Il capolavoro di Marguerite Yourcenar unisce al cesello perfetto della ricostruzione storica il coraggio di presentare a tutto tondo un grand'uomo, l'altezza del suo pensiero, la disponibilità intellettuale, le intuizioni profetiche, donandoci non già un saggio erudito, ma un libro dei giorni nostri, e dei giorni a venire. Perché, come ha scritto la Yourcenar, «non siamo i soli a guardare in faccia un avvenire inesorabile». I Taccuini di appunti dell'autrice (annotazioni di studio, lampi di autobiografia, ricordi, vicissitudini della scrittura) perfezionano la conoscenza di un'opera che fu pensata, composta, smarrita, corretta per quasi un trentennio. La nota della traduttrice, Lidia Storoni Mazzolani, ci regala la storia di un'amicizia nata lavorando alla versione italiana. Con la cronologia della vita e delle opere e la bibliografia essenziale.

Memorie di Adriano

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The thrilling true story of one man who risked his life to infiltrate the most dangerous neo-Nazi group in the United States, an “urgent and exciting look into the life of an FBI undercover agent” (Joe Pistone) by “one of the top undercover agents in the Bureau” (Joaquin “Jack” Garcia). When Scott Payne was growing up, an ‘80s kid with a big attitude and a taste for sleeveless shirts, he could never have envisioned where he’d find himself on Halloween night 2019. Having transformed into “Pale Horse” and infiltrated the nation's most dangerous, fastest-growing white supremacy group, The Base, he was huddled with a cell of neo-Nazis in the backwoods of Georgia as they slaughtered a goat and drank its blood in a ritual sacrifice. A decorated agent dubbed the “Hillbilly Donnie Brasco,” Payne takes readers along with him on some of the most terrifying and riskiest assignments in FBI history. He went deep undercover with the lethal Outlaw Motorcycle Club in Massachusetts; to the front lines of the opioid epidemic in Tennessee; and infiltrated the Ku Klux Klan in Alabama. Through it all, he stayed married to the love of his life, raised two girls, and spent his Sundays at church, sustained by family and faith. Timely and unputdownable, Code Name: Pale Horse is a hard look a some of the most pressing threats facing America today. Honest and inspiring, it’s the story of a hero determined to take down a hateful army—before the unthinkable could come to pass.

Code Name: Pale Horse

ONE OF BARACK OBAMA’S FAVORITE BOOKS OF 2022 One of Bill Gates’s “5 books to read this summer,” this New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller shows us that America’s political system isn’t broken. The truth is scarier: it’s working exactly as designed. In this “superbly researched” (The Washington Post) and timely book, journalist Ezra Klein reveals how that system is polarizing us—and how we are polarizing it—with disastrous results. “The American political system—which includes everyone from voters to journalists to the president—is full of rational actors making rational decisions given the incentives they face,” writes political analyst Ezra Klein. “We are a collection of functional parts whose efforts combine into a dysfunctional whole.” “A thoughtful, clear and persuasive analysis” (The New York Times Book Review), Why We’re Polarized reveals the structural and psychological forces behind America’s descent into division and dysfunction. Neither a polemic nor a lament, this book offers a clear framework for understanding everything from Trump’s rise to the Democratic Party’s leftward shift to the politicization of everyday culture. America is polarized, first and foremost, by identity. Everyone engaged in American politics is engaged, at some level, in identity politics. Over the past fifty years in America, our partisan identities have merged with our racial, religious, geographic, ideological, and cultural identities. These merged identities have attained a weight that is breaking much in our politics and tearing at the bonds that hold this country together. Klein shows how and why American politics polarized around identity in the 20th century, and what that polarization did to the way we see the world and one another. And he traces the feedback loops between polarized political identities and polarized political institutions that are driving our system toward crisis. “Well worth reading” (New York magazine), this is an “eye-opening” (O, The Oprah Magazine) book that will change how you look at politics—and perhaps at yourself.

Why We're Polarized

Le origini dei riti ancestrali tramandati nei secoli e l’influenza degli antichi culti dionisiaci Quando si parla del carnevale si pensa al divertimento e alla trasgressione. La maschera produce da sempre un alter ego, richiama una magia che fa regredire nel tempo risvegliando nell’inconscio il contatto con l’invisibile: una sorta di stato alterato della coscienza. In effetti questa festa ha un retaggio antico, con celebrazioni fortemente legate al dio Bacco, e prima ancora alla sua versione greca, Dioniso. Resti di queste celebrazioni si sono mantenuti in varie località della Sardegna, e questo libro li esamina nel loro insieme in relazione alla gestualità delle maschere, all’abbigliamento e agli strumenti tradizionali che portano con sé. Ne emerge un’eredità immateriale, a volte spettacolare, che affonda le sue radici in tempi lontani. I riti spettacolari, tra suoni di campanacci e archetipi millenari nell’isola più misteriosa del mediterraneo Tra le tradizioni da scoprire: • sos colonganos e s’urtzu • la maschera di Cuglieri • la maschera di Neoneli • ad Ardauli risorgono le vecchie maschere • l’importanza dell’edera • il fuoco di S.Antonio e i carri navali di Torpè • l’impianto della vigna • il fantoccio • il bue muggente • su battileddu Dolores Turchi Studiosa di tradizioni popolari, vive a Oliena (NU). Ha fondato e diretto per oltre vent’anni il semestrale di cultura «Sardegna mediterranea» e collabora con giornali e riviste stranieri. Con la Newton Compton ha pubblicato Le tradizioni popolari della Sardegna; Leggende e racconti popolari della Sardegna; Samugheo; Maschere, miti e feste della Sardegna; Lo sciamanesimo in Sardegna, I carnevali e le maschere popolari della Sardegna e ha curato Tradizioni popolari di Sardegna di Grazia Deledda.

