Títulos en Culturales y regionales

his book is about the memories that I have of growing up next to the beer joint. There were many men that made me laugh and there were a few that didn't. My Papaw, Marshall Millay, built the beer joint in 1942; he was curious to see what his old customers were up to... My Uncle, Stirman Millay, died at the Battle of Iwo Jima in 1945. He wanted to go see what the dumbbutts were up to. He pestered the other ghosts until they agreed to go with him.

"В моих мемуарах образ Дягилева остался живым и, как я смею думать, правдивым, но этот образ был слишком интимным: он был эскизом портрета Сергея Павловича Дягилева, а не С. П. Дягилева, великого человека, создателя новой художественной культуры, создателя новой эстетики, создателя "Мира искусства" и Русского балета. Я так живо представил себе это, что наедине с самим собой, перед самим собой густо покраснел и сейчас же откинул для себя возможность этого. Нет, все, что угодно, только не это — я никогда не стану "фаворитом"! Но что же тогда делать?

After the fall of Saigon, Vietnam, in April of 1975, a young, innocent boy faces the unthinkable. Having been separated from his homeland, he left behind all that he knew and loved and escaped years of devastation and war to go on a journey into the unknown. The childhood memories that seemed insignificant years ago suddenly become lifelines that help him push through depression and the difficult, dark days of a refugee camp filled with fear and uncertainties.

Red Dog was dead... A legend, the talisman of the Pilbara... My responsibility... How did I come to be digging his grave. This book is where it began and how I came to be Red Dog's vet.

For those considering walking the Camino de Santiago or just interested in learning more about it, the author shares what led him to his pilgrimage, his initial concerns, the preparation and experiences while walking, the time and financial investment, and his reflections after the walk. He offers a look at the Camino journey that begins before you take your first step and does not end even after your last.

" لا أذكر بالضبط تاريخ موت شريفة مختار، تلك المرأة البيضاء الطويلة المنسقة إلى حد ما، التي كانت تعرج من قدمها اليمنى، وتتدلى من أذنيها حلقات فضية كبيرة، لكني أذكر...

"بعض الأشياء في هذا العالم لا يجب أن تُقال، لا لغبائها ولا لقلة أهميتها ولكن بسبب الخوف من ردة فعل الناس... مثل العسلاج عندما يبدأ بالنمو مخضراً، يبدو خجلاً لكن...

Nura Hubijar Bazdulj je već decenijama hroničar i svjedok jednog vremena i jedne zemlje, kroz lične priče ljudi, njihovo traganje za ljubavlju il vlastitim identitetom. Pripovjedač koji nam kazuje ovu priču danas živi u Londonu i prisjeća se svog života i odrastanja u Bosni. Prisjeća se i ljubavi sa Almom koja odlazi od njega. Sjeća se i kad su odvedeni neki očevi u rat, sjeća se i vojnika... Uz miris i šum Temze sjeća se i kako je dobio šifrovano ime "Divlja ruža", incidenta zbog koga ga je Alma napustila.

Lasse Berghagen har inte bara Stockholm i sitt hjärta, utan i högsta grad även Dalarna. Här växte han upp under sommarloven, hit har han återvänt och nu tagit över släktgården i Svärdsjö. Ända sedan barndomen har hans dröm varit att äga en flakmoped. Och nu står den där! Gården är full av minnen från det evigt soliga sommarlovet – med abborrmete, kräftfiske, auktioner och mormors kloka och kärleksfulla omtankar. Om dessa minnen berättar Lasse Berghagen, liksom om flakmopedisten Hubbe Åkesson.

Die beliebte Moderatorin über ihre zweite Heimat. Der Libanon ist ein kleines Land voller Widersprüche: pulsierend, lebenslustig und gute Gerüche überall ... Auf der anderen Seite ein zerstörerischer Bürgerkrieg, dessen Narben auch noch immer deutlich sichtbar sind, Konflikte mit den Nachbarstaaten und Armut. Für Aline Abboud ist der Libanon ihre zweite Heimat: Geboren 1988 als Tochter eines Libanesen und einer Ostberlinerin verbrachte sie von klein auf ihre Sommerferien bei ihren Großeltern und ihren 15 Cousins und Cousinen im Libanon.

