My life revealed

My life revealed

In a direct and spontaneous dialogue, the legendary American psychologist Philip Zimbardo talks about his life and career: his childhood in the Bronx, his university education at Yale, his friendship with Stanley Milgram, his appointment to the Stanford psychology faculty, his research, and his contributions in the psychological field and in the academic context, as well as his involvement in political activism, from meeting Malcolm X to writing an article on President Donald Trump's mental health, published in Psychology Today. The resulting memoir is a rich collection of moving stories and insightful reflections on his career and his intellectual legacy. The text - edited by Daniel Hartwig - is in interview form and is part of the Stanford Historical Society's Oral History Program in collaboration with the Stanford University Archives.

Un punto di approdo

Un punto di approdo

Il primo folgorante incontro di Hisham Matar con la pittura della Scuola senese risale ai suoi giorni da studente a Londra, poco dopo che il padre era sparito nelle prigioni di Gheddafi senza piú fare ritorno. Venticinque anni piú tardi, in cerca di rigenerazione e quiete, Matar parte infine per la città che di quella tradizione artistica fu la culla. Il suo viaggio a Siena dura trenta giorni, durante i quali le visite quotidiane alle opere di Duccio di Buoninsegna, Simone Martini, Ambrogio Lorenzetti e gli altri si alternano a lunghe passeggiate senza meta. I vicoli e le piazze della città sono membra di un «organismo vivente» dove un incontro fortuito scatena un ricordo, un'architettura rimanda a un dipinto, nel tracimare continuo di un'esperienza nell'altra che restituisce una visione, compiuta e commovente, del rapporto fra l'arte e la condizione umana.Alla National Gallery di Londra, nel 1990, pochi mesi dopo che suo padre Jaballa è stato sequestrato dalla polizia segreta libica e fatto sparire per sempre, un Hisham Matar diciannovenne si avvicina per la prima volta all'arte pittorica senese del tredicesimo, quattordicesimo e quindicesimo secolo, e ne rimane affascinato. È la promessa di un incontro che dovrà attendere a lungo. Solo un quarto di secolo piú tardi, estenuato dalla stesura del memoir Il ritorno, che della sua tragedia familiare e collettiva racconta, e bisognoso del potere lenitivo dell'arte sulle anime tormentate, Matar decide di presentarsi all'appuntamento preso tanto tempo prima con quella tradizione pittorica, e di partire alla volta di Siena. Qui per un mese intero guarda, cammina, interroga, intesse relazioni. Con i dipinti innanzitutto - la Madonna dei francescani di Duccio di Buoninsegna, espressione di una prospettiva tutta umana; gli affreschi del Buono e del Cattivo Governo di Ambrogio Lorenzetti, densi di impegno civile; il Paradiso di Giovanni di Paolo, e la sua sublime promessa di ricongiungimenti amorosi - e poi con le architetture e gli spazi della città, con le sue persone, la sua lingua e la sua storia. Su tutto Matar posa uno sguardo intimo e teso che fa di questa fervida flânerie un incessante incontro con l'altro - tela, scorcio o individuo che sia -, capace di stimolare i sensi e proliferare in altri incontri e storie e riflessioni. Piazza del Campo è lo straordinario «gheriglio» che tutto vede e da cui tutto si vede, a ricordarci l'impossibilità di esistere da soli. Nello sguardo del Davide con la testa di Golia di Caravaggio vi è lo stesso inesaudibile desiderio di vedere con gli occhi dell'altro che accomuna acerrimi nemici e vecchi amanti. L'ombra della Peste Nera del 1348 si proietta sulla cappella del Palazzo Pubblico di Siena come sulla Damasco di Ibn Battuta. Ed è dallo sconosciuto Adam e dalla sua ospitale famiglia giordana che Matar apprende l'esatto funzionamento delle contrade nel Palio. Tela, scorcio e individuo sono cose ugualmente vive e comunicanti, nel viaggio di Hisham Matar, che proprio dalla «convinzione che quanto ci accomuna sia piú di quanto ci separa» trae un conquistato sentimento di speranza.

