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The Wayfinder tells the story of the life of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founding President of the United Arab Emirates, and explores the key relationships, challenges and events that shaped his outlook on the world.

Discover the stories of ordinary individuals who accomplished extraordinary feats of leadership. They Led by Example: Forgotten Heroes Who Changed the World shines a light on remarkable figures who stepped up in history's most challenging moments. From battlefields and operating rooms to quiet acts of resistance and unwavering commitment to justice, this book reveals the timeless lessons of courage, resilience, and integrity.

Discover the remarkable life of Isoroku Yamamoto... Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto was one of Japan’s most influential military leaders and a key architect of naval warfare during World War II. Born into an impoverished samurai family, he worked his way to the top by attending the Imperial Japanese Naval Academy, where he consistently ranked among the best in his class. Early in his career, he recognized that the future of naval warfare wasn’t in massive battleships but in aircraft carriers and aviation, an idea that would eventually shape Japan’s military strategy.

From the harsh steppes of Mongolia to the boardrooms of today, one leader's principles have stood the test of time. But this isn't just another business book rehashing ancient wisdom. This is the story of how a young outcast transformed himself into history's greatest empire builder—and what his methods can teach us about navigating our own path to success.

Una biografía imprescindible para acercar al lector del siglo XXI una de las figuras centrales de la historia española. Nadie ha condicionado tanto la historia contemporánea de España como Francisco Franco Bahamonde (1892-1975). Sin embargo y a pesar de su omnipresencia –de las monedas a las aulas, del NODO al debate público—, el dictador sigue siendo un desconocido, oculto tras una maraña de apriorismos y de tópicos, de maniqueísmos y de mentiras.

Discover the inspiring journey of George Peabody, a man whose legacy of philanthropy and kindness has left an indelible mark on both America and England. Authored by Phebe A. Hanaford, this biography delves into the life of a self-made financier who rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most benevolent figures of the 19th century. Peabody's story is a testament to the power of perseverance, integrity, and the profound impact of using wealth for the greater good.

Violette Ailhaud serait née en 1835 et serait morte en 1925 au Saule Mort, un hameau du village du Poil, dans les Basses Alpes (les Alpes-de-Haute-Provence). Dans sa succession, il y aurait eu une enveloppe qui ne pouvait pas être ouverte par le notaire avant l’été de 1952. Après ouverture, la consigne indiquait que son contenu, un manuscrit, devait être confié à l’aîné des descendants de Violette, de sexe féminin exclusivement, ayant entre 15 et 30 ans.

Pirate Hunter is the story about Denmark’s Marine Commandos’ battle against the pirates off the Horn of Africa as told by one of the men who was closest to the action for the five years the campaign lasted. Henrik Monggaard Christensen is a Lieutenant Commander in the Royal Danish Navy and a specialist Tactical Co-ordinator who was tasked with the planning and execution of the Danish mission against the Somali pirates in the western Arabian Sea. In this book he reveals his version of the Danish counter-piracy efforts that he experienced from the front-seat of a Lynx helicopter.

अविनाश धर्माधिकारींचं व्हर्जन ३ काय असेल? राजकारण लवकर सोडलं असं वाटतं का? अण्णा हजारेंनी साथ का सोडली? कार्यकर्ता अधिकारी म्हणजे नक्की काय? आज विचार केल्यावर IAS ची नोकरी सोडायचा निर्णय योग्य होता असे वाटते का? आनंदी आहे पण समाधानी नाही असे तुम्ही का म्हणता? चाणक्य मंडल विद्यापीठ होणार का?

From a Cowboy to a World-Renowned Inventor tells the remarkable journey of a man defined by transformation, perseverance, and unwavering integrity. Born on a modest country homestead, he learned the value of hard work and forged a deep connection with nature. After an honorable military discharge, his life took an unexpected turn when he pursued higher education in forestry and botany—earning a Bachelor of Science. While college broadened his horizons, it also stirred deep frustration and anger that would shape his path.

The incomparable Civil War diarist Mary Chesnut wrote that she had the luck “always to stumble in on the real show.” Married to a high-ranking member of the Confederate government, she was ideally placed to watch and to record the South’s headlong plunge to ruin, and she left in her journals an unsurpassed account of the old regime’s death throes, its moment of high drama in world history. With intelligence and passion she described the turbulent events of politics and war, as well as the complex society around her.

Betty MacDonald was a 28-year-old reporter from Hawaii. Zuzka Lauwers grew up in a tiny Czechoslovakian village and knew five languages by the time she was 21. Jane Smith-Hutton was the wife of a naval attaché living in Tokyo. Marlene Dietrich, the German-American actress and singer, was one of the biggest stars of the 20th century. These four women, each fascinating in her own right, together contributed to one of the most covert and successful military campaigns in WWII.

In Echoes of Survival, Mehrborzin Jamshid Soroushian takes listeners on a deep exploration of his Iranian Zoroastrian heritage. This engaging memoir combines personal reflections with historical insights to reveal the strength and resilience of his ancestors.

Чтобы избежать тяжелых разочарований и ошибок в будущем, необходимо знать ошибки прошлого: знать правду вчерашнего дня. Когда Распутин черной тенью стоял около престола, негодовала вся Россия. Лучшие представители высшего духовенства поднимали свой голос на защиту церкви и Родины от посягательств этого преступного проходимца. Об удалении Распутина умоляли государя и императрицу лица, наиболее близкие царской семье. Все было безрезультатно.

Петр Краснов – один из руководителей Белого движения на Юге России, атаман Всевеликого войска Донского, участник Брусиловского прорыва и многочисленных сражений, прошедший Русско-японскую и Первую мировую войны. А также военный корреспондент, писатель и публицист, номинировавшийся на Нобелевскую премию по литературе (1926). "Не о самостоятельности и какой-то фантастической жизни вне России мыслят казаки, а о том, чтобы снова "явился в России Державный Венценосец, могущий умиротворить и внедрить правду и порядок на Святой Руси", – писал П. Краснов.

30 января 1933 года Адольф Гитлер принял присягу в качестве канцлера Германии — и культурный ландшафт Поздней Веймарской республики изменился в мгновение ока. Февраль определил, кому из ведущих писателей, артистов и интеллектуалов придется опасаться за свою жизнь и спасаться бегством, кто будет делать карьеру под протекцией преступников, а кто удалится во внутреннюю эмиграцию, чтобы воочию увидеть, как творится история. Уве Витшток на основе дневников, писем и архивных материалов воссоздает ощущение исторического слома, охватившего Германию.