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Quench Your Own Thirst: Business Lessons Learned Over a Beer or Two
by Jim KochNATIONAL BESTSELLER and named a 2016 Best Book of the Year by Inc., Business Insider, and ForbesFounder of The Boston Beer Company, brewer of Samuel Adams Boston Lager, and a key catalyst of the American craft beer revolution, Jim Koch offers his unique perspective when it comes to business, beer, and turning your passion into a successful company or career.“Boston Beer’s Jim Koch offers readers a six-pack of wisdom.” – The Boston GlobePull up a chair and crack open a Sam Adams. It’s time to leave behind business as you know it.Quench Your Own Thirst covers everything from finding your own Yoda to Koch’s theory on how a piece of string can teach you the most important lesson you’ll ever learn about business. Koch also has surprising advice on sales, marketing, hiring, and company culture. His anecdotes, quirky musings, and bits of wisdom go far beyond brewing. A fun, engaging guide for building a career or launching a successful business, Quench Your Own Thirst is the key to the ultimate dream: being successful while doing what you love. So, are you quenching you own thirst – or someone else’s? "Like Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Larry Ellison, and the other greats, Jim Koch's entrepreneurial journey is motivated by a deep commitment to making superb products and building a unique culture that reinforces innovation and risk-taking. This book tells a compelling story about how he did it. The lessons will be invaluable for anyone starting a business or building a career." —Bill Hambrecht, co-founder or Hambrecht & Quist and chairman of WRHambrecht + Co
Quentin Roosevelt - A Sketch With Letters
by Kermit Roosevelt Quentin RooseveltQuentin Roosevelt was the youngest son of President Theodore Roosevelt, a man greatly admired by his colleagues, popular with his fellow World War One fliers, possessed with great ability, flair and intellectual ability. Sadly his life was destined to be brash, brave, brilliant and all too short. On the entry of America in to the First World War in 1917, Quentin dropped out of college to join the newly formed 1st Reverse Aero Squadron. His first services were on the ground at the famous Issoudun training base, but he demanded and received his pilot's wings transferring into 95th Aero Squadron part of 1st Pursuit Group, the aerial gladiators of the American Airforce. His flying career was not to last long, his contemporary, the famous flying ace Eddie Rickenbacker commented his flying style was bordering on the suicidal with a great contempt for danger;"He was reckless to such a degree that his commanding officers had to caution him repeatedly about the senselessness of his lack of caution. His bravery was so notorious that we all knew he would either achieve some great spectacular success or be killed in the attempt. Even the pilots in his own flight would beg him to conserve himself and wait for a fair opportunity for a victory. But Quentin would merely laugh away all serious advice."He claimed his first victory only a day after his squadron was posted to Touquin and the front lines; but he was shot down a mere four days later.His letters were collected by his brother Kermit, who lovingly and carefully edited into this book which gives a picture of his headstrong, dashing brother poignantly including the many letters of tribute from Quentin's fellow flyers.An excellent and vivid excellent snapshot of a young tyro in the American Air Force of the First World War.
Quentin Tarantino: Interviews, Revised and Updated (Conversations with Filmmakers Series)
by Gerald PearyHere, in his own colorful, slangy words, is the true American Dream saga of a self-proclaimed "film geek," with five intense years working in a video store, who became one of the most popular, recognizable, and imitated of all filmmakers. His dazzling, movie-informed work makes Quentin Tarantino's reputation, from his breakout film, Reservoir Dogs (1992), through Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003) and Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004), his enchanted homages to Asian action cinema, to his rousing tribute to guys-on-a-mission World War II movie, Inglourious Basterds (2009). For those who prefer a more mature, contemplative cinema, Tarantino provided the tender, very touching Jackie Brown (1997). A masterpiece--Pulp Fiction (1994). A delightful mash of unabashed exploitation and felt social consciousness--his latest opus, Django Unchained (2012).From the beginning, Tarantino (b. 1963)--affable, open, and enthusiastic about sharing his adoration of movies--has been a journalist's dream. Quentin Tarantino: Interviews, revised and updated with twelve new interviews, is a joy to read cover to cover because its subject has so much interesting and provocative to say about his own movies and about cinema in general, and also about his unusual life. He is frank and revealing about growing up in Los Angeles with a single, half-Cherokee mother, and dropping out of ninth grade to take acting classes. Lost and confused, he still managed a gutsy ambition: young Quentin decided he would be a filmmaker.Tarantino has conceded that Ordell (Samuel L. Jackson), the homicidal African American con man in Jackie Brown, is an autobiographical portrait. "If I hadn't wanted to make movies, I would have ended up as Ordell," Tarantino has explained. "I wouldn't have been a postman or worked at the phone company. . . . I would have gone to jail."