From The Plains...to Planes...and Other Plain Talk

From The Plains...to Planes...and Other Plain Talk

Raised on a farm in the plains of North Dakota, John Whalen was determined there had to be a better life somewhere. For much of his youth, he lived without electricity and indoor plumbing. He despised farming. When he saw there was no change to broaden his education in the state, he sought other means. Thus began his journey From The Plains...To Planes...And Other Plain Talk. As an adolescent, John Whalen realized that he may be gay. His upbringing would not permit such a thing, and he was determined as he matured that those feelings would disappear. Leaving for the west coast, he worked for two trucking companies and finished college. He enjoyed the business but became bored with life in Portland. He decided to travel to Alaska.In Alaska, he found opportunities he could not have imagined. Starting with a small auditing firm, the opportunities grew and ultimately he found himself the president and CEO of one of the nation's largest worldwide airfreight forwarding companies.The path to success was not easy, and Whalen faced many struggles including his sexual orientation, a disruptive divorce, and diabetes. Determined to come out a winner, he made decisions in his life that eventually brought him success and happiness.

Más allá de la magia

Más allá de la magia

La magia y el caos de crecer como magoPidieron hacer una pausa yGambon se sacó un cigarro de la barba como por arte de magia. Él y yo acostumbrábamos a salir al set que albergaba la Torre de Astronomía para disfrutar de "una bocanada de aire fresco", como a él le gustaba llamarle. Había pintores, albañiles,carpinterios y chispas, y entre ellos, Dumbledore y yo echándonos un cigarro a escondidas.De pequeño inquilino a mago, la infancia de Tom Felton ffue de todo menos ordinaria. Su pronto ascenso a la fama lo catapultó hacia los reflectores cuando apenas tenía doce y obtuvo el icónico papel de Draco Malfoy en las películas de Harry Potter.Con candor y su característico humor, Tom comparte por primera vez su experiencia de crecer en pantalla como miembro del mundo mágico.Aquí habla sobre su salto a la fama, cómo fue en verdad grabar estas películas y las amistades duraderas que construyó durante los diez años de esta saga, así como los altibajos de la fama y la realidad sobre cómo manejó la vida adulta al terminar el rodaje.Prepárate para conocer a un mago de verdad.

Air. La historia de Michael Jordan

Air. La historia de Michael Jordan

EL ÚLTIMO AÑO DE JORDAN EN EL EQUIPO MÁS LEGENDARIO DE LA HISTORIA «El mejor libro sobre Jordan.»The Washington PostMichael Jordan es responsable de algunos de los momentos más inolvidables de la historia del baloncesto y uno de los causantes de que la NBA sea lo que es hoy en día. Cuando pensamos en Jordan, recordamos tiros espectaculares, el baile de su cuerpo con la pelota, su sintonía con la cancha, su increíble vuelo hacia la canasta. El talento del 23 de los Chicago Bulls, su voluntad y competitividad sin igual inauguraron una nueva era en el mundo del deporte. Bajo su grandeza, se escondía un líder nato.En Air, el ganador del Premio Pulitzer David Halberstam realiza su mejor trabajo de investigación y retrata al hombre detrás de la leyenda en su último mítico año en los Chicago Bulls, el equipo que cambió el juego para siempre.«El último gran baile de Mister Air, un mito planetario.» Alessandro Barico, La Repubblica«Jordan a veces podía recordar a Batman repartiendo justicia.» El País«Un libro increíblemente alabado sobre el Rey del Aire.» Marca«El libro que analiza al jugador y al hombre, y que inspiró la serie El último baile.» La Razón«Perspectiva, equilibrio, análisis. Eso es lo que ofrece Halberstam.» The New York Times«La vida de Jordan engancha de verdad.» Elle«Una mirada al mundo del baloncesto desde dentro, estructurada como el diario personal de un periodista deportivo.» Dallas Morning News«Si eres seguidor de Jordan, debes leerlo. Si eres seguidor de los Chicago Bulls, debes leerlo. Si quieres entender el auge de la NBA, debes leerlo. Este libro es una maravilla.» Scroll«Léelo. Es el único sitio donde descubrirás que, en realidad, Jordan quería ser jugador de fútbol.» CBS«Magnífico.» Irish Examiner«Legendario.» NCB Sports«El único libro sobre deporte que leeré.» ESPN Radio«Un fantástico libro escrito por un periodista increíble.» The Seattle Times