This book is an autobiography of my life growing up in a fundamentalist Mormon cult. The story details a life of living polygamy with three wives with struggles, triumphs, and family drama. After forty-five years I found my way out of the cult mentality and peace in a new life experience.

A Story of Courage, Faith, and the Power of Love Against All Odds. Heroes aren’t born; they are shaped by adversity. In the midst of racial tension and societal challenges of the 1970s, Pat and BJ Magley defied the odds. Their love—once condemned by family, society, and even the law—became the foundation of a mission far greater than themselves. Pat, a white man with dreams of playing in the NBA, and BJ, a Black woman with an unshakable spirit, fought against the racism that sought to keep them apart.

Книга "Пазолини. Умереть за идеи" исследует творчество Пьера Паоло Пазолини от поэзии до художественной литературы, от театра до кино, от журналистики до литературной критики, предлагая читателю взгляд на его работы как на единое целое. Автор Роберто Карнеро анализирует различные фазы творчества Пазолини, пересекая их в постоянно меняющемся творческом дискурсе. Книга выделяет великие "пазолинские" темы, такие как молодость, отношения с религией и политикой, ностальгия по прошлому и апокалиптическая фаза последних лет.

या पुस्तकात जगातील स मोठी लोकशाही अस्तित्वात कशी आली या घटनेचा मानवी पैलू सांगण्याचा प्रयत्न लेखकाने केला आहे. चमकदार उदाहरणं आणि सखोल संशोधनानं समृद्ध अशा या पुस्तकासोबत बीबीसी रेडिओ सीरिज4 या मालिकेच्या माध्यमातून लेखकाने अध्यात्म क्षेत्रातील भगवान बुद्धांपासून ते भांडवलशहा धीरूभाई अंबानींपर्यंत 50 भारतीय जीवनांचा आढावा घेतला आहे.

In questo libro unico nel suo genere, che offre riflessioni storiche, personali e spirituali - alcune mai condivise prima d'ora - Sua Santità il Dalai Lama racconta la storia completa della sua lotta con la Cina per salvare il Tibet e il suo popolo, da quasi settantacinque anni. Sua Santità il Dalai Lama ha dovuto combattere contro le autorità cinesi per quasi tutta la vita. Aveva solo 16 anni quando la Cina ha invaso il Tibet, nel 1950, appena 19 quando incontrò per la prima volta il Presidente Mao e 25 quando fu costretto a fuggire in esilio in India.

Are you in an abusive relationship? Are you being controlled by others who say they care about you? Do you feel you have no power to change your life? Toxic people can be found anywhere in everyday life. They can be found in intimate relationships, in the workplace and in places of worship. They are self-centred, abusive, manipulative, and lacking empathy. They may be referred to as narcissistic, selfish, or sociopathic. They often mask their negative traits by being charming or friendly.

In AND SHE WAS, Rachel Dover takes listeners on a profound and deeply personal journey of self-discovery and transformation. Through candid reflections and poignant anecdotes, Rachel shares her experiences of transitioning, capturing the emotional highs and lows of her journey with raw honesty and humour. From the initial struggles of self-acceptance and the courage to come out, to navigating the complexities of surgical transition and finding peace in her new identity, Rachel's story is one of resilience, courage, and ultimate triumph.

Discover the life of Som Tamang, a true hero of the Himalayas, and be inspired by his incredible journey of triumph against all odds. Penned by award-winning former ABC journalist Kirsty Nancarrow, Som's life is a testament to the incredible strength of the human spirit, and the enduring power of hope and a singular purpose - to protect girls in Nepal from trafficking and child marriage.

Rebecca Makonnen a toujours su que sa situation familiale était hors du commun. En fouillant ses origines, elle met pourtant au jour une histoire encore plus improbable. De secrets dévoilés en révélations inattendues, elle livre un récit ­déconstruit et troublant. Comme si on la suivait dans le passé, dans son sang, en temps réel. Un témoignage haletant et bouleversant, porté par une plume sensible, qui se lit comme un roman.

"Reclaim Your Worth: A Story of Abuse, Empowerment, and Building a Life on My Terms" by Jean Ibanez Payne is a gripping memoir detailing her journey from a young Latina navigating societal expectations to reclaiming her power and identity. Jean vividly recounts experiences in male-dominated environments like the military and corporate sectors, where she faced harassment, discrimination, and personal trauma that left her feeling powerless and unseen.