Résultats pour "Book of Night" dans Sciences sociales et politiques

LONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD A moving exploration of the 2022 women-led protests in Iran, as told through the interwoven stories of two Iranian journalists “Unlike anything I’ve read . . . A searing, courageous, and ultimately beautiful book filled with the spirit of the...

Every human life is made up of the light and the dark, the happy and the sad, the vital and the deadening. How you think about this rhythm of moods makes all the difference. Our lives are filled with emotional tunnels: the loss of a loved one or end of a relationship, aging and illness, career...

A Most Anticipated Book by Poets & Writers The Boston Globe San Francisco Chronicle The Millions Library Journal Debutiful and many more! In the groundbreaking tradition of In the Dream House and The Collected Schizophrenias, a gorgeously illustrated speculative memoir...

Examines werewolf tales and stories from early Greece, Scandinavia, France, Germany, Eastern Europe, China, and Japan, as well as legends of other shapeshifting creatures such as were-tigers, were-jackals, and were-caribou Looks at the various ways people become werewolves, including...

Set against the backdrop of Jim Crow, Night Train to Nashville takes readers behind the curtain of one of music's greatest untold stories during the era of segregation and Civil Rights. In another time and place, E. Gab Blackman and William Sousa "Sou" Bridgeforth might have been as close as...

From the only journalist to win a Pulitzer Prize for his reporting from Iraq, here is the riveting account of ordinary people caught between the struggles of nations. Determined to offer an unfiltered version of events, the Washington Post's Anthony Shadid was neither embedded with soldiers nor...

The Night Reader shares calm readings of classic philosophy, essays, and contemplative works. Each recording is created for relaxation, meditation, or peaceful sleep, with a focus on timeless writing that encourages stillness and clear thought. If you enjoy gentle narration, reflective nonfiction, and ideas that help you unwind, this is a quiet space to rest your mind.

In 1958, Ahmad Chalabi’s wealthy Shiite family was exiled from Iraq after a revolution that ultimately put Saddam Hussein in power. The young Chalabi devoted his life to restoring his family to prominence. His first coup attempt was in 1963 at age nineteen, while on a school break from MIT...

In A Watchman in the Night, Cal Thomas takes the listener on a “road trip” through over 50 years of journalism and American life, serving as a “watchman” on culture and politics and seeking to conform it to a standard that never changes.

India's is a tale of private success and public failure. Prosperity is, indeed, spreading across the country even as governance failure pervades public life. But how could a nation become one of the world's fastest-growing economies when it's governed by a weak, ineffective state? And wouldn't...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER Spellbinding adventure from Canada's most beloved modern-day explorer. Traverspine is not a place you will find on most maps. A century ago, it stood near the foothills of the remote Mealy Mountains in central Labrador. Today it is an abandoned ghost town, almost all trace of...

Rock legend, best-selling author, reality television star, accomplished entrepreneur, and renowned ladies' man Gene Simmons presents an original take on a taboo topic—prostitution. In this informative and entertaining mix of narrative history and Simmons' unique philosophy, the Kiss frontman delves deep into the legacy of the oldest profession in the world. From the very first cavewoman to the brothel-women of Rome; from the geishas of Japan to the courtesans of Europe's Renaissance; and from the saloon ladies of the Wild West to today's high-end call girls, Gene covers it all.

Night Operator is a collection of railroad stories set on the rugged Hill Division, featuring the brave men who risk their lives to keep the trains running. From high-speed chases to life-or-death decisions, this gripping anthology captures the excitement, danger, and camaraderie of the golden age of railroading.

Dive into the enchanting world of Middle Eastern tales with the third volume of Arabian Nights. In this captivating collection, Scheherazade weaves spellbinding stories to hold her husbands attention, all while fighting for her life. Experience the magic of storytelling with each tale, beautifully narrated by Gillian Hendrie.

In this enchanting second volume of Middle Eastern tales, originally penned in Arabic, Scheherazade weaves a mesmerizing tapestry of stories to captivate her husband and secure her fate. Each tale unfolds in installments, drawing her husband deeper into a world of wonder, suspense, and adventure—ensuring her survival one narrative at a time. - Summary by Gillian Hendrie

Discover the thrilling world of Gaston Leroux, the brilliant mind behind The Phantom of the Opera. Dive into his popular mystery series featuring Joseph Rouletabille, an intuitive young journalist turned detective. Rouletabille, much like Sherlock Holmes, relies on his razor-sharp deductive reasoning to crack cases. In The Secret of the Night, he finds himself entangled in a complex mystery involving the Czar and Nihilists, set against the backdrop of Russias rich and complex history. With a cast of characters bearing distinctively Russian names, this novel is a compelling mix of mystery, ...

Step into the world of A.J. Raffles, the cunning gentleman thief, in Thief in the Night. Set in Victorian England, this collection of stories follows the charming and elusive burglar as he outsmarts high society and law enforcement alike. With wit, deception, and a touch of humor, Raffles proves that crime can sometimes be an art. Will his luck hold, or will he finally meet his match? A must-listen for fans of mystery and classic crime fiction.

A podcast about the dark and grim universe of the Five Nights at Freddy's franchise. Detailed storytelling of the world, monsters, and events that make up the lore of this indie cult-classic horror game series. Symbolism, theories, science and paranormal magic adventures await. Will you choose to take a trip Into the Night?

Although he is guided and inspired by the people he respects, and despite the insufficiency of his knowledge and experience - an insufficiency shared by most (or all) other humans, Wallace Shawn can’t see any real alternative to trying to figure out his own answers to the most essential questions about the world he lives in.

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