world...

Czerwony cesarz

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Przełomowa biografia najbardziej wpływowego człowieka na świecie!Xi Jinping rządzi ponad 1 miliardem i 400 milionami ludzi i drugą największą gospodarką na ziemi.Chce stworzyć z Chin najsilniejsze mocarstwo i zmienić porządek świata. Dowodzi wielką armią i przewodzi programom technologicznym, które mają pomóc zdominować świat. Współczesne Chiny to Xi Jinping. Despota. Czerwony cesarz.Chińska elita starała się zrobić z Xi sprawnego menadżera, który będzie administrował według wytycznych z góry. On jednak zerwał się ze smyczy i sięgnął po największą od czasu Mao Zedonga władzę w Chinach. I nie zamierza jej oddać. Jego życie jest wzorcowe według kryteriów komunistycznej propagandy, ale tak naprawdę pełne spisków, zaginięć i morderstw. Oraz faktów, które trzeba było wymazać z jego biografii.Michael Sheridan, wieloletni korespondent zachodnich mediów z Chin i Hongkongu, pokazuje Xi Jinpinga na tle zmieniającego się kraju: od początków komunizmu w latach pięćdziesiątych, przez reżim Mao Zedonga, politykę Wielkiego Skoku i niewyobrażalny głód, aż do jednej z największych i najsprawniejszych gospodarek XXI wieku.

L'Aiglon

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Written in 1900, "L'Aiglon" is a play in six acts by Edmond Rostand based on the life of Napoleon II, who was the son of Emperor Napoleon I and his second wife, Empress Marie Louise. The title of the play comes from a nickname for Napoleon II, the French word for "eaglet" (a young eagle).The title role was created by Sarah Bernhardt in the play's premiere on 15 March 1900 at the Théàtre Sarah Bernhardt.Edmond Rostand’s sympathetic treatment of sensitive people is as evident in his portrait of Napoleon’s idealistic but hesitant son as it is in that of his ugly but unselfish "Cyrano de Bergerac"."L'Aiglon" is an impressive play.

The Pirates Own Book

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In "The Pirates Own Book," Charles Ellms presents a riveting compendium of accounts and narratives that delve into the exhilarating and perilous world of piracy during the Golden Age. With a literary style that combines vivid storytelling and meticulous detail, Ellms captures the imaginations of readers through firsthand accounts and comprehensive portrayals of notorious pirates. The book serves as both an enthralling historical document and a thrilling adventure, highlighting the complex moral landscape of piracy while firmly rooting the reader in the nautical lexicon and culture of the 19th century. Ellms deftly balances factual recounting with the sensationalized flair characteristic of his era, making the text a significant contribution to pirate literature. Charles Ellms, an American writer active in the mid-19th century, was deeply influenced by the romanticism of adventure and the burgeoning interest in maritime tales prevalent during his time. His extensive research into the lives of pirates served not only to entertain but also to provide a reflective commentary on society’s fascination with rebellion against authority. Ellms’ background as a sailor bestowed upon him a unique perspective, enriching his narratives with authenticity and depth. For readers captivated by tales of high seas adventure and moral ambiguity, "The Pirates Own Book" is an unparalleled entry point into a world of daring rogues and brutal lawlessness. This work is essential for both piracy enthusiasts and those seeking a poignant glimpse into a transformative period of maritime history.

Il mio viaggio

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Ervin Laszlo racconta la storia della sua vita, descrivendo le imprevedibili metamorfosi che hanno segnato la sua carriera, iniziata come pianista di fama mondiale prima di dedicarsi alla filosofia e di impegnarsi come attivista globale. Più di una parabola personale, quella di Laszlo è una storia di scelte decisive, nuove e rivoluzionarie intuizioni, e del coraggio di saperle coltivare fino in fondo. È la ricerca stessa dello scopo che sta alla base delle nostre vite. Laszlo ha teorizzato e studiato come il percorso di ognuno di noi non sia un incidente privo di senso, ma l’espressione di un impulso universale insito nella natura: l’impulso verso l’evoluzione di sistemi complessi e coerenti. Nel mondo interdipendente e interattivo in cui viviamo, una simile scoperta conferisce all’esistenza, e a tutto ciò che ciascuno di noi fa nella propria vita, un senso e un significato supremi. In questa autobiografia sorprendente e capace di ispirare, Ervin Laszlo ripercorre i cambiamenti che ha attraversato nella sua vita, da musicista a filosofo e studioso impegnato con le Nazioni Unite e il Club di Budapest, per promuovere il cammino verso un mondo armonico e sostenibile.

Aller-double

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Pef est né avec un guidon entre les mains. Pour lui, un vélo n’est pas autre chose qu’un avion rivé au sol mais qui s’incline avec grâce dans les virages. À seize ans, parti de la région parisienne, il rejoint sa grand-mère bourguignonne, distante de trois cent quatre-vingts kilomètres. Quarante-trois ans plus tard, il effectue le même trajet... à moto. Tours de roues mais aussi tour du monde de ses souvenirs. Dans une langue inventive et poétique, l’auteur des Motordu nous entraîne sur la nationale 6, le cordon ombilical qui le relie à son pays natal. Voici le livre des jours heureux.

