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Named "Man of the Millennium" in 1999, Johannes Gutenberg was the creator of one of the most influential and revolutionary inventions in Europe's history: a printing press with mechanical movable type. This development sparked the printing revolution, which is regarded as the milestone of the second millennium and represents one of the central contributions in the turn to modernity. His printing press came to play a key role in the development of the Renaissance, the Reformation, and the Age of Enlightenment, providing the material foundation for the modern knowledge-based economy and the spread of learning to the masses. His invention revolutionized the way that information is shared and broadened the boundaries of who has access to written knowledge. Paving the way for bibliophiles of today, the Gutenberg Bible of 1454 remains one of the most famous books in history. Gutenberg's technical innovations remained unrivalled for almost 350 years, until industrialization of the printing industry and the digital revolution built on the advances that he began, increasing the rate at which information is spread. Despite his significance in forming the world as we know it, there has not yet been a rigorous and accessible biography of Gutenberg published in English. Written by the leading expert on Gutenberg, F ssel's biography brings together high academic standards and thorough historical details in a highly readable text that conveys everything you need to know about the man who changed printing forever.

Patrice Lumumba was the foremost leader of the African independence movement. After his execution in 1961, when he had been prime minister of the newly-liberated Congo for only seven months, he became an icon of anti-imperialist struggle. Zeilig tells the story of Lumumba's transition from nationalist to international symbol of African liberation.

Radio broadcasts from the Cotton Club from 1927 onwards brought national recognition to Duke Ellington and his band; recordings of his compositions - particularly Saddest Tale, Echoes of Harlem, Black and Tan Fantasy, and Mood Indigo - spread their fame internationally.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is recognised as a giant of world literature; an exceptionally prolific and versatile writer. This heavily-illustrated biography by one of the world's foremost Goethe scholars is an ideal introduction to seminal figure in literary history.

The ancient world of fifth century Greece, an astonishing period of cultural development that helps situate the originality of Socrates, and to the city-state of Athens in particular. The social, political and cultural currents flowing through Athens are inseparable from an understanding of the events and attitudes that Socrates examined.

Part of the 20 Prime Ministers Series

Benjamin Britten was one of the outstanding British composers of 20th century. He shot to international fame with his operas, performed by his own English Opera Group, and a series of extraordinary instrumental works. His music won a central place in the repertoire and affection of successive generations of listeners. This title tells his story.

FASHION IS MORE THAN WALKING THE RUNWAY; IT'S A BUSINESS WHERE ONLY THE STRONG SURVIVES.A Riveting tale of two worlds, the Full Figure Fashion world and the world behind the designer masks they wear. This tale chronicles the lives of the major players in the full figure fashion industry, the lengths of which they had to stoop to get and keep their positions in the game, as well as the people who are desperate to become successful in their world. Full figure writer/whatever is needed to pay the bills Chloe Major, whose recent loss of her man and current unemployed condition has her, starting over again hopefully for the last time as she becomes a part of INDULGENCE MAGAZINE. As an assistant, she's exposed to what really happens behind the scenes of beautifully coordinated productions, and world class photo shoots. Possibly with a new romance brewing, she becomes acclimated to this new environment, while beginning to question who she is, and what she has become as her morals weaken and conflicts arise.Chloe's best friend, party girl debutante tuned working class professional Dee Lawrence has conflicts of her own as an old love comes back just as she starts to finally get serious with one man instead of several men. She allows her sentiments to run away with her until reality gives her a cold slap in the face. Will Dee make the right decisions or will her past hurt the future she's trying to build. Additional characters include; event promoter to the elite who believes style and professionalism are everything Jayshawn Thomas. The HBIC Editor & Chief of Indulgence Magazine Clair Winters, whose secrets threaten the foundation of the empire she helped to build. With sexy mogul/owner and heir to Black Industries; Hennison Black who has his own hidden agendas. Along with the clever, conniving, stab you in the back to get ahead Malik Robinson. Each character has a hidden agenda they don't want exposed, fantastic storylines that come full circle as the story progresses and secrets that could set the FASHION/MEDIA world a blaze! With SEX, LIES, BACK STABBING, EGOTISTICAL DESIGNERS, social climbers, and Drama GALORE each characters interactions could cause CATASTROPHIC meltdowns or help them to rise to the occasion!