Biography: philosophy and social sciences

The definitive account of Aristotle's life and schoolThis definitive biography shows that Aristotle's philosophy is best understood on the basis of a firm knowledge of his life and of the school he founded.

Legendary musician Peter Hook tells the whole story - the fun, the music, the vast loss of money, the legacy - of Manchester's most iconic nightclubPeter Hook, as co-founder of Joy Division and New Order, has been shaping the course of popular music for thirty years.

When a father reveals his haunting past, a daughter takes an incredible journey of self-discovery .

The first biography of americas best-known short story writer of the late twentieth century.

In this shocking memoir from a former corrections officer, Gary Heyward shares an eye-opening, gritty, and devastating account of his descent into criminal life, smuggling contraband inside the infamous Rikers Island jails.

In his Essais, Montaigne stresses that his theoretical interest in philosophy goes hand in hand with its practicality.

A full and revealing biography of one of the century's greatest English writers and an icon to a generation.

';In this outstanding memoir, chef and restaurateur Matsuhisa.

A REVEALING PERSONAL STORY: An ambitious businesswoman, Jenner delves into the world of living a hectic life in the celebrity spotlight and touches on themes of love, loss, marriage, divorce and motherhood, which will resonate with a wide range of women.

The ultimate insider to Chris Christies 2016 presidential campaign delivers a definitive biography of the popular and controversial governor of New Jerseyincluding the true story behind the Bridgegate lane-closure scandal.

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Written with compassion, intelligence and insight, A Bed of Red Flowers is a profoundly moving portrait of life under occupation and the unforgettable story of a family, a people and a country.

A deeply personal account of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords' and astronaut Mark Kelly's lives together, recounting their courtship, Ms Giffords' rise in politics, and the tragic 8th January 2011 shooting in Arizona which killed six people and gravely wounded Representative Gifford and twelve others.

Talcott Parsons (1902-1979) is one of the most influential and best-known sociologists of the past century.

A hilarious rollercoaster ride of life behind the curtains with Australia's funniest rising star of comedy With a foreword by Chrissie Swan Joel Creasey has known he wanted to be on the world's stage since he was in short pants, and nothing was going to get in his way.

A national symbol of romance since the 1970s, Redford's stardom has often eclipsed the life and trials of the man himself.

Seven shots ring out in the silence of Victoria's rolling Barrabool Hills.

In his last days, Mussolini, the tyrant, was in the grip of anger, shame, and depression.

177 Lovers and Counting: My Life as a Sex Researcher offers a transcultural perspective on gender and sexuality through engaging personal accounts of the author's participant-observation research in multiple countries and cultures across the globe.

In this inspirational and unflinchingly honest memoir, acclaimed author Reyna Grande describes her childhood torn between the United States and Mexico, and shines a light on the experiences, fears, and hopes of those who choose to make the harrowing journey across the border.

The Prisoner's Wife is a beautiful story about love that overcomes every obstacle and thrives against all odds.

The acclaimed Pulitzer Prize winning biographer of Mark Twain and Walt Whitman brings alive the life and world of Lincoln Steffens, the original Muckraker and father of American investigative journalism.

In Losing Everything, his first book of nonfiction, acclaimed novelist David Lozell Martin tells his wildest, most outlandish story yethis own.

In this ';beautiful, evocative' (Booklist, starred review) memoir, Yvette Johnson travels to the Mississippi Delta to uncover the moving, true story of her late grandfather Booker Wright, whose extraordinary act of courage would change his and, later, her life forever.

From infamous rivalries and industry parties to intimate encounters with the hottest names in music, the first female editor-in-chief of The Source finally tells all about her years at the helm of the notorious bible of hip-hop.

Russ Feingold is a rarity in American politics.

The definitive biography of Michael Jackson, a vividgripping.

On a November afternoon in 1996, Lanny Davis got a phone call that would change his life.

From the popular YouTube tastemaker Eva Gutowski comes her nationally bestselling lifestyle and advice book on the ups and downs of life, told in her hilarious, charming, and genuine voice.

A bestselling and prizewinning memoir by African American ballerina Misty Copeland, Life in Motion is the vividly told story of her journey to the world-class American Ballet Theatreand delves into the harrowing family conflicts that nearly drove her away from ballet as a thirteen-year-old prodigy.

Child prodigies have been observed in a range of disciplines - particularly music, mathematics, chess, and art.

Outrageous, captivating, and unafraid to tell it like it is, Nene Leakes shares her wild journey from a scandalous past to the pinnacle of reality television stardom.

Charles Scribner, Jr.

The controversial Jewish thinker whose tortured path led him into the heart of twentieth-century intellectual lifeScion of a distinguished line of Talmudic scholars, Jacob Taubes (19231987) was an intellectual impresario whose inner restlessness led him from prewar Vienna to Zurich, Israel, and Cold War Berlin.

The extraordinary life of senator Edward Moore Kennedy captures two vivid stories: one is of an iconic senator who experienced the greatest of triumphs and the most devastating of losses, and the other is a chronicle of the most dramatic moments in our recent American history, including the assassination of a president and the struggle for civil rights.

Hip-hop's favorite poet and Grammy Awardwinning artist J.

From the highly acclaimed author of Little X: Growing Up in the Nation of Islam comes a taboo-breaking memoir about a Muslim girl who explores her freedom through the expression of her sensuality and sex, defying the cultural boundaries that denied her a full life.

Tom Sizemore has been called many things.

In her first memoir, the Academy Awardwinning actress Sophia Loren tells her incredible life story from the struggles of her childhood in war-torn Naples to her life as a screen legend, icon of elegance, and devoted mother.

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING CHLO GRACE MORETZ A ';captivating' (The New York Times Book Review), award-winning memoir and instant New York Times bestseller that goes far beyond its riveting medical mystery, Brain on Fire is a powerful account of one woman's struggle to recapture her identity.

An edgy yet accessible ';bad bitch' guide to life, love, and success from Amber Rose, renowned model, entrepreneur, and pop culture personality.

This is the true story of Tot Riina, the Cosa Nostra boss who rose from nothing to become the most powerful man in Sicily.

From golden-voiced ingnue to bus-driving mother of a pop band, Shirley Jones sets aside her wholesome, squeaky clean image in a memoir as shockingly candid, deliciously juicy, and delightfully frank as the star herself.

In 1960 Timothy Leary was not yet famous or infamous and Allen Ginsberg was both.

In 1931, City Lightsintroduced Charlie Chaplin's new female star to the world.

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The story of the greatest of all philosophical friendships-and how it influenced modern thoughtDavid Hume is widely regarded as the most important philosopher ever to write in English, but during his lifetime he was attacked as "e;the Great Infidel"e; for his skeptical religious views and deemed unfit to teach the young.