The Devil Is In the Details

The Devil Is In the Details

This is not your everyday restaurant story. In 2006—before food trucks were cool—Mike Rypka had a used trailer, a red vespa, and a resolute dream of opening a taco joint. Zipping around Austin, Texas, making deliveries and spreading the word, he staked his reputation on a menu of experimental tacos coined by customers as "Damn good!" Over 100 brick-and-mortar locations later, a lot has changed at Torchy's Tacos, but the dedication to honesty and originality remains—alongside Rypka's memories of the steppingstones and wild chances that brought him here. In The Devil Is in the Details, bestselling author Don Yaeger takes readers on a madcap journey of redemption, risk and ultimately reward, chronicling the pivotal choices and hard-earned wisdom that went into building a restaurant chain from the ground up. This thrilling story touches all corners of the restaurant industry, from Rypka's rock-bottom teenage years working his first job as a fry cook, to country clubs and corporate kitchens, to the recent, unprecedented challenge of expanding his business during the coronavirus pandemic.Part love story, part biography, part manifesto. What is depicted in these pages is not just the history of a taco restaurant, but an account of the people behind a beloved brand, its quirky culture and its big heart.

We All Shine On

We All Shine On

A personal and revealing look at the last ten years of John Lennon’s life and his partnership with Yoko Ono, written by the friend who knew them best In 1972, Elliot Mintz installed a red light in his bedroom in Laurel Canyon. When it started flashing, it meant that either John Lennon or Yoko Ono—or sometimes both—were calling him. Which they did almost every day for nearly ten years, engaging Mintz in hours-long late-night phone conversations that all but consumed him for the better part of a decade. In We All Shine On, Mintz—a former radio and television host in Los Angeles—recounts the story of how their unlikely friendship began and where it led him over the years, revealing the ups and downs of a wild, touching, heartbreaking, and sometimes shocking relationship. Mintz takes readers inside John and Yoko’s inner sanctums, including their expansive seventh-floor apartment in New York’s fabled Dakota building, where Mintz was something of a semipermanent fixture, ultimately becoming the Lennons' closest and most trusted confidant. Mintz was with John and Yoko through creative highs, relationship and private challenges, fascinating interactions with the other former Beatles, and the happiest moment of their lives together, the birth of their son, Sean. He was also by Yoko’s side during the aftermath of John’s assassination on the doorstep of the Dakota—not merely a witness to it all, but a key figure in the drama of John and Yoko’s extraordinary lives.   We All Shine On is a must-read for Beatles and Lennon fans, offering an up close and intimate view of one of the most celebrated artists of the twentieth century, as well as one of the most fascinating marriages. But it’s also a relationship story that just about everyone can relate to, a tale about partnership, loyalty, and trust, and most of all, the lasting legacy of a true and deep friendship.

