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Euphemia Lamb was painted and sculpted by many renowned artists during the period before the First World War, such as Augustus John, Henry Lamb, Ambrose McEvoy, Jacob Epstein and James Dickson Innes. She was at the vanguard of modern British art. She was also a literary muse for many leading writers of the period, including Virginia Woolf, Henri-Pierre Roche and Aleister Crowley.Euphemia was the embodiment of the modern woman: sexually liberated, hard-working and ambitious. She used her connections in bohemian London and Paris to educate herself and advance the notion of what a woman could be in early twentieth-century British society. Euphemia was a pioneer who broke down barriers and her legacy survives in art and literature.

If Hollywood wanted to make a film about Oxford University, the casting team would have to find someone to play Jeremy Catto. Born in 1939, this composite of Goodbye Mr Chips, Porterhouse Blue, and C.P. Snow was the quintessential Oxford don. A gifted teacher, noted scholar, and devoted college man, he enjoyed the most extraordinary network and seemed to know everyone: he was friends with Bryan Ferry, became Harold Macmillans drinking companion, taught Princess Margaret her familys history, had a part to play in General Pinochets extradition trial and was even rumoured to be a spy. But he was no mere caricature. Over four decades, he shaped the minds and characters of generations of men and women who went on to prominent roles at Westminster, in the City, in the Church, and in the world of academia. In 2018, his memorial service was attended by over 500 people and his death marked the end of an era in British social, political and academic life.

Shirley, The Life of a Botanical Adventurer is the remarkable story of Dr Shirley Sherwood, scientist, author, travel writer, gardener as well as mother and grandmother. Following the tragic death of her brilliant scientist husband, Michael Cross, in a freak air crash in 1964, she was left as a 30-year-old widow with two young boys aged four and three. For the next twelve years she worked as a key member of the Nobel Prize-winning team which developed Tagamet, the first block-buster drug (sales of over $1 billion a year). After her marriage to Jim Sherwood in 1977, she left science to concentrate full-time on the huge task of restoring the fabled Orient-Express train, probably the most luxurious and exotic form of travel ever devised. The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, running between London and Venice, was relaunched in 1982, ninety-nine years after its first journey. Sherwoods history of the project sold more than 400,000 copies. The Orient-Express train was just the beginning. The Sherwoods went on to create the five-star Orient-Express Hotels company (now Belmond), which owned some of the finest hotels in the world, including the Cipriani in Venice, the Mount Nelson in Cape Town and the Copacabana Palace in Rio. They pioneered new train routes across the Alps, started the Eastern & Oriental Express running between Singapore and Bangkok- crossing over the Bridge on the River Kwai- opened up tourism in Myanmar with the first cruise ship to operate on the Irrawaddy, and took over the railways of Peru, which run all the way to Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca. Her most lasting achievement, the one of which she is proudest, is the Shirley Sherwood Collection of contemporary botanical art, which she started in 1990 and now includes over 1,000 paintings and drawings representing the work of more than 300 contemporary botanical artists from 36 countries. She has mounted exhibitions in many prestigious locations including the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, Kirstenbosch in Cape Town and the Real Jardin Botanico, Madrid. The Shirley Sherwood Gallery in Kew Gardens is the first museum to be dedicated to modern botanical art and her books, which often accompanied her exhibitions, have been largely responsible for re-establishing botanical art in its rightful place as an important art form. These are just some of the many achievements in a long and rich life, vividly described in this book.

Michael Coveney has been writing theatrical obituaries alongside reviews for several decades and makes a telling, sometimes surprising, selection of the best performers of our time, from Laurence Olivier to Alan Rickman, Peggy Ashcroft to Helen McCrory, Richard Briers to Ken Dodd. Most of these obits appeared in the Guardian, several in the Observer, the Financial Times and the Evening Standard.The fifty articles are arranged in chronological order of each actors demise and constitute a vivid history of postwar theatre through the lives of the actors, the abstract and brief chronicles of the time as Hamlet called them. There are happy/sad juxtapositions of shooting stars Robert Stephens and Alan Bates; tragic niece and aunt, Natasha Richardson and Lynn Redgrave; classical queens Diana Rigg and Barbara Jefford; and versatile showtime hoofers Una Stubbs and Lionel Blair.

