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Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy
By Mary Van Rensselaer Thayer. 2019
Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy, first published in 1961, is biography of the first-lady, from her early childhood to her meeting and…
marriage with John F. Kennedy. The book ends with the family’s move into the White House (and before the President’s tragic assassination in November 1963). Author Mary Rensselaer Thayer worked closely with Mrs. Kennedy to produce the book, and it is reported that Jacqueline prepared much of the initial draft. Included are 35 pages of illustrations.Just Write: Here's How!
By Walter Dean Myers. 2012
After writing more than one hundred books, it still amazes me that I have been lucky enough to spend most…
of my life doing what I truly love: writing. What makes a writer? The desire to tell a story, a love of language, an eye for detail, practice, practice, practice. How well should you know your characters? Do you need to outline before you write? How important is length? Now Walter Dean Myers, the new National Ambassador for Young People's Literature and New York Times bestselling and award-winning author, walks you through the writing process. Includes: Examples from his writing and reading experiences Walter's six-box and four-box outlines for writing fiction and nonfiction Excerpted pages from Walter's own notebooks An afterword by Ross Workman, Walter's teen coauthor of kick Writing tips from both Walter and Ross Anyone can be a writer, with a little help from Walter Dean Myers!Blond Venus: A Life of Marlene Dietrich
By Leslie Frewin. 2019
Blond Venus, first published in 1956, is a look at the life and work of German-American screen legend Marlene Dietrich…
(1901-1992). From Dietrich’s childhood in Berlin to her success in Europe and Hollywood, Blond Venus portrays largely the public life and career of Dietrich; her private life was carefully guarded, and although described in the book, would require later biographies to paint a fuller picture (including the biography prepared by her daughter, Maria Riva). Included are 23 pages of photographs and a screen discography through 1952.シチリアの心
By Cristiano Parafioriti. 2017
Mary Wollstonecraft, Elizabeth Garrett Anderson, Millicent Fawcett, Emmeline Pankhurst, Constance Markievicz, Nancy Astor They terrorised the establishment. They fought for…
the vote. They pushed back boundaries and revolutionised our world. For the hundredth anniversary of the historic moment the franchise was finally extended to women, here is a selection of suffragette and suffragist activists and pioneering MPs from the pages of Jenni Murray&’s bestselling A History of Britain in 21 Women. Set against the backdrop of a world where equality is still to be achieved, it is a vital reminder of the great women who fought for change.Al-Mutanabbi: The Poet Of Sultans And Sufis (Makers of the Muslim World)
By Margaret Larkin. 2008
This exhaustive and yet enthralling study considers the life and work of al-Mutanabbi (915-965), often regarded as the greatest of…
the classical Arab poets. A revolutionary at heart and often imprisoned or forced into exile throughout his tumultuous life, al-Mutanabbi wrote both controversial satires and when employed by one of his many patrons, laudatory panegyrics. Employing an ornate style and use of the ode, al-Mutanabbi was one of the first to successfully move away from the traditionally rigid form of Arabic verse, the 'qasida'.Usama Ibn Munqidh: Warrior Poet of the Age of Crusades (Makers of the Muslim World)
By Paul M. Cobb. 2005
Usama Ibn Munqidh (1095-1188) was a Syrian poet and warrior whose life coincided with some of the most dramatic moments…
in Islamic history: the invasion of the Turks into the Middle East, the collapse of the Shi'ite political power, and above all, the coming of the Crusades. Often at the frontline of such events whilst on military service representing one of his many Lords, including on occasion the legendary Saladin, Usama was nonethless best-known to his contemporaries as a poet. Covering his exquisite anthologies of Arabic poetry, his witty and well- loved memoirs, and his political adventures, this comprehensive biography examines both the literary works of the famous "Arab- Syrian Gentleman" and the tumultuous life which inspired them. With a guide to further reading, a dynastic family tree and a glossary of the principal characters encountered in the book, it offers an indispensable window into Usmama's life, times and world of thought.Sa'di: The Poet of Life, Love and Compassion (Makers of the Muslim World)
By Homa Katouzian. 2006
One of greatest Persian writers of both classical prose and poetry, Sa'di was revered in his time as a man…
of great wisdom and passion. Sometimes said to have lived over one hundred years, the body of his work was written in the thirteenth century. Filled with extracts of the poet's melodious and insightful writing, and critical analysis thereof, this revealing biography examines why he was so idolised until the 1950s, and why since then he has fallen into relative obscurity. Focussing on the themes of both physical and spiritual love stitched through Sa'di's writing, as well as the impact of his many years travelling, Katouzian sheds a unique insight on who he calls 'the poet of life, love and compassion'.Women Who Dared: To Break All the Rules
By Jeremy Scott. 2019
Victoria Woodhull, Mary Wollstonecraft, Aimee Semple McPherson, Edwina Mountbatten, Margaret Argyll and Chanel were all women who dared. They had…
