Historiske og politiske biografier

Aceasta carte extrapoleaza conceptul conven?ional de biografie, îmboga?indu-l în mod inedit. Abordarea nu se limiteaza numai la prezentarea trasaturilor distinctive ale cercetatorului Waldo Vieira, personalitate activa în scenariul intelectual al secolului XXI, dar include ?i o analiza atraiectoriei lui evolutive, având în vedere retrovie?ile (vie?ile anterioare) ?iperioadele lui intermisive (perioadele dintre vie?i). Este analizata biografiacon?tiin?ei cunoscute sub numele de Zephyrus, dincolo de via?aumana ca Waldo Vieira, Zephyrus fiind un epitet cu care con?tiin?a s-aidentificat în dimensiunile extrafizice, înca din Antichitate. Rezultat al interviurilor amanun?ite ?i al cercetarii paraistoriografice, având ca principala sursa de informare retrocogni?iile lui Vieira însu?i,aceasta lucrare inaugureaza genul literar al holobiografiilor saubiografiilor multiexisten?iale. Tradução: A presente obra extrapola o conceito convencional de biografia, expandindo-o de modo inédito. A abordagem não apresenta apenas traços distintivos do pesquisador Waldo Vieira, personalidade ativa no cenário intelectual deste Século XXI, mas inclui e analisa sua trajetória evolutiva considerando retrovidas (vidas pretéritas) e períodos intermissivos (entre vidas), chegando assim, além desta vida humana, à consciência Zéfiro, epíteto que o identifica nas dimensões extrafísicas desde a Antiguidade. Resultado de aprofundadas entrevistas e pesquisas para-historiográficas, tem por principal fonte de dados as consolidadas retrocognições do próprio Vieira e inaugura o gênero das holobiografias ou biografias multiexistenciais.

Scott Kartvedt watched Top Gun and then went on to be a Navy pilot. He was selected to be a Blue Angel, then served during five combat deployments flying 91 combat missions and accumulated over 6,300 flight hours, 658 carrier arrested landings on eleven aircraft carriers.He went on to command VFA-83, an award-winning FA/18 Squadron and served as the Navy's first commanding officer of the only F-35C Stealth Strike Fighter Squadron in the US before retiring from the Navy and returning to civilian life. After that, he began his second career as a professional pilot. He became an inspirational speaker and instructor and served and still serves on the Board of Directors for the Blue Angel Foundation. Scott also joined the Patriot Jet Team, the only civilian jet demonstration team in North America, as their number 5 pilot. Through that position, he had the opportunity to train some of the actors and fly as a stunt pilot in the new Top Gun Maverick movie, bringing his journey full-circle. You'll laugh, you'll learn, you'll cry, and you'll soar at full throttle through Scott's story of a life lived at high-G, and you won't want to stop reading until you get to the final page.

Mercedes Sosa, una de las artistas más influyentes de todos los tiempos, fue una mujer que superó las diferencias y nunca dejó de hacer lo que creía correcto. A pesar de las pérdidas personales y la persecución constante, su dedicación a ayudar a los pobres y la clase trabajadora fue la fuerza impulsora detrás de su música. Apodada "La Voz de los Sin Voz", Sosa usó su voz para transmitir la fuerza y ​​el fuego necesarios para el cambio cultural y personal. Durante décadas, Sosa fue una fuerza dinámica en la configuración de América Latina.Mercedes Sosa - La Voz de la Esperanza traza la extraordinaria vida y carrera de Sosa y ofrece un perfil psicológico que muestra el carácter y las acciones de la artista y revela cómo la educación de Sosa, el entorno político y sus aflicciones personales la moldearon. A través de los ojos de Anette Christensen, vemos el increíble viaje de Mercedes Sosa y el impacto que esta extraordinaria mujer tuvo en el mundo. Sentimos su dolor, su alegría, sus triunfos y sus luchas, como si fueran los nuestros. Y en el proceso, descubrimos el poder transformador del arte, la música y la conexión humana. El libro de Christensen no es solo un tributo al legado de Sosa; también es una guía para la curación y el crecimiento. Al compartir su propio viaje personal, nos muestra cómo podemos usar las lecciones de la vida de Sosa para superar nuestros propios desafíos y encontrar un camino hacia la paz interior. La Voz de la Esperanza es un testimonio del poder de la compasión y la empatía, y de la importancia de defender lo que es correcto, incluso frente a la adversidad. Es un recordatorio de que todos tenemos la fuerza dentro de nosotros para marcar una diferencia en el mundo, sin importar cuán pequeña o grande sea.Te dejará sintiéndote empoderado, animado y listo para enfrentar cualquier desafío que se te presente.(Segundas ediciones)ÍNDICE-Coqui Sosa, sobrino de Mercedes Sosa, Cantante, Autor y Embajador Cultural en el estado de Tucumán, Argentina.ADHESIONES-Fabián Matus, hijo de Mercedes Sosa y presidente de la Fundación Mercedes Sosa hasta su muerte el 15 de marzo de 2019-Pauline Skeates, terapeuta, directora de Insight-International y creadora de la Terapia Enfocada en la Percepción, Nueva Zelanda.TRIBUTO-Konstantin Wecker, cantante y poeta alemán.La autora danesa, Anette Christensen, pinta un retrato que incorpora los colores de la desesperación, el triunfo, el amor, el miedo y todas las demás emociones humanas que definen una vida. - Charles Musser, historiador de cine, documentalista y profesor de estudios de cine y medios"Estoy impresionado a nivel personal, como lector, y como crítico. La primera parte me parece muy auténtica, informativa y conmovedora, pero la parte dos me ha dejado sin aliento. ¡Mucho de lo escrito resonó en mí, de tal manera que no pude dejar el libro hasta terminarlo!" Barbara Webb, Autora y Crítica LiterariaCONTACTOmercedes-sosa.comfacebook.com/AnetteChristensenAuthor

