Working as a housekeeper was one of the most prestigious jobs a nineteenth and early twentieth century woman could want - and also one of the toughest. A far cry from the Downton Abbey fiction, the real life Mrs Hughes was up against capricious mistresses, low pay, no job security and gruelling physical labour. Until now, her story has never been told. The Housekeeper's Tale reveals the personal sacrifices, bitter disputes and driving ambition that...

"From Emmy-award winning actor, author, comedian, producer, and director Henry Winkler, a deeply thoughtful memoir of the lifelong effects of stardom and the struggle to become whole. Henry Winkler, launched into prominence as "The Fonz" in the beloved Happy Days, has transcended the role that made him who he is. Brilliant, funny, and widely-regarded as the nicest man in Hollywood (though he would be the first to tell you that it's simply not the...

Guedea narra la historia de Abel Corona en dos líneas alternadas de tiempo. Una cuenta las vivencias del pasado de Abel, cómo se escapó de su casa por perseguir a su exnovia y todo lo que vivió en sus viajes por diferentes pueblos de México. La otra cuenta su vida en el presente, su trabajo en la Procuraduría de Justicia de Colima y las peleas que él y sus hermanos tienen con las familias de los ranchos enemigos. Además se intercalan remembranzas...

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"A fast-paced debut...Espionage buffs will savor this vibrant account." — Publishers Weekly

A U.S. naval counterintelligence officer working to safeguard Pearl Harbor; a Japanese spy ordered to Hawaii to gather information on the American fleet. On December 7, 1941, their hidden stories are exposed by a morning of bloodshed that would change

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Three documentary films on two DVDs exploring the rise, music, personality and presence of the man to be crowned The King of Rock 'n' Roll. Center Stage captures Elvis Presley's undeniable physical appeal and unrivaled artistic brilliance. The Man And The Music offers glimpses into Presley's private life and the difficult realities of his unprecedentedfame. From The Waist Up, narrated by U2's Bono, follows Presley's remarkable trajectory to stardom....

Despite being hailed as one of the best guitarists of his era, George Harrison, particularly in his early decades, battled feelings of inferiority. He was often the butt of jokes from his bandmates owing to his lower-class background and, typically, was allowed to contribute only one or two songs per Beatles album out of the dozens he wrote. Now, acclaimed Beatles biographer Philip Norman examines Harrison through the lens of his numerous self-contradictions....

Features ten programs that investigate the facts and theories behind the legendary figures and fabled stories of the Bible.

Mary Gabriel chronicles the meteoric rise and cultural impact of Madonna, the iconic pop star. From her groundbreaking music and liberated politics to her influence on feminism and LGBTQ+ visibility, Madonna's artistic evolution and activism are brilliantly depicted in this riveting biography.

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From the author of Steve Jobs and other bestselling biographies, this is the astonishingly intimate story of the most fascinating and controversial innovator of our era—a rule-breaking visionary who helped to lead the world into the era of electric vehicles, private space exploration, and artificial intelligence. Oh, and took over Twitter.
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Ganadora del premio Goodreads Choice Award 2023 a la mejor memoria y autobiografía. Elegido como mejor libro del año 2023 por ELLE, The Washington Post, Vulture, NPR, The New Statesmen y The New Yorker, entre otros. «En sus memorias, Britney Spears se muestra más fuerte que nunca...» New York Times La mujer que soy es una historia valiente y asombrosamente conmovedora sobre la libertad, la fama, la maternidad, la supervivencia, la fe y la esperanza. En...