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100 Voices: An Oral History of Ayn Rand
by Scott McconnellAn extensive collection of never-before-published interviews reflecting on Ayn Rand's life and character. Drawing on 100 never-before-published interviews, Scott McConnell presents a unique portrait of a larger-than-life literary giant and a fascinating individual, Ayn Rand. Focusing on the private Rand, McConnell talked to the author's family, friends, fans, and associates, as well as Hollywood stars, university professors, fiction writers, and many more. Arranged in chronological order, these interviews cover a broad range of years, contexts, relationships, and observations on one of the most influential- and controversial-figures of the twentieth century. From Ayn Rand's youngest sister to the woman who inspired the character of Peter Keating in The Fountainhead, the subjects interviewed offer fresh, sometimes surprisingly candid, affectionate, and intriguing insights into a complex and remarkable writer, philosopher, and human being.
100 Women Who Shaped World History
by Gail Meyer RolkaA comprehensive collection of one page synopses of 100 women of major importance in our history. Presents information in chronological order, contains timeline, and a trivia quiz. The book begins in 1503 BC and ends by telling the stories of women who are still making history.
100 Women Who Shaped World History (100 Series)
by Gail Meyer RolkaLearn all about the fascinating lives and tremendous impact of 100 extraordinary women around the world with this fact-filled biography collection for kids. Educational and engaging, 100 Women Who Shaped World History features:Simple, easy-to-read text that has been freshly updatedIllustrated portraits of each figureFascinating facts about famous and lesser-known female figures from historyA timeline, trivia questions, project ideas and more!From Cleopatra to Joan of Arc, Ada Lovelace to Harriet Tubman, Amelia Earhart to Rosa Parks and many more, readers will dive into the lives of 100 female artists, activists, scientists, and icons who left their mark on history. Organized chronologically, this thoroughly researched biography collection offers a look at the contributions these women made and how their talents, discoveries, and ideas have helped guide humanity for thousands of years.
100 World Leaders Who Shaped World History (100 Series)
by Kathy PaparchontisLearn all about the fascinating lives and tremendous impact of 100 influential leaders around the world and throughout history with this fact-filled biography collection for kids 8 and upThis easy-to-read biography collection includes:100 one-page biographies: Find out how these individuals from around the world changed the course of history!Illustrated portraits: Each biography includes an illustration to help bring history to life!A timeline, trivia questions, project ideas, and more: Boost your learning and test your knowledge with fun activities and resources!From Hammurabi to Catherine the Great, Winston Churchill to Nelson Mandela and many more, readers will dive into the lives of 100 kings, dictators, popes, prime ministers, and presidents from all over the world. Organized chronologically, this thoroughly researched biography collection offers a look at how the actions of each leader have affected the course of human history, even hundreds and thousands of years after their reign.
100,000 First Bosses: My Unlikely Path as a 22-Year-Old Lawmaker
by Will HaskellThe underdog story of Will Haskell, who became a Democratic state Senator in 2018 at age twenty-two—taking on an incumbent who had been undefeated for Haskell&’s entire life and earning an endorsement from President Obama—and is determined to pave the way for his peers to transform government from the bottom up.President Obama left office with these parting words for Americans: &“If you&’re disappointed by your elected officials, grab a clipboard, get some signatures, and run for office yourself.&” Twenty-two-year-old Will Haskell decided to do just that. If he ran for office and won, he would become the youngest state Senator in Connecticut history. For years, Haskell&’s hometown had reelected the same politician who opposed passing paid family leave, fought increases in the minimum wage, and voted down expansions of voting rights. Haskell&’s own vision for Connecticut&’s future couldn&’t be more different, and he couldn&’t stand the idea of an uncontested election. In 2018, he would be a college grad looking for his first job. Why not state Senator? When Haskell kicks off his campaign in the spring of his senior year, he&’s an unknown college kid facing a popular incumbent who&’s been in office for over two decades—as long as Haskell&’s been alive. Haskell&’s campaign manager is his roommate and his treasurer is his girlfriend&’s mom. He doesn&’t have any professional experience. But he does have a powerful message: there&’s no minimum age to being on the right side of history. Six months later, Haskell&’s shocking upset victory gives him a historic seat in the state Senate and the responsibility to serve the 100,000 constituents in his district. Like any first job, his first term as a legislator is filled with trial and error. Creating a program that funds free tuition at Connecticut&’s community colleges—nice work. Falling asleep on the senate floor—needs improvement. In the tradition of Pete Buttigieg&’s Shortest Way Home and Greta Thunberg&’s No One Is Too Small to Make a Difference, 100,000 First Bosses is the story of how one twentysomething candidate waged the campaign of his young life, fought for change at the state capitol, and proved that his generation is ready to claim a seat at the table.
