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Obama's Legacy
by The Washington PostIn this timely retrospective, leading voices from The Washington Post come together to discuss Barack Obama’s historic presidency. When President Obama was elected, he was a figure of hope for many Americans. Throughout his presidency, he has become far more than a symbol of change; he has enacted countless programs and policies that have made an impact on the country. As his term comes to an end, we look back on what has defined Obama as an American leader. Providing insight into everything from his politics to his family, this collection of articles examines the highlights of the Obama administration. The award-winning journalists at The Washington Post have brought together stories from the last eight years to commemorate the indelible mark our most recent president has made on the United States. Featuring over a hundred historic photos and articles from eight Pulitzer Prize winners, Obama’s Legacy is the perfect way to close out the first family’s years in the White House.
Obama on the Couch: Inside the Mind of a President
by Justin FrankEven though he's three years into his term as President, many Americans feel like they don't know the "real" Barack Obama. From the idealistic campaigner who seemed to share our dreams, and who promised to fulfill our lofty expectations, to pragmatic politician who has repeatedly compromised on the promises of his campaign, it indeed seems as though there are two Obamas. What to make of this? How can the electorate get a better sense of its commander-in-chief, and how can the President more effectively lead a nation in a moment of turmoil and crisis? These questions are of great interest to most Americans, but the questions - and their potential answers - are especially intriguing for a psychiatrist eager to diagnose and help cure the ills that plague our country. Here, Justin Frank, M.D. ,a practicing psychoanalyst and the author of the New York Times bestseller Bush on the Couch - brings a new patient into his office, and the results of his sessions are not only fascinating, but they provide valuable insights that will help readers in their frustrating pursuit of the President's character. Obama's transformation over the course of his brief but incredibly well-examined political career has left some supporters disillusioned and has further frustrated opponents. To explore this change in behavior, and Obama's seeming inability to manage the response to his actions, Dr. Frank delves into his past, in particular, the President's turbulent childhood, to paint a portrait of a mixed-race child who experienced identity issues early in life, further complicated by his father's abandonment. As he addresses everything from Obama's approach to health care reform, his handling of the Gulf Oil spill, to his Middle East strategies, Dr. Frank argues that the President's decisions are motivated by inner forces - in particular, he focuses on Obama's overwhelming need to establish consensus, which can occasionally undermine his personal--and his party's--objectives. By examining the President's memoirs, his speeches, and his demeanor in public, Dr. Frank identifies the basis for some of his confusing or self-defeating behavior. Most significantly, he looks at the President's upbringing and explores the ways in which it has shaped him--and what this means for our nation and its future. Obama is a complex and mysterious figure who inspires many questions and great interest from Republicans, Democrats, and from the rabid 24-hour news cycle; this book provides what everyone's been looking for: an intriguing and provocative assessment of the President's strengths, weaknesses, and even what could be called his destructive tendencies, ultimately drawing connections that will enable readers to interpret recent history in revealing new ways. As Obama's first term comes to a close, speculation about the future will only grow more intense; Obama on the Couch will give average citizens and pundits alike a way to help all of us anticipate what the President will do next--and what the future of our country might hold. Dr. Justin Frank, a highly regarded national expert on psychoanalysis, is a clinical professor in the Department of Psychiatry at George Washington University Medical Center. He is a sought-after teacher and lecturer on psycho-political life in America. His numerous publications and media appearances range from articles in popular magazines to the New York Times-bestselling book, Bush on the Couch (HarperCollins 2004). Dr. Frank lives in Washington, DC with his wife and their two Portuguese Water Dogs, neither of which is related to Bo Obama.
Obama and China's Rise
by Jeffrey A. Bader"Future presidents will need to find the right balance in China policy, so as to maintain America's strength and watchfulness but not fall into the classic security dilemma, wherein each side believes that growing capabilities reflect hostile intent and responds by producing that reality. I believe that President Obama struck that balance." --From Obama and China's RiseIn 2005, veteran diplomat and Asia analyst Jeffrey Bader met for the first time with the then-junior U.S. senator from Illinois. When Barack Obama entered the White House a few years later, Bader was named the senior director for East Asian affairs on the National Security Council, becoming one of a handful of advisers responsible for formulating and implementing the administration's policy regarding that key region. For obvious reasons--a booming economy, expanding military power, and increasing influence over the region--the looming impact of a rising China dominated their efforts.Obama's original intent was to extend U.S. influence and presence in East Asia, which he felt had been neglected by a Bush administration fixated on the Middle East, particularly Iraq, and the war on terror. China's rise, particularly its military buildup, was heightening anxiety among its neighbors, including key U.S. allies Japan and South Korea. Bader explains the administration's efforts to develop stable relations with China while improving relationships with key partners worried about Beijing's new assertiveness.In Obama and China's Rise, Bader reveals what he did, discusses what he saw, and interprets what it meant--first during the Obama campaign, and then for the administration. The result is an illuminating backstage view of the formulation and execution of American foreign policy as well as a candid assessment of both. Bader combines insightful and authoritative foreign policy analysis with a revealing and humanizing narrative of his own personal journey.
