As Albert Einstein almost certainly never said, everyone is a genius; but if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.y So begins Katie Spalding's spunky takedown of the Western canon, and how genius may not be as irrefutably great as we commonly understand. While most of us may never become Einstein, it may surprise you to learn that there's probably a bunch of stuff you can do that...

"A collection of essays in which the author discusses the small and large things that delight him"--

"From the acclaimed author of The Romanovs-a magisterial history of humanity viewed through the lens of its most powerful dynasties In this sprawling and eye-opening book, best-selling historian Simon Sebag Montefiore chronicles the world's great dynasties across human history through engrossing tales of palace intrigue, glorious battle, and the real lives of people who held unfathomable power. He trains his eye on founders of humble origin, like...

"It was Olney in the 1970s. Bike jumping, the Yard, roller-hockey, Fairhill St., The G, Greene's, Knockouts, Fastball, Fisher Park, Overowens, Deeter, the Fern Rock Diner, fly-catching, the 'Butter Cake Incident', Beanik slop, the tracks, Carl Salemlight, Unerowens, the tunnels. We were endlessly up to something and everything. And with a little help from his friends, Meak pulled off the greatest pranks in the history of Olney."--Cover.

"As America heads into what promises to be a tumultuous 2024 presidential election year, Character Matters will be a good reminder of the importance of character when defining true leadership. Colleagues, friends, and family will share their often very personal stories of what they learned from watching and listening to President Bush, including former United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice; Secretary of State James A. Baker; stand-up comedian...

Want to know how to garden with lobsters? How to sober up? Grow a beard? Or simply how to make a perfect omelet? Look no further. Rather, look backward. Based on the popular blog, Ask the Past is full of the wisdom of the ages--as well as the fad diets, zany pickup lines, and bacon Band-Aids of the ages. Drawn from centuries of antique texts by historian and bibliophile Elizabeth P. Archibald, Ask the Past offers a delightful array of advice both...

El incidente tuvo lugar el 25 de junio de 1986. Andrés es un camionero que tiene que repartir niacina desde Bilbao a Murcia. Suele viajar solo, pero como el curso está llegando a su fin y su hijo Juan Pedro está sacando buenas notas, su mujer Carmen y su niño de 9 años decidieron viajar con él. Andrés y Carmen murieron al chocar un camión a primera hora de la mañana a la altura de Somosierra. Cuando la Guardia Nacional llamó a la familia...

Some of most famous TikTokers say they have learned a lot from their audience, but what do we learn from them? To answer this question my team and I searched the deepest corners from the app. Starting from the most famous TikTokers up to the most unknown. Between interviews, Vlogs, challenges and much more we have found more than 300 pearls of wisdom (or quotes if you prefer). So, make yourself comfortable and enjoy this journey!

"A raw and unflinching look at the objectification and misogyny of the Playboy mansion, a woman's stolen young adulthood and her journey to self-acceptance, and a rare look inside Hugh Hefner's final days. Crystal offers a vulnerable and clear-eyed look at how her experience with Hugh Hefner catalyzed her transformative journey from someone who prized external validation over all else to a person who finally recognizes her true worth. This candid...