eNewton Saggistica

I carnevali e le maschere tradizionali della Sardegna

Il lato occulto, maledetto e oscuro dell’isola più magica del Mediterraneo Grazie alla sua posizione nel Mediterraneo, la Sardegna ha rappresentato nel corso dei secoli un punto nevralgico per i traffici commerciali, il luogo nel quale la storia e le vicende dell' uomo si sono mosse su piani paralleli. Una storia manifesta e ben documentata nasconde eventi che il più delle volte sono passati inosservati. Il fatto storico, la cronaca raccontata dai documenti hanno tutti una loro faccia nascosta, un lato oscuro popolato da personaggi che vengono richiamati in questa terra da una forza ancestrale e indecifrabile. Sulla base di documenti e in virtù di una ricerca storica e archivistica, vengono messi in risalto avvenimenti tutt ora avvolti dal mistero: apparizioni di spiriti, materializzazioni di entità benefiche e luoghi nei quali l'uomo e soprattutto l iniziato ha vissuto secondo principi magici. Un itinerario di racconti nei siti strettamente legati a numerose città europee. Tutti uniti da un unico interesse e mossi dallo stesso legame: l 'esoterismo. Tra gli argomenti trattati nel libro: L’oriente del mistero, l’oriente degli esorcismi Magia al femminile La compagnia dei Vermiglia La maledizione dei Savoia Il mio nome è Violante Uomo d’arme, d’amori e di grandi tesori Femmine demoniache, femmine tentatrici La via dell’iniziato Il segreto dei Catari Il turibolo di Lucifero Il narratore del mistero Il viatico di morte, lo strumento della vita Pierluigi Serra è nato a Cagliari nel 1960. Giornalista e autore, ha collaborato con diverse testate giornalistiche, scritto per antologie e riviste e ha realizzato documentari per la televisione. Si occupa da diversi anni di esoterismo e dei fenomeni legati alla magia e alla spiritualità. Attualmente scrive per il quotidiano «L'Unione Sarda» nella pagina della cultura. La Newton Compton ha pubblicato Sardegna misteriosa ed esoterica.

Sardegna misteriosa ed esoterica

Il bagno penale di Gaeta presenta gli esiti di ricerche storiche condotte all’interno del castello Angioino di Gaeta, già sede, nel 1800, del bagno penale borbonico. Ne riscostruisce le origini, la popolazione carceraria, gli ambienti, ma anche gli usi che ne sono stati fatti nel XX secolo. Particolare attenzione è posta alle scritte ritrovate all’interno delle celle di isolamento e che hanno fatto trapelare verità nascoste.

Il bagno penale di Gaeta

Il mondo di oggi non sarebbe lo stesso senza Cleopatra, una donna di potere, intelligente e abile che appartiene all'immaginario collettivo universale, ma la cui figura storica è ancora per molti aspetti avvolta nel mistero e non priva di risvolti enigmatici.Alberto Angela ha deciso di ricostruire le vicende della regina che in un certo senso ha conquistato Roma, rintracciando fonti storiche e accompagnandoci per mano, con il suo stile inimitabile, tra le caotiche strade della capitale del mondo antico, l'esotico porto di Alessandria d'Egitto e i sanguinosi campi di battaglia, alla scoperta di persone, storie, usi e costumi.Solo un autore come lui Ã¨ in grado di farci rivivere in prima persona il ventennio che ha segnato un cambio epocale nella storia romana, dall'uccisione di Giulio Cesare, che decreta la fine della Repubblica, alla morte di Antonio e Cleopatra (la cui tomba non Ã¨ ancora stata ritrovata) fino alla nascita dell'Impero con Augusto al potere. Un viaggio nel tempo in bilico tra Occidente e Oriente, per riscoprire con uno sguardo nuovo un periodo storico affascinante e convulso, ricco di intrighi e guerre che hanno segnato il nostro presente e contribuito a rendere il mondo il luogo che oggi tutti noi conosciamo.

Cleopatra

Love history? Know your stuff with History in an Hour. ‘Il Duce’, Benito Mussolini, was one of the key figures in the creation of fascism. Famed for his dictatorial style, his political cunning and admired – initially – by Hitler, Mussolini led the National Fascist Party and ruled Italy as Prime Minister from 1922 until his ousting in 1943. In so doing, he paved the way towards Italy’s defeat in World War Two, and some of the 20th century’s most destructive ideologies and practices. Following expulsion from Italian Socialist Party, Mussolini denounced all efforts of class conflict, and instead later commanded a Fascist March on Rome to become the youngest Prime Minister in Italian history. Thereafter he set about dismantling the apparatus of democracy and initiated what would become known as the one-party totalitarian state. With World War II came defeat, humiliation and his bloody deposing. Explaining his ideologies, policies, actions and flaws, ‘Mussolini: History in an Hour’ is the concise life of the man whose ideas helped create some of the worst horrors of the modern history. Love history? Know your stuff with History in an Hour…

Mussolini: History in an Hour

The Roman History of Ammianus Marcellinus is a monumental historical narrative that intricately weaves the late Roman Empire's political, military, and social landscapes into a compelling tapestry. Written in elegant and sophisticated Latin prose, Ammianus transcends mere chronicle to provide penetrating insights into the complexities of imperial governance and the enduring legacies of Hellenistic history. His unique literary style employs vivid descriptions, dramatic episodes, and philosophical reflections, capturing not only events but the psychological dimensions of those involved. This work covers the era from the reign of Nerva (96 AD) to the death of Valens at the Battle of Adrianople in 378 AD, making it one of the few extant primary sources from this turbulent period. Ammianus Marcellinus was a Roman soldier and historian, born around 330 AD in Antioch. Having served under the emperor Constantius II, he witnessed significant military campaigns and court intrigues, which undoubtedly shaped his desire to document his times comprehensively. His background enriched his narrative with firsthand experience and a nuanced understanding of the sociopolitical dynamics at play, allowing him to critique the decline of Roman morals and military efficacy while echoing the sentiments of a waning empire. For readers interested in classical antiquity, The Roman History of Ammianus Marcellinus is an essential text that offers an unparalleled window into the last days of imperial Rome. This work is not only a historical account but also a reflection on the human condition in the face of socio-political upheaval, making it a timeless read for historians, scholars, and anyone intrigued by the roots of Western civilization.