1000 CEOs: Proven Strategies for Success from the World's Smartest Executives
by DKFrom humble beginnings to the stratospheric heights of corporate leadership, and all the progress and pitfalls on the way, learn how to succeed from one thousand of the world's most successful chief executives. For anyone interested in developing their business leadership skills, particularly those in middle management looking to advance in their career, 1000 CEOs is packed with colorful and instructive career anecdotes and advice from business leaders around the globe.
1000 Coils of Fear
by Olivia Wenzel'I have more privilege than any person in my family. And I'm still screwed.' From award-winning author Olivia Wenzel comes a captivating and unsettling literary debut about race, politics, feminism, motherhood, nationality and enduring love.A young woman attends a play about the Berlin Wall coming down and is the only Black person in the audience.She is sitting with her boyfriend by a bathing lake and four neo-Nazis show up.In New York, she witnesses Trump's election victory in a strange hotel room and later awakes to panicked messages from friends.Engaging in a witty question and answer with herself, the narrator looks at our rapidly changing times and tells the story of her family: her mother, who was a punk in East Germany and never had the freedom she dreamed of and her absent Angolan father. But in the background of everything is the memory of her twin brother, who died when they were nineteen.Emotional and funny, Olivia Wenzel writes about loneliness and finding joy in life within the roles that society assigns you. 1000 Coils of Fear is a highly original novel both powerfully poetic and full of surprises.'So exuberant, inventive, brainy, sensitive and hilarious that it's like a pyrotechnic flare illuminating the whole woman, past and present, radiant, unique, a voice and a novel to take with us into the future.' FRANCISCO GOLDMAN, author of Monkey Boy 'Bold and exceptional . . . Her impressive writing, born of a brilliant mind, surprises - stylistically, and by its frankness and associations . . . I rode in the passenger seat, beside the beauty and strangeness of 1000 Coils of Fear.' LYNNE TILLMAN, author of Men and Apparitions and Mothercare 'An audacious and disturbing novel.' MICHELLE DE KRETSER, author of Scary Monsters 'An exciting, confident debut.' Publishers Weekly'Impressive, relentless, tender.' Faz
1000 Days on the River Kwai: The Secret Diary of a British Camp Commandant
by Colonel Cary OwtramA British officer recounts his harrowing years as a POW in Thailand, including his time as the camp commandant, in this WWII memoir.Colonel Cary Owtram served with the 137th Field Regiment, Royal Artillery, and the 11th Indian Infantry Division in Malaysia. After being captured by the Japanese in Singapore, he was transported to the infamous Burma railway. He went on to spend the next three and a half years in grueling captivity in Thailand, first in Ban Pong Camp and then Chungkai Camp—one of the largest POW camps in the region. Owtram was appointed the British Camp Commandant at Chungkai, making him responsible for his fellow prisoners—a heavy responsibility added to the general deprivation and hardship suffered by all. During that time, Owtram kept a secret diary in which he recorded the brutal experience of surviving day to day and attempting to deal with their harsh and unpredictable Japanese captors. It is not only the prisoners who suffered, but also their families at home. The postscript by Owtram’s daughters vividly demonstrates the agonies of doubt and worry that loved ones went through and the effect of the experience on all.
