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Iyad Allawi was born in 1945 in Adhamiyah, a wealthy district of northwestern Baghdad, the capital city of Iraq. Both of his parents were well educated and came from very powerful families. For example, Allawi's grandfather helped negotiate Iraq's independence from Great Britain when it became an independent state in 1932.

Twenty years ago, KISS officially revealed the faces behind the stage makeup, and fans all over the world got their first look at the band. Now, in BEHIND THE MASK, the band's legion of fans and music enthusiasts alike will get to know the men behind the stage personas.

But behind the dazzling exterior lay the sinister shadow of another Vivien Leigh—a shadow which pursued her throughout her aristocratic upbringing, her frustrating first marriage, her tempestuous romance with Laurence Olivier, and her meteoric rise to stardom.

In this brilliant second and final volume of the definitive biography of Lucian Freud—one of the most influential, enigmatic and secretive artists of the twentieth century—William Feaver, the noted art critic, draws on years of daily conversations with Freud, on his private papers and letters and on interviews with his friends and family to expl.

New York Times bestselling author, Newbery Honor recipient, and National Book Award finalist Steve Sheinkin presents both the heroism and the treachery of one of the Revolutionary War's most infamous players in his biography of Benedict Arnold.Winner of the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for NonfictionWinner of the YALSA-ALA Award for Excellence in Young Adult NonfictionMost people know that.

Books shelved as biography: Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson, Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl By Anne Frank by Anne Frank, Becoming by Michelle Obama.

Lion of Hollywood is the definitive biography of Louis B. Mayer, the chief of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer -- MGM -- the biggest and most successful film studio of Hollywood's Golden Age. An immigrant from tsarist Russia, Mayer began in the film business as an exhibitor but soon migrated to where the action and the power were -- Hollywood.

Fitri – From Racing Widow to Racing Enthusiast Horses weren’t an initial first love for Fitri, however, who became something of a racing widow in the late 90s because of Jim’s involvement in the sport. He was spending the weekends looking out for race courses to visit, all of which left Fitri the option of staying at home or joining in.

Fiona Scott Norman reviews the biography of Marc Hunter, the charismatic and self-destructive lead singer of 70s band Dragon.

The book makes only brief passing references to Eastwood's life, and instead provides a detailed analysis by the author of his TV and film work, expressing her own (and in some cases her former students') interpretation of the meaning of Eastwood's work, establishing themes throughout his career and the social (and brief personal) impacts on.

The product of almost a decade of research, hundreds of unprecedented interviews, and the discovery of scores of never-before-revealed documents, Bob Spitz's The Beatles is the biography fans have been waiting for -- a vast, complete account as brilliant and joyous and revelatory as a Beatles record itself.

In this comprehensive biography, Gregory D. Massey recounts the young Laurens’s wartime record —a riveting tale in its own right —and finds that even more remarkable than his military.

Do then goes on to show the reader the pleasures and pitfalls of growing up in Australia as an outsider. AWARDS. Winner, ABIA (Australian Book Industry Awards) Book of the Year; Winner, ABIA Biography of the Year 2011; Winner, ABIA Newcomer of the Year 2011; Overall Winner, Indie Book of the Year Award 2011.

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A dense and well-researched book, but this is more about Daniel Boone, the legend, than it is about Daniel Boone, the man. It lacks the historical context of Blood and Treasure: Daniel Boone and the Fight for America's First Frontier, and I had trouble sorting out what was presented as fact or fiction. This did go into much more detail about.

Curt Gentry's J. Edgar Hoover: The Man and the Secrets is a massive, incredibly critical biography of the legendary FBI director, whose fifty year reign made him arguably the most powerful man in America. Veteran crime writer Gentry's portrait of Hoover is compellingly vivid, if not exactly balanced.

In this powerful biography, Bogle recovers the rich fullness of singer Ethel Waters's life (1896–1977). In vivid though often exhausting detail, Bogle traces Waters's rise from the poverty of her surroundings in Chester, Pa., through her early musical successes in Harlem in the 1920s and 1930s to her film and Broadway career and her later.

Brilliantly reviewed, Roy Keane's riveting, brutally honest autobiography has the potential to be one of the year's biggest paperback bestsellers. A publishing phenomenon in hardback, Roy.

Amazon.com: The biography of Lionel Richie: His Complete Life Story and the Evolution of His Musical Career eBook: Noah, Michael: Kindle Store.

In this extraordinarily honest memoir, Gary tells of his journey back to professional success, as well as mental and physical health. A Better Me is a remarkably frank account of Gary's life as he battled with his demons, endured personal tragedy, and staged one of the most thrilling professional comebacks in decades.

It's a formidable, comprehensive book, but also intimate, questioning, and vulnerable. Graham, the longtime publisher of the Washington Post, witnessed her fair share of celebrity, Washington-style.

Forever Young: The Life, Loves and Enduring Faith of a Hollywood Legend: the Authorized Biography of Loretta Young Joan Wester Anderson Thomas More, 2000 - Biography & Autobiography - 288 pages.

Discover the lives of remarkable individuals through the best biographies, chosen from a wide array of reputable literary sources and biography enthusiasts. These compelling reads offer intimate portraits and have earned accolades across numerous literary discussions.

This book was written in 1985 and so much of Mr. Garner's life is not covered. After a mid-life crisis involving numerous lawsuits, a troubled marriage, poor health, deep depression, and the "cancelled" Rockford Files, Mr. Garner seems to have mellowed considerably. It would be very interesting to update this bio with current info.

in the basal - fun to put her music on and watch the kids dance. last year ms. rubio the 60+ yr. old spanish teacher started a conga line and marvin got up behind her to grind. lol.

