Biography: general

The acclaimed chronicler of RAF history has compiled ninety-one obituaries of outstanding aviators covering the period from 2007 to the end of 2017.

Admiral Dennis Blair, USN: The Vietnam War literature and cinema are dominated by the angry and the anguished.

El 22 de mayo de 2020, el vuelo 8303 de Pakistan International Airlines cayo en pleno barrio residencial de Karachi y estallo en llamas.

Un accidente inesperado cambio para siempre la vida de Erika y su familia.

A Chef's Journey is a collection of the successes and pitfalls on the path to success by Chef David Brooks, who started from humble beginnings to climb the ladder of entrepreneurship as the founder of his own company, Dave's Artisanal Cheesecakes.

In these pages, you will witness the deep and abiding love of a God who meets us right where we are, no matter how broken, discouraged, or lost we feel.

This memoir traces the remarkable journey of a man who survived the brutality of being a child soldier, the upheaval of refugee life, and the challenges of migration.

Conditioned by a childhood surrounded by the rivalries of the Stewart family, and by eighteen years of enforced exile in England, James I was to prove a king very different from his elderly and conservative forerunners.

We learn from everything that we do, and everything that we do becomes part of what we are.

Erich Hartmann: Das Ass der Asse Autor: Ralf HagedornBuchbeschreibungDiese Biografie zeichnet den Weg von Erich Alfred Hartmann (1922 1993) nach, der als "e;Ass der Asse"e; in die Militarluftfahrtgeschichte einging.

Al-Jahiz, part of the Imams of Literature series, presents the biography of one of the greatest minds of the Abbasid era and one of the most influential figures in Arab and Islamic culture.

'Imagine eleven fields grouped around the houses, one hundred and eighty-six gently brae-set acres, sloping away to the south and west.

Walter Smith was one of the most respected managers in British football.

There is a Great Teenage Myth alive in this world!

This innovative book reconceptualises Roman poetry and its reception through the lens of fictional biography (''biofiction'').

Leading theorists share their important insights into the ongoing quest of theoretical physics to find a quantum theory of gravity.

Provides an accessible mathematical and philosophical account of Quine''s set theory, New Foundations.

A unique account of everyday life under the Third Reich and one man''s opposition to the Nazi regime.

The first comprehensive study of the Brienne dynasty, a fascinating example of the international aristocracy in the central Middle Ages.

The first comprehensive study of Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Jorie Graham Since her first book appeared in 1980, Jorie Graham has challenged readers with her bold, innovative, and capacious poetry.

The first comprehensive study of Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Jorie Graham Since her first book appeared in 1980, Jorie Graham has challenged readers with her bold, innovative, and capacious poetry.

As standard bearer of the Progressive Party in 1912, Theodore Roosevelt played to enthusiastic crowds wherever he traveled.

As standard bearer of the Progressive Party in 1912, Theodore Roosevelt played to enthusiastic crowds wherever he traveled.

This volume presents a chronological biography of Alexander Pushkin, often held to be Russias national poet and writer.

An inspirational, faith-based guide to raising the next generation of leaders—based on the real-life experiences of two amazing educators.

This interdisciplinary edited volume for scholars of migration, transnationalism and care provides a unique, praxis-informed perspective on the often-unrecognised labour of care given and received between migrants.

This interdisciplinary edited volume for scholars of migration, transnationalism and care provides a unique, praxis-informed perspective on the often-unrecognised labour of care given and received between migrants.

Raymond Boyd, a veteran private investigator, opens the case files of his storied career in Polygraphs and Paper Clip Bracelets.

A captivating memoir with recipes from a cook who's traveled across the globe cooking, tasting, and enjoying good food.

A captivating memoir with recipes from a cook who's traveled across the globe cooking, tasting, and enjoying good food.

Personal reflections and practical help for cancer sufferers and those who love them.

Renowned songwriter, singer, and wife of Waylon Jennings writes an intimate, enormously entertaining memoir of American music, of life with Waylon and the Outlaws, and of faith lost and found.

Renowned songwriter, singer, and wife of Waylon Jennings writes an intimate, enormously entertaining memoir of American music, of life with Waylon and the Outlaws, and of faith lost and found.

