A collection of true stories about men, women, and animals whose feats of courage have captured the imaginations of millions of people.
Nelson Mandela is perhaps the last pure hero on the planet. In this book, the author recounts the moments in which 'the grandfather of South Africa' was tested and shares the wisdom he learned: why…
What does it take to get to the top in international business? Courage, drive, hard work, talent, intelligence, creativity, contacts? Or a combination of all these things? Women in Business tells t…
This fantastic book will take you through the devastating events that changed our planet and our lives. It is divided into sections covering significant moments from the Antioch Earthquake in 526 A…
Looks at how people lived and worked through the ages. This visual guide to beliefs, trade, culture, entertainment, food and farming in the world's great civilizations offers fresh facts about the …
Bacharuddin Jusof Habibie, President of Indonesia 1998-1999 has written this very personal account of his life with his late wife Dr Hj Hasri Ainun (1937-2010) as a tribute to her and celebration o…
The Autobiography of Charles Darwin is the autobiography of the British naturalist Charles Darwin which was published in 1887, five years after his death. Darwin wrote the book, which he entitled R…
The collaborative effort of Timothy Jacobs and Russell Roberts, 100 Athletes Who Shaped Sports History is a compilation of one hundred single-page biographies summarizing the lives and achievements…