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In his own words, the heavyweight champion of the world pulls no punches as he chronicles the battles he faced in and out of the ring in this fascinating memoir edited by Nobel Prize-winning novelist, Toni Morrison. Growing up in the South, surrounded by racial bigotry and discrimination, Ali fought not just for a living, but also for respect and rewards far more precious than money or glory. He was named Sportsman of the Century by Sports Illustrated and the BBC.

Step back in time and breathe life into history with History's Greatest Adventures, hosted by HRH Princess Michael of Kent. Join us on a captivating journey through the past as Princess Michael brings to life fascinating historical events and personalities, from the grandeur of the Grand Tour to the passionate love story of Napoleon and Marie Waleska and the thrilling origins of the sport of kings.With Princess Michael's expertise as a historian and author, you'll be transported back to a bygone era, where history comes alive in a way you've never experienced before. So, whether you're a ...

Have you ever felt that you’ve yet to be fully and truly alive? That just beyond reach, there might be something far more vast, immediate, and real? "What you’ve sensed was the ‘absolute You’ beckoning," teaches Gangaji, "the boundless awareness and love that is your true nature." And with The Greatest Discovery, you are invited to answer that call to this ecstatic expanse of being.

The Louvre is the most famous museum in the world, attracting millions of visitors every year with its masterpieces. In Adventures in the Louvre, Elaine Sciolino immerses herself in this magical space and helps us fall in love with what was once a forbidding fortress. Exploring galleries, basements, rooftops, and gardens, Sciolino demystifies the Louvre, introducing us to her favorite artworks, both legendary and overlooked, and to the people who are the museum's lifeblood.