Amazing People Of Germany A Short Ebook

Author : Charles Margerison
Publisher : Amazing People Club
Page : 59 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2012-11-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781922002884

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Amazing People of Germany - A Short eBook by Charles Margerison Pdf

Germany is a country rich in history for many reasons, both good and bad. In this exciting title, The Amazing People Club would like to bring you face to face with some of the most influential and inspirational people of Germany. Everyone has heard of Beethoven and his masterpieces, but few know that he sought solace in music due to his sad childhood at the hands of an abusive and alcoholic father. Over 15 million people find pain relief every year using Aspirin; however Felix Hoffmann who discovered this household drug received little public recognition. Explore the turbulent life of Marie-Elisabeth Luders, who worked tirelessly for the rights of women and children in a society that criticised her for being a single mother. Also, meet Gerhard Domagk and Robert Koch and discover how these amazing people devoted their time and energy to developments and innovations that made major contributions to the country of Germany. Each story comes to life through BioViews®. These are short biographical narratives, similar to interviews. They provide an easy way of learning about amazing people who made major contributions and changed our world.

Author : Charles Margerison
Publisher : Amazing People Club
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2012-11-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781922002860

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Amazing People of Russia - A Short eBook by Charles Margerison Pdf

Russia is the largest country in the world and covers more than one eighth of the globe's inhabited land mass. So, it stands to reason that it has been home to many amazing people. The Amazing People Club takes you on a virtual historical journey into the lives of some of these inspirational contributors to this nation. Famous for her many lovers, Catherine the Great was also a strong leader who inspired loyalty and respect rather than fear and oppression - indeed she did not do things in a traditional manner. Orbit the earth with Yuri Gagarin, the first man in space at the age of 27. Be swept away by the composer of such masterpieces as Swan Lake and The Nutcracker, Tchaikovsky, who led a somewhat troubled life despite achieving immense success. Also, meet Vasili Mitrokhin and Ivan Pavlov. Their stories are monumental and brought to life in this fascinating title. Each story comes to life through BioViews®. These are short biographical narratives, similar to interviews. They provide an easy way of learning about amazing people who made major contributions and changed our world.

Author : Charles Margerison
Publisher : Amazing People Club
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2012-11-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781922002846

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Amazing People of Italy - A Short eBook by Charles Margerison Pdf

As well as being famous for its fine artists and great writers, Italy is also (and consequently) closely associated with romance and passion. The birthplace of the Renaissance has been home to many amazing people. The Amazing People Club invites you to explore their lives in this fascinating title. Be swept away on a musical journey of discovery with the genial Giuseppe Verdi, who is revered as one of the greatest romantic composers of all time. Follow in the footsteps of Rosalba Carriera, who built up a solid career as a leading portraitist of her time in an occupation usually undertaken by men. Discover how Niccolo Machiavelli aspired to become such a forward thinker and philosopher, whose works are still referred to by today's journalists and society in general. Also meet Enrico Fermi, Antonio Meucci and be inspired by these Amazing Italians who contributed to the rebirth of modern history in not only Italy but also in Europe. Each story comes to life through BioViews®. These are short biographical narratives, similar to interviews. They provide an easy way of learning about amazing people who made major contributions and changed our world.

Author : Charles Margerison
Publisher : Amazing People Club
Page : 73 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2012-11-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781922002839

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Amazing Colonists - A Short eBook by Charles Margerison Pdf

Colonists are often defined as people who moved from a civilized country to a non-civilized country to form new communities modelled on their old country. The Amazing People Club would like to introduce you to five amazing people who embarked upon great adventurous journeys, in some cases not always voluntarily. Discover how they adapted to new worlds and cultures as they share their stories of survival and success. Be inspired by Anne Burras, the maidservant who became the first founding colonial mother of America - she is one of the most important women in the history of the USA. Follow in the footsteps of Cecil Rhodes, who despite ill health went from cotton farmer to diamond magnate and founder of the state of Rhodesia. Join Christopher Columbus, Samuel de Champlain and Susannah Holmes on their voyages to explore undiscovered worlds. Gain insights into what motivated these amazing explorers and colonists, and how they battled to form civilized communities. Be inspired by their notable achievements which have had major influences on the world as it is today. Each story comes to life through BioViews®. These are short biographical narratives, similar to interviews. They provide an easy way of learning about amazing people who made major contributions and changed our world.