The Roman History of Ammianus Marcellinus

The Hesiod’s Theogony is not, as is often defined by modern philologists, a simple and banal “literary work”. It is a didactic poem of mythological-religious topic and, at the same time, a sacred and initiatory text. It is – with the sole exception of the Homeric poems in the profane field, and of some secret texts handed down by the ancient Mystery Schools in the initiatory sphere – the most ancient mythological-religious text of public domain from archaic Greece. Its content and the precious information that it provides about the origin and nature of the Gods constituted a very important canon for all the later literatures. It was used both in the Hellenic and Roman world, and its reading (but above all its understanding) is still indispensable today for the knowledge of the religious thought of ancient Greece. However, the Hesiodic text is not unique, nor it represents an innovation. It fits into a long tradition, which is mostly an exclusive prerogative of the Mystery Schools linked to the Eleusinian Mother Tradition and to its derivations, which are the Orphic, Pythagorean or Samothracian branches. Who was Hesiod? A poet? A narrator? A priest? An Initiate? Or all these things together? We know that he was born in Ascra, a city in Boeotia, in the second half of the eighth century B.C. It is important to highlight how ancient Ascra, a village located right at the foot of Mount Helicon, was sacred to the Muses. And Helicon is same sacred mountain on which the Muses manifested themselves, not by chance, precisely to Hesiod himself. The style of the Theogony is not narrative, nor related to the Homeric poems. On the contrary, Hesiod leaves little space to the actual narration: he seems to express himself through a markedly esoteric code, sometimes intentionally obscure. The myths are never narrated in full, but concentrated in a few lines, sometimes in a cryptic and hermetic manner, without many details. Hesiod's intention, erroneously interpreted by moderns as an act to show off his skills, is much more likely dictated by initiatory purposes. He proves to have knowingly and carefully dosed and set in the right place phrases, words, and concepts as only an Initiate who addresses to a double audience (one of Initiates and one of uninitiated) can and must do. He proves to know how to move with ease on a “minefield” such as that of the origin and nature of the Gods to express fundamental concepts, without breaking any oath or vow of silence.

Hesiod’s Theogony: Esoteric and initiatory perspectives

This uplifting true story is now a major film, starring Oscar nominees Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon, directed by Clint Eastwood. Shortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year 2008 As the day of the final of the 1995 Rugby World Cup dawned, and the Springboks faced New Zealand's all-conquering All Blacks, more was at stake than a sporting trophy. When Nelson Mandela appeared wearing a Springboks jersey and led the all-white Afrikaner-dominated team in singing South Africa's new national anthem, he conquered the hearts of white South Africa. Invictus tells the extraordinary human story of how that moment became possible. It shows how a sport, once the preserve of South Africa's Afrikaans-speaking minority, came to unify the new rainbow nation, and tells of how - just occasionally - something as simple as a game can help people to rise above themselves and see beyond their differences.

Invictus

Arthur Fairbanks (1864-1944) was an American art historian, archaeologist and a great scholar of classical literature and mythology. From 1908 to 1925, he was director of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. Fairbanks was born November 13, 1864, in Hanover, New Hampshire. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1886 and attended the Yale Divinity School and the Union Theological Seminary. He also studied in Germany, receiving a Ph.D. from the University of Freiburg in 1890. He was on the faculty of Dartmouth College and Yale and Cornell Universities until 1900, when he became professor of Greek literature and Archaeology at the University of Iowa. In 1906, he was appointed professor of Greek and Greek Archaeology in the University of Michigan. He was appointed curator of Classical Art at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts in 1907, and in 1908 became director there. He supervised the museum's move to its current Fenway location. He retired in 1925. He was a member of many classical and learned societies. He died January 13, 1944, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Fairbanks was the author of important essays, including Introduction to Sociology (1896), The Mythology of Greece and Rome (1907), Handbook of Greek Religion (1910), and Greek Gods and Heroes (1915). The Fairbanks’ essay Aristophanes as a Student of Society, which today we propose to modern readers, was published in 1903 in The American Journal of Sociology. It is, undoubtedly, one of the best studies that have been written on the figure of Aristophanes, his personality and his works.

Aristophanes as a Student of Society

THE COMPLETE ORIGINAL EDITION: An utterly revelatory work. Unprecedented in scope, detail, and ambition. In Lost Tribes and Promised Lands, celebrated historian and cultural critic Ronald Sanders offers a compelling and ideology-shattering history of racial prejudice and myth as shaped by political, religious, and economic forces from the 14th Century to the present day. Written with clear-eyed vigor, Sanders draws on a broad history of art, psychology, politics, and religion to inform his striking and soundly reasoned assertions. Lost Tribes and Promised Lands nimbly zig-zags through space and time, doggedly chipping away at the myopic history of discovery and righteous conquest that has been reiterated for decades by the same ideological forces responsible for centuries of mythological prejudice and racial strife. Placing 14th Century Spanish intolerance (specifically anti-Semitism) as the origins of American racism toward African and Native Americans, Sanders elegantly weaves complex threads of colonial economics, religious exceptionalism, and xenophobia into a heady and often-infuriating thesis on the history of racism. Finally in audio as a complete and cost-accessible edition (when the book was out of print, demand for this important work was so intense that used copies sold for thousands of dollars). Find out why! Lost Tribes and Promised Lands is a gripping and hegemony-exploding treatise on the history of race in the New World. This audio edition is skillfully read by Karen Chilton, award-winning narrator of Michelle Alexander's The New Jim Crow. Produced and published by Echo Point Books & Media, an independent bookseller in Brattleboro, Vermont. ©1978 Ronald Sanders (P)

Lost Tribes and Promised Lands

Award-winning travel writer Nicholas Jubber journeys across Europe exploring Europe's epic poems, from the Odyssey to Beowulf, the Song of Roland to the Nibelungenlied, and their impact on European identity in these turbulent times. These are the stories that made Europe. Journeying from Turkey to Iceland, award-winning travel writer Nicholas Jubber takes us on a fascinating adventure through our continent's most enduring epic poems to learn how they were shaped by their times, and how they have since shaped us. The great European epics were all inspired by moments of seismic change: The Odyssey tells of the aftermath of the Trojan War, the primal conflict from which much of European civilisation was spawned. The Song of the Nibelungen tracks the collapse of a Germanic kingdom on the edge of the Roman Empire. Both the French Song of Roland and the Serbian Kosovo Cycle emerged from devastating conflicts between Christian and Muslim powers. Beowulf, the only surviving Old English epic, and the great Icelandic Saga of Burnt Njal, respond to times of great religious struggle - the shift from paganism to Christianity. These stories have stirred passions ever since they were composed, motivating armies and revolutionaries, and they continue to do so today. Reaching back into the ancient and medieval eras in which these defining works were produced, and investigating their continuing influence today, Epic Continent explores how matters of honour, fundamentalism, fate, nationhood, sex, class and politics have preoccupied the people of Europe across the millennia. In these tales soaked in blood and fire, Nicholas Jubber discovers how the world of gods and emperors, dragons and water-maidens, knights and princesses made our own: their deep impact on European identity, and their resonance in our turbulent times. (P)2019 Hodder & Stoughton Limited

