Politics & Social Sciences

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. In this Audiobook, you will confront the quiet, exhausting labor of pretending to be okay. If you are waking up every morning checking which feelings are acceptable to bring into the light and which ones must be buried, you are running an elaborate...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. The Enchiridion is one of the most influential works of Stoic philosophy, offering a concise and practical guide to self-discipline, inner freedom, emotional resilience, and moral clarity. At the center of its teaching is a simple but powerful...

Distribution de cette représentation historique : Edwige Feuillère, Marguerite Gautier ; Jean-Pierre Aumont, Armand Duval ; Germaine Michel, Prudence ; Louis Seigner (Sociétaire de la Comédie Française), Monsieur Duval ; Dora Doll, Olympe ; Michel Etcheverry, Varville ; Chantal de Rieux, Nichette ; Varny, Saint-Gaudens ; Germaine Delba, Nanine ; Jean Michau, G. Rieu ; Y. Brieux, Adèle ; Georges Saillard, Le Docteur ; Micheline Pizani, Esther ; Roland Bourdin, Gustave.

What if racial inequality is not an accident of history—but the predictable outcome of systems built over centuries? From colonial law to modern algorithms, inequality has not simply persisted. It has been structured, reinforced, and reproduced across generations. The Architecture of...

From Humpty Dumpty to Little Bo-Peep, discover the fascinating stories behind the nursery rhymes that have enchanted generations. In A History of Nursery Rhymes, Percy B Green explores the origins, meanings, cultural influences, and enduring legacy of some of the world’s most beloved...

Una crónica valiente sobre el racismo en el fútbol español y el poder de los nuevos referentes para cambiar el relato. Este libro es el viaje periodístico y personal de Alberto Edjogo por los rincones más incómodos —y también esperanzadores— del fútbol español. Con una mirada que...

«Come può l'attenzione che si presenta all'arte diventare un atto d'amore, o qualcosa di simile?» È la domanda da cui nasce questa raccolta di saggi, conversazioni e riflessioni di Maggie Nelson sui temi che hanno plasmato il suo percorso intellettuale e umano nell'arco di oltre vent'anni. Come l'amore è una descrizione delle illuminazioni che l'incontro con l'«altro» può donare a ognuno di noi e assieme l'autoritratto di una stagione della vita animata da una caotica e vorace curiosità.

« Ce que les hommes sans nom m'ont appris peut servir à tous. » « Si tu ralentis, ils s'arrêtent. Si tu faiblis, ils flanchent. Si tu t'assieds, ils se couchent. Si tu critiques, ils démolissent. Mais si tu marches devant, ils te dépasseront. » À la Légion étrangère, comme dans le monde du travail, tout repose sur la communication. Dans ce livre, le capitaine Nicolas Brault transmet son expérience du commandement, forgée sur le terrain. Il montre comment l'autorité se construit au quotidien, par la clarté, l'écoute et l'exemplarité, bien plus que par le charisme ou la contrainte.

Beauty today is a paradox. The cult of beauty is ubiquitous but it has lost its transcendence and become little more than an aspect of consumerism, the aesthetic dimension of capitalism. The sublime and unsettling aspects of beauty have given way to corporeal pleasures and 'likes', resulting in...

Dieses Nachschlagewerk enthält ALLE 14 Neville Goddard Bücher auf Deutsch, die zwischen 1939 und 1966 veröffentlicht wurden. Zusätzlich enthalten sind die deutschen Übersetzungen der Abschriften seiner Kursvorlesungen (Fünf Lektionen) aus dem Jahre 1948, die Radiovorträge (Sender KECA) aus dem Jahre 1951 und das Neville Goddard Buch: Der kreative Einsatz der Vorstellungskraft (1952) von Margaret Ruth Broome, einer persönlichen Studentin Neville Goddards. Neville Goddard kann am besten als erleuchteter Mystiker und Hermetiker bezeichnet werden.

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. 🇷🇺 Aprender russo ficou fácil – a qualquer hora e em qualquer lugar! 😴🚗🚶‍♂️💪 Com “Aprenda russo enquanto dorme – 1000 verbos e adjetivos”, você pode aprender russo de forma natural e sem estresse – seja você...

A primeira—e aguardada—biografia de vulto de Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Para além de juízos ou paixões, Lula está entre as maiores figuras políticas da história brasileira. Único presidente do país com origens operárias, e campo magnético de um partido profundamente original em suas raízes, exerceu o poder carismático e a influência de modo mais duradouro que qualquer outro homem público no período republicano, salvo talvez Getúlio Vargas–com quem também compartilha a virulência dos adversários.

An intimate, definitive exploration of Funk, the sound of a generation, that tells its stories, its triumphs and excesses. From 1968 to 1978; from 'Say It Loud - I'm Black and I'm Proud' to Off The Wall; from the Third Harlem Cultural Festival to the P-Funk Earth Tour: Funk Is Its Own Reward...

