Acclaimed by leading historians and critics when it appeared shortly after the death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., this foundational biography wends through the corridors in which King held.
Adoniram Judson (born Aug. 9, 1788, Malden, Mass., U.S.—died Ap, at sea, Indian Ocean) was an American linguist and Baptist missionary in Myanmar (Burma), who translated the Bible into Burmese and wrote a now standard Burmese dictionary. At Andover Theological Seminary, Massachusetts, Judson acquired a zeal for.
All other photographs collection of Edward W. Said The Library of Congress has cataloged the Knopf edition as follows: Said, Edward W. Out of place: a memoir / by Edward W. Said. —1st ed. p. cm eISBN: 978-0-307-82964-1 1. Said, Edward W. 2. Palestinian Americans—United States—Biography. 3. Intellectuals—United States—Biography. I. Title.
Riefenstahl, Leni (1902—)One of the most innovative, influential film directors of the 20th century, who made Triumph of the Will for the Nazi Party and Olympia for the IOC, both considered classics, and whose work for the Nazis virtually blocked her from directing after World War II.
Prominent Russian political scientist and former Kremlin adviser Gleb Pavlovsky has died at age 71 following a serious illness, his friend, Higher School of Economics professor Simon Kordonsky.
Ever thought about how your life story would read if it were a book? Writing an autobiography is like creating a map of your personal journey, each chapter representing milestones that shaped you. But where do you start and how can you ensure the tale holds interest?.
Dr. Dorsey Armstrong, professor of medieval literature at Purdue University, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Educators for dedication, achievements, and leadership in academia.
Jayne Meadows made her Broadway debut in the comedy “Spring Again” in 1941. After World War II, she moved to Hollywood and earned some positive notices opposite Katharine Hepburn in the 1946.
Idrissa Akuna "Idris" Elba (born 6 September 1972) is a British television, theatre, and film actor who has starred in both British and American productions. Elba grew up in Canning.
OSBORNE, Mary Pope 1949-PERSONAL: Born , in Fort Sill, OK; daughter of William P. (a colonel in the U.S. Army) and Barnette (a homemaker; maiden name, Dickens) Pope; married Will Osborne (an actor, author, playwright, and theater director), .
Wallace Henry Thurman was born the son of Beulah and Oscar Thurman in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Aug (Thurman claimed to have met his father once during the early 1930s). Though he lived in several cities — including Boise, Idaho and Omaha, Nebraska — under his mother ’ s care (she married six times), Thurman expressed a closer.
M. Wylie Blanchet, née Muriel Wylie Liffiton (2 May 1891 - 9 September 1961) was a Canadian travel writer. Born in Montreal, Quebec, and married Geoffrey Orme Blanchet on 30 May 1909. Following her husband's death in 1926, Blanchet embarked on annual summer cruises along the British Columbia coast with her five children.
Hayworth made her film debut in 1935, still using the name Rita Cansino, with Under the Pampas Moon, which was followed by a string of other films including Dante's Inferno (1935) with Spencer.
Denise Ilitch has been an integral part of Detroit’s business and philanthropic communities for over 30 years. Ilitch is president of Ilitch Enterprises and co-chair and board member for Horizon Global. She also serves on the University of Michigan Board of Regents.
Boi Akih is a jazz/world music trio based in Amsterdam, Netherlands and composed of Monica Akihary on vocals, Niels Brouwer on guitar. The group combines musical traditions from the Molucca Islands, Bali, Dutch jazz, improvised music, Indian classical music, and traditional African music.
The Wild West might be long gone, but it has left us with a slew of iconic figures that still remain incredibly popular to this day. Lawmen, outlaws, frontiersmen, pioneers, the Old West had it all. If there is something that the West was good at, it was taking a man and making a legend out of him.
Idi Amin, (born 1924/25, Koboko, Ugan.—died Aug. 16, 2003, Jiddah, Saud.Ar.), Military officer and president (1971–79) of Uganda.A member of the small Kakwa ethnic group and a Muslim, he was closely associated during his military career with Milton Obote, Uganda’s first prime minister and president.
Joan Sebastian was a well known Mexican singer and songwriter. His unique love for horses is popular among his fans. Personal Life. Sebastian was the father of eight children from five different partners. He married Teresa Gonzalez in 1973 and had three children. He later married Mary Carmen in 1989 and had a baby.
Sally Wade is a comedy writer and performer who has written over thirty-five screenplays, TV episodes, and development deals. Sally has written for Norman Lear, Beach Boys, President Ford, George Clooney, Elliot Gould, Doobie Brothers, and others. She is currently writing for herself.
In an explosive ascent within the boxing world, Vergil Ortiz Jr. has swiftly climbed the ranks, marking his presence with a series of formidable victories. Ortiz Jr. made an indelible impression right from the start of his career, securing stoppage wins in his first six bouts, with only one extending beyond the first round.
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A new biography of Charles Todd by Australian academic Denis Cryle should be of interest not only to the reader interested in special areas of expertise associated with Todd’s career and contribution, but to the general reader as well. The biography is Behind the Legend – The many worlds of Charles Todd, and was.
Biography of Ratan Tata Sir Ratan Naval Tata, a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire, is an Indian businessman and the honorary chairman of Tata Sons. Born on Decem, he served as the chairman of Tata Group, a conglomerate based in Mumbai, from 1991 to 2012.
