Résultats pour "Sand" dans Sciences sociales et politiques

A paradigm-shifting book in the vein of Sapiens that brings a crucial Indigenous perspective to historical and cultural issues of history, education, money, power, and sustainability—and offers a new template for living. As an indigenous person, Tyson Yunkaporta looks at global systems from a...

‘The very grubby coalface of foreign policy … I found the entire book most horribly addictive’ Independent ‘One of the unexpected responses to reading this masterful study is amazement at the efforts the British and French each put into undermining the other’ Spectator A fascinating...

'An indelible and enthralling work of moral witness' PATRICK RADDEN KEEFE 'These questions of memory and impunity are forever timely' FINANCIAL TIMES 'An extraordinary achievement . . . I read with open mouth and thumping heart' STEPHEN FRY The house at 38 Londres Street in Santiago, Chile, is...

After more than six years of producing episodes in Swedish, I’m now bringing historical true crime to you in English.I explore real murder cases that are at least thirty years old, each one ending with my own personal reflections.So who am I? My name is Sara Sand. I was born in 1977 and live in the countryside in the south of Sweden. I am a mother of seven, with a background in social services and psychiatry.This is my way of trying to understand what drives people to cross the line—and what remains long after.instagram: swedish_historical_crimesemail: historiskabrott@outlook.com Hosted on...

Host Jack Maddox investigates the Sand Creek Massacre of 1864, where a promised safe haven became a killing field at dawn. Through eyewitness accounts and survivor testimony, discover how this devastating betrayal destroyed peace efforts and reshaped the American frontier forever. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai

Trans and nonbinary (TNB) clients have complex mental health concerns, and are more likely than ever to seek out treatment. At the same time, best practices for treating this population have evolved. This professional guide presents the latest research and recommendations to provide you with the...

🎙️ SAND Podcast- Big ideas, random thoughts, and real talk. all packed into just 10–15 minutes. From daily curiosities to deep dives on culture, trends, and “why life is the way it is,” we keep it light, sharp, and never boring. Perfect for your coffee break, commute, or when you just need a quick hit of conversation..

This sweeping account confronts and upends old fantasies, revealing the far more startling reality of our world's largest hot desert. Drawing on decades of research, and years spent living in the region, anthropologist Judith Scheele takes us from Libya to Mali, Algeria to Chad, from the ancient Roman Empire to the bloody colonial era to contemporary regional battles and fraught international diplomacy, questioning every easy cliché and exposing fascinating truths along the way.

Sandi Toksvig and her celebrity guests explore the Danish concept of 'hygge' One of the few Danish words that British people have become familiar with, 'hygge' is a specifically Scandinavian notion of snugness, comfort and contentment. It's all about enjoying the simple pleasures, like curling...

Bernard Mauprat, raised amidst lawless brigands, knows little of the world beyond his tumultuous upbringing until a fateful encounter at the age of 17 changes everything. When his cousin Edmee is taken hostage in their castle, Bernard risks everything to help her escape. Relocating to live with his uncle, he is finally offered the chance at an education—and his heart becomes entwined with Edmee’s, despite her hesitance due to his rough past. As he grapples with the shadows of his upbringing, can the nurturing environment of his new home redeem him? Will he find the strength to confront his...

Most patent commentary simply tells you what the rules are. This podcast argues about what they could mean — the cases that set precedent, the proposals that nobody has mapped yet, and the decisions that impact the world.

Since the Second World War, Arab armed forces have consistently punched below their weight. They have lost many wars that by all rights they should have won, and in their best performances only ever achieved quite modest accomplishments. Over time, soldiers, scholars, and military experts have offered various explanations for this pattern.

By Cecile depicts post-World War II France as it reels from war and recovery. In Paris, an orphan girl, Cecile, finds refuge with an older man. He introduces her to nightclubs, intellectuals, artists (Jean Cocteau, Jean-Paul Sartre, and Eartha Kitt!), and non-monogamy. When she falls for his mistress, she begins to live a life she deems worthy of writing about...but only under the pseudonym of her husband.

A damning portrait of the U.S.-Mexico border, where militaristic fantasies are unleashed, violent technologies are tested, and immigrants are targeted. Over the past three decades, U.S. immigration and border security policies have turned the southern states into conflict zones, spawned a...

Working from both primary and secondary sources, Walter Reid explores Britain's role in the creation of the modern Middle East and the rise of Zionism from the early years of the twentieth century to 1948, when Britain handed over Palestine to United Nations' control. From the decisions that Britain made has flowed much of the instability of the region and of the worldwide tensions that threaten the twenty-first century; this thought-provoking book considers how much Britain was to blame.

A real-life "Indiana Jones", Donald P. Ryan, PhD, offers a breathtaking personal account of his adventures in archaeology in Beneath the Sands of Egypt. Fans of The Lost City of Z will thrill to the exploits of this "unconventional archaeologist" as he retrieves the remains of Egypt's past - including his breakthrough discovery in the Valley of the Kings of Egypt's famous female pharaoh, Hatshepsut.

From Ty McCormick, winner of the Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award, an epic and timeless story of a family in search of safety, security, and a place to call home. When Asad Hussein was growing up in the world’s largest refugee camp, nearly every aspect of life revolved around getting to...

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George Sand by Bertha Thomas. "Famous Women: George Sand" by Bertha Thomas is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life and accomplishments of George Sand, a prominent 19th-century French writer known for her distinct literary voice and unconventional lifestyle. It aims to provide a concise overview of Sand's multifaceted life, emphasizing her literary career and personal experiences, shedding light on her as an extraordinary figure in the realm of women's history. The opening of the text sets the stage for George Sand's life, revealing her noble ...