In 2022, in response to the killing of Mahsa Jina Amini, a 22-year-old Kurdish woman who died in police custody after being arrested for not wearing her hijab, thousands of Iranians - mostly women - took to the streets in protest. Fatemeh Jamalpour had just returned to the country after working...

Bloomsbury presents The Code of the Warrior: Exploring Warrior Values Past and Present by Shannon E. French, read by Patricia Rodriguez. Combining ethics, history, and psychology, this book examines historical and contemporary warrior cultures, arguing that today’s warriors need a code to...

The 13 chapters of The Art of War, each devoted to one aspect of warfare, were compiled by the high-ranking Chinese military general, strategist, and philosopher Sun-Tzu. In spite of its battlefield specificity, The Art of War has found new life in the modern age, with leaders in fields as wide and far-reaching as world politics, human psychology, and corporate strategy finding valuable insight in its timeworn words.

Jan Chozen Bays, MD - physician and Zen teacher - has developed a series of simple practices to help us cultivate mindfulness as we go about our ordinary, daily lives. Exercises include: taking three deep breaths before answering the phone, noticing and adjusting your posture throughout the day, eating mindfully, and leaving no trace of yourself after using the kitchen or bathroom. Each exercise is presented with tips on how to remind yourself and a short life lesson connected with it.

Osho is known around the world for his pioneering contribution to meditation - the science of inner transformation - with the unique approach of his "Osho Active Meditations" acknowledging the accelerated pace of the contemporary world and bringing meditation into modern life. Based on the Seven Points of Mind Training by the 11th-century Buddhist mystic Atisha, The Book of Wisdom removes the dust of tradition that has gathered around meditation, conveying the essential science and methodology of the practice with a freshness and spontaneity that is rarely found in contemporary spiritual works.

Indira Files by Vishnu Sharma critically examines the controversial side of Indira Gandhi's political career. The audiobook highlights some of her most debated decisions, policies, and actions, offering a balanced view of her leadership.

In Why I Am a Hindu, one of India’s finest public intellectuals gives us a profound book about one of the world’s oldest and greatest religions. Starting with a close examination of his own belief in Hinduism, he ranges far and wide in his study of the faith.

Osho, one of the best-known and most provocative spiritual teachers of our time, presents The Sutra of 42 Chapters—a scripture compiled in the first century C.E by a Chinese emperor. Two thousand five hundred years have passed since Buddha delivered the sutras on which this series is based.

Best-selling historian and philosopher Will Durant devoted his entire life to studying the most significant eras, individuals, and achievements of human history. Here is a summation of Durant's work, as he presents the best of world history. Filled with Durant's renowned wit, knowledge, and unique ability to explain events in simple and exciting terms, it is a concise liberal arts education.

गुरुवर्य कृष्णराव अर्जुन केळूसकर गेल्या शतकातील एक महान चरित्रकार आहेत. छत्रपती शिवाजी महाराजांचे मराठीतील पहिले विस्तृत चरित्र त्यांनी लिहिले. विख्यात चरित्रकार डॉ. धनंजय कीर लिहितात, 'केळूसकरकृत शिवचरित्राएवढे समग्र व सविस्तर चरित्र आजपर्यंत कोणीही लिहिले नाही. तसेच गौतमबुद्ध आणि संत तुकाराम यांचे पहिले चरित्रकारही केळूसकरच आहेत.' राजकीय ऋषी मामा परमानंद, न्यायमूर्ती माधवराव रानडे, महाराजा सयाजीराव गायकवाड यांनी गुरुवर्य केळूसकरांच्या लेखणी व विचारांची प्रशंसा केली.

“We are all born with a divine fire in us. Our efforts should be to give wings to this fire”. President Kalam’s inspiring autobiography has touched the hearts of people all over the world. The book talks about the his humble beginnings in a small village in Tamil Nadu and his ascent to one of the most powerful positions in the country.

Why do Hindus feed their dead ancestors? And why do they prefer burning the dead to building tombs? Does Hinduism have no concept of Judgement Day? What is the impact of death on its notions of womanhood and caste? Is the Vedic approach to death different from the Tantric one? The idea of death and rebirth is embedded in the Hindu mind through ritual and story. Death is not just tragic, but ambiguous too. For instance, it is the end of one journey, but it is also the beginning of another.

Annihilation of Caste is a seminal work by the Indian social reformer, Dr B.R. Ambedkar. Originally written as a speech, the audiobook examines the deeply entrenched caste system in India and argues for its complete abolition. Dr Ambedkar exposes the injustices and inequalities perpetuated by the caste system and advocates for a society based on principles of liberty, equality, and fraternity. This audiobook remains a powerful and influential critique of caste and a call to action for social justice and equality in India and beyond.

