Genius Biographies

يعرض الكتاب فترة تاريخية حاسمة فى تاريخ العلوم الحديثة بأسلوب أدبى من خلال 20 فصلاً تناولت سيرة حياة مارى كورى مكتشفة الراديوم وعملها فى مجال النشاط الإشعاعى. ويتناول "هوس العبقرية" المجتمع العلمى الأوروبى فى أواخر القرن التاسع عشر وأوائل القرن العشرين، وما شهدته من اكتشاف

يدور على صفحات هذا الكتاب حديث عن الإمام علي بن أبي طالب، هذا الحديث له صلة بالنفس الإنسانية في كل مناصيها، وفي سيرته ملتقى بالعواطف الجياشة، والأحاسيس المتطلعة إلى الرحمة والإكبار، لأنه الشهيد أبو الشهداء... وملتقى بالخيال، حيث دار حول شجاعته منزع الحقيقة ومنزع التخيل... وملتقى بالفكر، فهو صاحب آراء لم تسبق في التصرف والشريعة والأخلاق.

The book reveals a life as extraordinary as his writing: difficult upbringing in the terraces of Leeds; strict Catholic education; transformative experiences in France and Algeria; time as an inspirational, unorthodox and highly creative teacher; meteoric development as a writer and performer; subsequent discovery by the BBC; Abbey Road recordings and influence on The Beatles; fame, fortune, and remarkable television career...and Jake's rejection of it all.

Os talentos que ele cultivou se tornaram conhecidos do mundo todo: F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway, Thomas Wolfe e vários outros. No entanto, Maxwell Perkins permaneceu um mistério, uma presença nos bastidores que servia a esses autores não só como editor, mas também como crítico, administrador de suas carreiras, financiador, terapeuta, confessionário e amigo.

Thomas Jefferson was one of the most influential figures in American history, renowned for his contributions to the founding of the United States and his legacy as a statesman, philosopher, and writer. Jefferson's contributions to American history extend far beyond his role in the Revolution. As the third president of the United States, he oversaw the Louisiana Purchase, which doubled the size of the young nation, and implemented policies that emphasized westward expansion, agricultural development, and education.

البهاء زهير هو شاعرٌ من العصر الأيوبي، خالف شعراء عصره في أساليبهم وألفاظهم وأوزان أشعارهم، فآثر البساطة وعدم التكلف و اختيار الألفاظ السهلة والأوزان الشعرية الخفيفة، وكانت له عناية خاصة بموسيقى الألفاظ، ولم يترفع في بعض شعره عن استخدام الألفاظ الشائعة على ألسن العامة، وقد لقيت طريقته إعجاب كثير من أبناء عصره.

A wildly entertaining book by one of the most obsessed and informed fans on the planet of TV icon Johnny Carson, setting the record straight on Carson's legacy and shining light on the personality behind the legendary comedian and talk show host.

It is widely believed that Jimi Hendrix was one of the greatest rock guitarists of all time...and quite possibly, the greatest. All you have to do is compare what rock guitar sounded like before Jimi burst on the scene in the late ‘60s and what it sounded like after. And in addition to trailblazing new sounds and approaches, his influence reached beyond just the guitar community.

Rolling Stone contributing editor Steve Knopper delves deeply into Michael Jackson's music and talent. From the artist's early days with the Jackson 5, to his stratospheric success as a solo artist, to "Beat It" and "Thriller", "Bad", and "The Man in the Mirror", to his volatile final years, his attempted comeback, and his untimely death, Knopper explores the beguiling and often contradictory forces that fueled Michael Jackson's genius.

في هذا الكتاب سنعرف الكثير عن أدب الشاعر صفي الدين الحلي بالإضافة إلى تفاصيل حياته، مولده ونشأته، شبابه ودراسته، آراءه السياسية وعلاقته بالسلاطين.

