Great Figures

Who were the people who shaped the Dominican Republic? Behind every major turning point in Dominican history were men and women whose decisions, ideas, struggles, achievements, and legacies helped define the nation. Great Figures of Dominican History brings together 180 biographies of the people who influenced the Dominican Republic across centuries—from the Taíno world and the colonial era to independence, restoration, dictatorship, democracy, culture, science, sports, and the Dominican diaspora. Inside, readers will encounter iconic names such as Juan Pablo Duarte, Francisco del ...

The phenomenal true story of the black female mathematicians at NASA whose calculations helped fuel some of America’s greatest achievements in space. Soon to be a major motion picture starring Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monae, Kirsten Dunst, and Kevin Costner. Before John Glenn...

"This dazzling book is full of brilliant detail, behind-the-scenes wit and humor, and a great tenderness for her subjects. All seen through the lens of Lucy Worsley's career working as Chief Curator at Hampton Court, her scholarship, passion for her subject and deep knowledge is lightly worn...

'An empowering read . . . it is refreshing to see somebody celebrate the role that black Britons have played in this island's long and complicated history' DAVID LAMMY, author of Tribes, in 'The best books of 2020', the Guardian 'Timely and so important . . . recognition is long overdue . . . I...

Philosophy has often seemed like the castor oil of the disciplines: healthy, but never pleasurable, and best when swallowed quickly and forgotten. Will Durant’s classic The Story of Philosophy is a welcome remedy for this misconception, and—in view of the fact that it is nearly 100 years old—a remarkably refreshing one. This deluxe edition includes The Age of Faith, the fourth volume in the great series, The Story of Civilization. It covers the years 1095—the launching of the First Crusade—and 1300.

Explore how ten visionary leaders forged history through impossible choices, political strategy, and raw resilience. Perfect for an inspiring commute or a reflective weekend listen, this immersive biographical journey dismantles the myth of the solitary hero. Instead, it exposes the high-stakes...

In Significant Figures, acclaimed mathematician Ian Stewart introduces the visionaries of mathematics throughout history. Delving into the lives of twenty-five great mathematicians, Stewart examines the roles they played in creating, inventing, and discovering the mathematics we use today. Through these short biographies, we get acquainted with the history of mathematics.

A powerful collection of 30 Bible stories about people whose faith in God brought them their finest hour. In today's world, it's easy to fall prey to the approval addiction--seeking the praise of others instead of focusing on pleasing God. In Their Finest Hour, best-selling author R.T. Kendall...

In a volatile and complex world roiled by a climate crisis, global pandemics, and disruptive technologies like AI, hyper-individualized leadership models no longer make sense. To seize emerging opportunities and achieve sustainable growth, leaders must recognize that a team’s success flows from the intelligence, achievements, and growth of the entire collective. In Safe to Great, Skip Bowman proposes a leadership sea change that puts purpose before profit, and the team before the individual.

C. S. Lewis had one of the great minds of the twentieth century. Many readers know Lewis as an author of fiction and fantasy literature, including the Chronicles of Narnia and the Space Trilogy. Others know him for his books in apologetics, including Mere Christianity and The Problem of Pain...

The Aldens chart a course for their next adventure – Australia and Antarctica! As the children tour the famed Sydney Opera House, their next puzzle – and its key – falls right into their laps. They need to find the rightful owner of a rare Australian coin. Using their knowledge about...

The Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winner’s timeless lectures that became a New York Times bestselling classic regarded as a “profound and priceless as guidance for anyone who aspires to write” (Los Angeles Times). Born in 1909 in Jackson, Mississippi, Eudora Welty shares details...

Do you want to learn more about the great military leader Napoleon Bonaparte, but don’t have time to read huge, long biographies? Then let The History Journals take you on an hourly history tour of his life. Since the beginning of time there have always been leaders to emerge from the masses...

Mobile Car Detailing Business Start With Less Than $100 and Grow Into a Six-Figure Mobile Detailing Business Have you ever dreamed of owning your own business without investing thousands of dollars? A mobile car detailing business is one of the most affordable service businesses you can start, and with the right knowledge, it can grow into a profitable side hustle, a full-time career, or even a six-figure business. Whether you're a student, retiree, veteran, working professional, or simply looking for a way to earn extra income, this practical guide shows you exactly how to launch a ...

This course will have a profound impact on your faith and thinking. Thomas Aquinas, OP (1225-1274), is one of world history''s most influential thinkers. His works indelibly shaped Western thought and Christian belief, and his brilliant ideas continue to resonate in universities and churches...

What if you could sit down and talk with the people who shaped Massachusetts? History is never silent, if we're willing to listen. Travel in Time: Conversations with Massachusetts's Past is the companion to Travel in Time in Massachusetts, and it takes you from visiting ten historic sites to talking with the voices behind them. Author, educator, and TEDx speaker Dan Blanchard steps into ten imagined interviews at ten real Massachusetts locations and lets the past speak for itself. Meet the voices: Thomas Blanchard: the inventor whose lathe helped launch mass production, at the Springfield ...

Bloomsbury presents Peter The Great by Robert K. Massie, read by Jonathan Keeble. Against the monumental canvas of seventeenth- and eighteenth-century Europe and Russia, unfolds the magnificent story of Peter the Great, crowned at the age of 10. A barbarous, volatile feudal tsar with a taste for...

Drawing is both a science and an art. The Great Masters studied the proportions and nuances of the world. Architecture, paintings, and drawings, with their discovery of golden or Divine Proportions, simplified the science behind the wonders and beauty of creation. Have you ever wanted to draw something in your mind, but when you tried, it didn't look at all like what you were thinking? Talent may make an artist better than a peer, but it is not necessary to draw wonderful expressive portraits from life. This book is designed to launch you on a journey of putting your thoughts beautifully ...

What did these people do to change history and become unforgettable figures? Discover their lives in 115 World Biographies, a collection of stories about some of the most fascinating figures in world history. Through short, engaging, and easy-to-read biographies, you will discover their achievements, challenges, and decisions, as well as the historical circumstances that shaped their lives. An entertaining way to expand your knowledge, enrich your understanding of history and culture, and travel through humanity’s past. What will you find in this volume? • 35 biographies presented in ...

Hidden behind the world’s greatest breakthroughs are stories of rivalry, betrayal, and brilliance that were never meant to be revealed. Every invention you recognize was born from a secret you don’t—buried experiments, silenced geniuses, and discoveries twisted by power. Imagine unlocking the true human drama behind Tesla’s battles, Da Vinci’s encoded messages, Vatican vault secrets, forbidden alchemists, and doctors condemned for seeing what others refused to believe. These are real people, real obsessions, and real consequences that shaped the modern world far beyond what ...