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To keep this list from blossoming into hundreds of titles, we only included books currently in print and translated into English. We also limited it to one book per author, and one book per.
Paulo Coelho de Souza (/ ˈ k w ɛ l. j uː, k u ˈ ɛ l. j uː,-j oʊ / KWEL-yoo, koo-EL-yoo, -yoh, [1] Portuguese: [ˈpawlu kuˈeʎu]; born 24 August 1947) is a Brazilian lyricist and novelist and a member of the Brazilian Academy of Letters since 2002. [2] His 1988 novel The Alchemist became an international best-seller.
In 1979, the BBC adapted Dahl’s short story collection, Tales of the Unexpected, into an anthology television show that coincided with the book’s release. In 1983, Dahl received the World Fantasy Award for Lifetime Achievement, recognizing his great contribution to fantasy literature. He died of an infection in 1990 at the age of 74.
John Steinbeck, American author and winner of the Nobel Prize in 1962, was a leading writer of novels about the working class and was a major spokesman for the victims of the Great Depression (a downturn in the American system of producing, distributing, and using goods and services in the 1930s, and during which time millions of people lost their jobs).
Short biography about Emma Watson (15 April 1990) a British actress and social activist. Her role in Harry Potter series and recent activism in women's rights.
In 1946, when the American Braille Press became the American Foundation for Overseas Blind (now Helen Keller International), Helen was appointed counselor on international relations. It was then that she began her globe-circling tours on behalf of those with vision loss.
A short bio (or biography) is a concise summary of your professional background. It’s an introduction to you and your career in a few sentences that capture your main abilities and offerings. It's the short ‘About Me’ section you often see on social media profiles, personal websites, conference speaker pages, and professional networking.
Mahatma Gandhi (born October 2, 1869, Porbandar, India—died January 30, 1948, Delhi) was an Indian lawyer, politician, social activist, and writer who became the leader of the Indian Independence Movement against British rule. As such, he came to be considered the father of his country.
How to write a personal bio When writing a short bio, allow yourself time to focus on all the details you want to convey. Follow these guidelines to write a personal bio that draws the attention of potential employers, clients and others: 1. Introduce yourself Start your bio with a brief introduction that describes who you are.
William Sydney Porter, more famous by his pen name O. Henry, was an American author of short stories. This biography provides detailed information about his childhood, life, career, achievements and timeline.
In 1869, a local author named Sarah Bradford published a short biography titled Scenes in the Life of Harriet Tubman, bringing brief fame and financial relief to Tubman and her family. Tubman married Nelson Davis, a veteran, that same year; her husband John had been killed in 1867 in Dorchester County, Maryland.
Cole Porter died on Octo, in Santa Monica, California. Porter's songs show an elegance of expression (wording) and a cool detachment that are a perfect example of the kind of sophistication unique to the 1930s. He was also a truly talented creator of original melodies.
Matthew Hopkins (born, Wenham, Suffolk, Eng.—died Aug. 12, 1647) was an English witch-hunter during a witchcraft craze of the English Civil Wars. Little is known of Hopkins before 1644, but apparently he had been a lawyer, practicing in Essex.
Biografia da escritora inglesa de livros de aventuras para crianças e adolescentes, criadora de Noddy e Os Cinco. Saiba mais sobre a sua vida, a sua obra, a sua popularidade e a sua polêmica.
Konrad Adenauer was the Chancellor of West Germany from 1949 to 1963. He is considered the "Father of New Germany". What was Konrad Adenauer's nickname? Updated: 8/22/2023. Wiki User. ∙ 14y.
Prentiss Taylor’s inspiration has always been drawn from the interests and concerns of cultivated man—especially architecture, music, and social justice—and from man’s relationship to environment and landscape. His subjects range from the grand to the common.
Van Mahotsava means “Tree Festival”. This tree planting festival is observed annually, over a period of week starting from 1st July to 7th July. Van Mahotsava was started in 1950 by K.M. Munshi, the then Union Minster for Agriculture and Food to create enthusiasm among masses for forest conservation and planting trees.