Historical & Political Biographies

Tiempos del Mañana, es una obra compuesta por una rica diversidad de enfoques cotidianos de lo rural y citadino, detalles que van más allá - y ha sido esa la intención - de contemplar el revés de un hombre de ciudad que motivado a visitar y a asistir a su esposa en un remoto pueblo costero de Venezuela, le toca vivir un sinfín de duras, - pero valiosas experiencias - como consecuencia de la crisis económica que atraviesa Venezuela y además por el confinamiento por la pandemia de Covid-19. "Un testimonio humano e impactante, que descarnadamente hace una radiografía de Venezuela sobre una de las mayores crisis sociales, económicas y políticas en tiempos de la pandemia del Covid-19"

La vita di Benjamin Franklin è importante per tutti, principalmente per il ruolo che ha svolto nell'indipendenza degli Stati Uniti e nel suo stabilimento come nazione. Franklin condivide con Washington gli onori della Rivoluzione e degli eventi che hanno portato alla nascita della nuova nazione.L'Autobiografia di Benjamin Franklin è un libro facile da leggere che contiene informazioni per migliorare come persona. Franklin ha scritto sulle tredici virtù per raggiungere il successo personale, le quali sono: Temperanza.Silenzio.Ordine. Risoluzione. Frugalità. Industria. Sincerità. Giustizia. Moderazione. Pulizia. Tranquillità. Castità. Umiltà.Benjamin Franklin non solo racconta la sua storia di come è salito alla vetta del successo, ma anche racconta come chiunque può diventare una persona migliore e raggiungere i propri obiettivi personali o di business.

This book (the1st one in series) collected life experience of 30 people- from Bible and secular world. Each one's life is a story. Their experiences are valuable to us. Emphasis is put on each person's life experience. Hope it will help readers better plan their lives.Our world has two value systems- secular and God. In secular value system, people respect wealth, prestige, power, and success. In God's value system, people respect God's teaching and Salvation. When a person died, his/her secular value vanished, but his/her spirit will face God's judgement.Confucius said when three persons walk together. There are some things for us to learn. Select the good ones to follow and the bad ones as our warning.The comment in this book for each person is from a Christian's point of view.

Alexander Hamilton: Founding Father is the story of one of America's great founding fathers, Alexander Hamilton. The book is a detailed account of this very important but controversial figure in American history. The story is a "classic rags to riches" one and begins with his childhood in the British West Indies. Though his life is filled with tragedy and he is very poor, Hamilton manages to distinguish himself through his writing and his business skills. Eventually, he leaves the West Indies and immigrates to North America where he receives a first rate education. Later, he becomes a hero in the Revolutionary War and is appointed to be General George Washington's right hand man. Because of his service to Washington, Hamilton becomes the Secretary of the Treasury when Washington is elected President. As a member of the new government, Hamilton makes significant contributions including setting up a banking system and a currency system which are still used today. He also plays a major role in the ratification of the United States Constitution. While Alexander Hamilton: Founding Father primarily focuses on Hamilton's great contributions, it also presents his dark side. Though Hamilton married a wealthy woman and became a member of the aristocracy, he was also involved in a scandalous affair and ultimately died in a duel defending his honor.

