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Le Crociate e i Soldati della Croce: 10 brevi biografie dei Crociati più importanti
by Michael Rank Laura Fenati"Le Crociate e i Soldati della Croce" è un nuovo emozionante libro dello storico e brillante autore Michael Rank riguardante i tentativi effettuati di riconquistare la Terrasanta. Sono trattate la vita e le epoche dei 10 più famosi personaggi vissuti in uno dei periodi più interessanti della storia: dal 1095 al 1212. Che si sia trattato di Pietro l'Eremita che radunò un esercito di 100 mila contadini per combattere nelle Crociate in Terrasanta armati di null'altro che forconi, oppure di Baldovino IV che guidò personalmente il suo esercito contro Saladino nonostante la lebbra terminale che l'affliggeva, queste straordinarie figure si videro costrette ad abbandonare le loro grandi proprietà terriere per imbarcarsi in una pericolosa avventura contro un nemico più potente. Questo libro esaminerà le motivazioni addotta da ciascuno di questi 10 personaggi che si unirono alle Crociate. Si trattò forse di ricavare gloria in battaglia, come per Riccardo Cuor di Leone. Per altri si trattò di semplice curiosità, come per Eleonora d'Aquitania, che volle ostentare la sua partecipazione facendosi seguire da un corteo di 300 serve abbigliate con armature decorative e lance durante la marcia su Gerusalemme. Per molti altri fu una mera questione di fede, come le migliaia di crociati bambini che, secondo la leggenda, marciarono verso il Mar Mediterraneo credendo che le acque si aprissero come accadde per il Mar Rosso con Mosè. Qualunque sia stata la loro motivazione, questi 10 personaggi delle Crociate dimostrano che una persona intenzionata ad affrontare un viaggio enormemente pericoloso verso terre di un continente diverso, disponeva di una personalità adatta ai tempi affascinanti nei quali visse. Informazioni di vendita: questo libro ha fatto registrare ottime vendite nel corso degli ultimi 18 mesi, attestandosi al n. 2000 della classifica Amazon Kindle.
Le Freak: An Upside Down Story of Family, Disco and Destiny
by Nile RodgersYou will hear a Nile Rodgers song today. It will make you happy. Legendary producer and co-founder of Chic, Nile wrote 'We are Family' for Sister Sledge and 'I'm Coming Out' for Diana Ross, and then produced Let's Dance for David Bowie and Like a Virgin for Madonna. But before he reinvented pop music Nile Rodgers invented himself. Le Freak is an astonishing, exuberant and inspiring story of a creative genius. It is also a stunning recreation of a time and place - by the man who wrote its soundtrack.
Le Général Curély. Itinéraire D’un Cavalier Léger De La Grande Armée (1793-1815)
by Général Baron Jean-Nicolas CurélyLe général Curély. Itinéraire d'un cavalier léger de la Grande Armée (1793-1815), publié d'après un manuscrit authentique par le général Thoumas. Paris, Berger-Levrault, 1887, in-16, X-436 p., portr.« Malgré son titre, il s'agit bien de mémoires sur les campagnes de 1805, 1806, 1807 et 1809. La Russie, l'Allemagne, Waterloo sont également évoqués dans un panorama complet qui ne s'élève jamais au-dessus d'une stricte narration des aventures personnelles du brillant cavalier que fut Curély. » p 45 - Professeur Jean Tulard, Bibliographie Critique Des Mémoires Sur Le Consulat Et L'Empire, Droz, Genève, 1971.
Le Play: Engineer and Social Scientist
by Michael Z. BrookeA study and assessment of the career of Frederic Le Play (1806-1882), now recognised as a founder of modern sociology. The main theme consists of a detailed and impartial analysis of Le Play's thoughts on the relationship between society and technology. His contributions to fields other than sociology are also considered.