Epic Continent

There was much superstition and ignorance in 17th century England. Witchcraft had been illegal since 1563 and hundreds of women were wrongly accused and punished. 'Proof' of being a witch could be a third nipple, an unusual scar or birthmark, a boil, a growth, or even owning a cat or other pet (a 'witch's familiar', or evil spirit). Confessions were often made under torture, and suspects were tied up and thrown into a river or pond. Floating was proof of guilt. After a show trial, the victim was hanged. Professionals who exposed witches could make a lot of money, as local magistrates paid the witch finder the equivalent of a month's wages. And the busiest tradesman of all was Matthew Hopkins, a shadowy figure who called himself 'Witchfinder General' and had around 300 women executed in East Anglia during the turmoil of the English Civil War in 1645 and 1646. The book shown here is from Hopkins's 1647 book 'The Discovery of Witches', in which he describes his grim profession.

English Authors

The Discovery of Witches

A Simon & Schuster audiobook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every listener.

The Gifts Of The Jews

This glittering, “wild romp of a story, boldly and beautifully told” (Neal Thompson, author of The First Kennedys) explores the intertwined fates of literary icon Truman Capote and infamous socialite Ann Woodward—featured in the hit TV series Feud: Truman Capote vs. The Swans—sweeping us to the upper echelons of Manhattan’s high society, where falls from grace are all the more shocking. When Ann Woodward shot her husband, banking heir Billy Woodward, in the middle of the night in 1955, her life changed forever. Though she claimed she thought he was a prowler, few believed the woman who had risen from charismatic showgirl to popular socialite. Everyone had something to say about the scorching scandal afflicting one of the most rich and famous families of New York City, but no one was more obsessed with the tale than Truman Capote. Acclaimed for his bestselling nonfiction book In Cold Blood, Capote was looking for new material and followed the scandal from beginning to end. Like Ann, he too had ascended from nobody to toast of the town, but he always felt like an outsider, even among the exclusive coterie of high society women who adored him. He decided the story of Ann’s turbulent marriage would be the basis of his masterpiece—a novel about the dysfunction and sordid secrets revealed to him by his high society “swans”—never thinking that it would eventually lead to Ann’s suicide and his own scandalous downfall. “A 20th-century morality tale of enduring fascination” (Laura Thompson, author of The Heiresses), Deliberate Cruelty is a haunting cross between true crime and literary history that is perfect for fans of Furious Hours, Empty Mansions, and Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.

Deliberate Cruelty

Are you ready to dive into the depths of history and explore the enigmatic world of the Salem Witch Trials? Embark on a mesmerizing journey back in time to the haunting era of the Salem Witch Trials. In "Salem Witch Trials: Understanding the Salem Witch Trials of 1692," you will unravel the dark mysteries that shrouded this infamous chapter of American history. In this revealing book, you'll learn the untold stories of the accused, the accusers, and the shocking events that gripped a small Massachusetts town in fear and paranoia. Delve into the psychological and societal factors that led to this chilling witch-hunt, and gain a deeper understanding of the hysteria that consumed an entire community. Through meticulous research and compelling narratives, you'll witness the heart-wrenching trials, the unjust convictions, and the profound impact on the lives of those involved. Discover the real faces behind the accused witches, and the brave souls who dared to challenge the status quo. Don't miss this opportunity to unearth the truth behind one of history's most perplexing enigmas. Journey through the dark alleys of Salem's past, as we unravel the secrets that have captivated generations. If you're a history enthusiast, a lover of true crime, or simply crave a gripping tale of human folly and resilience, then this book is an absolute must-read! Are you ready to dive into the depths of history and explore the enigmatic world of the Salem Witch Trials? Click the Buy Now button and let the journey begin!

Salem Witch Trials: Understanding the Salem Witch Trials of 1692

As the American Revolution drew to a close and the colonies claimed independence from Britain, the United States' gaze turned west to the vast expanse of land that was seemingly ripe for the taking. After all, according to their Manifest Destiny, it was their God-given right to expand. In American West, uncover the resistance that these enterprising settlers faced, from the Native Americans to the unforgiving terrain. Discover the reality of what life was like on the frontier, and meet some of the key figures in creating the legend of the Wild West, including Billy the Kid and Wyatt Earp. Elsewhere, find out how the Native Americans suffered at the hands of the western settlers, from wars and legislation that stripped them of their rights, to attempts to crush existing cultures.

Visual History

American West

Do Gazans ever have fun? Is the Strip beautiful? And do TV reports actually reflect ordinary life inside the world's largest 'open-air prison'? From beautiful beaches to sealed borders, from a secret New Year's Eve party to a lingerie market staffed entirely by men, award-winning writer Louisa Waugh paints an intimate picture of Gaza, revealing the pleasures and pains, hopes and frustrations of Gazans going about their daily lives. Meet Me in Gaza is an evocative portrait of a Mediterranean land and its people, and a touching account of what it means to be Gazan.

Meet Me in Gaza

From the horrors on the frontline and the suffering and despair, hope and strength, ""WWI - The War to End All War"" gives you the experience of the world's first modern, mechanized war in an entirely new light! A unique look at the war that shaped the 20th century. Chapter One: End of The Dynasties Chapter Two: The Yanks are Coming Chapter Three: The Beginning of the End Chapter Four: Armistice

WWI: The War to End all War, Part III

#1 New York Times bestselling author Craig Whitlock’s “masterly investigation into one of the Navy’s worst scandals” (The New York Times). All the admirals in the US Navy knew Leonard Glenn Francis—either personally or by his legendary reputation. He was the larger-than-life defense contractor who greeted them on the pier whenever they visited ports in Asia, ready to show them a good time after weeks at sea while his company resupplied their ships and submarines. He was famed throughout the fleet for the gluttonous parties he hosted for officers: $1,000-per-person dinners at Asia’s swankiest restaurants, featuring unlimited Dom Pérignon, Cuban cigars, and sexy young women. On the surface, with his flawless American accent, he seemed like a true friend of the Navy. What the brass didn’t realize, until far too late, was that Francis had seduced them by exploiting their entitlement and hubris. While he was bribing them with gifts, lavish meals, and booze-fueled orgies, he was making himself obscenely wealthy by bilking American taxpayers. Worse, he was stealing military secrets from under the admirals’ noses and compromising national security. Based on reams of confidential documents—including the blackmail files that Francis kept on Navy officers—Fat Leonard is the full, unvarnished story of a world-class con man and a captivating testament to the corrosive influence of greed within the ranks of the American military.

