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Cut to the set of Rebecca, and a rude, crude Laurence Olivier--who really wanted Vivien Leigh to co-star--taunts her for marrying Brian Aherne. Well, like her professed dismay when she, not Olivia, wins an Oscar--maybe, maybe not.

An essential biography of one of the Bible's most influential booksDuring its 2,500-year life, the book of Genesis has been the keystone to important claims about God and humanity in Judaism and Christianity, and it plays a central role in contemporary debates about science, politics, and human rights.

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This New York Times bestselling biography of the founder of computer science, with a new preface by the author that addresses Turing's royal pardon in 2013, is the definitive account of an extraordinary mind and life.Capturing both the inner and outer drama of Turing s life, Andrew Hodges tells how Turing s revolutionary idea of 1936--the.

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Princess Diana is one of the world’s most beloved princesses. Even twenty years after her death, she is still one of the world’s most prolific royals. Her legacy for humanitarian work still continues to fascinate and inspire millions. In this biography of Princess Diana, Mr. Morton gives an insight into this tragic but fascinating woman.

Books shelved as scientist-biographies: An Appetite for Wonder: The Making of a Scientist by Richard Dawkins, Wizard: The Life and Times of Nikola Tesla.

Signature Biographies Published by Grosset & Dunlap in the 1950s and 60s, these are a non-fiction equivalent to their popular We Were There series, but instead of fictional children as the main characters the Signature Books are told from the perspective of the biography’s subject.

The best american civil war books recommended by Bill Clinton, Glenn Kirschner, Charles P. Pierce, Tom Bevan, Rachel Vindman, Paula Poundstone, Steve Inskeep and Gerald Butts.

SAS: The Illustrated History by Barry Davies is a comprehensive book on the SAS, delving into the remarkable history and operations of the elite special forces unit. This captivating book about the SAS is filled with gripping accounts of the SAS’s daring missions, from its inception during World War II to its involvement in modern warfare and.

Some of the best biographies have inspired movies, such as Wild, American Sniper and Eat, Pray, Love. Great biography audiobooks also range from the life stories of the very famous, such as Steve Jobs, to people who lived fascinating lives without achieving fame, like the historical biography Maude.

Offering 16 pages of full-color photos, details of his wild 16th birthday party, his early dating experiences and crushes, and info on his hit singles, this biography is a must-have for every fan who wants to know the "real" Justin as never before. Book Synopsis.

From his time as an evacuee during the Blitz to his front-line military service in the Korean War, from his early days as an assistant stagehand to becoming Peter O'Toole's understudy, from walk-on parts in local theatres to blowing the bloody doors off with his legendary roles in Zulu and The Italian Job, Caine's life was never simple or easy.

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Clint Eastwood—actor, director, composer, musician, and politician—is undeniably one of the most prolific and accomplished celebrities of the modern age. This book provides insights into Eastwood's life and entire career, from early television appearances to recent award-winning films.He established himself early in his acting career as "the strong silent type" and became known as the.

The 'Wings of Fire' is one such autobiography by visionary scientist Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, who from very humble beginnings rose to be the President of India. The book is full of insights, personal moments and life experiences of Dr. Kalam. It gives us an understanding on his journey of success. Dr.

Tony Curtis was a longtime Hollywood star. I loved some of his work, but overall, compared to the greats, such as Cary Grant, Tony was a lightweight and this book simply reflects this.

Chronicles the life and revolutionary activities of Bhagat Singh during the Indian independence movement. Explores Singh's ideology, including his commitment to socialism and his advocacy for.

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An essential book for those who are interested in surrealism, especially the Belgium branch of this art movement of the last century as exemplified by Rene Magritte. The author, Alex Danchev, who sadly died before finally finishing this biography, did a superior job of running down sources and supplying highly informed insights on Magritte and.

He continued to make contributions for the England national team in 2007 competitions. Beckham captained Manchester United for the first time on October 21st 2000 in a Premiership match against Leeds United, coming on as a substitute for injured team captain Roy Keane. Beckham went on to score a free-kick in this match, which finished 3-0.

Fred Lawrence Guiles is best known for his biography of Marilyn Monroe, Norma Jean. This was followed by Marion Davies, Hanging on in Paradise, Tyrone Power: The Last Idol, and Stan: The Life of Stan Laurel. An educator as well, he taught film history at Franklin and Marshall College in Pennsylvania.

Rob Sheffield picks greatest music books to read. Awesome rock and roll reads, from Keith Richards and Patti Smith to Slash and Nikki Sixx. Officially this is an “authorized biography,” by.

A complete and truly unique biography of Robert Smith and company, The Cure, chronicling their 40+ year history with hundreds of entries in A to Z fashion. Definitive and deeply researched, Curepedia will surprise and inform fans everywhere as they await The Cure's highly anticipated next album release.