1000 Years of Joys and Sorrows: A Memoir
by Ai WeiweiIn Ai Weiwei&’s widely anticipated memoir, &“one of the most important artists working in the world today&” (Financial Times) tells a century-long epic tale of China through the story of his own extraordinary life and the legacy of his father, the nation&’s most celebrated poet. &“With uncommon humanity, humbling scholarship, and poignant intimacy, Ai Weiwei recounts a life of courage, argument, defeat, and triumph. His is one of the great voices of our time.&”—Andrew SolomonHailed as &“an eloquent and seemingly unsilenceable voice of freedom&” by The New York Times, Ai Weiwei has written a sweeping memoir that presents a remarkable history of China over the last hundred years while also illuminating his artistic process.Once an intimate of Mao Zedong and the nation&’s most celebrated poet, Ai Weiwei&’s father, Ai Qing, was branded a rightist during the Cultural Revolution, and he and his family were banished to a desolate place known as &“Little Siberia,&” where Ai Qing was sentenced to hard labor cleaning public toilets. Ai Weiwei recounts his childhood in exile, and his difficult decision to leave his family to study art in America, where he befriended Allen Ginsberg and was inspired by Andy Warhol. With candor and wit, he details his return to China and his rise from artistic unknown to art world superstar and international human rights activist—and how his work has been shaped by living under a totalitarian regime.Ai Weiwei&’s sculptures and installations have been viewed by millions around the globe, and his architectural achievements include helping to design the iconic Bird&’s Nest Olympic Stadium in Beijing. His political activism has long made him a target of the Chinese authorities, which culminated in months of secret detention without charge in 2011. Here, for the first time, Ai Weiwei explores the origins of his exceptional creativity and passionate political beliefs through his life story and that of his father, whose creativity was stifled.At once ambitious and intimate, Ai Weiwei&’s 1000 Years of Joys and Sorrows offers a deep understanding of the myriad forces that have shaped modern China, and serves as a timely reminder of the urgent need to protect freedom of expression.
1000 Years of Joys and Sorrows: A Memoir
by Ai WeiweiIn his widely anticipated memoir, Ai Weiwei--one of the world's most famous artists and activists--tells a century-long epic tale of China through the story of his own extraordinary life and the legacy of his father, Ai Qing, the nation's most celebrated poet. Hailed as "the most important artist working today" by the Financial Times and as "an eloquent and unsilenceable voice of freedom" by The New York Times, Ai Weiwei has written a sweeping memoir that presents a remarkable history of China over the last 100 years while illuminating his artistic process. Once an intimate of Mao Zedong, Ai Weiwei's father was branded a rightist during the Cultural Revolution, and he and his family were banished to a desolate place known as "Little Siberia," where Ai Qing was sentenced to hard labor cleaning public toilets. Ai Weiwei recounts his childhood in exile, and his difficult decision to leave his family to study art in America, where he befriended Allen Ginsberg and was inspired by Andy Warhol. With candor and wit, he details his return to China and his rise from artistic unknown to art world superstar and international human rights activist--and how his work has been shaped by living under a totalitarian regime. Ai Weiwei's sculptures and installations have been viewed by millions around the globe, and his architectural achievements include helping to design the iconic Bird's Nest Olympic Stadium in Beijing. His political activism has long made him a target of the Chinese authorities, which culminated in months of secret detention without charge in 2011. Here, for the first time, Ai Weiwei explores the origins of his exceptional creativity and passionate political beliefs through his own life story and that of his father, whose own creativity was stifled. At once ambitious and intimate, 1000 Years of Joys and Sorrows offers a deep understanding of the myriad forces that have shaped modern China, and serves as a timely reminder of the urgent need to protect freedom of expression.
