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Escolhas difíceis

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O documento de uma vida marcada por amor, dever e dilemas, Escolhas difíceis é o relato da favorita à corrida presidencial norte-americana e uma das mulheres mais emblemáticas de nosso tempo. Ex-primeira-dama da nação mais poderosa do mundo, alvo de escândalos pessoais e políticos, secretária de Estado em um dos momentos mais conturbados da política internacional e pré-candidata à presidência dos Estados Unidos, Hillary Clinton é uma das mulheres mais emblemáticas de nosso tempo. Em Escolhas difíceis, livro-chave para a compreensão do mundo contemporâneo, ela relembra com detalhes e revelações inéditas seus dias como chefe do corpo diplomático do presidente Barack Obama. Depois das eleições presidenciais de 2008, Hillary Rodham Clinton esperava apenas retomar seu mandato como senadora, mas o recém-eleito presidente Obama tinha outros planos para sua ex-adversária de partido e lhe fez um convite irrecusável. Assim, Hillary se tornou secretária de Estado. Em Escolhas difíceis, a autora faz uma viagem de volta aos quatro anos em que ocupou o mais alto posto da diplomacia americana revisitando os principais momentos dessa trajetória. Em linguagem franca e direta, Hillary se concentra na parceria com o presidente Obama e em como tiveram de conduzir negociações, acordos e tomar decisões sobre duas guerras, as inúmeras alianças políticas que precisavam ser restabelecidas ou fortalecidas e sobre que caminho seguir para superar uma crise financeira global. A caçada a Osama bin Laden e as relações com as nações do Oriente Médio merecem destaque. Além disso, ela faz questão de relembrar os 112 países que visitou e o que eles representaram em seus passos. Ao longo de Escolhas difíceis, o leitor revive os grandes dilemas enfrentados por Hillary. Ela também oferece ao leitor observações sinceras sobre sua eterna busca para equilibrar razão e emoção durante todas as provações que enfrentou ao longo de sua vida e reflete sobre o que significou – e significa – ser mulher na sociedade moderna, ainda mais ocupando um alto cargo público e representando os interesses de milhões de cidadãos mundo afora. A obra ainda inclui um posfácio inédito no qual Hillary disserta a respeito das motivações que a levaram a concorrer mais uma vez às prévias das eleições para a presidência pelo partido democrata, que terão início em 1º de fevereiro, com a definição do candidato a ser realizada em 14 de junho. Escolhas difíceis é narrado como uma longa e cativante conversa, mesclando impressões pessoais com informações e detalhes relevantes sobre a geopolítica global. Assim, as memórias de Hillary se tornam leitura obrigatória para amantes de história e política e também para aqueles que querem conhecer mais sobre as estratégias e ações que mantêm os Estados Unidos como um dos principais líderes em um mundo cada vez mais global.

Jim the Swim

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This is the story of his life (so far). This is a story of determination, dedication, and discipline. This is the story of Jim the Swim, OBE. He hopes you enjoy it.

Un año de mi vida

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-Durante un año, en las páginas de la revista Destino, fueron apareciendo puntualmente cada semana, bajo el título de «Notas», las observaciones que a Miguel Delibes le iba sugiriendo la realidad cotidiana. Como dice él mismo, «el numeroso y estimulante epistolario que he recibido a lo largo de su publicación fragmentada me llevan a pensar que si, dispersas, fuero útiles en su día para unos, reunidas ahora en un solo volumen pueden resultar igualmente eficaces para otros». Rehuyendo la reiteración y lejos de cualquier forma de narcisismo literario, Delibes nos va dando la medida de su personalidad al consignar sus impresiones sobre todo cuanto pasa ante su retina de observador atento.

A Loaded Gun

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A passionate and deeply researched reassessment of Emily Dickinson’s life and singular legacy in American arts and lettersWe think we know Emily Dickinson: the Belle of Amherst, virginal, reclusive, and possibly mad. But in A Loaded Gun, Jerome Charyn introduces us to a different Emily Dickinson: the fierce, brilliant, and sexually charged poet who wrote:My Life had stood—a Loaded Gun—…Though I than He— may longer liveHe longer must—than I—For I have but the power to kill,Without—the power to die—Through interviews with contemporary scholars, close readings of Dickinson’s correspondence and handwritten manuscripts, and a suggestive, newly discovered photograph that is purported to show Dickinson with her lover, Charyn’s literary sleuthing reveals the great poet in ways that have only been hinted at previously: as a woman who was deeply philosophical, intensely engaged with the world, attracted to members of both sexes, and able to write poetry that disturbs and delights us today.

