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Alistair Horne is a leading scholar of French history. Here he trains his sights on one of the most compelling figures of the 19th century, Napoleon Bonaparte. Far from a mere dictator, Napoleon was a military, political and social visionary whose legacy can still be felt in France and all over the world. Horne examines the one-time emperor at his most human, from his greatest triumphs to his disastrous failures.Show book
Aging Matters: The Ultimate Guide to Successful Aging, Discover the Secrets to Longevity and How You Can Keep Feeling Young and HealthyAlmost everyone is afraid of aging. That panic some people feel upon seeing that first white hair or seeing some fine lines on their face is all too real. But people are not just worried on the outside and physical appearance. Age takes a toll on our bodies as well and suddenly, you feel pain in body parts where there didn’t use to be. Internal organs start to show evidence of wear and tear and this is the time you have to take better care of yourself. But sometimes, aging is not even related to age. You will sometimes see people in their 40s who look younger and healthier than people in their 20s. The main factor or difference is actually the type of lifestyle that we all live. This audiobook will teach you about the lifestyle you need to live as well as the secrets on how to achieve longevity in life. You will learn what approach to take in order to make sure you will continue to enjoy living your life as long as possible. You will discover the different factors that affect aging so you can take the necessary precautions and adopt the necessary changes. This audiobook will teach you about the following topics:- What is Aging?- History of Rejuvenation 101- Mind Over Matter- The Powers Within You- Knowledge Knows No Limits- The Nourishment of Your Soul Begins With What You Eat- First Step Towards Achieving Greatness and Beyond- The Secrets to Looking Forever Young- Crazy Powerful Thing Called FaithIf you want to learn more on how you can properly take care of yourself in order to age gracefully, scroll up and click “add to cart” now.Show book
The British journalist recounts his 1977 interview with the disgraced American president—the basis for the Tony Award–winning play & Oscar-nominated film. In Frost/Nixon, Sir David Frost tells the extraordinary story of how he pursued and landed the biggest fish of his career—and how the series drew larger audiences than any news interview ever had in the United States, before being shown all over the world. This is Frost’s absorbing story of his pursuit of Richard Nixon, and is no less revealing of his own toughness and pertinacity than of the ex-President’s elusiveness. Frost’s encounters with such figures as Swifty Lazar, Ron Ziegler, potential sponsors, and Nixon as negotiator are nothing short of hilarious, and his insight into the taping of the programs themselves is fascinating. Frost/Nixon provides the authoritative account of the only public trial that Nixon would ever have, and a revelation of the man’s character as it appeared in the stress of eleven grueling sessions before the cameras. Including historical perspective and transcripts of the edited interviews, this is the story of Sir David Frost’s quest to produce one of the most dramatic pieces of television ever broadcast, described by commentators at the time as “a catharsis” for the American people.Show book
Michel Foucault’s work has profoundly affected the teaching of such diverse disciplines as literary criticism, criminology, and gender studies. Arguing that definitions of abnormal behavior are culturally constructed, Foucault explored the unfair division between those who meet and those who deviate from social norms. Foucault’s deeply visual sense of scenes such as ritual public executions, lends itself well to Moshe Süsser’s dramatic illustrations.Show book
Ridgefield is no stranger to life's shadier characters. The history of this idyllic community includes cunning crooks, suburban embezzlers, bungling burglars and wandering scallywags. In 1894, a group of bank robbers literally blew it in a heist at the Saving Bank--the explosion attracted witnesses to see the gang miss out on a grand haul of fifty dollars. Half a decade later, in 1940, a skeleton whose origins still befuddle experts was unearthed in a tree nursery. This look at the darker side of Ridgefield's past includes sad and tragic moments as well, such as newlyweds imprisoned in the Tombs, the Satanists of the '70s and a hermit murdered for love. Local editor Jack Sanders tells fascinating tales of two centuries of Ridgefield criminals, n'er-do-wells and even wayward do-gooders in this entertaining--and occasionally humorous--glimpse into some of the town's wickedest moments.Show book
“Hers is the story of the sheer, bold muscle of a contemporary woman who chose to row for her life alone across the whole Atlantic Ocean.” —Molly Peacock, author of The Paper Garden “In the end, I know I rowed across the Atlantic to find my heart, but in the beginning, I wasn’t aware that it was missing.” In June 1998, Tori McClure began rowing across the Atlantic Ocean solo in a twenty-three-foot plywood boat with no motor or sail. Within days she lost all communication with shore but decided to forge ahead—not knowing that 1998 would turn out to be the worst hurricane season on record in the North Atlantic. When she was nearly killed by a series of violent storms, Tori was forced to signal for help and head home in what felt like disgrace. But then her life changed in unexpected ways. She was hired by Muhammad Ali, who told her she did not want to be known as the woman who “almost” rowed across the Atlantic. And at thirty-five, Tori fell in love. A Pearl in the Storm is Tori’s enthralling story of high adventure—and of her personal quest to discover that embracing her own humanity was more important than superhuman feats. “Unlike Hemingway’s The Old Man and the Sea, Tori Murden McClure’s true story of a woman and the sea and a boat named American Pearl is one of victory . . . If you want to be inspired, read this book. You won’t stop till you’ve finished.” —Sena Jeter Naslund, national bestselling author of Ahab’s Wife “A rip-roaring adventure tale.” —The Washington PostShow book
