Títulos en Culturales y regionales

"Hu Anyan’s I Deliver Parcels in Beijing, translated by Jack Hargreaves, offers an unvarnished dispatch from the front lines of the gig economy, written by a guy who’s held nearly every low-wage, low-reward job on the market (delivery driver, security guard, convenience store clerk, bicycle...

From sharecropper's son in Depression-era South Carolina to hearing coordinator for the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Bowman shares his inspiring life story. Born in Summerton, S.C., in 1931, young Bertie was raised by his stepmother and strict father to do his share of the farm work, in...

Award-winning comedian Zarna Garg turns her astonishing life story into a hilarious memoir, spilling all the chai on her wild ride from escaping an arranged marriage and homelessness in India to carving her own path in America and launching a dazzling second act in midlife. “A deeply honest...

INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A glorious chronicle of a life like none other—enlightening, entertaining, surprising, empowering—and a testament to the world-changing power of Black motherhood “A beautiful and brave story of strong women, fierce mothering, and the power of...

Roots of Grace is a powerful, intergenerational memoir that weaves personal history with the untold story of Eritrea. Through vivid storytelling, Dawit Gebremichael Habte traces his journey from childhood in Asmara and Addi-Hayo, through war anddiaspora, to leadership in America, showing how family, faith, and community form the foundation of the identity we carry forward.

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. In 1987, during a night shift in Dublin, a syringe containing HIV-positive blood pierced Dr. Patrick Treacy's leg. At thirty-one, he went from doctor to patient in an instant, facing years of tests and the possibility that his life might be cut short...

A narrative full of adrenaline rush intertwined with warm Moroccan hospitality. L'Eid, Boujloud, and summer. On how thick a human mask and understanding can be while not only beetles fall victims to the Feast of Sacrifice. An amusingly reflective story about real incidents and humanity amidst intercultural holidays in the 'Land of Liquid Gold.' Moroccan traditions, dialect, cuisine, and products through comparative lenses. Suitable and enriching for all ages. Animal sacrifice discussion could feel too detailed for very young and sensitive listeners.

"A revelatory story about acceptance, pride, and the many ways even a seemingly prejudiced family can surprise us" by the bestselling author of Magic Season ( The Washington Post ). Indie Next List "Great Read" Selection American Library Association's Inaugural "Rainbow List" Selection In this...

Embark on a journey of unparalleled resilience and human spirit with Ernest Shackleton's Endurance expedition. In the icy grip of the Antarctic, Shackleton and his crew set out in 1914 on a quest to traverse the frozen continent. Yet, fate had other plans. As the Endurance became ensnared in the...

In 1979, following the US-Taiwan break in diplomatic relations, a family emigrates from Taiwan to North America—only to arrive in the midst of a deep recession. With few job prospects, the parents make a wrenching decision: to return to Taiwan for work, leaving their children behind in Vancouver. At just twelve years old, Wiley, the youngest child, suddenly finds herself unsupervised with only two rules to live by: study hard and stay out of trouble.

Nirenberg: The Education of a Texas Public Servant offers a compelling portrait of Ron Nirenberg’s eight-year tenure as mayor of San Antonio, the seventh largest city in the United States. From 2017 to 2025, Nirenberg guided the city through times of crisis and opportunity with a compassionate, pragmatic approach that defied partisan expectations and earned broad popular support. Winning six elections and numerous referenda, he became San Antonio’s longest-serving mayor since Henry Cisneros.

Benim Üniversitelerim, Gorki’nin yaşamının önemli bir dönemini ve entelektüel gelişimini anlatır. Eğitim, mücadele ve bireysel gelişim temaları ön plandadır.

Maksim Gorki’nin otobiyografik eserlerinden Ekmeğimi Kazanırken, yazarın zorlu yaşam mücadelesini ve çalışma hayatını çarpıcı bir şekilde aktarır.

In the spring of 1992, Los Angeles exploded into chaos. As the city burned in the wake of the Rodney King verdict, Korean-American neighborhoods came under siege. While many fled, a group of residents climbed onto rooftops with rifles in hand — ready to defend their homes and businesses when the police could not, or would not. Tony Moon was one of them.

'An unforgettable and moving portrait of working-class alienation ... I read it in one sitting' JAMES REBANKS 'Utterly compelling. I couldn't put this down! It picks you up and takes you on a journey that will leave you changed' REBECCA SMITH A BOOKSELLER BOOK OF THE MONTH --- I'm England till I...

What lies behind London’s youth violence crisis? What is its impact on the mental health of its victims? How are their families and the wider community affected? Mental health nurse Dorcas Gwata has worked closely with vulnerable young people involved in the knife crime, sexual exploitation...

Read by the author. INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER One of Town & Country’s Best Books of the Fall "A sunny celebration of a life well lived in the South of France—except for the bloody plumbing." —KIRKUS REVIEWS In 1971, at the beginning of Monty Python mania, Eric Idle bought a...

Karpoori Thakur, often called Jannayak, was a legendary leader from Bihar who had a significant impact on India’s politics. In early 2024, he was posthumously honoured with the Bharat Ratna in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to society. Commemorating his birth centenary, this...

#1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER FINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD LONGLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK Named one of the Best Books of the Year by The New Yorker The Globe and Mail The Guardian Winnipeg Free Press NPR Slate ...

An entertaining and openhearted tale of a naïf eventually getting to understand a complex, glittering, beautiful and often cruel society - at least a little. When Simon Kuper left London for Paris in his early thirties, he wasn't planning to make a permanent move. Paris, however, had other...