Obama and China's Rise
by Jeffrey A. Bader"Future presidents will need to find the right balance in China policy, so as to maintain America's strength and watchfulness but not fall into the classic security dilemma, wherein each side believes that growing capabilities reflect hostile intent and responds by producing that reality. I believe that President Obama struck that balance." -From Obama and China's RiseIn 2005, veteran diplomat and Asia analyst Jeffrey Bader met for the first time with the then-junior U.S. senator from Illinois. When Barack Obama entered the White House a few years later, Bader was named the senior director for East Asian affairs on the National Security Council, becoming one of a handful of advisers responsible for formulating and implementing the administration's policy regarding that key region. For obvious reasons-a booming economy, expanding military power, and increasing influence over the region-the looming impact of a rising China dominated their efforts.Obama's original intent was to extend U.S. influence and presence in East Asia, which he felt had been neglected by a Bush administration fixated on the Middle East, particularly Iraq, and the war on terror. China's rise, particularly its military buildup, was heightening anxiety among its neighbors, including key U.S. allies Japan and South Korea. Bader explains the administration's efforts to develop stable relations with China while improving relationships with key partners worried about Beijing's new assertiveness.In Obama and China's Rise, Bader reveals what he did, discusses what he saw, and interprets what it meant-first during the Obama campaign, and then for the administration. The result is an illuminating backstage view of the formulation and execution of American foreign policy as well as a candid assessment of both. Bader combines insightful and authoritative foreign policy analysis with a revealing and humanizing narrative of his own personal journey.
Obama and America's Political Future (Alexis de Tocqueville lectures on American politics #4)
by Theda SkocpolBarack Obama’s galvanizing victory in 2008, coming amid the greatest economic crisis since the 1930s, opened the door to major reforms. But the president quickly faced skepticism from supporters and fierce opposition from Republicans, who scored sweeping wins in the 2010 midterm election. Here, noted political scientist Theda Skocpol surveys the political landscape and explores its most consequential questions: What happened to Obama’s new New Deal? Why have his achievements enraged opponents more than they have satisfied supporters? How has the Tea Party’s ascendance reshaped American politics? Skocpol’s compelling account rises above conventional wisdom and overwrought rhetoric. The Obama administration’s response to the recession produced bold initiatives-health care reform, changes in college loans, financial regulation-that promise security and opportunity. But these reforms are complex and will take years to implement. Potential beneficiaries do not readily understand them, yet the reforms alarm powerful interests and political enemies, creating the volatile mix of confusion and fear from which Tea Party forces erupted. Skocpol dissects the popular and elite components of the Tea Party reaction that has boosted the Republican Party while pushing it far to the right at a critical juncture for U. S. politics and governance. Skocpol’s analysis is accompanied by contributions from two fellow scholars and a former congressman. At this moment of economic uncertainty and extreme polarization, as voters prepare to render another verdict on Obama’s historic presidency, Skocpol and her respondents help us to understand its triumphs and setbacks and see where we might be headed next.
Obama (The Historic Journey)
by Bill Keller Jill AbramsonThis is the remarkable story of Barack Obama's journey to the White House, as told by the greatest cultural recorders in the world, the staff of The New York Times. From the first mention of Barack Obama in its pages (when he was elected president of the Harvard Law Review), to his electrifying speech at the 2004 Democratic Convention, to the days and months of the hard-fought, innovative campaign for Presidency, The New York Times has documented, recorded, and analyzed Obama in all the ways that he has irrevocably changed this country. In twelve rich chapters, filled with award-winning photos and graphics, as well as text from Nobel Prize and Pulitzer-winning columnists like Paul Krugman and Thomas Friedman, and seasoned political reporters like Adam Nagourney, The New York Times tells Obama's unlikely and incredible journey from the beginning all the way to his inauguration as President of the United States. Jill Abramson, the managing editor of the Times will provide biographical text and Bill Keller, the executive editor, will pen the introduction. Throughout, there will be profiles of important figures in Obama's life and the campaign-Valerie Jarrett, Hillary Clinton, John McCain, his parents and grandparents, and Michelle Obama. Obama's own writing, from his memoirs and speeches across the country, will be included, along with what will surely be an iconic, groundbreaking speech-his Inauguration Day speech. This book will be a treasured cultural document and the pinnacle of election coverage. This is the best of the best showcasing the most extraordinary political event of recent times.
