For the first time, a blistering, highly charged account from the man known as 'Marine A' who was at the centre of the controversial murder of a wounded Taliban fighter. His case led to an unprecedented wave of public support which raised over £800,000 to fund his appeal. The nerve-shredding situations Sgt. Blackman operated within, under sustained attack for long periods, living in the unrelenting horror of a theatre of war, took their toll mentally and physically.
2012 marks the 50th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe's death. Now, in unabridged audio for the first time, we present Norman Mailer's acclaimed in-depth biography of Hollywood's most enduring icon.
This extraordinary biography of the legendary screen star Marilyn Monroe was originally published in 1973 by Norman Mailer, one of America's most important writers of the second half of the Twentieth Century. Mailer, the winner of two Pulitzer Prizes, was the first writer to explore the relationship between Monroe and Bobby Kennedy. When published, this book was the subject of Time and Life magazine cover stories, was on The New York Times Bestseller List and became a full selection of the Book of the Month Club.
The national bestseller from the acclaimed author of The Wives of Henry VIII. France’s beleaguered queen, Marie Antoinette, wrongly accused of uttering the infamous “Let them eat cake,” was the subject of ridicule and curiosity even before her death; she has since been the object of debate and speculation and the fascination so often accorded tragic figures in history. Married in mere girlhood, this essentially lighthearted, privileged, but otherwise unremarkable child was thrust into an unparalleled time and place, and was commanded by circumstance to play a significant role in history. Antonia Fraser’s lavish and engaging portrait of Marie Antoinette, one of the most recognizable women in European history, excites compassion and regard for all aspects of her subject, immersing the reader not only in the coming-of-age of a graceful woman, buaimedt also in the unraveling of an era.
Questa biografia, che propone un accesso diretto alle lettere e agli scritti di Maria Montessori, la rivela in tutti i suoi aspetti, alcuni ancora poco noti, permettendo, al di là degli stereotipi, di scoprire la 'vera Maria', vicina, umana, appassionata, lungo tutto il suo percorso: il femminismo, la grande modernità, l'amore per i viaggi, il legame incrollabile con il figlio Mario, i successi, i fallimenti, le convinzioni, senza eludere i tentativi e gli errori. A partire da quella 'briciola di pane' che è sempre stata alla base di tutta la sua opera: educazione alla pace e alla libertà.
Cuando, en 1770, la archiduquesa María Antonieta de Habsburgo-Lorena, hija de la emperatriz María Teresa de Austria, deja Viena para unirse al futuro Luis XVI, es una de las princesas más afortunadas de Europa. Pero su innata gentileza se revela un arma de doble filo en la moralmente relajada corte que la recibe: la astucia de algunos nobles en Versalles nada tiene que envidiar a la de las cortesanas que van minando los cimientos de la centenaria monarquía francesa.
A la falta de consumación de su matrimonio con Luis Augusto de Borbón, un adolescente bueno y acomplejado, la alegre Delfina responderá con un torbellino de fiestas y gastos en suntuosas toilettes. Asegurada la sucesión con el nacimiento de un heredero, la ya reina María Antonieta intentará guiarse por el sentido de responsabilidad de su madre y de sus antepasadas, las Austrias. Pero su reputación quedará manchada por infames calumnias.
La Revolución Francesa de 1789 acabará por superar a la ahora sagaz Reina, que poco podrá hacer para contrarrestar el indeciso carácter de su marido. Tras la decapitación del Rey, a María Antonieta sólo le quedará luchar con valentía para salvar la vida de su hijo. ¿Es tal cual la verdad histórica o se trata de una versión alimentada por la historiografía romántica?
Catalina de Habsburgo-Lorena, archiduquesa de Austria, presenta los hechos que marcaron la vida de su antepasada con un ágil ritmo narrativo. A la pregunta de hasta qué punto fue María Antonieta responsable de los acontecimientos que determinaron el destino de toda Europa, la autora responde con sutileza para que el lector pueda sacar sus propias conclusiones.
Como ya hiciera en su anterior obra, Las Austrias, ofrece su relevante punto de vista y aporta al debate histórico la voz de una nueva generación de personas pertenecientes a la realeza europea. El resultado es una atractiva biografía sobre la única Reina de Francia que sigue despertando el interés de millones de personas.
Grabado en español ibérico (España).
Considered one of the greatest, and most influential, writers of the 20th century, Marcel Proust was also one of its most fascinating figures. A strange, reclusive genius who often lay in bed for days at a time obsessively rewriting his masterpiece, Remembrance of Things Past, Proust was at other times a tireless socialite, attending the grandest parties and dazzling guests with his vivacity and wit. But as a boy Proust was yearning and lonely, an ambitious grasper after honors, and a miserably closeted homosexual, an aspect of his life that this book explores frankly and perceptively.