Svære valg

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Hillary Clintons erindringer Hillary Clintons deler i sin nye bog ud af sine erfaringer fra sine fire år som USA's udenrigsminister. Det bliver den ultimative bog for dem, der er interesseret i international politik og USA's rolle i verden. Hendes forrige bog blev en international bestseller, og alle forventer, at hendes nye bog kun bliver endnu større. Hillary Clinton vil skrive om sin egen rolle og reflekterer over dramatiske begivenheder som Osama Bin Ladens tilfangetagelse, Gadaffis fald og Libyens skæbne, situationen i Irak og Afghanistan og Det Arabiske Forår. Hun fortæller også om vanskelighederne med at bygge diplomatiske forbindelser til Nordkorea og supermagten Kina, hun delagtiggør læseren i nogle af Det Hvide Hus' nøgle diskussioner og forholder sig til USA's rolle internationalt. Gennem personlige anekdoter fortæller hun ikke mindst om sit samarbejde med Barack Obama og med andre store ledere rundt omkring i verden.

De la tierra del delito, a la tierra prometida

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Su rostro es respetado en los bajos fondos de Londres. Sus negocios de drogas le proporcionan miles de libras. Entre áticos, coches de lujo, ropa de diseño y mujeres, tiene todo cuanto desea. Es violento y muy eficaz cuando se trata de cobrar una deuda o deshacerse de gente indeseable. Pero una noche, en plena calle, golpea a un joven con demasiada fuerza... Su vida está a punto de cambiar, esta vez radicalmente. Este es su testimonio.

Wanderings in Three Continents

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Highly readable tales recount the rip-roaring adventures of swashbuckling pirates and buccaneers of the Spanish Main. Includes ''The Ghost of Captain Brand,'' ''Tom Chist and the Treasure Box,'' ''Jack Ballister''s Fortunes,'' ''The Ruby of Kishmoor,'' and other tales. (Goodreads)

A Journal of Impressions in Belgium

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In 1914, at the age of 51, the novelist and poet May Sinclair volunteered to leave the comforts of England to go to the Western Front, joining the Munro Ambulance Corps ministering to wounded Belgian soldiers in Flanders. Her experiences in the Great War, brief and traumatizing as they were, permeated the prose and poetry she wrote after this time. Witness of great human pain and tragedy, Sinclair was in serious danger of her life on multiple occasions. This journal makes no attempt to be anything more than a journal: a lucid, simple, heart-breaking account of war at first hand.

The Underground Railroad

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The Underground Railroad anthology is a profound exploration into one of the most significant movements in American history, examining the courageous journey from bondage to freedom through a diverse array of narratives and literary styles. This collection masterfully intertwines historical accounts, personal narratives, and rich storytelling, creating a tapestry that highlights the resilience and tenacity of those who risked everything for liberty. Each piece resonates with the vibrant urgency of its time, offering stark, illuminating insights into the socio-political landscape that fostered this clandestine network. This anthology brings together the evocative voices of William Still, Laura S. Haviland, and Sarah Bradford, whose collective contributions paint a vivid picture of the Underground Railroad. Rooted in their diverse personal experiences and connections to the abolitionist movement, these authors enrich the anthology with their deep commitment to truth and justice. Their narratives are aligned with the broader abolitionist literary movement, reflecting the urgency of their historical moment while providing a timeless reflection on human rights and dignity. Readers will find The Underground Railroad a compelling and enlightening read, replete with multifaceted perspectives that invite reflection and discussion. The collection serves as an educational treasure trove, offering insights into the past while fostering a continuous dialogue about freedom and equality. This anthology invites readers to immerse themselves in a powerful historical narrative, capturing the indomitable spirit of a people's fight for justice across a multitude of powerful, interwoven accounts.

Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl

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Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl Harriet Ann Jacobs, african-american writer (1813-1897) This ebook presents «Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl», from Harriet Ann Jacobs. A dynamic table of contents enables to jump directly to the chapter selected. Table of Contents - About This Book - Linda Brent - Motto - Preface By The Author - Introduction By The Editor - Childhood - The New Master And Mistress - The Slaves' New Year's Day - The Slave Who Dared To Feel Like A Man - The Trials Of Girlhood - The Jealous Mistress - The Lover - What Slaves Are Taught To Think Of The North - A Perilous Passage In The Slave Girl's Life - The New Tie To Life - Fear Of Insurrection - The Church And Slavery - Another Link To Life - Scenes At The Plantation - The Flight - Months Of Peril - The Children Sold - New Perils - The Loophole Of Retreat - Christmas Festivities - Still In Prison - The Candidate For Congress - Competition In Cunning - Important Era In My Brother's Life - New Destination For The Children - Aunt Nancy - Preparations For Escape - Northward Bound - Incidents In Philadelphia - The Meeting Of Mother And Daughter - A Home Found - The Old Enemy Again - Prejudice Against Color - The Hairbreadth Escape - A Visit To England - Renewed Invitations To Go South - The Confession - The Fugitive Slave Law - Free At Last - Appendix

