Otros libros que te pueden interesar

• 

  Make Your Own History - Timeless...

  Joseph Holland

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Celebrating the vast breadth and scope of Black excellence, Make Your Own History spotlights the principles of success exemplified by the lives of 120 Black role models who have blazed trails throughout American history. 
   
   
   
  Make Your Own History gathers together motivational quotes, historical contexts, and enlightening precepts from Black trailblazers spanning the eighteenth century to the present. These insights encompass twelve central themes: courage, self-discipline, compassion, perseverance, teamwork, integrity, industriousness, self-reliance, optimism, purposefulness, civility, and faith. These vigorous virtues will: 
   
   
   
  ● Deepen your courage through journalist Ida B. Wells's activism in the face of professional and personal peril 
   
   
   
  ● Fuel your perseverance through tennis superstar Serena Williams's journey to 23 Grand Slam singles titles 
   
   
   
  ● Spark optimism through poet Langston Hughes's work as an artistic and intellectual catalyst for the Harlem Renaissance 
   
   
   
  Through these perspectives and so many more, Make Your Own History serves not only as an uplifting historical resource, but also as a spiritual road map for the lifelong journey of purposefully setting and meeting personal goals.

  Ver libro

• 

  The Origins of Elected Strongmen...

  Joseph Wright, Erica Frantz,...

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Since the end of World War II, democracies typically fell apart by coup d'état or through force. Today, however, they are increasingly eroding at the hands of democratically elected incumbents, who seize control by slowly chipping away at democratic institutions. To better understand these developments, this book examines the role of personalist political parties, or parties that exist primarily to further their leader's career as opposed to promote a specific policy platform. Using original data capturing levels of personalism in the parties of democratically elected leaders from 1991 to 2020, The Origins of Elected Strongmen shows that the rise of personalist parties around the globe is facilitating the decline of democracy. 
   
   
   
  Personalist parties lack both the incentive and capacity to push back against a leader's efforts to expand executive power. As such, leaders backed by personalist parties are more likely to succeed in their efforts to dismantle institutional constraints on their rule. Such attacks on state institutions, in turn, reverberate throughout society, deepening political polarization and weakening supporters' commitment to democratic norms of behavior. In these ways, ruling party personalism erodes horizontal and vertical constraints on a leader, ultimately degrading democracy and raising the risk of democratic failure.

  Ver libro

• 

  Walden

  Henry David Thoreau

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  What if the secret to a rich life was radical simplicity?
  
  Step away from the complexities of modern society and join Henry David Thoreau for his revolutionary two-year experiment in simple, self-sufficient living at Walden Pond. This timeless book is more than just a memoir; it is the ultimate manifesto for minimalism and self-reliance. Feel the profound clarity and peace as Thoreau meticulously details his life among nature, dedicating himself to observation, reflection, and transcendental philosophy. Through his elegant prose, you will discover powerful arguments for nonconformity, economic independence, and the spiritual necessity of connecting with the natural world.
  
  Walden is a foundational text of American literature, philosophy, and environmentalism. It stands as a perpetual inspiration for those seeking to escape the "quiet desperation" of consumer life and build a meaningful existence on their own terms.
  
  Simplify your life, enrich your soul. Click "Buy Now" to instantly download this classic work and begin your own path to Walden.

  Ver libro

• 

  The Transylvania Quiz - With...

  Robert Ralf Keintzel

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  The Transylvania Quiz lets you immerse yourself in a history that is little known and even less told. The quiz contributes to international understanding between Germans, Hungarians and Romanians and gives insight into the different perspectives on Transylvania in a playful way.
  Despite its rich history, culture, landscape and personalities, Transylvania is often associated with Dracula, the film Hotel Transylvania, which takes place in Dracula's castle, or vampires. However, Transylvania is so much more.
  Transylvania has a unique culture and history. The land of Transylvania is a melting pot of many peoples and has produced great personalities such as musicians, poets, scientists as well as Olympic champions. However, it is not only rich in culture, history and personalities, but also in a picturesque landscape, which is home to a great treasure of raw materials.
  Learn more about the history, culture, language, coexistence of Germans, Hungarians, Szekler and Romanians, the geography, economy, political situation and generally about the current situation in Transylvania in the Transylvania Quiz. The quiz highlights the living situation of the Transylvanian Saxons, Szekler, Hungarians and Romanians in Transylvania. However, the quiz does not only exemplarily illustrate the life situation of the population groups in Transylvania, but also of the Transylvanian Saxons, Hungarians, Romanians and Szekler outside of Transylvania. For example, the player learns about the Transylvanian Saxons in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Canada or the USA.
  Transylvania has a lot to offer and the Transylvanian quiz awaits you with many questions. History is more than just the past, it explains the present and gives us ideas for the future.
  The quiz game is a game for young and old. It can be guessed and puzzled with the whole family and friends. But Transylvania Quiz as a tool can also be used by teachers to accompany and complement lessons.

  Ver libro

• 

  Australia - A History Book of...

  Will Forrest

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  From the Aboriginal Dreamtime to the arrival of the First Fleet, from the gold rushes to the world wars, this audibook is a magical tale full of wonder and enchantment. And with a narrative style that will transport you to another world, you'll feel like you're right there, watching history unfold before your very eyes. 
  The audibook consist of:An immersive experience like no other: With a writing style that is as enchanting as it is informative, "Australia" is a journey through time that will leave you spellbound. You'll feel like you're walking alongside the explorers, settlers, and rebels who helped shape Australia's destiny.Fascinating characters and captivating stories: From the fierce warriors of the Dreamtime to the legendary bushrangers of the 19th century, from the brave ANZAC soldiers to the suffragettes who fought for women's rights, this audibook is filled with unforgettable characters and stories that will capture your imagination and leave you wanting more.A magical look at Australia's unique challenges: From the harsh climate to the rugged landscapes, from the isolation of the continent to the complexities of multiculturalism, the audibook explores the magical and mystical factors that have made this nation's history so unique and captivating.A celebration of resilience and triumph: Through wars, natural disasters, economic booms and busts, the people of Australia have always found a way to endure and come out stronger on the other side. The audiobook is a testament to the spirit and resilience of a nation that has weathered countless challenges. 
  Purchase this audibook now and enter a world where history and storytelling converge to reveal the epic story of Australia.

  Ver libro

• 

  Middle Ages - European History...

  Kelly Mass

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  In the history of Europe, the Middle Ages or middle ages time period lasted around from the 5th to the late 15th centuries, likewise to the Post-classical period of worldwide history. It started with the fall of the Western Roman Empire and transitioned into the Renaissance and the Age of Discovery. The Middle Ages is the middle period of the 3 conventional departments of Western history: classical antiquity, the middle ages period, and the contemporary period. The middle ages period is itself partitioned into the Early, High, and Late Middle Ages. 
  Population decrease, counter-urbanization, the collapse of central authority, invasions of countries, and mass moves of tribe, which had started in Late Antiquity, continued into the Early Middle Ages. The massive movements of the Migration Period, including but not limited to numerous Germanic tribes, formed new kingdoms in what stayed of the Western Roman Empire. In the 7th century, North Africa and the Middle East-- once part of the Byzantine Empire-- came under the rule of the Umayyad Caliphate, an Islamic empire, after conquest by Muhammad's followers. 
  Explore more about this long time in history, a dark time when people faced countless challenges to their survival.

  Ver libro