The Man Who Saw Tomorrow

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The first full-length biography of a brilliant, self-taught inventor whose innovations in information and energy technology continue to shape our world.The Economist called Stanford R. Ovshinsky (1922–2012) “the Edison of our age,” but this apt comparison doesn't capture the full range of his achievements. As an independent, self-educated inventor, Ovshinsky not only created many important devices but also made fundamental discoveries in materials science. This book offers the first full-length biography of a visionary whose energy and information innovations continue to fuel our post-industrial economy.In The Man Who Saw Tomorrow, Lillian Hoddeson and Peter Garrett tell the story of an unconventional genius with no formal education beyond high school who invented, among other things, the rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries that have powered everything from portable electronics to hybrid cars, a system for mass-producing affordable thin-film solar panels, and rewritable CDs and DVDs. His most important discovery, the Ovshinsky effect, led to a paradigm shift in condensed matter physics and yielded phase-change memory, which is now enabling new advances in microelectronics. A son of the working class who began as a machinist and toolmaker, Ovshinsky focused his work on finding solutions to urgent social problems, and to pursue those goals, he founded Energy Conversion Devices, a unique research and development lab. At the end of his life, battered by personal and professional losses, Ovshinsky nevertheless kept working to combat global warming by making solar energy “cheaper than coal”—another of his many visions of a better tomorrow.

If You’d Just Let Me Finish

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Clarkson is back with a brand new book of hilarious stories and observations about our gone-wrong world. ___________In November 2016 we woke up to the news that the forthright presenter of a popular television programme had become the most powerful man on the planet. His name, sadly, was not Jeremy Clarkson, but we might not have been any more surprised if it had been.Because the world seems to have taken a decidedly odd turn since Jeremy last reflected on the state of things between the covers of a book. But who better than JC to help us navigate our way through the mess?And while he's being trying to make sense of it all he's discovered one or two things along the way, including- The disabling effects of being vegan- How Blackpool might be improved by drilling a hole through it- The problem with meditation- A perfect location for rebuilding Palmyra- Why Tom Cruise can worship lizards if he wants toIt's all been a bit unsettling.But don't worry. If You'd Just Let Me Finish is Clarkson at his best. He may be as bemused, exasperated, amused and surprised as the rest of us, but in a world gone crazy, thank God someone has still got his head screwed on ...Praise for Clarkson:'Brilliant...laugh-out-loud' - Daily Telegraph'Outrageously funny...will have you in stiches' - Time Out'Very funny...I cracked up laughing on the tube' - Evening Standard

Solo per giustizia

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Raffaele Cantone, magistrato napoletano dell'antimafia, ripercorre in queste pagine la propria esperienza e ci mostra come un bravo studente di Giurisprudenza che voleva fare l'avvocato sia finito per diventare il nemico numero uno dei boss di Mondragone e Casal di Principe. Non per una sorta di vocazione missionaria, ma tramite un percorso graduale e, talvolta, persino casuale, dove però rimane sempre salda un'originaria passione per il diritto. Come vive una normale famiglia da anni sotto scorta in un territorio ad alta densità camorristica? Come è fatto il lavoro quotidiano di un pubblico ministero? Tutto questo Cantone ce lo racconta con l'autorevolezza del magistrato, ma con totale assenza di retorica e limpida sincerità. Libro profondamente personale e proprio per questo di altissimo valore civile, Solo per giustizia è una lettura obbligatoria per chiunque voglia capire lo sconcertante potere delle mafie, ma anche apprezzare meglio l'impegno dei molti uomini che per senso di dovere e con grandi sacrifici continuano a far funzionare nel nostro difficile Paese lo stato di diritto.

SABRINA CARPENTER

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Explore the fascinating life of multi-talented musician Sabrina Carpenter, whose rise from Disney stardom to international music sensation is both fascinating and motivating. "Sabrina Carpenter Story" provides an unmatched glimpse into the life, professional trajectory, and personal development of one of the most captivating characters in contemporary culture. This book delves into Sabrina's incredible career, showcasing her early years, breakthrough roles, musical milestones, and the lasting influence she has on fans and the industry through rare insights and in-depth analysis. Explore the person beneath the spotlight: her goals, her commitment to charitable giving, and her unwavering quest for authenticity. This story explores her struggles as well as her accomplishments, giving readers a thorough understanding of her artistic development and the legacy she is leaving behind. Regardless of your level of familiarity with her work, Sabrina's tale is sure to enthrall and inspire. Don't pass on this gripping story of tenacity, originality, and influence.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama

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The Dalai Lama is the most beloved spiritual and political leader of our time. For believers and nonbelievers alike, this gentle monk embodies the spirit of compassion, love, and nonviolent resistance to tyranny. His Holiness the Dalai Lama draws upon interviews with more than fifty individuals to present readers with an uncommonly intimate portrait of His Holiness. These women and men to tell their stories, often sharing surprising insights into the Dalai Lama’s life and personality to evoke the true character of the Dalai Lama and the effect he has on all who meet him. Offering a uniquely comprehensive and balanced portrait of one of the most compelling public figures of our time, His Holiness the Dalai Lama is essential reading for Dalai Lama fans, Tibetan Buddhism devotees, and students of modern culture.

Apologia pro Vita Sua

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A religious autobiography of unsurpassed interest, told with the simple confidential tone, establishing the strength and sincerity of the convictions which had led the author into the Roman Catholic Church.

The Senior

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It’s Never Too Late to Tackle Your Dreams! Mike Flynt was swapping stories with some old football buddies when he brought up the biggest regret of his life: getting kicked off the college team before his senior year. So, one of his pals said, "Why not do something about it?" Most 59-year-olds would have laughed. Flynt's only concern was his eligibility. He not only returned to college football, but actually made the team at his alma mater - Sul Ross State, an NCAA division III school. His remarkable story begins with a tough upbringing by a violent father who trained him to fight at every opportunity. His fighting habit took him in and out of jail several times, until a faith conversion turned his life around on the very day he was contemplating suicide. Mike Flynt has much to offer others, not only through his story, but through his belief that it’s never too late for God to heal your heart and fulfill your dreams.Foreword by NBA Superstar LeBron James.

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