Oath and Honor: A Memoir and a Warning
by Liz CheneyINSTANT #1 BESTSELLER: A gripping first-hand account of the January 6th, 2021, insurrection from inside the halls of Congress, from origins to aftermath, as Donald Trump and his enablers betrayed the American people and the Constitution—by the House Republican leader who dared to stand up to it. In the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election, Donald Trump and many around him, including certain other elected Republican officials, intentionally breached their oath to the Constitution: they ignored the rulings of dozens of courts, plotted to overturn a lawful election, and provoked a violent attack on our Capitol. Liz Cheney, one of the few Republican officials to take a stand against these efforts, witnessed the attack first-hand, and then helped lead the Congressional Select Committee investigation into how it happened. In Oath and Honor, she tells the story of this perilous moment in our history, those who helped Trump spread the stolen election lie, those whose actions preserved our constitutional framework, and the risks we still face.
Oasis The Masterplan: Photographs by Kevin Cummins, featuring Noel Gallagher in his own words
by Kevin Cummins'This book really brings those early years back to me. Kevin's photographs captured us at the very beginning. This is a must-have book for every Oasis fan.' Noel Gallagher'As iconic photographer, adventurous fan and inside eye-witness, Kevin Cummins has always been where the cultural action is.' Paul Morley"Cummins, typical Manc, combining art with a good time, a sense of beauty, which explains the iconic shots of Liam and Noel in Man City shirts: memorable, defining images." - Miranda Sawyer, Observer'No one has captured the look of alternative UK music over the past half a century more tellingly than Kevin Cummins.' Simon Armitage***How does a band come into being? What are the myriad forces that shape their sound, look and identity? In 1993, Oasis signed to Creation Records and were shortly to begin recording their first album. The following year began with a masterplan - the creation of Oasis. At the centre of this enterprise was celebrated photographer Kevin Cummins, brought on board to help the band find a look that fitted their sound. In Oasis: The Masterplan we follow Cummins as he photographs the band as they cement their identity.Noel Gallagher's thoughts on football, fashion and music and his recollections of that formative year sit alongside those of Cummins himself. Throughout, we see how Oasis played with fashion and were taught how to pose and present themselves as they approached the summer when their first album, Definitely Maybe was released. The story from that moment on is well-known. Featuring 75% previously unseen images the book reveals just how effective the masterplan was to get them to that point.
Oasis Talking Shite
by Not the Gallagher BrothersA hilarious unofficial tribute to the most opinionated and entertainingly cantankerous band in rock and roll history.Hello and listen up. In 1994, with the shock of the lightning that was Oasis&’s force-of-nature debut album, the British band&’s cigarettes-and-alcohol-fueled founding brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher went supernova all around the world. Most artists would have responded to this fame by opting to cast no shadow, saying less in public, or at least being more cautious when they did, reluctant to add to the weight of the world on their shoulders. Not Liam and Noel, who did a strange thing. As if born on a different cloud, they refused to be quiet ones and acquiesce to the typical masterplan for celebrity. For the next thirty years, they never stopped opening their big mouths and shouting out loud their opinions on everything underneath the sky. Whether as stormy as a cloudburst, as playful as a shakermaker, as wise as a headshrinker in a rockin&’ chair, as uncouth as a girl in a dirty shirt with mucky fingers, or as lewd as fuckin&’ in the bushes, their heathen chemistry was always electric—some might say as addictive as morning glory. Oasis Talking Shite celebrates these songbirds&’ refreshing candor, constructing a magic pie of memorable quotes and photographs into a wall of wonder. Here they go let it out on nearly every topic imaginable, including religion, politics, technology, sports, aging, America, aliens, the Big Bang Theory, open-toed shoes, Christmas, SpongeBob SquarePants, other bands, and of course their all-time favorite subject: each other. Timed to the long-awaited Oasis reunion tour in summer 2025, in which they are keeping the dream alive despite just getting older, this book will help you stop crying your eyes out if you didn&’t get tickets. In fact, it&’s an eyeball tickler. D&’you know what I mean? It&’s something to read while waiting for the rapture. It won&’t let you down and gives you something about which to talk tonight or on a Sunday morning call—an opportunity to look back in appreciation (not anger) as well as a reminder of why Liam and Noel will never slide away and definitely (not maybe) live forever as two of the most supersonic rock &‘n&’ roll stars to ever turn up the sun. So put yer money where yer mouth is, bring it on down to the bookstore register, and bag it up.
