Résultats pour "Frank" dans Sciences sociales et politiques

Anne Frank is the most well-known victim of the Holocaust. In 1945, at the age of 15, she died at Bergen-Belsen concentration camp, becoming one of the six million Jews who were murdered in Europe under the Nazi regime. But through her writing, her memory lives on. Jemma Saunders goes beyond Anne Frank's diary to fill in the gaps about her family history, her life before she went into hiding, and her final months at Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. A sobering tale, Anne Frank's story is one that will continue to inspire for decades to come.

The history of modern China has long been portrayed as a tale of Communists fighting in the hills for freedom, gradually gaining popular support by taking land from the rich and giving it to the poor. Drawing on a wealth of archival evidence, Red Dawn Over China reveals how unlikely the Party's victory actually was, had it not been for financial and military support from the Soviet Union.

Frank Sinatra was the best-known entertainer of the 20th century - infinitely charismatic, lionized, and notori­ous in equal measure. But despite his mammoth fame, Sinatra the man has remained an enigma. As Bob Spitz did with the Beatles, Tina Brown for Diana, and Peter Guralnick for Elvis, James Kaplan goes behind the legend and hype to bring alive a force that changed popular culture in fundamental ways.

How did a disheveled, intellectually combative gay Jew with a thick New Jersey-Massachusetts accent become one of the most effective politicians of his time? In this candid and witty political memoir, Barney Frank relates his journey from the outskirts of New York City to Boston's City Hall and the Massachusetts legislature, and then to the US Congress, where he played a vital role in the struggle for personal freedom and economic fairness over four decades.

Death is not waiting for us at the end of a long road. Death is always with us, in the marrow of every passing moment. She is the secret teacher hiding in plain sight, helping us to discover what matters most. Life and death are a package deal. They cannot be pulled apart, and we cannot truly live unless we are aware of death. The Five Invitations is an exhilarating meditation on the meaning of life and how maintaining an ever-present consciousness of death can bring us closer to our truest selves.

Set against the backdrop of early 1900s high society in the Northeast USA, Robert Kimberly tells the gripping story of a close-knit circle of affluent couples who indulge in lavish gatherings filled with dance, drink, and conversation. At the heart of this elite group are Robert Kimberly and his brother Charles, executives of a powerful conglomerate dominating the sugar refinery industry. Esteemed for his integrity and leadership, Robert remains unmarried, dedicating his time to caring for his ailing oldest brother with the assistance of a Catholic monk. The arrival of Alice McBirney and her ...

Frank Albert Fetter was a groundbreaking American economist closely associated with the Austrian school, though he preferred the label of the American Psychological School. He boldly challenged the traditional separation of land and capital, arguing that such distinctions were impractical and led him to oppose ideas like the land value tax. Fetter believed that just as consumer goods prices are shaped by subjective value, the interest rate is influenced by time preference. He underscored the importance of understanding time valuation in determining the market rate of interest, which plays a ...

Award-winning historian Frank Dikötter explores how the People’s Republic of China was transformed from a backwater economy in the 1970s into the world superpower of today. His account is the first to be based on hundreds of previously unseen archival documents, from the secret minutes of top party meetings to confidential bank reports. Unfolding with great narrative sweep, this riveting, richly detailed chronicle recasts our understanding of an era that both the regime and foreign admirers celebrate as an economic miracle.

Have you ever questioned the Resurrection of Jesus Christ in your mind? You are not alone. Frank Morrison was attempting to destroy the foundation of the belief of those who follow Jesus Christ. Instead he shows the strength of the evidence for the Resurrection. A must read for those with questions. With three essays on the Resurrection by Dr. Tom Morris.

This is the first book to closely examine the curatorial work that the celebrated poet Frank O'Hara (1926-1966) undertook for the Museum of Modern Art in New York and abroad. Upon his premature death, the New York Times obituary ran with the headline: 'Frank O'Hara, 40, Museum Curator / Exhibitions Aide at Modern Art Dies – Also a Poet'. However, in the half a century since, O'Hara's fascinating career as a curator has been eclipsed by the critical attention given over to his poetry.

