Showing results for "BIOS" in Biographies & Memoirs

Un ragazzino cicciottello e un po' tarchiato, un adolescente problematico con gli occhiali spessi, un adulto inquieto che paga a caro prezzo il successo, la fama, il denaro, ma soprattutto un grande autore con una voce stupenda. Questo e molto altro è stato George Michael, un artista spesso incompreso e altrettanto frequentemente inserito a forza in categorie che gli stavano strette come un laccio al collo.

When molecular biologist Becky McClain raised urgent alarms about biosafety lapses at her biotech lab at Pfizer, she expected concern—not retaliation. Instead, her warnings about dangerous, genetically engineered viruses that were handled without following standard safety protocols were met with hostility, intimidation, and ultimately, devastating illness after a workplace exposure changed her life forever.

In a male-driven world, Bell managed to become one of the greatest policymakers the world has ever known; without her, the Middle East might very well be a much different place, and her influence in the territory gave her the nickname "Queen of the Desert". This biography tells the extraordinary story of one of the most adventurous and fascinating women you will ever encounter.

Wilhelm Reich and the Function of the Orgasm; Great Minds Series, Vol. 11 - the 2017 revised, updated and reformatted edition - is a study about one of the greatest authorities on the discovery of the bioenergy for modern science and medical science. The author understands his engagement for Reich as a contribution to the rehabilitation of one of the greatest but also one of the most misunderstood scientists of the 20th century.

Gli U2 sono uno dei gruppi più importanti del mondo: su di loro sono, ovviamente usciti, decine di libri...

At its peak, over 8 percent of every household in America was tuned in to Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. Mister Rogers' wholesome message inspired millions of kids to do better. Millions knew the TV personality, but few knew the man behind the cardigan. This audiobook gives a glimpse into what inspired the man who captivated so many viewers.

Aaron Burr: The Complete Life Story offers a gripping and nuanced portrait of one of the most controversial and misunderstood figures in early American history. In this compelling account, Aaron Burr emerges not merely as the villain of legend, but as a brilliant, ambitious, and deeply complex man shaped by revolution, rivalry, and political intrigue.

In 1835, at the age of 13, a young boy walked nearly 300 miles to Paris; he worked odd jobs, and did whatever it took to survive. He eventually learned a craft: box making. Before long, the young boy had earned enough to open his own box-making store.

During her lifetime, Emily Dickinson did not seek out recognition or attempt to change the world around her, even in the smallest way. A private but not antisocial person, she kept her life’s work, and her innermost feelings, almost entirely to herself. After her death in 1886, it was only the good judgment of her sister Lavinia that preserved the more than 1,700 poems Dickinson had secretly produced. Her poetry was so intensely individual that it immediately captivated a national audience. More than a century later, her special genius continues to surprise readers young and old.

Con la sua voce straordinaria, il suo essere una rockstar a dispetto di tutto e tutti, il suo anticonformismo, la sua vita trasgressiva e la sua prematura scomparsa...

Discover the young life that shaped a great man. Few famous humans came into the world under such humble circumstances as Abraham Lincoln on February 12, 1809. But it may very well be that the humble and unassuming life he lived actually served to shape him into the solid, moral, honest, decent, hard-working adult that he became. What were those circumstances, the formula so to speak, that molded this future president? This biography looks at the childhood and young adulthood of Abraham Lincoln.

Nachhaltig nachgefragt ist ein Podcast der BIO HOTELS, einer Wertegemeinschaft von über 50 Hoteliers in Europa, die sich maximaler Nachhaltigkeit und höchsten Qualitätsstandards verschrieben haben. Die Berliner Journalistin Julia Hackober spricht zweimal im Monat mit Menschen, die ein BIO HOTEL leiten oder in einem Bio Hotel arbeiten. Ihr erfahrt, wie ein umweltfreundlicher Urlaub aussehen kann, was ein nachhaltiges Hotel ausmacht, welche Herausforderungen zu bewältigen sind, wenn ein Hotel wirklich bio werden soll und wieviel Durchhaltevermögen und Überzeugungen auf dem Weg in eine ...

Familienpsychologin Sophie Seeberg erlebt tragische, rührende und so absurde Dinge, dass sie auch nach zwanzig Jahren Berufserfahrung noch immer nach der versteckten Kamera sucht. Zum Beispiel, wenn eine junge Mutter auf die Nachricht, dass ihre Tochter nicht bei ihr, sondern in einer Pflegefamilie leben wird, strahlend erklärt, das sei gar nicht schlimm, denn sie habe sich ja jetzt schon einen Hund gekauft. Wenn Maik-Tylors Mutter der festen Überzeugung ist, dass ihr kleiner Sohn keinerlei Bio-Produkte vertrage und sie ihn daher ausschließlich von Fast-Food ernährt.

Hundreds of movies and thousands of books have been written about the heroes of World War II. For dozens of years, however, few people knew about one of the greatest heroes of the war - a mild-mannered, eccentric mathematician from the University of Cambridge. This man, an undeniable genius whose later life was plagued by controversy and tragedy, probably played a greater role in the eventual Allied victory than anyone else. Until quite recently his contribution to the war effort was barely recognized. This is his incredible story.

John Lennon è stato uno dei protagonisti di una delle più grandi rivoluzioni culturali di tutti i tempi...

Nessuno come Pino Daniele ha saputo costruire un ponte tra l'Italia, l'America e l'Africa. La sua chitarra aveva dei poteri magici: sapeva flirtare con il blues senza tradire la tarantella e convivere con il Sud del mondo, senza abbandonare Napoli. Mentre un suo grande concittadino, Eduardo De Filippo, consigliava ai giovani di fuggire da Napoli per avere successo, lui no.

Primal desires of human beings drive us to imagine and create. Economic barriers are nonexistent with the creative process. Do not stifle the pioneer attitude. In all fields, it is important to express one's ideas as an individual. The healthy growth of a civilization depends on a society that supports unlimited free expression to explore all avenues of invention. Ideas blossom when a community encourages independent and collaborative research and education.

Angelina Jolie: A Short Unauthorized Biography is an unauthorized biography produced from electronic resources researched that includes significant events and career milestones. Ideal for fans of Angelina Jolie and general listeners looking for a quick insight about one of today's most intriguing celebrities.

Lucio Dalla racconta che da ragazzo sua madre lo portò a fare un test psicoattitudinale, e risultò che era un "mezzo deficiente". Da qui, da quel giovane che cantava sul palco a piedi nudi, parte la storia di uno dei cantautori più irriverenti e geniali del panorama italiano. Ai tempi in cui la canzone italiana era inamidata e ammantata nelle voci di velluto dei vari Paoli e Morandi, Dalla si ritaglia gradualmente il suo posto, che nessuno avrebbe potuto riempire.

It is possible to start your own company and increase your purchasing power so that you can become a billionaire. In this audiobook, you will learn about the most influential billionaires in the world. We will tell you their stories, their background, what they studied, and most important of all, how they became billionaires.