Mac Miller would have turned 30 on Jan. 19.. But the rapper, who evolved from Pittsburgh-bred indie artist to platinum-selling star who shared a nearly two-year relationship with Ariana Grande.

Fran Drescher received two Emmy and two Golden Globe nominations for her portrayal as ""Miss Fine"" on the TV show ""The Nanny"", which she also created, wrote, directed, and produced. Her first book, Enter Whining, was a New York Times bestseller, and she won the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) Writers Award for her second.

Peyton Manning: The Inspiring Story of One of Football's Greatest Quarterbacks (Football Biography Books) Paperback – June 28, 2015 by Clayton Geoffreys (Author) 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 138 ratings.

Nigel Goodall’s book, A Life In Time And Space: A Biography of David Tennant is one of the latest tomes to materialise and one that seems born of opportunism rather than lasting value. And.

What books can I read about or view media on Keith Haring? Keith Haring: the Authorized Biography is an oral history by John Gruen that gives an excellent account of his life and times (Fireside, ISBN 0671781502) Drawing the Line is an invaluable video on Haring’s art and life (Kultur Video, ASIN B0006A9I2U).

Mornings on Horseback is the brilliant biography of the young Theodore Roosevelt. Hailed as “a masterpiece” (John A. Gable, Newsday), it is the winner of the Los Angeles Times 1981 Book Prize for Biography and the National Book Award for Biography. Written by David McCullough, the author of Truman, this is the story of a remarkable little.

Read this book using Google Play Books app on your PC, android, iOS devices. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read Biography of Bhagat Singh: Biography of Bhagat Singh: Mahesh Sharma's Account of a Revolutionary Freedom Fighter by Mahesh Sharma.

This biography shows how Black political leader Chris Hani’s life and death were pivotal to ending apartheid and to establishing a democratic government in South Africa.Chris Hani is one of the most iconic figures in South Africa’s history, as a leader within the African National Congress (ANC) and as chief of staff of uMkhonto we Sizwe, the armed wing of the ANC.

This Fortieth Anniversary Edition contains not only Schlesinger’s illuminating and inspiring portrait of Robert Kennedy, but a new introduction by Michael Beschloss, in which the acclaimed best-selling author and historian discusses the book’s initial reception, Schlesinger’s thoughts on it, and expounds on why Robert Kennedy is still.

Back in print for the first time in decades, Go Up for Glory is the classic basketball memoir by NBA legend Bill Russell, with a new foreword from the author. From NBA legend Bill Russell, Go Up for Glory is a basketball memoir that transcends time.

Ethiopian Contemporary Music: Qene by Yeshi Demelash, Yeshi. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.

Michael Madhusudan Dutta was a renowned Bengali poet, playwright, and novelist who is regarded as one of the pioneers of modern Bengali literature. He was born on January 25, 1824, in Sagardari village in Jessore district, now in Bangladesh.

In what is the most anticipated book on business management for our time, Jack Welch surveys the landscape of his career running one of the world's largest and most successful corporations. Discover the latest buzz-worthy books, from mysteries and romance to humor and nonfiction. Explore more.

Vanna has great attitude and while this book ends with the tragic death of her husband it is generally an uplifting story. She is not "telling all" or "telling on" perhaps that is why there is little enthusiasm for this book. Vanna and/or Pat may be TV's longest running hosts.

Abstract. Franz Schubert (1797-1828) was born in Vienna of immigrant parents. During his short life, brought to an end by syphilis at the age of 31, he pro.

This book is enclosed in a custom-made clamshell case with an exclusive surf print featuring Kelly, signed by both the 11x World Champ and Todd Glaser. Author Kelly Slater and Todd Glaser, Foreword by Eddie Vedder. This collection honors fifteen years of Kelly Slater’s thrilling surf journey from 2008 to 2023.

Finally available as an audiobook 50 years after Bruce’s Death, How to Talk Dirty and Influence People is read by Ronnie Marmo, who currently plays Bruce in the premiere season of the one-man show”I Am Not A Comedian I’m Lenny Bruce,” directed by Joe Mantegna.

Books shelved as biographies-for-book-club: Big Fish by Daniel Wallace, All Creatures Great and Small by James Herriot, Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Fa.

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We Are Poor but So Many: The Story of Self-Employed Women in India. Ela R. Bhatt $6.99 - $100.87.

Little Fuzzy: Coloring Book for Adults and Teens with Simple and Cute Drawings of Cozy Corners and Adorable Little Animal Characters for Stress Relief (Fuzzy Buddies) Southern Lotus 4.8 out of 5 stars 57.

The boundaries between biography, history and news are very porous, says Elizabeth Taylor—chair of the judging panel for the 2024 National Book Critics Circle Award for Biography. Here, she introduces us to the five-strong shortlist of books, all of which, she notes, made headlines or "contributed to a substantial revision of history.".

Few biographies are as genuinely fun to read as this barnburner from the irreverent English critic Craig Brown. Princess Margaret may have been everyone’s favorite character from Netflix’s The.

Goya: His Life & Works in 500 Images: An illustrated account of the artist, his life and context, with a gallery of 300 paintings and drawings. [Hodge, Susie] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers.

In 2002, Feldman released a solo album, Former Child Actor, and promoted it with a US tour. In 2007, Feldman and Corey Haim began a non-scripted reality TV show entitled, The Two Coreys, on the A&E Network. In 2013, he wrote a memoir entitled Coreyography.