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Incidentes na vida de uma escrava

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A verdadeira história da luta de um indivíduo pela autoidentidade, autopreservação e liberdade, este livro permanece entre as poucas narrativas de escravas escritas por uma mulher. Um relato autobiográfico, narra a notável odisseia de Harriet Ann Jacobs, cujo espírito destemido e a fé a levaram de uma vida de servidão e degradação na Carolina do Norte para a liberdade e o reencontro com os filhos no Norte dos Estados Unidos. Este foi um dos primeiros livros a tratar da luta pela liberdade das pessoas escravizadas, falando de abuso e assédio sexual, além da dificuldade de manterem seus papéis de mãe e mulheres.

Habt's mich gern

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Böck echt und unverfälscht Vollblutschauspieler Wolfgang Böck ist als Darsteller, Intendant und Wienerlied-Sänger einem breiten Publikum bekannt. Mit Christoph Frühwirth begibt sich der Oldtimer-Liebhaber in seinem Jaguar auf große Fahrt zu den "Raststationen" seiner Karriere: Bregenz, wo er in den 1970ern im Theater debütiert. Wiens Kaisermühlen, das ihm seine TV-Paraderolle als Trautmann beschert. Das Burgenland, wo er seit 2003 die Schlossspiele Kobersdorf leitet und das ihm als privater Rückzugsort dient. Begleiten Sie Wolfgang Böck auf der Fahrt zu diesen und vielen anderen Stationen seines Lebens. Mit zahlreichen Abbildungen

Everywhere an Oink Oink

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Award-winning playwright, screenwriter, and director David Mamet shares scandalous and laugh-out-loud tales from his four decades in Hollywood where he worked with some of the biggest names in movies.David Mamet went to Hollywood on top—a super successful playwright summoned west in 1980 to write a vehicle for Jack Nicholson. He arrived just in time to meet the luminaries of old Hollywood and revel in the friendship of giants like Paul Newman, Mike Nichols, Bob Evans, and Sue Mengers. Over the next forty years, Mamet wrote dozens of scripts, was fired off dozens of movies, and directed eleven himself.In Everywhere an Oink Oink, he revels of the taut and gag-filled professionalism of the film set. He depicts the ever-fickle studios and producers who piece by piece eat the artist alive. And he ponders the art of filmmaking and the genius of those who made our finest movies. With the bravado and flair of Mamet’s best theatrical work, this memoir describes a world gone by, some of our most beloved film stars with their hair down, and how it all got washed away by digital media and the woke brigade. The book is illustrated throughout with three-dozen of Mamet’s pungent cartoons and caricatures.

Homegrown

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The definitive account of the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing and the enduring legacy of Timothy McVeigh, leading to the January 6 insurrection—from acclaimed journalist Jeffrey Toobin.Timothy McVeigh wanted to start a movement.Speaking to his lawyers days after the Oklahoma City bombing, the Gulf War veteran expressed no regrets: killing 168 people was his patriotic duty. He cited the Declaration of Independence from memory: “Whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it.” He had obsessively followed the siege of Waco and seethed at the imposition of President Bill Clinton’s assault weapons ban. A self-proclaimed white separatist, he abhorred immigration and wanted women to return to traditional roles. As he watched the industrial decline of his native Buffalo, McVeigh longed for when America was great.New York Times bestselling author Jeffrey Toobin traces the dramatic history and profound legacy of Timothy McVeigh, who once declared, “I believe there is an army out there, ready to rise up, even though I never found it.” But that doesn’t mean his army wasn’t there. With news-breaking reportage, Toobin details how McVeigh’s principles and tactics have flourished in the decades since his death in 2001, reaching an apotheosis on January 6 when hundreds of rioters stormed the Capitol. Based on nearly a million previously unreleased tapes, photographs, and documents, including detailed communications between McVeigh and his lawyers, as well as interviews with such key figures as Bill Clinton, Homegrown reveals how the story of Timothy McVeigh and the Oklahoma City bombing is not only a powerful retelling of one of the great outrages of our time, but a warning for our future.