Oak Island Obsession: The Restall Story
by Lee LambAs Bob and Mildred Lee, they amazed audiences with their death-defying motorcycle act. In reality they were Bob and Mildred Restall, parents of three, who balanced their glamorous show-business career with a happy, stable home life. In October 1959, the Restalls embarked on the ultimate family adventure, as Bob led his family to the east coast of Canada to dig for the famous treasure of Oak Island. For nearly six years they lived without telephone, hydro, or running water while newspapers and magazines chronicled their attempts to solve the mystery of the Money Pit. On August 17, 1965, their quest ended in tragedy when four men died. This biography, compiled by their daughter, includes material written by each family member. Lyrical descriptions of nature, amusing anecdotes, details of the dig, and numerous photographs help to tell the story. This book is a must for Oak Island enthusiasts.
OTRA OPORTUNIDAD (EBOOK)
by Veronica Perdomo#Aprendí que hay que disfrutar el día de hoy. Nunca la felicidad es completa, pero se puede salir adelante#, dice Verónica Perdomo. En julio de 2009 Verónica tuvo un ACV (accidente cerebrovascular) del cual solo una de cada tres personas se recupera. El hemisferio izquierdo de su cerebro, que controla el lenguaje, la memoria y gran parte de las funciones cognitivas, fue el más afectado. Milagrosamente logró despertar, pero durante su lento proceso de recuperación tuvo que atravesar otros dos duros momentos: la pérdida de su padre y de su hermano. Pese a todo, es dueña de una fortaleza y de una alegría que se contagian a los que tienen la oportunidad de conocerla, y que encuentran en ella un modelo a seguir, un ejemplo de lucha y autosuperación. Este libro es una invitación a reflexionar sobre cuáles son las cosas que realmente nos importan, nuestros sueños impostergables, aquello que mantiene vibrando nuestros corazones y nos impulsa a sortear día tras día los obstáculos de la vida.
OPERACION TRAVIATA -CORR Y AUMEN (EBOOK)
by Ceferino ReatoLa versión original de este libro sacudió el tablero político al revelar quiénes, cómo y por qué habían asesinado al líder sindical José Ignacio Rucci el 25 de septiembre de 1973, apenas dos días después del tercer triunfo electoral de Juan Domingo Perón. Rucci era el líder de la Confederación General del Trabajo (CGT) y un valioso alfil en el esquema de poder de Perón. Sin embargo, el crimen quedó impune. "Operación Traviata" (nombre que tomó el operativo para eliminarlo y que da título a esta obra) indagó en las relaciones entre Perón, los montoneros y el sindicalismo; explicó el papel de José López Rega, el ERP, los empresarios y los militares, y sacó a la luz documentación reservada de la embajada de los Estados Unidos. Rápidamente, Operación Traviata se convirtió en un best seller que forzó la reapertura de la causa judicial de este magnicidio, archivada desde hacía casi veinte años, y dio una nueva vida a los libros de investigación al ampliar el paradigma utilizado por la mayoría de los periodistas e historiadores para abordar la violencia política reciente. Esta edición actualizada incluye nuevos datos sobre un asesinato que cambió la historia y suma dos textos inéditos: un Prólogo que examina las razones de la repercusión del libro y del renovado interés sobre los 70, y un Apéndice que desnuda la trama secreta que envuelve la el proceso legal que, si bien avanza a un ritmo lento, puede terminar desarticulando la política de derechos humanos del kirchnerismo, restringida a los crímenes del Terrorismo de Estado de la dictadura militar. También presenta nuevas fotos y documentos. Quizá sea impolítico ahora investigar el crimen de José Rucci en tiempos en que no se habla de los asesinatos de la organización Montoneros. Ceferino Reato, valiente y honesto, lo ha hecho. El resultado es un libro conmovedor como descripción de una época amarga, escrito con el estilo de una novela y con el ritmo del vértigo. No se puede abandonar su lectura hasta llegar a la última página.
