Anna Revell

OSKAR SCHINDLER: The True Story of Schindler's List The true story of Oskar Schindler, the man who inspired 'Schindler's List'.A harrowing look at his life, his career, and the heroic judgements he made to stand against tyranny and evil, at great personal risk. Responsible for saving some 15,000 Jews from the worst excesses of Nazi evil, Oskar Schindler will forever be remembered for his good deeds in the face of the world's worst depravity.

The True Story of Schindler's List

Oskar Schindler

ANNE BOLEYN: An Anne Boleyn Biography She is one of history

Anne Boleyn: An Anne Boleyn Biography

Michael Woodford

TRUE APARTHEID: Nelson Mandela and Apartheid - 2 Books in 1 Featuring... *Nelson Mandela*Apartheid 2 Great Books in 1! Nelson Mandela There are 11 official languages in South Africa. It is among the most diverse nations in the world. The story of how this land was settled and claimed throughout the centuries is a vast and complicated study. Instead, the objective here is to consider the life of one of the most important South Africans to ever live. But his was a fame and influence that stretched much farther than his country's borders. South Africa needed a voice for the world to care, he was that voice. He was Nelson Mandela. So much has been written about his life and many more will write about his spirit, far into the future. The only hope of a simple biography, such as this one, is to scratch the surface of what made him important. Hopefully, along the way, we can find a small piece of his personality and the measure of the man. This is his story. Apartheid "No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite...for to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others."- Nelson Mandela. Long Walk to Freedom Apartheid was the system of oppression and racial division that dominated South Africa for nearly half a century, starting in the early 1950's. The country, during that time, was controlled by the white minority that mainly consisted of people with British and Dutch ancestry. As racial tensions deepened over time, the fascistic National Party took hold of South African politics and began to take away voting power from Africans who were native to the area. By the time Apartheid was summoned into law, the country had become a dangerous hotbed of Civil War and racial violence. We know the story of Nelson Mandela because of the tremendous courage he, and others belonging to African political groups, showed during this time. Though there was never an actual war, Apartheid may be better understood as a series of guerilla-style conflicts that took place due to social slavery and disenfranchisement.

Nelson Mandela and Apartheid - 2 Books In 1

True Apartheid

ROALD DAHL: The World's Greatest Storyteller: A Roald Dahl Biography "The best young adult/children's book author of all time..." Author of classic books such as The BFG, Matilda, Fantastic Mr. Fox, The Twits, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, The Witches, and many more. Time Magazine, in consultation with esteemed thought leaders in the field, compiled a list of the "100 Best Young-Adult Books" and the "100 Best Children's Books." These lists of staggering literary superpower are diverse in scope. They include both beloved, timeless classics such as Huckleberry Finn, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, and The Catcher in the Rye; as well as more modern franchise fare like Harry Potter, Hunger Games, and Twilight. From the books listed, there are a few authors who managed to bring several of their works into the rarefied selection. One of them is the well-loved British author, Roald Dahl, who makes a very convincing case for being "The World's No. 1 Storyteller." He is one of the very best in the field but also amongst the biggest: his tales have thrilled children and adults alike in 63 languages, and have sold over 300 million units worldwide.

The World's Greatest Storyteller: A Roald Dahl Biography

Roald Dahl

Phil Coleman

DEEP BLUE MYSTERY: The Bermuda Triangle and Mysteries of the Deep - 2 Books in 1 Featuring... *The Bermuda Triangle*Mysteries of the Deep 2 Great Books in 1! The Bermuda Triangle The Bermuda Triangle is a loosely defined area of the western part of the North Atlantic Ocean where numerous aircraft and ships have reported strange occurrences, with some completely vanishing without trace. While some people dismiss the idea that there is something strange happening in the area, it is after all one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world with aircraft regularly flying over it, others remain convinced that a murky secret lurks in the waters of the Bermuda Triangle. As early as the 15th century people were reporting strange activity in the western part of the North Atlantic Ocean. In 1492 Christopher Columbus experienced odd lights and strange compass readings. Despite this, and many other incidents and disappearances in the area over the next few centuries, it wasn't until the latter half of the twentieth century that the idea of the Bermuda Triangle was firmly established. Mysteries of the Deep Covering more than 70% of our planet, much of which remains unexplored, it is little wonder that the calming waters of the deep hold so many mysteries. Since the time of the Ancient Greeks people have told tales of the sea. Be it mystical sea creatures luring sailors to their deaths or ghost ships silently sailing the ocean waves. What follows are tales of creatures, mysteries and strange encounters which will leave you seeing the seas in a totally different light.