Hermann Hesse, poète ou rien

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En 1889, Hermann Hesse, douze ans, a déjà la ferme intention de devenir poète. Sa famille, extrêmement rigoriste, le croit atteint de démence, mais le jeune homme n’a de cesse d’accomplir la destinée qu’il s’est choisie. En 1946, il touche au but : le prix Nobel de littérature. Entre ces deux époques, une volonté farouche, un questionnement perpétuel, une existence entière consacrée aux valeurs humanistes et à la création. Toute l’oeuvre de Hermann Hesse est nimbée de cette aura universelle, délicate, touchant aux profondeurs de l’âme et ancrée dans l’amour de la nature.De son enfance en pays souabe à sa retraite sur la « colline aux serpents » d’un village du Tessin, François Mathieu démêle les fils de la vie du grand écrivain marqué par Nietzsche et les philosophies extrême-orientales. Hermann Hesse, poète ou rien dessine le portrait ciselé et vivant d’un génie littéraire engagé passionnément dans l’histoire allemande et européenne.

Mindhunter

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Em detalhes assustadores, Mindhunter mostra os bastidores de alguns dos casos mais terríveis, fascinantes e desafiadores do FBI.Durante as mais de duas décadas em que atuou no FBI, o agente especial John Douglas tornou-se uma figura lendária. Em uma época em que a expressão serial killer, assassino em série, nem existia, Douglas foi um oficial exemplar na aplicação da lei e na perseguição aos mais conhecidos e sádicos homicidas de nosso tempo. Como Jack Crawford em O Silêncio dos Inocentes, Douglas confrontou, entrevistou e estudou dezenas de serial killers e assassinos, incluindo Charles Manson, Ted Bundy e Ed Gein.Com uma habilidade fantástica de se colocar no lugar tanto da vítima quando no do criminoso, Douglas analisa cada cena de crime, revivendo as ações de um e de outro, definindo seus perfis, descrevendo seus hábitos e, sobretudo, prevendo seus próximos passos.Com a força de um thriller, ainda que terrivelmente verdadeiro, Mindhunter: o primeiro caçador de serial killers americano é um fascinante relato da vida de um agente especial do FBI e da mente dos mais perturbados assassinos em série que ele perseguiu. A história de Douglas serviu de inspiração para a série homônima da Netflix, que conta com a direção de David Fincher (Garota Exemplar e Clube da Luta) e Jonathan Groff, Holt McCallany e Anna Torv.

David Hume

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David Hume (1711–1776) Through his pursuit of a naturalistic grounding for morality and his forceful critique of supernaturalism, Scottish philosopher David Hume significantly undermined confidence in orthodox Christianity. Professor, minister, and philosopher James Anderson summarizes the major points of Hume’s thought and offers a critical assessment from a distinctively Reformed perspective. He shows that Hume’s arguments, far from refuting the Christian worldview, indirectly support that worldview by exposing the self-defeating implications of naturalism. Deepen your understanding of this immensely influential thinker, and you will be better able to engage with today’s secular challenges to faith. Endorsements “An uncommonly successful introduction, explanation, and assessment of the work of one of the most influential authors of the last three hundred years. Anderson’s account of Hume’s project, method, and principal conclusions is clear, accessible, and philosophically perceptive. In a remarkably short space, Anderson gives a very strong overview of Hume that makes Hume’s importance easy to understand. His assessment of the success of Hume’s overall project and individual assertions is rich, biblically serious, consistently Reformed, and likely to edify readers regardless of their previous exposure to Hume’s works.” —Bill Davis, Professor of Philosophy, Covenant College; former member, Hume Society “The skepticism of David Hume has frightened many who have sought to follow Christ. But James Anderson’s book shows that it is the followers of Hume who should be frightened. Anderson presents an account of Hume that is accurate and comprehensive, yet concise. It is easy to follow. And it shows clearly where Hume went wrong, and how his errors illumine the biblical alternative. Hume fell into skepticism because he failed to think God’s thoughts after him.” —John M. Frame, Professor of Systematic Theology and Philosophy Emeritus, Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando “James Anderson’s book on David Hume is a masterly summary and critique of one of the most important and influential philosophers in modern Western history. With clarity and insight, Anderson presents the overall structure of Hume’s philosophical work, as well as devastating criticisms of Hume’s epistemological project. Once read and grasped, this book will provide the context and proper, Christian critique for anyone wanting to pursue further study in Hume, or in Western thought since Hume. I am glad to have Anderson’s book in my library.” —K. Scott Oliphint, Dean of Faculty, Professor of Apologetics and Systematic Theology, Westminster Theological Seminary

