D'autres livres qui pourraient vous intéresser

• 

  New Zealand Wars - Conflict and...

  Lillian Brooks

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  The New Zealand Wars, a series of armed conflicts in the 19th century, marked a defining period in the history of Aotearoa. These wars were fought primarily between the British colonial forces and various Māori iwi (tribes), though the conflicts were far from one-sided. They stemmed from a complex array of issues, including disputes over land, sovereignty, and the growing influence of European settlers on Māori society. The origins of these wars can be traced to the arrival of Europeans, whose presence in New Zealand brought with it not only trade but also significant cultural, political, and economic changes. 
  The initial encounters between Māori and European settlers were characterized by a mixture of curiosity, trade, and alliance-building. However, as more settlers arrived, pressure mounted on Māori land and resources. Tensions began to escalate as land was purchased, often under dubious circumstances, leading to Māori grievances over the loss of their ancestral territories. The New Zealand Company, a British settlement scheme, played a significant role in these land disputes, exacerbating tensions between Māori and the Crown. 
  In response to these threats, Māori began to organize and resist. Some iwi, such as the Waikato and Taranaki, developed strong resistance movements in defense of their land and way of life. The British, in turn, sought to assert their authority over the increasingly restless Māori population, leading to the outbreak of hostilities.

  Voir livre

• 

  Supes Ain't Always Heroes -...

  Matthew Snyder, Lynn S. Zubernis

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Go deeper inside the hit TV show The Boys and its characters with psychologists, media experts, filmmakers, and more—including the original comic series' cocreator and the actors behind Soldier Boy and Stormfront. 
   
   
   
  Supes Ain't Always Heroes offers a fresh look at The Boys, delving into the show's unflinching depiction of celebrity, politics, social media, corporate greed, racism, sexism, and more: 
   
   
   
  ● The true difference between Homelander and Billy Butcher—and who the show's biggest villain really is 
   
   
   
  ● What Soldier Boy's characterization says about how we define masculinity 
   
   
   
  ● How today's media landscape has contributed to The Boys' success 
   
   
   
  ● What the evolutions of Hughie, Starlight, A-Train, Mother's Milk, and other show standouts reflect about addiction, family, identity, and self-acceptance 
   
   
   
  PLUS: Exclusive interviews with The Boys comics cocreator Darick Robertson and actors Jensen Ackles, Jim Beaver, Aya Cash, and Nathan Mitchell provide a unique glimpse behind the scenes. Comments from editor interviews with more of the show's stars give further insight into their experiences in bringing these complex characters to life.

  Voir livre

• 

  Speed Reading People - Speed...

  Mike Cold

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Do you want to effortlessly analyze people just by observing their body language? Boost your career by understanding personality types and communication styles? Protect yourself from manipulation and hidden agendas? 
  Mastering the art of reading people has been a valuable skill for millennia. Originally used for physical safety, it's now essential for navigating the complexities of modern life. Whether you want to avoid toxic relationships, build stronger connections, or excel in your career, understanding human behavior is key. Speed Reading People is your comprehensive guide to deciphering the hidden language of people. 
  This book dives deep into:Understanding Yourself FirstDecoding Personality TypesThe Power of Non-Verbal CuesUnveiling Human QualitiesCommunicating with ConfidenceProtecting Yourself from Dark Psychology 
  By equipping yourself with this knowledge, you'll be able to:Analyze people quickly and effectivelyBuild stronger, more meaningful relationshipsBoost your social skills and communication confidenceNavigate complex social situations with easeAdvance your career and business opportunities 
  Equip yourself with invaluable insights to decode others' intentions, shield against manipulation, and sidestep gaslighting tactics. Elevate your social acumen and gain profound insights into the minds of others.Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your interpersonal skills and safeguard your well-being. Get your copy now and unlock the secrets of human behavior!

  Voir livre

• 

  Peggy Guggenheim: A short...

  5 Minutes, 5 Minute Biographies,...

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Peggy Guggenheim, American collector and art icon: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best!

  Voir livre

• 

  Augustine of Hippo: A short...

  5 Minutes, 5 Minute Biographies,...

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Augustine of Hippo, church teacher, saint and founder of the Augustine order: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best!

  Voir livre

• 

  Waterloo

  Thomas E. Watson

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Excerpt from Chapter One 
  In 1815 the Emperor was no longer a lean, sinewy, tireless, eternally vigilant human tiger—the Napoleon of Rivoli and Marengo. He was no longer the consummate General-in-Chief of Austerlitz and Wagram. The mysterious lethargy which had overwhelmed him at the critical hour of Borodino, when he withheld the order for the Old Guard to charge and convert the Russian defeat into a decisive disaster, had been the first visit of the Evil Genius which was to come again. The strange loss of the power to decide between two totally different lines of action, which, at the Château Düben had kept him idle two days, lolling on a sofa, or sitting at his writing-table tracing on the paper big school-boy letters, was to become a recurrent calamity, puzzling all who knew him, and paralyzing the action of his lieutenants in the most critical emergencies'. 
  At Leipsic the reins had fallen from his hands; only one permanent bridge over the deep river in his rear had been provided to let him out of the death trap; and when the strong currents of the rout tore through the frantic city, the great Napoleon drifted with the furious tide, whistling vacantly. 
  The same unexplainable eclipse of genius, which General E. P. Alexander described as occurring to Stonewall Jackson, in the Malvern Hill movements of our Civil War, happened to the French Emperor, time and again, after that first collapse at Borodino. 
  In Spain he ordered a madly reckless charge of his Polish Light Cavalry against the heights of Sommo Sierra, where the Spanish army was entrenched and where the position easily admitted of successful flanking, got his best troops wastefully butchered—and could not afterward remember who gave the order to charge! 
  In Dresden, in 1813, he had won a brilliant victory which needed only to be ruthlessly pushed; and he was pushing it with all his tremendous driving power when, in the twinkle of an eye, his Evil Genius descended upon him, took his strength away...

  Voir livre