Martha Gellhorn

A collection of biographical essays by Paul Johnson that profile a wide range of heroes from around the world and throughout history who have inspired and changed the world, including Henry V, Walter Raleigh, Emily Dickinson, Abraham Lincoln, and Ronald Reagan. Presented in Spanish.

A collection of revealing interviews, this book tells Nick Cave’s tumultuous yet successful story in his own words. Discussing his 30-year-long career as a rock-and-roll front man as well as his other labors as a talented novelist, screenwriter, and songwriter, this illuminating autobiography-of-sorts provides insight into why Cave has become one of the most respected artists in recent history. These no-holds-barred interviews cover everything from his time with The Birthday Party, to the global success of The Bad Seeds, to the relationship between his addictions and his artistry. Una...

Excerpt from Biography of Mrs. Catherine Babington: The Only Woman Mason in the World, and How She Became a Blue Lodge Mason Hall of Lee Lodge, N 0. 253. This is to Certify, that Brother J. P. Babington is at the date of these presents, a Master Mason, in good and regular standing, and has paid all dues and is free from all charges, and is a member of Lee Lodge, working under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of North Carolina. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an...

¿Puede un ejecutivo de banca montar una banda de rock? Este es el dilema que tuvo que afrontar el protagonista y autor de este libro, Eloy Pardo. En el momento de mayor esplendor profesional, sintió que algo fallaba en su vida. Empezó a ver con transparencia ciertas sombras provocadas por la ambición, el poder y el dinero. Eloy comenzó entonces a refl exionar sobre sí mismo, sobre la diferencia entre lo que somos y lo que hacemos... Saltándose las convenciones sociales, decidió retomar su pasión dormida durante más de tres décadas, la música rock. Así nació su álter ego, Still...