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  Don Bachardy - An Artist's Life

  Michael Schreiber, Simon Callow,...

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  A figure as fascinating as any of his celebrated subjects, Don Bachardy has lived an extraordinary life at the heart of Hollywood, literary, and artistic circles. His drawings and paintings reside in museums throughout Europe and the United States, and include portraits of movie stars, writers, artists, and public and private figures of every background—from Bette Davis and Joan Crawford to Tennessee Williams and Truman Capote—all rendered in a candid, expressive style. 
   
   
   
  In this unique oral biography, Bachardy recounts his astonishing story, providing illuminating recollections of celebrity portrait sittings and revelations about his thirty-year relationship with Christopher Isherwood. From their meeting in the 1950s until Isherwood's death in 1986, theirs was a legendary love story, courageous and uncompromising for its time, and remarkable in any era for the creative collaborations and art it continues to inspire. 
   
   
   
  Drawn from one-on-one interviews and conversations conducted at the Santa Monica home Bachardy shared with Isherwood, Michael Schreiber has crafted a biography unlike any other, filled with tantalizing celebrity tales set against the backdrop of Bachardy's artistic and personal journey. Wise, warm, and unflinching, this is a fresh and revealing portrait of a life lived with boundless bravery, curiosity, and love.

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  Literature for the People - How...

  Sarah Harkness

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  Read by the author, Sarah Harkness.From an impoverished childhood in the Scottish highlands to Victorian London, this is the inspiring story of brothers Daniel and Alexander Macmillan who built a publishing empire - and brought Alice in Wonderland to the world. Their remarkable achievements are revealed in this entertaining, superbly researched biography.Daniel and Alexander arrived in London in the 1830s at a crucial moment of social change. These two idealistic brothers, working-class sons of a Scottish crofter, went on to set up a publishing house that spread radical ideas on equality, science and education across the world. They also brought authors like Lewis Carroll, Thomas Hardy and Charles Kingsley, and poets like Matthew Arnold and Christina Rossetti, to a mass audience. No longer would books be just for the upper classes.In Literature for the People Sarah Harkness brings to life these two warm-hearted men. Daniel was driven by the knowledge that he was living on borrowed time, his body was ravaged by tuberculosis. Alexander took on responsibility for the company as well as Daniel’s family and turned a small business into an international powerhouse. He cultivated the literary greats of the time, weathered controversy and tragedy, and fostered a dynasty that would include future prime minister Harold Macmillan.Including fascinating insights about the great, the good and the sometimes wayward writers of the Victorian era, with feuds, friendships and passionate debate, this vibrant book is bursting with all the energy of that exciting period in history.

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  KNOW ABOUT "Martin Luther King...

  Saurabh Singh Chauhan

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  This is small part of the introduction of the book: KNOW ABOUT "Martin Luther King Jr" A Significant Role in American History and the Civil Rights Movement by Saurabh Singh Chauhan. 
  Welcome to the captivating journey through the life and legacy of one of America's most iconic figures, Martin Luther King Jr. In the following pages, we will embark on an exploration of his remarkable contributions to American history and the civil rights movement. Born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia, Martin Luther King Jr. emerged as a beacon of hope during a tumultuous era. His unwavering dedication to justice, equality, and nonviolent protest left an indelible mark on society, transforming the course of history and inspiring generations to come. This biography aims to illuminate the various facets of Martin Luther King Jr.'s life – from his early years in the segregated South to his pivotal role in breaking down racial barriers and advocating for civil rights. Through his eloquent speeches, passionate activism, and strategic leadership, King became a driving force in the fight against racial discrimination and social injustice. As we delve into the chapters that follow, we will journey through his formative experiences, the influences that shaped his worldview, the challenges he confronted, and the triumphs he achieved. We will witness the rise of his nonviolent philosophy, inspired by the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi, and its profound impact on the civil rights movement's strategies. 

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  The Letters & Journals of Lord...

  Mr Punch

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  Step aboard the HMS History and set sail on an epic voyage with "The Letters & Journals of Lord Nelson,” brought to life by the incomparable Charles Dance. 
   
  Discover the remarkable life of Viscount Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), the legendary "Hero" of his time. As a daring commander and strategic genius, Nelson's legacy is woven into the fabric of British naval history. From his triumph at the Battle of Cape St Vincent to the awe-inspiring victories at the Nile (1798) and Copenhagen (1801), his story unfolds with unparalleled drama. 
   
  Delve into the complex tapestry of Nelson's life, marked by both brilliance and scandal. His unapologetic arrogance stands in stark contrast to his passionate, scandalous love affair with the captivating Emma Hamilton. 
   
  But the ultimate chapter of his saga is written in blood on the decks of the HMS Victory. On the fateful day of October 21, 1805, Lord Nelson met his heroic end, struck down by a musket shot during the Battle of Trafalgar, securing the greatest naval victory in Royal Navy history. 
   
  In "The Letters & Journals of Lord Nelson," you'll experience history like never before. Immerse yourself in the intimate words of the man himself, as his personal letters and journals reveal the audacious exploits and deep emotions of England's greatest hero. 
   
  Also available as part of the CLASSIC LETTERS & JOURNALS BOX SET, a sixteen hour, seven-volume edition featuring the letters and journals of Lord Nelson, Charlotte Brontë, Scott of the Antarctic, Queen Victoria, Lord Byron, Jane Austen and Dorothy Wordsworth. Performed by Charles Dance, Imogen Stubbs, Edward Fox, Virginia McKenna, Robert Powell, Fiona Shaw and Jenny Agutter. 
   
  © & ℗ 2022 Mr Punch Audiobooks Ltd

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  Krystal Rising - A biography...

  Krystal Francuzenko

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  Have you every felt like someone did you wrong? Have you ever experienced an abusive situation from someone you never expected it from? Have you ever blamed yourself for things that you knew deep inside where not your fault? Have you ever felt beaten down so much that you couldn't get back up, and then you did with a fight in you that came from nowhere but a hope for a better life? After having faced trauma and betrayals from everywhere, a young woman finally decides to stop letting people take advantage of her and fights back. This book is a biography about a girl who never felt loved or appreciated. Her journey will make you think about life as a whole and open your eyes to many situations women face that society oversees. Reading this Biography will give you a educational perspective of how to deal with anything life throws your way, through life experience from a girl who grew from her lessons, pain, and tribulations. This book is a true life thriller.

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  Conspiracy - History’s Greatest...

  Charlotte Greig

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  22 November 1963: Dallas, Texas. US President John F Kennedy is assassinated as his motorcade passes through the city's streets. The assassin is soon captured, and revealed to be disaffected Communist sympathizer Lee Harvey Oswald. Did Oswald act alone, or did he have help? Is the Bilderberg Group simply a group of international financiers concerned with promoting democracy throughout the world, or is there a more sinister power at work? And what really happened to Princess Diana's Mercedes one warm August night in a Paris underpass? 
   
  Conspiracy looks at a range of the most interesting theories of this nature, from the risibly far-fetched, such as the belief that the world is run by the lizard people, to the only-too-true and tragic such as the overthrow and murder of Chilean President Salvador Allende.

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