no time for what society said they could and couldn&’t do and would see the world bend before they did. In 1872 a mesmerising psychic named Victoria Woodhull shattered tradition by running for the White House. Had she won the ensuing spectacle would surely have rivalled that of our own era. Abhorring such flamboyance, Mary Wollstonecraft inspired a revolution of thought with her pen as she issued women&’s first manifesto – still to be fulfilled. From Aimee Semple McPherson, the first female preacher in America, to Coco Chanel, designer of an empire, these women became the change they wanted to see in society. In Women Who Dared, Jeremy Scott pays tribute to them all with wit, verve and reverence.Grade B Reporter: Reflections of a Grade B Reporter
By Martin Bell. 2018
Martin Bell has stood in war zones as both a soldier and a journalist. From Vietnam to Bosnia to Iraq,…
he has witnessed first-hand the dramatic changes in how conflicts are fought and how they are reported. He has seen the truth degraded in the name of balance and good taste – grief and pain censored so the viewers are not disturbed. In an age of international terror, where journalists themselves have become targets, more and more reports are issued from the sidelines. The dominance of social media has ushered in a post-truth world: Twitter rumours and unverifiable videos abound, and TV news seeks to entertain rather than inform. In this compelling account, one of the outstanding journalists of our time provides a moving, personal account of war and issues an impassioned call to put the substance back in our news.Abu Nuwas: A Genius of Poetry (Makers of the Muslim World)
By Philip F. Kennedy. 2005
This is the first book to present the life, times and poetry of one of the greatest poets in the…
Arab tradition, Abu Nuwas. Author Philip Kennedy provides the narrative of Abu Nuwas's fascinating life, which was full of intrigue and debauched adventure, in parallel with the presentation of his greatest poems, across all genres, in easy and accessible translations, giving commentary where needed.Kahlil Gibran: Man and Poet (Kahlil Gibran Ser.)
By Suheil Bushrui, Joe Jenkins. 1998
Kahlil Gibran’s bestselling poetic masterpiece, The Prophet, originally published in 1923, continues to inspire millions worldwide with its timeless words…
of love and mystical longing. Yet Gibran’s genius went much further than this, to produce over twenty literary works, in both English and Arabic, as well as over 500 works of art, all characterized by an almost otherworldly beauty. This incisive new biography, acclaimed by the New York Times, penetrates to the very heart of Gibran’s brilliance. Going beyond the many myths that surround Gibran, Bushrui and Jenkins chart his colourful life, his dramatic love affairs, and his artistic achievements, to present a unique portrait of a remarkable man. Also featuring original full-colour illustrations by and of the artist, and a complete critical study of works by and about Gibran, this authoritative and readable book is an indispensable companion for all who admire the timeless message contained within Gibran’s work.Rumi: Past and Present, East and West
By Franklin D. Lewis. 2008
This long awaited paperback edition describes the key events in Rumi's magical life story: his unusual childhood, his relationship with…
his father, and his intense, though controversial, affection for a wandering dervish.The Essential Gibran: Aphorisms And Maxims
By Kahlil Gibran. 2013
Known and loved throughout the world as the author of The Prophet, the twentieth century's bestselling book after the Bible,…
the great Lebanese-American poet and philosopher Kahlil Gibran is widely regarded as one of history's most gifted writers. With an immediate ability to connect with his audience, his profound words have transcended barriers of culture and creed to touch the hearts of millions. Compiled by the world's foremost authority on Gibran, Professor Suheil Bushrui, The Essential Gibran draws on a wide-ranging collection of prose poems, dramatic sketches, parables, letters, essays, and national and international addresses to capture the essence of Gibran's style and thought. With an excellent introduction to the man and his work, this impressive edition will add a fresh dimension to our understanding of one of the greatest wordsmiths of the last century.Radio Congo: Signals of Hope from Africa's Deadliest War
By Ben Rawlence. 2012
While poring over dust-caked pamphlets in the library, Ben Rawlence stumbles upon the photo of a lost city of colonial…
Congo--a glistening, modern metropolis built by huge tin mines and European capitalists. Today, that city, Manono, sits beyond the infamous "Triangle of Death," in an area rarely reached by outsiders since war turned the country's rivers to blood.In this compelling debut, Rawlence sets out to gather the news from this ghost town in one of the most dangerous places in the world. Ignoring the advice of locals, reporters, and mercenaries, he travels by foot, motorbike, and canoe, taking his time and meeting the people who are rebuilding their homes with hope, faith, and nervous instinct. We meet Benjamin, the kindly father of the most terrifying Mai Mai warlord; Leya, who happily gives up a good job in Zambia to return to her razed town; Colonel Ibrahim, a guerrilla turned army officer; the Lebanese cousins Mohammed and Mohammed, who oversee the remains of Manono's great mine; the priest Jean-Baptiste, who explains the conjoined prices of beer and normality; and the talk-show host Mama Christine, who dispenses counsel and courage in equal measure.From the "blood cheese" of Goma to the decaying city of Manono, Rawlence shares the real story of Congo during and after the war, and finds not just a lost city but the seeds of a peaceful future.Letters to My Torturer: Love, Revolution, and Imprisonment in Iran
By Houshand Asadi. 2010
Houshang Asadi's Letters to My Torturer is one of the most harrowing accounts of human suffering to emerge from Iran…