François Varillon

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Avec des ouvrages à grand succès, comme La souffrance de Dieu, L'humilité de Dieu ou Joie de croire, joie de vivre, le père François Varillon a été l'une des figures marquantes du catholicisme français au XXe siècle. Par ses écrits, ses conférences, son rayonnement, il a marqué plusieurs générations de chrétiens dans son souci de présenter autrement le visage de Dieu et celui du christianisme. D'une plume claire et alerte, Étienne Fouilloux fait le portrait de ce pédagogue et spirituel hors pair. Rompant avec l'Action française dans sa jeunesse, le père Varillon a accompagné durant quelques décennies ce catholicisme engagé, imprégné des valeurs de l'Action catholique, qui prépara l'évolution conciliaire. Une belle évocation d'un homme attentif d'un même mouvement à la " beauté du monde " et à la " souffrance des hommes "

Story of a Soul

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Tune into the Catholic Classics podcast to hear the book read aloud with additional expert commentary! The powerful witness of St. Thérèse of Lisieux’s spiritual journey empowers all the faithful to strive for heaven. Story of a Soul, the third book of the Catholic Classics series, is created in collaboration with the Carmelites and uses the only full authorized English translation of this classic work. Often considered one of the most influential and inspiring works of the Church, this classic yet relevant text was written by Doctor of the Church St. Thérèse of Lisieux and details her life and love for the Lord in spite of trial and illness. Through the years, it has remained a key reflection on the spiritual life for believers who seek to love God with all their hearts. Exploring topics that St. Thérèse learned throughout her life, Story of a Soul teaches Catholics how to embrace their spiritual “littleness” as a quick path to heaven, how to live their call to love, and how to choose God in the midst of great suffering. This text draws readers ever closer to God as St. Thérèse details the events of her life and her prayer, both of which were focused solely on deep intimacy with God and honoring him. Featuring the only full authorized English translation, this special version renews Catholics' understanding and appreciation of this spiritual classic. It also includes: Expert commentary to make the text more approachable to readers by Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk, O.P., and Anne-Elisabeth Giuliani A foreword by Cardinal Anders Arborelius, O.C.D. An insert of sacred art of St. Thérèse from Ascension’s Sacred Art Collection of Holy Men and Women by Tianna Williams 25 images from the life of St. Thérèse throughout the book from the Carmelites

Hollywood Love Stories

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From the earliest days of Hollywood, the pressures of fame led to a febrile atmosphere among its stars. The magic of the movies made audiences’ pulses quicken, but what was really happening in the lives of the actors up on the silver screen? Hollywood Love Stories looks at 14 real-life love affairs across the golden age of the movies, from the 1920s to the 1970s, from Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford to Ingrid Bergman and Roberto Rossellini.

Cross Creek

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Originally published in 1942, Cross Creek has become a classic in modern American literature. For the millions of readers raised on The Yearling, here is the story of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings's experiences in the remote Florida hamlet of Cross Creek, where she lived for thirteen years. From the daily labors of managing a seventy-two-acre orange grove to bouts with runaway pigs and a succession of unruly farmhands, Rawlings describes her life at the Creek with humor and spirit. Her tireless determination to overcome the challenges of her adopted home in the Florida backcountry, her deep-rooted love of the earth, and her genius for character and description result in a most delightful and heartwarming memoir.

