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In his 1992 best-selling book The End of History and the Last Man, American political scientist Francis Fukuyama argued that the dominance of liberal democracy marked the end of humanity's political and ideological development. Thirty years later, with populism on the rise and the number of liberal democracies decreasing worldwide, Fukuyama revisits his classic thesis. A series of in-depth interviews between Fukuyama and editor Mathilde Fasting, After the End of History offers a wide-ranging analysis of liberal democracy today.

A riveting debut novel set in contemporary Seoul, Korea, about four young women making their way in a world defined by impossible standards of beauty, after-hours room salons catering to wealthy men, ruthless social hierarchies, and K-pop mania “Powerful and provocative . . . a novel about...

Dive into the life's work of famed unicornologist Professor Temisa Seraphini with this joyfully narrated encyclopaedic volume of unicorn knowledge. Meet species from the fjords of the North to the unforgiving deserts of the equator as you discover the wonders of this enchanting creature from past to present. If you thought unicorns were strictly imaginary, think again. Anatomy, evolution, life cycle, magical properties - discover just how much you didn't know about unicorns.

Dive into the life's work of famed unicornologist Professor Temisa Seraphini with this joyfully narrated encyclopaedic volume of unicorn knowledge. Meet species from the fjords of the North to the unforgiving deserts of the equator as you discover the wonders of this enchanting creature from past to present. If you thought unicorns were strictly imaginary, think again. Anatomy, evolution, life cycle, magical properties - discover just how much you didn't know about unicorns.

The class weren't laughing with me, they were laughing at me and there is no lonelier place for a comedian or teacher to be in. The lesson was over and everyone knew it. I looked down and realised that my flies were undone. Welcome to teaching. Welcome to the reality of what it's really like to...

Leads Machine is the ultimate guide to building automated sales systems that capture and nurture leads to generate consistent, predictable sales. Designed for business owners who want to scale their companies, it shows you how to leverage the proven RED Method to transform your online marketing, take control of your growth and create a business that thrives in any market.

An invitation to be present with loss and discover the wisdom and beauty that can emerge from it. Grief and loss touch us all—tumbling into our lives and carving riverbeds through the soul. A partner dies, we lose our home, a marriage ends, and we find ourselves alone. It rises too from our...

This is not a typical kitchen story. It’s about what happens when the fire, pressure, and chaos of the culinary world meet the search for discipline, purpose, and truth. Told by a former Michelin-starred chef who walked away from the chaos to rebuild his life, this memoir takes you from the heat of elite kitchens to the stillness of Muay Thai gyms in Thailand. It’s a story of breaking down and rebuilding stronger — not just as a chef, but as a human being.

Dive into the enchanting world of The Library of Romance, where romance transcends mere love stories. In this captivating volume, G.F. Scott Elliot reveals the romantic nuances of biology, exploring the fascinating lives of plants. Discover how they reach for the light, face challenges as young saplings, and find their roles in medicine. Learn the secrets behind why some plants are a delight to our taste buds while others hold dangers. Tune in to uncover the romantic side of the plant kingdom! - Summary by Carolin

Explore the captivating world of science in this multi-volume work, expertly edited by Francis Rolt-Wheeler. The sixth volume delves into the fascinating realms of Zoology, authored by Dr. WM. D. Matthew, and Botany, penned by Marion E. Latham. The Zoology section intricately examines the development, evolution, and distribution of animals, highlighting both invertebrates and vertebrates. Meanwhile, the Botany section provides insights into the early development of plant science, exploring the structures, reproduction, and cell anatomy of plants. Join us on this enlightening journey through ...

Join the adventurous journey of a cat as it shares heartfelt tales of life, aiming to inspire compassion and prevent the abandonment of cats in shelters. (Summary by Sharon Kilmer)

Elena Volochine, grand reporter et correspondante en Russie pendant dix ans, analyse la propagande des chaînes de télévision russes et la réalité parallèle du régime de Vladimir Poutine. Un décryptage indispensable pour comprendre la formation de l'opinion publique en Russie, comment les Russes sont amenés à percevoir la guerre en Ukraine et le rôle de leur pays dans l'Histoire en marche. Tous les jeudis à 18 h 40.

An undocumented woman answers a job posting only to find herself held hostage, a group of outcasts obsess over boys drowned while surfing, and an unhappy couple finds themselves trapped in a terrifying maze. With scalpel-like precision, Ampuero considers the price paid by those on the margins so that the elite might lounge comfortably, considering themselves safe in their homes.

Going through a book in French can be difficult, even for advanced students. French novels are usually full of idiomatic expressions. They use complicated tenses, complex sentence structures, and often slang. The books in this series are in simple French. They tell of the joys and the frustrations of an adult learning French. You'll find a good dose of humor and exercises.

Throughout Joseph of Arimathea, Dr. Myles delivers to his listeners an incredible depth of insight and understanding of the historical biblical events and their contemporary application in the marketplace. High achievers and significant entrepreneurs of our society have been largely neglected and even avoided by the vocational church for decades, usually based on a misunderstanding of scripture that wealth is evil.

Le monde dans lequel évoluent les entreprises se complexifie. Pour ne plus subir mais exploiter tout le potentiel du changement, Accenture vous propose les Masterclass du changement : des experts reconnus viennent apporter des pistes de solutions aux principales problématiques auxquelles sont confrontées des entreprises. Merci à Frédéric Simottel, éditorialiste Tech sur BFM Business d’avoir animé la saison 2 de cette série. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Squircle is about disrupting conventional thinking and control. It offers an original and actionable path forward for adapting to our new, volatile environment. Squircle thinking honors the freshness and natural insights from our intuition while recognizing the role and importance of our rational minds. It frees our innate potential for creativity, agility, and sustainability. It shifts our exploitative relationship to nature to a regenerative connection.

When her parents die from cholera in India, orphan Mary Lennox is sent to live with her uncle in a cold, dark mansion in England. Then she discovers a secret garden that has been locked since her Aunt died 10 years earlier.

Historian and civil rights activist proves how progressive movements can flourish even in conservative times. Despair and mourning after the election of an antagonistic or polarizing president, such as Donald Trump, is part of the push-pull of American politics. But in this incisive book...

Zwischen dem 18. und frühen 20. Jahrhundert entstand eine Vielzahl historischer Reisebeschreibungen und Reisetagebücher. Dieses Hörbuch entführt auf eine Hör-Reise in ferne Länder und andere Kulturen. Roald Amundsen und Robert F. Scott erleben einen mörderischen Zweikampf in antarktischem Eis in "Wettlauf zum Pol". Die Schriftsteller Lou Andreas-Salomé und Rainer Maria Rilke schildern "Russische Impressionen". Der berühmte Offizier und Übersetzer Sir Richard Francis Burton begibt sich inkognito und unter Lebensgefahr auf eine "Pilgerfahrt nach Medina und Mekka", während Charles Darwin wichtige Entdeckungen in der Südsee auf seiner "Reise auf der Beagle" macht.