Fat Leonard

In "Hawaii's Story by Hawaii's Queen," Liliʻuokalani offers a poignant, first-hand account of the Hawaiian monarchy's struggles amidst colonial encroachment and political upheaval. Written in a lyrical yet straightforward style, Liliʻuokalani's narrative blends personal memoir with historical exposition, illustrating the richness of Hawaiian culture and the devastating impacts of foreign intervention. Her eloquent prose serves both as a defense of her people and a testament to the sovereignty that was relentlessly challenged during her reign, making this work a crucial document for understanding Hawaii's complex historical landscape. Liliʻuokalani, the last reigning monarch of Hawaii, witnessed the overthrow of her government in 1893 by a group of American businessmen with the support of U.S. military forces. Her intimate knowledge of Hawaiian traditions and governance, paired with her deep personal loss, fueled her resolve to document and protect her people's story through this memoir. Her position allowed her unique insights into both the beauty of Hawaiian life and the tragic implications of colonialism. "Hawaii's Story by Hawaii's Queen" is an essential read for those seeking to grasp the nuances of Hawaiian history, culture, and the persistent struggle for identity. Liliʻuokalani's work stands as a vital exploration of resilience, urging readers to reflect on the ramifications of colonization and the power of self-determination.

Hawaii's Story by Hawaii's Queen

A New York Times bestseller and an “enriching…brilliant” (David W. Blight, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Frederick Douglass) examination of what “the pursuit of happiness” meant to our nation’s Founders and how that famous phrase defined their lives and became the foundation of our democracy. The Declaration of Independence identified “the pursuit of happiness” as one of our unalienable rights, along with life and liberty. Jeffrey Rosen, the president of the National Constitution Center, profiles six of the most influential founders—Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton—to show what pursuing happiness meant in their lives, and to give us the “best and most readable introduction to the ideas of the Founders that we have” (Gordon Wood, author of Power and Liberty). By reading the classical Greek and Roman moral philosophers who inspired the Founders, Rosen shows us how they understood the pursuit of happiness as a quest for being good, not feeling good—the pursuit of lifelong virtue, not short-term pleasure. Among those virtues were the habits of industry, temperance, moderation, and sincerity, which the Founders viewed as part of a daily struggle for self-improvement, character development, and calm self-mastery. They believed that political self-government required personal self-government. For all six Founders, the pursuit of virtue was incompatible with enslavement of African Americans, although the Virginians betrayed their own principles. “Immensely readable and thoughtful” (Ken Burns), The Pursuit of Happiness is more than an elucidation of the Declaration’s famous phrase; it is a revelatory journey into the minds of the Founders, and a deep, rich, and fresh understanding of the foundation of our democracy.

The Pursuit of Happiness

CONTAINS AN EXCLUSIVE Q&A WITH THE AUTHOR, ANDREW MORTON. The first in-depth biography of the American actress and humanitarian campaigner who will marry Prince Harry in May 2018, written by the world's best-known royal biographer. When Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were set up by a mutual friend on a blind date in June 2016, little could they know that just sixteen months later the resulting whirlwind romance would lead to their engagement in November 2017 and marriage in May 2018. Since then, our fascination with the woman who has smashed the royal mould has rocketed. So different to those coy brides of recent history, Meghan is confident, charismatic and poised, her warm and affectionate engagement interview a stark contrast to the stilted and cold exchange between Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer. In this first-ever biography of the duchess-to-be, acclaimed royal biographer Andrew Morton goes back to Meghan's roots, interviewing those closest to her to uncover the story of her childhood: growing up in The Valley in LA, studying at an all-girls Catholic school and her breakout into acting. We also delve into her previous marriage and divorce in 2013, her struggles in Hollywood, as her mixed heritage was time and again used against her, and her work as a humanitarian ambassador - so redolent of Princess Diana's passions. Finishing with an account of her romance with Prince Harry, Morton reflects on the impact that Meghan has already made on the rigid traditions of the House of Windsor - not even Kate Middleton was invited to Christmas with the Queen before she had married her prince - and what the future might hold.

Meghan

In "The Poetry of Architecture," John Ruskin presents a profound exploration of the relationship between architecture and the human experience. Through a lush and evocative literary style, Ruskin argues that buildings embody artistic principles akin to poetry, engaging the observer's emotions and intellect. This work, emerging from the Victorian context of rapid industrialization and societal change, critiques the mechanization of architecture while celebrating its potential as a vessel of beauty and moral integrity. Ruskin's philosophical musings blend aesthetic theory with practical observations, making the text a seminal contribution to both architectural theory and the broader field of environmental aesthetics. John Ruskin, an influential art critic, social thinker, and philanthropist, drew from a rich tapestry of experiences that informed his architectural philosophy. His upbringing in a cultured environment and education in the arts nurtured his passion for nature and craftsmanship. Ruskin's profound appreciation for Gothic architecture and historical styles voiced a call for a return to more authentic forms amidst the desolation of industrial architecture, which he viewed as detrimental to both society and the psyche. "The Poetry of Architecture" is an essential read for anyone interested in the intersection of art, architecture, and society. This work not only stimulates scholarly discussion but also inspires modern readers and architects to reconceptualize their approach to design. By inviting us to perceive buildings as living narratives, Ruskin's insights remain relevant, encouraging a deeper appreciation for the built environment around us.

The Poetry of Architecture

A major international bestseller. The little-known true story of a Nazi plot to kill Winston Churchill, President Franklin Roosevelt and Joseph Stalin at the height of World War II, and how it was averted. In 1943 only three men stood in Hitler's way; Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin. As the war against Nazi Germany raged, the Allied leaders desperately needed to meet face-to-face and discuss their strategy. Facing extreme danger, they travelled to Tehran to meet in secret. Yet when the Nazis found out about the meeting, their own covert plan took shape-an assassination plot. A true story filled with daring rescues, body doubles, and political intrigue, The Nazi Conspiracy details this pivotal meeting of the Big Three and the deadly Nazi scheme that could've changed history. In page-turning detail, it shows the greatest political minds of the twentieth century at work and reveals how they strategized to defeat the enemy, all whilst coming close to world-shattering disaster.