OCT 7: The War Against Hamas Through the Eyes of an Israeli Commando Officer
by Capt. Elkana CohenA shocking, detailed account of present-day war as told by an Israeli commando officerThe persona of the Israeli officer who strives for absolute victory is well reflected in Capt. Elkana Cohen's new book —Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Elkana Cohen tells the story of thousands of young reservists who dropped everything on 10/7 and went out to defend our nation —Naftali Bennett, thirteenth Prime Minister of Israel On the morning of October 7, 2023, Israelis awoke to a harrowing reality. Not only were hundreds of rockets being launched from Gaza into Israeli population centers, but the security border between Gaza and Israel had also been breached by several thousand Hamas terrorists. Carnage, not seen since the Second World War, ensued. Elkana Cohen, Captain of an Elite Commando Unit was called, along with thousands of other reservists, to prepare for war. One that will have to ensure nothing less than Israel&’s survival. In notebooks he found on the ground in the streets of Gaza, Cohen began writing a diary. Every day, he candidly documented the sights of the war. From an honest, precise and fluid first-person perspective, Cohen presents the feeling and story of the war from the eyes of the heroes who were there: the dust, the sweat, the brotherhood, the longing, and the awful smell of death and destruction. Cohen&’s writing poignantly describes his relationships with his fellow comrades, the mass arrests of terrorists, the homes of Hamas members, the story of the fallen soldiers, and the desperate hope to bring the hundreds of Israeli hostages home. Why did the prisoner from Jabaliya reveal to IDF soldiers that he had millions of shekels hidden in his house? What's on the Hamas terrorists&’ GoPro cameras? Why did the author feel sick every time he ate meat? How did the soldiers behave when the terrorist they were following went up to the roof of a building with a baby in his arms? OCT 7 is not only the story of one Israeli officer, but it is also the narrative of an entire nation. A nation that stepped up without a moment's hesitation to face an existential challenge with a sense of purpose and mission.
OCME: Life in America's Top Forensic Medical Center
by Bruce Goldfarb"Gripping . . . a brilliant insider's view." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Go behind the scenes inside the nation's preeminent Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, where good people fight the good fight amid the tragedies and absurdities of our agePerfect for fans of Michael Lewis and David Simon (Homicide, The Corner, The Wire, We Own This City)Real life is different from what gets depicted on procedural crime dramas.Equipped with a journalist&’s eye, a paramedic&’s experience and a sardonic wit, Bruce Goldfarb spent ten years with Maryland&’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, where every sudden or unattended death in the state is scrutinized.Touching on numerous scandals, including Derek Chauvin's trial for the murder of George Floyd and the tragic killing in police custody of Freddie Gray, Goldfarb pulls back the curtain on a pioneer institution in crisis.Medical examiners and the investigators and technicians who support them play vital roles in the justice and public health systems of every American community. During Goldfarb&’s time with the Maryland OCME, opioid-related deaths contributed to a significant increase in their workload. Faced with a chronic shortage of qualified experts and inadequate funding, their important and fascinating work has become more challenging than most people could ever imagine.The public gets a skewed view of the relationship between police and medical examiners from procedural crime dramas, Bruce Goldfarb writes of his work inside one of America's most storied forensic centers. We aren&’t on the same team . . . We aren&’t on any team. The medical examiner&’s sole duty is to the deceased person. We speak for the dead.--Praise for Bruce Goldfarb's 18 Tiny Deaths"An engrossing and accessible chronicle of . . . the early years of scientific detection." — The Wall Street Journal"Devotees of TV's CSI will have their minds blown." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
O.W. Gurley (Leaders Like Us #14)
by J. P. MillerChildren learn about one of the most influential African American leaders in history with the biography of businessman O.W. Gurley.O.W. Gurley quickly became one of the most influential African American businessmen in history. Using his funds to help develop the Greenwood neighborhood of Tulsa, Oklahoma, he turned 40-acres of land into the popular “Black Wall Street”.Storybook Features:This children’s book features a glossary with new vocabulary, text-dependent questions, and an extension activity to develop reading comprehension skills.24 pages of vibrant illustrationsLexile 290LAbout RourkeWe proudly publish respectful and relevant non-fiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits!