The father of Marxism spent roughly half his life in the English capital. Simon Webb's new book takes a fresh look at where and how he lived, who he knew and the effect the Victorian city had on himself and his family.

Second World War code-breaking turned on its head - the aces were German and the British were too weak for words

The amazing life story of Sir Hardy Amies, SOE hero who led a fascinating double life as a couturier and an intelligence officer during the Second World War.

The Life and Times of Lord William Paget.

Discover what it means to be truly tough.Who's the Toughest Dude That's Ever Lived? is a book written by a man for men. It is the result of the author's search for the toughest dude that has ever set foot on planet Earth and the shocking conclusion of that quest.The author recounts the incredible tales of nineteen remarkable and resilient men. Through their stories, readers can be inspired and challenged to examine their own lives and redefine their own notion of toughness.Toughness is a topic with which every adult male has grappled, whether in reality or imagination. Every man has a toughness story. It is not always voiced, but it is there. Toughness strikes at the core of who men are, who they are not, or fear they are not.Join the author's mission to find the ultimate toughest person to have ever existed and find out what the exploration yields!

?Richard Norton Smith had brought a lifetime of wisdom, insight, and storytelling verve to the life of a consequential president?Gerald R. Ford. Ford's is a very American life, and Smith has charted its vicissitudes and import with great grace and illuminating perspective. A marvelous achievement!? -- Jon MeachamFrom the preeminent presidential scholar and acclaimed biographer of historical figures including George Washington, Herbert Hoover, and Nelson Rockefeller comes this eye-opening life of Gerald R. Ford, whose presidency arguably set the course for post-liberal America and a post-Cold War world.For many Americans, President Gerald Ford was the genial accident of history who controversially pardoned his Watergate-tarnished predecessor, presided over the fall of Saigon, and became a punching bag on Saturday Night Live. Yet as Richard Norton Smith reveals in a book full of surprises, Ford was an underrated leader whose tough decisions and personal decency look better with the passage of time.Drawing on hundreds of interviews and thousands of documents, Smith recreates Ford's hardscrabble childhood in Michigan, his early anti-establishment politics and lifelong love affair with the former Betty Bloomer, whose impact on American culture he predicted would outrank his own. As president, Ford guided the nation through its worst Constitutional crisis since the Civil War and broke the back of the most severe economic downturn since the Great Depression?accomplishing both with little fanfare or credit (at least until 2001 when the JFK Library gave him its prestigious Profile in Courage Award in belated recognition of the Nixon pardon).Less coda than curtain raiser, Ford's administration bridged the Republican pragmatism of Eisenhower and Nixon and the more doctrinaire conservatism of Ronald Reagan. His introduction of economic deregulation would transform the American economy, while his embrace of the Helsinki Accords hastened the collapse of the Soviet Union.Illustrated with sixteen pages of black-and-white photos, this definitive biography, a decade in the making, will change history's views of a man whose warning about presidential arrogance (?God help the country?) is more relevant than ever.