Introduction: A mad emperor? -- Childhood and youth -- Two years as princeps -- The conflicts escalate -- Five months of monarchy -- Murder on the Palatine -- Conclusion: Inventing the mad emperor -- Epilogue to the English edition. Reviews cannot be added to this item.

Blind and deaf since infancy, American memoirist and lecturer Helen Adams Keller learned to read, to write, and to speak from her teacher Anne Sullivan, graduated from Radcliffe in 1904, and lectured widely on behalf of sightless people; her books include Out of the Dark (1913).

“I am blooming from the wound where I once bled.” — Rune Lazuli. Our wounds are sacred and serve a vital role in our personal journey through the earth plane. We cannot rob ourselves of this precious gift of inner alchemy and discovery by avoiding them. We must be courageous enough to go in, not around; to turn toward, not away.

From memoirs written by iconic actors to manifestos by change-making activists, there is a wide range of books about female empowerment that showcase inspiring women and their incredible lives.

At the ALP National Conference, he said "My name is Kevin: I'm from Queensland; and I'm here to help." Robert Macklin wrote a modest biography of Kevin Rudd. He opens the narrative by providing a background of Rudd's paternal ancestors who were shipped from London to the new colony, Australia. They were among the passengers of the Second Fleet.

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Their recent piece, Gustav Klimt: Complete Paintings, is a huge book which provides stunning reproductions of his work alongside detailed explanations of his paintings as well as other articles on his life and achievements. It is certainly amongst the finest art books out there and yet another fine contribution from Taschen.

Gakuto Oshiro (born July 4, 1973) best known by his mononymous stage name Gackt is a Japanese singer-songwriter, musician, record producer and actor. Gackt’s father was a music teacher, and his mother also a teacher. He is the second of three children, with an older sister and younger brother. His musical education began early, and he started learning classical music theory and piano from.

"Through her art, Herrera writes, Kahlo made of herself both performer and icon. Through this long overdue biography, Kahlo has also, finally, been made fully human." — San Francisco ChronicleHailed by readers and critics across the country, this.

Virginia Woolf, English writer whose novels, through their nonlinear approaches to narrative, exerted a major influence on the genre. Best known for her novels Mrs. Dalloway and To the Lighthouse, she also wrote pioneering essays on artistic theory, literary history, women’s writing, and the politics of power.

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Author: Pecos Kutesa Summary: "In Uganda's Revolution 1979-1986: How I Saw It Colonel Pecos Kutesa provides us with important insights into the ideology and principles of the NRA and the events that triggered the rebellion which resulted in the ouster of the Obote II and the Okello Lutwa regimes.

David Maraniss is an associate editor at The Washington Post and the author of four critically acclaimed and bestselling books, When Pride Still Mattered: A Life of Vince Lombardi, First in His Class: A Biography of Bill Clinton, They Marched Into Sunlight War and Peace, Vietnam and America October 1967, and Clemente The Passion and Grace of Baseballs Last Hero.

A good case can be made that during the Middle Ages, Irish monks rescued tens of thousands of books and effectively saved western civilization. There isn’t a scintilla of doubt in my mind that Michael Collins saved Ireland. After reading Tim Pat Coogan’s biography, Michael Collins: The Man Who Made Ireland, you might come to the same.

About On Borrowed Words. Yiddish, Spanish, Hebrew, and English-at various points in Ilan Stavans’s life, each of these has been his primary language. In this rich memoir, the linguistic chameleon outlines his remarkable cultural heritage from his birth in politically fragile Mexico, through his years as a student activist and young Zionist in Israel, to his present career as a noted and.

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From gold mining in the Northern Territory to tea planting in the New Guinea Highlands, publishing poetry and establishing the Stockman's Hall of Fame, R.M Williams has earned his place as a.

“What an enchanting and illuminating book! How lucky for us that Amy Tan has turned her genius, her deep empathy and insight, her keen eye for what is telling, to birds. Every page of these chronicles radiates warm curiosity, wonder, and delight.” —Jennifer Ackerman, The Genius of Birds.

In St. Patrick of Ireland Philip Freeman brings the historic Patrick and his world vividly to life. Born in Britain late in the fourth century to an aristocratic family, Patrick was raised as a Roman citizen and a nominal Christian, destined for the privileged life of the nobility.

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Doc Holliday was a study in contrasts: the legendary gunslinger who made his living as a dentist; the emaciated consumptive whose very name struck fear in the hearts of his enemies; the degenerate gambler and alcoholic whose fierce loyalty to his friends compelled him, more than once, to risk his own life; and the sidekick whose near-mythic.

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Beneath Whose Hand - the Autobiography of R. M. Williams Paperback – Import, January 1, 1986 by R. M. Williams with Olaf Ruhen (Author) 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 5 ratings.