O.D. Skelton: The Work of the World, 1923-1941
by Norman HillmerO.D. Skelton: The Work of the World, 1923-1941 is a lively and compelling trip through the letters, diary entries, and official memoranda of O.D. Skelton, one of the most important and influential civil servants in twentieth-century Canada. Skelton was a towering foreign policy advisor to Canada's prime ministers and a lonely advocate for the country's independence from Great Britain. His accounts detail his work as he co-operated and clashed with William Lyon Mackenzie King and R.B. Bennett over Canada's participation in the international arena. Norman Hillmer's selection and assessment of Skelton's writings offer a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of the federal government as Skelton systematically built up the Department of External Affairs and the Canadian diplomatic service as instruments of the national interest, confronted the Manchurian, Ethiopian, and Czech crises of the 1930s, aligned himself with senior francophone politicians such as Ernest Lapointe and Raoul Dandurand, and watched in despair as Europe and Asia descended into war. Providing avenues into a time when Canada was struggling to define itself, this collection shows the ways in which O.D. Skelton pushed the country onto the global stage.
O.D. Skelton
by Norman HillmerWhen O.D. Skelton became Prime Minister Mackenzie King's foreign policy advisor in 1923, he was already a celebrated critic of the status quo in international and domestic affairs, a loyal Liberal Party man, and a fervent nationalist who believed Canada needed to steer a path independent of Britain. Two years later, he became the permanent head of Canada's Department of External Affairs. Between then and his tragic death in 1941, Skelton created Canada's professional diplomatic service, staffing it with sharp young men such as Lester B. Pearson.Skelton's importance in Ottawa was unparalleled, and his role in shaping Canada's world was formative and crucial. Using research from archives across Canada and around the world, Norman Hillmer presents Skelton not only as a towering intellectual force but as deeply human - deceptively quiet, complex, and driven by an outsize ambition for himself and for his country. O.D. Skelton is the definitive biography of the most influential public servant in Canada's history, written by one of the most prolific Canadian historians of international affairs and the editor of Skelton's voluminous papers.
O. J. in the Morning, G&T at Night: Spirited Dispatches on Aging with Joie de Vivre
by A. E. Hotchner"Acclaimed author and feisty nonagenarian Hotchner's witty ruminations about the art of living well into old age...with brio and a touch of his trademark sass, Hotchner writes about rediscovering love after 75, finding joy in a scrappy African gray parrot he named after his longtime friend, Ernest Hemingway, and going on his very first safari at age 88." - Kirkus ReviewsWhen youngsters in their seventies and eighties, nervously lurching toward the horizon of ninety, ask me, "What's the secret?" That's what I tell them: "O.J. in the morning, gin and tonic at night."You don't have to be in your seventies or eighties to enjoy A. E. Hotchner's elixir for aging happily, but after reading this charming collection of essays, you may wish you were. Nonagenarian, novelist, playwright, and biographer, Hotchner gives us heartfelt and laugh-out-loud anecdotes that describe his unique reflections on the aging process. His musings cover everything from the outlandish commercials that target the older generation (Viagra, Cialis, and Flomax) to suggestions on adapting the tennis game for seniors (he suggests lowering the net by two inches and moving all outer lines two feet inward) to the advantages of having a pet (his pet parrot often tells guests to "kiss my ass").He can equally capture the headier side of aging, which is bittersweetly revealed in his piece about divorce. With his disarming, eloquent voice and dry sense of humor, Hotch illuminates life's wisdoms through his optimistic, witty, and romantic outlook, all the while making you feel, well, not unhappy about growing older.O.J. in the Morning, G&T at Night is a book of courageous advice, humorous wisdom, and, above all, good strategies for how to stay young at heart.
