Things I Didn T Know

Author : Robert Hughes
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2009-06-03
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780307498274

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Things I Didn't Know by Robert Hughes Pdf

Robert Hughes has trained his critical eye on many major subjects, from the city of Barcelona to the history of his native Australia. Now he turns that eye inward, onto himself and the world that formed him. Hughes analyzes his experiences the way he might examine a Van Gogh or a Picasso. From his relationship with his stern and distant father to his Catholic upbringing and school years; and from his development as an artist, writer, and critic to his growing appreciation of art and his exhilaration at leaving Australia to discover a new life, Hughes’ memoir is an extraordinary feat of exploration and celebration.

Author : Elba Iris Pérez
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2024-02-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781668012062

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The Things We Didn't Know by Elba Iris Pérez Pdf

The inaugural winner of Simon & Schuster’s Books Like Us contest, Elba Iris Pérez’s lyrical, cross-cultural coming-of-age debut novel explores a young girl’s childhood between 1950s Puerto Rico and a small Massachusetts factory town. Andrea Rodríguez is nine years old when her mother whisks her and her brother, Pablo, away from Woronoco, the tiny Massachusetts factory town that is the only home they’ve known. With no plan and no money, she leaves them with family in the mountainside villages of Puerto Rico and promises to return. Months later, when Andrea and Pablo are brought back to Massachusetts, they find their hometown significantly changed. As they navigate the rifts between their family’s values and all-American culture and face the harsh realities of growing up, they must embrace both the triumphs and heartache that mark the journey to adulthood. A heartfelt, evocative portrait of another side of life in 1950s America, The Things We Didn’t Know establishes Elba Iris Pérez as a sensational new literary voice.

Author : Sue Henderson
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2017-11-21
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781784507664

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Things Jon Didn’t Know About by Sue Henderson Pdf

"Jon, my husband, took his own life at the age of 35. He left for work at 7.30, as usual. He kissed me, and our two children, as usual. He told me he loved me, which was not usual, but that didn't occur to me until later." Sue Henderson candidly recounts the experience of raising her family as a single parent survivor of suicide. Alongside an honest and moving account of the day-to-day practicalities and emotional impact of Jon's death, there's advice on how to talk to children about death and suicide, how to support them as they grow up, and how to be aware of the heightened emotional risks for bereaved children. She also draws on her experience as a social worker of 25 years to provide a theoretical framework for the book in which she discusses theories of grief and bereavement, issues of men's mental health, and the heightened incidence of male suicide.

Author : Nellie Addison
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 155 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2021-09-17
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781665521000

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A Few Things You Didn't Know by Nellie Addison Pdf

This book is about situations, problems, and mistakes people can see how they can solve and turn their life around and change their destiny. How they can face their fears, and how they can console the grief by being consistent and neve give up.

Author : Mick O'Farrell
Publisher : Mercier Press Ltd
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2012-08-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781781171233

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50 Things You Didn't Know About 1916 by Mick O'Farrell Pdf

Even those who know a great deal about the Easter Rising may not know that there were temporary ceasefires in the St Stephen's Green area, to allow the park attendants to feed the Green's ducks. Few know that the first shots of the rising were actually fired near Portlaoise and not in Dublin or indeed that both sides issued receipts: the rebels for food, the British for handcuffs. It features excerpts from a previously unpublished diary written by a member of the Jacob's garrison; the story of how rebel communications (being sent in a tin can from rooftop to rooftop) were interrupted by a British crackshot sniper and many other remarkable facts. 50 Things you didn't know about 1916 is a treasure trove of trivia and information that will appeal to the avid student of 1916 as well as the casual reader.

Author : Patrice Hannon
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2007-01-19
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781440517129

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101 Things You Didn't Know About Jane Austen by Patrice Hannon Pdf

Discover the long-kept secrets of literature's leading lady You've read Emma. You own Pride and Prejudice. You love Sense and Sensibility. But do you know all there is to know about Jane Austen? Find answers to such questions as: Who was the Irishman who stole her heart? Why was their affair doomed? Which Austen heroine most resembled Jane? Who were the real Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy? Why did Jane never marry? These fascinating secrets and much more are revealed in 101 Things You Didn't Know about Jane Austen. Romantic. Tragic. Mysterious. And you thought Austen's heroines led intriguing lives.