Inspirational words on parenting from the beloved Fred Rogers, showing appreciation for parents whose children are grown as well as giving advice to those parents raising young ones Fred Rogers has long been a wonderful resource for parents, offering their children entertainment and education through his enduring television show Mister Rogers' Neighborhood . Now his special brand of good cheer and wisdom are brought together especially for parents in this newest book based on never-before-published works. Many Ways to Say I Love You is a treasury of segments from speeches and observations from his years of working with parents and children, as well as other materials from books, songs, TV commentary, and more. Using stories from his own life, Mister Rogers discusses the importance of children and the role of parents.
Deutschland hat viele große TorhUter hervorgebracht. Doch seit Langem hat kein Schlussmann die Position so sehr geprAgt wie Manuel Neuer. Seine AusflUge bis weit aus dem Strafraum hinaus sind legendAr, vor allem bei der Weltmeisterschaft 2014 gab er dem deutschen Team dadurch einen enormen RUckhalt. Als derzeit weltbester Torwart kann der gebUrtige Gelsenkirchener eine beachtliche Trophaensammlung vorweisen: Neben dem Triple 2013 mit den Bayern und dem WM-Titel 2014 stand Neuer beim bislang letzten Titelgewinn seines Heimatvereins FC Schalke 04, beim DFB-Pokalsieg 2011, zwischen den Pfosten. Und ein Ende der Neuer schen Erfolgswelle ist lAngst nicht in Sicht.
Siguiendo el camino trazado por Irse a Madrid, Manuel Jabois relata en esta historia el viaje sin retorno de la paternidad. Con un estilo singular y libre de etiquetas, Jabois describe a modo de dietario el último año de su vida: el embarazo de su mujer, el periodismo y los primeros encuentros con Madrid, la ciudad a la que dijo como el Rastignac de Balzac: '¡Ahora tú y yo, cara a cara!'.
Grabado en español ibérico (España).
One of the most comprehensive oral histories of apartheid, Mandela: An Audio History tells the story of the struggle against apartheid. It weaves together more than 50 first-person interviews with an unprecedented collection of archival sound: a rare recording of the 1964 trial that resulted in Mandela's life sentence; a visit between Mandela and his family secretly taped by a prison guard; and pirate radio broadcasts from the African National Congress.
Trepidante relato en primera persona de la vida de este deportista de elite, que durante años compaginó su carrera de medallista olímpico con una fuerte adicción a la vida nocturna y al consumo descontrolado de alcohol y drogas.
Este no es simplemente un libro sobre el waterpolo o las hazañas deportivas, ni tampoco sobre drogas ni cómo superar su adicción. Es todo eso y mucho más. En sus páginas se entrelazan las historias vivas de finales mundiales y competiciones al más alto nivel, con anécdotas de un grupo de jóvenes que tuvieron el mundo en sus manos, y con el relato de una vida fuera de control y marcada por el consumo compulsivo de todo tipo de sustancias.
Esta intensa narración concluye afortunadamente con la recuperación del propio Pedro García Aguado, que tras meses de terapia logró superar su adicción y dedicarse profesionalmente a asesorar a otras personas con su misma problemática.
Este es un libro sincero y directo, que logra enseñar sin querer aleccionar a nadie, y que logra crear en el lector el ansia por seguir leyendo y recorriendo una vida tan rápida como trágica y apasionante. Un libro que nos descubre secretos del mundo del deporte al más alto nivel que jamás hubiéramos imaginado, y secretos del submundo nocturno que preferiríamos no tener que imaginar, relatados por el protagonista de ambos una vez ha logrado superar la fuerte dependencia que dos entornos tan distintos pueden llegar a crear.
Grabado en español ibérico (España).
Have you ever felt uncomfortable with your own gender? Have you ever thought that you are trapped in the wrong body? Have you contemplated about having sexual reassignment?
Gender dysphoria might be a technical term but this would aptly capture your dissatisfaction. You may think that you are the only one suffering from this mismatch with your body and your preferred gender. But there are actually a lot of people who are afflicted with this. There is a growing recognition of gender dysphoria and its effect on mental health. This book was designed to open up the conversation about gender dysphoria. A lot of research has been put in to help readers understand this condition better.
This book will help you:
- Know symptoms and causes of gender dysphoria
- Discover ways you can stay mentally healthy even if you are gender dysphoric
- Explore means of resolving the dissatisfaction
It is time to end the stigma and the misunderstanding about gender dysphoria. Let this book be your companion as you discover the real you.
