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Robespierre: The Voice of Virtue
by Otto ScottIt is a perverse but almost inescapable phenomenon in the history of violent revolutions that after the first heroic days a colorless bureaucrat will inherit the mantle of leadership. In the Russian Revolution, Lenin was followed by a plodding Stalin rather than a dazzling Trotsky. Even after the American Revolution the celebrated Jefferson barely made it into office as president between two party regulars.The French Revolution was no exception. After the genius and idealism of Mirabeau, Danton, and others who had created the Revolution, it fell into the hands of an unscrupulous and sententious bourgeois lawyer who had been lost among the back benches of the first Estates-General. Like Stalin, Robespierre rose through tireless party service and meticulous attention to detail and finally through the execution of men who had been the real heroes of the Revolution. Unlike Stalin, however, Robespierre was a brilliant orator who ultimately was destroyed on the guillotine by the very terror he had created to eliminate his rivals.In Robespierre: The Voice of Virtue, Otto J. Scott has created an ironic portrait of hypocrisy in power. This biography is a study in moral arrogance, self-proclaimed virtue, and the effectiveness of brutality in the position of political leadership; it is a reenactment of the events that Robespierre came to personify—the Reign of Terror. This political condition has since been re-enacted all too often.
Robin Hood: The Classic Adventure Tale (Collector's Classics Ser.)
by Anne Yvonne Gilbert Nicky Raven Otto BathurstA beautifully illustrated edition of the classic adventure tale!Venture into Sherwood Forest with Robin Hood and his band of rebel outlaws, as they fight against injustice and the evil plotting of Guy of Gisburn. In this captivating tale, Robin Hood must defy the law and face danger to battle corruption, guard the rights of the oppressed, and protect the woman he loves. This new telling combines elements of the many tales surrounding the legendary Robin Hood with modern storytelling. Lavishly illustrated throughout by award-winning artist Anne Yvonne Gilbert and presented in a beautiful jacketed format, this fine edition will appeal to lovers of the legend and newcomers to the story alike.
Robin Hood: The Unknown Templar
by John Paul DavisThe legendary hero of Sherwood Forest, Robin Hood, is a figure who has in equal measure attracted and baffled historians for decades. With the first mention of him coming in Old English ballads, it was long assumed that it was almost impossible that he ever existed at all, and that he firmly belonged in the realm of Errol Flynn, Kevin Costner, and even Mel Brooks movies. Only a few historians have dared to venture that Robin of Sherwood was, in fact, a living and breathing human being. Historian John Paul Davis, while undertaking research on the Knights Templar, has uncovered new evidence on the folk hero that suggests that his ties to that order were much closer than previously supposed. Sticking closely to historical sources as well as the ballads, Davis has produced a new portrait of this intriguing figure with colorful and unique insights into the era that he lived in, reckoned by Davis to be at least 100 years closer to our own than previously supposed. Lavishly illustrated throughout, Robin Hood: The Unknown Templar will be of keen interest to anyone who has been even merely charmed by his legend; potentially explosive reading for those with their own theories of who Robin Hood really was.
Robin Williams
by Andy DouganThis book contains profanity and some descriptions of medical consequences of sexual encounters. Scottish author Andy Dougan holds Robin Williams in high esteem as he demonstrates in this unauthorized biography of one of America's best loved comedians. Through his interviews with Robin Williams, interviews with his friends and colleagues and extensive quotes of interviews Mr. Williams has given to Playboy and People magazines, nearly half of this biography is in Williams' own words. Beginning with the first manifestations of the humor the lonely only child used to exchange with his often absent mother, to the humor that deflected bullies at school, to the humor he used to ease the tension in his acting classes at Julliard to the humor that won the heart of America in Mork and Mindy and Good Morning Vietnam, Dougan traces Williams development from a self absorbed loner to a manic, substance abusing, womanizing actor/comedian who was too insecure to listen to the silence. Dougan traces Robin Williams's growing maturity through his first serious romance, through his first marriage where he was at the same time needy and unfaithful, to his second marriage where he had come to treasure family life. Williams set out to be a serious actor, but it was his irrepressible, spontaneous, train of thought and associative humor which captured the attention of professionals and public alike in stand-up comedy clubs and on television. Williams has made many films, often choosing challenging roles rather than parts sure to break records at the box office. In this biography you will make the journey with him through desperate depression and addiction, failed projects and disappointments to the films which have made him proud and showcased his talent as a comedian as in Mrs. Doubtfire and his serious acting abilities in Awakenings, and his ability to entertain children like his own in Aladdin. The pages are full of Hollywood background material and trivia and the author's pleasant style, fair minded approach and forward momentum will hold any reader's interest. The extensive filmography, list of Williams' top ten grossing movies at the box office, list of sources by chapter and complete index are included and have been carefully checked.
