Biography
Churchill : the Life: an Authorized Pictorial Biography
The life and times of the great statesman as he saw it. "This beautifully produced volume brings Churchill vividly to life... The book richly reveals both the private and public sides of the war leader and rhetorician. Churchill emerges as...
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Calder: Conquest of Space
The concluding volume to the first biography of one of the most important, influential, and beloved twentieth-century sculptors, and one of the greatest artists in the cultural history of America--is a vividly written, illuminating account of his triumphant later years.The...
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Bushwhacking: How to Get Lost in the Woods and Write Your Way Out
When you stray from a trail and strike out into the woods, you are bushwhacking. The term implies a physical thrashing about—pushing past branches, slicing through thickets, leaping across downed trees—but it also implies a certain fortitude and resilience to...
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Bundini : Don't Believe the Hype
Fifty years after he coined the iconic phrase "Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee," Drew "Bundini" Brown remains one of boxing's most mysterious and misunderstood figures. His impact on the sport and the culture at large is undeniable....
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Breaking Ground
Both a memoir and a call to action, this book is a gripping account of the author’s quest to eradicate landmines from the face of the earth.Heidi Kühn's commitment to fostering peace and raising awareness has been a driving force...
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Biographic: Shakespeare
An instant impression of Shakespeare’s life and work, with 50 irresistible facts and figures converted into infographics to reveal the playwright behind the plays. Many people know that William Shakespeare (1564–1616) was a playwright and poet, who wrote Romeo and...
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Biographic: Monet
Biographic: Monet presents an instant impression of his life, work, and fame, with an array of irresistible facts and figures converted into infographics to reveal the artist behind the pictures. Many people know that Claude Monet (1840–1926) was a...
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Biographic: Marley
A guide to Marley’s life, work and legacy featuring irresistible facts and figures converted into infographics to reveal the writer behind the words. Most people know that Bob Marley (1945–1981) was a singer-songwriter who popularized reggae music and whose Jamaican...
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Biographic: Marilyn
Biographic: Marilyn presents an instant impression of her life, work and legacy, with an array of irresistible facts and figures converted into infographics to reveal the actor behind the movies. Most people know that Marilyn Monroe (1926–1962) was a...
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Biographic: Leonardo
An instant impression of Leonardo da Vinci’s life and work, with 50 irresistible facts and figures converted into infographics to reveal the master behind the masterpieces. Many people know that Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519) was an Italian polymath, one...
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Biographic: Cézanne
Many people know that Paul Cézanne (1839–1906) was a French painter whose work and influence linked Post-Impressionism and Cubism. What, perhaps, they don’t know is that he was best friends with French novelist Émile Zola until a disagreement ended their...
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Biographic: Beethoven
Most people know that Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827) was a German composer, a musical prodigy whose Symphony No. 5 is recognizable the world over from its opening four notes. What, perhaps, they don’t know is that he was almost completely...
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Biographic: Audrey
A guide to Audrey’s life, work and legacy, featuring irresistible facts and figures converted into infographics to reveal the actor behind the movies. Most people know that Audrey Hepburn (1929–1993) was a Hollywood movie star and world famous fashion...
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Biographic Rembrandt
Biographic: Rembrandt presents an instant portrait of his life and work, with an array of irresistible facts and figures converted into infographics to reveal the artist behind the pictures. Many people know that Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606–1669) was...
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Biographic Klimt
Biographic: Klimt presents an instant impression of his life, work, and fame, with an array of irresistible facts and figures converted into infographics to reveal the artist behind the pictures. It is published to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the...
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Biographic Hemingway
Biographic: Hemingway presents an instant impression of his life, work and legacy, with an array of irresistible facts and figures converted into infographics to reveal the writer behind the words. Most people know that Ernest Hemingway (1899–1961) was a...
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Biographic Dior
Biographic: Dior presents a visual catwalk through his life and work, with an array of irresistible facts and figures converted into infographics to reveal the genius behind the garments. Many people know that Christian Dior (1905–1957) was a French...
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Biographic Dickens
Most people know that Charles Dickens (1812–1870) was one of the greatest novelists of the Victorian era, whose works include David Copperfield and Great Expectations. What, perhaps, they don’t know is that he invented more than 200 original words and...
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Biographic Churchill
Biographic: Churchill presents an ingenious guide to his life and work, with an array of irresistible facts and figures converted into infographics to reveal the politician behind the politics. Many people know that Sir Winston Churchill (1874–1965) was a...
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Betty: Glad Awakening
In this candid and moving memoir, former First Lady Betty Ford shares her experience, understanding, and hope so that others can discover that alcoholism and drug addiction need not rob them of their lives. Much more than one woman's intimate...
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