Over 300 Great Lives

Over 300 Great Lives
Author: Mahal Pustak
Publisher: Pustak Mahal
Total Pages: 335
Release: 2007-09
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 8122302734

This revised fascinating edition looks at the lives of over 300 successful men & women in their respective fields - providing inspiration for others to follow their examples.

101 Great Lives

101 Great Lives
Author: Kumar A. Kathar
Publisher: Pustak Mahal
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2004-12
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9788122305319

This remains one of the more important volumes in this series of 24 books. This revised edition looks at the lives of 101 successful men & women in their respective fields:*Social Reformers: Nana Saheb Karve & Kabir *Revolutionaries: Vir Savarkar & Rasbehari Bose*Statesmen: Disraeli & Bismarck*Scientists: Madam Curie & Dr. M.S. Swaminathan*Artists & Scholars: Birju Maharaj, Allauddin Khan, Venkatesh Aiyyer, Bankim Chandra Chatterjee & Amrita Pritam*Heads of States: Charles De Gaulle & Anwar Sadat*Sport stars: Martina Navaratilova & P.K. Banerjee.Infact, these mini-biographies in all offer the life-sketches of 101 famous personalities in a nutshell.

Great Lives

Great Lives
Author: Karen Farrington
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 434
Release: 2011-09-01
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1446417379

Based on the popular Radio 4 series, Great Lives highlights some of the world's most fascinating and influential characters. Chosen by the show's guests, each biography reveals the life and times of artists, sportsmen, statesmen, authors, monarchs, actors, musicians and scientists, showing why they inspire, what they achieved and how they have influenced the world at large. Discover the intriguing lives of Clement Attlee and Henri Matisse, King Alfred and Samuel Johnson, Tommy Cooper and Robert Kennedy, Robin Day and Edith Wharton, along with many more. From the famous to the obscure, the historical to the contemporary, each biography provides an insight into the character's personality, why they were driven to achieve so much, and separates fact from fiction. With a foreword by the show's presenter, Matthew Parris, Great Lives is an ideal gift for history and biography enthusiasts, and for fans of the Radio 4 series.

American Heroes

American Heroes
Author: D. Alan Dean
Publisher:
Total Pages: 960
Release: 2019
Genre: Celebrities
ISBN: 9781642653618

Great Lives in Graphics: Frida Kahlo

Great Lives in Graphics: Frida Kahlo
Author: G. M. C. Editors
Publisher: Great Lives in Graphics
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2021-10-05
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781787081147

Great Lives in Graphics: Frida Kahlo is a graphic retelling of Frida's story which gives children a colorful snapshot of her life and the world she grew up in, while educating them on everything from the Mexican revolution to the importance of self-belief. You may already know that Frida Kahlo was an artist, but did you know she lived in a bright blue house? Or that she owned two pet spider monkeys? Great Lives in Graphics reimagines the lives of extraordinary people in vivid technicolor, presenting 250+ fascinating facts in a new and exciting way. It takes the essential dates and achievements of each person's life, mixes them with lesser-known facts and trivia, and uses infographics to show them in a fresh visual way that is genuinely engaging for children and young adults. The result is a colorful, fascinating and often surprising representation of that person's life, work and legacy. Using timelines, maps, repeated motifs and many more beautiful and informative illustrations, readers learn not just about the main subject of the book but also about the cultural background of the time they lived in.

Magic for You

Magic for You
Author: Pattabhi Ram
Publisher: Pustak Mahal
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2004-12
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9788122303391

As the title only suggests that even if you know nothing about magic, still you can learn with the help of this book. Here are over 50 fabulous tricks that anyone can learn and entertain his family and friends with. The first two books by the author on the same subject have already received tremendous applause from the public. This one is the third in the series and has been appreciated by the British master magician and top TV entertainer Paul Daniel. The first two books by the author on the same subject have already received tremendous applause from the public. This one is the third in the series and has been appreciated by the British master magician and top TV entertainer Paul Daniel. As the title only suggests that even if you know nothing about magic, still you can learn with the help of this book. Here are over 50 fabulous tricks that anyone can learn and entertain his family and friends with. The first two books by the author on the same subject have already received tremendous applause from the public. This one is the third in the series and has been appreciated by the British master magician and top TV entertainer Paul Daniel. The first two books by the author on the same subject have already received tremendous applause from the public. This one is the third in the series and has been appreciated by the British master magician and top TV entertainer Paul Daniel.

Great Lives (Vol-I)

Great Lives (Vol-I)
Author: A. K. Kothari
Publisher: Pustak Mahal
Total Pages: 123
Release: 1999-01-24
Genre:
ISBN: 8122305296

The well-researched volume remains one of the most authoritative reference guides on the lives of great achievers of all times. Written in simple and lucid language,it offers biographical sketches of great artists, authors, scientists, scholars, spiritual masters, singers, statesmen,royalty, film stars, mystics, politicians, philosophers, thinkers, sportsmen etc. for ready reference.An ideal companion in leisure time, it also has great educational value as we learn many fascinating details about the lives of great men and women-providing us inspiration to do things differently and more confidently. At times such inspirations have more value than any other motivational factors. When we learn that Edison was a poor boy without any formal schooling, or Faraday was an apprentice at a stationery shop we feel greatly motivated and find a new confidence in ourselves.

How to Have a Great Life

How to Have a Great Life
Author: Paul McGee
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 133
Release: 2018-06-26
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 0857087770

35 ways to success, fulfillment, and happiness How to Have a Great Life starts with you–your strengths and amazing potential and how to develop those. It helps you understand how to tap into your ability to grow, while equipping you with insights, inspiration, and practical tools to deal with whatever life throws your way in order to achieve success and live a happy and fulfilled life. You already have many of the tools you need to succeed–you just need to know which ones to use and how best to use them. With no-frills, funny, and emotionally intelligent advice, Paul McGee will make you think, make you laugh, and make you take action to live your greatest life possible. Tap into your ability to grow Find insight and practical tools to deal with whatever life throws your way Slow down and live a more balanced life Re-gain time and brain space Improve the quality of your relationships with others We are living faster and more frantic lives than ever before—and there’s no time like the present to catch your breath and live your best life possible.

Great Treasures

Great Treasures
Author: Abhay Kumar Dubey
Publisher: Pustak Mahal
Total Pages: 156
Release: 1993
Genre:
ISBN: 9788122305425

This book on Great Treasures, is the 24th book in World Famous Series in English. For centuries treasure hunting has remained an exciting and unending pursuit of enterprising enthusiasts who often risked their lives to solve the mysteries of hidden treasures. On account of such enterprises today we know about the unearthing of the culture and lifestyles of many bygone civilisations. In this book all topics are based on facts and history and include everything important since the evolution of universe and life. The text is authentic and the language is lucid so that the reader unknowingly gets swayed into a new world of thrill without feeling the strain of reading.