Behind the Scenes: Thirty Years a Slave and Four Years in the White House

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"Behind the Scenes" is both a slave narrative and a portrait of the First Family, especially Mary Todd Lincoln, and is considered controversial for breaking privacy about them. It was also her claim as a businesswoman to be part of the new mixed-race, middle-class that was visible among the leadership of the black community. Elizabeth Hobbs Keckley (1818 – 1907) was a former slave who became a successful seamstress, civil activist, and author in Washington, DC. She was best known as the personal modiste and confidante of Mary Todd Lincoln, the First Lady. She created an independent business in the capital based on clients who were the wives of the government elite. Among them were Varina Davis, wife of Jefferson Davis; and Mary Anna Custis Lee, wife of Robert E. Lee. Where I Was Born Girlhood and Its Sorrows How I Gained My Freedom In the Family of Senator Jefferson Davis My Introduction to Mrs. Lincoln Willie Lincoln's Death-bed Washington in 1862-3 Candid Opinions Behind the Scenes The Second Inauguration The Assassination of President Lincoln Mrs. Lincoln Leaves the White House The Origin of the Rivalry Between Mr. Douglas and Mr. Lincoln Old Friends The Secret History of Mrs. Lincoln's Wardrobe in New York

Buongiorno professoressa

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Marina è dolce, romantica, indocile, e ha una doppia vita: per i colleghi e gli studenti è un'insegnante capace, entusiasta, che vive il suo lavoro come una serissima e meravigliosa missione. Ma di sera, quando rientra nella casetta che divide con l'anziana madre e un'adorabile tribù di gatti, entra in una dimensione misteriosa che solo lei conosce: quella delle fiabe, di cui è da sempre un'appassionata lettrice. È il suo mondo magico, in cui si immerge per rigenerarsi e tornare più forte a una quotidianità forse troppo solitaria. Ma la magia è un fenomeno strano, imprevedibile, può persino succedere che, senza preavviso, fuoriesca dalle pagine dei libri e inondi di raggi colorati la vita di tutti i giorni. A volte basta poco: anche un caleidoscopio trovato su una bancarella e una cravatta sgualcita possono diventare oggetti incantati. E trasformare goffe ragazzine in sfavillanti principesse, evocare inquietanti gatti neri, far sbocciare amori impensati. O addirittura restituire a vecchi bambini disillusi il loro antico, fanciullesco spirito di burattino. Vauro Senesi torna a raccontare il mondo della scuola, questa volta giocando con le favole in chiave contemporanea. Perché niente come una fiaba illumina le nostre vite nascoste.

The Lives of the Twelve Caesars, Volume 02: Augustus

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This book is perfectly adapted and layout, for a pleasant reading on a tablet, smartphone or computer. You can download a free sample of this book to test on your device. Keywords: The Lives of the Twelve Caesars, Volume 02: Augustus - Rome -- History -- Empire, Emperors -- Rome -- Biography -- Early works to 1800, 30 B.C.-284 A.D.

The Real Animal House

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The creator of Animal House at last tells the real story of the fraternity that inspired the iconic film -- a story far more outrageous and funny than any movie could ever capture.

Incidentes na vida de uma menina escrava

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Poderoso e contundente relato autobiográfico sobre a vida das mulheres escravizadas nos eua.Um dos mais poderosos relatos sobre o período da escravidão norte-americana, esta é a história de uma mulher em busca de sua identidade, sua sobrevivência e sua liberdade. Como diz Jarid Arraes no posfácio desta edição: "O fim da escravidão não foi o fim do racismo. Não foi o fim da pobreza, [...] da exclusão, do pensamento supremacista. [...] E, para os que se desconfortam nas cadeiras pensando 'quantas vezes ainda temos que falar sobre isso', minha resposta é: todas elas".

