Biographien

It is undeniable the influence Google has had. The company filters into every aspect of our lives-whether we are searching for information, using a map to navigate to a destination, or shopping online. "Sergey Brin and Larry Page: The Creators of Google" introduces readers to the two men that have put the world at our fingertips.As featured on CNN, Time Magazine, People Magazine, LA Times, Forbes, and MSNBC! Orbit is a comic book biography series that focuses on the people that have made a difference in the world! Read about how Google was started in comic book form!

Roger Federer's sporting exploits are well-known, but who is the man behind them? This book captures the Federer phenomenon over fifteen thematically arranged chapters. And there's no shortage of anecdotes: the book is as entertaining as Federer's game.

From dealing blackjack in the small-time gangster  town of Steubenville, Ohio, to carousing with the  famous "Rat Pack" in a Hollywood he  called home, Dean Martin lived in a grandstand,  guttering life of booze, broads, and big money. He  rubbed shoulders with the mob, the Kennedys, and  Hollywood''s biggest stars. He was one of America''s  favorite entertainers. But no one really knew him.  Now Nick Tosches reveals the man behind the  image--the dark side of the American dream. It''s a  wild, illuminating, sometimes shocking tale of sex,  ambition, heartaches--and a life lived hard, fast,  and without  apologies.

The Hachette Essentials Edition of Thomas Keneally's Booker Prize-winning novel Schindler's Ark - the book behind Oscar-winning film "Schindler's List"

A beautifully written blend of memoir, reporting, and criticism about parenthood and fear - 'it might be the most important book about being a parent that you will ever read' (bestselling author Emily Rapp Black).

Discover the world of Jane Austen through her personal letters in 'The Illustrated Letters of Jane Austen', a captivating book written by Penelope Hughes-Hallett. Published in 2019, this book offers a unique insight into Austen's life, thoughts, and experiences, all beautifully illustrated. As a work of non-fiction, it provides a fresh perspective on Austen's life and times, making it a must-read for any literature enthusiast. Hughes-Hallett's meticulous research and engaging writing style make this book an engaging journey into the past. Published by Batsford Ltd, 'The Illustrated Letters of Jane Austen' is a valuable addition to any bookshelf, promising to transport the reader into the world of one of the most beloved authors in English literature.

MR. TAMBOURINE MAN THE STORY OF THE BYRDS GENE CLARK

Den danske militærforfatter N.P. Jensen har adskillige bøger om den franske hærfører bag sig, og i "Napoleon I" kommer han denne gang helt tæt på den karismatiske figur.Jensen tager udgangspunkt i Napoleons barndom og ungdom og fortæller herefter om Napoleons tid i konsulatet og hans rolle i fransk og europæisk politik frem til sin død i 1821.Niels Peder Jensen (1830-1918) var handelsuddannet, men brugte store dele af sin karriere inden for militær og politik. Det var igennem sit militære arbejde, at N.P. Jensens interesse for krigshistorie blev vakt, og han begyndte i 1860’erne at holde foredrag om forskellige militære emner. Senere udviklede denne interesse sig til også at omfatte udgivelserne af en lang række faglitterære bøger, der gik i dybden med forskellige krige og personligheder inden for den militære verden. Jensens forfattervirksomhed omfattede blandt andet udgivelser om Napoleon og hans felttog, den fransk-tyske krig og den skånske krig.

Dansk-thailandske Pensak Howitz (f. 1939) har mødt Fidel Castro, Hillary Clinton og kejser Hirohito. Hun har drukket champagne med prins Henrik, besøgt et harem med dronning Margrethe og danset med Dirch Passer. Hun har været tæt på store politiske begivenheder og diplomatiske kriser. Pensak Howitz har levet et højst usædvanligt liv som dansk ambassadørfrue og senere thailandsk senator. Denne bog fortæller hendes fascinerende og til tider dramatiske livshistorie, der omfatter krig, attentatforsøg og nødhjælpsarbejde. Samtidig tegnes et portræt af Thailand og de tætte bånd til Danmark.

Following the death of Henry Kissinger, his legacy is assessed

A collection of personal stories, lessons, song lyrics, and photos from the beloved British vlogger Dodie Clark, also known online as doddleoddle.When I feel like I'm going mad I write. A lot of my worst fears have come true; fears that felt so big I could barely hold them in my head. I was convinced that when they'd happen, the world would end. But the world didn't end. In fact, it pushed on and demanded to keep spinning through all sorts of mayhem, and I got through it. And because I persisted, I learned lessons about how to be a stronger, kinder, better humanlessons you can only learn by going through these sorts of things. This is for the people with minds that just don't stop; for those who feel everything seemingly a thousand times more than the people around them. Here are some words I wrote.

George Orwell's story told in full, with a light touch and copious illustrations

WWII began with a metallic roar as the German Blitzkrieg raced across Europe, spearheaded by the most dreaded weapon of the 20th century: the Panzer.

From his humble beginnings in apartheid South Africa, he showed himself to be an exceptionally bright child, and overcame brutal bullying to become the world's most exciting entrepreneur, founding PayPal, SpaceX, Tesla and Solar City. He has emerged as something of a superhero-like figure for today's generation of children.

Compelling memoir of a young man who emerged from the darkness of being locked into his body after doctors had given up on him

"Morbid and illuminating" (Entertainment Weekly)-a young mortician goes behind the scenes of her curious profession.

BAD REPUTATION - BIOGRAPHY OF JOAN JETT

'A history of modern Spain told through one of world football's most intense rivalries' Independent'Sports Book of the Year' Sunday TimesIt's Messi vs Ronaldo, it's Catalonia vs Castilla.

In this autobiography, Quentin Crisp describes his unhappy childhood and the stresses of adolescence that led him to London. There in bedsits and cafes he found a world of brutality and comedy, of shortlived jobs and precarious relationships. All of which he faced with humour and intelligence.

Joaquin Phoenix is one of the most fascinating and controversial actors working in film, and ever since his Oscar-nominated performance as Johnny Cash in Walk the Line, has risen to become one of Hollywood's biggest stars.