A Different Kind of Power

A Different Kind of Power

What if we could redefine leadership? What if kindness came first? Jacinda Ardern grew up the daughter of a police officer in small-town New Zealand, but as the 40th Prime Minister of her country, she commanded global respect for her empathetic leadership that put people first. This is the remarkable story of how a Mormon girl plagued by self-doubt made political history and changed our assumptions of what a global leader can be. When Jacinda Ardern became Prime Minister at age thirty-seven, the world took notice. But it was her compassionate yet powerful response to the 2019 Christchurch mosque attacks, resulting in swift and sweeping gun control laws, that demonstrated her remarkable leadership. She guided her country through unprecedented challenges—a volcanic eruption, a major biosecurity incursion, and a global pandemic—while advancing visionary new polices to address climate change, reduce child poverty, and secure historic international trade deals. She did all this while juggling first-time motherhood in the public eye. Ardern exemplifies a new kind of leadership—proving that leaders can be caring, empathetic, and effective. She has become a global icon, and now she is ready to share her story, from the struggles to the surprises, including for the first time the full details of her decision to step down during her sixth year as Prime Minister. Through her personal experiences and reflections, Jacinda is a model for anyone who has ever doubted themselves, or has aspired to lead with compassion, conviction, and courage. A Different Kind of Power is more than a political memoir; it’s an insight into how it feels to lead, ultimately asking: What if you, too, are capable of more than you ever imagined?

Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl

Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl

This vintage book contains Harriet Ann Jacobs' 1861 autobiography, "Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl". It chronicles Jacobs' life as a female slave and documents how she attained freedom both for herself and for her children. Within this volume she explores the life of female slaves on plantations, the abuse and hardships that they had to endure, and their desperate efforts to protect their children. "Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl" represents an authentic insight into the lives of female slaves in pre-emancipation America and is highly recommended for those with an interest in American history. Read & Co. History are republishing this memoir now in a new edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction.

Recollections and Letters of General Robert E. Lee

Recollections and Letters of General Robert E. Lee

In "Recollections and Letters of General Robert E. Lee," readers are offered an intimate glimpse into the mind of one of America's most complex and revered military figures. This collection combines personal letters, recollections, and insights that illuminate both the strategic brilliance of Lee during the Civil War and his deep personal convictions. Written in a reflective literary style, the text transcends mere military memoir to explore themes of honor, duty, and sacrifice against the backdrop of a nation divided. The book serves as a critical historical document, providing a nuanced account of Lee's relationships with fellow generals and soldiers, as well as his views on leadership and morality during tumultuous times. Robert E. Lee, a West Point graduate and a decorated officer, was deeply influenced by his Southern heritage, which shaped his perspectives and decisions throughout the Civil War. His post-war years were marked by reflection and reconciliation, as he sought to heal the wounds of a fractured nation while navigating the complexities of his legacy. Lee's articulating of his thoughts through letters showcases his eloquence and deep philosophical reflections, elements that reveal the man behind the legend. This scholarly work is recommended for anyone interested in the nuanced intersections of personal narrative and historical context. Lee's reflections offer valuable insights not only into his own life but also into the broader American experience during the Civil War era, making it a vital read for historians, students, and enthusiasts of military history alike.

