Seminar paper from the year 2007 in the subject American Studies - Culture and Applied Geography, grade: 1,7, Humboldt-University of Berlin (Department of English and American Studies), course: HS Europe's Dream of America/America's Dream of Europe, language: English, abstract: Within the scope of my thesis, I would like to examine the impact of American popular culture on the German Sector and the later German Democratic Republic, as well as its reception by officials and the civilian population.
Seminar paper from the year 2006 in the subject American Studies - Literature, grade: 1,0, University of Dusseldorf "e;Heinrich Heine"e;, course: Hauptseminar "e;20th Century American Short Stories"e;, language: English, abstract: Preface: Defining the topicIn literature, just like in reality, gifted children may differ from each other in every aspect except for the very existence of a special talent or very high intelligence.
Diploma Thesis from the year 2001 in the subject American Studies - Literature, grade: Good, University of Vienna (Anglistics-American Studies), language: English, abstract: When during the 1980s short novels like Jay McInerney's 'Bright Lights, Big City' (1984), Bret Easton Ellis' 'Less Than Zero' (1985), Tama Janowitz' 'Slaves of New York' (1986) or Michael Chabon's 'The Mysteries of Pittsburgh' (1988) became talked-about bestsellers in short succession, conservative critics were shocked.
This diverse anthology of traditional tales from across the Indonesian archipelago includes short stories, origin myths, historical legends, poetry, diary entries, news reports and dialogues.
'Honestly and candidly captures fifty sublime years of fashion' Manolo BlahnikDiscover what truly happens behind the scenes in the world of high fashion in this detailed, storied memoir from style icon, bestselling author and former Vogue creative director Andre Leon Talley.
A TIMES BEST BOOK OF 2019An intimate and compelling exploration into the unique psyche of the heart surgeon, by one of the profession's most eminent figures.
A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERNOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY AARON SORKIN, AND STARRING JESSICA CHASTAIN, IDRIS ELBA, KEVIN COSTNER AND MICHAEL CERAThe true story of the 26-year-old woman behind the most exclusive, high-stakes underground poker game in the worldWhen Molly Bloom was a little girl in a small Colorado town, she dreamed of a life without rules and limits, a life where she didn't have to measure up to anyone or anything - where she could become whatever she wanted.
The Quest to Rediscover Microsoft's Soul and Imagine a Better Future for EveryoneMicrosoft's CEO tells the inside story of the company's continuing transformation, while tracing his own journey from a childhood in India to leading some of the most significant changes of the digital era.
Longlisted for Autobiography of the Year, Sports Book Awards 2022The Instant Sunday Times Bestseller'Honest and moving - everything a memoir should be' The Sun'An illuminating look at what it takes to be an Olympian .
Although Spain was never a formal ally of the United States during the American Revolution, its entry into the war definitively tipped the balance against Britain.
'Enlightening, moving' SIR IAN MCKELLENFrom the acclaimed and bestselling biographer Jonathan Bate, a luminous new exploration of Shakespeare and how his themes can untangle comedy and tragedy, learning and loving in our modern lives.
An authoritative and comprehensive intellectual biography of the author of the Divine ComedyFor all that has been written about the author of the Divine Comedy, Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) remains the best guide to his own life and work.
SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA BIOGRAPHY AWARD 2019'This is a book of wonders' Sunday Times'Spellbinding and intelligent' Financial Times'Extraordinary and engrossing' SpectatorIt was the most extraordinary year.
includes the almost incredible volume of Jefferson's writings on practically every aspect of human life-from politics and diplomacy to architecture, philosophy, agriculture, and music.
The bestselling "e;Not Without My Sister"e;, detailing the incredible story of three siblings battling to escape the infamous Children of God cult, is for the first time combined with "e;Born Into The Children of God"e;, the shocking but inspiring account of Natacha Tormey, who underwent similar horrors.
This ebook edition of a classic, bestselling autobiography completes Claire Beeken's powerful story, taking the reader on an inspirational journey to the present day.
In February 1925, the 58-year-old world-famous playwright Luigi Pirandello met Marta Abba, an unknown, beautiful actress less than half his age, and fell in love with her.
Based on a comparison of early editions, manuscripts, and copies annotated by the poet himself, this edition provides a reliable text of Coleridge's last prose work, first published in 1830.
The Book of Forgiving, written together by the Nobel Peace Laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu and his daughter Revd Mpho Tutu offers a deeply personal testament and guide to the process of forgiveness.
First serious examination of the curious demise of Reichsfuhrer SS Heinrich Himmler that also investigates an extraordinary web of secret deals and international intrigue.
An utterly gripping non-fiction adventure narrative, 'Lost in Shangri-La' is an untold true story of war, anthropology, survival, discovery, heroism, and a near-impossible rescue mission.
Reading Scotland's Jesus should be like being called into the living room by your child shouting that they see a little red dot on the head of a TV newscaster, then riding the white hot bullet through the propaganda circuitry of his or her exploding brain.
