Résultats pour "Gilbert" dans Sciences sociales et politiques

"Marcel Conche est né en 1922, à Altillac, en Corrèze, où il vit à nouveau. C'est là, chez lui, qu'eurent lieu les entretiens que l'on va écouter..."

From Pulitzer Prize–winning author Gilbert King comes a chilling exploration of one of America’s most haunting wrongful conviction cases. Based on the hit podcast, Bone Valley dives into the dark heart of rural Florida, where a young man’s life was upended by a tragic miscarriage of...

Winston Churchill understood and wielded the power of words throughout his six decades in the public eye. His wartime writings and speeches revealed both his vision for the future and his own personal feelings, fascinating generation after generation with their powerful style and thoughtful reflection. In this book Churchill's official biographer, Martin Gilbert, has skilfully selected 200 extracts from his entire oeuvre of books, articles and speeches that reflect his life story, career and philosophy.

A smart and funny book by a prominent Harvard psychologist, which uses groundbreaking research and (often hilarious) anecdotes to show us why we’re so lousy at predicting what will make us happy – and what we can do about it. Most of us spend our lives steering ourselves toward the best of...

A New York Times and Washington Post Notable Book Named one of the Best Books of the Year by TIME, NPR, Elle, and The Boston Globe “Searing… rigorously researched but never stuffy… Gilbert has compiled perhaps the first comprehensive examination of turn-of-the-millennium mainstream...

Churchill fu protagonista di una eccezionale gamma di attività ed esperienze: nominato ufficiale durante il regno della regina Vittoria, partecipò alle guerre coloniali in Africa e alle prime fasi di sviluppo dell'aviazione, ma soprattutto guidò l'Impero britannico nella sua ora più buia, durante i giorni cupi e gloriosi della Seconda guerra mondiale.

Going against the conventional wisdom reinforced by the medical establishment and Big Pharma that more screening is the best preventative medicine, Dr. Gilbert Welch builds a compelling counterargument that what we need are fewer, not more, diagnoses. Documenting the excesses of American medical practice that labels far too many of us as sick, Welch examines the social, ethical, and economic ramifications of a health-care system that unnecessarily diagnoses and treats patients.

An ongoing reading group on the Deleuze & Guattari Quarantine Collective Discord server, devoted to the work of Gilbert Simondon. Meets 7:00-9:00 am PST (10:00 am - Noon EST) every Sunday. https://linktr.ee/DandGQC

An unforgettable look at a truly pioneering, but thoroughly modern, American hero.Finalist for the National Book Award 2002In this rousing examination of contemporary American male identity, acclaimed author and journalist Elizabeth Gilbert explores the fascinating true story of Eustace Conway...

This book uses a black/white interracial lens to examine the lives and careers of eight prominent American-born actresses from the silent age through the studio era, New Hollywood, and into the present century: Josephine Baker, Nina Mae McKinney, Fredi Washington, Lena Horne, Dorothy Dandridge, Lonette McKee, Jennifer Beals and Halle Berry.

Ronnie Gilbert had a long and colorful career as a singer, actor, playwright, therapist, and independent woman. Her lifelong work for political and social change was central to her role as a performer. Raised in Depression-era New York City by leftist, working-class, secular Jewish parents, Gilbert is best known as a member of the Weavers, the quartet of the 1950s and '60s that survived the blacklist and helped popularize folk music in America.

Inside The Very Secret Sex Lives of Medieval Women, a fascinating book about life during medieval times, you will discover tantalizing true stories about medieval women and a myriad of historical facts.

Dive into the fascinating life of G.K. Chesterton in this authorized biography by his friend, Maisie Ward. Chesterton, a prolific English writer, poet, and philosopher, left an indelible mark on literature with his wide-ranging works, including around 80 books, several hundred poems, and numerous essays and plays. His most famous creation, the priest-detective Father Brown, remains beloved by readers worldwide. Beyond literature, Chesterton was a renowned orator, lay theologian, and art critic, known for his compelling apologetics. Discover how he journeyed from Anglicanism to Catholicism in ...

On the eve of the American Revolution, the British army considered the case of a chaplain, Robert Newburgh, who had been accused of having sex with a man. Newburgh's enemies cited his flamboyant appearance, defiance of military authority, and seduction of soldiers as proof of his low character. His opponents claimed that these supposed crimes against nature translated to crimes against the king. In Vicious and Immoral, historian John McCurdy tells this compelling story of male intimacy and provides an unparalleled glimpse inside eighteenth-century perceptions of queerness.

•••••••••••••Gilbert delivers bold yet humorous talks that range from current affairs to philosophy, politics to religion.This show is perfect to see a Gen Z's take on a little bit of this and a little bit of that, available on all good podcast platforms.Let's discuss it.•••••••••••••Please consider supporting this show on Patreon to help me upgrade my rubbish camera!https://patreon.com/GeorgeAGilbertKeep in touch with me as I share daily insights and thoughts :)YouTube https://youtube.com/@georgegilbertytTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@...

NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY NPR and THE WASHINGTON POST "Compelling, insightful and important, Beneath a Ruthless Sun exposes the corruption of racial bigotry and animus that shadows a community, a state and a nation. A fascinating examination of an injustice story all too familiar and...

Enter the greenroom of tennis legends and insiders as Brad Gilbert, Coco Vandeweghe, Andrea Petkovic, and Mark Petchey gather weekly on THE BIG T podcast to guide fans through the biggest storylines, sharpest debates, and competitive chaos shaping the global tennis landscape. Produced by the authority in tennis coverage for 23 years, Tennis Channel has designed THE BIG T podcast to deliver elevated tennis conversations intended to make you feel as though you’re pulling up a chair alongside four of the sport’s most respected minds. Each episode is suited to help tennis fans cut through ...

Conversations with Chi is where culture, conversation, and personal experience collide. Hosted by Charles “Chi” Gilbert, the show explores the worlds of sports, music, movies, video games, and life itself through a rich mix of narrative, interviews, and sound. Each episode dives into what’s trending now and what’s shaped us then, blending real emotion and sharp perspective. Whether he’s breaking down a headline or unpacking a memory, every story feels honest, intentional, and worth hearing.

One of seven children of a high-ranking government official, Loung Ung lived a privileged life in the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh until the age of five. Then, in April 1975, Pol Pot's Khmer Rouge army stormed into the city, forcing Ung's family to flee and, eventually, to disperse. Loung was trained as a child soldier in a work camp for orphans, her siblings were sent to labor camps, and those who survived the horrors would not be reunited until the Khmer Rouge was destroyed.

This accessible 28-day program of meditation and mindfulness exercises offers a powerful practice to promote personal growth, kindness, and connection to your authentic self. Amanda Gilbert introduces the traditional Buddhist heart practices known as the brahma-viharas - loving-kindness, compassion, appreciative joy, and equanimity. With each practice, you will learn how to be more resilient in the face of common stressors and triggers in everyday life