Le Regine Della Criminalità Organizzata: Vita E Miserie Delle Malfattrici
by Jerry BaderLe Regine Della Criminalità Organizzata - Vita E Miserie Delle Malfattrici SCRITTO DA JERRY BADER Dal bizzarro mondo delle bande motociclistiche giapponesi alla storica ascesa -e caduta- dei Quaranta Elefanti di Londra, la storia della criminalità organizzata al femminile è peculiare e affascinante. Sono le prodi gesta, diventate leggenda, di boss del crimine che hanno rotto gli schemi del Gentil Sesso. Si tratta del mondo segreto delle Gangsters.
Le Salon des Artistes Exilés en Californie: Acteurs, intellectuels, anonymes fuyant le nazisme, accueillis par Salka Viertel
by Núria AñóUne biographie sur Salka Viertel, une actrice juive qui a immigré à Hollywood et qui était connue comme la scénariste de l'actrice suédoise Greta Garbo. En outre, elle avait un salon à Santa Monica, en Californie, où une grande partie des intellectuels européens en exil avait l'habitude de se rendre. Salka était une femme très moderne et intéressante pour l'époque, qui devrait être connue comme elle le mérite. Dans le livre, des sujets tels que la prétendue bisexualité de Salka Viertel et le nombre d'amis connus qu'elle avait, pour n'en citer que quelques-uns, sont abordés : Albert Einstein, Charles Chaplin, Sergei Eisenstein, F. W. Murnau, Max Reinhardt, Arnold Schönberg, Thomas Mann, Bertolt Brecht, Greta Garbo, Montgomery Clift... De plus, comme Gertrude Stein et d'autres femmes célèbres, elle avait son propre salon littéraire qui vit passer des écrivains tels que Truman Capote, Christopher Isherwood, Gore Vidal, etc. Parmi les autres thèmes, citons Berlin dans les années 1920, le passage du muet au parlant, vu depuis Hollywood. Puis la montée d'Hitler et ce qu'elle a signifié pour les juifs ; l'exil des intellectuels qui ne pouvaient pas retourner dans leurs pays respectifs à cause de la Seconde Guerre mondiale. Plus tard, la guerre froide et la chasse aux sorcières contre le communisme. La vérité est que le contexte de la vie de Salka Viertel et de son cercle d'amis englobe les grands événements du XXe siècle. Pour ce projet, l'auteur a reçu les bourses du Shanghai Writing Program (Chine, 2016) et du Baltic Centre (Suède, 2017). "Un récit très intéressant et même à notre époque, il est très actuel, car à mes yeux, nous n'avons pas beaucoup progressé en matière d'acceptation des "sentiments interpersonnels" en général. Un grand livre, très intéressant, sur Hollywood dans les années trente et quarante et
Le confessioni di un adolescente psicopatico
by José Antonio Jiménez-BarberoÁngel Salazar non è un ragazzo come gli altri. Bugiardo, egocentrico, crudele e senza scrupoli, ha costruito un universo su misura nel quale si è eletto Essere Supremo e nel quale niente ha importanza, tranne sè stesso. Ma tutto sta per cambiare. "Questa è la mia storia. La mia verità. Nuda, sincera, senza alcuna ipocrisia o falsa modestia. Probabilmente vi permetterete di giudicarmi. Riesco quasi a vedere da qui l'espressione di orrore e schifo, il muso storto di repulsione e imbarazzo che mostra il vostro viso nel leggere queste righe... La maggior parte di voi non sarà capace di superare il primo capitolo, e il resto si farà di me l'idea di un perverso e diabolico, senza alcuna umanità. Ad onor del vero, devo dire che non me ne frega un cazzo della vostra opinione..." Per tutto il racconto, l'autore - ex poliziotto e professore all'Università di Murcia nella quale indaga sulla violenza infantile -, delinea con somma maestria le caratteristiche principali di una personalità psicopatica adolescente, basandosi sulle teorie di autori esperti in materia, come Hervey Cleckley, Robert Hare o Vicente Garrido.