Robin: The Definitive Biography of Robin Williams
by Dave Itzkoff<p>From his rapid-fire stand-up comedy riffs to his breakout role in Mork & Mindy and his Academy Award-winning performance in Good Will Hunting, Robin Williams was a singularly innovative and beloved entertainer. He often came across as a man possessed, holding forth on culture and politics while mixing in personal revelations – all with mercurial, tongue-twisting intensity as he inhabited and shed one character after another with lightning speed. <p>But as Dave Itzkoff shows in this revelatory biography, Williams’s comic brilliance masked a deep well of conflicting emotions and self-doubt, which he drew upon in his comedy and in celebrated films like Dead Poets Society; Good Morning, Vietnam; The Fisher King; Aladdin; and Mrs Doubtfire, where he showcased his limitless gift for improvisation to bring to life a wide range of characters. And in Good Will Hunting he gave an intense and controlled performance that revealed the true range of his talent. <p><i>Robin</i> by Dave Itzkoff shows how Williams struggled mightily with addiction and depression – topics he discussed openly while performing and during interviews – and with a debilitating condition at the end of his life that affected him in ways his fans never knew. Drawing on more than a hundred original interviews with family, friends and colleagues, as well as extensive archival research, <i>Robin</i> is a fresh and original look at a man whose work touched so many lives.</p>
Robinson Canó (Superstars of Baseball)
by Tania RodriguezRobinson Canó has had an amazing life in baseball. He's won the World Series. He's played in All-Star Games, won awards, and made millions of dollars. He's played for one of baseball's most popular teams, the New York Yankees. He's even won the Home Run Derby. Read how Canó learned to love baseball from his father, José. Follow Canó's journey from playing baseball in a Dominican high school to playing in the Major Leagues. Explore the life of one of baseball's biggest stars--and find out how he went from big dreams to the big leagues.
Robinson Crusoe (The Penguin English Library)
by Daniel Defoe'I walk'd about on the shore, lifting up my hands, and my whole being, as I may say, wrapt up in the contemplation of my deliverance ... reflecting upon all my comrades that were drown'd, and that there should not be one soul sav'd but my self ... 'Who has not dreamed of life on an exotic isle, far away from civilization? Here is the novel which has inspired countless imitations by lesser writers, none of which equal the power and originality of Defoe's famous book. Robinson Crusoe, set ashore on an island after a terrible storm at sea, is forced to make do with only a knife, some tobacco, and a pipe. He learns how to build a canoe, make bread, and endure endless solitude. That is, until, twenty-four years later, when he confronts another human being. First published in 1719, Robinson Crusoe has been praised by such writers as James Joyce, Virginia Woolf, and Samuel Johnson as one of the greatest novels in the English language.The Penguin English Library - 100 editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century and the very first novels to the beginning of the First World War.
Robinson Crusoe, U.S.N: The Adventures of George R. Tweed, Rm1c on Japanese-held Guam
by Blake Clark George R. Tweed D. Turner GivensThe narrative of George R. Tweed, a navy man who survived on Japan-held Guam for two and a half years during World War II.