This book is an invitation to awaken the healing power of mind through inspiring images and sounds, mindful movements, positive perceptions, soothing feelings, trusting confidence, and the realization of openness. The healing principle on which these exercises are based is the universal nature and omnipresent power envisioned in Mahayana Buddhism. Yet for healing, we don't have to be believers in any particular faith.

On the face of it, a simple book of 26 poem fables sharing one man’s wisdom. But The Prophet is so much more than that. It has inspired people from John F Kennedy to The Beatles and became the '60s Bible of counterculture – all because of the timeless truths it shared. Each poem takes a different theme – pleasure, beauty, freedom, joy and sorrow – as the fictional Al Mustapha shares his thoughts and experiences as he prepares to travel back to his island home.

In this collection of lectures that Richard Feynman originally gave in 1963, unpublished during his lifetime, the Nobel Prize-winning physicist discusses several of the ultimate questions of science. What is the nature of the tension between science and religious faith? Why does uncertainty play such a crucial role in the scientific imagination? Is this really a scientific age?

In Meri Gita, acclaimed mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik demystifies The Bhagavad Gita for the contemporary listener. His unique approach - thematic rather than verse-by-verse - makes the ancient treatise eminently accessible.In a world that seems spellbound by argument over dialogue, vi-vaad over sam-vaad, Devdutt highlights how Krishna nudges Arjuna to understand rather than judge his relationships. This becomes relevant today when we are increasingly indulging and isolating the self.

Uncover the historical and social roots of caste discrimination in Who Were the Shudras? by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar. This groundbreaking work challenges the traditional narratives of Hindu society, offering a meticulous examination of the origins and status of the Shudra caste. Ambedkar's critical analysis and visionary insights call for a re-evaluation of social hierarchies and advocate for equality and justice.

Explore the foundational text of yoga philosophy with Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras as interpreted by Swami Vivekananda. This insightful commentary on the ancient sutras reveals the essence of yoga practice, encompassing the physical, mental and spiritual dimensions. Swami Vivekananda's clear and profound explanations make these teachings accessible to modern audiences, offering a comprehensive guide to achieving mental clarity, inner peace and ultimate self-realization.

Ambedkar’s India is a collection of three of B.R. Ambedkar’s most prominent speeches on caste and the Indian Constitution.

आईच्या प्रेममय थोर शिकवणुकीचे सरळ, साध्या व सुंदर संस्कृतीचे एक करुण व गोड कथात्मक चित्र म्हणजे 'श्यामची आई' असे म्हणता येईल. खुद्द गुरुजी म्हणतात की, “ही कथा लिहिताना हृदयातील सारा जिव्हाळा येथे ओतलेला आहे. या गोष्टी लिहीत असताना माझे डोळे शतवार ओले झाले होते. हृदय गहिवरून व उचंबळून आले होते. माझ्या हृदयात मातेबद्दलच्या असणाऱ्या प्रेम, भक्ती व कृतज्ञता यांच्या अपार भावना 'श्यामची आई' वाचून जर वाचकांच्या हृदयातही उत्पन्न होतील तर हे पुस्तक कृतार्थ झाले असे म्हणता येईल.

With over a quarter of a million copies sold, Mindfulness in Plain English is one of the most influential books in the burgeoning field of mindfulness and a timeless classic introduction to meditation. This is a book that people listen to, love, and share - a book that people talk about, write about, reflect on, and return to over and over again.

The Complete Book of Five Rings is an authoritative version of Musashi's classic The Book of Five Rings, translated and annotated by a modern martial arts master, Kenji Tokitsu. Tokitsu has spent most of his life researching the legendary samurai swordsman and his works, and in this book he illuminates this seminal text, along with several other works by Musashi.

Freedom from suffering is not only possible, but the means for achieving it are immediately within our grasp - literally as close to us as our own breath. This is the 2,500-year-old good news contained in the Anapanasati Sutra, the Buddha's teaching on cultivating both tranquility and deep insight through full awareness of breathing. In this book, Larry Rosenberg brings this timeless meditation method to life.

Raw Secret Agents: Files of Top Secret Missions of Indian RAW Spies by Harsha Sharma reveals true stories of remarkable spies in India’s Research and Analysis Wing (RAW). It uncovers secret missions, espionage tactics, and the courage of these agents in protecting the country’s security.

Confucius China's Great Philosopher (Hindi Edition) by Manisha Mathur explores the essential teachings of Confucius for living a harmonious life. It covers ancient wisdom, self-discovery, and mindfulness practices for personal growth and tranquility.

"All knowledge that the world has ever received comes from the mind...” in the quest for understanding one’s own mind, body, and soul, and to attain liberation, each man seeks spirituality as per his own means and understanding. Yoga, with its origin dating back to ancient India, has always been considered a pathway of achieving moksha. This edition combines the four paths of yoga as expounded by Swami Vivekananda in the nineteenth century.