Querencia
by Stephen Bodio Malcolm BrooksBorn in Boston, Stephen Bodio wandered into Magdalena, New Mexico, in the 1970s while on his way to Montana and never left. He was accompanied by Betsy Huntington, who was twenty years his senior; the couple had been inseparable from the day they met. After stumbling upon a vintage home along the highway, they settled into a country life; it was the perfect way for the two of them to make their lives together in an out-of-the-way place.It's through Bodio that Betsy's story is painted in such memorable passages that soon captivate readers. Together they made their home among the mountains of New Mexico, returning to a simple life of hunting, falconry, and becoming acquainted with the local reptiles and insects of the desert. A lover of nature, Bodio here explains in vivid detail his time spent in the wilderness. He found himself the center of his neighbors' attention when they discovered his endless fascination with the local fauna, from snakes and birds to coursing dogs. He became accustomed to Magdalena through the people and wildlife, even joining in the biggest festival on the calendar: the Quemado Rodeo, better known by locals as the Street Dance and Brawl.From the Spanish term meaning "the heart's true home," Querencia captivates and settles the heart. It is an astonishing read for those looking for an escape from the hustle of the big city, or just seeking to find solitude in the country life.
Querida rebelde... (Dear Rebel): 60 mujeres increíbles te cuentan sus secretos para lograr todo lo que te propongas
by Rebel Girls60 mujeres extraordinarias comparten sus experiencias, sus consejos y los secretos de su éxito a través de cartas, poemas, ensayos, autorretratos y mucho más.60 mujeres excepcionales abordan temas como superar obstáculos, descubrir lo que realmente te gusta y soñar a lo grande.Descubre cómo la actriz de Ms. Marvel, Iman Vellani, conectó con sus propias raíces a través del personaje que le dio fama y acompaña a la montañista Carla Pérez en los últimos 100 metros hasta la cima del Everest.Esta valiosa colección de historias en primera persona tiene algo para todas, inspirando a las jóvenes lectoras a probar cosas nuevas, a vencer sus miedos y a ser ellas mismas. Querida Rebelde ofrece herramientas de empoderamiento para la generación actual.------------------------------------More than 60 extraordinary teens and women share their advice, experiences, and the secrets of their success in their own words.The authors tackle topics like overcoming obstacles, discovering your passion, and dreaming big through letters, poems, essays, self-portraits, and more.Learn how Ms. Marvel actor Iman Vellani connected with her roots through her character. Read about how March for our Lives co-founder Jaclyn Corin found her voice as an activist. Follow mountaineer Carla Pérez on the final 100 meters to the top of Mount Everest. This rich collection of first-person stories has something for everyone, inspiring young readers to try new things, face their fears, and be themselves.