This is a domestic biography of the Thackeray family, placing the writer in the context of his home life. The story continues long after his death, to trace the later lives of his two daughters, Anne Isabella and Harriet Marian, and their marriages.His elder daughter Annie, in particular, took responsibility for guarding and shaping her fathers legacy. The source material is not Thackerays books so much as his own more intimate papers - his letters - and the correspondence and journals of his mother and daughters. The book will appeal not just to those interested in Thackeray and the Victorians, but to the general reader of biography, to those interested in womenis studies, life writing and to followers of the family of Virginia Woolf.

The civilization of ancient Egypt has been a source of fascination for explorers and scholars for centuries, and has occupied a special place in the imagination of the public ever since early travellers descriptions and illustrations of the strange culture of temples, tombs and hieroglyphs began to circulate around the world. The story of Egyptology from a hobby for the educated and wealthy to a highly formalized academic discipline provides the key to understanding how and why we know what we know about ancient Egypt. This biographical dictionary tells the stories of the most important contributors and will be an indispensable reference tool for scholars and enthusiasts alike. Who Was Who in Egyptology remains one of the most important reference works for understanding the characters that contributed to the field of Egyptology and Egyptian archaeology from the Napoleonic invasion of Egypt through to the present day. The fifth edition bring entries up to 2019 and is expected to be the last volume produced in print.

As the acknowledged founder and philosopher of the Parents National Educational Union (PNEU), Charlotte Mason was revered by her followers as a saintly Madonna figure. She died in 1923 at the peak of her fame, having achieved mythic status as the Principal of her House of Education and wide recognition after the introduction of her liberal educational programmes into state schools. Yet her early life and heritage remained shrouded in mystery. Drawing upon insubstantiated sources, the official biography released in 1960 confused rather than illuminated Charlottes background, contributing to several enduring misapprehensions. In her new and definitive biography, Margaret Coombs draws on years of research to reveal for the first time thehidden backdrop to Charlotte Masons life, tracing the lives of her previously undiscovered Quaker ancestors to offer a better understanding of the roots of her personality and ideas. Coombs charts her rise from humble beginnings as an orphaned pupil-teacher to great heights as a lady of culture venerated within prestigious PNEU circles, illustrating how with determination she surmounted the Victorian ages rigid class divisions to achieve her educational vision. A thorough analysis of Charlotte Masons educational influences and key friendships challenges longstanding notions about the roots of her philosophy, offering a more realistic picture of her life and work than ever accomplished before. With a growing following in the USA and Australia, Charlotte Masons ideas have a clear relevance to the continuing educational debate today. Admirers of her philosophy and scholars of the history of education will fi nd much to enthral and instruct them in these pages.

As the acknowledged founder and philosopher of the Parents National Educational Union (PNEU), Charlotte Mason was revered by her followers as a saintly Madonna figure. She died in 1923 at the peak of her fame, having achieved mythic status as the Principal of her House of Education and wide recognition after the introduction of her liberal educational programmes into state schools. Yet her early life and heritage remained shrouded in mystery. Drawing upon insubstantiated sources, the official biography released in 1960 confused rather than illuminated Charlottes background, contributing to several enduring misapprehensions. In her new and definitive biography, Margaret Coombs draws on years of research to reveal for the first time thehidden backdrop to Charlotte Masons life, tracing the lives of her previously undiscovered Quaker ancestors to offer a better understanding of the roots of her personality and ideas. Coombs charts her rise from humble beginnings as an orphaned pupil-teacher to great heights as a lady of culture venerated within prestigious PNEU circles, illustrating how with determination she surmounted the Victorian ages rigid class divisions to achieve her educational vision. A thorough analysis of Charlotte Masons educational influences and key friendships challenges longstanding notions about the roots of her philosophy, offering a more realistic picture of her life and work than ever accomplished before. With a growing following in the USA and Australia, Charlotte Masons ideas have a clear relevance to the continuing educational debate today. Admirers of her philosophy and scholars of the history of education will fi nd much to enthral and instruct them in these pages.

