Biography: writers

From the author of Think, an enlightening and entertaining exploration of narcissism and self-esteemEveryone deplores narcissism, especially in others.

A comprehensive and authoritative collection of Thoreau quotations on more than 150 subjects, from beauty to wisdomFew writers are more quotable than Henry David Thoreau.

"e;No author who lives in Greece,"e; writes Peter Bien, "e;can avoid politics.

'Tom stands among our great artists .

East Africa (1971) examines the century from 1870 that saw the emergence of East Africa from an ancient isolation into the modern world.

Al Jennings lived a life more akin to tall tales than reality.

GRANTA BEST OF YOUNG BRITISH NOVELISTSLONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE 2023LONGLISTED FOR THE NOTA BENE PRIZE 2024From the Booker Prize-nominated author of The Water Cure comes a chilling new feminist fable based on the true story of an unsolved mystery .

'The book I've been waiting for my entire life' DOLLY ALDERTONIs it possible that life without romantic love isn't so bad?

Step into the extraordinary life of the man who made an impact as an observer wherever he lived, and went on to become the leading western interpreter of Japan and Japanese culturea position he still occupies today.

This carefully crafted ebook: "e;Samuel Taylor Coleridge: The Man Behind The Lyrics (Complete Illustrated Edition)"e; is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents.

A Passionate Apprentice comprises the first years of Virginia Woolf's Journal - from 1879 to 1909.

WINNER OF THE SUNDAY TIMES YOUNG WRITER OF THE YEAR AWARD A fascinating look at the impact of country home-making on the lives and work of Virginia Woolf, Sylvia Townsend Warner and Rosamond Lehmann.

Japan mesmerizes and bewilders the visitor in equal measure, making a top-notch travel guide essential for anyone planning a trip to the land of the rising sun.

In Sketching Men, veteran art instructor Koichi Hagawa, PhD explains how to quickly capture the dynamic male form through two distinct styles of sketching:Very rapid (1-3 minute) line drawings that capture the essence of the subject's posture and movementperfect for recording athletic action poses in the momentMore finished tonal drawings, which take a bit longer to render (7-10 minutes), but fill in lots of interesting texture and wonderfully realistic details and nuances, including the play of light and shadow, three-dimensional form and a sense of mass and balanceLearn to sketch the following:Individual body parts and their bones and musclesObjects held in the hands and with both armsStanding and sitting posesTransitions from prone and sitting poses to a standing poseBending, reaching and leaning posesPushing, throwing and dancing posesFolds, gathers and drape of clothingThis book contains hundreds of detailed studies and helpful examples.

Dieses eBook: "Ernst Weiß: Autobiographische Werke (Notizen über mich selbst + Reportage und Dichtung + Briefe + Anmerkung zum dramatischen Schaffen und mehr)" ist mit einem detaillierten und dynamischen Inhaltsverzeichnis versehen und wurde sorgfältig korrekturgelesen.

Nacido en 1947, hijo del escrito William S.

Dieses eBook: "Seit ich zuerst sie sah (Autobiografischer Roman)" ist mit einem detaillierten und dynamischen Inhaltsverzeichnis versehen und wurde sorgfältig korrekturgelesen.

Dieses eBook: "Bergheimat: Erlebtes und Erlauschtes" ist mit einem detaillierten und dynamischen Inhaltsverzeichnis versehen und wurde sorgfältig korrekturgelesen.

Testamento y codicilo es el testamento personal de Calderón de la Barca, sorprendente por su claridad de ideas y por la frialdad con que destina a otros todo tipo de pertenencias personales.

Testamento y codicilo es el testamento personal de Calderón de la Barca, sorprendente por su claridad de ideas y por la frialdad con que destina a otros todo tipo de pertenencias personales.

Dieses eBook: "Gesammelte Werke: Romane + Erzählungen + Gedichte + Autobiografie" ist mit einem detaillierten und dynamischen Inhaltsverzeichnis versehen und wurde sorgfältig korrekturgelesen.

The Complete Autobiographical Works of S.

'The Love Letters of Elizabeth Barrett Browning & Robert Browning' gathers the intimate correspondences between two of Victorian England's most celebrated poets, offering an unprecedented glimpse into their passionate and intellectually rigorous relationship.

This carefully crafted ebook: "e;KATHERINE MANSFIELD - The Woman Behind The Books: The Life of Katherine Mansfield (Including Her Letters, Journals, Essays & Articles)"e; is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents.

Ludwig Uhland zählt zu den bedeutendsten deutschsprachigen Schriftstellern.

Dieses eBook: "Gesammelte Werke: Romane + Autobiografie + Reiseberichte + Briefe" ist mit einem detaillierten und dynamischen Inhaltsverzeichnis versehen und wurde sorgfältig korrekturgelesen.

A brilliantly original exploration of our obsession with the end of the world, from Mary Shelley's The Last Man to the HBO's The Last of Us.

Ce livre numérique présente "Chateaubriand: Ouvrages historiques (L'édition intégrale - 20 titres)" avec une table des matières dynamique et détaillée.

Desde el fin de la primaria, llamaban con alarmante frecuencia a mi madre, que jamas concurria y enviaba a alguna de sus hermanas.

The Complete Works of John Buchan showcases the diverse literary talents of this prolific author, known for his mastery of thrillers, adventures, and historical fiction.

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THE ONLY COMPLETE BIOGRAPHY OF THE WORLDS MOST FAMOUS AUTHORFeatures exclusive interview content with relatives of RowlingWith nearly 150 full-color photographs - many published here for the first timeContains 5 maps and a Family Tree specially created for this bookJoanne "e;Jo"e; Rowling is known to readers the world over as J.

Reveals hidden depths of the Hemingway mystique through the eyes of a modern writer who spent a decade immersed in the legendary authors atticHemingways Attic offers a fresh perspective on Ernest Hemingways life in Cuba from 1950 to 1952, shining a new light on the years leading up to his masterpiece, The Old Man and the Sea.

A richly textured portrait of an American man of letters who came to exemplify the writer's life with all its setbacks and triumphsWashington Irving (17831859) is often considered America's first professional writer, supporting himself and his family amid the ups and downs of literary fortune.

A richly textured portrait of an American man of letters who came to exemplify the writer's life with all its setbacks and triumphsWashington Irving (17831859) is often considered America's first professional writer, supporting himself and his family amid the ups and downs of literary fortune.

From Fibroids to Freedom demystifies the complex and often overwhelming journey of living with uterine fibroids.

'A really thrilling discovery .

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When Nicola Ranson discovers that her peace-loving community is the source of over 750 poisonings, her world implodes and she sets out to uncover her journey from youthful idealism to FBI surveillance.

There is a specific energy to it.