?Delicious and infuriating . . . unputdownable.??Sadie Stein, The New York Times?A tour de force. . . . The stories are gripping, horrific and sometimes funny, but most important of all they are important.??The Washington Post?A compulsively readable book.??The Wall Street Journal?Enthralling . . . incendiary reading.??Daphne Merkin, Air MailIn Lives of the Wives, author Carmela Ciuraru offers a witty, provocative look inside the tumultuous marriages of five famous writers, illuminating the creative process as well as the role of money, fame, and power in these complex and fascinating relationships.The legendary British theater critic Kenneth Tynan encouraged his American wife, Elaine Dundy, to write, then watched in a jealous rage as she became a bestselling author. In their early years of marriage, Roald Dahl enjoyed basking in the glow of his glamorous movie star wife, Patricia Neal, until he detested her for being wealthier and more famous. Elizabeth Jane Howard had to divorce Kingsley Amis to escape his suffocating needs and pursue her own writing. In the marriage of the Italian novelists Elsa Morante and Alberto Moravia, it was Morante who often behaved abusively toward her cool, detached husband, even as he unwaveringly championed his wife's talent and work. The most conventional partnership is a lesbian couple, Una Troubridge and Radclyffe Hall, both of whom were socially and politically conservative and unapologetic snobs.Lives of the Wives is an erudite, entertaining project of reclamation and reparation, paying tribute to the wives who were often demonized and misrepresented, and revealing the price they paid for recognition and freedom.

Silas Talbot¿s life illuminates his time¿not with greater brightness than the lives of his more famous contemporaries, but with perhaps broader range and greater insight into the experiences and circumstances of a plain citizen of the new republic¿a citizen whose bravery and energy helped to create it.Silas Talbot was a farmer¿s son who went to sea, learned the building trades, saved and invested his money wisely, married well several times, fought as a Rhode Island soldier in the Revolutionary War, became a lieutenant colonel, served with courage and competence, became a privateer and a prisoner-of-war in the conflict at sea, speculated in western lands, was elected to the New York State Legislature and the U.S. Congress, represented the interests of American sailors forced to serve in Britain¿s navy, and finally achieved the rank of U.S. Navy captain and became the second commanding officer of the frigate USS Constitution.In a full and energetic life of sixty-two years he met and served the famous¿Washington, Adams, Hamilton, Lafayette¿and also raised a family; advanced in the social, political, and business circles of New York and Rhode Island; and was, as the author notes, ¿among the first of the new citizens of the new republic to seize its gifts.¿

"In the Garden of the Righteous brilliantly describes how in the midst of the brutality of the Holocaust and the collaboration, acquiescence and passivity of millions, there were people who risked their lives to save others out of a sense of shared humanity.

This is the story of former PR pilot Flight Lieutenant James Elwyn Storey and his epic flight across the Atlantic Ocean in Spitfire PR XI LV-NMZ. Starting with his operations in North East Africa, he moves on to cover his daring PR sorties over occupied Europe and Met Flights over the North Sea. This work also covers the preparation for his flight.

In the spirit of Ben Macintyre's greatest spy nonfiction, the truly unbelievable and untold story of Frederick Rutland?a debonair British WWI hero, flying ace, fixture of Los Angeles society, and friend of Golden Age Hollywood stars?who flipped to become a spy for Japan in the lead-up to the attack on Pearl Harbor.Frederick Rutland was an accomplished aviator, British WWI war hero, and real-life James Bond. He was the first pilot to take off and land a plane on a ship, a decorated warrior for his feats of bravery and rescue, was trusted by the admirals of the Royal Navy, had a succession of aeronautical inventions, and designed the first modern aircraft carrier. He was perhaps the most famous early twentieth-century naval aviator.Despite all of this, and due mostly to class politics, Rutland was not promoted in the new Royal Air Force in the wake of WWI. This ignominy led the disgruntled Rutland to become a spy for the Japanese government. Plied with riches and given a salary ten times the highest-paid admiral, shuttled between Los Angeles and Tokyo where he lived in large mansions in both Beverly Hills and Yokohama, and insinuating himself into both LA high society and Japan's high command, Rutland would go on to contribute to the Japanese navy with both strategic and technical intelligence. This included US troop and fleet movements, military preparedness, warplane production, and, ultimately, information and aircraft technology that would allow Japan to attack Pearl Harbor. All this while living a double life, frequenting private California clubs and hosting lavish affairs for Hollywood stars and military dignitaries in his mansion on the Los Angeles Bird Streets. Supported by recently declassified FBI files and by incorporating unique and rare research through MI5 and Japanese Naval archives that few English speakers have access to, author Ronald Drabkin pieces together to completion, for the first time, this stranger-than-fiction story of one of the most fascinating and enigmatic characters of WWI.

"Vocabolario storico dai Romani ai Savoia" oltre 1000 biografie di personaggi, in ordine alfabetico, tra imperatori, re e governanti d'Italia con le loro lotte per la conquista della penisola italiana.Da leggere come un libro per conoscere la storia.Da consultare come un vocabolario per trovare personaggi ed eventi.