Robinson Family Governess: Letters from Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau, 1911-1913
by Judith BurtnerIn 1911, 22 year old Hettie Belle Matthew takes a daring leap into the unknown as she sails away from her cosmopolitan life in the bustling Bay Area for the remote Hawaiian Islands to work as a Governess for the prominent and wealthy Robinson Family. Letters discovered by her granddaughter over a century later are painstakingly woven together to bring this true story to life with rare insight and authenticity. “Hettie Belle's descriptive letters from over one hundred years ago make me feel as if I know my grandparents well. Her experiences bring the family to life, and I am not able to put the book down!”-- LOIS ROBINSON SOMERS, Descendant “Hettie Belle's charming letters open a fascinating window into the world of Kaua`i and Ni`ihau over 100 years ago. Through her eyes we are introduced to the lives of the plantation elite who ran Kaua`i society and to the magnificent landscapes that surrounded them. Hettie writes with aloha for both land and people, and Judith Burtner provides the necessary context so that we can get the most out of Hetties letters.”--ANDY BUSHNELL, Emeritus Professor of History, Kaua`i Community College
Rock & Roll Jihad
by Salman AhmadMemoir by a Pakistani doctor, Moslem rock star, and UN Ambassador, who embarks on a quest to unite the Western world and Islam through music.
Rock 'n' Roll Soldier: A Memoir
by Dean Ellis Kohler Susan Vanhecke"During a time when none of us knew for sure if we would live or die, I came to know the true power of music." Dean Kohler is about to make it big -- he's finally scored a national record deal! But his dreams are abruptly put on hold by the arrival of his draft notice. Now he's in Qui Nhon, Vietnam, serving as a military policeman. He keeps telling himself he's a musician, not a killer, and that he's lucky he's not fighting on the front lines. When Captain orders him to form a rock band, it's up to Dean to find instruments and players, pronto. Ingenuity and perseverance pay off and soon the band is traveling through treacherous jungle terrain to perform for troops in desperate need of an escape -- even if it's only for three sets. And for Dean -- who lives with death, violence, and the fear that anyone could be a potential spy (even his Vietnamese girlfriend) -- the band becomes the one thing that gets him through the day. During one of the most controversial wars in recent American history, this incredible true story is about music and camaraderie in the midst of chaos.
Rock 'n' Roll Soldier: A Memoir
by Dean Ellis Kohler Susan VanHecke"During a time when none of us knew for sure if we would live or die, I came to know the true power of music."Dean Kohler is about to make it big—he's finally scored a national record deal! But his dreams are abruptly put on hold by the arrival of his draft notice. Now he's in Qui Nhon, Vietnam, serving as a military policeman. He keeps telling himself he's a musician, not a killer, and that he's lucky he's not fighting on the front lines. When Captain orders him to form a rock band, it's up to Dean to find instruments and players, pronto. Ingenuity and perseverance pay off and soon the band is traveling through treacherous jungle terrain to perform for troops in desperate need of an escape—even if it's only for three sets. And for Dean—who lives with death, violence, and the fear that anyone could be a potential spy (even his Vietnamese girlfriend)—the band becomes the one thing that gets him through the day. During one of the most controversial wars in recent American history, this incredible true story is about music and camaraderie in the midst of chaos.
Rock Bottom
by Mallory BorrelliA memoir from childhood neglect, emotional abuse, and a broken home to a teenage pregnancy. Difficulty in trusting others led to a battle of depression and uncertainty in where life was headed. The teenage pregnancy led to a difficult marriage filled with lies, affairs, drug involvement, and eventually a painful divorce. Growing up with a narcissistic mother and alcoholic father led to making difficult decisions with very little guidance. Shortly after the divorce I found myself involved in two more bad relationships with narcissists that took advantage of my empathy and robbed me. I lost my home, battled high debts, and my children lost their father due to drugs. Life seemed impossible. Tragic events took a toll on my mental and physical health. When the nightmares, depression, and anxiety consumed me I turned to therapy. I began taking prescription medications to help. The meds caused severe side effects that led to more poor choices. I contemplated working in a gentlemens club. I ended up in a relationship with my husbandÆs brother and quit eating for several months. My story is a reminder of how childhood trauma leads to the choices we make as adults, but there is hope. Without faith and prayer, I would have never made it out alive. God took my pain to use it for the greater good when I gave my life to him. He turned all of my mistakes and losses around to help me get where I am today in healthy relationships, with an education, and out of depression. You are never too far gone.