Le donne più potenti del Medioevo: dall'Imperatrice Teodora a Elisabetta Tudor
by Michael Rank Debora Serrentino Melissa RankL'idea di una donna potente nel Medio Evo sembra un ossimoro. Le donne dell'epoca sono immaginate come damigelle in pericolo, intrappolate in un'alta torre, in attesa di un cavaliere che le salvi, il tutto mentre indossa un cono per cappello. Dopo il salvataggio la loro vita migliora di poco. Le loro scelte di carriera andavano da docile regina, moglie o essere bruciate sul rogo per stregoneria. È se questa immagine delle donne medievali fosse del tutto immaginaria? Si scoprirà che lo è. Sovrane potenti riempivano il Medio Evo. Ethelfleda condusse personalmente gli eserciti in battaglia contro i vichinghi e salvò l'Inghilterra dall'invasione straniera. L'imperatrice Teodora impedì all'Impero Bizantino di sgretolarsi durante ribellioni su ampia scala e impedì al marito e al suo concilio di fuggire da Costantinopoli. Caterina da Siena ripristinò praticamente da sola il papato a Roma nel 1300 e viaggiò nel modo brutale e dominato dagli uomini della politica italiana. Giovanna d'Arco capovolse completamente le fortune della Francia nella Guerra dei Cento Anni e comandò gli assalti contro le fortezze inglesi nonostante fosse una contadina analfabeta di 17 anni. Questo libro osserverà le vite di queste dieci grandi donne del Medioevo. Che si tratti della nota studiosa Anna Comnena, di Margherita I di Danimarca, che unificò la Scandinavia, o della regina madre ottomana Kösem Mähpeyker, che governò l'impero islamico tramite i suoi tre figli, tutte queste donne hanno avuto livelli straordinari di potere in un periodo in cui si riteneva che le donne non ne avessero alcuno. Si guarderà a come sono riuscite ad ottenere il potere, cosa ha reso il loro traguardo così degno di nota e l'impatto che ha avuto nelle rispettive società la loro morte. Verrà inoltre descritto il contesto storico di queste donne, la loro cultura e cosa di questi due aspetti abbia aiutato o intralciato la loro ascesa. Le loro storie riecheggiano anco
Le journal du fils de Pacha
by Riyad Al KadiJe n’aurais jamais imaginé que j’aurais telle audace pour écrire mon journal … qui pourrait déboucher á ma mort par des hommes qui connaissent pas de merci. Quoique j’ai dépassé soixante-dix ans d’âge, soi-disant vétéran, j’ai témoigné le décès de trois rois á partir du "règne de roi Faisal I", son fils Ghazi et enfin son petit-fils le roi Faisal II". Peut-être la scène le plus sauvage que j’ai jamais vécu était le massacre de tous les membres de la famille royale sans merci par des iraquiens maçons qui prétendent le nationalisme et la liberté. Oui, des maçons … ramené par la Grande-Bretagne pour des raisons qui profite á cette organisation terroriste qui a couvé une grande rancune contre le royaume. Même la fuite de la dernière princesse héritière pour un endroit inconnu durant l’attaque contre le palais Al-Rehabe était une immense injure, au moment qu’elle souffrait l’amertume de meurtre de sa famille, endroit qu’on n’a décelé que peu après l’occurrence de ce malfaisant coup d’état républicain.
Le mie avventure sessuali in Giappone
by Neel WainLe mie avventure sessuali in Giappone: una storia vera (serie Iridium, libro 1), edizione kindle. Una storia vera e inedita di sesso in Giappone, scrtta da un ragazzo che è andato in Giappone dopo la scuola e ci ha vissuto per vent'anni, fino a circa tredici anni fa. È a tutti gli effetti la storia reale delle sue avventure sessuali durante quegli anni: affascinante e perspicace.
