Amazing People - Books
From a collection of small British colonies, the United States of America was formed in 1789. In just over 200 years it has become a power house of industry and commerce.
How do you find your special talent and use it well? That is what those who had amazing careers did. Find out how they did it in this book.
Ever wondered who developed insulin? Or, who completed the first heart transplant? Explore the lives of some of most amazing doctors and nurses. Gain an insight into the lives they led and the challenges they faced. We have all relied on doctors and...
How do people develop ideas into multi million revenue generating businesses? How people took risks to create both jobs for others and money for shareholders.
Why do people fall in love? Why do some of the relationships lead to marriage and others do not? The fascinating stories in this book provide new insights.
Walk through the streets of London and you walk in the shadows of famous people who contributed to this outstanding city.
Millions of people crowd into New York each day. They see the skyscrapers and the shops. But, who led the way in developing the great city. Find the amazing people of New York here.
Have you ever wondered how the Eiffel Tower was built? Or, what it would have been like to wander the streets of Montmartre a hundred years ago and meet people like Edith Piaf and the famous painters? As you walk around the City of Light, you are...
Imagine you had to sail 10,000 miles to an island in the South Pacific Ocean in an old wooden boat. In 1788, that happened to over 1400 English convicts, colonists, captains and men of the Marine Corps. Watched by fearful local Aboriginals, they...
What would Charles Darwin say if he was interviewed about his life and work? How would Galileo reflect upon his contribution to scientific discovery? In their day, there were few newspapers or journalists to tell these great stories, however in Amazing...
They suffered many set backs but succeeded. They all made outstanding contributions. In doing so, some avoided marriage, while others had multiple partners, and tasted the high life.