Querido Mario, querido Luis: Cartas entre Mario Conde y un joven emprendedor
by Luis Valls-TabernerEl intercambio epistolar entre Mario Conde, un hombre que llegó a la cumbre y después bajó a los infiernos y el joven Luis Valls-Taberner, que encontrará en él a un mentor. Querido Mario,Estoy en un momento en el que no sé exactamente lo que quiero hacer con mi vida. Pero sí tengo cada vez más claro lo que no quiero hacer. Ya sabes que me gustaría demostrarme y demostrarte que han sido bien invertidos tus consejos.Luis Querido Luis,Si quieres ser empresario, adelante. Si quieres ser funcionario, adelante. Si tienes vocación de una cosa u otra, adelante. Pero situando lo instrumental en su propio plano. Un empresario de gigantesco éxito en lo material puede ser un hombre fracasado en su dimensión vital. De hecho, este escenario se da con mucha, con demasiada frecuencia. Te dije que en mi vida pasada siempre sostuve que un hombre no son sus cosas, sean la abogacía del Estado, el despacho de abogados, la industria farmacéutica o Banesto; también son cosas la cárcel y los juicios, las condenas y las absoluciones. Así que las cosas se guardan en alacenas, pero no se vive con ellas, no se duerme con ellas, ni se vive para ellas.Mario
Querido Noah: Una historia real de amor y lucha en el corazón de África
by Conchín FernándezYo me enamoré en África. He estado allí, en esos mismos bosques, en ese mismo río, bajo ese mismo sol, empapándome bajo esa misma lluvia cálida torrencial que acompaña la caída del sol. Por eso te escribo, hijo mío, para que conozcas tu historia, que comienza con la mía. Cuando el Padre Amable propone a una joven presentadora de TVE viajar al Congo para rodar un documental sobre su misión, ella no puede imaginar que su vida va a dar un giro radical. En aquel poblado conoce el sufrimiento de una sociedad ancestral condenada al olvido, pero también comienza su particular romance con un río, una selva y una tierra: África. A su vuelta a Madrid, el reportaje se emite en el Canal 24 Horas y provoca una oleada de donativos. Pero ella ya no es la misma persona. Las aguas del inmenso y misterioso río Congo se han adentrado en sus venas y siente que no puede seguir con su vida acomodada. Decide abandonar los focos de la actualidad diaria y regresa de nuevo al África negra, aunque esta vez a la orilla opuesta, a Kinshasa, donde lo último que espera es encontrar al amor de su vida. Basada en la experiencia real de la autora, Querido Noah es un relato cautivador que nos sumerge en un mundo desconocido y apasionante, con una conmovedora historia de amor que tiene a las orillas del río Congo como testigos de excepción.
Querido Scott, querida Zelda: Las cartas de amor entre Zelda y F. Scott Fitzgerald
by Zelda Fitzgerald Francis Scott FitzgeraldLa correspondencia «excepcionalmente conmovedora» (Booklist) de una pareja literaria icónica «Zelda escribe con una prosa directa y apasionada; Francis, con un estilo poético que recuerda a su ficción. El resultado es un relato fascinante de su historia de amor, lleno de anhelo y pasión, angustia y traición. [...] Estas cartas retratan una conexión singular y enigmática.»Paul Alexander, The Washington Post En 1918, en una fiesta en el club de campo de Montgomery (Alabama), se conocieron Francis Scott Fitzgerald, el joven escritor, y Zelda Sayre, una belleza sureña muy alejada de la imagen apocada de las mujeres de su época: audaz, original e inteligente, llegaría a convertirse en un icono de los años veinte. La pareja se casó en Nueva York en 1920, una semana después de la publicación de la primera novela de Scott, A este lado del paraíso, que se agotó en tres días. Con este rotundo éxito iniciaron una relación marcada por la celebridad, los excesos, la adicción de él al alcohol y el periplo de ella por distintas instituciones psiquiátricas. Excéntricos y hedonistas, llevaron al límite un amor errático y salvaje. Su correspondencia, que en buena parte se mantuvo inédita hasta la publicación de este libro, es la historia de una pasión enfermiza entre dos seres vulnerables que eran incapaces, muy a su pesar, de vivir el uno sin el otro. La crítica ha dicho:«Si leéis este libro que sea por Zelda: [...] una observadora divertida y dura de su propia vida cuyas cartas se leen como si fuesen pequeños monólogos. [...] No tiene opiniones convencionales ni usa expresiones hechas. Todo lo que escribe y piensa es original, mordaz y ligeramente inquietante.»Parul Sehgal, The New York Times «Una delicia literaria.»Silvia López, El País «Puro y hermoso. Leyendo las cartas de Zelda te enamoras de ella.»The Washington Post «Un retrato conmovedor de una historia de amor compleja y profunda.»Publishers Weekly «Una bendición para cualquier lector.»Kirkus Reviews «Esta correspondencia excepcionalmente conmovedora muestra a dos almas apasionadas y creativas que lucharon contra las despiadadas exigencias del imperativo artístico.»Booklist «Un retrato valioso y emotivo de su compleja relación.»The Baltimore Sun «Zelda escribe con una prosa directa y apasionada; Francis, con un estilo poético que recuerda a su ficción. El resultado es un relato fascinante de su historia de amor, lleno de anhelo y pasión, angustia y traición. [...] Estas cartas retratan una conexión singular y enigmática.»Paul Alexander, The Washington Post
Querido Scott, querida Zelda: Las cartas de amor entre Zelda y F. Scott Fitzgerald
by J. BryerPocas parejas hay tan famosas y escandalosas en la historia de la literatura como Zelda Sayre y Francis Scott Fitzgerald. Jackson R. Bryer y Cathy W. Barks han llevado a cabo una selección de las cartas, buena parte de ellas inéditas hasta ahora, que el autor de El gran Gatsby y su esposa se cruzaron a lo largo de los años. Desde el inocente y feliz noviazgo, pasando por los claroscuros de su matrimonio en los años veinte y el periplo de Zelda por distintas instituciones psiquiátricas, esta correspondencia es la historia de una pasión enfermiza entre dos seres vulnerables que no podían vivir el uno sin el otro, a pesar de sí mismos. Por estas páginas desfilan además todos los personajes de la época, los que conformaron la llamada «generación perdida», y nos permiten explorar la intimidad de uno de los grandes escritores norteamericanos del siglo XX.