Learn about the life and career of Sandra Bullock, one of Hollywood's most popular leading women. Find out her birth date, birthplace, film roles, awards, and trivia.
Thomas Garrett. Thomas Garrett was born on Aug, in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, into a family deeply rooted in the Quaker faith. The beliefs of equality, peace, and simplicity inherent in Quakerism would shape Thomas’s worldview, instilling in him a profound sense of justice from an early age.
Chuck Traynor was born on 21 August 1937 in Mount Vernon, New York, USA. He was an actor and director. He was married to Marilyn Chambers, Linda Lovelace, Cindy Lee, Mary Fowler, Eula Joiner and Crissa "Bo" Bozlee. He died on 22 July 2002 in Chatsworth, California, USA.
Cillian Murphy’s journey into acting began in the summer of 1996 when he auditioned for the lead role in the play *Disco Pigs*, written by then-unknown playwright Enda Walsh. This opportunity marked a turning point in Murphy's career, as the play quickly gained popularity, leading to an 18-month world tour across Europe, Australia, and North.
Mohammed Ali Jinnah, (born Dec. 25, 1876, Karachi, India—died Sept. 11, 1948, Karachi, Pak.), Indian Muslim politician, founder and first governor-general of Pakistan (1947–48). He was educated in Bombay (now Mumbai) and London, where he became a lawyer at age 19.
Biography. Prominent civil rights activist and political leader Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr. was born Jesse Louis Burns on October 8, 1941 in Greenville, South Carolina to Helen Jackson and Noah Robinson. His mother later remarried Charles Henry Jackson, who formally adopted Jackson and his brother Charles.
Science is a way to life, but what did muslims add to that way? Muslim scholars added and positioned the foundations of modern science to a large extent. To know how is that, let’s go for short trip by the time machine to visit some of the Muslim scientists who made the greatest contributions to our modern life. 1- Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi.
Get Nurbek Savitahunov's email and phone number details at The Moscow Times. View Nurbek Savitahunov's business profile as News Writer at The Moscow Times.
born in San Francisco, graduated from the University of California (1889), studied abroad, and entered New York journalism (1892). He is best known for his leadership of the muckraking movement.
Jerry Craft (born Janu) [1] is an American cartoonist and children's book illustrator best known for his syndicated newspaper comic strip Mama's Boyz and his graphic novels New Kid, Class Act, and School Trip.
It’s an opportunity for you to introduce yourself to others, whether it’s for networking, job applications, or social media profiles. By writing a short bio, you allow others to quickly understand your expertise, strengths, and personality. As you write your short bio, consider your audience and tailor the content accordingly.
Historical biographies written for kids. Learn the life story and biography of influencial people: US Presidents, World Leaders, Inventors, Women, Artists, Civil Rights heroes.
Helen Hayes (born Oct. 10, 1900, Washington, D.C., U.S.—died Ma, Nyack, New York) was an American actress who was widely considered to be the “First Lady of the American Theatre.”.
Learn about Toyah Willcox, a multi-talented performer and icon of British rock, film and theatre. Discover her awards, albums, books, roles and latest projects.
Our biography resource pack is an ideal tool for improving reading comprehension in year 3-6 children, with a wonderful mixture of long and short biography text examples that your pupils are sure to love! How do I teach my class about writing a biography KS2? Writing a biography KS2 can be a fun and engaging topic to introduce to your KS2 students.
Irene Dunne was nicknamed the First Lady of Hollywood because of her elegance and style. She was one of the greatest Old Hollywood comediennes and actresses and has been an audience favorite during her career that spanned more than six decades.
A Concise Overview of the Life of Edward de Vere, the 17th Earl of Oxford (1550–1604): Elizabethan Courtier, Poet, Playwright, and Patron of Literature, Arts, and Theatre. Edward de Vere in 1575 (age 25): the “Welbeck” portrait The de Vere Family.
From Harvey Pekar’s American Splendor to Marjane Satrapi’s Persepolis, the most revered and bestselling graphic novels are often autobiographical. It’s not hard to see why.
Discover the inspiring life of Morrie Schwartz, American sociologist, and author, whose quotes about life & love gained fame through Tuesdays with Morrie.
Marbles: Mania, Depression, Michelangelo and Me By Ellen Forney In graphic memoir Marbles, cartoonist Forney explores the connection between art and mental health in the wake of her diagnosis with bipolar disorder, drawing (literal) lines between her experience and artists of the past such as Vincent Van Gogh and Georgia O’Keeffe.
Christopher Columbus, commonly rendered in Spanish as Cristóbal Colón (1451 - ) was a Genoese-born navigator, explorer, and colonizer whose epochal voyage west across the Atlantic Ocean, in 1492, in search of a direct sea route to the Indies, established permanent European contact with the unknown lands and peoples of North and South America.
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Born in Sandpoint, Idaho, novelist and nonfiction writer Marilynne Robinson received a BA from Brown University and a PhD from the University of Washington. Her first novel, Housekeeping (1980), won the Hemingway Foundation/PEN Award and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize.
For the full article, see E.P. Thompson. He served in Italy in World War II and taught at the universities of Leeds (1948–65) and Warwick (1965–71). He left the Communist Party in 1956 when Soviet troops crushed the Hungarian uprising but remained a Marxist and socialist all his life.
Robin Sharma is a renowned author, speaker, and leadership expert known for his motivational and self-help books. He gained international recognition with his bestselling book The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari, which was published in 1999.