O'Neill: Son and Playwright, Volume 1
by Louis SheafferWinner of the Theater Library Association's George Freedley Memorial Award as the Best Theater Book of 1968. This is the first volume of Pulitzer Prize-winning Louis Sheaffer's monumental biography of America's greatest playwright. Here is groundbreaking information on every aspect of O'Neill's life up to 1920, when he was launched on Broadway with the opening of "Beyond the Horizon." Louis Sheaffer spent sixteen years researching and writing his well-honored biography. For his work on O'Neill Mr. Sheaffer was awarded three Guggenheim fellowships, two grants-in-aid by the American Council of Learned Societies, and a grant by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
O'Neill: Son and Artist, Volume 2
by Louis SheafferThe second volume in the biography of the playwright Eugene O'Neill, O'Neill, Son and Artist brings Louis Sheaffer's monumental biography of America's foremost playwright to a poignant, dramatic conclusion. Together with the previous volume, O'Neill, Son and Playwright, Sheaffer's biography now stands complete as the most authoritative study ever written about the life of Eugene O'Neill. Based on many sources hitherto unknown or inaccessible, in addition to all the established standard sources, this volume catches the turmoil of O'Neill's private life and illuminates how it shaped and haunted his artistic achievements. Sheaffer introduces fresh material uncovered during seven years of research that recounts O'Neill's personal life in intimate, harrowing detail: the deaths of his family, one by one in rapid succession; the bouts with liquor that nearly killed him; his manic temperament and insatiable restlessness; his acute discomfort in the role of father and the disastrous affect it had on his children; his Strindbergian marriage to Carlotta Monterey, characterized by total dependence and often enough deep hatred on both sides; his later illness, which left him unable to write or dictate, but with a mind at the height of its artistic and intellectual powers. From O'Neill's first Broadway success in 1920, Beyond the Horizon, Sheaffer examines the effect of these crises on his career, most notably on the creation of The Iceman Cometh and Long Day's Journey Into Night. And he refocuses on O'Neill's past, particularly his relations with his family--"the fountainhead of his passion and power"--as this most private dramatist reveals himself more and more nakedly in his plays, finally baring all in his tragic masterpiece of the "four haunted Tyrones," Long Day's Journey Into Night. Vigorously written, scrupulously researched, compassionate in its treatment of the tormented man who "transmuted private history and secret anguish into art," O'Neill, Son and Artist takes its place beside its prizewinning companion volume as a landmark American biography.
O salão dos artistas exilados na Califórnia: Salka Viertel acolheu no exílio atores e intelectuais proeminentes fugidos do nazismo
by Núria AñóSalka Viertel acolheu em seu exílio atores, intelectuais proeminentes e pessoas anônimas fugidas do nazismo. Biografia sobre a figura de Salka Viertel, uma atriz judia que emigrou para Hollywood e ficou popularmente conhecida como a roteirista da atriz Greta Garbo. Além disso, tinha um salão em Santa Mônica, Califórnia, ao qual ia grande parte da intelectualidade europeia no exílio. Salka foi uma mulher muito moderna e interessante para a época e que deve ser conhecida como merece. No libro aparecem temas como a suposta bissexualidade de Salka Viertel e a quantidade de reconhecido amigos que teve, citando apenas alguns: Albert Einstein, Charles Chaplin, Sergei Eisenstein, F. W. Murnau, Max Reinhardt, Arnold Schönberg, Thomas Mann, Bertolt Brecht, Greta Garbo, Montgomery Clift… Da mesma forma como Gertrude Stein e outras mulheres notórias, ela teve seu próprio salão literário pelo qual passaram escritores como Truman Capote, Christopher Isherwood, Gore Vidal e um longo etecetera. Outros temas que engloba são: a Berlim dos anos 20, a passagem do cinema mudo ao falado, visto a partir da Meca de Hollywood. Logo, a ascensão de Hitler e o que isso acarretou para a condição judia, devido à Segunda Guerra Mundial. Mais adiante a Guerra Fria e a caça às bruxas contra o comunismo. O certo é que a motivação da vida de Salka Viertel e do seu círculo de amigos engloba os grandes acontecimentos do século XX. Com tal projeto, a autora recebeu as bolsas de Shanghai Writing Program (China, 2016) e Baltic Centre (Suécia, 2017). “Um relato muito interessante e ainda penso nesses tempos como atuais, já que aos meus olhos, não avançamos muito na questão da aceitação dos “sentimentos interpessoais” em geral. Um grande livro, extremamente importante sobre a Hollywood dos anos trinta e quarenta e a influência de artistas de países eur
O que aprendi com a minha mãe
by Helena Sacadura Cabral«As figuras femininas que mais influenciaram a minha vida foram a minha mãe e a minha avó materna. A elas devo uma boa parte daquilo que sou.» Nestas páginas, Helena Sacadura Cabral partilha memórias ternas e reflexões inspiradoras sobre os vínculos que unem as mães aos seus filhos. Porque, afinal, todos somos marcados pelo que aprendemos com aquela que nos deu a vida.