Meus Primeiros 21

Meus Primeiros 21

"Você já conhece as histórias de excesso e libertinagem. Todos os altos e baixos que vieram com o sucesso no rock e com a minha vida em uma das maiores bandas do mundo, o Mötley Crüe. Mas esta aqui é a história que você não conhece. Aquela que deu início a tudo. É o relato íntimo e pessoal de como um inocente garoto do interior dos EUA com um sonho ardente e um desejo – por música, amor e fama – se tornou o célebre Nikki Sixx. Acredito que nossos primeiros 21 anos ajudam a formar a pessoa que nos tornamos. Estes são os meus primeiros 21 anos, e espero que eles emocionem e inspirem você a investir em seus maiores sonhos." Nikki Sixx é um dos mais conhecidos e respeitados nomes da indústria da música. Como fundador do Mötley Crüe – e hoje sóbrio há 21 anos –, Sixx é incrivelmente apaixonado por sua arte e extremamente franco sobre sua vida no rock 'n' roll e como cidadão do mundo. Nascido Franklin Carlton Feranna em 11 de dezembro de 1958, o jovem Frankie foi abandonado pelo pai e criado em parte pela mãe. Frankie acabou indo morar com os avós maternos, com quem se mudava de fazenda em fazenda e de estado em estado. Era um típico garoto americano – caçava, pescava, corria atrás de garotas e jogava futebol americano –, mas, debaixo disso tudo, havia um desejo ardente por mais, e esse mais era a música. Ele enfim embarcou num ônibus Greyhound rumo a Hollywood. Em Los Angeles, Frank morou com a família de seu tio – que era presidente da Capitol Records – por um curto período. No entanto, o caminho para o sucesso não foi fácil. Logo ele se viu sozinho e em empregos sem futuro. À noite, porém, Frank lapidava sua arte. Primeiro ele entrou para o Sister, banda fundada por outro veterano do hard rock, Blackie Lawless; depois, formou seu próprio grupo, o London, precursor do Mötley Crüe. Após recusar um convite para entrar na banda de Randy Rhoads, Frank mudou seu nome para Nikki London, Nikki Nine e, por fim, Nikki Sixx.

Pasteur

Pasteur

Il fut la personnalité française la plus célèbre dans le monde, fêté comme un bienfaiteur de l’humanité, symbole de la lutte victorieuse contre les épidémies. Louis Pasteur (1822-1895) est devenu un mythe déjà de son vivant, mais son itinéraire personnel et des pans entiers de son œuvre restent dans l’ombre. Qui était vraiment cette figure longtemps vénérée avant que des critiques mettent en doute la probité de l’homme et la valeur de son œuvre jusqu’à les rendre évanescentes ? Pour le retrouver, cette biographie propose de ne jamais séparer la science de Pasteur de sa vie personnelle, de ses relations, de ses idées philosophiques et convictions religieuses. Chez lui, le bonheur familial et l’aventure de la recherche furent intimement liés. Il ne pouvait envisager son savoir hors des sollicitudes de l’époque. D’où ses études sur le déclin de la culture des vers à soie, mais aussi sur les maladies du vin, la préparation du vinaigre ou de la bière et la pasteurisation des produits alimentaires à laquelle son nom reste attaché. Puis, à l’automne de sa vie, les découvertes fondamentales sur les maladies infectieuses et enfin la vaccination qui couronnent un demi-siècle de recherches. C’est en embrassant l’ensemble d’une existence singulière que ce livre renouvelle l’interprétation de plusieurs facettes d’une œuvre qu’il invite à redécouvrir. Sans rien dissimuler des faiblesses de l’homme, ses ambitions effrénées, son oubli des apports de ses prédécesseurs et de ses collaborateurs, sa hargne polémique… Un immense savant sous les traits d’un homme ordinaire jusque dans ses défauts.

Discours par Maximilien Robespierre — 21 octobre 1789-1er juillet 1794

Discours par Maximilien Robespierre — 21 octobre 1789-1er juillet 1794

(Un boulanger avait été mis à mort par le peuple; la commune de Paris envoya à l'assemblée nationale une députation pour lui rendre compte de cet événement et pour demander qu'elle rendît une loi martiale et qu'elle s'occupât de pourvoir aux subsistances de la capitale. Barnave fit observer qu'une loi martiale ne serait pas suffisante, et proposa de créer un tribunal ad hoc pour juger les crimes de lèse-nation. La motion de Barnave fut appuyée par plusieurs députés. Robespierre prit la parole en ces termes:). Ne serait-il donc question dans cette discussion que d'un fait isolé, que d'une seule loi?… Si nous n'embrassons pas à la fois toutes les mesures, c'en est fait de la liberté. Les députés de la commune vous ont fait un récit affligeant; ils ont demandé du pain et des soldats. Ceux qui ont suivi la révolution, ont prévu le point où vous êtes: ils ont prévu que les subsistances manqueraient; qu'on vous montrerait au peuple comme sa seule ressource: ils ont prévu que des situations terribles engageraient à vous demander des mesures violentes, afin d'immoler à la fois et vous et sa liberté. On demande du pain et des soldats; c'est dire: le peuple attroupé veut du pain; donnez-nous des soldats pour immoler le peuple. On vous dit que les soldais refusent démarcher… Eh! peuvent-ils se jeter sur un peuple malheureux dont ils partagent le malheur? Ce ne sont donc pas des mesures violentes qu'il faut prendre, mais des décrets sages pour découvrir la source de nos maux, pour déconcerter la conspiration qui peut-être, dans le moment où je parle, ne nous laisse plus d'autres ressources qu'un dévouement illustre. Il faut nommer un tribunal vraiment national. Nous sommes tombés dans une grande erreur, en croyant que les représentants de la nation ne peuvent juger les crimes commis envers la nation. Ces crimes, au contraire, ne peuvent être jugés que par la nation, ou par ses représentants, ou par des membres pris dans votre sein.

