Behind The Myth

Author : Andrew Gowers,Tony Walker
Publisher : Interlink Publishing Group
Page : 446 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:49015003159481

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Behind the Myth by Andrew Gowers,Tony Walker Pdf

"On the evening of December 14, 1988, in a crowded conference room in Geneva's Palais des Nations, Yasser Arafat opened a new chapter in the tangled and bloody history of the Palestinian resistance movement he has led for over 20 years. In a political departure that friends and foes alike had long doubled he would ever be able to make, Arafat explicitly recognized Israel, renounced terrorism and set out in search of recognition from the West and a peaceful solution to the Arab-Israeli conflict."--Book Jacket.

Author : Jessie Burton
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2022-01-11
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781547607600

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Medusa by Jessie Burton Pdf

A dazzling, lyrical YA retelling of Greek myth, from Jessie Burton, internationally bestselling author of The Miniaturist and The Muse. "A powerfully feminist, elegiac, and original twist on this old story." -Madeline Miller, bestselling author of The Song of Achilles If I told you that I'd killed a man with a glance, would you wait to hear the rest? The why, the how, what happened next? Exiled to a far-flung island by the whims of the gods, Medusa has little company except the snakes that adorn her head instead of hair. But when a charmed, beautiful boy called Perseus arrives on the island, her lonely existence is disrupted with the force of a supernova, unleashing desire, love, betrayal . . . and destiny itself. With stunning, full-color illustrations and a first person narrative illuminating the fierce, vulnerable, determined girl behind the myth, this astonishing retelling is perfect for readers of Circe, and brings the story of Medusa to life for a new generation.

Author : Charlotte Higgins
Publisher : Pantheon
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2022-01-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780593316269

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Greek Myths by Charlotte Higgins Pdf

A brilliantly original, landmark retelling of Greek myths, recounted as if they were actual scenes being woven into textiles by the women who feature prominently in them—including Athena, Helen, Circe and Penelope “Greek myths were full of powerful witches, unpredictable gods and sword-wielding slayers. They were also extreme: about families who turn murderously on each other; impossible tasks set by cruel kings; love that goes wrong; wars and journeys and terrible loss. There was magic, there was shape-shifting, there were monsters, there were descents to the land of the dead. Humans and immortals inhabited the same world, which was sometimes perilous, sometimes exciting. “The stories were obviously fantastical. All the same, brothers really do war with each other. People tell the truth but aren’t believed. Wars destroy the innocent. Lovers are parted. Parents endure the grief of losing children. Women suffer violence at the hands of men. The cleverest of people can be blind to what is really going on. The law of the land can contradict what you know to be just. Mysterious diseases devastate cities. Floods and fire tear lives apart. “For the Greeks, the word muthos simply meant a traditional tale. In the twenty-first century, we have long left behind the political and religious framework in which these stories first circulated—but their power endures. Greek myths remain true for us because they excavate the very extremes of human experience: sudden, inexplicable catastrophe; radical reversals of fortune; and seemingly arbitrary events that transform lives. They deal, in short, in the hard, basic facts of the human condition.” —from the Introduction

Author : Adam Zamoyski
Publisher : Basic Books
Page : 638 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2018-10-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9781541644557

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Napoleon by Adam Zamoyski Pdf

The definitive biography of Napoleon -- hailed as "magnificent" by The Economist. "What a novel my life has been!" Napoleon once said of himself. Born into a poor family, the callow young man was, by twenty-six, an army general. Seduced by an older woman, his marriage transformed him into a galvanizing military commander. The Pope crowned him as Emperor of the French when he was only thirty-five. Within a few years, he became the effective master of Europe, his power unparalleled in modern history. His downfall was no less dramatic. The story of Napoleon has been written many times. In some versions, he is a military genius, in others a war-obsessed tyrant. Here, historian Adam Zamoyski cuts through the mythology and explains Napoleon against the background of the European Enlightenment, and what he was himself seeking to achieve. This most famous of men is also the most hidden of men, and Zamoyski dives deeper than any previous biographer to find him. Beautifully written, Napoleon brilliantly sets the man in his European context.

Author : Ash Amin,John Tomaney
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0415125529

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Behind the Myth of European Union by Ash Amin,John Tomaney Pdf

Economic integration within the European community has come ever closer, but a reduction in social disparities are as far away as ever. The current neo-liberal policies favour the relatively wealthy regions at the expense of less favoured regions.

Author : Bill Nicol
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0642129924

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McBride by Bill Nicol Pdf

Author : Michael Munn
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2005-03-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781101210260

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John Wayne by Michael Munn Pdf

A rare behind-the-scenes look at John Wayne: the legend, hero, and Hollywood icon of numerous epic Western films, including an Academy Award-winning performance in True Grit. No legend ever walked taller than “The Duke.” Now, author Michael Munn’s startling new biography of John Wayne sets the record straight on why Wayne didn’t serve in World War II, on director John Ford’s contribution to Wayne’s career, and the mega-star’s highs and lows: three failed marriages, and two desperate battles with cancer. Munn also discloses publicly, for the first time, Soviet dictator Josef Stalin’s plot to assassinate Wayne because of his outspoken, potentially influential anti-Communist views. Drawing on time spent with Wayne on the set of Brannigan—and almost 100 interviews with those who knew him—Munn’s rare, behind-the-scenes look proves this “absolute all-time movie star” was as much a hero in real life as he ever was on-screen.