"Cartas a Theo" es una colección de correspondencia entre Vincent van Gogh y su hermano Theo, que abarca un período crucial en la vida del famoso pintor holandés. Estas cartas ofrecen una visión íntima de la mente y el corazon del artista, revelando sus luchas personales, su pasion por el arte y su relacion con su hermano. A traves de estas cartas, se exploran temas como la creatividad, la depresion y la busqueda de reconocimiento artistico. Esta correspondencia es tanto un testimonio del genio de Van Gogh como un retrato conmovedor de la relacion fraternal entre los dos hermanos.

"Carta al padre" es un documento escrito por Franz Kafka en 1919, dirigido a su padre, Hermann Kafka. En esta carta, Kafka expresa sus sentimientos de alienación, resentimiento y temor hacia su padre autoritario y dominante. Aborda temas como la falta de comunicacion, la opresion y la influencia paterna en su vida y su escritura. A traves de una prosa reflexiva y emotiva, Kafka intenta comprender y reconciliarse con su compleja relacion con su padre, explorando el impacto de esta relacion en su desarrollo personal y creativo. La carta proporciona una vision intima y profundamente conmovedora de la vida y el trabajo de uno de los escritores mas influyentes del siglo XX.

Ruy Gómez de Silva, príncipe de Éboli (1516-1573) es protagonista central de la historia de la Monarquía de España en el siglo XVI. Se trata de un personaje que permite detenerse para apreciar sus ricos matices e interpretaciones como señor territorial, esposo, cortesano y mecenas. Nacido en Portugal, fue uno de los politicos mas activos en la primera parte del reinado de Felipe II. No menor fue su actividad como duque de Pastrana.Este libro, que aborda la magnitud de su figura historica y el contexto de su tiempo, sus agentes politicos, culturales, economicos y sociales, ofrece la oportunidad de abrir una reflexion y un debate necesario en torno a su accion asi como a la notoria influencia de su parentela y contactos, a la luz de las nuevas metodologias y enfoques multidisciplinares.

From the shores of Dieppe in 1942 to The Foreign Department in Kemsley House, from treasure hunting in Norfolk and fine dining in London to a golden typewriter in Jamaica, these are the writings of Ian Fleming. This collection of rarely-seen journalism spans Flemings career as an author, encompassing reviews for the Sunday Times, Second World War documents, travel journalism and his correspondence with Raymond Chandler and Geoffrey Boothroyd. It also includes newly-unearthed articles that have not been available for over half a century plus two very early works of fiction.