Lebenswege der berühmten Schriftstellerinnen

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In der Anthologie "Lebenswege der berühmten Schriftstellerinnen" entfaltet sich ein breites Spektrum literarischer Stile und Themen, die das Wesen und die Herausforderungen des Schriftstellerinnendaseins im 19. Jahrhundert erkunden. Die Sammlung umfasst eine faszinierende Vielfalt von Erzählungen, Gedichten und autobiografischen Schriften, die tief in das Leben und Wirken von Frauen eintauchen, deren Werke die literarische Landschaft ihrer Zeit nachhaltig prägten. Besonderes Augenmerk gebührt der literarischen Raffinesse und der thematischen Fülle, die in Arbeiten wie Droste-Hülshoffs naturverbundenen Gedichten oder Sands sozialkritischen Romanen zum Ausdruck kommen. Die beitragenden Autorinnen, darunter Annette von Droste-Hülshoff, Marceline Desbordes-Valmore und George Sand, sind emblematisch für die verschiedenen literarischen und kulturellen Bewegungen, die das 19. Jahrhundert prägten. Diese Werke offenbaren nicht nur die individuellen Lebenswege und kreativen Herausforderungen der Autorinnen, sondern auch eine gemeinsame Suche nach Ausdruck und Wahrheit in einer von Umbrüchen geprägten Epoche. Durch die perspicace Betrachtung gesellschaftlicher Normen und persönlicher Freiheiten bieten die Autorinnen eine kollektive, vielschichtige Perspektive auf weibliche Kreativität und Emanzipation. Für den Leser bietet diese Anthologie eine einzigartige Gelegenheit, diese prominenten Schriftstellerinnen und ihre vielfältigen literarischen Ansätze in einem Band zu entdecken. "Lebenswege der berühmten Schriftstellerinnen" lädt dazu ein, sich mit den literarischen, historischen und kulturellen Kontexten auseinanderzusetzen, die diese bedeutenden Werke durchdringen. Durch die Erkundung dieser Sammlung kann der Leser nicht nur sein literarisches Wissen vertiefen, sondern auch an einem reichhaltigen literarischen Diskurs teilnehmen, der sich durch die Stimmen und Visionen dieser bemerkenswerten Frauen entfaltet.

Die größten Schriftsteller und Schriftstellerinnen der deutschen Literatur

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Die Anthologie 'Die größten Schriftsteller und Schriftstellerinnen der deutschen Literatur' erkundet die beeindruckende Bandbreite der deutschsprachigen Literatur durch eine sorgfältig kuratierte Zusammenstellung von Essays und Analysen. Mit einem Spektrum an literarischen Stilen und Perspektiven bietet diese Sammlung ein umfassendes Bild der vielfältigen Ansätze, die deutsche Schriftsteller im Laufe der Geschichte geprägt haben. Besondere Aufmerksamkeit wird den Beiträgen gewidmet, die tiefgehende Einblicke in die Werke und den Einfluss herausragender Literaten wie Goethe, Schiller und weiteren ikonischen Figuren bieten. Die Werke der Anthologie enthüllen die literarische Dichte und kulturelle Bedeutung deutscher Schriftsteller, indem sie sowohl klassische als auch moderne Strömungen vereinen. Die Beiträge stammen von einer beeindruckenden Gruppe renommierter Autoren und Gelehrter, darunter Stefan Zweig, Theodor Lessing und Hugo Ball, die jeweils ihre einzigartige Perspektive auf den literarischen Kanon einbringen. Diese Autoren waren tief in literarische, kulturelle und philosophische Bewegungen verwoben, die die Landschaft der deutschsprachigen Literatur nachhaltig beeinflussten. Von der Romantik über die Moderne bis hin zu avantgardistischen Strömungen, die Sammlung reflektiert die historische Entwicklung sowie die kulturellen und gesellschaftlichen Einflüsse, die deutsche Literatur in all ihren Facetten geprägt haben. Diese multidimensionale Betrachtung ermöglicht es dem Leser, ein tiefgreifendes Verständnis für das schöpferische Schaffen der deutschen Literaturszene zu gewinnen. Diese sorgfältig zusammengestellte Anthologie ist ein unverzichtbares Werk für alle, die ein tieferes Verständnis für die Vielfalt und Komplexität deutscher Literatur erlangen möchten. Sie entführt den Leser auf eine intellektuelle Reise, die den kulturellen Reichtum und die tiefgründigen Reflexionen der enthaltenen Beiträge offenbart. Die Sammlung ermöglicht es, verschiedene Epochen, Gedankenräume und Stile zu erkunden und bietet eine seltene Gelegenheit, die unterschiedlichen, oft dialogischen Perspektiven innerhalb eines einzigen Bandes zu entdecken. Ein solches Werk bereichert nicht nur das Wissen über die literarische Historie, sondern fördert auch den ästhetischen Genuss und das kritische Denken.

