Resultados para "Visionair" en Biografías y memorias

En la era medieval, una época gobernada por hombres, el recuerdo de la vida de algunas mujeres notables como Roswitha de Gandersheim, Margarite de Poreté, Catalina de Siena o Santa Gertrudis tiene doble connotación e importancia. Sin embargo, nadie se compara con la genial Hildegarda de Bingen, monja benedictina alemana del siglo XII que ocupó una posición extraordinaria en el mundo intelectual de su época.

¿Cómo pasas del arrepentimiento, negación, culpa, resentimientos y desesperación a una vida más significativa, contenta y feliz, encontrando el camino hacia la sobriedad amorosa? ¿Estás luchando contra la adicción o te preguntas si tu “experimento o hábito inocente” de consumo de alcohol o drogas ha ido demasiado lejos y te das cuenta de que ha comenzado a afectar negativamente muchas áreas de tu vida y convertirse en una adicción?

When Molly Burke was four years old, she was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a rare degenerative eye disease that leads to eventual blindness, forcing her to see the world through new eyes—literally. Growing up disabled didn’t stop her from playing sports, becoming a rock-climbing instructor, or winning a beauty pageant, but other people’s narrow perceptions of her held her back. Years of relentless bullying, toxic work environments, a rodent-infested apartment, and life’s lowest moments were juxtaposed with red carpets, first-class flights, and personal and professional achievements.

“Emma Grede is a modern executive for the influencer age…Start With Yourself makes the case for putting yourself first in work, life, and child-rearing. It’s Lean In for the post-girlboss era.” —The Wall Street Journal As seen on Good Morning America, TODAY, Morning Joe, ABC News Live...

When Toni Morrison died in August 2019, she was widely remembered for her contributions to literature as an African American woman, an identity she wore proudly. Morrison was clear that she wrote from a Black, female perspective and for others who shared her identity. But just as much as she was an African American writer, Toni Morrison was a woman of faith.

¿Quieres conocer al hombre, la leyenda, la Mamba Negra? Usted aprenderá: Cómo se convirtió en uno de los mejores, cómo se elevó por encima de todo, cómo vivirá su legado a pesar de su trágico final y muchos más! ¡Todo lo que necesitas saber sobre lo mejor del baloncesto está en este audiolibro! ¡Honra la memoria de Kobe Bryant al aprender sobre su increíble vida! Este audiolibro tiene como objetivo proporcionar una visión completa de la impresionante carrera de Kobe Bryant y los desafíos que tuvo que superar.

La tueuse de la pension de famille : l’histoire vraie de Dorothea Puente qui vous donnera des frissons dans le dos. Plongez en profondeur dans les actes horribles de la tueuse de la pension de famille, Dorothea Puente. Retournez dans le Sacramento des années 1980, en Californie. Découvrez les noms de ses victimes et les raisons impitoyables pour lesquelles elle a tué des pensionnaires âgés et atteints de troubles mentaux – si vous en avez le courage. La presse l’avait surnommée la logeuse de la maison de la mort.

A Vision Of Inspiration is a book about Love, Abuse, Mental Health, and Faith. Going through life hating yourself and wanting to die, because you could never be enough, or perfect for humans that claim they love you. The same humans who claim they love you are the same ones who betray you the most.

In Re-Vision, Daniel Drumwright shares his extraordinary story of overcoming adversity and finding hope in the darkest of times. Once a vibrant young professional with dreams of a successful career, Daniel's world was shattered when he was diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. Facing the loss of his vision and battling a grueling recovery, he was forced to confront his deepest fears and redefine his identity.

Blind Vision is a fascinating account of a unique and inspiring career in open-water swimming. But more than that, it is a story for anyone that’s ever been told they can’t. James Pittar is living proof that no matter what the odds, with dedication, passion, and the right people around you, you can.

In this first scholarly biography of Lorraine Hansberry (1930-1965), the author of A Raisin in the Sun, theater professor Soyica Diggs Colbert considers the playwright's life at the intersection of art and politics, with the theater operating as a "rehearsal room for [her] political and intellectual work". Colbert argues that the success of Raisin overshadows Hansberry's other contributions, including the writer's innovative journalism and lesser-known plays touching on controversial issues such as slavery, interracial communities, and Black freedom movements. 

In this unique and exhilarating autobiography, Allan Jones - Canada’s first blind diplomat - vividly describes how an untreatable eye disease slowly decimated his visual world, most challengingly during his postings in Tokyo and New Delhi, and how he discovered and took to heart the revelatory Indian philosophy that changed his life.

START WITH YOURSELF is a new mindset for work and life. Work out what you really want Get out of your own way Let go of ideas that are holding you back Manage your emotions Move forward with confidence Fulfil your potential No one would have expected Emma Grede to get to where she has today: one...

A powerful memoir by one of America’s most accomplished public servants and legal thinkers—who spent years denying and working around his blindness, before finally embracing it as an essential part of his identity. "Moving, thoughtful, and inspiring." —Bryan Stevenson, author of Just Mercy...

Giovanni Pascoli, in omaggio alla sua Ravenna, si unisce a Dante, che là compì la sua grande opera, per comunicarci bagliori di quella “mirabile visione” che è apparsa a Dante ragazzo, e poi l’ha ritrovato maturo, costretto suo malgrado a seguire quella vita contemplativa che, da ragazzo, era stata una sua aspirazione, e che era poi stata trascurata per smarrirsi nella selva di una vita politica.

Ever wonder how a startup comes together - the people, places, skills, failures, and hustle that make it a real business? This is the story of David and David, two entrepreneurs with lots of energy and less of a roadmap than you might think. In 1993, David Cohen and David Brown founded their first company, Pinpoint Technologies, which grew from a basement startup to a successful multinational company with $50 million in annual sales and over 250 employees. 

Cecil John Rhodes became one of the most influential people in the history of the British Empire. He made a fortune in South Africa by leading the world's most important diamond mining company, De Beers. While he was a busy entrepreneur, he was also a member of the Cape Colony's legislature and served as prime minister from 1890 to 1896, a key period for the development of racial discrimination.

Don Lorenzo Servitje fue un idealista con escaso capital, pero con una increíble dosis de talento, con la cual consiguió lo que nadie imaginó: fundar la panificadora más grande del mundo, con operaciones en 34 países y más de 20 mil millones de dólaresde facturación anual. Con Grupo Bimbo acarició utopías y alcanzó cumbres bajo la consigna del trabajo arduo, la disciplina férrea y la inconformidad constante.

Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, led the nation through one of its most challenging periods in history—the American Civil War. Born in a humble log cabin in Kentucky in 1809, Lincoln's journey from a self-educated lawyer to the leader of a divided nation is a testament to his determination, intellect, and moral compass. Lincoln's unwavering commitment to preserving the Union, abolishing slavery, and promoting equality left an enduring legacy that continues to shape the United States to this day.