1000 anos de alegrias e tristezas: Memórias
by Ai WeiweiAS MEMÓRIAS DE AI WEIWEI, UM DOS MAIS IMPORTANTES ARTISTAS E ATIVISTAS DA ACTUALIDADE Ambicioso e intimista, 1000 ANOS DE ALEGRIAS E TRISTEZAS oferece-nos um conhecimento profundo das várias forças que fizeram da China o que ela é hoje e é, ao mesmo tempo, um alerta para a necessidade urgente de proteger a liberdade de expressão. Em 1000 ANOS DE ALEGRIAS E TRISTEZAS, Ai Weiwei oferece-nos uma descrição impressionante da China dos últimos 1000 anos ao mesmo tempo que reflecte sobre o seu processo artístico. Além de explorar as origens da sua criatividade fora de série e das suas apaixonadas convicções políticas, Weiwei revela ainda a história do seu pai, Ai Qing, outrora o poeta mais influente da China e companheiro próximo e íntimo de Mao Tsé-Tung. Durante a Revolução Cultural Chinesa, Ai Qing foi considerado de direita e condenado a trabalhos forçados. Toda a sua família, incluindo o filho, foi desterrada para uma parte remota e desolada do país a que chamavam «Pequena Sibéria». Nas suas memórias, Weiwei descreve uma infância no exílio e conta-nos a difícil decisão de abandonar a família para ir estudar Arte nos Estados Unidos, onde se tornou amigo de Allen Ginsberg e encontrou em Marcel Duchamp e Andy Warhol uma inspiração. Com honestidade e sageza, descreve o seu regresso à China e a sua ascensão de artista desconhecido a estrela da cena artística internacional e activista pelos direitos humanos - sem esquecer a forma como o seu trabalho tem sido moldado pela vivência sob um regime totalitário. As esculturas e instalações de Ai Weiwei já foram vistas por milhões de pessoas em todo o mundo e um dos seus feitos arquitectónicos inclui a sua contribuição no desenho do Estádio Olímpico "Ninho de Pássaro", em Pequim. O seu activismo político pô-lo desde cedo na mira das autoridades chineses, o que culminou numa detenção secreta em 2011 e que viria a terminar, ao fim de alguns meses, numa libertação sem qualquer queixa formal apresentada. Ambicioso e intimista, 1000 ANOS DE ALEGRIAS E TRISTEZAS oferece-nos um conhecimento profundo das várias forças que fizeram da China o que ela é hoje e é, ao mesmo tempo, um alerta para a necessidade urgente de proteger a liberdade de expressão.
1000 años de alegrías y penas: Memorias
by Ai WeiweiUna historia épica de China contada por un testigo excepcional, pero también un maravilloso relato que ilustra el poder del arte para generar cambios y la urgente necesidad de proteger la libertad de expresión. Ai Weiwei es uno de los artistas más famosos del mundo, un creador que rebasa los límites del mundo del arte y ha logrado ser un fenómeno social, un valiente activista y un apasionado defensor de la libertad de expresión. En estas memorias rastrea por primera vez los orígenes de su excepcional creatividad y sus ideas políticas, y explora con lucidez y agudeza la multitud de fuerzas que han dado forma a la China moderna; un ejercicio que además traza una extraordinaria historia del país durante los últimos cien años. Las esculturas e instalaciones de Weiwei son admiradas en todo el mundo, y sus logros arquitectónicos incluyen la participación en el diseño del icónico Estadio Nacional de Pekín. No obstante, su disidencia lo ha convertido durante mucho tiempo en un objetivo de las autoridades chinas, lo que dio lugar a una aterradora detención secreta en 2011. Su padre, Ai Qing, uno de los poetas chinos más célebres del siglo XX y en su día amigo íntimo de Mao Zedong, fue calificado de derechista durante la Revolución Cultural, y él y su familia fueron desterrados a un lugar desolado conocido como «la Pequeña Siberia», donde fue condenado a trabajos forzados limpiando baños públicos. El artista relata su infancia en el exilio y la difícil decisión de dejar a su familia para estudiar arte en Estados Unidos, donde trabó amistad con Allen Ginsberg y se inspiró en Andy Warhol. Con franqueza e ingenio, detalla su regreso a China y su ascenso de figura anónima a superestrella del mundo del arte. La crítica ha dicho...«Unas memorias que se elevan por encima de la historia para alcanzar los límites del alma. Un notable testimonio sobre el eterno poder de la verdad simple y audaz, que subraya que, cuando no tiene el valor de decirla, un artista es un mero decorador y un ciudadano es un súbdito.»Edward Snowden «Uno de los mejores artistas vivos del mundo. Su obra, imprevisible e inmensamente personal, siempre invita a la reflexión.»Elton John «Con una humanidad fuera de lo común, una erudición humilde y una intimidad conmovedora, relata una vida de coraje, polémica, triunfos y derrotas. Con cierta ironía y humor, ha escrito una obra maestra elegante y exquisitamente seria sobre su China, que es en realidad un libro sobre nuestro