Querido diario. Una historia real
by Luis CorbachoLuis conoció a Patricio en una red social. Antes de siquiera encontrarse, Patricio le aclaró que estaba casado con una mujer y que con varones sólo tenía sexo ocasional. Luego de la primera cita se enamoraron. Y eso termina siendo un problema. Expectativas, promesas y desilusiones son la antesala a un despecho que se convierte en venganza. Casi como una catarsis, Luis Corbacho cuenta una de sus últimas historias de amor con la frescura y la desfachatez que lo caracterizan. No disimula nada. Solo cambió el nombre de uno de los protagonistas. Y logra, de manera magistral, mostrar lo complejo, lo intenso y lo efímero de los vínculos gay, que no por eso dejan de ser verdaderos.
Queridos camaradas: Una vida
by Javier ReverteUn libro imprescindible para recordar a un escritor inolvidable. Javier Reverte, el gran viajero y escritor, ponía rumbo a su última travesía el 31 de octubre de 2020. Tan solo unos días antes entregaba a sus editores estas páginas en las que había trabajado los últimos quince años, reuniendo en ellas recuerdos y reflexiones sobre la vida, los viajes y la escritura, sus grandes pasiones. Una memoria feliz y luminosa que arranca en la infancia, «verdadera patria del hombre» en palabras de su admirado Rilke; recorre sus años de juventud, en los que nació su compromiso con la política y el periodismo; su etapa como corresponsal, en la que cubrió conflictos como el irlandés o la guerra de Bosnia y su descubrimiento de África, el continente que le abrió para siempre el camino de la literatura y la aventura. Volvía a mirarlo todo con los ojos del niño y sentía que llenaba la vida con «el sentido infantil del juego», como pedía John DosPassos. Percibía que mi existencia estaba siendo trazada por lo que anhelé cuando era un crío que soñaba con aventuras, al tiempo que alentaba la conciencia de que, si me inclinaba hacia otra manera de ser, en la vejez lo lamentaría. Quería que el pequeño Javier se sintiera orgulloso del anciano Reverte. La crítica ha dicho...«Fue nuestro hombre en África, el que nos llevó a muchos por primera vez al continente negro de la mano de los grandes clásicos, y nunca se lo agradeceremos bastante. [...] Fundía como nadie viaje e historia, la experiencia personal y la de los grandes exploradores y escritores.»Jacinto Antón, El País «Instauró en España la literatura de viajes como género habitual de un profesional del periodismo con un dominio impecable del lenguaje y con el rigor de una formación humanista severa.»Joaquín Bardavío, ABC «Su nombre es sinónimo del tipo de viaje concebido como un producto de artesanía emocional, donde cada detalle adquiere una dimensión íntima y el tiempo se dilata casi hasta detenerse, deslumbrando al viajero con el espejismo de esa inmortalidad perdida de la niñez.»TVE «Infatigable viajero, sagaz cronista y embajador por derecho del apasionamiento literario.»La Razón
Quest
by Stephen L. Carman Bob OwenSteve Carman was a firm believer--but not in God. He believed instead in the reality of scientific facts. As a member of the engineering team that had worked on the ill-fated Apollo I space project, Steve Carman knew all too well the years of dreams and work--and the lives of three men--going up in flames. Yet his faith in empirical facts remained solid, as did his assertion that God existed only in the minds of the uneducated. But Steve and his wife, Joan, felt that their lives lacked something. Together they attended a church and read parts of the Bible. All they found was a list of seemingly unanswerable questions--"Pastor Stumpers," they called them. They found it difficult to accept religion when none of it seemed to make any logical sense! If God was real, they thought, he was just going to have to prove himself....