Cristiano Ronaldo. Biografia

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Poznaj prawdziwą historię jednego z najlepszych piłkarzy w historii futbolu!Może się wydawać, że o Cristiano Ronaldo powiedziano i napisano już wszystko. Na ile jednak znany kibicom wizerunek piłkarza jest zgodny z prawdą? Ta książka pokazuje, jak złożoną osobowością jest Portugalczyk. I jak niewiele wiedzieli o nim dotychczas nawet jego najwierniejsi fani.W tej biografii nie znajdziecie wielu statystyk, opisów meczów i akcji CR7. Dowiecie się za to, że już w wieku 14 lat wymykał się nocami do siłowni, niewiele brakowało, by zakontraktowała go FC Barcelona, a gdy już jako nastolatek oglądał mecz Realu w telewizji, powiedział kolegom: „Kiedyś będę tam grał”.Guillem Balagué wybrał się na Maderę, do Lizbony, Manchesteru, Madrytu. Odwiedził dziesiątki miejsc, rozmawiał z setkami osób, poszukując odpowiedzi na jedno pytanie: kim jest Cristiano Ronaldo? Piłkarz nie chciał, by ta książka się ukazała. Właśnie dlatego, że jest szczera, obiektywna, PRAWDZIWA.A przez to najlepsza, jaka dotychczas o Ronaldo powstała.Piłkarska Książka Roku w Wielkiej Brytanii – „Cross Sports Book Awards”. Ta książka jest inna, bo nie stanowi tylko zbioru pochlebstw dla Cristiano i podsumowania jego licznych osiągnięć. Przede wszystkim to opowieść o Cristiano-człowieku, a nie tylko Cristiano-piłkarzu. To próba analizy charakteru i osobowości faceta, który dzięki ciężkiej pracy i determinacji wspiął się na szczyt świata, ale po drodze nie raz musiał mierzyć się z bólem i nie ustrzegł się błędów. Mateusz Wojtylak, redaktor naczelny RealMadryt.pl Dla mnie jest przede wszystkim ofiarą własnego wizerunku. Dyskutując o jego wyglądzie i zachowaniu, zapominamy bowiem, jak wielkim jest piłkarzem i jak wiele pracy kosztowało go dotarcie na szczyt. Szczęśliwie książka Balagué potrafi pogodzić obie rzeczywistości: czytając o Ronaldo-sportowcu, zaczynamy rozumieć, skąd wziął się Ronaldo-narcyz, a czytając o Ronaldo-narcyzie, nie tracimy szacunku dla Ronaldo-sportowca. Michał Okoński, dziennikarz „Tygodnika Powszechnego”, autor bloga „Futbol jest okrutny” Największą zaletą tej książki jest to, że autor zdaje sobie doskonale sprawę, iż wszystko, co mówi Cristiano oraz ludzie z jego otoczenia, jest częścią wielkiej kampanii promocyjnej, a nie prawdą. Wybiera więc inne źródła, dzięki czemu nawet sam piłkarz mógłby właśnie od Balagué dowiedzieć się, jaki jest naprawdę. Lepszej biografii CR7 nie było. I nie będzie. Leszek Orłowski, „Piłka Nożna” i NC+ Biografia Guillema Balagué nie przedstawia Cristiano Ronaldo jako nieskazitelnego bohatera, idola bez skazy. Pokazuje CR7 takim, jaki jest w rzeczywistości, prawdziwego człowieka, który jak każdy z nas ma swoje zalety i wady. Dodatkowo autor robi to w sposób neutralny, pozwalając czytelnikom na wyciągnięcie własnych wniosków. I właśnie dlatego, że nie jest to pozycja hagiograficzna, warto się z nią zapoznać. Łukasz Gąsiorek, prezes Águila Blanca – Polskiego Stowarzyszenia Kibiców Realu Madryt BIOGRAMGuillem Balagué Ekspert telewizji Sky Sports, w której zajmuje się hiszpańskim futbolem, korespondent gazety „AS” oraz radia Onda Cero na Wielką Brytanię. Jego teksty pojawiają się regularnie w „The Telegraph”, „Bleacher Report” oraz „Champions Magazine”, w przeszłości pracował również dla takich mediów, jak „Marca”, „The Times”, „The Observer”, Talk Sport, BBC, Cadena Ser, 442, World Soccer. Dzięki dobrej znajomości ze środowiskiem jako pierwszy poinformował o spektakularnych transferach: przejściu Davida Beckhama i Cristiano Ronaldo do Realu Madryt, odejściu Fernando Torresa z Liverpoolu czy powrocie Cesca Fàbregasa do FC Barcelony. W 2013 roku uzyskał trenerską licencję UEFA B. Autor bestsellera Sezon na krawędzi, opowiadającego o drodze Liverpoolu do triumfu w Lidze Mistrzów w sezonie 2004/05, a także biografii Pepa Guardioli (Pep Guardiola. Sztuka zwyciężania, Wydawnictwo SQN, 2015) będącej pierwszą międzynarodową książką o tym trenerze. Jest ponadto twórcą pierwszej autoryzowanej publikacji na temat Leo Messiego (Messi. Biografia, Wydawnictwo SQN, 2015) oraz albumu Barça. Ilustrowana historia FC Barcelony (Wydawnictwo SQN, 2015). Niniejsza biografia Cristiano Ronaldo została nagrodzona w 2015 roku tytułem Piłkarskiej Książki Roku w Wielkiej Brytanii.

