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In this kids' biography, discover the inspiring story of Jane Goodall, whose work with chimpanzees changed the way we understand animals and ourselves. Jane Goodall was a pioneer of primatology through her groundbreaking with chimpanzees in Africa. When she embarked on her career, women were...

When Tokumitsu Kanada was alive, he once admonished his followers when they called him Founder, by saying, Im not a founder of our teaching. The founder is God. He was a very humble person, so if were to call him the founder of our teachings in this biography, he may not be pleased. However, weas...

Big City Nights: The Biography of the Legendary Cisero Murphy By: Tyriek A. Murphy   This book your are about to embark upon contains a detailed depiction of a dramatically dynamic individual – whose  family ancestry dates back to the late nineteenth century – determined to diversify...

Naveen Sridhar has writtena literary love story which is partial memoir, partial biography. Sridhars connection with the subject of the story, his wife Renate, gives a unique..perspective about growing up in Germany during WW II and what life was like behind the Berlin Wall. Whilst most books focus...

This is a biography of Dick Price, the co-founder of Esalen Institute and the creator of Gestalt Practice.

Beyoncé Knowles, extremely successful American singer, actor, dancer. Some people speculate that she runs the world of the entertainment industry. She's the Queen Bey. Beyoncé's songs have an enormous impact towards women's empowerment and self-respect. With over 220 international awards and millions...

Clint Eastwood, perhaps the most famous face on the face of the Earth at one moment. That is why he is the main story of this biographical journey, and why the author Stewart Wolmark exactly chose him over several other big names in the entire entertainment industry.He says that in order to be an American...

Norval Morrisseau’s revered work has been honoured, copied and recognized throughout the art world and beyond. Less widely known but equally captivating is the artist’s personal life story, which poet and biographer Armand Garnet Ruffo related in his powerful narrative biography, Norval Morrisseau:...

Angelina Jolie is an Oscar-winning actress who has become popular by taking on the title role in the "Lara Croft" series of blockbuster movies. Off-screen, Jolie has become prominently involved in international charity projects, especially those involving refugees.   Angelina...

The definitive biography of Turner and a major source of inspiration for the acclaimed film Mr Turner, directed by Mike Leigh. 'With splendid clarity and shrewd humour, James Hamilton evokes the visceral world of a great artist and a fascinating character.' MIKE LEIGH J.M.W Turner exhibited...

Avril Lavigne is a Canadian singer/songwriter. At just 17 years old (2002), Lavigne broke onto the music scene with her debut album Let Go.   Since her professional debut she has sold more than 30 million albums and over 50 million singles worldwide, making her the youngest female...

Marking the centenary of the birth of Laszlo Moholy-Nagy (1895–1946), this book offers a new approach to the Bauhaus artist and theorist’s multifaceted life and work—an approach that redefines the very idea of biographical writing. In Laszlo Moholy-Nagy, Louis Kaplan applies the Derridean deconstructivist...

Cameron Diaz is a California born model and actress. Cameron Diaz signed with Elite Model Management and began at the age of sixteen.   After five years and many fashion campaigns (including Calvin Klein) and living abroad in such places as Japan, Australia and Paris, Diaz returned...

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