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Take a tour of some of the most extraordinary thinkers in history with ‘500 Quotes from Great Minds´. Packed with cherry-picked thoughts, reflections, and observations, it offers inspiring insights into almost every aspect of life, from love and death to art and politics. A superb addition to any coffee table, ‘500 Quotes from Great Minds´ is ideal for those who need a bit of extra motivation. Born in Paris, Charles Baudelaire (1821 – 1867) was one of the most highly-regarded poets of the 19th century.

Toni Morrison, Nobel prize laureate and exceptional writer: Life and works in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best.

Mary Shelley, Autorin und Erschafferin von Frankenstein: Leben und Werk in einer Kurzbiografie! Alles, was man wissen muss, kurz und knapp. Infotainment, Bildung und Unterhaltung vom Feinsten!

Jane Austen, Phänomen der englischen Romance Novel: Leben und Werk in einer Kurzbiografie! Alles, was man wissen muss, kurz und knapp. Infotainment, Bildung und Unterhaltung vom Feinsten!

Johanna Spyri, Schweizer Autorin und Erschafferin von Heidi: Leben und Werk in einer Kurzbiografie! Alles, was man wissen muss, kurz und knapp. Infotainment, Bildung und Unterhaltung vom Feinsten!

Virginia Woolf, englische Autorin von Weltrang: Leben und Werk in einer Kurzbiografie! Alles, was man wissen muss, kurz und knapp. Infotainment, Bildung und Unterhaltung vom Feinsten!

Alice Schwarzer, Frauenrechtlerin und Journalistin: Leben und Werk in einer Kurzbiografie! Alles, was man wissen muss, kurz und knapp.

These short, vivid biographies offer quick insights, big ideas, and timeless inspiration. Color, form, and vision: explore the lives of the world's most celebrated painters, sculptors, and creators. From Da Vinci to Frida Kahlo, Michelangelo to Dürer, de Goya to Pollock, Turner to Lichtenstein, Basquiat to Banksy – short stories that open new ways of seeing.

“Who knew that such a tiny bottle housed so many secrets?” —Michael Tonello, author of Bringing Home the Birkin Tilar J. Mazzeo, author of the New York Times bestseller The Widow Clicquot (an Amazon Best of the Month book in October 2008) returns with a captivating history of the world’s...

昭和45年11月25日、三島由紀夫、自衛隊市ヶ谷駐屯地で割腹、介錯される――。一人の作家がクーデターに失敗し自決したにすぎないあの日、何故あれほど日本全体が動揺し、以後多くの人が事件を饒舌に語り記したか。

Yıllar boyu çaresiz hissettim. Reddedildim. Suratıma kapandı kapılar. Beş parasız kaldım. Depresyonla cebelleştim. Dipteydim. Şimdi ise ‘Silikon Vadisi’nde keyif aldığım bir yaşam, anlamlı bulduğum bir kariyer sürdürüyorum ve Türkiye’de kurduğum marka milyonlarca kişiye ulaşıyor. Biliyorum ki hepimizin “dipte” hissettiği zamanlar oluyor veya olacak. Ama tünelin sonunda bir ışık var. İnanın bana. Gelin, birlikte yürüyelim bu tünelde. Birlikte ulaşalım o ışığa.

A obra “Infância” retrata as memórias de Graciliano Ramos desde menino até adolescente em Alagoas, incluindo seu processo de alfabetização e sua formação como leitor. Para facilitar o acesso do ouvinte, nesta edição, a obra foi dividida em dez partes. Aqui você escuta a parte 5, com os textos “Leitura”, “Escola”, “Dona Maria” e “O Barão de Macaúbas”, que tratam dos percalços da alfabetização e das primeiras leituras.

"Dødsfjende-hjertenskær" er den femte i rækken af Agnes Henningsens erindringsbøger. I "Dødsfjende-hjertenskær" befinder vi os i det 20. århundredes første årti. I centrum for begivenhederne står beretningen om kærlighedens forviklinger mellem to alt for forskellige mennesker.

Vorab zur Persönlichkeit Jean Pauls: Als Busenfreund und Blutsbruder von E.T.A. Hofmann gilt er neben demselben als Enfant Terrible der Romantik und als einziger Mensch seiner Zeit, der sogar Goethes Intellekt ins Wanken brachte, wobei Letzterer nach einem Kennenlernen Jean Pauls anmerkte, dass dieser auf ihn wie ein Mensch vom Mond wirke, aber schließlich die Auseinandersetzung mit dessen Texten nur wohlwollende und respektable Worte der Anerkennung zur Folge hatten.

Julio Ramón Ribeyro es novelista, dramaturgo y referencia obligada del cuento latinoamericano. Es uno de los grandes representantes de la literatura peruana. Aunque su narrativa es ampliamente valorada, para muchos lectores su pieza maestra son sus diarios, páginas en las que registró y...

It’s no secret that writers often used their books, poems, and plays to impart observations, thoughts, and reflections. This was also the case for the literature of the 17th century which followed France’s pioneering status in politics and culture. "500 Quotations from the Great French Writers of the 17th Century" offers a fascinating snapshot of that changing society, seen through the eyes of some of the best writers of the era. A superb book for dipping in and out of, this makes a great gift for anyone with an interest in French literature.

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (Albi, 1864-Malromé, 1901) nació en el seno de una de las familias aristócratas más importantes de Francia. Su familia se instaló en París en 1873. En 1878 sufrió la rotura de su fémur izquierdo, al año siguiente la del derecho, razón por la que sus piernas...

William Shakespeare, Plato, Buddha, Albert Einstein, Winston Churchill, and Napoleon Bonaparte are just some of the famous names that make up this collection of 500 famous quotes. With ancient sages, politicians, military leaders, philosophers, and physicists imparting their wisdom, this carefully crafted compilation will not only develop your cultural knowledge but entertain, amuse, and inspire you too. "Develop your General Culture in 500 Quotes" will delight those who would like a boost of cultural literacy.

Herman Melville, American writer and creator of Moby Dick: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best.

Leonardo da Vinci, painter and universal genius: Life and works in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best.