Le retour à la bière...et au hockey: L'histoire d'Eric Molson
by Helen Antoniou<p>Pour la majorité des Canadiens, le nom de la famille Molson fait partie de l'essence même du Canada. Depuis 1786, année où John Molson fonda sa première brasserie à Montréal, il rime avec bière, hockey et philanthropie. Rares sont cependant ceux qui savent à quel point la famille est passée proche, ces dernières années, de perdre le contrôle de cette entreprise. Le retour à la bière...et au hockey dévoile des détails personnels de la vie et de l'œuvre d'Eric Molson, qui, non seulement, a sauvé l'entreprise familiale, mais lui a permis de connaître la prospérité comme brasserie de classe mondiale au vingt et unième siècle. <p>Bénéficiant d'un accès sans précédent à la famille Molson, Helen Antoniou retrace l'évolution d’Eric Molson depuis sa position de jeune maître brasseur passionné par les aspects chimiques de l'industrie brassicole jusqu'au poste de président du conseil d'administration de Molson. De nature pacifique, il a été aux prises avec de gros ego, a dû composer avec des situations de salles de conseil complexes et a même dû affronter un cousin déstabilisant qui s'efforçait de le tasser sur le côté. Se fondant sur une recherche poussée, Helen Antoniou relate dans le détail comment Eric, un homme introverti, a vaincu son aversion pour les conflits et a transformé un conglomérat en déroute pour le ramener à son activité principale, soit la fabrication de la bière, et finir par en faire un des plus grands brasseurs au monde. S'il a aujourd'hui passé le flambeau à ses fils, membres de la septième génération, sa vision résolue prévaut encore. <p>Récit passionnant du combat d'un homme à la barre d'un géant de l'univers brassicole, Le retour à la bière...et au hockey explique en quoi les principes directeurs d'Eric Molson ont influencé l'avenir de Molson, aussi bien l'entreprise que la famille.</p>
Le zone grigie: il mondo contro Eichmann
by Lázaro Droznes Stefano VazzolaIn questa libera ricostruzione del processo di Eichmann passiamo in rivista i temi che fanno la loro comparsa e continueranno a comparire fintanto che esisterà l'Umanità: la natura del nazionalsocialismo, la banalità del male esercitata dalla scrivania di un burocrate che uccide semplicemente trafficando con documenti e orari di treni, i limiti dell'obbedienza dovuta, la passività del popolo ebraico, la complicità della classe dirigente delle comunità ebraiche, l'indifferenza degli Alleati e della Chiesa di fronte alla mattanza e il retaggio che successivamente rese possibile la fondazione dello Stato ebraico. Il nazismo e l'olocausto ebraico sono un fatto storico che continuiamo a cercare di capire pur sapendo che non ci riusciremo mai. Com'è potuta succedere una cosa simile? Ci sarebbe stato uno Stato ebraico senza Hitler, senza il nazismo e senza l'Olocausto? È il prezzo che hanno dovuto pagare gli ebrei per avere un proprio Stato?
