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Gå på rov i dit familietræ - Lær din slægt at kende gennem deres efterladte skatte er anden del af første bind i slægtsforsknings-serien Glemte Danskere. Bogen er skrevet af journalist Dorte Kofoed. Bogen er en introduktion til slægtsforskning med konkrete eksempler fra Dortes egen...

Descubre cómo la inteligencia se ha convertido en una idea tan poderosa en la sociedad moderna Nos encontramos con la idea de la inteligencia en todos los rincones de nuestra vida moderna. A los padres se les dice que sus hijos crecerán siendo más inteligentes si escuchan piezas de Mozart...

Descubra o verdadeiro rosto do evangelismo brasileiro Em meio ao temor crescente de que o Brasil caminhe rumo a um "Evangelistão", O Brasil dos evangélicos, de Juliano Spyer, surge como uma leitura urgente e reveladora. Longe de simplificações e estereótipos, o autor traça um retrato vivo...

Ergründe die spirituelle Philosophie des Animismus und erlebe, wie alte Naturreligionen unsere moderne Sinnsuche erden. Wenn der hektische Alltag nach Entschleunigung verlangt, nimmt dich diese atmosphärische Reise mit in einen atmenden, bewussten Kosmos. Begreife dich nicht länger als...

"«Tu non sei normale» è una frase che chiunque, una volta nella vita, si è sentito rivolgere. "Normale" è una parola che sentiamo di continuo, poiché è il parametro con cui la società misura la soglia minima dell'accettabile. Vera Gheno smonta la circolarità capziosa di questo aggettivo, che indicherebbe sia chi si attiene alla norma sia ciò che detta la norma. Oggi, in una società frammentata in gruppi sociali diversissimi, l'autoreferenzialità del concetto è esplosa.

Una llamada a la esperanza: pensar colectivamente un futuro más libre, justo y verdaderamente humano. David Graeber nos recuerda que el mundo actual no es una fatalidad, sino una construcción humana. Su esperanza no es ingenua, sino una forma de acción: la certeza de que podemos imaginar y...

A cultural history of the phenomenon of the 'haunted house' as seen through art, architecture, and ghost stories. What makes a house haunted? Why do some buildings conjure up a reputation for being particularly creepy, while others leave us unmoved? Barring the possibility of a looming afterlife...

A busca da África no candomblé é uma importante inflexão e via de acesso ao entendimento crítico da profundidade histórica desse mundo em "criolização" e "mistura" dos novos movimentos sociais da crença e do...

Explore and understand the key ideas and movements in anthropology – the study of human societies and cultures and how they work. What does it mean to be human? Why do we have rituals? How do family structures differ around the world, and why? The Anthropology Book answers questions like these...

The ancient inheritance that made us who we areand is now driving us to ruin. Each of us is endowed with an inheritancea set of evolved biases and cultural tools that shape every facet of our behavior. For countless generations, this inheritance has taken us to ever greater heights: driving the...

Un examen profundo de cómo el racismo ha roto el pacto social, erosionado el bien común y dañado las vidas de todos los estadounidenses; un análisis sincero de cómo estas profundas heridas pueden comenzar a sanar. Si se compara con otras naciones industrializadas, Estados Unidos está...

"Journalist Hayley Campbell explores the often hidden world of those who work closely with death, finding compassion in unexpected settings. Campbell’s British accent and matter-of-fact delivery take the listener on a tour of mortuaries, postmortem experimentation, death-mask artistry...

In this "immersive, densely reported, and altogether remarkable first book [with] the texture and color of a first-rate novel" (New York Times), journalist Doug Bock Clark tells the epic story of the world's last subsistence whalers and the threats posed to a tribe on the brink. A New York Times...

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize In this groundbreaking work, evolutionary biologist Jared Diamond stunningly dismantles racially based theories of human history by revealing the environmental factors actually responsible for history’s broadest patterns. It is a story that spans 13,000 years of...

An accessible guide to the key milestones in Black history, culture, and society across the globe - from the ancient world to the present Discover the rich and complex history of the peoples of Africa, and the struggles and triumphs of Black cultures and communities around the world. With...

DE ÆLDRE ER NØGLEN TIL MENNESKETS OVERLEVELSE GENNEM HISTORIEN Få af os forventer, at det er i vores livs efterår, vi sætter det vigtigste aftryk på verden. Men i kulturer på tværs af kloden gør mennesker netop det. Menneskets alderdom er besynderlig. Ingen af de øvrige store...

Journey into humanity’s earliest spiritual practices to uncover ancient healing, spirit worlds, and altered states. Whether you need an eye-opening companion for your morning commute or seek a contemplative deep-listening experience, this immersive guide bridges the visible and invisible...

Plunge into a prehistoric survival thriller where you have exactly 24 hours to outlast a brutal, untamed wilderness. Stripped of modern conveniences, you are thrust into an immersive, tense fight for your life that will instantly transform your daily commute. With no tools and no training, every...

Survive a gripping historical adventure through the ancient Aztec empire where one wrong move could be your last. Awakening as an unprepared outsider in the bustling metropolis of Tenochtitlan, you must navigate towering temples, busy canals, and complex hierarchies to make it to sunset. Perfect...

Step into the brutal wilderness of late Paleolithic Eurasia and survive a single, atmospheric day as a nomadic hunter. Perfect for a focused morning commute, this deeply grounded prehistoric journey plunges you into the sensory reality of the Stone Age. Unwind with a contemplative blend of...