Japan was a Western-style democracy crawling with US troops, with a US-authored pacifist constitution and almost no military and an extremely pro-US government and populace, and it STILL got crushed when it looked like it would become the #1 economy in the 80s. I remember 10–15 years ago...
he has authored several books, including an autobiography and a book on his personal philosophy, both of which have been well-received. Chuck Norris's life is a testament to resilience, discipline, and the pursuit of excellence, making him a true icon in not just the ent...
Jack Lovelock sprinted past many records on his way to athletic glory. He set three cross-country records in high school, broke the world record for the three-quarter of a mile distance in 1932, broke the world record in the mile in 1933, and set the world record for the 1500 m in ...
Her death in September was arguably the most high-profile death this year, prompting a collective outpouring of grief and respect for her steady leadership as well as some criticism of the monarchy’s role in colonialism. She likely met more people than anyone in history, and her image ...
I’m thrilled to tell you about a new book featuring The American Girls Art Club in Paris. It’s calledThe Light of Paris, authored by Eleanor Brown, who also wrote the fun and quirkyThe Weird Sistersa few years back. Whether you’re a longtime follower of this blog, or you’re inte...
s just what Samantha Vérant has done with this book — it’s a bit sweet, a bit salty, leading off with a sense of loss and bitterness that needs to be brought back into balance. As Jacques Pépin said, “cooking is the art of adjustment.” What better place for Sophie to do that...
Anderson authored several works of fantasy, historical novels, and short stories. His awards include seven Hugo Awards and three Nebula Awards. Richard T. Hanna Richard Thomas Hanna (June 9, 1914 – June 9, 2001) was a U.S. Representative from California. Hanna was born in Kemmerer, ...
He later co-authored ‘Shiatsu – the complete guide’. Following 4 years of study with leading TCM clinicians such as Giovanni Maciocia, he became a member of the British Acupuncture Council. While at acupuncture school Gabriel trained in both Western and Chinese herbal medicine with Michael ...
Said Jeffrey Hyland, a Beverly Hills realtor who co-authored “The Estates of Beverly Hills:” “Paul Williams was probably responsible for more important houses than any other single architect. The list of people he did houses for reads like a Who’s Who of Hollywood.” ...
He authored 57 books, written mostly in French and English, including Night, a work based on his experiences as a Jewish prisoner in the Auschwitz and Buchenwald concentration camps.Along with writing, he was a professor of the humanities at Boston University, which created the Elie Wiesel ...