The Nazi Conspiracy

The Notebooks of Leonardo Davinci. Widely considered to be one of the greatest painters of all time and perhaps the most diversely talented person ever to have lived. Leonardo Davinci was an Italian polymath whose areas of interest included invention, painting, sculpting, architecture, science, music, mathematics, engineering, literature, anatomy, geology, astronomy, botany, writing, history, poetry, and cartography. He has been variously called the father of paleontology, ichnology, and architecture. Sometimes credited with the inventions of the parachute, helicopter and tank, his genius epitomized the Renaissance humanist ideal. Complete works of his notes, does not include photos, drawings, or illustrations of his work.

The Notebooks of Leonardo Davinci

On August 6, 1945, 22-year-old Kaleria Pachikoff was doing pre-breakfast chores when a blinding flash lit the sky over Hiroshima, Japan. A moment later, everything went black as the house collapsed on her and her family. Their world, and everyone else's, changed as the first atomic bomb was detonated over a city. From Russian nobility, the Palchikoff's barely escaped death at the hands of Bolshevik revolutionaries until her father, a White Russian officer, hijacked a ship to take them to safety in Hiroshima. Safety was short lived. Her father, a talented musician, established a new life for the family, but the outbreak of World War II created a cloud of suspicion that led to his imprisonment and years of deprivation for his family. After the bombing, trapped in the center of previously unimagined devastation, Kaleria summoned her strength to come to the aid of bomb victims, treating the never-before seen effects of radiation. Fluent in English, Kaleria was soon recruited to work with Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s occupation forces in a number of secretarial positions until the family found a new life in the United States. Heavily based on quotes from Kaleria's memoirs written immediately after World War II, and transcripts of United States Army Air Force interviews with her, her story is an emotional, and sometime chilling, story of courage and survival in the face of one of history’s greatest catastrophes.

Surviving Hiroshima

Written “with passion and insight about the knotted history of racism within women’s movements and feminist culture” (Rebecca Traister, New York Times bestselling author), this whip-smart, timely, and impassioned call for change is perfect for fans of Good and Mad and Hood Feminism. Addressing today’s conversation about race, empowerment, and inclusion in America, Koa Beck, writer and former editor-in-chief of Jezebel, boldly examines the history of feminism, from the true mission of the suffragists to the rise of corporate feminism with clear-eyed scrutiny and meticulous detail. She also examines overlooked communities—including Native American, Muslim, transgender, and more—and their ongoing struggles for social change. With “intellectually smart and emotionally intelligent” (Patrisse Cullors, New York Times bestselling author and Black Lives Matter cofounder) writing, Beck meticulously documents how elitism and racial prejudice have driven the narrative of feminist discourse. Blending pop culture, primary historical research, and first-hand storytelling, she shows us how we have shut women out of the movement, and what we can do to correct our course for a new generation. Combining a scholar’s understanding with hard data and razor-sharp cultural commentary, White Feminism “is a rousing blueprint for a more inclusive ‘new era of feminism’” (The Boston Globe).

White Feminism

Poland, officially known as the Republic of Poland, is a country located in Central Europe. Its history stretches back over a thousand years, marked by a rich and diverse cultural heritage. Poland has a population of 38 million and is the fifth-most populous member state of the European Union. Warsaw is the nation's capital and largest metropolis. Other major cities include Kraków, Wrocław, Łódź, Poznań, Gdańsk, and Szczecin.

A Short History of Poland

What will happen when the ties are cut? Whatever view you take on Brexit, innovative ideas are needed to thrive. The UK needs to get itself into shape. This book suggests how. We consider radical ideas to reform the voting system, transform the economy via a whole range of initiatives, including a sovereign wealth fund, drastically improve health, welfare and education provision and secure Britain's place in a fast-changing world. Most commentaries criticise what others do. Britain Post Brexit spells out what needs to be done.

Britain Post Brexit

In the year 476 an unfortunate young man, mocked with the great names of the founders of the City and of the Empire, Romulus Augustus, nicknamed Augustulus, was deposed from the throne of the Cæsars by a Barbarian general in the Imperial service, and the Roman Empire in Italy came to its end. This act was but the outward sign that the power of Italy was utterly gone, and that in the West at least the Barbarians were indisputably conquerors in the long struggle which they had carried on for centuries with the Roman Empire. That Empire, at the period of its greatness, embraced all the countries around the Mediterranean Sea; it was the political embodiment of the Mediterranean civilization. In Europe, to the northeast, it reached as far as the Rhine and the Danube; it included England. Beyond the Rhine and the Danube dwelt the Barbarians. Europe was thus divided into two parts, the civilized and the Barbarian: one, a great Latin empire which rested upon slavery, and was governed by a highly centralized bureaucracy; the other, a collection of tribes of Teutonic blood, bound together in a very simple form of society, and essentially democratic in character...

A History of Italy 476-1600

In "History," Bernadotte Perrin explores the multifaceted nature of historical narrative, weaving together critical analysis, interpretation, and storytelling to illuminate the complexities of the past. With an emphasis on classical sources and modern historiography, Perrin addresses the ways in which history is constructed, understood, and sometimes manipulated. His literary style is marked by clarity and precision, making intricate ideas accessible while inviting readers to engage with the nuances of historical inquiry in a manner reflective of contemporary thought. Perrin, a noted scholar of classical literature and history, brings a wealth of academic expertise to this work, influenced by his extensive study of ancient texts and his commitment to understanding the role of narrative in shaping cultural identity. His background in philology and classical studies positions him uniquely to probe the intersections of history and literature, providing a rich context for his insights on how we conceive of the past within the framework of modernity. This book is highly recommended for students, scholars, and history enthusiasts alike, offering both a critical examination of historical methodology and a compelling narrative style. "History" serves not only as an academic resource but also as an invitation for readers to reflect on the fundamental questions of how we record and interpret our human experience.

History

EBOOK, Epub2 format ISBN 9789188755995 This is a collection of the most influential vegan voices of our time. Read and feel strengthened to continue the quest for an animal cruelty-free world.