我認識王燕怡，是在她1997年成為美京中華會館的首位女性主席時。在王燕怡的身上，我看到了在海外積極維護僑胞權益者應有的特質：積極服務、熱心奉獻、勇於任事、排難解紛。因為勇於融入主流社會社群，王燕怡為美京華埠中國城開啟了爭取華裔權益的新模式，打開了接觸的多面向。 在海外為僑社打拼無疑是一個驚濤駭浪的歷練過程，不少人害怕觸礁而選擇風平浪靜的航道。然而，對僑居地甚至世界上很多年輕人來說，找一份好工作，拿一份高工資，已經無法讓他們滿足。在充滿挑戰和機會的僑社角落，在為僑社打拼蘊藏的未知數裡，吸引了一位來自台灣的熱血青年，她願意駛向這片神祕的領域，闖出一片屬於自己的亮麗天空。擴大服務格局，提升國際視野，在美京華埠中國城為僑社打拼，為僑民悍衛權益，為僑團增取福利，成為她心中實現自我價值的重要體現。 本書將詳細講述大華府地區僑社的一位長年志工王燕怡，她打造夢想、身體力行並積極實現的奮進道路。那一段路，走得辛苦，卻也值得；那一段路，有失有得，但得多於失；那一段路，分享是她執著的使命，也是她前進的動力；在成長的點點滴滴裡，她的生活多彩繽紛、充實有趣。翻閱她為僑社打拼的生命過程，我們看見了華府僑社的歷史，也看見不同文化在她身上留下的痕跡。 透過這本書，讀者可以一窺王燕怡的奮鬥歷程，對己、對人、對事、對國家的做法與觀點。此外，她也公開了自己在美京華埠中國城縱橫多年的心得，以及如何用心打造理想、用愛造福僑社的酸甜苦辣。在這些故事裏，王燕怡的夢想、熱情和奉獻精神穿插其中。本書從服務僑社遇到的機緣、堅持夢想的毅力，以及多層面奉獻僑務的格局等不同視角，詮釋王燕怡的夢想與熱情，主題和內容符合時下僑界年輕讀者的閱讀喜好。 在長達幾百個日子的採訪、蒐集、寫作中，在筆者再三的深入刻畫、推敲精選下，紀錄了王燕怡從經營餐館到走入美國主流社會的傑出領導典型。這本六萬言的翔實傳記，同時觀察了二、三十年來美京華埠的改變與演進，這本書紀錄了筆者與王燕怡長年互動的過程，這份記錄，成為側寫實錄王燕怡的基礎。就如同不花俏的書名所示，書中所做的就是平實呈現王燕怡在僑社生涯的歷程與歷練，不管是摸索人生路的僑界年輕一代，或是有志於服務僑社的台灣鄉親，都可以從中看到一個「有為者亦若是」的典範。 《雪泥燕爪─王燕怡的心路歷程》敘述一個自平凡中走來的故事，平凡中展現出不平凡的故事，是一本值得細讀的好書。王燕怡是位值得尊敬的僑領，在寫作此書的過程中，我深受啟發與感動，相信對兩岸三地及美國僑界讀者也會有不同面向的激勵與激賞。 我很榮幸地為王燕怡寫她的心路歷程。我要感謝金慶松先生細心詳盡校對全書的文稿。感謝他在完稿上的協助。最後，我要特別感謝我的內人素鉛讓我無後顧之憂，全心全意的支持我。現在就讓我們來感受王燕怡在海外為僑社打拼的心路歷程，跟她一起踏上追夢的旅程吧！

For the Churchill family, the 1890s were fateful years. The first half of the decade saw the tragic decline and death of Lord Randolph Churchill; the second half launched his young son, Winston, on his spectacular career. Both events were influenced by the turbulent state of affairs prevailing in South Africa; a place then attracting the attentions of ambitious men throughout the world. South Africa offered not only riches but also the chance of political involvement and military renown; behind the glitter of Kimberley's diamonds, the Transvaal's gold and the opening-up of Rhodesia, a situation was developing that led inevitably to the Anglo-Boer War. Such a set of circumstances proved irresistible to the spirited Churchills. In Churchills in Africa, Brian Roberts shows how, in their various ways, Lord Randolph, his remarkable sister, Lady Sarah Wilson, and the young Winston made their marks upon the African scene.Praise for Churchills in Africa: 'A clever and amusing piece of biographical reconstruction which not only puts Winston Churchill's exploits in the Boer War in new perspective but contains a shamingly hilarious account of his father's search of gold in 1891'- Sunday Times'Dramatic and most readable . . . The author illuminates the story of Winston Churchill's capture, escape and return to battle with a valuable commentary of his own' - Sunday TelegraphBrian Roberts, a distinguished historian and biographer, is an acknowledged expert on African history. His books include The Zulu Kings, The Diamond Magnates and Churchills in Africa. He spent many years in Africa and now lives in Somerset.

What is an image? The image of a politician. Secrets of creating a political image. A profession that is as old as the world. Image: ideas, legend, beliefs, deeds. Modern and outdated image. '' The retinue plays the king''. Facial expressions, gestures, speech, thoughts - everything can be changed, everything can be improved. ''Methodology for assessing and self-assessing the image of a political leader''.

*Includes pictures of important people, places, and events in Lenin's life. *Explains the origins of Vladimir Lenin's name. "We want to achieve a new and better order of society: in this new and better society there must be neither rich nor poor; all will have to work. Not a handful of rich people, but all the working people must enjoy the fruits of their common labour." - Vladimir Lenin A lot of ink has been spilled covering the lives of history's most influential figures, but how much of the forest is lost for the trees? In Charles River Editors' Russian Legends series, readers can get caught up to speed on the lives of Russia's most important men and women in the time it takes to finish a commute, while learning interesting facts long forgotten or never known. Among the leaders of the 20th century, arguably none shaped the course of history as much as Vladimir Lenin (1870-1942), the Communist revolutionary and political theorist who led the Bolshevik Revolution that established the Soviet Union. In addition to shaping the Marxist-Leninist political thought that steered Soviet ideology, he was the first Soviet premier until his death and set the Soviet Union on its way to becoming one of the world's two superpowers for most of the century, in addition to being the West's Cold War adversary. Given the Red Scare and the nature of the Cold War, Lenin has always been a divisive and controversial figure in Western society, especially among those who equate the Soviets with brutal repression and human rights abuses. Lenin also has his champions, who point to the fact that he got Russia out of World War I, was the first to successfully implement a modern socialist state, and worked tirelessly to elevate the working classes. As it turned out, the creation of the Soviet Union came near the end of Lenin's life, as he worked so hard that he had burned himself out by his 50s, dying in 1924 after a series of strokes had completely debilitated him. Since his life before the Soviet Union naturally gets less focus, Lenin remains a bit of an unknown among many, and he is likely a lesser known or notorious figure than his successor, Joseph Stalin. Russian Legends: The Life and Legacy of Vladimir Lenin explores Lenin's life and work before the Bolshevik Revolution, as well as the crucial role he played in establishing the Soviet Union. Along with pictures of important people, places, and events, you will learn about the founder of Communist Russia like you never have before, in no time at all.