Quest Biographies Bundle — Books 11–15
by Deborah Cowley Lian Goodall Marguerite Paulin Francine Legaré Gary EvansPresenting five titles in the Quest Biography series that profiles prominent figures in Canada’s history. The important Canadian lives detailed here are: longtime Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King; Quebec premier and separatist René Lévesque; the explorer of Quebec, Samuel de Champlain; National Film Board founder John Grierson; and medical humanitarian Lucille Teasdale. Includes William Lyon Mackenzie King Réne Lévesque Samuel de Champlain John Grierson Lucille Teasdale
Quest Biographies Bundle — Books 11–20
by Heather Kirk Deborah Cowley Lian Goodall Marguerite Paulin Francine Legaré Gary Evans Tom Shardlow Anne Cimon André VanassePresenting ten titles in the Quest Biography series that profiles prominent figures in Canada’s history. <P><P>The important Canadian lives detailed here are: influential politicians Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King and Premiers René Lévesque and Maurice Duplessis; intrepid explorers Samuel de Champlain and David Thompson; National Film Board founder John Grierson; medical humanitarian Lucille Teasdale; and renowned writers Mazo de la Roche, Susanna Moodie, and Gabrielle Roy. Includes Willam Lyon Mackenzie King René Lévesque Maurice Duplessis Samuel de Champlain David Thompson John Grierson Lucille Teasdale Susanna Moodie Gabrielle Roy Mazo de la Roche
Quest Biographies Bundle — Books 16–20
by Heather Kirk Marguerite Paulin Tom Shardlow Anne Cimon André VanassePresenting five titles in the Quest Biography series that profiles prominent figures in Canada’s history. The important Canadian lives detailed here are: influential Quebec Premier Maurice Duplessis; intrepid explorer of Western Canada, David Thompson; the author of the Jalna novels, Mazo de la Roche; wilderness chronicler Susanna Moodie; and award-winning novelist Gabrielle Roy. Includes Maurice Duplessis David Thompson Mazo de la Roche Susanna Moodie Gabrielle Roy
Quest Biographies Bundle — Books 1–10: Emma Albani / Emily Carr / George Grant / Jacques Plante / John Diefenbaker / John Franklin / Marshall McLuhan / Phyllis Munday / Wilfrid Laurier / Nellie McClung
by John Wilson Arthur Slade Kathryn Bridge Roderick Stewart T. F. Rigelhof Vladimir Konieczny Darcy Dunton Michelle Labrèche-Larouche Raymond Plante Kate Braid Judith Fitzgerald Margaret MacphersonPresenting ten titles in the Quest Biography series that profiles prominent figures in Canada’s history. The important Canadian lives detailed here are: Emma Albani, a nineteenth century opera singer from Quebec who became a diva of the musical world; Emily Carr, the artist famous for capturing the essence in her paintings of the Native cultures of the coast of British Columbia; George Grant, a prescient political philosopher and author of Lament for a Nation; star NHL goalie Jacques Plante, the first netminder to don a protective mask; influential Prime Ministers John Diefenbaker and Sir Wilfrid Laurier; John Franklin, while not a Canadian, an explorer whose demise in the Arctic is an important part of Canada’s historical identity; Marshall McLuhan, the academic who predicted so much of the modern media world we live in today; mountaineer and explorer Phyllis Munday; and early feminist icon Nellie McClung. Includes Emma Albani Emily Carr George Grant Jacques Plante John Diefenbaker John Franklin Marshall McLuhan Phyllis Munday Wilfrid Laurier Nellie McClung
Quest Biographies Bundle — Books 1–5
by Arthur Slade T. F. Rigelhof Vladimir Konieczny Darcy Dunton Michelle Labrèche-Larouche Raymond Plante Kate BraidPresenting five titles in the Quest Biography series that profiles prominent figures in Canada’s history. <P><P>The important Canadian lives detailed here are: Emma Albani, a nineteenth century opera singer from Quebec who became a diva of the musical world; Emily Carr, the artist famous for capturing the essence in her paintings of the Native cultures of the coast of British Columbia; George Grant, a prescient political philosopher and author of Lament for a Nation; star NHL goalie Jacques Plante, the first netminder to don a protective mask; and honest Prime Minister John Diefenbaker, who led Canada in the late fifties and early sixties. <P><P> Includes Emma Albani Emily Carr George Grant Jacques Plante John Diefenbaker