*FAMOUS

*FAMOUS VEGAN QUOTES

Did you know that the history of the beard is connected to the Crimean War; that the history of paperclips is all about the Stasi; and that the history of bubbles is all about the French Revolution? And who knew that Heinrich Himmler, Tutankhamun and the history of needlework are linked to napalm and Victorian orphans? In Histories of the Unexpected, Sam Willis and James Daybell lead us on a journey of discovery that tackles some of the greatest historical themes but via entirely unexpected subjects. By taking this revolutionary approach, they not only present a new way of thinking about the past, but also reveal the everyday world around us as never before.

Histories of the Unexpected

Deborah Manley’s selection of extracts reveals how generations of writers have viewed the landscapes of Malta and Gozo, the people of the islands, the splendours of Valletta and its famous harbour, and the celebrated festas, the village festivals that celebrate the island’s Catholic identity. An introduction places these extracts in context, while the anthology also considers how Maltese writers have imagined and depicted their homeland.

Malta

At the age of only 36, Sir Mark Sykes was signatory to the Sykes-Picot agreement, one of the most reviled treaties of modern times. A century later, Christopher Sykes’ lively biography of his grandfather reassesses his life and work, and the political instability and violence in the Middle East attributed to it. The Sykes–Picot agreement was drawn by the eponymous British and French diplomats in 1916 to determine the divide of the collapsing empire in the event of an allied victory in World War I. Excluding Arab involvement, it negated their earlier guarantee of independence made by the British – and controversy has raged around it ever since. But who was Mark Sykes? A century on, Christopher Simon Sykes reveals new facets of a misremembered diplomatic giant. Using previously undisclosed family letters and cartoons by his grandfather, he delivers a comprehensive and humbling account of the man behind one of the most impactful policies in the Middle East.

The Man Who Created the Middle East

'From beak to tail feather and from flipper to fin, this is a book that will long be known, read and savoured.' James W. Muller, Chairman of the Board of Academic Advisers of the International Churchill Society Winston Churchill was known for his great love for and admiration of animals. In fact, one of Churchill's key characteristics was his fascination with the animal kingdom - creatures of all sorts were a crucial element in his existence. He was amused, intrigued and enchanted by, sometimes even besotted with a vast menagerie, from his pet budgerigar, dogs, cats, fish, butterflies, to his own lion, leopard and white kangaroos kept at London Zoo, and even more unusual species. Dwelling amid flora and fauna was Churchill's ideal form of existence - 'The world would be better off if it were inhabited only by animals' - and he signed his letters home as a boy 'The Pussy Cat'. In this fascinating book, Dr Piers Brendon looks deeper into Churchill's love of the animal kingdom, and at how animals played such a large part in his everyday life. We encounter the paradox of the animal-loving-hunter: he hunts foxes yet keeps them as pets, he likes fishing but loves fish; along with the man who used analogies to animals time and time again in his speeches and writings. The picture that emerges shows another side to the great man, showcasing his wit, wisdom and wayward genius from a different perspective and shedding new and fascinating light on the man voted The Greatest Briton.

Churchill's Bestiary

Discover the true Regency history behind the TV phenomenon. In Inside the World of Bridgerton, author and Regency period expert Catherine Curzon explores the historical inspirations behind the hit series, and illuminates the fascinating details of real life in Regency high society. Examining a range of key topics, this revealing guide covers everything from the class structure of the era and the crucial role played by marriage to the stunning fashion, culture and social events of the time that have enchanted audiences and history fanatics for centuries. With further chapters dedicated to sex, race, the media and more, this is a window into the real history that has helped make Bridgerton into such a global phenomenon. Offering insightful advice on what to - and what not to – wear, how to see and be seen, the reality of ‘coming out’ into the public arena, and decoding the real-life scandal sheets on which the beloved TV show is largely based, Inside the World of Bridgerton highlights how the real ladies and gentlemen of Regency England lived and loved.

Inside the World of Bridgerton

Step into the captivating world of Eastern Europe with our book, "History of Eastern Europe: Russia, Ukraine, Poland & Hungary". This comprehensive volume delves deep into the rich history and culture of these four fascinating countries. From the ancient civilizations of the Scythians and the Slavs to the modern-day challenges of populism and migration, this book covers it all. Learn about the turbulent history of Russia, from the rise of the Kievan Rus to the Soviet era and beyond. Discover the unique culture and traditions of Ukraine, with its colorful folklore and complex political landscape. Explore the complex history of Poland, from its medieval glory days to the struggles of World War II and the Communist period. And delve into the fascinating world of Hungary, with its rich artistic and literary traditions and tumultuous political history. Whether you're a history buff, a traveler seeking to understand the complexities of these four countries, or simply interested in the diverse cultures and traditions of Eastern Europe, this book is for you. With detailed and engaging storytelling, this book brings to life the people, events, and ideas that have shaped the region over the centuries. Written by expert historians and scholars, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of Eastern Europe. With its in-depth analysis and compelling narrative, "History of Eastern Europe: Russia, Ukraine, Poland & Hungary" is the ultimate guide to this endlessly fascinating region. Don't miss out on this essential addition to your bookshelf.

History Of Eastern Europe: 4 In 1

A comprehensive and engaging oral history of the decade that defined the feminist movement, including interviews with living icons and unsung heroes—from former Newsweek reporter and author of the “powerful and moving” (The New York Times) Witness to the Revolution. For lovers of both Barbie and Gloria Steinem, The Movement is the first oral history of the decade that built the modern feminist movement. Through the captivating individual voices of the people who lived it, The Movement tells the intimate inside story of what it felt like to be at the forefront of the modern feminist crusade, when women rejected thousands of years of custom and demanded the freedom to be who they wanted and needed to be. This engaging history traces women’s awakening, organizing, and agitating between the years of 1963 and 1973, when a decentralized collection of people and events coalesced to create a spontaneous combustion. From Betty Friedan’s The Feminine Mystique, to the underground abortion network the Janes, to Shirley Chisholm’s presidential campaign and Billie Jean King’s 1973 battle of the sexes, Bingham artfully weaves together the fragments of that explosion person by person, bringing to life the emotions of this personal, cultural, and political revolution. Artists and politicians, athletes and lawyers, Black and white, The Movement brings readers into the rooms where these women insisted on being treated as first class citizens, and in the process, changed the fabric of American life.