Rosa von Zehnle / Kurt Schmidt "Wildfried und Kurt" Dokumentation einer leidenschaftlichen Liebe zwischen Ost-Stasi und West-Schlager Schlagermusik verbindet und das so stark, da die beiden Liebenden ernsthaft daran dachte, gemeinsam in den Tod zu gehen, da die Mauer beide uber vier Jahre trennte und es kaum Aussicht auf eine Ubersiedlung von Wilfried in den Westen zu Kurt gab. ,,Wilfried und Kurt" ist eine bewegende und zugleich ans Herz gehende reich bebilderte Dokumentation mit knapp 900 Abbildungen, die durch uber zweitausend gegenseitig geschriebene Liebesbriefe beruhrt und zugleich fassungslos macht, da sie die damalige kommunistische Diktatur zeigt, wie diese mit Menschen umging, die sich hei und innig liebten. Diese menschenverachtende und diskriminierende Haltung der ostdeutschen Behorden und der damals allgegenwartigen STASI wird allein schon aus der Aktenbezeichnung sichtbar, die als OPK ,,Homo" angelegt wurde und den Geliebten von Kurt polizei- und geheimdienstlich erfate und verfolgte. Pervers, wenn man bedenkt, da sich ,,Wilfried und Kurt" doch nur liebten und keinerlei wirklich fur die STASI wichtigen politischen oder anderen ,,staatsfeindlichen" Aktivitaten anstrebten. Ein beruhrendes, sensibles und zugleich menschlich sehr wertvolles Buch, das aller Welt zeigt, da auch die Liebe unter Mannern eine Liebe ist, die Bestand und Ausdauer haben und obendrein einen Gewinn fur die Allgemeinheit bringen kann. Inhaltsverzeichnis: 1. Wilfried und Kurt leisteten unbewut Emanzipationsarbeit (Einleitende Gedanken des Verlegers Rosa von Zehnle) 2. Die STASI Der Staat im Staat 3. Ein gemeinsames Leben fur und mit dem deutschen Schlager - Renate Kern & Nancy Wood, Lolita, Manuela - Vicky Leandros, Pussycat, Gaby Baginsky, Andrea Berg - Eva-Maria Pieckert, Barbel Wachholz Weitere Starauswahl - Connie Francis, Melitta Berg, Claus Vinçon, Marianne Rogee, Hella von Sinnen - Bernhard Brink, Chris Andrews, Chris Roberts, Ireen Sheer, Ute Freudenberg 4. Ein behordlicher Briefwechsel der ganz besonderen Art 5. Auswahl des personlichen Briefwechsel von Wilfried und Kurt 5.1. Wilfried an Kurt 5.2. Kurt an Wilfried 6. Dies und das und etwas Kuddelmuddel 6.1. Der H-Tag am 08.04.1977 mit gemeinsamer Losung 6.2. Fotos mit Widmungen von Kurt an Wilfried ab 1978 6.3. Taufe von Wilfried im Osten, Burg am 03.01.1978 6.4. Wilfrieds bunte Briefumschlage aus dem grauen Osten 6.5. Ubersiedlung Wilfrieds am 10.06.1980 und vereinter Umzug 6.6. Wilfrieds erste Tatigkeit im Westen ab 1980 als Kellner 6.7. Karneval und Schabernack im Westen 6.8. Die Freiheit des Reisens in alle Welt ab 1980 6.9. Der Film uber Wilfried und Kurt vor dem Buch Im Jahr 2000 6.10. Trauriger Abschied von Wilfried am 30.09.2000 6.11. Kurt Schmidt wurde Burger des Jahres 2003 6.12. Plakat zur Buchprasentation mit Pussycat-Konzert am 11.11.2013 Infos des 175er Verlag

From the ordinary to the extraordinary, Casualties of Conflict explores the lives and deaths of over 300 individuals laid to rest in Dublins iconic burial ground. These men, women and children who perished during the tumultuous years of the War of Independence and Civil War have their stories woven together for the first time in this captivating book.Through meticulous research and first-hand accounts from witnesses and participants, Conor Dodd unearths a treasure trove of tales hidden within the cemeterys burial records. From daring ambushes and covert assassinations to clandestine spies and shocking executions, the book reveals the profound impact of these historical events on the lives of ordinary citizens.This unique exploration of Glasnevin Cemetery sheds light on the extraordinary stories of revolution that lie beneath the headstones, offering a fascinating glimpse into Irelands revolutionary past

T Though today he is hailed as one of Britains greatest leaders, throughout his career, Winston Churchill was an outsider, accumulating a reputation for bad judgement and untrustworthiness. Only risk-takers and fellow outsiders would back him but these strong and often feuding personalities proved to be vital to his decision-making in war and peace alike.Winstons Bandits provides, for the first time, a detailed account of his greatest friendships. These friends were Max Aitken, Lord Beaverbrook, a press baron who craved power but only on his own terms; Frederick Lindemann, later Lord Cherwell, an ascetic and quarrelsome scientist who believed in Churchills intellectual genius; Brendan Bracken, an Irishman from a humble background who reinvented himself as a major force in financial publishing and gave Churchill unconditional support; the young Bob Boothby, who would earn notoriety for adventurous sexual conduct and dubious financial dealings; Randolph Churchill, who was often a disappointment and burden to his father; and Duncan Sandys, who reaped the full benefits of being Churchills son-in-law in his political career.Together, they were Winstons bandits. This remarkable book explores how Churchills relationships with these forceful and intriguing sparring partners provide the key to understanding his greatest triumphs and disasters.

