Maison d'édition: Sama Publishing House
Questioning Existence by Manar El Banawy, published in English by Sama Publishing and Distribution House, discusses thorny questions about atheism and the rational justification for faith.
Kurt Tucholsky, most famous German publicist: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best!Voir livre
Part memoir, part manifesto — this intimate adaptation of Virginia Woolf’s “A Room of One’s Own” distills her iconic message into a short-form audio experience designed for modern listeners. With crisp narration and thoughtful editing, “A Room And A Voice” captures the quiet power of one woman’s call for creative freedom, economic independence, and space to think. This edition is part of the True Voice Shorts series — powerful, short-form audiobooks that honor voices once hidden and stories once unnamed.Voir livre
The Tao te Ching by the shadowy figure Lao-Tzu is the seminal text for the philosophical and religious tradition of Taoism. Scholars date the text to the 4th century BC and it has since become one of the most widely translated texts after the bible. The 'Book of the Way' is the philosopher's quintessential hand book for the art of living in accordance with Tao. At 5000 Chinese characters organized into 81 chapters the Tao te Ching is a short, yet poetic and esoteric experience.Voir livre
‘Twenty-first-century capitalism and the democracies that enabled it are self-destructing... a sobering ― and impeccably researched ― warning of what is likely to come next’ Bruce Whitfield The leading lights of the tech revolution – Gates, Bezos, Zuckerberg, Musk – have been hailed as savants and saviours of the modern age. And yet they are at the forefront of wealth inequality not seen since the heyday of the robber barons in the late 19th century, part of the slide to the First World War. Today, rampant inequality is inciting social unrest and undermining faith in the institutions of the democratic state. Citizens have been left at the mercy of unfettered capitalism – mere data subjects, endlessly surveilled, marshalled and increasingly angry and polarised. The decoupling of capitalism from democracy has fostered an economic system seemingly powered by greed alone, with the marginalisation of democratic principles facilitating the rise of authoritarians and populists like Putin, Xi Jinping, Trump and Boris Johnson. How has it come to this? And does the unanticipated fightback in Ukraine, with support from the West, show us the way to reclaiming the lost spirit of freedom inherent in liberal democracy?Voir livre
What if the most patriotic speeches weren’t truth—but subtle political performances? In Menexenus, Plato explores the power of public speech in shaping civic identity and political memory. Socrates delivers a funeral oration unlike any other—one that simultaneously honors Athenian soldiers and critiques the tradition of state-sponsored rhetoric. This modern translation presents Plato’s shortest dialogue with clarity and irony intact, making his insights on language, patriotism, and persuasion more accessible than ever. What you'll discover inside: • A Satirical Funeral Oration – Socrates’ unexpected role as speaker turns tribute into subtle critique • Plato on Patriotism and Propaganda – Explore the manipulation of memory and national glory • A Unique Blend of Irony and Honor – Celebrate the dead while questioning the purpose of the eulogy itself • A Clear, Modern Translation – Perfect for listeners seeking depth, clarity, and philosophical wit Step into Plato’s world of words—and discover how even the noblest speeches can carry unexpected truths.Voir livre
Africa may have given rise to the first human beings, and Egypt probably gave rise to the first great civilizations, which continue to fascinate modern societies across the globe nearly 5,000 years later. From the Library and Lighthouse of Alexandria to the Great Pyramid at Giza, the Ancient Egyptians produced several wonders of the world, revolutionized architecture and construction, created some of the world’s first systems of mathematics and medicine, and established language and art that spread across the known world. With world-famous leaders like King Tut and Cleopatra, it’s no wonder that today’s world has so many Egyptologists. Although the Egyptians may not have passed their civilization directly on to later peoples, the key elements that comprised Egyptian civilization–their religion, early ideas of state, and art and architecture–can be seen in other pre-modern civilizations. For instance, civilizations far separated in time and space‒such as China and Mesoamerica‒possessed key elements that were similar to those found in ancient Egypt. Indeed, since Egyptian civilization represented some fundamental human concepts, a study of pharaonic culture can be useful when trying to understand many other pre-modern cultures. The Ancient Kingdoms of Africa: The History and Legacy of the African Continent’s Most Prominent Kingdoms in Antiquity chronicles the tumultuous rise and fall of kingdoms like Egypt, Nubia, Aksum, and more.Voir livre