Sgt Harold T. Brown age 91, passed away on Jan 20, 2022. He was survived by his wife Josephine of 67 yrs, & his 4 daughters Lorraine Brown, Kathleen Curtis, Vanessa Noxon, and Patricia Wilson. Harry was a P.O.W. in Korea from 1950-1953. He survived the death march. He attempted to escape 3 times and when caught paid a price for it. He was a man of valor and bravery. He was saddened to see his friends and others die. When the peace talks started conditions got a little better. He thought he would never get out alive. Ultimately Harry became very ill. The Chinese, his captives, used experimental methods, that miraculously, brought him back to health. Harry would entertain his fellow prisoners by reading books, then retelling the stories to them. They enjoyed this very much. He had an uncanny memory. After 3 yrs of torture & uncertainty, he returned home. In honor of his service and deeds, he received 2 bronze stars, 1 w/v for valor, among other medals and awards. He had a huge heart and sense of humor. Harry enjoyed fishing, golfing astronomy and writing. He cherished time at his camp, fishing at Lake George. He was buried with Military Honors at Saratoga National Cemetery in New York. Upon completion of this book, Harry went into the V.A. hospital. God allowed him time to say his goodbye's to friends and family. Shortly afterwards, he passed away. He was a wonderful companion and husband, and is and will be surely missed. God bless. With Love, his wife Josephine

The author traces the Queen Mother's formative years, her family life in the palace environment, her growing adoration and ascension to the British throne, how she arranged aid to Stalingrad and was ultimately named an honorary citizen of that city, and other little-known details from the life of the Queen and her circle.With a foreword by Yuri Fokin, Russia's ambassador to the UK in the period 1997-2000, who was personally acquainted with the Queen Mother, the book will undoubtedly appeal to the British public and to anyone interested in Russian-British relations and the two countries' World War II history. Illustrated with photographs from private collections and from the Battle of Stalingrad Museum, some of which readers will see for the first time.Published with the support of the Institute for Literary Translation, Russia.Translated from the Russian by Christopher Culver. Proofreading by Emma Lockley.

Mercedes Sosa, one of the most influential artists of all time, was a woman who overcame differences and never stopped doing what she believed was right. Despite personal losses and constant persecution, her dedication to helping the poor and the working class was the driving force behind her music. Nicknamed, "The Voice of the Voiceless", Sosa used her voice to transmit the strength and fire needed for cultural and personal change and for decades, she was a dynamic force in shaping Latin America. Mercedes Sosa - The Voice of Hope portrays Sosa's extraordinary life and career and draws a psychological profile that provides insight into the artist's character and actions and reveals how her upbringing, political environment and personal afflictions shaped her. Through Anette Christensen's eyes, we see the incredible journey of Mercedes Sosa, and the impact this remarkable woman had on the world. We feel her pain, her joy, her triumphs, and her struggles, as if they were our own. And in the process, we discover the transformative power of art, music, and human connection. Christensen's work is not just a tribute to Sosa's legacy; it is also a guide to healing and growth. By sharing her own personal journey, she shows us how we can use the lessons of Sosa's life to overcome our own challenges and find a path to inner peace.The Voice of Hope is a testament to the power of compassion and empathy, and the importance of standing up for what is right, even in the face of adversity. It is a reminder that we all have the strength within us to make a difference in the world, no matter how small or large and it will leave you feeling empowered, uplifted, and ready to face whatever challenges come your way.(2nd edition)Endorsements"In this work, you will find a new and touching perspective on our beloved Mercedes. It is a heartfelt and affectionate tribute honoring the life of my mother. Thank you, Anette, for all your efforts in the name of the Mercedes Sosa Foundation." - Fabián Matus, son of Mercedes Sosa and president of The Mercedes Sosa Foundation until his death on March 15, 2019From the first page, I was moved and amazed by how Aunt Mercedes manages to travel through time and distance and generate admiration and commitment in Anette to tell the story of who Mercedes really was and make her visible to the reader. In these times where art is as fleeting as life itself, that is quite a challenge. Those looking for more than passing entertainment should turn to and read this book knowing that it is well-founded and professionally written with an honest and sincere heart. Anette's goal was to capture Mercedes' life as an artist and as a person and Anette's mission has been accomplished. She nailed it! - Coqui Sosa, Mercedes Sosa's nephew, Singer, Author and Cultural Ambassador in the state of Tucumán"The Author's profound connection with Mercedes Sosa and subsequent transformation is a testament of the restoring im-pact of positive connections. The author does more than just entertain the reader or spark the reader's interest. She spreads hope and knowledge." - Pauline Skeates, Therapist, Director of Insight-International and Developer of Insight Focused Therapy, New ZealandTribute Konstantin Wecker, singer and poet, GermanyMore info: mercedes-sosa.comfacebook.com/AuthorAnetteChristensen

Mercedes Sosa - A Voz da Esperança retrata a extraordinária vida e carreira de Sosa e traça um perfil psicológico.