Rock Chicks: The Hottest Female Rockers from the 1960s to Now
by Alison Stieven-TaylorBrave: Courageously live your truth sets out a clear roadmap for women to reclaim their personal power, providing them with the knowledge and courage to step into an authentic life. Learn how to listen to your intuition, follow your soul purpose and bravely live your truth. This book helps to identify your personal calling, recognising a destiny that yearns to be fulfilled and provides the skills to recognise the power and courage within to take the leap towards a more meaningful and passionate life. This book is for the woman who feels lost in the midst of all the small decisions in her life. Be it following a career path, climbing the corporate ladder or caring for family, sometimes your focus, personal beliefs and goals get lost in the day to day. Now is the time to identify your personal calling and rediscover the destiny that is meant for you alone.
Rock Concert: An Oral History as Told by the Artists, Backstage Insiders, and Fans Who Were There
by Marc MyersA “fascinating, intimate” oral history of the golden age of the rock concert based on nearly 100 interviews with musicians, fans, and others (Publishers Weekly).Decades after the rise of rock music in the 1950s, the rock concert retains its power as a unifying experience—and as a multi-billion-dollar industry. In Rock Concert, acclaimed music writer Marc Myers delves into the history of this cultural phenomenon, weaving together ground-breaking accounts from the people who were there.Myers combines the tales of icons like Joan Baez, Ian Anderson, Alice Cooper, Steve Miller, Roger Waters, and Angus Young with the disc jockeys, audio engineers, and music journalists, and promoters who organized it all, like Michael Lang, co-founder of Woodstock, to create a rounded and vivid account of live rock’s stratospheric rise.Rock Concert offers a backstage view of rock ‘n’ roll as it evolved through live performance—from the rise of R&B in the 1950s, to the hippie gatherings of the ‘60s, and the growing arena tours of the ‘70s and ‘80s. Elvis Presley’s gyrating hips, the “British Invasion” of the Beatles, the Grateful Dead’s free flowing jams, and Pink Floyd’s The Wall are just a few of the defining musical acts that drive this rich narrative.
Rock Diary: Buddy Holly
by Dafydd Rees Luke CramptonRock Diary: Buddy Holly is a unique, chronological, day-by-day, month-by-month and year-by-year history of the life and career of one of the most popular and influential musicians of all-time. This definitive factual story is the ultimate biographical timeline of one of the architects of rock 'n' roll - from his earliest days as a teenager in Lubbock, Texas through his phenomenal rise as one of America's leading rock pioneers to his tragic early death on the 'day the music died'. Also a continuing timeline on the events and triumphs which make up Holly's astonishing legacy, right up to the present day. Every Holly fact, each recording session and tour, television and radio appearances, all US and UK singles and albums chart and gold/platinum sales achievements, every award ever won, his personal highs and lows - all are included in this detailed, comprehensive rock diary. Simply the best value for the complete history - and backstory - of this iconic star. This is the second volume in the unrivaled Rock Diary series which also includes individual, comprehensive biographies on all the rock greats including the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Elvis Presley, Pink Floyd, U2, Coldplay, Led Zeppelin, Lady Gaga - even Spinal Tap.
Rock Diary: Coldplay
by Dafydd Rees Luke CramptonRock Diary: Coldplay is a unique, chronological, day-by-day, month-by-month and year-by-year history of the life and career of one of the most popular rock bands of the 21st century. This definitive factual story is the ultimate biographical timeline of the British quartet of Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman and Will Champion - from their earliest days as London college students in the late 1990s to their meteoric rise as one of the world's top acts. Every Coldplay fact, each recording session and tour, television, film and radio appearances, all UK and US singles and albums chart and gold/platinum sales achievements, every major award ever won, music videos, solo side projects - all are included in this highly-detailed, comprehensive rock diary. Simply the best value for the complete history - and backstory - of this iconic band. This is the eighth volume in the unrivaled Rock Diary series which also includes individual, comprehensive biographies on all the rock greats including U2, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Elvis Presley, Pink Floyd, Buddy Holly, Led Zeppelin, Lady Gaga - even Spinal Tap.