mundo. Una de las grandes voces de nuestro tiempo.»Andrew Solomon «El libro ofrece una imagen clara -que por momentos recuerda a Kafka y Solzhenitsyn- de varias décadas de la historia de China y de los terribles costes del régimen autoritario. Un apasionado testimonio que da fe del poder duradero del arte para desafiar al Estado y al statu quo, para afirmar verdades esenciales e inconvenientes, y para reivindicar la necesidad de imaginación y voluntad frente a la represión.»Michiko Kakutani «Estas memorias íntimas e inquebrantables son un clásico instantáneo en la literatura sobre el ascenso de China, una protesta contra la destrucción de la memoria y un glorioso testamento del poder de la libertad de expresión. Este libro dice tanto sobre el futuro como sobre el pasado.»Evan Osnos
1001 Australian Nights
by Dave GraneyLegendary rock showman Dave Graney takes us on a journey about self-discovery. As a young man fired up by punk rock he sets off on a road-trip from small-town Australia, outside of life and looking for a way in. When he loses the map Graney discovers his groove, then twists and turns through three decades as a working artist. When Graney takes the wheel, you don't know where you'll end up - or if you'll get there safe. This ain't no standard rock'n'roll trip; it's an education. This is Graney up close, out there and on his game. Turn it up loud.
1001 Nights in Iraq
by Shant KenderianShant Kenderian's visit to Baghdad in 1980, at age seventeen, was supposed to be a short one -- just enough time to make peace with his estranged father before returning to his home in the United States. But then Saddam Hussein invaded Iran and sealed off Iraq's borders to every man of military age -- including Shant. Suddenly forced onto the front lines, his two-week visit turned into a nightmare that lasted for ten years. 1001 Nights in Iraq presents a human story that provides unique insight into a country and culture that we only get a hint of in the headlines. After surviving the horrors of the Iran-Iraq War, Shant was then forced to fight on the front lines of Desert Storm without being given the proper equipment, including a gun, but miraculously survived to be captured by the Americans and become a POW. He underwent starvation, heavy interrogations, and solitary confinement, but what broke him in the end was his love affair with a female American soldier. Yet throughout this whole ordeal, Shant never lost his respect for people, his faith in God, or his sense of humor.
1001 People Who Made America
by Alan AxelrodFrom the famous to the infamous, from the virtuous to the notorious, from Thomas Jefferson to Madonna, historian Axelrod profiles key figures in American politics, arts, science, business, religion, and popular culture. The brief profiles are arranged alphabetically, about three to a page, and describe each person's major contributions. The book's scope begins centuries before there was a United States and continues through the 21st century. Without a timeline, chronology, or categories, the book will probably be more comfortable on general reader's coffee tables than in students' backpacks. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
1001 People Who Made America
by Alan AxelrodIn this companion to his popular 1001 Events That Made America, Alan Axelrod suggests we can answer this question only after we look with an open mind into all the areas of our collective past. 1001 People Who Made America does just that, highlighting the famous as well as the infamous, the virtuous as well as the notorious, from the nation's earliest days to the present. Serving up history in lively, accessible bits, the book presents a who's who?
101 Dumb Financial Mistakes Business Owners Make and How to Avoid Them
by Ruth KingMany business owners downplay the importance of managing their finances—until they’re in trouble. When a business can’t meet payroll and supplier bills are overdue, when a loyal customer leaves and there’s a huge tax bill looming, that’s when owners discover the 101 Dumb Financial Mistakes they’ve been making. 101 Dumb Financial Mistakes and How to Avoid Them helps business owners prevent these mistakes before it is too late and they are in the middle of a financial crisis. Ruth King’s 101 Dumb Financial Mistakes and How to Avoid Them reveals common mistakes that can happen in any business: from pricing and Profit & Loss Statement issues to theft and Balance Sheet mistakes. With over 40 years of experience working with business owners, Ruth King has seen these mistakes repeatedly. She created 101 Dumb Financial Mistakes and How to Avoid Them as a resource for business owners to avoid many common mistakes by providing them the tools they need to avoid sleepless nights and worry.
