Roman Biography

Love is Greater than AIDS: A Memoir of Survival, Healing, and Hope is Rev. A. Stephen Pieter's inspiring story of surviving AIDS and the notorious Suramin antiviral drug trial to lead a life of ministry, celebrity, LGBTQ+ and AIDS activism, and hope.

Ferris MC, das "Reimemonster" namens Sascha Reimann, startete seine Karriere in schwierigen familiären Verhältnissen und unter schlechtesten Voraussetzungen. In seiner Autobiografie reflektiert er seine Entwicklung vom blassen dünnen Jungen aus einem Bremer Ghetto-Vorort mit Hang zu erhöhtem Graskonsum hin zu einem ernstzunehmenden (aber immer noch drogenanfälligen) Musiker in Hamburg, der in den 90er-Jahren größere Bekanntheit erlangt.

La biografía comienza en medio de la batalla, allí donde el santo siempre estuvo, sobre todo en su vida espiritual, como soldado de Jesús. No es fácil encerrar en unas cuantas páginas la vida de San Ignacio de Loyola, pero eso se ha pretendido, hacer un resumen novelado de los acontecimientos que forjaron a uno de los grandes santos de la iglesia, cuya repercusión aún alcanza en nuestros tiempos, no solamente con su gran fundación, la Compañía de Jesús, sino con sus ejercicios ignacianos.

The son of a former slave, Pertinax was the Roman Emperor who proved that no matter how lowly your birth, you could rise to the very top through hard work, grit and determination. This previously untold story brings a fascinating and important figure out of the shadows. A self-made everyman, a man of principle and ambition, a role model respected by his contemporaries, Pertinax's remarkable story offers a unique and panoramic insight into the late 2nd century AD Principate Empire.

As citizens continue to evolve and diversify within the United States, the ingredients that make up each flavorful household are waiting to be discovered and devoured. In Colorful Palate, author Raj Tawney shares his coming-of-age memoir as a young man born into an Indian, Puerto Rican, and Italian American family, his struggles with understanding his own identity, and the mouthwatering flavors of the melting pot from within his own childhood kitchen.

Taking us far beyond the headlines, The Girl reveals a 13-year-old who was simultaneously wise beyond her years and yet terribly vulnerable. By telling her story in full for the first time, Samantha reclaims her identity, and indelibly proves that it is possible to move forward from victim to survivor, from confusion to certainty, from shame to strength.

"Jørgens krig" er fortællingen om den unge Jørgen Røjel, der under besættelsen ikke kunne lade være, men måtte blande sig. Beslutningen om at gå til modstand traf han, mens han gjorde tjeneste som underlæge på en minestryger. I roklubben lærte han Kronprins Frederik at kende, og på Amalienborg drøftede han en sen aften over en øl Danmarks situation med Kronprinsen: Samarbejde og pragmatisme eller modstand og idealisme? For Jørgen var der ikke noget valg. Og måske derfor blev han snart en af modstandsbevægelsens store skikkelser.

In Uncommon Wrath, historian Josiah Osgood tells the story of how the political rivalry between Julius Caesar and Marcus Cato precipitated the end of the Roman Republic. As the champions of two dominant but distinct visions for Rome, Caesar and Cato each represented qualities that had made the Republic strong, but their ideological differences entrenched into enmity and mutual fear. The intensity of their collective factions became a tribal divide, hampering their ability to make good decisions and undermining democratic government.

Our Island Story by H. E. Marshall is an Edwardian history book for younger listeners (age six to 12) that tells the story of England, concluding with the reign of Queen Victoria. Having released it unabridged in three volumes, Naxos AudioBooks now offers an attractive collection of the main stories and personalities. This skilful abridgement nevertheless maintains the narrative of British history, from the arrival of Julius Caesar to the height of the British Empire and the long reign of Queen Victoria.

Vent’anni fa ci lasciava Indro Montanelli, il giornalista che ha attraversato tutto il Novecento e lo ha raccontato a lungo con la sua verve e il suo piglio controcorrente. Nato a Fucecchio nel 1909, cominciò la sua carriera «dentro alla cronaca» nella guerra d’Abissinia. Da allora, tutti i grandi eventi storici lo videro in prima linea: era nella Spagna della guerra civile, in Polonia quando i panzer tedeschi scatenarono il secondo conflitto mondiale, nei Paesi baltici e nella Finlandia calpestati dai carri armati sovietici.