Author : Michel Chauveau
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0801489539

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Cleopatra by Michel Chauveau Pdf

Cleopatra: kohl and vipers, barges and thrones, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. We have long been schooled in the myth of the Egyptian ruler. In his new book Michel Chauveau brings us a picture of her firmly based in reality. Cleopatra VII reigned in Egypt between 51 and 30 B.C.E. Her primary goal as a ruler was to restore over the eastern Mediterranean the supremacy of the Lagides, the dynasty of Macedonian origin of which she herself was a descendant. We know the queen best from Greek and Latin sources, though these must be used with caution because of their bias. Understandably enough, they reflect not only matters of interest to Romans, but also the propaganda that Octavian used against the queen during his struggles with Mark Antony. Chauveau combines his knowledge of Egyptian sources with judicious use of classical materials to produce an authoritative biography of Cleopatra, the woman and queen, seen in the light of the turbulent era in which she lived.

Author : Joel Engel
Publisher : Hyperion
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1995-04-01
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 0786880880

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Gene Roddenberry by Joel Engel Pdf

A no-holds-barred look at the complex and driven visionary who created Star Trek gives a backstage portrait based on inside sources that reveals the whole man, alcoholic, self-promoting, womanizing, yet intensely creative.

Author : Thorsten Opper
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2021-06
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0714122904

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Nero by Thorsten Opper Pdf

Takes a fresh look at the life of Nero (r. AD 54-68), providing insight into the inner conflicts of a Roman society in transition and challenging preconceptions of a figure dismissed by a hostile source-tradition as tyrannical, deluded and ineffectual.

Author : Britannica Educational Publishing
Publisher : Britannica Educational Publishing
Page : 81 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2011-05-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781615305551

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Global Warming by Britannica Educational Publishing Pdf

Global warming, often a source of much politicization and debate, has recast international dialogue with respect to environmental responsibility and activism. While it is generally agreed that global warming can be attributed to human activity, solutions to this phenomenon are unclear and vary with each country. This thought-provoking volume examines the science behind the greenhouse effect, identifies the human role in and response to climate change, and explores the various effects of this worldwide phenomenon.

Author : Barnaby Lashbrooke
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2019-12-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1527250709

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The Hard Work Myth by Barnaby Lashbrooke Pdf

WORKING HARDER IS FAILING YOU Entrepreneurs are working harder than ever, with almost half working 50 hours a week or more, swapping quality time with our families for long hours in our offices. The problem is, it isn't working. Despite the sacrifices, less than a third of businesses started today will survive long enough to see their 10th birthday. In The Hard Work Myth, you'll discover why working harder is a waste of time and learn the simple but high impact techniques used by some of the world's most successful entrepreneurs to achieve more, without working harder About the author: Barnaby Lashbrooke is on a mission to destroy the myth that working hard is the key to success. Why? Barnaby has built two multi-million dollar businesses, with more than $32 million in total sales, all whilst working less than 35 hours per week and he believes if he can to it, you can too.

Author : Edward Behr
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : PSU:000026421353

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Hirohito by Edward Behr Pdf

This superbly documented, revisionist biography of Emperor Hirohito, the longest reigning monarch of the twentieth century, clearly establishies Hirohito as a war criminal. 8 page photo insert.

Author : Ash Amin,John Tomaney
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2002-06-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781134790838

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Behind the Myth of European Union by Ash Amin,John Tomaney Pdf

The vision of the original arhitects of the European Community was to create a Europe of economic prosperity and social harmony. Economic integration has come ever closer, but sustained growth and a reduction in social disparities seen as far away as ever. This book examines the prospects for the real cohesion in Europe and find that, far from promroting it, many of the Community's current policies are divisive. The neo-liberal philosophy at the moment is producing policies which favour relatively wealthy regions and major corporations at the expense of less favoured regions and peoples.

Author : Michael Booth
Publisher : Picador
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2015-01-27
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781250061973

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The Almost Nearly Perfect People by Michael Booth Pdf

NAMED THE #1 BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, A WITTY, INFORMATIVE, AND POPULAR TRAVELOGUE ABOUT THE SCANDINAVIAN COUNTRIES AND HOW THEY MAY NOT BE AS HAPPY OR AS PERFECT AS WE ASSUME Journalist Michael Booth has lived among the Scandinavians for more than ten years, and he has grown increasingly frustrated with the rose-tinted view of this part of the world offered up by the Western media. In this timely book he leaves his adopted home of Denmark and embarks on a journey through all five of the Nordic countries to discover who these curious tribes are, the secrets of their success, and, most intriguing of all, what they think of one another. Why are the Danes so happy, despite having the highest taxes? Do the Finns really have the best education system? Are the Icelanders as feral as they sometimes appear? How are the Norwegians spending their fantastic oil wealth? And why do all of them hate the Swedes? In The Almost Nearly Perfect People Michael Booth explains who the Scandinavians are, how they differ and why, and what their quirks and foibles are, and he explores why these societies have become so successful and models for the world. Along the way a more nuanced, often darker picture emerges of a region plagued by taboos, characterized by suffocating parochialism, and populated by extremists of various shades. They may very well be almost nearly perfect, but it isn't easy being Scandinavian.