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Revised and updated to reflect recent Russian and Western scholarship on the subject, this new edition maintains the 1995 original's distinction as a crucial volume in the history of World War II and of the Soviet Union and the most informed and compelling perspective on one of the greatest military confrontations of all time.

What exactly is the Western literary canon? Why does it contain certain works and not others? And what do particular works in the Western canon tell us about the development of literature and civilization? Explore these and other thought-provoking lectures with a thorough investigation of more than 30 key works of the Western canon and the critical roles they played-and continue to play-in the development of Western literature.

In a rarified world of scientific research, a revolution has been brewing. Its activists are not anarchists, but rather Nobel Laureates in physics and economics and pony-tailed graduates, mathematicians, and computer scientists from all over the world. They have formed an iconoclastic think-tank and their radical idea is to create a new science: complexity. They want to know how a primordial soup of simple molecules managed to turn itself into the first living cell--and what the origin of life some four billion years ago can tell us about the process of technological innovation today.

Widely respected as a civil libertarian, legal educator, and defense attorney extraordinaire, Alan M. Dershowitz has also been a passionate though not uncritical supporter of Israel. In this audiobook, he presents an ardent defense of Israel's rights, supported by indisputable evidence. Dershowitz takes a close look at what Israel's accusers and detractors are saying about this war-torn country. He accuses those who attack Israel of international bigotry and backs up his argument with hard facts.

We explore the history of the Central Intelligence Agency by telling the stories of the individuals who lived through it. We'll discuss the villains, the victims, and the heroes. We'll uncover the motivations and the ideals of the people who set into motion world-changing events that have steered global politics along the course that has led us to where we are today.

For thousands of years, Jews have looked to the Hebrew Bible, also known as the Old Testament by Christians, for their origins, and have located in them the tenets of their faith. However, much of what is recognized today as Judaism does not appear in the Bible. How did Judaism develop from its biblical roots to the highly developed system we know today? What has changed - and what has remained constant? In this series of 24 spirited and provocative lectures, Professor Gafni investigates how the Jewish faith struggled to continually redefine itself during the first thousand years after the completion of the last books of the Hebrew Bible.

In the summer of 2023, the entire world fixated on a single news story that captured every headline on every media outlet: the search and rescue operation for OceanGate's Titan research submersible and the ultimate tragic fate of its five crew members. The media frenzy was fueled by many captivating storylines, but its primary focus was the villain at the center of it all, Stockton Rush: cofounder and CEO of OceanGate, and the ill-fated vessel's pilot and designer.

The Dust Index descubre libros olvidados e ideas ocultas. Cada episodio se adentra en historias, obras y teorías poco conocidas y especializadas que no encontrarás en los medios más populares. Desde guías inusuales hasta creencias extrañas, el podcast revela lo que se ha dejado atrás y te invita a pensar de forma diferente.

Welcome to the Chechen Free Dispatch, the first and only English-language podcast about Chechnya. Starting with a three part series "Chechnya Burns | The Forge of Modern Russia" we will uncover the history of the Chechen wars of the late 1990s and their profound effects on modern Russia. Through a partnership with the Chechen Government in Exile, we can now broadcast the truth about Chechnya - its people, history, current situation, and future. Stay tuned for expert anaclasis, exclusive interviews, and a perspective you can't get anywhere else. LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/chechenfreedispatch

Dive into the enchanting world of A Medley of Weather Lore, where you’ll discover a delightful collection of poems, proverbs, and folklore that celebrate each month of the year. Curated by A. Gramour, this compilation invites you to explore the wisdom of the seasons through the art of language.

Immerse yourself in a captivating exploration of ancient Greek storytelling with Golden Porch! This unique narrative sheds light on the often-overlooked treasures of childrens literature, drawing from the timeless Odes of Pindar rather than the typical myths. Journey through celebrated tales like Jasons epic quest and the magical origins of Castor and Pollux, alongside lesser-known stories brought to life by one of the greatest poets of the Classical age. Retold by a passionate classicist with a deep love for Greek mythology, this book promises to enchant and inspire readers of all ages. (...

Dive into the captivating world of ancient mythology with this extensive collection of both the prominent and lesser-known deities of Greece and Rome. Explore the vibrant festivals that celebrated these gods, and enjoy retellings of their most famous myths that have shaped our cultural heritage. (Summary by Sibella)

Audrey Hepburn is an icon like no other, yet the image many of us have of Audrey—dainty, immaculate—is anything but true to life. Here, for the first time, Sam Wasson presents the woman behind the little black dress that rocked the nation in 1961. The first complete account of the making of...

Over the centuries, two important beliefs arose in Europe: a faith that man could order his own destiny and that progress was normal. By 1900, doubts arose concerning traditional Western values. The continuing problems of the world's poor, environmental deterioration, the inequality of women, and continued warfare pose real questions about the advancement of the human race.

Dive into the enchanting world of folklore with American Myths and Legends, a captivating collection by Charles M. Skinner. This work builds upon his acclaimed multivolume series, Myths and Legends of Our Own Land, bringing to life the tales that have shaped the American imagination. Join us in exploring the rich tapestry of stories that echo through the ages in this first volume of two. - Summary by ChuckW

ആന്ധ്ര അരി, വിമോചന സമരവും സി.ഐ.എ.യും, രാജന്‍ വധം, കൂത്തുപറമ്പ് വെടിവയ്പ്, കരിക്കന്‍വില്ല കൊലക്കേസ്, ലാവ്‌ലിന്‍ കേസ്, മുത്തങ്ങ സംഭവം, സോളാര്‍ അഴിമതി തുടങ്ങി മലയാളക്കരയെ പിടിച്ചുലച്ച ആരോപണങ്ങളും വിവാദങ്ങളും.

Each book is summarised to convey a brief idea of what each one has to offer the interested listener, while a 'Speed Read' for each book delivers a quick sense of what each book is like to read and a highly compressed summary of the main points of the book in question. The titles covered include thought-provoking classics on psychology, mindfulness, rationality, the brain, mathematical and economic thought and practical philosophy. Books about self-improvement as well as historically interesting accounts of how the mind works can also be found.

Most times left solely within the confine of plantation narratives, slavery was far from a land-based phenomenon. This book reveals for the first time how it took critical shape at sea. Expanding the gaze even more widely, the book centers on how the oceanic transport of human cargoes - known as the infamous Middle Passage - comprised a violently regulated process foundational to the institution of bondage. Sowande' Mustakeem's groundbreaking study goes inside the Atlantic slave trade to explore the social conditions and human costs embedded in the world of maritime slavery.

Vous maitrisez peut-être vos classiques du rock ou de la pop sur le bout des doigts… mais connaissez-vous leur origine ? L’instant précis qui a poussé des artistes comme Deep Purple, U2, les Rita Mitsouko, les Cranberries, Bob Dylan, Peter Gabriel, Pink Floyd, Neil Young, Midnight Oil, Renaud, Bruce Springsteen, AC/DC, Lou Reed, Sex Pistols, Nirvana, Coldplay, Rage Against The Machine, Trust, les Beatles, Amy Winehouse, Lynyrd Skynyrd, les Rolling Stones, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Bob Marley, Eric Clapton ou encore George Michael à s’armer de leur plume et de leur instrument, ...