Samuel Pepys: The Unequalled Self

Samuel Pepys: The Unequalled SelfA vivid and masterful biography, Samuel Pepys: The Unequalled Self by Claire Tomalin brings to life the man behind the famous diaries. From his detailed observations of 17th century Londonincluding the Great Fire and the plagueto his personal ambitions and flaws, Pepys is revealed in all his complexity. A rich, accessible read for history lovers and fans of literary biography.

not simply a means of transportation but a status symbol meant to impress others and project the success of its owner

she discovers that war between Magonia and Earth is coming

The one that gives her a cheetah's speed

and to want to reach for her deepest desires and dreams

In this highly illustrated book

It's a dangerous pursuit

but you know something must have happened

she married a distant relative and Columbia University law student named Franklin Delano Roosevelt

another quadriplegic

hiding beneath marriage beds

crossing ethical lines and trampling professional codes

The new Italian evening class at Mountainview School in Dublin is like hundreds of others starting up all over the city--but this one has its own special quality