Rock Diary: Elvis Presley
by Dafydd Rees Luke CramptonRock Diary: Elvis Presley is a unique, chronological, day-by-day, month-by-month and year-by-year history documenting the complete history of the most popular performer of the rock era. This definitive factual story is the ultimate biographical timeline of The King - from his earliest blue collar days in Tupelo, Mississippi and Memphis, to his unmatched rise to lead the freshman class of rock 'n' roll, from his film career in Hollywood to his astonishing live comeback, and his subsequent sad decline and death. Also a continuing, detailed timeline on the events and triumphs which make up Presley's extraordinary legacy, right up to the present day. Every Elvis fact, each recording session and tour, television, film and radio appearances, all US and UK singles and albums chart and gold/platinum sales achievements, every major award, his personal highs and lows and family life - all are included in this detailed, comprehensive rock diary. Simply the best value for the complete history - and backstory - of this iconic star. This is the second volume in the unrivaled Rock Diary series which also includes individual, comprehensive biographies on all the rock greats including Buddy Holly, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Coldplay, U2, Lady Gaga - even Spinal Tap.
Rock Diary: Lady Gaga
by Dafydd Rees Luke CramptonRock Diary: Lady Gaga is a uniquely chronological, day-by-day, month-by-month and year-by-year history documenting the complete life and career of one of the most popular performers in the world today. This definitive factual story provides the ultimate biographical timeline of the immensely pop/fashion diva phenomenon - from her early teenage days as struggling singer-songwriter/pianist, Stefani Germanotta in New York, to her explosive rise to become the globe's biggest female star. Backstory details on every recording and live concert tour, all of her song-writing achievements for other artists (including Britney Spears, Beyoncé, even Michael Bolton), complete US and UK single and album chart data, all major awards, benefit gigs, music videos, notes on her fashion designers and the Haus of Gaga, important television appearances, online successes, personal anecdotes, all of Gaga's controversies, triumphs and tribulations are included in this comprehensive biography. Rock Diary: Lady Gaga is the most complete, detailed history available on this modern icon of popular culture. This is the ninth volume in the unrivaled Rock Diary series which also includes individual, comprehensive biographies on all the rock greats including Coldplay, the Rolling Stones, the Beatles, U2, Led Zeppelin, Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Pink Floyd - even Spinal Tap.
Rock Diary: Led Zeppelin
by Dafydd Rees Luke CramptonRock Diary: Led Zeppelin is a uniquely chronological, day-by-day, month-by-month and year-by-year history documenting the complete history of one of the most popular and influential rock groups of all time. This definitive factual story is the ultimate biographical timeline of the legendary quartet of Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and John Bonham - from their earliest days rising the ashes of the Yardbirds in 1968, to their thrilling reunion in London in 2007 and beyond. Every triumph and tragedy, every recording session and tour, television, film and radio appearances, all UK and US singles and albums chart and gold/platinum sales achievements, every major award ever won - all are included in this highly-detailed, comprehensive rock diary. Simply the best value for the complete history of this iconic band. This is the fourth volume in the unrivaled Rock Diary series which also includes individual, comprehensive biographies on all the rock greats including the Rolling Stones, Elvis Presley, Pink Floyd, Buddy Holly, the Beatles, Coldplay, U2, Lady Gaga - even Spinal Tap.
Rock Diary: Pink Floyd
by Dafydd Rees Luke CramptonRock Diary: Pink Floyd is a uniquely chronological, day-by-day, month-by-month and year-by-year history documenting the complete history of one of the most popular and influential rock groups of all time. This definitive factual story is the ultimate biographical timeline of the legendary band from its earliest Syd Barrett days in the psychedelic underground scene, through its heady heights when steered by Roger Waters to its latter-day triumphs fronted by David Gilmour. Every triumph, tragedy and reunion, recording sessions and tours, television, film and radio appearances, all UK and US singles and albums chart and gold/platinum sales achievements, every major award ever won, all solo side projects - all are included in this highly-detailed, comprehensive rock diary. Simply the best value for the complete history - and backstory - of this iconic band. This is the tenth volume in the unrivaled Rock Diary series which also includes individual, comprehensive biographies on all the rock greats including Led Zeppelin, the Rolling Stones, Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, the Beatles, Coldplay, U2, Lady Gaga - even Spinal Tap.