The Movement

Mary Barton is the first novel by English author Elizabeth Gaskell, published in 1848. The story is set in Manchester between 1830 and 1840 and is responsible for the difficulties faced by the lower classes of Victorian England. We're in Manchester around 1840, dramatic period social conflicts and deep lacerations. Among the textile workers in struggle stands out the figure of John Barton, dragged by events to the bottom of a dark slash, and next to him, an extraordinary romantic note in a passionate novel of realism, daughter Mary, contested between two men at the Centre of a love affair that is interwoven with the social drama and turns and wraps , prompting a painful conflict between Mary and her father. Mary Barton, in what is considered the first English realist novel, knows how to combine romance with absolute spontaneity and sense of dramatic realism of life ...

Mary Barton

Taiwan's specific situation in Asia is the source of its thorn past. Situated in the South East of China, Taiwan was at the crossroads of many maritime routes and squeezed between its neighbors, China and Japan. After centuries of foreign occupation, Taiwan has a unique history. Taiwan, Art and Civilization sheds light on Taiwan's beautiful scenery as well as its colorful history in the form of a true initiatory trip. Through magnificent illustrations, Taiwan reveals its secret beauty, its fauna and flora intertwined with its unique architecture. Home of the traditional and the modern, the gorgeous island is also the home of a very dynamic artistic scene. One thus fully grasps why the Portuguese named her Ilha Formosa, beautiful island.

Taiwan Art & Civilization

This book draws on the life stories told by shepherds, farmers, and their families in the Andalusian region in Spain to sketch out the landscapes, actions, and challenges of people who work in pastoralism. Their narratives highlight how local practices interact with regional and European communities and policies, and they help us see a broader role for extensive grazing practices and sustainability. A Country of Shepherds is timely, reflecting the growing interest in ecological farming methods as well as the Spanish government’s recent work with UNESCO to recognise the seasonal movement of herd animals in the Iberian Peninsula as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. Demonstrating the critical role of tradition, cultural geographies, and sustainability in the Mediterranean, this book will appeal to academicians but also to general readers who seek to understand, in very human terms, the impact of the world-wide environmental crisis we are now experiencing.

A Country of Shepherds

Entre 1963 y 1980, Horacio Serrano publicó cerca de mil notas y columnas en el diario El Mercurio. Esta selección rescata los principales ejes temáticos de esos escritos: Chile y los chilenos, el legado cultural clásico, la sabidurí­a oriental, nuestra confusa e incipiente modernización y el mundo de la mujer y los sentimientos. Leer a Horacio Serrano es recuperar parte de nuestro paisaje y es volver a preguntarnos por la identidad chilena. Sus columnas siguen interpelando al lector de hoy, por su originalidad, por su capacidad para juntar los cables de la actualidad con el debate cultural más permanente y los detalles de la vida cotidiana con los dilemas más trascendentes del espí­ritu.

Todo pasa

After all the backstage ghost drama during Phantasm, things are quiet for the Backstagers of the St. Genesius School Drama Club—too quiet. But when that quiet is filled by a mysterious voice that haunts the Backstagers day and night, they set off on a globetrotting adventure to discover the ancient secrets of the legendary artifacts of the theater. Can they solve the mystery in time to open their production of the rock musical Tammy? Each Backstager brings unique skills to the team: mischievous Sasha is impossibly positive; no-nonsense Aziz makes sure everything runs smoothly; whiz-kid Beckett is a perfectionist through and through; flirtatious Hunter knows the backstage better than anyone; and sweet Jory can think his way through any problem. Effortlessly inclusive and full of adventure, The Backstagers and the Theater of the Ancients is sure to have listeners calling “Encore!”

The Backstagers

The Backstagers and the Theater of the Ancients

NORWAY (in the old Norse language Noregr, or Nord-vegr, i.e., the North Way), according to archæological explorations, appears to have been inhabited long before the historical time. The antiquaries maintain that three populations have inhabited the North: a Mongolian race and a Celtic race, types of which are to be found in the Finns and the Laplanders in the far North, and, finally, a Caucasian race, which immigrated from the South and drove out the Celtic and Laplandic races, and from which the present inhabitants are descended. The Norwegians, or Northmen (Norsemen), belong to a North-Germanic branch of the Indo-European race; their nearest kindred are the Swedes, the Danes, and the Goths. The original home of the race is supposed to have been the mountain region of Balkh, in Western Asia, whence from time to time families and tribes migrated in different directions. It is not known when the ancestors of the Scandinavian peoples left the original home in Asia; but it is probable that their earliest settlements in Norway were made in the second century before the Christian era.

Norway

The Crime of the Congo is a 1909 book by British writer and physician Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, about human rights abuses in the Congo Free State, a private state established and controlled by the King of the Belgians, Leopold II. Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle (22 May 1859 – 7 July 1930) was a British writer and physician. He created the character Sherlock Holmes in 1887 for A Study in Scarlet, the first of four novels and fifty-six short stories about Holmes and Dr. Watson. The Sherlock Holmes stories are milestones in the field of crime fiction.

The Crime of the Congo

The Golden Thread is an enthralling and accessible history of the cultural miracle that is the written word. It is an invention that has been used to share ideas in every field of human endeavour, and a motor of cultural, scientific and political progress. From the simple representative shapes used to record transactions of goods and animals in ancient Egypt, to the sophisticated typographical resources available to the twenty-first-century computer user, the story of writing is the story of human civilization itself. Ewan Clayton marks each step in the historical development of writing, and explores the social and cultural impact of every stage: the invention of the alphabet; the replacement of the papyrus scroll with the codex in the late Roman period; the perfecting of printing using moveable type in the fifteenth century and the ensuing spread of literacy; the industrialization of printing during the Industrial Revolution; the impact of artistic Modernism on the written word in the early twentieth century - and of the digital switchover at the century's close. The Golden Thread raises issues of urgent interest for a society living in an era of unprecedented change to the tools and technologies of written communication. Chief amongst these is the fundamental question: 'What does it mean to be literate in the world of the early twenty-first century?' The Golden Thread belongs on the bookshelves of anyone who is inquisitive not just about the centrality of writing in the history of humanity, but also about its future.

The Golden Thread

rank|desc

publishdate|desc

publishdate|asc

rating|desc

title|asc

audioduration|desc

audioduration|asc

BookBeat lets you enjoy over 1 million audiobooks and e-books on your mobile or tablet. Try for free!

BookBeat - Audiobooks and e-books directly in the mobile. Try for free!

Unless you're out on an adventure, it's better to sign up at the website of {country}.

History

About us

Follow us

Help and contact

Information

BookBeat

Download BookBeat