LEBRON - Die große Biografie des NBA-Superstars

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LeBron James ist nicht nur der unbestrittene Superstar der US-Profiliga NBA, sondern auch erfolgreicher Unternehmer und Werbeikone. Er ist bekannt für sein politisches Engagement gegen Rassismus und soziale Ungerechtigkeit, ist eng mit Barack Obama befreundet und hat sich mehrfach öffentlich mit Donald Trump angelegt. In den sozialen Medien folgen ihm unfassbare 160 Millionen Menschen.James wuchs arm und ohne Vater in einer Sozialbausiedlung auf. Seine Mutter, die ihn mit 16 Jahren zur Welt brachte, verschwand immer wieder für mehrere Tage. Erst in der Highschool begann er, organisiert Basketball zu spielen. Im College gelang der Durchbruch, heute gilt er als der beste Spieler der Welt.Bestsellerautor Jeff Benedict hat unzählige Quellen durchforstet und Hunderte von Interviews mit LeBrons engsten Weggefährten geführt. Das Ergebnis ist ein einzigartiges Porträt eines der größten Sportler der Welt.

Feynman's Rainbow

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Einstein's Dreams meets Tuesdays with Morrie in Leonard Mlodinow's touching memoir about the guidance granted him by his mentor, the brilliant physicist Richard Feynman. For some, it was that special connection with a grandparent or a football coach, a boss, or a cleric. For Leonard Mlodinow, as a young physicist struggling to find his place in the world, the relationship that would most profoundly influence his life was with his mentor, the Nobel Prize-winning physicist Richard Feynman. Drawing on transcripts from his many meetings with Feynman during their time together at Cal Tech, Mlodinow shares Feynman's provocative answers to such questions as "What is the nature of creativity?" and "How does a scientist think?" At once a moving portrait of a friendship and an affecting account of Feynman's final, creative years, FEYNMAN'S RAINBOW celebrates the inspiring legacy of one of the greatest thinkers of our time.

Martin Luther King, Jr.: The Last Interview

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As the Black Lives Matter movement gains momentum, and books like Ta-Nehisi Coates's Between the World and Me and Claudia Rankine's Citizen swing national attention toward the racism and violence that continue to poison our communities, it's as urgent now as ever to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr., whose insistence on equality and peace defined the Civil Rights Movement and forever changed the course of American history. This collection ranges from an early 1961 interview in which King describes his reasons for joining the ministry (after considering medicine), to a 1964 conversation with Robert Penn Warren, to his last interview, which was conducted on stage at the convention of the Rabbinical Assembly, just ten days before King's assassination. Timely, poignant, and inspiring, Martin Luther King, Jr.: The Last Interview is an essential addition to the Last Interview series.

Journal of the First Voyage of Columbus

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Journal of the First Voyage of Columbus is a vivid account of exploration, discovery, and cultural encounter, framed within the context of the late 15th century and the dawn of European expansion into the New World. Through his daily entries, Christopher Columbus documents not only the practical challenges of navigation and leadership but also his perceptions of the lands and peoples he encountered. The journal reflects both the spirit of curiosity and ambition that drove the Age of Discovery, as well as the misconceptions and biases of its time.Since its preservation and dissemination, the Journal has been regarded as a foundational text in the history of exploration, offering insight into the mindset of one of history's most consequential voyages. Its descriptions of the Caribbean islands, their natural landscapes, and the Indigenous inhabitants provide a first-hand perspective on the initial moments of contact between Europe and the Americas.The enduring relevance of the Journal lies in its ability to capture the tension between aspiration and reality—between the mythic expectations of discovery and the lived experience of voyage and encounter. By chronicling the uncertainties, hopes, and triumphs of his expedition, Columbus invites readers into the mindset of an era defined by expansion, ambition, and the profound reshaping of world history.

Cricket, Wonderful Cricket

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Remarkable cricket by remarkable people, from Rory Bremner to the Duke of Edinburgh.Boundaries, maidens, Botham and Bell; centuries, ducks, Lara and Laker...in this amazing collection of interviews, John Duncan explores the idiosyncratic, historical and entertaining game of cricket through people who share a true passion for the sport. Drawing upon various cricketing memories of some of the most respected names in British culture, busines and politics -- including Michael Parkinson, Sir Tim Rice and the Duke of Edinburgh -- and covering a variety of topics such as classic matches and personal cricketing heroes, Cricket Wonderful Cricket is an entertaining and unique insight into the eccentric and indeed wonderful game of cricket.

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