محمود سامي البارودي، هو الشاعر المصري وأحد زعماء الثورة العرابية وأشعر الشعراء المصريين، فقد أباه وهو في السابعة من عمره، واهتم بعض ذويه بتعليمه فوجهوه بعد التعليم الإبتدائي إلى المدارس الحربية، فتخرّج منها ضابطا متقنا للفنون الحربية، ومع ذلك بقي شغوفا بالمطالعة مولعا بالأدب، فأخذ يلتهم دواوين الشعراء ويتذاكر في قضايا الشعر مع معاصريه، والمولعين بالأدب، فتهذّبت ميوله، وقويت شاعريّته، وتقوّم لسانه على الفصاحة، أخذ ينظم الشعر وهو في العشرين من عمره، رحل إلى الآستانة فإتقن الفارسية والتركية، وله فيها قصائد.

Editor especializado em ciência, Samuel Graydon desafiou-se a encontrar a essência do grande cientista que redefiniu nossa visão do Universo. O resultado é esta biografia-mosaico com 99 histórias que vão da infância à maturidade, com glórias e fracassos, dores e alegrias do homem que virou sinônimo de genialidade.

Chocolate Covered Money is for anyone who eats chocolate, has shopped for chocolate as a gift, or has wondered what really goes on at the chocolate store "in a mall near you." Chocolate is a big business, and makes a lot of money. This book "pulls the curtain back" for a behind-the-scenes look at the people who own chocolate companies, how they make chocolate, and their celebrity friends.

استمرَّ بيتهوفن ستة سنوات بأكملها في تأليف سيمفونيته التاسعة "الكورال" كانت الموسيقى هي إعلان انتصاره على الحياة؛ فقد عاش طفولةً تعيسة مع والدٍ قاسي يُجبره على التدريب على عزف البيانو لساعاتٍ طويلة ويضربه بلا رحمة السابعة بعد لكنّه لم يلعب كباقي الأطفال في الزقاق ولم يركض خلف كرةِ قدم في مباراةٍ

No one in history has provoked more controversy than Napoleon Bonaparte. Was he an enlightened ruler or brutal tyrant? Was he an insatiable warmonger or a defender of France against the aggression of the other great powers? Was he kind or cruel, farsighted or blinkered, a sophisticate or a philistine, a builder or a destroyer? One thing is certain, if the art of leadership is about getting what one wants, then Napoleon was among history's greatest masters.

من أهل حماة (بسورية) ولد ونشأ ومات فيها، زار القاهرة والتقى بعلمائها واتصل بملوكها، وكان طويل النفس في النظم والنثر، حسن الأخلاق والمروءة، فيه شي من الزهو والإعجاب.

يعدُّ يعقوب صروف أحد الأعلام اللبنانيين، فهو عالمٌ وأديب وصحفي، كان واسع الاطّلاع موسوعي المعرفة، أسّس مجلة "المقتطف" الأدبية والعلمية الشهيرة ورأس تحريرها حتى وفاته.

Mark Twain is arguably one of the most famous authors in the United States, with his books Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. His characters were a typical, yet deviant, episode of the time period in which he lived, depicting the circumstances under which many people lived. If you want to know more about this known author, this classical writer, then get started on listening right now!

É curioso que a história dos computadores e da internet, ferramentas tão presentes em nosso dia a dia, seja tão pouco conhecida pela maioria das pessoas. E talvez mais interessante ainda seja o fato de, diferentemente de outras tecnologias revolucionárias a sua época, como o telefone e a lâmpada, essas invenções que mudaram a forma como vivemos serem em grande parte fruto de trabalho colaborativo.

This narrative presents a firsthand account of a Marine who played a small role in the Afghan War. It begins with his enlistment in the Marine Corps immediately after high school, driven by dreams of earning the prestigious title of United States Marine and serving his country in combat. The story culminates with his reentry into the civilian world, marked by the challenging task of making sense of the profound experiences he underwent.