101 Myths of the Bible: How Ancient Scribes Invented Biblical History
by Gary GreenbergGreenberg, a lawyer who's also president of the Biblical Archaeology Society of New York, explores how the myths and legends of neighboring cultures are built into the foundations of the modern monotheistic religions. He describes a long and continuous relationship between ancient Israel and Egypt, examining Old Testament stories to link Egyptian motifs and mythology to Hebrew interpretation of its earliest history. For his study, he looked for three kinds of biblical stories: those with at least two contradictory accounts; those with parallels in earlier myths and legends; and those involving incidents "that simply couldn't be true. " Annotation c. Book News, Inc. , Portland, OR (booknews. com)
101 Reasons to Vote for Hillary
by Wilson Casey101 REASONS TO VOTE FOR HILLARY CLINTONAs the 2016 elections approach, Hillary Clinton’s presidential candidacy is one of the hottest topics among voters and the media. Clinton has worn many hats in congress and is a well-respected leader--voters consider her one of the best female candidates for the president’s seat in history. She does not succumb to pressure and has the experience this country has been longing for. 101 Reasons to Vote for Hillary Clinton will help readers understand why Clinton’s backbone and relationship with America make her a perfect presidential candidate including:The US would have its First Female President.Clinton supports policies implemented by the previous administration like Affordable Care Act.She is a highly experienced: a former Senator, Secretary of State, and First Lady.Clinton is pro-choice and pro-environment.101 Reasons to Vote for Hillary Clinton will make decision-making at the 2016 elections easy and meaningful.101 REASONS TO VOTE AGAINST HILLARY CLINTONHillary Clinton’s presidential candidacy is one of the most talked about issues of the 2016 elections. As a former Senator, First Lady, and Secretary of State, she continues to be a controversial figure and is larger known as someone who will lead the country with a backhanded agenda of "my way or no way.” 101 Reasons Not to Vote for Hillary Clinton will help readers understand why Clinton’s uncompromising character and experience do not make her a strong presidential candidate, such as:Americans don’t need another Clinton in the White House after the Bill Clinton scandal.Simply put, she seems "cold”.Clinton voted for the war in Iraq.She was once a republican, now she’s a democrat who is considered a centrist by members of her own party.And much more.101 Reasons Not to Vote for Hillary Clinton will bring a fresh and concise perspective on Clinton’s candidacy during the elections.
101 Things Everyone Should Know about Theodore Roosevelt
by Sean AndrewsThe inside story of Teddy's life and presidency! You probably know that Theodore Roosevelt was the 26th president of the United States, but did you also know that he suffered great bouts of homesickness? Or that he carried a vial of morphine at all times in case he ever needed to take his own life? Though the image of President Theodore Roosevelt is one of fringed suede jackets and wire circles of glass framing a serious and scowling face, the man behind this image was a spectacularly intelligent and complex individual. 101 Things Everyone Should Know about Theodore Roosevelt explores the nuances of his famous life, giving little-known facts that complete the picture of Theodore Roosevelt. From his crippling childhood to his involvement with the Rough Riders, this book celebrates the American icon whose beliefs are still riveting almost 100 years after his death.
101 Things Everyone Should Know about Theodore Roosevelt: Rough Rider. President. American Icon.
by Sean AndrewsThe inside story of Teddy's life and presidency!You probably know that Theodore Roosevelt was the 26th president of the United States, but did you also know that he suffered great bouts of homesickness? Or that he carried a vial of morphine at all times in case he ever needed to take his own life?Though the image of President Theodore Roosevelt is one of fringed suede jackets and wire circles of glass framing a serious and scowling face, the man behind this image was a spectacularly intelligent and complex individual. 101 Things Everyone Should Know about Theodore Roosevelt explores the nuances of his famous life, giving little-known facts that complete the picture of Theodore Roosevelt. From his crippling childhood to his involvement with the Rough Riders, this book celebrates the American icon whose beliefs are still riveting almost 100 years after his death.
