Otros libros que te pueden interesar

• 

  When Harry Met Pablo - Truman...

  Matthew Algeo

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Harry Truman and Pablo Picasso were contemporaries and were both shaped by and shapers of the great events of the twentieth century—the man who painted Guernica and the man who authorized the use of atomic bombs against civilians. But in most ways, they couldn’t have been more different. Picasso was a communist, and probably the only thing Truman hated more than communists was modern art. Picasso was an indifferent father, a womanizer, and a millionaire. Truman was utterly devoted to his family and, despite his fame, far from a rich man. How did they come to be shaking hands in front of Picasso’s studio in the south of France? Truman’s meeting with Picasso was quietly arranged by Alfred H. Barr Jr., the founding director of New York’s Museum of Modern Art and an early champion of Picasso. Barr knew that if he could convince these two ideological antipodes, the straight-talking politician from Missouri and the Cubist painter from Málaga, to simply shake hands, it would send a powerful message, not just to reactionary Republicans pushing McCarthyism at home but to the whole world: modern art was not evil. A rigorous history with a heartwarming center, When Harry Met Pablo intertwines the biographies of Truman and Picasso, the history of modern art, and twentieth-century American politics, but at its core, it is the touching story of two old men who meet for the first time and realize they have more in common—and are more alike—than they ever imagined.

  Ver libro

• 

  Beyond Neoliberalism and...

  Markus Gabriel, Anna Katsman,...

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  In many countries, the political backlash against neoliberalism has mainly been a retreat from democracy, with a decline in independence of the judiciary and the monetary authorities, increased control of the media, and manipulation of elections for purposes of authoritarian control. The economic dynamics and the impact of neoliberalism, i.e. deregulation and liberalized markets, is just one cause of this authoritarian shift. The contributors to this volume examine the impact of neoliberal economic policies in relation to cultural and political factors and how these have promoted the recent authoritarian turn, as well as probing the economic policies and performance of the illiberal regimes.

  Ver libro

• 

  Islamic Golden Age - A History...

  Kelly Mass

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  The Islamic Golden Age, a period marked by extraordinary cultural, economic, and scientific prosperity, spanned roughly from the 8th to the 14th century. This era is often considered to have begun during the reign of the Abbasid caliph Harun al-Rashid (786–809), particularly with the establishment of the House of Wisdom in Baghdad. At this time, Baghdad was the world's largest city, serving as the epicenter of intellectual activity. The House of Wisdom became a hub for scholars and polymaths from a diverse range of backgrounds who were tasked with gathering, translating, and preserving the classical knowledge of the ancient world. Key works from Greek, Syriac, Middle Persian, and Sanskrit texts were translated into Arabic and Syriac, with some later making their way into Latin and Hebrew. This immense intellectual undertaking played a significant role in preserving and expanding upon the knowledge that would later form the foundation of the Renaissance in Europe. 
  The decline of the Abbasid caliphate, culminating in the Mongol invasions and the Siege of Baghdad in 1258, is commonly regarded as marking the end of this flourishing period. However, the exact timeline of the Golden Age’s conclusion is debated among scholars. Some place the end around 1350, coinciding with the Timurid Renaissance, while others extend it until the 15th or even the 16th century, linking it with the rise of the Islamic Gunpowder Empires. 
  One of the driving forces behind the Islamic Golden Age was the emphasis placed on learning within Islamic teachings. The Quran and Hadiths, which contain numerous references to the pursuit of knowledge, were fundamental in motivating Muslims during this period to engage in scientific, philosophical, and literary endeavors.

  Ver libro

• 

  Body Language - State of mind...

  Vinay Mohan Sharma

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Communication is not always through sound or language. Much can be said with gestures and movement of eyes. In fact, more often than not, it is the body language that 'says' more than words. Now discover all the finer points and the nuances of body language in this masterly work. How does a thumb gesture display dominance, superiority and aggression? How does dilation of eyes send a romantic signal? What does a sideways glance indicate? Given these incredible insights, the book can prove to be of immense use for professionals like advocates, doctors, policemen, judges, salesmen, politicians, judges, executives, bureaucrats and customers etc - in short, people who are essentially in public dealing. But then, it is for all, a true guide for analysing behaviour and attitudes. #v&spublishers

  Ver libro

• 

  Escape from Kabul - The Afghan...

  Karen Bartlett

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Coming soon...

  Ver libro

• 

  Queen Victoria's Highland...

  Mr Punch

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Tune in to Mr Punch’s captivating journey through history as we present "Leaves from the Highland Journals of Queen Victoria," brought to life by the enchanting voice of Virginia McKenna. 
   
  “...these journals offer us so many insights into the paraphernalia that accompanied the royal progress north... Virginia McKenna reads beautifully.”  Sunday Times 
   
  “A chronicle of life at Balmoral... very effectively read by Virginia McKenna.”  Sunday Telegraph 
   
  Step into the world of Queen Victoria, who reigned for an astounding 64 years, and discover her remarkable talent for chronicling life around her. These journals, spanning from 1848 to 1882, offer an intimate glimpse into the "never-to-be-forgotten days" she cherished in her beloved Scottish Highlands. 
   
  Initially penned for her inner circle, Queen Victoria's journals became a sensation when shared with her subjects, quickly becoming a bestseller. Experience the gentle and unpretentious musings of a wife and mother who bore the Imperial Crown. 
   
  With exquisite narration by Virginia McKenna, this audiobook unveils the hidden treasures of Queen Victoria's world, complete with immersive soundscapes and vivid storytelling. Don't miss this unique chronicle of life at Balmoral, a truly regal experience.  
   
  Also available as part of the CLASSIC LETTERS & JOURNALS BOX SET, a sixteen hour, seven-volume edition featuring the letters and journals of Lord Nelson, Charlotte Brontë, Scott of the Antarctic, Queen Victoria, Lord Byron, Jane Austen and Dorothy Wordsworth. Performed by Charles Dance, Imogen Stubbs, Edward Fox, Virginia McKenna, Robert Powell, Fiona Shaw and Jenny Agutter. 
   
  © & ℗ 2022 Mr Punch Audiobooks Ltd

  Ver libro