Adoniram Judson

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On February 19, 1812, Adoniram Judson, his wife Ann, and a few others set sail for the Far East from their American homeland. The launching of these missionaries by a newly formed outreach society marked the beginning of Americans formally joining the modem missions movement.With the advent of 2012 comes recognition of the bicentennial of Judson’s departure and official start of the American missionary enterprise. This volume seeks to honor the life and mission of Judson while retelling his story for a new generation. With the occasion of the 200-year anniversary of Judson’s departure as a fitting context for such a presentation, the his- torians, theologians, and missiologists writing here under the guidance of editor Jason G. Duesing have endeavored not only to serve as Judson’s biographers of past events, but also as his interpreters of what they hope will take place in the present and future.Contributors include Paige Patterson, Michael A. G. Haykin, Robert Caldwell, Nathan A. Finn, Candi Finch, Keith E. Eitel, Gregory A. Wills, and Daniel L. Akin.

Works of John Bunyan — Volume 03

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As I walked through the wilderness of this world, I lighted on a certain place, where was a den;[1] and I laid me down in that place to sleep: and as I slept, I dreamed a dream. I dreamed, and, behold, “I saw a man clothed with rags, standing in a certain place, with his face from his own house, a book in his hand, and a great burden upon his back,” (Isa. 64:6; Luke 14:33; Psa. 38:4; Hab. 2:2; Acts 16:31). I looked, and saw him open the book,[2] and read therein; and as he read, he wept and trembled; and not being able longer to contain, he brake out with a lamentable cry, saying, “What shall I do?” (Acts 2:37).[3]

In Pursuit of the Wind

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Airmail Pilot Roy Warner went from being awarded the Aimail Fliers' Medal of Honor by President Roosevelt to being listed by every airline in the United States. Because of a simple act of loyalty to a friend he was without a job and has no prospects of one. Helped by a secret society of pilots called 'The Quiet Birdmen' he found out about new startup airline in Peru. Roy moved to Peru where he continued his flying career with Condor Airlines. He flew for Hugh Wells from 1937-1942. Roy found love and friendship in the Andes until his life is overtaken by war.

Cartas para Olivia Newton-John e Jamie Oliver mais jovens

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ESTE É UM EPISÓDIO DA OBRA "CARTA PARA O MEU JOVEM EU", DE JANE GRAHAM, QUE APRESENTAM CARTAS PARA OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN E JAMIE OLIVER MAIS JOVENS. SE QUISER LER TODAS AS CARTAS LEIA A OBRA COMPLETA. Se a viagem no tempo fosse uma possibilidade, o que você diria ao seu eu adolescente, caso o encontrasse? Em Carta Para Meu Jovem Eu, personalidades das mais diversas áreas refletem sobre o que teria sido bom saber antes. Elas também lembram aqueles momentos mágicos que gostariam de reviver. O livro inclui a participação especial de personalidades brasileiras.

La lance du destin

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Fruit de nombreuses années d’études de l’histoire occulte du nazisme, menées sous l’égide du Dr Johannes Stein, La Lance du destin est un projet romanesque bien singulier – pour ne pas dire plus – entrepris par Trevor Ravenscroft. Son titre renvoie à la Lance de Longinus, avec laquelle cet officier romain perça voici 2000 ans le flanc du Christ crucifié. Son propos est triple, puisqu’il s’agit d’établir la vérité historique de la sainte Lance, de définir l’étendue de ses pouvoirs occultes, et de raconter comment Adolf Hitler, dès qu’il la vit dans un état de transe dans la salle du Trésor de la Hofburg de Vienne, fit tout pour se l’approprier afin d’assurer la réussite de sa tentative de conquête mondiale.

Antimemorie

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Pubblicato per la prima volta nel 1967 e subito accolto con entusiasmo dalla critica d'oltralpe, Antimemorie rappresenta un abile e spregiudicato gioco letterario tra memoir e autobiografia, due generi tradizionalmente giocati sulla verità fattuale. Come già nel capolavoro La condizione umana, anche qui la vita, gli incontri e le vicende di questo straordinario intellettuale del secolo scorso sono spesso nascosti o distorti ad arte, talvolta quasi mascherati sotto l'immagine che di se stesso ci vuole regalare l'autore. Un procedimento che, pochi anni dopo, sarebbe stato definito autofiction.

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