Biography: general

The first eye-witness account ever published of life in the Warsaw GhettoMary Berg was fifteen when the German army poured into Poland in 1939.

In this pioneering biography, Christopher Melchert examines the forefather of the fourth of the four principal Sunni schools of jurisprudence, the Hanbali.

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'This rallying cry will persuade you to battle for true equality' Stylist An incendiary debut taking the world by storm, Fight Like A Girl is an essential manifesto for feminists new, old and soon-to-be.

A classic introduction to this ancient faith from one of recent history's greatest scholars of Buddhism.

This stimulating book covers all area of the twelfth century Muslim philosopher's life from his transmission of Aristotelian thought to the Western world, to his conflict with the Ash'arite theologians.

The only comprehensive introduction to al-Farabi - the first Islamic philosopher to translate the works of Plato and Aristotle.

The story of Islam as never presented beforeKhadija was the first believer, to whom the Prophet Muhammad often turned for advice.

Following the 1953 coup that toppled the democratically elected government of Mossadeq and restored the rule of the Shah in Iran, Mostafa Sho';aiyan became a key figure on the country's militant left.

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A BBC History Magazine Book of the Year A writer, soldier, politician, courtier, spy and explorer, Sir Walter Ralegh lived more lives than most in his own time, in any time.

From the bestselling author of A History of Britain in 21 Women The history of the world is the history of great women.

A Book of the Year for The Times and the Sunday Times ';The writer is the engineer of the human soul,' claimed Stalin.

Worldwide in its membership and increasingly being recognized as the youngest of the world religions, the Baha'i Faith is enjoying rapid expansion.

"e;Si las cosas salen mal y la guerra efectivamente estalla, compra un billete solo de ida a Argentina.

Über Pionierinnen, Grenzgängerinnen, WegbereiterinnenAlle Lebensgeschichten in diesem Band erzählen von inspirierenden Frauen, die mit unbändiger Energie den schmalen Grat zwischen gesellschaftlicher Akzeptanz und Ablehnung ausgelotet haben.

James VII and II is one of the least studied monarchs of Scotland, and has previously mostly been studied from an English perspective or as the muddled victim of the revolution of 1688/9 which delivered for Britain much-vaunted political emancipation.

The story of Islam as never presented beforeKhadija was the first believer, to whom the Prophet Muhammad often turned for advice.

Following the 1953 coup that toppled the democratically elected government of Mossadeq and restored the rule of the Shah in Iran, Mostafa Sho';aiyan became a key figure on the country's militant left.

Aisha al-Ba';uniyya (c.

Mary Wollstonecraft, Elizabeth Garrett Anderson, Millicent Fawcett, Emmeline Pankhurst, Constance Markievicz, Nancy Astor They terrorised the establishment.

A BBC History Magazine Book of the Year A writer, soldier, politician, courtier, spy and explorer, Sir Walter Ralegh lived more lives than most in his own time, in any time.

From the bestselling author of A History of Britain in 21 Women The history of the world is the history of great women.

Reese Witherspoon's Book Club Pick 2018 An Amazon Best Memoir of the Month One of Elle Magazine's Best Books of 2017 Goodreads Best of the Month Daily Beast, ';Books I Can't Live Without' Good Housekeeping, Best New Books for Summer Book Riot, 100 Must Read Books about Happiness A page-turning, shirt-grabbing true story that follows a one-of-a-kind family required to make nearly unimaginable choices Happiness starts out as a charming courtship between hopelessly attracted opposites: Heather, an out-going, theatre-performing California girl, and Brian, an intellectual New Yorker with an unwavering writing routine.

For readers of Damaged and Running with Scissors, a chilling exploration of psychological control that ends with a glorious escape.

Martin Bell has stood in war zones as both a soldier and a journalist.

A Book of the Year for The Times and the Sunday Times ';The writer is the engineer of the human soul,' claimed Stalin.

In 1841, Nigel Halleck left Britain as a clerk in the East India Company.

Khalil Maleki (19011969) was a selfless campaigner for democracy and social welfare in twentieth-century Iran.

'This rallying cry will persuade you to battle for true equality' Stylist An incendiary debut taking the world by storm, Fight Like A Girl is an essential manifesto for feminists new, old and soon-to-be.

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A classic introduction to this ancient faith from one of recent history's greatest scholars of Buddhism.

Worldwide in its membership and increasingly being recognized as the youngest of the world religions, the Baha'i Faith is enjoying rapid expansion.

This stimulating book covers all area of the twelfth century Muslim philosopher's life from his transmission of Aristotelian thought to the Western world, to his conflict with the Ash'arite theologians.

The only comprehensive introduction to al-Farabi - the first Islamic philosopher to translate the works of Plato and Aristotle.

The first eye-witness account ever published of life in the Warsaw GhettoMary Berg was fifteen when the German army poured into Poland in 1939.

Ashraf `Ali Thanawi (1863-1943) was one of the most prominent religious scholars in Islamic history.

One of greatest Persian writers of both classical prose and poetry, Sa'di was revered in his time as a man of great wisdom and passion.

In this pioneering biography, Christopher Melchert examines the forefather of the fourth of the four principal Sunni schools of jurisprudence, the Hanbali.

This work is a highly readable introduction to Shaykh Mufid, the leading Shi'i scholar of his time, and it examines his contributions in the fields of jurisprudence, theology, and sacred history in clear and straightforward language.

In this fascinating collection of Bruins tales, Kerry Keene brings readers behind the scenes and captures the stories that have defined the franchise throughout its storied history.

A ROUGH TRADE AND UNCUT BOOK OF THE YEAR 2025'Brilliantly entertaining' MOJO'A rollercoaster tale' Classic Pop'Endlessly vivid' i Paper 'A beautifully candid bromance .

In 2011, Case Lawrence was facing financial ruin.

Tiny, bald and an international megastar.

In 1995 Bank of Scotland celebrated 300 years as Britain's oldest commercial bank.

A Waterstones Best History Book 2025A BBC History Magazine Book of the Year 2025'Learned, entertaining and highly approachable' BOB MORTIMER'A treat' ALICE LOXTON'Five stars from me.

Dies ist Carolyns Geschichte.

Als Zehnjähriger floh Caro Matzkos Vater aus Ostpreußen.

'The story of an unforgettable season' Virgil van DijkThe definitive chronicle of Liverpool's footballing renaissance under Arne Slot, filled with exclusive interviews and unparalleled insightAn engrossing and inspiring account of a new manager's remarkable rise to prominence.

'A GRIPPING AND INCREDIBLY HONEST INSIGHT INTO OUR SPORT, FROM ONE OF RACING S MOST EXCITING TALENTS' FRANKIE DETTORI AN ASTONISHINGLY HONEST ACCOUNT OF WHAT IT'S LIKE BEING A PROFESSIONAL JOCKEY.