Quest Biographies Bundle — Books 21–25
by Sharon Stewart Tom Henighan Nicholas Maes Julie H. Ferguson Wayne LarsenPresenting five titles in the Quest Biography series that profiles prominent figures in Canada’s history. <P><P>The important Canadian lives detailed here are: firebrand Metis leader Louis Riel; landscape painter James Wilson Morrice; Arctic explorer and ethnologist Vilhjalmur Stefansson; revered novelist Robertson Davies; and the “Father of British Columbia,” James Douglas. <P><P> Includes Louis Riel James Wilson Morrice Vilhjalmur Stefansson Robertson Davies James Douglas
Quest Biographies Bundle — Books 21–30
by Edward Butts Sharon Stewart Tom Henighan Peggy Dymond Leavey Nicholas Maes Julie H. Ferguson Valerie Knowles Wayne Larsen D. T. LaheyPresenting ten titles in the Quest Biography series that profiles prominent figures in Canada’s history. The important Canadian lives detailed here are: painters Tom Thomson and James Wilson Morrice; explorer Vilhjalmur Stefansson; frontiersman Simon Girty; railway baron William C. Van Horne; early politicians George Simpson and James Douglas; revolutionary Metis leader Louis Riel; writer Robertson Davies; and early movie star Mary Pickford. Includes Louis Riel James Wilson Morrice Vilhjalmur Stefansson Robertson Davies James Douglas William C. Van Horne George Simpson Tom Thomson Simon Girty Mary Pickford
Quest Biographies Bundle — Books 26–30
by Edward Butts Peggy Dymond Leavey Valerie Knowles Wayne Larsen D. T. LaheyPresenting five titles in the Quest Biography series that profiles prominent figures in Canada’s history. The important Canadian lives detailed here are: nineteenth century railway builder William C. Van Horne; early nineteenth century governor and fur baron George Simpson; legendary Group of Seven-associated landscape painter Tom Thomson; intrepid early frontiersman Simon Girty; and Canada’s first world-famous movie star, Mary Pickford. Includes William C. Van Horne George Simpson Tom Thomson Simon Girty Mary Pickford
Quest Biographies Bundle — Books 31–35: Harriet Tubman / Laura Secord / Joey Smallwood / Prince Edward, Duke of Kent / John A. Macdonald
by Ged Martin Peggy Dymond Leavey Nathan Tidridge Rosemary Sadlier Ray Argyle Brigadier-General, The Hon. J.J. GrantPresenting five titles in the Quest Biography series that profiles prominent figures in Canada’s history. The important Canadian lives detailed here are: legendary Underground Railroad leader Harriet Tubman; Laura Secord, heroine of the War of 1812; Newfoundland politician Joey Smallwood, the final Father of Confederation; Prime Minister John A. Macdonald, the primary founder of Canada; and onetime governor general Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent, an important figure in Canada’s early development. Includes Harriet Tubman Laura Secord Joey Smallwood Prince Edward, Duke of Kent John A. Macdonald
Quest Biography 35-Book Bundle: Marshall McLuhan, Nellie McClung, René Lévesque and many more
by Edward Butts John Wilson Arthur Slade Kathryn Bridge Sharon Stewart Roderick Stewart Heather Kirk Ged Martin T. F. Rigelhof Tom Henighan Peggy Dymond Leavey Nathan Tidridge Rosemary Sadlier Nicholas Maes Ray Argyle Julie H. Ferguson Valerie Knowles Deborah Cowley Wayne Larsen Michelle Labrèche-Larouche Raymond Plante Kate Braid Judith Fitzgerald Margaret Macpherson Lian Goodall Marguerite Paulin Francine Legaré Gary Evans Tom Shardlow Anne Cimon André Vanasse D. T. LaheyThis special bundle contains the first thirty-five books in the Quest Biography series, which profiles the lives of Canadians who have had a profound effect on their country and the world. Some of these figures are truly famous, while others were quietly influential. Among the wide variety of people we meet are: prime ministers (Mackenzie King, Macdonald, Laurier, and more); artists (Emily Carr, Tom Thomson); explorers (David Thompson, Samuel de Champlain), politicians (René Lévesque, Joey