LeBron
by Jeff BenedictFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Dynasty and Tiger Woods comes the definitive biography of basketball superstar LeBron James, based on three years of exhaustive research and more than 250 interviews.LeBron James is the greatest basketball player of the twenty-first century, and he&’s in the conversation with Michael Jordan as the greatest of all time. The reigning king of the game and the first active NBA player to become a billionaire, LeBron wears the crown like he was born with it. Yet his ascent has been anything but effortless and predetermined— the truth is vastly more interesting than that. What makes LeBron&’s story so compelling is how he won his destiny despite overwhelmingly long odds, in a drama worthy of a Dickens novel. As a child, he was a scared and lonely little boy living a nomadic existence in Akron, Ohio. His mother, who had LeBron when she was sixteen, would sometimes leave him on his own. Destitute and fatherless, he missed close to one hundred days of school in the fourth grade. Desperate, his mother placed him with a family that gave him stability and put a basketball in his hands. LeBron tells the full, riveting saga of how a child adrift found the will to become a titan. Jeff Benedict, the most celebrated sports biographer of our time, paints a vivid picture of LeBron&’s epic origin story, showing the gradual rise of a star who, surrounded by a tight-knit group of teenage friends and adult mentors, accelerated into a speeding comet during high school. Today LeBron produces Hollywood films and television shows, has a social media presence that includes more than one hundred million followers, engages in political activism, takes outspoken stances on racism and social injustice, and transforms lives through his visionary philanthropy. He went from a lost boy in Akron to a beloved hero who uses his fortune to educate underprivileged children and lift up needy families—and brought home Cleveland&’s first NBA championship. But LeBron is more than just the origin story of a GOAT or a recap of his multi-championship, multi-MVP, gold medal–decorated career on the court. Benedict delves into LeBron&’s relationship with fame and power: how he has cultivated it, harnessed it, suffered from it, and leveraged it. In these pages, we go behind the scenes of LeBron&’s grappling with his seismic celebrity, from appearing on the cover of Sports Illustrated as a high school junior to The Decision, which briefly turned the nation against him. We also watch his evolution from a player who avoided politics and was widely criticized for not joining his teammates in protesting China&’s role in the Darfur genocide to becoming an athlete who partnered with President Obama; campaigned for Hillary Clinton; became an advocate against gun violence, racism, and voter suppression; and openly clashed with President Trump, empowering other athletes to speak out against social injustice. To capture LeBron&’s extraordinary life, Benedict conducted hundreds of interviews with the people who were involved with LeBron at different stages of his life. He also obtained thousands of pages of primary source documents and mined hundreds of hours of video footage. Destined to be the authoritative account of LeBron&’s life, LeBron is a gripping, inspiring, and unprecedented portrait of one of the world&’s most captivating figures.
LeBron James
by Shaina IndovinoFew sports stars can say they've reached the heights LeBron James has reached. First with the Cleveland Cavaliers and then with the Miami Heat, and now returning to Cleveland, LeBron has become one of the most exciting players on the court. Fans around the world know LeBron has truly earned his nickname--"King James." Learn the true story behind LeBron's amazing rise to success. Find out how he pushed himself to become a better basketball player, even when life at home was tough. Discover how LeBron became the superstar he is today!
LeBron James (Influential People)
by Laura Price SteeleLeBron James worked hard to become a National Basketball Association (NBA) star. Now he uses his fame to give back to others. Learn more about how James rose to the top of the NBA!
LeBron James, 4th Edition (Amazing Athletes Ser.)
by Jeff SavageLeBron James has been a National Basketball Association (NBA) superstar since he joined the Cleveland Cavaliers as a teenager in 2003. In 2010, after turning Cleveland into a winning team, LeBron left his hometown to play with the Miami Heat. In Miami, LeBron and his teammates won the NBA Finals in 2012 and 2013. In 2014, LeBron returned to Cleveland to try to bring a championship to the city. Read all about LeBron's remarkable journey.
LeBron James: A Little Golden Book Biography (Little Golden Book)
by Shasta ClinchDream big with a Little Golden Book biography about one of the greatest basketball players in NBA history, LeBron James! Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages!This Little Golden Book about LeBron James—philanthropist, basketball superstar, and all-time leading scorer in the NBA—is an inspiring read-aloud for young sports fans and their parents! Look for more Little Golden Book biographies:• Simone Biles • Lionel Messi• Tom Brady• Muhammad Ali• Katie Ledecky
LeBron's Dream Team
by James Lebron Bissinger BuzzRead an interview with Buzz Bissinger at hoopsaddict. com here. The SHOOTING STARS were a bunch of kids from Akron, Ohio-LeBron James and his best friends-who first met on a youth basketball team of the same name when they were ten and eleven years old. United by their love of the game and their yearning for companionship, they quickly forged a bond which would carry them through thick and thin (a lot of thin) and, at last, to the brink of a national championship. They were a motley group who faced challenges all too typical of inner-city America. LeBron grew up without a father and had moved with his mother more than a dozen times by the age of 10. Willie McGee, the quiet one, had left both his parents behind in Chicago to be raised by his older brother in Akron. Dru Joyce was outspoken, and his dad, who was ever-present, would end up coaching all five of the boys in high school. Sian Cotton, who also played football, was the happy-go-lucky enforcer, while Romeo Travis was unhappy, bitter, even surly, until he finally opened himself up to the bond his team mates offered. In the summer after seventh grade, the SHOOTING STARS tasted glory when they qualified for a national championship tournament in Memphis. But they lost their focus, and had to go home early. They promised each other they would stay together and do whatever it took to win a national title. They had no idea how hard it would be to pursue that promise. In the years that followed, they would endure jealousy, hostility, exploitation, resentment from the black community (because they went to a "white" high school), and the consequence of their own over-confidence. Not least, they would all have to wrestle with LeBron's outsize success, which brought too much attention and even a whiff of scandal their way. But together these five boys became men as they sought a national championship. .