Few philosophers have so extensively influenced thought and language as Aristotle. His conception of the universe pervades Christian theology. Knowledge of his thought is necessary to understand Bacon, Galileo and the modern scientific view of nature, as well as Dante and many passages from Chaucer, Shakespeare, and Milton. Many phrases such as "liberal education" and "theory" contrasted with "practice" originated with this student of Plato and tutor of Alexander the Great. Writing to inform the beginner and stimulate the expert, eminent scholar A.E. Taylor presents a searching analysis of Aristotle's thought, including classification of the sciences; formal logic; theory of knowledge; matter and form; the four causes; God; physics; biology; sensation; ethics; theory of the state; the fine arts. He also considers Aristotle's provincialism, errors regarding the nervous system and astronomy, and defense of slavery.

Dublinés nacido en 1906, emergió del anonimato en 1953 con el montaje de Esperando a Godot, obra que revolucionó el teatro del siglo XX. Menos conocidos pero no menos innovadores son sus novelas y otros textos en prosa. Desde joven vivió en París, donde fue amigo de su compatriota James Joyce. Redactó muchas de sus obras originalmente en francés. Su visión de la trágica comedia humana combina un cuadro desolado con un fino humor irlandés. Recibió el Premio Nobel en 1969.

Romane : toi et moi, faut qu'on parle ! Si j'ai pris mon courage à deux mains, si je t'écris cette lettre aujourd'hui, c'est pour te raconter à quoi va ressembler ta vie ces quatre prochaines années. Pour que tu t'y prépares et pour que tu sois vigilante, SURTOUT. Promets-le moi, meuf.

Willy Blum war sechzehn Jahre alt, als er in Auschwitz-Birkenau ermordet wurde. Von ihm blieb nur ein Name auf einer Liste, neben dem durchgestrichenen Namen Jerzy Zweigs, der durch Bruno Apitz' Roman "Nackt unter Wölfen" weltberühmt wurde. Über Willy Blum und seine Familie wusste man bislang nichts. Annette Leo hat sich auf die Suche gemacht und erzählt die Geschichte der Familie Blum und zugleich auch die Geschichte des Verschweigens einer Opfergruppe in der Nachkriegszeit: die der Sinti und Roma.

In Morant's "Letters to My Son, Rōman," an authentic real-time journal, the author of the #1 release, "The Happy Has Been," shares his personal love letters to his son, Rōman, begun while still occupying Mom's belly. It was later, before Rōman's second year, that he was diagnosed with "severe autism," non-verbal in nature.

Retrouve Romy, ton influenceuse préférée, dans ce premier roman ! Tu vois, la vie d'ado, c'est une sorte de gros bocal où tu mets les conflits avec les parents, les fous rires, les cours qui te cassent la tête, une bonne dose de potes, les coups de mou, les soirées inattendues, un peu de rumeurs quand même et beaucoup de relations amoureuses.

The Romans hated Pompey’s greedy father, Strabo, with a vengeance. Yet when Pompey rose in prominence, Plutarch notes that he developed the opposite character, and the Romans loved him for it. Pompey had many great accomplishments in his military and political life, but his legacy lies in forming the First Triumvirate with Crassus and Caesar. When the alliance eventually dissolved, and Pompey fled from Caesar to his death, the Roman world would never be the same.

Menschen entstehen aus Schlamm und Steinen, Nymphen werden zu Sträuchern, übermütige Jünglinge stürzen auf ihrem Himmelsflug ab, ein altes Ehepaar nimmt die Gestalt von Bäumen an... Die Rede ist u. a. von Pyrrha und Deucalion, Daphne und Apoll, Daedalus und Ikarus, Philemon und Baucis. Hier ist der ganze ausufernde Mythenschatz der Antike versammelt.

How often do you think about the Roman Empire? Do you fantasize what it would be like to have unlimited wealth and power? History is littered with corrupt and authoritative leaders—people who have sunk so low that they cease to be celebrated. Ancient Rome is no exception. Infamous Roman Emperors uncover the worst of the worst, revealing the darkest rulers of the ancient Roman world. This Roman Empire history book explores sordid scandal, shocking betrayal, insatiable lust, and unimaginable conquest.

Chi era Gaio Giulio Cesare? Dall'esilio volontario per sfuggire alla mano di Silla, all'inizio della sua carriera politica e al pontificato nell'Antica Roma, dalla congiura di Catilina alla campagna in Gallia, dal passaggio del Rubicone alla campagna africana e agli attimi precedenti il tragico epilogo delle Idi di marzo. Questo saggio storico ripercorre la storia del grande Imperatore e i momenti cruciali della sua vita. Una vita dedicata interamente al suo Impero romano, guidata dalla fortuna e dalla consapevolezza che il destino è racchiuso in un lancio di dadi.