The Bermuda Triangle and Mysteries of the Deep - 2 Books In 1

Deep Blue Mystery

Josef Mengele Angel of Death: A Biography of Nazi EvilBetter known as the Angel of Death today Dr. Josef Mengele is best remembered for the series of grisly experiments and murders he carried out during the Holocaust. Born in 1911 to a wealthy family in Ulm in southern Germany the young Josef Mengele studied both medicine and philosophy at university, whilst there he became particularly interested in the field of eugenics. The science of eugenics was at the peak of its popularity during the early decades of the twentieth century. Mengeles interest in eugenics was developed further when, as a young practitioner, came under the guidance of Dr. von Verschuer, a prominent German eugenicist. During the following chapters, we shall look at how Germanys turbulent, racist and anti-Semitic society, which was particularly virulent in the post World War I Weimar Republic period, shaped the views of the young Josef Mengele. This ultimately led to him joining the Nazi party, an organization that held similar views to Mengele on the subject of eugenics. The Nazi party would also allow him free reign to conduct his ghastly experiments. This Josef Mengele biography details the life and crimes of the Angel of Death

A Biography of Nazi Evil

Josef Mengele: Angel of Death

FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE: A Florence Nightingale Biography Any comprehensive list of the most important personalities in the history of medicine would include the name,

Florence Nightingale: A Florence Nightingale Biography

SALEM WITCH TRIALS: The True Story Behind The Infamous Witch Trials of 1692The belief in the supernatural, and its ability to harm an individual, had emerged in Europe in the 14th century. This sparked a series of witch trials across the continent. By the mid 17th century this trend was gradually dying out across much of Europe. However accusations of witchcraft, and the hysteria which accompanies such a case, would sporadically occur in some places such as the American Colonies up until the early 18th century. The most prominent example of this was the Salem Witch Trials, these occurred in Salem, New England between 1692 and 1693. This is the story of the Salem Witch Trials of 1692, and the horrors surrounding this most famous of historical witch trials.

The True Story Behind The Infamous Witch Trials of 1692

Salem Witch Trials

Alan Turing: Enigma: The Incredible True Story of the Man Who Cracked The Code If you have ever used a computer, you owe that joy to Alan Turing. Turing is known by many as the Father of the Modern Computer for his conception of the theoretical stored-memory machine (known as the Turing Machine) and for the subsequent implementation of this idea in the creation of some of the world's first working computers, the Automatic Computing Engine, and the Manchester Mark 1. Impressive as they are, though, Turing's contributions to computer science are not necessarily his most famous or influential projects. Alan Turing was one of the most significant figures in the Allied victory of World War Two, thanks to his ingenious code breaking skills and the invention of the British Bombe at Bletchley Park. In his later life, Turing even dabbled in artificial intelligence, and biology, creating concepts that are still being investigated today. Until recently, Alan Turing had often been overlooked as an important figure in history. Thanks to in-depth biographies like Andrew Hodges' Alan Turing: The Enigma, and film depictions of Turing's life, like The Imitation Game, based on Hodges' book, Alan Turing is quickly becoming a household name, as people begin to recognize that his contributions to various fields were so influential they actually changed the course of human history.

The Incredible True Story of the Man Who Cracked the Code

Alan Turing: Enigma

Steve Jobs: A Steve Jobs Biography Black polo neck, jeans, slim frame; in later life head semi-shaven, stylish glasses, and carefully manicured stubble. The iconic image of Steve Jobs is easy to picture. But what of the man himself? Without a doubt, he was a person of enormous contrasts and contradictions. On the one hand, controlling, full of absolute self-belief, a man whose trust in his own intuition occasionally betrayed him but mostly led him to enormous success. A man famously difficult to work for demanding, critical, sensitive to criticism, prone to temper tantrums of the highest order, especially when younger. Yet, at the same time, someone who knew that by putting his business above all else, he was helping those who worked for him. Immensely rich, but secretive about how he used that money. In fact, secretive about all aspects of his private life.

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