Smallwood), writers (Robertson Davies, Gabrielle Roy), entertainers (Emma Albani, Mary Pickford), activists (Nellie McClung, Louis Riel, Harriet Tubman), and many, many more. Let this series be your primer on the greatest figures in Canadian history. Includes Emma Albani Emily Carr George Grant Jacques Plante John Diefenbaker John Franklin Phyllis Munday Wilfrid Laurier William Lyon Mackenzie King René Lévesque Samuel de Champlain John Grierson Lucille Teasdale Maurice Duplessis David Thompson Mazo de la Roche Susanna Moodie Gabrielle Roy Louis Riel James Wilson Morrice Vilhjalmur Stefansson Robertson Davies James Douglas William C. Van Horne George Simpson Tom Thomson Simon Girty Mary Pickford Harriet Tubman Laura Secord Joey Smallwood Prince Edward, Duke of Kent John A. Macdonald Marshall McLuhan
Quest for Eternal Sunshine: A Holocaust Survivor's Journey from Darkness to Light
by Myra Goodman Mendek RubinQuest for Eternal Sunshine chronicles the triumphant, true story of Mendek Rubin, a brilliant inventor who overcame both the trauma of the Holocaust and decades of unrelenting depression to live a life of deep peace and boundless joy.Born into a Hassidic Jewish family in Poland in 1924, Mendek grew up surrounded by extreme anti-Semitism. Armed with an ingenious mind, he survived three horrific years in Nazi slave-labor concentration camps while virtually his entire family was murdered in Auschwitz. After arriving in America in 1946—despite having no money or professional skills—his inventions helped revolutionize both the jewelry and packaged-salad industries. Remarkably, Mendek also applied his ingenuity to his own psyche, developing innovative ways to heal his heart and end his emotional suffering.After Mendek died in 2012, his daughter, Myra Goodman, found an unfinished manuscript in which he&’d revealed the intimate details of his healing journey. Quest for Eternal Sunshine—the extraordinary result of a posthumous father-daughter collaboration—tells Mendek&’s whole story and is filled with eye-opening revelations, effective self-healing techniques, and profound wisdom that have the power to transform the way we live our lives.An inspirational biography of a Holocaust survivor overcoming depression and PTSD. An essential new addition to Jewish Holocaust history.
Question 7
by Richard FlanaganAn exquisite, genre-defying new book from the Booker Prize–winning author of The Narrow Road to the Deep North, a reckoning with the author&’s life and family, and the role of fiction in our times"A spectacular mixture of fierce energy and then control, care. It is a kind of reckoning, Richard Flanagan with his father and his mother, Tasmania with its past, Japan with its past, the author with himself. It seems to me a book that will have an overwhelming effect on readers.&” —Colm Tóibín, author of Long IslandSometimes I wonder why we keep returning to beginnings—why we seek the single thread we might pull to unravel the tapestry we call our life...By way of H. G. Wells and Rebecca West&’s affair through 1930s nuclear physics to Flanagan's father working as a slave laborer near Hiroshima when the atom bomb is dropped, this daisy chain of events reaches fission when Flanagan as a young man finds himself trapped in a rapid on a wild river not knowing if he is to live or to die.At once a love song to his island home and to his parents, this hypnotic melding of dream, history, place and memory is about how our lives so often arise out of the stories of others and the stories we invent about ourselves.
Questions for My Father: Finding the Man Behind Your Dad
by Vincent StaniforthI had ample opportunity to ask Dad these questions when he was alive, but it seemed that a million reasons not to do so could always be found. It was a waste of everything Dad had ever seen, done, and thought about not to hear his answers, and I regret not finding out more about him when I had the chance. Questions for My Father was borne of that regret and has one underlying objective: to develop a blueprint for discovery so that children of any age can start to build a clearer, deeper picture of the man behind the word. -- Vincent Staniforth