Otros libros que te pueden interesar

• 

  Bradley

  Charles Whiting

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  At the age of fifty Bradley was a career officer who had never seen a day of action on the battlefield. Yet, by the end of the war, he had led American soldiers through some of the bloodiest fighting of World War Two—the final defeat of the Germans' Afrika Korps, the invasion of Sicily, and the historic Normandy invasion, before leading the advance across the Rhine. 
   
   
   
  Despite being such an instrumental leader of World War Two he was a modest man, professing only to do the best he could for his calling and his country. 
   
   
   
  How did this quiet and unassuming teacher from West Point rise to become the commander of the Twelfth United States Army Group, which ultimately comprised forty-three divisions and over one million troops, the largest American force ever united under one man's command? And how did he come to be known as 'the G.I.'s General'? 
   
   
   
  Charles Whiting's enthralling overview of Bradley and his career uncovers what he was like as a person, providing insight into his actions and leadership during the course of World War Two, before discussing his post-war career as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff through the course of the Korean War.

  Ver libro

• 

  Letters to Gwen John

  Celia Paul

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Celia Paul's Letters to Gwen John centers on a series of letters addressed to the Welsh painter Gwen John (1876–1939), who has long been a tutelary spirit for Paul. John spent much of her life in France, making art on her own terms and, like Paul, painting mostly women. John's reputation was overshadowed during her lifetime by her brother, Augustus John, and her lover Auguste Rodin. Through the epistolary form, Paul draws fruitful comparisons between John's life and her own: their shared resolve to protect the sources of their creativity, their fierce commitment to painting, and the ways in which their associations with older male artists affected the public's reception of their work. 
   
   
   
  Letters to Gwen John is at once an intimate correspondence, an illuminating portrait of two painters, and a writer/artist's daybook, describing Paul's first exhibitions in America, her search for new forms, her husband's diagnosis of cancer, and the onset of the global pandemic. Paul, who first revealed her talents as a writer with her memoir, Self-Portrait, enters with courage and resolve into new unguarded territory—the artist at present—and the work required to make art out of the turbulence of life. 
   
   
   
  Contains mature themes.

  Ver libro

• 

  Fight for Indigenous Rights:...

  Bastian Tamsworth

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Fight for Indigenous Rights: Unmasking Generational Injustice and Resilience  
  ⭐⭐ Simplified Guide & Explanations Included ⭐⭐ 
  Are you eager to advance your career while deepening your understanding of Indigenous rights and justice? 
  Searching for a comprehensive resource that encompasses everything you need to know about the fight for Indigenous rights? 
  Look no further! 
  This guide is your essential companion for enhancing your insight, applying your knowledge, and engaging in meaningful discussions. With this resource, you'll be well-equipped for the journey ahead. 
  Updated to reflect the latest information on Indigenous rights as of 2025. 
  Key features of this enhanced guide include: 
  - In-depth insights into Indigenous rights and the complexities of generational injustice 
  - Detailed explanations of key concepts regarding Indigenous resilience and justice 
  - Effective strategies for advocacy and understanding 
  Our guide stands out due to its thorough exploration of important topics, ensuring that you grasp the material fully. Concepts are not merely touched upon; they are examined with care and depth. 
  Crafted with a clear layout and straightforward language, our guide promises seamless transitions between topics. Say goodbye to complicated terminology and welcome clear, precise, and accurately presented information. 
  So, why delay? Click the BUY NOW button, secure your guide, and embark on your journey to understanding Indigenous rights and justice today! 
  Join us in the fight for justice and empowerment through stories of courage and resilience!

  Ver libro

• 

  True Crime Case Histories -...

  Jason Neal

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Twelve True Crime Stories of Murder & Mayhem 
  Book 12 of the True Crime Case Histories Series 
  Readers and Listeners Love This Series - Over 8,000 Five-Star Ratings 
  This series can be listened to in any order. 
  True Crime Case Histories, Volume 12 brings to light twelve new stories spanning the past 80 years, exposing the dark realities of human behavior. 
  A sampling of the stories includes: 
  The Crossword Murder: A young East German boy walked to the cinema to meet friends, but disappeared somewhere along the snow-packed sidewalks. When his body was later found, the only clue investigators had was a crossword puzzle filled out with green ink. 
  Tennessee: There’s also the story of a 14-year-old boy who claimed to be triggered to kill when his teacher uttered a single word. 
  The Ice Cream Killer: In another story, a female ice cream shop owner, who had felt the urge to kill since she was a child, acted on her impulse and kept her victim’s dismembered bodies hidden in the cellar of her ice cream shop. 
  Better Off in Heaven: Another woman, struggling to raise her three boys, felt that her youngest sons were foreign to her, and she believed she could be a much better parent to the eldest son if the other two were in heaven. 
  Plus, many more disturbing stories. 
  You are about to listen to several more stories in this volume that are shocking and disturbing, but they’re also true. These things really do happen in the world. The stories paint a picture of human depravity that many would prefer to remain hidden. However, it is only by dragging evil into the light that we can begin to understand its terrible allure.

  Ver libro

• 

  The Hitchhike

  Mark Paul Smith

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Mark Paul Smith graduated college on an Air Force scholarship with dreams of becoming a pilot. He had some downtime after graduation and before reporting for duty so he decided to hitchhike the world. A decision that would change his life forever.As he traveled, his approach to life and his future decisions changed. He hitchhiked through the Iron Curtain and worked on a collective farm in Hungary only to find that communism wasn't our real enemy. He met people from North Vietnam who showed him the real enemy was the U.S. war machine. Being an American was not popular in those days, but the people of the world showed Smith kindness and kept him alive when he ran out of money. The long road to decision showed him that people everywhere want peace, not war.Mark Paul Smith's hitchhike from Indiana to India in 1972 changed him from being an Air Force Officer into a conscientious objector. His faith in the United States of America was restored when he sued the government and won his case in federal court.His journey is one of faith, contemplation, and awakening, mixed with the freedom and abandonment of the 70s.

  Ver libro

• 

  The Master of Drums - Gene Krupa...

  Elizabeth J. Rosenthal

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  From the early 1930s onward, Gene Krupa was a drum-centric rarity in the jazz world. Never before had a drummer been in the forefront as a solo artist. His galvanizing, unrestrained passion for percussion demanded it. Rocking the rafters, Gene thrilled audiences in ballrooms, nightclubs, and movies. 
   
   
   
  Seemingly born jazz-drum crazy in 1909 to a Polish-immigrant working-class family in South Chicago, Gene was a professional by the age of thirteen and soon made his first recordings. By the early 1930s, he was New York City's most in-demand drummer, and in 1934, joined brilliant clarinetist Benny Goodman's band, helped inaugurate the Swing Era, and played the first-ever swing concert at Carnegie Hall. He formed his own band and shattered racial boundaries by sharing the spotlight with the African-American trumpeter Roy Eldridge. But after a skyrocketing ride to the top, Gene experienced a rollercoaster ride of good and bad luck, emotional highs, and devastating depths. 
   
   
   
  In The Master of Drums, biographer Elizabeth J. Rosenthal crafts a celebratory, honest, and exhaustively researched portrait of a twentieth-century music legend. When he died, Gene Krupa may have left behind a world of grieving friends, colleagues, fans, students, and progeny, but as The Master of Drums proves, his dynamic musical and cultural influences live on.

  Ver libro