and is now available for the first time in paperback. Kept in solitary confinement for over two years in one of the most infamous prisons in Tehran, prominent Iranian journalist, Houshang Asadi suffered inhuman degradations and brutal, mindless torture at the hands of a man who introduced himself as 'Brother Hamid'. A man without whose permission he couldn't eat, sleep, receive medical care, or go to the toilet. A man who knew no limits when it came to extracting 'confessions': suspended from the ceiling, beaten, and forced to bark like a dog, Asadi became a spy for the Russians, for the British - for anyone. Narrowly escaping execution as the government unleashed a bloody pogrom against political prisoners that left thousands dead, he was hauled before a sham court and sentenced to fifteen years. In exile, tormented by nightmares and flashbacks, Asadi' first attempt at recording his experiences resulted in a heart attack. Here at last he confronts his torturer one last time, speaking for those whose voices will never be heard, and provides a chilling glimpse into the heart of Iran and the practice of state-sponsored justice. In 1983, the journalist, writer, and translator Houshang Asadi was locked in a Tehran prison. Under torture, he said he was a spy. Many of his friends also confessed and were later executed. He was released after six years. Today he lives in Paris with his wife, Nooshabeh Amiri. They write for the high-profile Iranian news website Rooz Online. "Remarkable on any terms, but it is made especially memorable by the chilling irony and heartbreaking naïveté that characterize Mr. Asadi's tale." Wall Street Journal "With moving stories about fellow prisoners, biting commentary on the religious dictates imposed by his jailers, and meditations on the soul-destroying effect of false confessions and the special cruelty of his ideological, authoritarian interrogators, Asadi's simple prose attracts even as the facts he reports repel... A horrifying glimpse of the decades-long nightmare still afflicting the people of Iran." KirkusHuxley: A Beginner's Guide (Beginner's Guides)
By Kieron O'Hara. 2012
Author of Brave New World and The Doors of Perception, and inventor of the term 'psychedelic', Aldous Huxley was a…
global trend-setter ahead of his time. In this new biography Kieron O'Hara explores the life of this great visionary, charting his transformation from society satirist to Californian guru-mystic through an insightful analysis of his life's work. Combining thoughtful biography, expansive reading notes, and an exploration of Huxley's continuing legacy, Huxley: A Beginner's Guide is the definitive introduction to one of the twentieth century's most influential thinkers. Dr Kieron O'Hara is a Senior Researcher at Southampton University, England.Vuelta y vuelta
By Iosi Havilio. 2019
El nuevo libro de Iosi Havilio, autor de Opendoor y Pequeña flor, entre otras celebradas novelas, es una historia alucinada…
sobre el duelo, tras la muerte de una madre. La nueva novela de Iosi Havilio es una historia sobre la búsqueda de sentido y también es una fábula realista. En medio del duelo por la muerte de su madre, una mujer muy especial cuya huella ha quedado marcada en sus hijos y en su arte, el autor y protagonista de esta ficción se embarca en una aventura extrema, que se inicia en la isla Martín García y lo llevará a conocer personas extraordinarias en un viaje tan alucinado como consciente. Con un trabajo singularísimo del lenguaje, aboliendo las normas, la narración se vuelve hipnótica y logra una atracción irreversible hacia su genial universo literario.I. Asimov: A Memoir ("robots En El Tiempo" De I. Asimov Ser.)
By Isaac Asimov. 1994
Arguably the greatest science fiction writer who ever lived, Isaac Asimov also possessed one of the most brilliant and original…
minds of our time. His accessible style and far-reaching interests in subjects ranging from science to humor to history earned him the nickname "the Great Explainer. "I. Asimovis his personal story--vivid, open, and honest--as only Asimov himself could tell it. Here is the story of the paradoxical genius who wrote of travel to the stars yet refused to fly in airplanes; who imagined alien universes and vast galactic civilizations while staying home to write; who compulsively authored more than 470 books yet still found the time to share his ideas with some of the great minds of our century. Here are his wide-ranging thoughts and sharp-eyed observations on everything from religion to politics, love and divorce, friendship and Hollywood, fame and mortality. Here, too, is a riveting behind-the-scenes look at the varied personalities--Campbell, Ellison, Heinlein, Clarke, del Rey, Silverberg, and others--who along with Asimov helped shape science fiction. As unique and irrepressible as the man himself,I. Asimov is the candid memoir of an incomparable talent who entertained readers for nearly half a century and whose work will surely endure into the future he so vividly envisioned.Create Dangerously: The Power and Responsibility of the Artist
By Albert Camus. 2018
“To create today means to create dangerously. Every publication is a deliberate act, and that act makes us vulnerable to…
the passions of a century that forgives nothing.” In 1957, Nobel Prize-winning philosopher Albert Camus gave a speech entitled "Create Dangerously," effectively a call to arms for artists, in particular those who came from an immigrant background, like he did. Camus understood the necessity of those making art as a part of civil society. A bold cry for artistic freedom and responsibility, his words today remain as timely as ever. In this new translation, Camus's message, available as a stand-alone little book for the first time, will resonate with a new generation of writers and artists.