The Secret Race

The Secret Race

“The holy grail for disillusioned cycling fans . . . The book’s power is in the collective details, all strung together in a story that is told with such clear-eyed conviction that you never doubt its veracity. . . . The Secret Race isn’t just a game changer for the Lance Armstrong myth. It’s the game ender.”—Outside   NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • WINNER OF THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDThe Secret Race is the book that rocked the world of professional cycling—and exposed, at long last, the doping culture surrounding the sport and its most iconic rider, Lance Armstrong. Former Olympic gold medalist Tyler Hamilton was once one of the world’s top-ranked cyclists—and a member of Lance Armstrong’s inner circle. Over the course of two years, New York Times bestselling author Daniel Coyle conducted more than two hundred hours of interviews with Hamilton and spoke with numerous teammates, rivals, and friends. The result is an explosive page-turner of a book that takes us deep inside a shadowy, fascinating, and surreal world of unscrupulous doctors, anything-goes team directors, and athletes so relentlessly driven to win that they would do almost anything to gain an edge. For the first time, Hamilton recounts his own battle with depression and tells the story of his complicated relationship with Lance Armstrong. This edition features a new Afterword, in which the authors reflect on the developments within the sport, and involving Armstrong, over the past year. The Secret Race is a courageous, groundbreaking act of witness from a man who is as determined to reveal the hard truth about his sport as he once was to win the Tour de France.  With a new Afterword by the authors.  “Loaded with bombshells and revelations.”—VeloNews“[An] often harrowing story . . . the broadest, most accessible look at cycling’s drug problems to date.”—The New York Times  “ ‘If I cheated, how did I get away with it?’ That question, posed to SI by Lance Armstrong five years ago, has never been answered more definitively than it is in Tyler Hamilton’s new book.”—Sports Illustrated   “Explosive.”—The Daily Telegraph (London)

Il sapiente furore

Il sapiente furore

Lungo l’intera storia del pensiero, il legame tra biografia e speculazione filosofica si è spesso rivelato determinante, ma mai come in Giordano Bruno, che guardava alla propria vita come a un dono degli dèi, in vista di un destino eccezionale. Lo testimonia questa documentatissima biografia, che, scritta dal massimo interprete di Bruno, offre anche la migliore chiave d’accesso al nucleo più profondo della sua esperienza filosofica. Un’esperienza, e una vita, eminentemente rinascimentali, indagate e raccontate con maestria, fino al culmine del celebre processo; e qui, prendendo le distanze dal mito di un Bruno pronto a immolarsi quale martire del libero pensiero, Ciliberto lo mostra impegnato a giocare tutte le proprie carte per salvarsi. Solo dopo ottanta mesi di prigionia e di travaglio interiore, Giordano Bruno sceglierà la morte – e riuscirà nello stesso tempo a capovolgere il rapporto con gli inquisitori, ergendosi a giudice e riducendo la Congregazione al ruolo di imputato davanti al tribunale della verità.

