Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) was an Italian Renaissance artist, architect, engineer, and scientist. He is renowned for his ability to observe and capture nature, scientific phenomena, and human emotions in all media.
Shirley Chisholm became the first African American congresswoman in 1968. Four years later, she became the first major-party black candidate to make a bid for the U.S. presidency.
Bernard Malamud is considered one of the most prominent figures in Jewish American literature, a movement that began in the s and is known for its combination of tragic and comic elements. Bernard Malamud was born on Ap, in Brooklyn, New York, the first of Max and Bertha Fidelman Malamud's two sons.
Relieve the 20th Century through the eyes and words of Lord Mountbatten - a member of the Royal Family and one of Britain's most highly decorated naval officers. Here, Lord Mountbatten narrates his life story using a wealth of historical material from the archives of the world - including much from his own personal collection.
Hani was described as charming, passionate and charismatic, and soon attracted a cult-like following. He was the only political leader who seemed to have influence over the radical township self-defence groups that had parted from the authority of the ANC.
Curtis Stone was born on 4th November in Melbourne, Australia. His father Bryan Stone is an accountant. Not much is known about his childhood, except that he learnt cooking from the age of four from his grandmother. He studied at the Victoria University before he began his career.
"The Story of My Life" by Helen Keller is an autobiographical account written during the late 19th century. This profound narrative details her experiences as a deaf and blind child, chronicling her struggles and triumphs as she transitions from a world of isolation into one filled with knowledge and communication through the loving guidance of.
The life of Lord Curzon: being the authorized biography of George Nathaniel, Marquess Curzon of Kedleston, K.G. / by the Rt. Hon. the Earl of Ronaldshay v.1.
Osama bin Laden was the founder of al Qaeda and mastermind behind the September 11 attacks. Born in Saudi Arabia, he became a notorious figure in global terrorism, leading to an extensive manhunt and his eventual death in Who is Osama bin Laden?.
Using Richard’s own words, Charles White chronicles a staggering career that spanned the very inception of rock’n’roll, the rise of The Beatles, tussles with God and the Devil, and an erratic series of comebacks. This edition includes a new cover as well as pictures from Little Richard’s own archive and a comprehensive discography.
The definitive biography of The Beatles, hailed as "irresistible" by the New York Times, "riveting" by the Boston Globe, and "masterful" by Time. As soon as The Beatles became famous, the spin machine began to construct a myth -- one that has continued to this day.
It began their tumultuous on-again, off-again relationship that lasted until Between that time, Kim and Eminem had their only child, Hailie Jade Mathers, in , got married in , divorced in , remarried in , and split again that same year.
The grand entrance to the Royal Danish Theatre on Kongens Nytorv in Copenhagen is flanked by statues of seated figures from the history of Danish drama and literature. To the right, is the Norwegian author, philosopher and playwright Ludwig Holberg () by the Danish sculptor Theobald Stein.
People often say Edison was a genius. He answered, "Genius is hard work, stick-to-it-iveness, and common sense." Thomas Alva Edison was born Febru in Milan, Ohio (pronounced MY-lan). In 1854, when he was seven, the family moved to Michigan, where Edison spent the rest of his childhood.