Amazing People Of Italy A Short Ebook

Author : Charles Margerison
Publisher : Amazing People Club
ISBN 13 : 1922002844
Total Pages : 66 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Amazing People of Italy - A Short eBook written by Charles Margerison and published by Amazing People Club. This book was released on 2012-11-01 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As well as being famous for its fine artists and great writers, Italy is also (and consequently) closely associated with romance and passion. The birthplace of the Renaissance has been home to many amazing people. The Amazing People Club invites you to explore their lives in this fascinating title. Be swept away on a musical journey of discovery with the genial Giuseppe Verdi, who is revered as one of the greatest romantic composers of all time. Follow in the footsteps of Rosalba Carriera, who built up a solid career as a leading portraitist of her time in an occupation usually undertaken by men. Discover how Niccolo Machiavelli aspired to become such a forward thinker and philosopher, whose works are still referred to by today's journalists and society in general. Also meet Enrico Fermi, Antonio Meucci and be inspired by these Amazing Italians who contributed to the rebirth of modern history in not only Italy but also in Europe. Each story comes to life through BioViews®. These are short biographical narratives, similar to interviews. They provide an easy way of learning about amazing people who made major contributions and changed our world.

Author : Charles Margerison
Publisher : Amazing People Club
ISBN 13 : 1922002887
Total Pages : 59 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Amazing People of Germany - A Short eBook written by Charles Margerison and published by Amazing People Club. This book was released on 2012-11-01 with total page 59 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Germany is a country rich in history for many reasons, both good and bad. In this exciting title, The Amazing People Club would like to bring you face to face with some of the most influential and inspirational people of Germany. Everyone has heard of Beethoven and his masterpieces, but few know that he sought solace in music due to his sad childhood at the hands of an abusive and alcoholic father. Over 15 million people find pain relief every year using Aspirin; however Felix Hoffmann who discovered this household drug received little public recognition. Explore the turbulent life of Marie-Elisabeth Luders, who worked tirelessly for the rights of women and children in a society that criticised her for being a single mother. Also, meet Gerhard Domagk and Robert Koch and discover how these amazing people devoted their time and energy to developments and innovations that made major contributions to the country of Germany. Each story comes to life through BioViews®. These are short biographical narratives, similar to interviews. They provide an easy way of learning about amazing people who made major contributions and changed our world.

Author : Charles Margerison
Publisher : Amazing People Club
ISBN 13 : 1922002860
Total Pages : 66 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Amazing People of Russia - A Short eBook written by Charles Margerison and published by Amazing People Club. This book was released on 2012-11-01 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Russia is the largest country in the world and covers more than one eighth of the globe's inhabited land mass. So, it stands to reason that it has been home to many amazing people. The Amazing People Club takes you on a virtual historical journey into the lives of some of these inspirational contributors to this nation. Famous for her many lovers, Catherine the Great was also a strong leader who inspired loyalty and respect rather than fear and oppression - indeed she did not do things in a traditional manner. Orbit the earth with Yuri Gagarin, the first man in space at the age of 27. Be swept away by the composer of such masterpieces as Swan Lake and The Nutcracker, Tchaikovsky, who led a somewhat troubled life despite achieving immense success. Also, meet Vasili Mitrokhin and Ivan Pavlov. Their stories are monumental and brought to life in this fascinating title. Each story comes to life through BioViews®. These are short biographical narratives, similar to interviews. They provide an easy way of learning about amazing people who made major contributions and changed our world.

Author : Charles Margerison
Publisher : Amazing People Club
ISBN 13 : 1922002836
Total Pages : 73 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Amazing Colonists - A Short eBook written by Charles Margerison and published by Amazing People Club. This book was released on 2012-11-01 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Colonists are often defined as people who moved from a civilized country to a non-civilized country to form new communities modelled on their old country. The Amazing People Club would like to introduce you to five amazing people who embarked upon great adventurous journeys, in some cases not always voluntarily. Discover how they adapted to new worlds and cultures as they share their stories of survival and success. Be inspired by Anne Burras, the maidservant who became the first founding colonial mother of America - she is one of the most important women in the history of the USA. Follow in the footsteps of Cecil Rhodes, who despite ill health went from cotton farmer to diamond magnate and founder of the state of Rhodesia. Join Christopher Columbus, Samuel de Champlain and Susannah Holmes on their voyages to explore undiscovered worlds. Gain insights into what motivated these amazing explorers and colonists, and how they battled to form civilized communities. Be inspired by their notable achievements which have had major influences on the world as it is today. Each story comes to life through BioViews®. These are short biographical narratives, similar to interviews. They provide an easy way of learning about amazing people who made major contributions and changed our world.

Author : Charles Margerison
Publisher : Amazing People Club
ISBN 13 : 1922002879
Total Pages : 68 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Amazing Explorers - Volume 2 - A Short eBook written by Charles Margerison and published by Amazing People Club. This book was released on 2012-11-01 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The geography of our amazing world has come about through the contributions of many. The Amazing People Club invites you into the adventurous and inspirational lives of five amazing explorers, whose voyages around the earth have contributed to civilization as we know it today. Take to the skies with Amy Johnson as she explored new boundaries in aviation, setting world records along the way. Trek the wilderness lands west of the Mississippi with Meriwether Lewis on the historical Lewis and Clark Expedition which lasted 28 months. Join David Livingstone, Marco Polo and Jacques Cartier as they explored new worlds and paved the way for modern settlements. Their tenacious spirits combined with their sense of exploratory adventure have had a major impact on our modern world Each story comes to life through BioViews®. These are short biographical narratives, similar to interviews. They provide an easy way of learning about amazing people who made major contributions and changed our world.