Author : John D. Barrow
Publisher : Random House
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2010-01-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781407020051

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100 Essential Things You Didn't Know You Didn't Know by John D. Barrow Pdf

'If people do not believe that mathematics is simple, it is only because they do not realize how complicated life is.' John von Neumann Mathematics can tell you things about the world that can't be learned in any other way. This hugely informative and wonderfully entertaining Brain Shot answers a few essential questions about existence. It unravels the knotty, clarifies the conundrums and sheds light into dark corners. From winning the lottery, financial investment with Time Travelers and the weirdest football match ever to Sherlock Holmes, Elections, game theory, drunks, packing for your holiday and the madness of crowds; from chaos to infinity and everything in between, Essential Things You Didn't Know You Didn't Know has all the answers! BRAIN SHOTS: The byte-sized guide to all the things you didn't know you didn't know...

Author : Judson Cornwall
Publisher : Charisma Media
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781599790961

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Things You Didn't Know about Heaven by Judson Cornwall Pdf

Using solid, biblical teaching, Cornwall provides answers that prove heaven is a real place with real people enjoying Gods presence. He challenges readers to stretch their faith and preconceived ideas of what heaven will be like.

Author : Brian Thornton,Richard W. Donley
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2005-10-31
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781593373993

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101 Things You Didn't Know About Lincoln by Brian Thornton,Richard W. Donley Pdf

From his loves and losses to the possibility his ghost still resides in the White House, Abraham Lincoln's complexity, his experiences, and his life in politics are explored in this unique biography. High school & older.

Author : John D. Barrow
Publisher : Random House
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2012-03-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781448129546

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100 Essential Things You Didn't Know You Didn't Know About Sport by John D. Barrow Pdf

What can maths tell us about sports? 100 Essential Things You Didn't Know You Didn't Know About Sport sheds light on the mysteries of running, jumping, swimming and points scoring across the whole sporting spectrum. Whether you are a competitor striving to go faster or higher, or an armchair enthusiast wanting to understand more, this is a fascinating read with one hundred short pieces that range across a wide number of sports. Find out: * Why high-jumpers use the Fosbury Flop, * How fast Usain Bolt can ultimately run and how he could break his records without running any faster, * Whether there is a limit to human performance, * Who the strongest man or woman is, pound for pound, * Why there are so many different scoring systems in sport, * If a 100-kilogram mass weighs more in London than it does in Singapore, * What the best strategy for taking football penalties is, * What the effect of those banned skin-tight swimsuits are, * Why golf balls are dimpled, * And last, but not least, why does the bounce of a Superball seem to defy Newton's laws of motion. Written for anyone interested in sport or simple maths, this book will enrich your understanding of sport and enliven your appreciation of maths.

Author : Cynthia Phillips,Shana Priwer
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2018-01-02
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781507206294

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101 Things You Didn't Know about Einstein by Cynthia Phillips,Shana Priwer Pdf

Learn everything you need to know about Albert Einstein, the genius who created the Theory of Relativity and calculated mass-energy equivalence. 101 Things You Didn’t Know About Einstein provides in-depth, fascinating facts about the famous scientist and mathematician—including details about his personal life, scientific discoveries, interactions with his contemporaries, thoughts on war, religion, and politics, and his impact on the world since his death. Whether you’re seeking inspiration, information, or interesting and entertaining trivia, this book contains everything you need to know about Albert Einstein!

Author : Barb Karg,John K Young
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2007-01-19
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781440517143

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101 Things You Didn't Know About The Freemasons by Barb Karg,John K Young Pdf

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Author : Ryan Hackney,Amy Hackney Blackwell
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2006-12-14
Category : History
ISBN : 9781440517181

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101 Things You Didn't Know About Irish History by Ryan Hackney,Amy Hackney Blackwell Pdf

Discover the truth behind the myths of the Emerald Isle Forget about shamrocks, leprechans, and all that blarney; 101 Things You Didn't Know about Irish History dispels the myths and tells the true story of the Irish. Inside, you'll learn about: Lives of the ancient Celts before the British invasions Famous Irish including Michael Collins, Charles Parnell—and Bono! The potato famine and emigration (were there really gangs of New York?) Irish music and dance Complete with an Irish language primer and pronunciation guide, 101 Things You Didn't Know about Irish History is an informative reference for anyone who loves the Irish.

Author : steven norton
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 75 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781471678943

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Love, and the things you didn't know but need to... by steven norton Pdf

Author : Anna Mantzaris
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2008-08
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 1402763050

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1,001 Things You Didn't Know You Wanted to Know by Anna Mantzaris Pdf

Crammed with 1,001 tidbits of information, this trivia book covers such categories as food and drink, health, religion, business, and more.