Riveting yet readable, unimaginable yet unforgettable, A Long Way Gone is sure to become a classic: a unique autobiography about the civil war in Sierra Leone, as recorded by one who took up an AK at the age of twelve.
A publishing phenomenon in hardcover, Roy Keane's autobiography was the biggest selling sports book of the year. Now in paperback it includes a new chapter covering Keane's vindication by the FAI report, and the punishment meted out by the FA and Mick McCarthy's resignation.
The Agatha Christie Trust For Children was established in , [80] and shortly after Christie's death a charitable memorial fund was set up to "help two causes that she favoured: old people and young children". [81] Christie's obituary in The Times notes that "she never cared much for the cinema, or for wireless and television." Further.
The Autobiography of Red is a remarkable work of fiction written by Anne Carson, a renowned Canadian poet, essayist, and translator. Published in , this novel blends poetry and prose to create a unique and captivating narrative.
If there was ever an athlete that so utterly personified “zero to hero,” it would be legendary wrestler Mark Schultz. He only started wrestling as a junior in high school, an incredibly late — and what some would call hopeless — debut into a sport infamously known for its induction of kids just barely out of toddlerhood.
Judith Ortiz Cofer (February 24, December 30, ) was a Puerto Rican American author. Her critically acclaimed and awardwinning work spans a range of literary genres including poetry, short stories, autobiography, essays, and youngadult fiction. Ortiz Cofer was the Emeritus Regents' and F.
Catherine Karnow’s famous image of General Giap. The French called him the “Snow-Covered Volcano.” July Karnow wanted to do a portrait of the General that showed him as the French called him, the “snow-covered volcano.” This would later become a famous portrait.
In , Douglass published his first autobiography, "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave," which played a pivotal role in his burgeoning career. The book became an instant bestseller and was translated into various languages, gaining international attention.
Wangari Muta Maathai is one of Africa's most celebrated female activists. Originally trained as a scientist in Kenya and abroad, Professor Maathai returned to her home country of Kenya with a renewed political consciousness.
Shane Elizabeth Gould, AM MBE (born 23 November ) is an Australian swimmer who won three Olympic gold medals, a silver and bronze in Munich Olympics, setting a world record in each gold medal performance. It was the greatest performance by an Australian at a single Olympics.
The running family joke was that "women ain't people". Clare has to prove them wrong, to make her voice heard - but first she had to make sure she had something to say. My Animals and Other Family is a funny, brave, tender story of self-discovery.
Nick Young may refer to: Nick Young (actor), American actor; Nick Young (basketball) (born ), American basketball player; Nick Young (broadcast journalist) (born ), American broadcast journalist; Nick Young (charity executive) (born ), chief executive of the British Red Cross; Nick Young (character), fictional male lead of the Crazy.
Bienvenidos a Una Huella En La Historia. Descubre la apasionante historia de Enzo Ferrari, el visionario fundador de la legendaria marca de automóviles Ferra.
Navarro | Buhay at Kontribusyon ni Virgilio G. Enriquez Natatanging Tala AMA NG SIKOLOHIYANG PILIPINO: BUHAY AT KONTRIBUSYON NI VIRGILIO G. ENRIQUEZ ()* Atoy M. Navarro Faculty of Allied Health Sciences Thammasat University (TU), Rangsit, Thailand Tubong Bigaa, Bulakan, isinilang si Virgilio Gaspar Enriquez noong Nobyembre 24,
Raseedi Ticket is Amrita Pritam's celebrated autobiography, which tells us how she felt distressed at the influence of hate; she was traumatised by the horrors of the Partition.
Janis Ian was catapulted into the spotlight in at the age of fifteen when her soul-wrenching song "Society's Child" became a national hit. An intimate portrait of an interracial relationship, "Society's Child" climbed the charts despite the fact that many radio stations across the country refused to play it because of its controversial.
To mark that occasion, we publish two recollections: this memoir by Lady Diana Duff Cooper; and an essay by Bradley Tolppanen. Memoirs of Lady Diana. The Lady Diana Cooper () was a stalwart Churchillian. Famed for her talent as actress and writer, Diana and her husband Duff enjoyed a warm friendship Winston and Clementine Churchill.
Benjamin Franklin Papers The papers of statesman, publisher, scientist, and diplomat Benjamin Franklin () consist of approximately 8, items spanning the years to , with most dating from the s and s. The collection's.
A classic book on yoga and spirituality by the first yoga master of India to live and teach in the West. Learn about his life, his guru, his teachings, and his path of Kriya Yoga in this paperback edition with free CD.
This essay (Autobiography On a Coin) is fit for school students of class 5,6, or 7. Students of higher class are requested to suggest us to improve this autobiography on coin. I was born in a mint near Mumbai. I am twelve years old and I was sent to Kolkata from Mumbai. You know, who I am. Guess, I am a two rupees coin.
Osnovni podaci: Rođen je marta godine u Kotoru. Osnovnu i srednju školu završio u Kotoru, studirao i diplomirao na Pravnom fakultetu u Titogradu (Podgorica). Crnogorac, pravoslavne vere. Oženjen, otac dvoje dece (Miloš i Milena). Govori engleski, ruski i italijanski.