LeBron's Dream Team: How Five Friends Made History
by Buzz Bissinger Lebron JamesThe DREAM TEAM was a bunch of kids from Akron, Ohio-LeBron James and his best friends-who first met on a youth basketball team of the same name when they were ten and eleven years old. United by their love of the game and their yearning for companionship, they quickly forged a bond which would carry them through thick and thin (a lot of thin) and, at last, to the brink of a national championship. They were a motley group who faced challenges all too typical of inner-city America. LeBron grew up without a father and had moved with his mother more than a dozen times by the age of 10. Willie McGee, the quiet one, had left both his parents behind in Chicago to be raised by his older brother in Akron. Dru Joyce was outspoken, and his dad, who was ever-present, would end up coaching all five of the boys in high school. Sian Cotton, who also played football, was the happy-go-lucky enforcer, while Romeo Travis was unhappy, bitter, even surly, until he finally opened himself up to the bond his team mates offered. In the summer after seventh grade, the DREAM TEAM tasted glory when they qualified for a national championship tournament in Memphis. But they lost their focus, and had to go home early. They promised each other they would stay together and do whatever it took to win a national title. They had no idea how hard it would be to pursue that promise. In the years that followed, they would endure jealousy, hostility, exploitation, resentment from the black community (because they went to a "white" high school), and the consequence of their own over-confidence. Not least, they would all have to wrestle with LeBron's outsize success, which brought too much attention and even a whiff of scandal their way. But together these five boys became men as they sought a national championship.From the Trade Paperback edition.
LeBron, Inc.: The Making of a Billion-Dollar Athlete
by Brian WindhorstFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Return of the King comes the story of LeBron James's incredible transformation from basketball star to sports and business mogul. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; min-height: 14.0px} With eight straight trips to the NBA Finals, LeBron James has proven himself one of the greatest basketball players of all time. And like Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan before him, LeBron has also become a global brand and businessman who has altered the way professional athletes think about their value, maximize their leverage, and use their voice. LEBRON, INC tells the story of James's journey down the path to becoming a billionaire sports icon -- his successes, his failures, and the lessons both have taught him along the way. With plenty of newsmaking tidbits about his rollercoaster last season in Cleveland and high-profile move to the Lakers, LEBRON, INC. shows how James has changed the way most elite athletes manage their careers, and how he launched a movement among his peers that may last decades beyond his playing days.