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内容简介：《海伦·凯勒自传》是海伦·凯勒最著名的一篇散文代表作，她自幼丧失了视力和听力，但是她并没有向命运低头，而是以一种积极乐观、奋发向上的态度来面对她的那个没有光明和声音的世界，以此告诫身体健全的人们应珍惜生命、珍视光明，关爱人生、关爱他人。作者简介：海伦·凯勒（1880～1968），美国著名盲聋女作家、社会活动家、演讲者。出生于美国亚拉巴马州北部的一个小镇塔斯哥伦比亚，19个月时即因病失去了视力、听力和说话能力。然而，就是这样一位又盲又聋又哑的重度残障者，却创造出了震撼全人类的伟大奇迹：在老师安妮·莎莉文的教育和帮助下，她不但学会了读书、写字和说话，通晓了英语、法语、德语、拉丁语和希腊语5种语言；并且以惊人的毅力完成了在哈佛大学拉德克利夫学院4年的学业，成为人类历史上第一位获得文学学士学位的盲聋人，先后被两所著名大学授予"荣誉博士"学位。之后，她又为改善盲聋人的工作和生活条件四处奔走，为美国盲人基金会和美国海外盲人基金会（现名为海伦·凯勒国际组织）广筹善款，创立慈善机构，积极为残疾人造福。因此，她被美国政府授予"总统自由奖章"，被美国《时代周刊》评选为"20世纪美国十大英雄偶像"之一。除此之外，她一生还勤于写作，共创作了14部文学作品，其中最著名的有：《我生活的故事》、《我生活的世界》、《石墙之歌》、《走出黑暗》、《中流》、《假如给我三天光明》、《我的老师》等。海伦·凯勒因而被视为20世纪最富感召力的作家之一，受到了全世界的尊崇。命运给予她不幸，她却并不因此而屈服于命运，她坚持在黑暗中寻找光明，在不幸中播种希望，并最终凭着这股不屈不挠的奋斗精神和对幸福快乐的执着追求，为自己赢得了光明和欢乐。

内容简介：本书从任正非的创业故事和商业理念入手，全面展示了华为在三十多年见经历的的管理变革与创新，同时对其管理中的全面职业化管理、变革三阶段、内控管理、制度化管理、组织架构、企业家精神等成功之处进行了深入的剖析和解读。本书注重实操性，华为的企业管理方法和经营故事，直击管理的痛点，为全球企业管理者、商务人士提供了极具借鉴意义的指南与参考，是一本激活组织、解放管理者的经典之作！作者简介：路云，中国人民大学工商管理硕士，组织战略、运营管理咨询师，管理顾问。曾为国内多家知名企业提供管理咨询服务，同时在多家企业管理研究机构担任顾问。多年来一直从事企业管理研究，并深入实地对生产制造企业进行专门的管理调研，对中国本土企业管理理论和实践有着多年研究经验。华为作为中国秀的企业之一，一直是其重点关注的对象。

内容简介：曹操一生经历大小六十余战，十次死里逃生，三次遭遇兵变，两次差点被暗杀。曹操的计谋，奸诈和卑鄙程度屡屡突破道德底线，但他却是一个心怀天下、体恤众生的圣人，一个柔情万丈、天才横溢的诗人；他还是一个敏感、自卑、内心孤独的普通男人。伟大与卑鄙，成就与诋毁，哪个才是真正的魏武大帝？本书层层讲透一代枭雄、阴谋、阳谋家曹操传奇的一生。作者简介：李飞：笔名：东篱子，81年代生人，祖籍辽宁，非著名历史学者，酷爱文学，工作之余笔耕不缀，纵横文史两界，笔法通灵剔透，风格诡谲多变。其历史作品，极具历史现场感和身份带入感，将人带入历史的每个瞬间。出版了《明朝很有趣》《清朝很有趣》《唐朝很有趣》《汉朝很有趣》《宋朝很有趣》《三国很有趣》《历史其实很有趣》等作品。

内容简介：《脂点江山(那些影响中国历史的传奇女人)》所收录的女性人物，她们的经历是一幅画卷，其中有令人怦然心动的纯情，有令人回味无穷的韵事，有令人不屑启齿的弄权，有令人惋惜的悲情，也有令人荡气回肠的壮举。透过这一幅长卷可以从另一个层面了解人生，了解历史，了解文化。《脂点江山(那些影响中国历史的传奇女人)》不是史传，不以考证为脉络，但力求真实，追求一种内在的历史真实。演绎史料也罢，沿用传闻也罢，都只求以现代人的眼光审视古人，给读者一种消遣，一种或深或浅的启迪。作者简介：东篱子：原名：李飞，毕业后曾在大学任教多年，后投身于文化事业，坚持从事文学创作工作，以冷眼洞悉世情，以慧心指点迷津，极受读者追捧。 出版了《在美的时光，别辜负了自己》《品位男人的礼仪书》《在不安的世界里，找自己的存在感》《男人的性格决定事业，女人的性格影响婚姻》等作品。

This book focuses on summarizing and expanding upon the ancient classic The Strategies of the Warring States.

内容简介：由普通幕僚成为显赫重臣，李鸿章的宦途通达，与大动荡时代的跌宕变幻紧密相关，李鸿章的历史，就是大清国四十年的历史。他本人通权达变，懂得审时度势，文武双全，知西来大势，识外国文明，有卓越的眼光和敏捷的手腕。他是晚清时期政治家和自强运动的推广者、新兴科技的倡导者。但他一直担负着太多的骂名和不理解，他的形象总是在迷雾之中。本书详尽描述了李鸿章波澜壮阔的一生，展现了一个血肉丰满的铁血男儿形象。作者简介：李飞：笔名：东篱子，82年代生人，祖籍辽宁，非著名历史学者，酷爱文学，工作之余笔耕不缀，纵横文史两界，笔法通灵剔透，风格诡谲多变。其历史作品，极具历史现场感和身份带入感，将人带入历史的每个瞬间。出版了《明朝很有趣》《清朝很有趣》《唐朝很有趣》《汉朝很有趣》《宋朝很有趣》《三国很有趣》《历史其实很有趣》等作品。