Author : Charles Margerison
Publisher : Amazing People Club
ISBN 13 : 1922002852
Total Pages : 83 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Amazing People of Australia - A Short eBook written by Charles Margerison and published by Amazing People Club. This book was released on 2012-11-01 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Australia has developed to become a model multi-ethnic society. In this collection of life stories from The Amazing People Club, you can gain an insight into how some amazing Australians set the scene and contributed to the country we fondly refer to as Downunder. Embark on a thrilling flight of discovery with Charles Kingsford Smith. His courage, competitive spirit and daring sense of adventure led to him being regarded as one of the highest achievers in the history of aviation. Be inspired by the entrepreneurial talent of James Harrison who invented the refrigerator which has become a necessity in our homes of today. Be captivated by the tumultuous events in the life of Nellie Melba, a self-driven diva who achieved great success and became one of Australia's most celebrated sopranos of all time. Meet these and several other amazing Australians who in their own unique ways, seized opportunities that led to great successes. Each story comes to life through BioViews®. These are short biographical narratives, similar to interviews. They provide an easy way of learning about amazing people who made major contributions and changed our world.

Author : Henry Dwight Sedgwick
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 466 pages
Book Rating : 4.HN/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Short History of Italy written by Henry Dwight Sedgwick and published by . This book was released on 1905 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Charles Margerison
Publisher : Amazing People Club
ISBN 13 : 1921752793
Total Pages : 58 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Amazing National Leaders - A Short eBook written by Charles Margerison and published by Amazing People Club. This book was released on 2012-01-31 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What are the qualities needed for good, effective leadership? What are the characteristics that makes some people natural leaders? Are great leaders born or made? All of these questions and more are answered in this unique collection of eStories, as amazing national leaders from history guide us through their incredible lives. Learn about their strengths and weaknesses, triumphs and failures. Exploring Catherine the Great's revitalization of Russia, Ghandi's successful non-violence agenda, Napoleon's great victories and devastating defeats, Queen Elizabeth I's Golden Age and George Washington's election as the first President of the United States, we can learn so much from them and be inspired by each and every one. The Amazing National Leaders stories come to life through BioViews® which are short biographical narratives, similar to interviews. These inspirational stories from The Amazing People Club® provide a new way of learning about amazing people who made major contributions and changed our world.

Author : Charles Margerison
Publisher : Amazing People Club
ISBN 13 : 1922002828
Total Pages : 56 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Amazing Mathematicians - A Short eBook written by Charles Margerison and published by Amazing People Club. This book was released on 2012-11-01 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mathematics is the science of numbers. However, have you ever stopped to ask - who are the people behind the amazing formulas that have helped mankind find solutions to everyday probabilities? The Amazing People Club invites you to explore the exciting world of five amazing mathematicians. Their inspirational stories were not always about number crunching as we know it, as they strived in the search for 'truth' via theory. Gain an insight into how George Boole was inspired to combine logic with mathematics to reduce risks, developing calculations that although complex, enabled people to make better judgements. Immerse yourself in the life of Ada Lovelace, the "Enchantress of Numbers". Her intellect and skill in mathematics led to her developing a plan for calculating sequence, which is now recognized as the first computer program. Be inspired by the genius minds of Rene Descartes, Carl Gauss and Alan Turing, whose skills within mathematics, science and technology have formed the basis for how we still assess probabilities and find solutions to this very day. Each story comes to life through BioViews®. These are short biographical narratives, similar to interviews. They provide an easy way of learning about amazing people who made major contributions and changed our world.

Author : Charles Margerison
Publisher : Amazing People Club
ISBN 13 : 1921752335
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Amazing Educators - A Short eBook written by Charles Margerison and published by Amazing People Club. This book was released on 2011-04-07 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Progress and education go hand in hand. This unique collection from The Amazing People Club explores the lives of four influential educators who recognized the importance of sharing knowledge to improve people's life and acted on it. Meet Maria Montessori whose revolutionary educational method has inspired public and private schools throughout the world. While many have heard of Montessori schools, most don't know about her pivotal work in India or the fact she was the first woman to qualify as a doctor in Italy. Explore the life of another amazing woman who dedicated her life to educating people. Inspired by her own teacher, Helen Keller became the first deaf and blind person to earn her degree. She traveled the world to educate people on politics and women's rights. You'll also meet Aristotle, who was taught by Plato and in turn taught Alexander the Great. Without doubt, he is one of the most important figures in Western philosophy. Finally you'll come "face to face" with the lesser-known, but no less amazing, Dr. Reg Revans. His is one of the great management thinkers and pioneered Action Learning, a process we can all use in our lives. Each story comes to life through BioViews®. These are short biographical narratives, similar to interviews. They provide an easy way of learning about amazing people who made major contributions and changed our world.