Dharti Putra Mulayam Singh Yadav captures the life and political journey of Mulayam Singh Yadav, a prominent socialist leader and champion of the underprivileged. Known as Netaji to many, Mulayam held a complex position in Indian politics; his bold decisions often made him a divisive figure. Yet, he remained resolute, never compromising his principles even amidst adversity.

Frank Sinatra desperately wanted to be part of John F. Kennedy, Jr.'s gang. He had his own famed "Rat Pack", made up of hard drinking, womanizing individuals like himself - guys like Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr., and Peter Lawford - but the guy "Ol' Blue Eyes" really wanted to hang with was Lawford's brother-in-law, the real chairman of the board, John F. Kennedy. In Sinatra and the Jack Pack, Michael Sheridan delves deep into the acclaimed singer's relationship with the former president.

Do you want to learn about Anne Frank? Anne Frank's diary has become famous throughout the world. The diary provides a vivid and poignant glimpse into the world of a young Jewish girl living in Nazi-occupied Holland. Anne wrote diary while hiding from the Nazis in an Amsterdam warehouse. She was just 13 when she and her family went into hiding. For two years the Franks lived in a secret annex at the back of Mr. Frank's business premises on Prinsengracht Street.

China ist eine der leistungsfähigsten Volkswirtschaften! Aber wie ist es dazu gekommen? Und wie wirkt sich das auf andere Länder, insbesondere Deutschland aus? Diese und viele weitere Fragen beantwortet der China-Experte Frank Sieren in "Der China Code". Auf unterhaltsame und informative Art und Weise zeigt Sieren seinen Leser*innen die Parallelen zwischen Deutschland und China auf. Ein interessantes Buch über Wirtschaft, Politik und Kultur.

This compelling book offers a thought-provoking exploration of a pressing question raised by recent discussions on slavery Are those currently enslaved capable of achieving freedom, self-governance, and progress? Authored by a young African American man from Philadelphia, a city that lies on the dividing line between free and slave states, the narrative delves into the lives of a significant population of mixed and African descent. Philadelphia has become a refuge for escaping fugitives and emancipated slaves, fostering a unique society that has grown in numbers, wealth, and prestige. The ...

Strength, Grace & Love is a grounded podcast about modern dating, relationships and emotional life. This is not a self-help show or a how-to guide. It’s a space to slow down and name the patterns beneath intimacy — the guarding, the longing and the desire for something deeper. Strength represents the masculine. Grace represents the feminine. Love is what they create when integrated. If you’re tired of the noise around dating and want a more honest conversation about connection, you’re in the right place. Modern Dating & Relationships, Masculine & Feminine Dynamics, Emotional ...

In der Unternehmensführung ist Hoffnung kein Businessplan, sondern ein kognitiver Defekt. Jeden Tag, an dem Sie eine notwendige Entscheidung aufschieben, verbrennen Sie Kapital, Vertrauen und Ihre eigene Freiheit. Frank Schatz beendet mit diesem Podcast das strategische Rauschen. Basierend auf Spieltheorie, Quanten-Logik und objektivem Realismus dokumentiert dieser Podcast die radikale Entscheidungsfindung für faktische Verantwortungsträger. Hier gibt es kein Wohlfühl-Management, sondern die kühle Sezierung der Realität. Der „Quanten-Entscheider“ erscheint wöchentlich und führt...

Frank J. Cannon, newspaperman, congressional delegate, and senator, guided Utah toward becoming the 45th state in the Union in 1896. When he lost favor with the LDS Church, his contributions fell into obscurity. But when Utah elected Mormon apostle Reed Smoot to the US Senate in 1903, Cannon condemned what he called the reneging of LDS Church pledges to stay out of politics. He wrote denunciations of Smoot and Mormon president Joseph F. Smith, who co-authored Under the Prophet in Utah, and spearheaded the National Reform Association’s anti-Mormon crusade.

From the best-selling and always-prescient author of What’s the Matter with Kansas? and Listen, Liberal comes a bold indictment of America’s chronic obsession with creativity and innovation, showing how these beloved ideas came to dominate our political and economic conversation, all while...

In his previous book, Thomas Frank explained why working America votes for politicians who reserve their favors for the rich. Now, in The Wrecking Crew, Frank examines the Washington those politicians have given us, showing why, no matter what happens in November 2008, we're stuck with it for the foreseeable future.