O homem mais rico do mundo: As muitas vidas de Calouste Gulbenkian
by Jonathan ConlinA biografia definitiva de Calouste Sarkis Gulbenkianm uma das figuras mais enigmáticas da História do século XX, por ocasião dos 150 anos do seu nascimento. Calouste Sarkis Gulbenkian morreu em Lisboa em 1955, aos 86 anos. Era, então, o homem mais rico do mundo.Conhecido como «o senhor cinco porcento» pela sua participação na primeira companhia petrolífera a extrair petróleo no Irão, a sua vida privada é tão elusiva e bizantina quanto a sua forma de negociar. As mulheres de que se fazia acompanhar, os negócios com Estaline, a forma como usava a sua mulher, a encantadora Nevarte, para aprofundar relacionamentos e alianças, a sua paixão por arte. Em Portugal e no mundo, o seu nome estará sempre associado ao mecenato e à maior e mais importante colecção privada de arte do país, exposta na Fundação Gulbenkian. Mas a fortuna que acumulou ao longo da sua vida tinha origem nos negócios do petróleo e acordos de alto nível que mediou entre governos e barões da indústria. Jonathan Conlin enfrenta, neste livro, o caráter quase mítico de Calouste Gulbenkian, escrutinando a vida e os negócios de um dos homens mais influentes do seu tempo. Escrita com total acesso aos arquivos da Fundação Gulbenkian, esta é a biografia de um homem complexo no aniversário dos 150 anos do seu nascimento. Os elogios da crítica: «Calouste Gulbenkian acumulou tantos milhões que podia ter-se tornado, sozinho, uma potência internacional. Jonanthan Conlin, o astuto e obstinado biógrafo deste supermecenas arménio, nunca se deixa iludir pelos subterfúgios e artifícios do negócio do petróleo.»Richard Davenport-Hines
O homem mais feliz do mundo: A vida inspiradora de um sobrevivente de Auschwitz
by Eddie JakuA história inspiradora de um sobrevivente de Auschwitz. Uma história de gratidão, esperança e amizade no mais devastador dos cenários. Um livro devastador e comovente que já conquistou milhares de leitores em todo o mundo. «A felicidade é a única coisa no mundo que se multiplica quando é partilhada.» Eddie Jaku nasceu na Alemanha em 1920 no seio de uma família judaica. Sempre se orgulhara da sua nacionalidade alemã, considerando-a o elemento mais importante da sua identidade: antes de ser judeu, era alemão. No entanto, tudo isso mudaria drasticamente em Novembro de 1938, quando foi detido, espancado e levado para um campo de concentração por soldados nazis. Ao longo dos sete anos seguintes, Eddie enfrentou diariamente os maiores e mais desumanos horrores que alguém pode conceber, primeiro em Buchenwald, depoisem Auschwitz e, por fim, numa marcha de morte Nazi. Perdeu familiares, amigos, o seu país. Por ter sobrevivido, Eddie fez uma promessa: sorrir todos os dias. 75 anos depois, decidiu contar a sua história em homenagem a todos os que pereceram, partilhando o que apendeu e vivendo em pleno a vida que lhe foi concedida. Hoje, acredita que é «o homem mais feliz do mundo». Por ocasião do seu 100. º aniversário, Eddie Jaku oferece-nos um testemunho poderoso, desolador e, ao mesmo tempo, derradeiramente optimista de como a felicidade pode ser encontrada até no momento mais sombrio da Humanidade. Os elogios da crítica: "Que ser-humano tão belo e maravilhoso." Magda Szubanski "Depois de ler este livro, sinto que fiz um amigo. Uma história bela contada por um homem verdadeiramente surpreendente." Daily Telegraph "Eddie olhou o mal olhos nos olhos e permaneceu alegre e gentil… A sua filosofia é uma afirmação de vida." Daily Express "Este relato tão simples e comovente de uma vida notável dá-nos a todos muito que pensar e reflectir… Leitura obrigatória." Canberra Weekly "Para que não esqueçamos o poder do amor, da bondade e da esperança… Uma história eximiamente contada, uma afirmação de vida.» Sydney Morning Herald "Eddie Jaku reconhece que sofreu, mas recusa-se a ser definido por isso. Em vez disso, optou por seguir uma forma radical de Humanidade, uma resistência feroz e tenaz." Australian Book Review "O testemunho de Eddie Jaku poderá ser lido como uma celebração privada de um mal que foi, finalmente, vencido." Country Style "Uma alma magnífica." Lisa Wilkinson "Um testemunho que exalta o poder da esperança, do amor e do apoio mútuo." The Times "Eddie Jaku é um diamante humano. O seu testemunho de sobrevivência, esperança e generosidade é exactamente aquilo de que o mundo precisa neste momento." Zoë Foster Blake