Author : Charles Margerison
Publisher : Amazing People Club
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2012-11-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781922002877

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Amazing Explorers - Volume 2 - A Short eBook by Charles Margerison Pdf

The geography of our amazing world has come about through the contributions of many. The Amazing People Club invites you into the adventurous and inspirational lives of five amazing explorers, whose voyages around the earth have contributed to civilization as we know it today. Take to the skies with Amy Johnson as she explored new boundaries in aviation, setting world records along the way. Trek the wilderness lands west of the Mississippi with Meriwether Lewis on the historical Lewis and Clark Expedition which lasted 28 months. Join David Livingstone, Marco Polo and Jacques Cartier as they explored new worlds and paved the way for modern settlements. Their tenacious spirits combined with their sense of exploratory adventure have had a major impact on our modern world Each story comes to life through BioViews®. These are short biographical narratives, similar to interviews. They provide an easy way of learning about amazing people who made major contributions and changed our world.

Author : Charles Margerison
Publisher : Amazing People Club
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2011-12-15
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781922002037

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Amazing People of France - A Short eBook by Charles Margerison Pdf

In this unique, inspirational story collection from The Amazing People Club®, meet some of the amazing French people who have made major contributions to a great nation. Meet the unforgettable Louis XVI, who had the vision for one of France's most visited sites - the Palace of Versailles. Discover his personal challenges and relationships, and better understand what motivated him and enabled him to reign France for seventy-two years. Meet Louis Pasteur, an amazing chemist and microbiologist. Many know about the groundbreaking work he did around pasteurisation however few know that among many other things, he created the first vaccines for anthrax and rabies. Meet philosopher, writer, feminist: Simone de Beauvoir who broke free from societal chains and marched to the beat of her own drum. Find out about her relationship with prominent existentialist Jean-Paul Sartre, and learn more about the woman whose intellect and passion made her more than a match for her male counterparts. Discover the little-known story of Louis Bleriot, the french aviator who was the first man to fly over the English Channel. Finally, meet Louis Braille, whose pivotal work changed the lives of blind and visually impaired people around the globe. Celebrate the lives of these amazing French people through BioViews®, which are short biographical narratives that are similar to interviews. These inspirational stories from The Amazing People Club® provide a new way of learning about amazing people who made major contributions and changed our world.

Author : Charles Margerison
Publisher : Amazing People Club
Page : 49 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2011-12-15
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781921752766

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Amazing Escapees - A Short eBook by Charles Margerison Pdf

There are many forms of escape, and many reasons for needing to do it. In psychological terms, it's the 'fight or flight' response. Some, like Harry Houdini, turned escape into a death defying form of entertainment, but for others, escape was the only way of fleeing a miscarriage of justice or the brutality of a concentration camp. Henri Charrière attempted to escape from a penal colony in French Guiana nine times and was finally successful in 1941. Find out what happened! Mary Bryant was one of the first successful escapees from the fledgling Australian penal colony. Discover her amazing story. Hear about Rudolph Vrba's incredible escape from the Auschwitz concentration camp and his subsequent attempts to alert authorities about the atrocities there. Who can forget Bram van der Stok, the most decorated aviator in Dutch history, and one of only three men to escape from the German POW camp Stalag Luft III in "the Great Escape" of 1943. Discover more about the lives of these and others in this unique collection of eStories from the Amazing People Club. Each story comes to life through BioViews® which are short biographical narratives, similar to interviews. These inspirational stories provide a new way of learning about amazing people who made major contributions and changed our world.

Author : Charles Margerison
Publisher : Amazing People Club
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2012-01-31
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781921752759

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Amazing Inventors - A Short eBook by Charles Margerison Pdf

What makes an inventor amazing is the courage and perseverance needed to fly in the face of failure. In this unique collection of inspirational stories from The Amazing People Club®, you have the opportunity to explore the incredible lives, failures and successes of our greatest inventors, as if you are meeting to them face to face. Find out how Charles Babbage invented the first computer and discover the man behind the invention. Make the connection between Peter Henlein's pocket watch invention and the wrist watches of today. Better understand the important role that Johannes Gutenberg played in the spread of ideas and the publishing world. Meet Beulah Henry, or 'Lady Edison' as she was called, who defied convention and invented tirelessly. Finally meet amazing James Harrison who travelled the world and invented, among other things, the refrigerator which ultimately changed how people ate. Delve into these amazing lives in a completely unique way through BioViews®. BioViews® are short biographical narratives, similar to interviews. These inspirational stories from The Amazing People Club® provide a new way of learning about amazing people who made major contributions and changed our world.

