Ergebnis für "Siren" in Biografien & Erinnerungen

Ryousuke Nanasaki married his husband in 2016 in the first religiously recognized same-sex wedding in Japanese history. This collection of essays follows Ryousuke's search for love on the journey to his extraordinary marriage. From unrequited junior high crushes to awkward dating sites to finally finding a community, Ryousuke's heartfelt reflections on his coming-of-age as a young gay man in Hokkaido will touch listeners all over the world.

As Assistant Private Secretary to four monarchs, 'Tommy' Lascelles had a ringside seat from which to observe the workings of the royal household and Downing Street during the first half of the 20th century. These fascinating diaries begin with Edward VIII's abdication and end with George VI's death and his daughter Elizabeth's Coronation. In between we see George VI at work and play, a portrait more intimate than any other previously published.  

Die ergreifende Spurensuche einer jungen Frau in der Ukraine. Während Russland 2014 die Krim annektiert, kehrt Victoria in die Heimat ihrer Familie, die Ukraine, zurück. Dort ist sie geboren und aufgewachsen. Sie will verstehen, woher sie kommt. Wieso ist ihr Urgroßonkel Nikodim in den 1930er Jahren spurlos verschwunden, und warum ist seine Geschichte in der Familie seit fast einem Jahrhundert tabu? Valentina, ihre Großmutter, will ihr verbieten, weiter Fragen zu stellen. Aber Victoria gibt sich nicht länger mit Ausflüchten zufrieden.

The outspoken autobiography of one of Britain's best-known, and respected, generals. With a foreword by Sir Max Hastings.General Sir David Richards is one of the best known British generals of modern times. In 2013 he retired after over forty years of service in the British Army and a career that had seen him rise from junior officer with 20 Commando to Chief of the Defence Staff, the professional head of the British Armed Forces.

Nine months of tying tourniquets and pushing new medications, of IVs, chest compressions, and defibrillator shocks - that was Kevin Grange's initiation into emergency medicine when, at age 36, he enrolled in the "Harvard of paramedic schools": UCLA's Daniel Freeman paramedic program, long considered one of the best and most intense paramedic training programs in the world.

Three first responders – a paramedic, a police officer and a firefighter – are motivated by a desire to serve the community. But they are drawn to their work by more complicated impulses as well: a need for control, an acute awareness of danger and childhood experiences they are still running from. Peter, a paramedic, served at high-profile disasters including the Port Arthur massacre and the Beaconsfield mine collapse. Despite helping countless people, he is haunted by the lives he couldn't save. Tara, a firefighter, experienced devastating loss at a young age.

Born Maurice Micklewhite, son of a Billingsgate fish porter and a charlady, Michael Caine's life has been an extraordinary rollercoaster: from washing dishes and fighting on National Service, to winning two Oscars and being knighted by the Queen. With more than eighty films to his name, he has...

At the pinnacle of motorsports, a humble young man from Stevenage, England has risen to become the most dominant and influential Formula One driver of his time. This authoritative biography follows Hamilton's pathway from his early days karting on local tracks to the glitz and pressure of the...

A warm, wise and funny guide to life from one of Britain's best-loved actors: perfect for all film lovers Readers love Blowing the Bloody Doors Off: 'Michael had me feeling nostalgic, brought a tear to my eyes and made me laugh out loud.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Just loved this book. I am planning to...

Sir Edward Marshall Hall (1858–1927), known as ‘The Great Defender’, was arguably the last of the great celebrity ‘orator advocates’ to serve at the British bar, and “had the gift of throwing the whole of his personality into the case.” In a sometimes turbulent career, he was famed...

The Quiet Siren: Memoirs on Leadership, Life, and Listening by Stew Schmidt, narrated by Patrick Kelly Shannon and published by The Book Publishing Pros, is an inspiring memoir about leadership, service, compassion, resilience, loss, family, personal growth, and the power of truly listening. Drawing from his experiences as a paramedic, healthcare leader, artist, father, and son, Stew Schmidt shares powerful stories and life lessons from emergency calls, meaningful conversations, leadership challenges, family experiences, grief, creativity, and moments of profound reflection.

I 2014 vender Victoria tilbage til et krigsramt Ukraine for at finde ud af mere om sin bedstemors onkel Nykodym, som på mystisk vis forsvandt i 1930’erne. Hvad skete der med ham under krigen? Hvordan ved familien så lidt om hans skæbne, og hvorfor forbyder bedstemoren, Valentyna, Victoria...

In a career that spans over seven decades, Roger Moore has been at the very heart of the show-business scene. In this fabulous collection of true stories from his stellar career, Roger lifts the lid on the movie business, from Hollywood to Pinewood. It features outrageous tales from his own life...

Explorer, soldier, statesman, writer, key to the English Renaissance—Sir Walter Ralegh fashioned his life as a work of art. Exposing the tensions and contradictions of Renaissance England, Stephen Greenblatt presents Sir Walter Ralegh as a symbol of his age. The interplay between life and art...

There’s a steep learning curve for every American soldier who deploys to the Middle East war zone. Much of that involves culture shock, and the excitement and confusion also applies to female soldiers. And when that female soldier is also a military police officer, the curve gets bent way out of shape. Laura Colbert was heartland-bred and tough enough when the Army sent her to an MP unit in Baghdad, but she quickly discovered soldiering in Iraq involved a lot more than she expected.

An inspiring biography of Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton's epic rise to glory, from his racing career and beyond. Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton’s journey from remote-controlled car hobbyist to seven-time world champion, knight of the realm, and global superstar is the stuff of sporting...

The definitive biography of the greatest Formula One driver of all time. At the pinnacle of motorsports, a humble young man from Stevenage, has risen to become the greatest Formula One driver of all time. Lewis Hamilton’s journey from remote-controlled car hobbyist to seven-time world champion...

Sir Tony Robinson is a much-loved actor, presenter and author with a stellar career lasting over fifty years. Now, in his long-awaited autobiography, he reveals how the boy from South Woodford went from child stardom in the first stage production of Oliver!, a pint-sized pickpocket desperately...

During the Golden Era of Exploration, Captain Robert Scott and his competitor Roald Amundsen conquered the unconquerable: Antarctica. Their perilous race to the South Pole claimed Scott’s life and became the stuff of legend as well as endless scrutiny. In this compelling biography of Captain Scott and his fatal journey, renowned modern-day explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes, holder of ten expeditionary records, has written the definitive book on this hotly debated subject.

Es ist weithin bekannt, dass Arthur Conan Doyle der Erfinder des unvergesslichen Sherlock Holmes war. Weniger geläufig dagegen ist, welch abenteuerliches Leben der Schriftsteller selbst führte: So war er ein vortrefflicher Boxer und durchquerte als Schiffsarzt auf einem Walfänger die Weltmeere, um sein Medizinstudium zu finanzieren. Die opulente Hörspiel-Dokumentation beleuchtet bekannte und weniger bekannte Stationen des bewegten Lebens Arthur Conan Doyles und lässt auch seine berühmteste Ermittlerfigur - Sherlock Holmes - selbst zu Wort kommen.