"Condannatemi, non importa, la storia mi assolverà" è il 1953 e con queste parole pronunciate di fronte al tribunale del regime di Batista Fidel Castro dimostra di aver già capito che l'avventura rivoluzionaria dei "barbudos" è destinata ad entrare nella storia. Nessuno però, nemmeno lui, avrebbe potuto immaginare che sarebbe rimasto al potere per più di 50 anni, lasciando un segno indelebile nella storia del XX secolo. Rivoluzionario, uomo di potere, affabulatore, dittatore: questo e molto altro è stato Fidel Castro, il Líder Máximo.

Fascinating journey about a Marine grunt's quest for healing the wounds of his war and how he discovered the best medicine of all was tracking down and reuniting with his fellow survivors and with the families of the fallen.

Ángel Villanueva Callejo fue un militar mecánico de aviación durante la Guerra Civil Española. Allí tuvo que tomar la decisión de exiliarse en Francia. Él narra, en forma de cuentos donde se mezcla lo gracioso con lo trágico, su experiencia en los campos de concentración franceses, luego, en París, ciudad tomada por los alemanes en la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Por último, refleja la decisión de emigrar a Venezuela.Sus hijos, representados por Esmeralda Villanueva Rico, decidieron ordenar y compartir los relatos que su padre les regaló, compilados en un libro, que permite que el lector se pasee por esas experiencias, todas ellas vividas detrás del gran drama de la guerra, pero a su vez, de la oportunidad que trajo para él cruzar el alambrado de púas para llegar a suelo francés. Este libro pretende honrar, y dar a conocer a las nuevas generaciones y descendientes de exiliados españoles, estas vivencias de posguerra desde la resiliencia, y muchas veces, desde la jocosidad que tenía Ángel al escribirlas. Son símbolo de fortaleza para que, quién las lea, comprenda su propia historia.

BART TAYLOR'S second in the Will Rogers series, recounting another hilarious Will Rogers tale. Sure to delight and enthrall young readers, with the engaging story and colorful illustrations. Perfect for educators!

New English translation by military historian Zita Steele analyzes Field Marshal Erwin from young soldier in World War I to famous World War II commander. Many rare photographs. Faithful to German, exciting new take on his experiences.

The amazing true story of a submarine engaged in Secret Operations during World War Two. Perfect for readers of Iain Ballantyne, James Jinks and Christopher Drew. Between 1942 and 1944 HMS Seraph was engaged in unusual but vital wartime assignments, including carrying Eisenhower's deputy, General Mark Clark, through the Mediterranean to a hazardous rendezvous with the Free French as a prelude to the North African invasion, as well as the dramatic rescue of General Giraud from Vichy France in rough sea right under the nose of the enemy. Her most famous mission however was Operation Mincemeat where she aided the allies in deceiving their enemy about the invasion of Sicily. Yet what made these missions even more extraordinary was the fact that this "Secret Mission Submarine" had the unusual distinction of having two captains - Royal Navy Lieutenant Bill Jewell who was in operational control and Captain Jerauld Wright of the United States Navy who commanded for political purposes. Terence Robertson uncovers the history of this extraordinary submarine and how these two captains collaborated to pull off some of the most remarkable operations in the Second World War. 'Exciting ... amusing ... unusual' Nottingham Guardian Journal 'I am delighted that Seraph's special wartime missions, which contributed so much to the Allied cause, have been documented for all to read in The Ship with Two Captains.' Captain Jerauld Wright

Based primarily on his 1864 Shenandoah Valley Campaign journal, this biographical work on Colonel Joseph Thoburn, Commander, 1st Infantry Division, Army of West Virginia, provides significant insight on this period of the Civil War, as well as background on an important field commander of the Union Army who was a physician from Wheeling, West Virginia.

Walking With Goldens is a collection of Golden "tails" as four Golden Retrievers (two therapy dogs and two puppies, all Goldens) meander through life. Life lessons seem to magically appear as the author walks with them on their daily rounds.

Part memoir, part rumination on the declining moral compass of America's political class, this is the first book to place restoring political ethics at the center of the renewal of American democracy. The Unraveling will be essential reading for anyone interested in American politics of the last 50 years--and the next.