Author : Charles Margerison
Publisher : Amazing People Club
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2012-11-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781922002822

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Amazing Mathematicians - A Short eBook by Charles Margerison Pdf

Mathematics is the science of numbers. However, have you ever stopped to ask - who are the people behind the amazing formulas that have helped mankind find solutions to everyday probabilities? The Amazing People Club invites you to explore the exciting world of five amazing mathematicians. Their inspirational stories were not always about number crunching as we know it, as they strived in the search for 'truth' via theory. Gain an insight into how George Boole was inspired to combine logic with mathematics to reduce risks, developing calculations that although complex, enabled people to make better judgements. Immerse yourself in the life of Ada Lovelace, the "Enchantress of Numbers". Her intellect and skill in mathematics led to her developing a plan for calculating sequence, which is now recognized as the first computer program. Be inspired by the genius minds of Rene Descartes, Carl Gauss and Alan Turing, whose skills within mathematics, science and technology have formed the basis for how we still assess probabilities and find solutions to this very day. Each story comes to life through BioViews®. These are short biographical narratives, similar to interviews. They provide an easy way of learning about amazing people who made major contributions and changed our world.

Author : Jeffrey E. Curry
Publisher : World Trade Press
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : International economic relations
ISBN : 9781607800040

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A short course in international economics [electronic resource] by Jeffrey E. Curry Pdf

Author : Bolesław W. Mazur
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2014-10-14
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781317582489

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Colloquial Polish (eBook And MP3 Pack) by Bolesław W. Mazur Pdf

Colloquial Polish is easy to use and completely up-to-date! Specially written by an experienced teacher for self-study or class use, the course offers you a step-by-step approach to written and spoken Polish. No prior knowledge of the language is required. What makes this new edition of Colloquial Polish your best choice in personal language learning? Interactive – lots of exercises for regular practice. Clear – concise grammar notes. Practical – useful vocabulary and pronunciation guide. Complete – including answer key and reference section. Whether you’re a business traveller, or about to take up a daring challenge in adventure tourism; you may be studying to teach or even looking forward to a holiday – if you’d like to get up and running with Polish, this rewarding course will take you from complete beginner to confidently putting your language skills to use in a wide range of everyday situations. Accompanying audio material is available to purchase separately on CDs or in MP3 format, or comes included in the great value Colloquial Polish paperback and CDs complete course. Recorded by native speakers, the audio material complements the book and will help develop your listening and pronunciation skills.

Author : Boleslaw W. Mazur
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Polish language
ISBN : 9781317582496

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Colloquial Polish (eBook And MP3 Pack) by Boleslaw W. Mazur Pdf

Colloquial Polish is easy to use and completely up-to-date!Specially written by an experienced teacher for self-study or class use, the course offers you a step-by-step approach to written and spoken Polish. No prior knowledge of the language is required. What makes this new edition of Colloquial Polish your best choice in personal language learning?Interactive - lots of exercises for regular practice. Clear - concise grammar notes. Practical - useful vocabulary and pronunciation guide.Complete - including answer key and reference section. Whether you're a business traveller, or about to take up a.

Author : Mary Platt Parmele
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:746983866

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A Short History of Germany by Mary Platt Parmele Pdf

Author : Schaefer
Publisher : McGraw Hill
Page : 995 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2014-10-16
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780077189716

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Ebook: Sociology: A Brief Introduction by Schaefer Pdf

Ebook: Sociology: A Brief Introduction

Author : Charles Margerison
Publisher : Amazing People Club
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2011-04-07
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781921752278

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Amazing Spies - A Short eBook by Charles Margerison Pdf

Welcome to the secret world of spies. For obvious reasons, their lives are often shrouded in mystery however in this unique collection of short audio stories, you'll come 'face-to-face' with some of the world's most amazing spies, as their unique stories come to life. Meet Vasili Mitrokin, the Russian spy who risked everything to share intelligence after being shocked at how the KGB were oppressing his fellow Russians. Explore the fascinating and little-known story of Maria Poliakova, a daring young woman who played a key role in Hitler's ultimate downfall. Delve into the unbelievable life of Sidney Reilly who was the real-life inspiration for Ian Fleming's fictional character James Bond. Travel with Klaus Fuchs, a spy who leaked crucial nuclear bomb information from the USA, UK and Canada to the USSR. Each story comes to life through BioViews®. These are short biographical narratives, similar to interviews. They provide an easy way of learning about amazing people who made major contributions and changed our world.