There is a famous saying by the great Irish writer and poet, Oscar Wilde that "Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go."These people who spread their influence and happiness like the brightness of sunshine on others, wherever they are under whichever circumstances they are, are called 'The Great Personalities'. Here we present more than 250 such great men in the book, Great Personality of the world with their lives, works, achievements,...

After years of rumors, Adele's long-awaited third album 25 was finally announced in late 2015, and with it came claims that she was to single-handedly "save the music industry." Such is the influence of Adele-a young mother from north London with the most powerful voice in the world. Adele's breathtaking songs have seen her top the charts in over 30 countries, collect millions of admirers, and win dozens of top awards. But who is she? Her commendable...

Born in Central Europe during the twilight of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, three "vonderful vimmen"—Zsa Zsa, Eva, and Magda Gabor—transferred their glittery dreams and gold-digging ambitions to Hollywood. They supplemented America's most Imperial Age with "guts, glamour, and goulash," and reigned there as the Hungarian equivalents of Helen of Troy, Madame du Barry, and Madame de Pompadour.

More effectively than any army, these...

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A critically acclaimed autobiography by one of America's greatest philanthropists Scottish immigrant Andrew Carnegie worked his way up from bobbin boy to telegraph operator to railroad man, learning key lessons along the way that would eventually lead to his unparalleled success in the steel business. Documenting a world of tariffs, insider deals, and Wall Street sharks, The Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie opens a window into the great industrialist's...

In 2004, Shideler Harpe was described as a lovable curmudgeon who had worked in several metro newsrooms from New York City to Honolulu, spreading his personalgospel of fellowship and good cheer. (Almost all true, except the fellowship and good cheer part.) He also has dabbled in politics and public relations. All of this resulted in a handful of essays, short stories, great thoughts, infuriating opinion, and other interesting and important literary...

Irreverente y provocador, porque no entiendo otra forma de estar vivo, añado a los requisitos esenciales de la condición humana el rechazo absoluto a permitir que la rutina y la ordinariez de la costumbre se asomen a mis días. Salvaguardar el asombro, mantener alerta la curiosidad, explorar sin limitación todo cuanto aparezca ante los ojos y, si no se dan las circunstancias, salir corriendo y no mirar atrás han sido las motivaciones de mi viaje...

Despite hundreds of books and thousands of articles on Jackie Kennedy, surprisingly little is known about her mother's role in her life and achievements. Often dismissed as a social climber who faded into the woodwork after she divorced Jackie's father-the dashing, disreputable "Black Jack" Bouvier-and married the rich Hugh D. Auchincloss, Janet not only played a pivotal part in Jackie's own wedding to JFK, but often served as a stand-in for Jackie...

Spitting & Screaming: The Story of The London Pub Rock Scene & 70s British Punk' is rather a grand title. Does it over promise? Who is this guy Neil Saint who calls himself The Saint podcasting and broadcasting his RETROPOPIC RADIO show? If you think that folks then you're wrong... The book represents a thorough investigation of the London Pub Rock and British Punk scene in the seventies from over 50 interviews with the participants themselves. Amongst...

This is a double book set, including a companion book "Michael in My Life" which accompanies "An Angel Among Us: We Called Him Michael Jackson. A spiritual journey." I wrote this to show my love, honor, and respect for Michael. I believe we are all ethereal creatures in material bodies, biologically electrical in nature. Michael used the term "divine union" and I love it! Michael in My Life chronicles my life-long spiritual connection to Michael....