Genius Biographies

Buddy Baker was Disney music. Mostly known as the composer of the Haunted Mansion song and score, he was also a composer of films ( Wicked Woman, The Fox and the Hound), television shows (the original Mickey Mouse Club), and numerous theme park attractions (World of Motion, Wonders of China, Kitchen Kaberet, Impressions de France) around the globe.

What could possibly connect Prince, the great 20th century singer songwriter and Charles Dickens, the great writer of classics usually stuffed into the hands of adolescents too early? What could these two geniuses, one born in 1812 in England, and the other in 1950s Minneapolis, have in common? Tracing their lives, from the early years to their relationships with women, their finances to their inability to stop working, Dickens and Prince is a brilliantly surprising and joyous uncovering of the essence of a very particular and unique type of genius.

Gift your kids the inspirational tale of Albert Einstein! Inspire courage, imagination, and unlimited possibilities.

نحن أمام بحث موسع عن تاريخ الشاعر العباسي الأشهر "أبو الحسن علي بن العباس بن جريج" الشهير بابن الرومي. نستمع إلى عصره السياسي والوضع الاجتماعي والنفسي الذي استقى منه أشعاره. نرتحل بين الرثاء والوصف والهجاء والغزل. كيف كانت معيشته وحاله؟ لماذا حفلت حياته بالتناقضات؟ وما الأبيات التي ألقاها على فراش الموت؟.

Vincent Van Gogh once wrote when his paintings weren't selling; ‘I cannot help it that my paintings do not sell. The time will come when people will see that they are worth more than the price of the paint.’ I wish they would take me as I am. - Vincent Van Gogh. Jean-Paul Sartre voiced, if victory is told in detail, one can no longer distinguish it from a defeat. What we all want from life! That's the question we should ask ourselves every day as when we earn all the wealth and prosperity of this world then we try focusing on our soul satisfaction but how ravishing it would be if we ...

To understand how the macabre death of Francis Mawson Rattenbury could have happened, you have to study his life. He was a murdered genius. A victim of love. He was an architectural virtuoso who designed some of Canada's most memorable structures. Rattenbury dreamed on the grandest of scales and created edifices that remain incredible sonnets in wood and stone a century after his blueprints were penned. His buildings remain landmarks, but he was truly a forgotten Canadian hero.

No Limits Beyond a Genius tells the true life story of a young man by the name of Andrew Magdy Kamal. Throughout his life, Andrew accomplished becoming a semi-professional boxer, an inventor, a published author, a poet, a comedian, and a marathon runner...all by the ripe young age of 16!

This biography was written by Albert Einstein’s close relative, his son-in-law, Rudolf Kayser. It was first published in 1930 under the pseudonym "Anton Reiser" which itself is the title of an important book of the literary history of Germany.

Have you ever felt like giving up? Have you ever felt like you have given it everything you have, but you still haven’t broken through? Remember You’re a Genius Again, gives you an inside look at how North Carolina native, Greg E. Hill, went from almost committing suicide to being a leader in the forefront of the culture change movement. Greg gives you a first-hand look at his family life, self-doubt, and success. From making 100 dollars a day selling sodas in high school, to making over 100,000 dollars in a four-year span in college, and losing it all.

El escritor romántico por excelencia y testigo de la convulsión política de la Francia del siglo XIX. Su temprana genialidad y las dificultades económicas que sufrió convirtieron sus libros en su arma de lucha contra el autoritarismo y las injusticias sociales, dando como resultado verdaderas joyas de la literatura universal.

Thomas Jefferson was one of the most influential figures in American history, renowned for his contributions to the founding of the United States and his legacy as a statesman, philosopher, and writer. Jefferson's contributions to American history extend far beyond his role in the Revolution. As the third president of the United States, he oversaw the Louisiana Purchase, which doubled the size of the young nation, and implemented policies that emphasized westward expansion, agricultural development, and education.

At the age of 22, David Eggers became both an orphan and a "single mother" when his parents died within five months of one another of unrelated cancers. David is appointed unofficial guardian of his eight-year-old brother, Christopher. The two live together in semi-squalor, decaying food and sports equipment scattered about, while Eggers worries obsessively about child-welfare authorities, molesting babysitters, and his own health.

Una introducción a la vida y obra de Rudolf Steiner, un genio cuya obra continúa siendo un misterio para muchos. Experiencia previa con las ideas de Steiner no es requerida, y aún antropósofos expertos tendrán algo nuevo que aprender al escuchar este ensayo.

Nikola Tesla is one of the most fascinating figures in modern history. His groundbreaking work in the field of electrical engineering, coupled with his innovative ideas and visionary outlook, have made him an icon of innovation and creativity.

Join the exhilarating journey through the life of one of the most influential and enigmatic figures in modern technology in "Steve Jobs: The Visionary Innovator of Silicon Valley." This book offers a comprehensive exploration of Jobs' life, from his early days to the monumental legacy that continues to shape our world today. Discover how Jobs' unconventional path led to the creation of Apple, a company that revolutionized personal computing, mobile technology, and digital media. Uncover the pivotal moments where Jobs' vision and relentless pursuit of perfection transformed industries and ...

Alexander Graham Bell est né en Écosse, où il enseigne à parler à des sourds. Son intérêt pour l’enseignement le conduit à développer des outils pour faciliter la communication orale. Après la mort de ses deux frères, il suit ses parents en immigrant à l'Ontario. Il s’installe ensuite à Boston, centre de recherche scientifique très vivant à la fin du 19e siècle. L’invention du téléphone lui assure la gloire et la postérité, mais comme tout grand inventeur, il mènera des recherches dans de nombreux domaines : électricité, médecine, aéronautique.

Embark on an enlightening journey into the life and mind of Charles Darwin, the revolutionary naturalist whose pioneering work on evolutionary theory transformed our understanding of the natural world. Renowned for his meticulous research, curiosity, and innovative approach to science, Darwin's story is a testament to the power of observation and critical thinking in the pursuit of knowledge. Charles Darwin was an extraordinary scientist, an avid observer of nature, and a meticulous researcher. His insatiable curiosity, methodical studies, and ability to communicate complex ideas with ...

With The Hemingway Monologues, Brian Gordon Sinclair gives us an intimate insight into the circumstances that shaped the famed author's life and inspired him in his writing. Death in the Afternoon is the third in this seven-play series that traces Hemingway's chronology from birth to death. Brian Gordon Sinclair is considered to be "the foremost dramatic interpreter of Ernest Hemingway in the world today." (Stratford-upon-Avon Herald, UK)

Introducing the ultimate audiobook bundle for anyone interested in the lives and legacies of two of America's greatest Founding Fathers: George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. In this bundle, learn everything about the lives of these two iconic figures, their remarkable achievements and the legacies they left behind.

¿Existe alguien que no lo considere un genio del cine? Allan Stewart Königsberg, su verdadero nombre, es como la figura condensada de todo el séptimo arte. Además de notable director, es guionista, actor, músico, escritor y ganador del premio Óscar en múltiples ocasiones. Hoy es uno de los personajes más respetados, influyentes y prolíficos de la era moderna.