Rock Diary: Spinal Tap
by Dafydd Rees Luke CramptonRock Diary: Spinal Tap is a concise, unique, chronological, day/month and year-by-year history documenting the complete life and career of England's loudest heavy metal band. The definitive factual story of one of the least influential groups of all time, this is the ultimate biographical timeline of Spinal Tap from its disastrous beginnings in 1961, through its ill-conceived psychedelia period to its surprise success with "This Is Spinal Tap", right up to its present-day triumphs as the most misunderstood band in rock history and its occasional mismatched pairings with the Folksmen. This is the sixth volume in the Rock Diary series which also includes individual, comprehensive biographies on all the rock greats including the Rolling Stones, the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Pink Floyd, Coldplay, U2 - even Lady Gaga.
Rock Diary: The Beatles
by Dafydd Rees Luke CramptonRock Diary: The Beatles is a unique, chronological, day-by-day, month-by-month and year-by-year history of the life and career of the most popular and influential rock group of all time. This definitive factual story is the ultimate biographical timeline of the legendary quartet of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr - from their earliest days in the Quarrymen Skiffle Group in the late '50s through their meteoric rise and demise in the '60s, right up to the present day when they still remain one of the most successful acts in music. Every triumph and tragedy, every recording session and tour, every television, film and radio appearance, all singles and albums chart and gold/platinum sales achievements, music videos, every major award ever won - all are included in this highly-detailed, comprehensive rock diary. Simply the best value for the complete history of this iconic band. This is the first volume in the unrivaled Rock Diary series which also includes individual, comprehensive biographies on all the rock greats including the Rolling Stones, Elvis Presley, Pink Floyd, Buddy Holly, Led Zeppelin, Coldplay, U2, Lady Gaga - even Spinal Tap.
Rock Diary: The Rolling Stones
by Dafydd Rees Luke CramptonRock Diary: The Rolling Stones is a unique, chronological, day-by-day, month-by-month and year-by-year history documenting the complete life and career of rock music's most enduring and timeless group. This definitive factual story is the ultimate biographical timeline of the legendary band from the very first meeting of Mick Jagger and Keith Richards as teenagers, through its groundbreaking musical peaks and lineup changes in the '60s, '70s and '80s, to its position today as a quartet cornerstone of popular culture. Every triumph, and tragedy (and drug bust), essential recording sessions and tours, television, film and radio appearances, music videos, all UK and US singles and albums chart and gold/platinum sales achievements, every major award ever won, all solo side projects - all are included in this highly-detailed, comprehensive rock diary. Simply the best value for the complete history - and backstory - of this iconic band. This is the fifth volume in the unrivaled Rock Diary series which also includes individual, comprehensive biographies on all the rock greats including Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, the Beatles, Coldplay, U2, Lady Gaga - even Spinal Tap.
Rock Diary: U2
by Dafydd Rees Luke CramptonRock Diary: U2 is a unique, chronological, day-by-day, month-by-month and year-by-year history documenting the complete history of one of the most successful rock groups of all time. This definitive factual story is the ultimate biographical timeline of Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr., from their earliest days performing as Feedback in Dublin in 1976 to their latter-day triumphs as the most successful touring act in the world. Every challenge and triumph, recording sessions and tours, music videos, television, film and radio appearances, all UK and US singles and albums chart and gold/platinum sales achievements, every major award ever won, all solo side projects - all are included in this highly-detailed, comprehensive rock diary. Simply the best value for the complete history - and backstory - of this iconic band. This is the seventh volume in the unrivaled Rock Diary series which also includes individual, comprehensive biographies on all the rock greats including Led Zeppelin, the Rolling Stones, Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, the Beatles, Coldplay, Pink Floyd, Lady Gaga - even Spinal Tap.