101 Things You Didn't Know About Da Vinci: The Secrets of the World's Most Eccentric and Innovative Genius Revealed!
by Shana PriwerThanks to the international bestseller The Da Vinci Code, people are more fascinated with Leonardo Da Vinci than ever. This multitalented man--arguably the greatest genius of all time--was not only a magnificent artist, scientist, and inventor, but also a politically minded radical who defied convention and participated in secret societies. This engaging, entertaining book reveals all the secrets about this wildly gifted man, from his prescient inventions and his lost art to his animal rights activism and his sexual preferences--not to mention his enemies and allies in the dark, turbulent world of his time. Readers learn everything they didn't know about the quintessential Renaissance Man the easy way, thanks to the engaging style of 101 Things You Didn't Know about Da Vinci.
101 Things You Didn't Know About Lincoln
by Brian Thornton Richard W. DonleyOne hundred fifty years after his death, Abraham Lincoln remains one of America's most fascinating, brilliant, and visionary leaders. He's idolized as a hero, a legend, and even a secular saint. But what about the real man behind the stone monument? In this engaging, intelligent book, you'll learn about more than just his savvy political skills and Civil War power plays. 101 Things You Didn't Know about Lincoln reveals other little known details of his personal and professional life, including: how Lincoln escaped death more than once as a child; why he once used a chicken bone to argue a court case; why the Lincolns keep goats at the White House; when and why he grew that beard; how John Wilkes Booth's brother saved Lincoln's son; who tried to rob Lincoln's grave; and more! Filled with these and other offbeat facts, 101 Things You Didn't Know about Lincoln is sure to fascinate, whether you're a newcomer to Lincoln legend and lore, or a hardcore history buff!
101 Things You Didn't Know About Lincoln: Loves And Losses! Political Power Plays! White House Hauntings!
by Brian ThorntonDiscover the man behind the myth.One hundred fifty years after his death, Abraham Lincoln remains one of America's most fascinating, brilliant, and visionary leaders. He's idolized as a hero, a legend, and even a secular saint. But what about the real man behind the stone monument?In this engaging, intelligent book, you'll learn about more than just his savvy political skills and Civil War power plays. 101 Things You Didn't Know about Lincoln reveals other little known details of his personal and professional life, including:How Lincoln escaped death more than once as a childWhy he once used a chicken bone to argue a court caseWhy the Lincolns kept goats at the White HouseWhen and why he grew that beardHow John Wilkes Booth's brother saved Lincoln's sonWho tried to rob Lincoln's graveFilled with these and other offbeat facts, 101 Things You Didn't Know about Lincoln is sure to fascinate, whether you're a newcomer to Lincoln legend and lore, or a hardcore history buff!
101 Things You Didn’t Know about Da Vinci: Inventions, Intrigue, and Unfinished Works (101 Things)
by Cynthia Phillips Shana PriwerTimed to coincide with the release of Walter Isaacson’s latest biography on the famous painter and inventor, as well as the latest thriller in Dan Brown’s Da Vinci Code series, this book includes 101 in-depth facts about Leonardo Da Vinci.101 Things You Didn’t Know About Da Vinci provides you with all the fascinating facts you didn’t know about the famous artist, inventor, and creator of the Mona Lisa and the Vitruvian Man, including details about his personal life, information about his inventions and art, his interactions with his contemporaries, and his impact on the world since his death. Some facts include: —Da Vinci was left handed, and wrote from right to left, even writing his letters backwards. —Da Vinci’s The Last Supper started peeling off the wall almost immediately upon completion, due to a combination of the type of paint Leonardo used and the humidity —Among Leonardo’s many inventions and creations was a mechanical lion he created to celebrate the coronation of King François I of France Whether you’re seeking inspiration, information, or interesting and entertaining facts about history’s most creative genius, 101 Things You Didn’t Know About Da Vinci has just what you’re looking for!