Dorothy Buxton led a remarkable life. In an era when women struggled to make their voices heard in the public arena, she spoke out effectively for the refugee, the destitute and particularly for children. An advocate of honest reporting during the First World War, in the aftermath she refused to accept the widespread famine that followed. In the face of scepticism and hostility, she campaigned to provide food for starving children in post-1918 Europe and pioneered the charity Save the Children. Her efforts saved thousands of lives. In later years, she was one of the first to raise awareness of anti-Semitism in Nazi Germany, courageously confronting Herman Goring himself in Berlin in early 1935. She was tireless in her fight for those suffering from prejudice and discrimination. Her story is unusual, from her unconventional upbringing in rural Shropshire, to studying at Cambridge to emerging as an indefatigable campaigner. Dorothy was a complex and compelling character, somewhat of an enigma even to her family. Campaigning for Life is the first biography of this remarkable woman, which examines both her public and private life in detail, and crucially acknowledges her considerable achievements in one of the most turbulent periods of European history.

Dorothy Buxton led a remarkable life. In an era when women struggled to make their voices heard in the public arena, she spoke out effectively for the refugee, the destitute and particularly for children. An advocate of honest reporting during the First World War, in the aftermath she refused to accept the widespread famine that followed. In the face of scepticism and hostility, she campaigned to provide food for starving children in post-1918 Europe and pioneered the charity Save the Children. Her efforts saved thousands of lives. In later years, she was one of the first to raise awareness of anti-Semitism in Nazi Germany, courageously confronting Herman Goring himself in Berlin in early 1935. She was tireless in her fight for those suffering from prejudice and discrimination. Her story is unusual, from her unconventional upbringing in rural Shropshire, to studying at Cambridge to emerging as an indefatigable campaigner. Dorothy was a complex and compelling character, somewhat of an enigma even to her family. Campaigning for Life is the first biography of this remarkable woman, which examines both her public and private life in detail, and crucially acknowledges her considerable achievements in one of the most turbulent periods of European history.

This book traces the various influences on the development of Harry S. Guntrips thought, including his personal history of family relationships, memberships in various religious organizations, and the weight of his academic professional mentors, both theological and psycoanalytic, Ronald Fairbairn and Donald Winnicott. Guntrip, both a minister and lay therapist, is shown as a fascinating example of the adversarial tension between psychology and theology, commonly known as the battle between science and religion.

Nobel laureate, party leader, peacemaker, first minister and statesman David Trimble had many roles. But what is the real story behind the man who made headlines and changed lives?In this definitive biography of Trimbles life and death, award-winning journalist Stephen Walker vividly details how a shy Belfast academic changed the political landscape of Northern Ireland.Written with the cooperation of his widow, Lady Trimble, and their grown-up children, Peacemaker offers unparalleled insights into the life of the first person to be elected first minister of Northern Ireland and the most significant unionist leader since the creation of Northern Ireland in 1921. From the beginning of his political career in the dark days of the Troubles, to bringing unionism and nationalism together to end decades of division and violence and secure peace, Trimbles personal journey mirrors the story of Northern Ireland itself.Drawing on over 100 fresh interviews, this is a colourful and personal account of the life of a key figure in Irish history and an essential companion to Stephen Walkers bestselling biography of John Hume.

Essa é a versão original, escrita por Francisco de Andrade Barroso (Valmir) e reeditada por mim Orlando Andrade, como forma de manter viva a chama da família Andrade e a memória de Valmir. Nele encon