LeBron: Life Lessons from the King
by Brian BooneA biographical account featuring the secrets to success from one of the greatest basketball players of all time: LeBron James“Nothing is given. Everything is earned.” His power, speed, and killer instincts made him a basketball phenom, but it was blood, sweat, and determination that turned him into an undisputed champion. From the day Sports Illustrated deemed him “The Chosen One” when he was still in high school, LeBron James, a skinny kid from Akron, Ohio, rose to stardom for his world-class athleticism. Two decades, four NBA championships, three Olympic medals, four MVP awards, three teams, and eighteen All-Star selections later, LeBron is the reigning king of the NBA. The world watches in awe as he breaks countless records and sets jaw-dropping new ones. He has taken his success further than anyone imagined, proving himself a savvy investor and businessman, making a splash in the entertainment industry, and emerging as a powerful voice for social justice. Brian Boone's LeBron: Life Lessons from The King offers courtside seats to the highs and lows of LeBron’s unbelievable journey and reveals valuable insights for anyone trying to make their own lofty dreams come true. - Motivating and empowering quotes from King James himself- A biographical look at LeBron’s early years, his rise to fame, and his most spectacular achievements - Original art from Gilang Bogy that captures the spirit of a champion- Guiding truths and hard-earned lessons to inspire your own path to excellence
LeMay: A Biography
by Barrett TillmanLeMay was a terrifying, complex, and brilliant general. In World War II, he ordered the firebombing of Tokyo and was in charge when Atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. He was responsible for tens of thousands of civilian deaths--a fact he liked to celebrate by smoking Cuban cigars. But LeMay was also the man who single-handedly transformed the American air force from a ramshackle team of poorly trained and badly equipped pilots into one of the fiercest and most efficient weapons of the war. Over the last decades, most U.S. military missions were carried out entirely through the employment of the Air Force; this is LeMay's legacy. Packed with breathtaking battles in the air and inspiring leadership tactics on the ground, LeMay will keep readers on their edge of their seats.
LeMay: The Life and Wars of General Curtis LeMay
by Warren KozakKozak’s biography of U.S. Air Force General Curtis E. LeMay (1906–1990) won’t convert those utterly convinced that he was a bomb-happy maniac. The more open-minded, however, will find in it a broader perspective on this controversial officer than we have had elsewhere. His outstanding competence as leader and organizer of strategic airpower in World War II and during the cold war is convincingly presented; so are his limitations in the Pentagon and his poor judgment in being George Wallace’s running mate in 1968.
LeRoy Neiman: The Life of America’s Most Beloved and Belittled Artist
by Travis VoganThe untold story of an American hustler who upset the art world and became a pop culture icon, cutting a swath across twentieth-century history and culture. LeRoy Neiman—the cigar-smoking and mustachioed artist famous for his Playboy illustrations, sports paintings, and brash interviews—stood among the twentieth century’s most famous, wealthy, and polarizing artists. His stylish renderings of musicians, athletes, and sporting events captivated fans but baffled critics, who accused Neiman of debasing art with popular culture. Neiman cashed in on the controversy, and his extraordinary popularity challenged the norms of what art should be, where it belongs, and who should have access to it. The story of a Depression-era ragamuffin–turned–army chef–turned–celebrity artist, Neiman’s biography is a rollicking ride through twentieth-century American history, punctuated by encounters with the likes of Muhammad Ali, Frank Sinatra, Joe Namath, and Andy Warhol. In the whirlwind of his life, Neiman himself once remarked that even he didn’t know who he really was—but, he said, the fame and money that came his way made it all worth it. In this first biography of the captivating and infamous man, Travis Vogan hunts for the real Neiman amid the America that made him. .
Lead Boldly: Seven Principles from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
by Robert F. SmithLeadership insights from one of history&’s most influential voices.Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated more than 55 years ago, yet his words continue to inspire millions of people, young and old—from all races and backgrounds. During his remarkable life, he embodies bold and compassionate leadership and achieved a level of influence few thought possible for a Black man born in Atlanta just before the Great Depression.Now, aspiring leaders can reflect on some of Dr. King&’s most impactful speeches and integrate his lessons into their modern leadership journeys. Robert F. Smith, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Vista Equity Partners, offers his own insights and experiences on each passage on how themes like &“The Beloved Community&”, &“Economic Justice&”, and &“Two Americas&” played a central role in his own leadership development and why the visionary ideas of Dr. King espoused are so important for leaders to understand and apply today.