Jump

Jump

IN THE MARGINS 2023 TOP TITLE FOR NONFICTIONOne of the most successful Black businessmen in the country, who has led Nike’s Jordan Brand from a $200M sneaker company to a $4B global apparel juggernaut, tells the remarkable story of his rise from gangland violence to the pinnacles of international business.Jump tells Larry Miller’s journey from the violent streets of West Philly in the 1960s to the highest echelons of American sports and industry. Miller wound up in jail more than once, especially as a teenager. But he immersed himself in the educational opportunities, eventually took advantage of a Pennsylvania state education-release program offered to incarcerated people, and was able to graduate with honors from Temple University.When revealing his gangland past caused him to lose his first major job opportunity, Miller vowed to keep it a secret. He climbed the corporate ladder with a number of companies such as Kraft Foods, Campbell’s Soup, and Jantzen, until Nike hired him to run its domestic apparel operations. Around the time of Michael Jordan’s basketball retirement, Nike Chairman Phil Knight made Larry Miller president of the newly formed Jordan Brand. In 2007 Paul Allen convinced Miller to jump to the NBA to become president of the Portland Trailblazers, one of the first African-Americans to lead a professional sports team, before returning to Jordan Brand in 2012.All along, Miller lived two lives: the secret of his violent past haunted him, invading his days with migraines and his sleep with nightmares of getting hauled back to jail. More than a rags-to-riches story, Jump is also a passionate appeal for criminal justice reform and expanded educational opportunities for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people across the United States. Drawing on his powerful personal story, as well as his vast and well-connected network, Miller plans to use Jump as a launching point to help expand such opportunities and to provide an aspirational journey for those who need hope.

Le pays a toujours raison

Le pays a toujours raison

Cette correspondance littéraire constitue l’une des plus belles qui ait pu s’écrire au Québec, toutes périodes confondues. Tenue pendant une vingtaine d’années, elle met en présence, d’une part, un écrivain dans la force de l’âge qui affirme sa personnalité et ses ambitions. Son interlocuteur, d’autre part, est un jeune intellectuel de vingt-quatre ans qui s’apprête à entreprendre des études en littérature médiévale à l’Université de Poitiers. Leur point de rencontre se cristallisera autour d’une culture prodigieuse, d’une érudition sans faille et d’un amour inconditionnel pour leur pays inachevé.

Cyndi, minha história

Cyndi, minha história

"Cyndi Lauper – Minha história é muito mais que uma autobiografia: é uma conversa longa, barulhenta, profunda e interessante durante um café." (Rolling Stone)"A história de Lauper ecoa as esperanças da artista batalhadora retratada em Só garotos, de Patti Smith. Uma história comovente de um original musical americano." (Kirkus Reviews) "[Cyndi Lauper] sempre foi e continua sendo desbocada e [...] quando alguma autoridade balança o dedo em desaprovação, ela ainda responde com um dedo." (The Washington Post)

Courtesan and Countess

Courtesan and Countess

C�leste de Chabrillan, former courtesan and widow of the first French Consul to Melbourne, became the most prolific female stage writer in nineteenth-century France. Forever haunted by her scandalous past, C�leste fought to hold her place in an artistic world dominated by men. Courtesan and Countess tells the story not only of her struggle as a creative artist to survive and earn a living, but also of her fascinating life at the centre of the bohemian circles of Paris, surrounded by friends such as Alexandre Dumas p�re, Georges Bizet and Prince Napol�on. Courtesan and Countess paints a portrait of a remarkable woman and of the turbulent world of Paris during the Belle Epoque. Lost for more than eighty years until discovered by the authors in the attic of a French country manor, these are the unpublished and final set of memoirs from C�leste de Chabrillan.

The Real Animal House

The Real Animal House

The creator of Animal House at last tells the real story of the fraternity that inspired the iconic film -- a story far more outrageous and funny than any movie could ever capture.