«Ni la euforia ni el escepticismo en relación con una nueva Europa ampliada pueden hacernos olvidar que Europa todavía no ha sido verdaderamente comprendida, entendida. Esta forma históricamente únic

Opened in 1907, Brooklands was Britains first motor-racing circuit. It became famous for its high speeds and the credo, The right crowd and no crowding. Allowed only two races before being banned from any competitive participation by the Brooklands Automobile Racing Club, it was not until the 1930s that women could finally race on equal terms against men. The decade before the Second World War was the heyday for the remarkable women drivers who became known as the Brooklands Belles, a group of talented and determined women fearlessly challenging the rules of a fledgling male-dominated sport. The Brookland Belles tore up the rule book. They lit up the Brooklands social scene and took the increasingly dangerous Brooklands track by storm. They captured the publics imagination as they brought an intoxicating mixture of glamour, thrilling entertainment and often death-defying skill to the famous banked track, breaking both records and accepted social conventions of the time. This is their story.

The highly anticipated second poetry book by one of the UKs most innovative poets, following the Forward Prize shortlisted Comic Timing. A utopian, stylish and completely unique anti-epic long poem that moves through the history of the cafe space, exploring workers rights, foodie culture, the importance of the third space and bohemian and artistic histories. A contribution to the growing body of contemporary literature around food and restaurant culture, for readers of Vittles, Ruby Tandoh, Rebecca May Johnson, and readers of caffs not cafes Comps: Gunslinger by Ed Dorn, Fourth Person Singular by Nuar Alsadir, How to Wash a Heart by Bhanu Kapil.

Since the 1990s, contemporary art in the Arab world has experienced exponential growth and numerous changes. With the appearance of artists from the region in international exhibitions, the dynamics within the art scenes changed significantly. Museums & art foundations began to collect, biennials were launched, contemporary art galleries, fairs, residencies and schools emerged in many countries, and the governments of the Gulf states launched megaprojects. This reader serves as a guide for anyone interested in the foundations, structures and growth of these art scenes. It also functions as an anthology of what is now considered established in the Arab world, with contributions covering all aspects of the subjectboth from across the region and from a Western perspective.

Since the 1990s, contemporary art in the Arab world has experienced exponential growth and numerous changes. With the appearance of artists from the region in international exhibitions, the dynamics within the art scenes changed significantly. Museums & art foundations began to collect, biennials were launched, contemporary art galleries, fairs, residencies and schools emerged in many countries, and the governments of the Gulf states launched megaprojects. This reader serves as a guide for anyone interested in the foundations, structures and growth of these art scenes. It also functions as an anthology of what is now considered established in the Arab world, with contributions covering all aspects of the subjectboth from across the region and from a Western perspective.

A work of art is a strange thing. It can carry us to the soaring peaks of beauty or drag us all the way down to the burning depths of depravity. We often treat artworks as sacred, almost ethereal. But they are an intimate piece of this world - born from the hands of geniuses, and from the hands of monsters.What makes an artwork immoral? Why do these troubling creations have such a hold on us? And how should we deal with them?We live in a moment when the dangers of art seem more prevalent than ever: artists are cancelled for their misdeeds, public statues are toppled, images of violence and obscenity await us at the touch of a button. But as this provocative new history demonstrates, we humans have always used art to make sense of the less innocent aspects of ourselves and the world around us.In Depraved, philosopher of art Daisy Dixon takes the reader on a journey through some of the most volatile and contentious works ever produced - from prehistoric sculpture to extreme metal music, Renaissance paintings to videogames. She reveals how beautiful art can sometimes be the most insidious, and why the greatest threat might lie in our own judgements about the art we censor or condemn.Above all, Dixon builds a powerful case for returning the terrible gaze of our disturbing creations, showing how we can confront them head-on and tame their toxic effects.

Fascism is back. This time no swastikas, Nazi flags, or deadly bureaucracy, but MAGA hats, right-wing extremist memes, and a triumphant fist held high. For the first time in modern history, far right parties in some European countries have won a larger share of the votes than the Conservatives and the Social Democrats.Fascism hollows out democracies from within. It starts with language, not tanks. With democratic elections, not a coup.But how do fascists mobilise citizens? How has fascism become normalised in Europe again? And how do we stop it?

The exciting story of the queer talents, beats and personalities that have fantastically shaped the James Bond phenomenon in all its forms. Blending historical insight with new observations, interviews, understanding and exploration, Bond scholar Mark OConnell deftly examines the fascinating gay forces behind the openly straight 007.At a time when fierce debate rages about identity politics versus cultural visibility, what if the world of Bond and its diverse myriad of creators, artists and influences were already a fierce bastion of queer?Bond, Queer Bond is not just the fascinating story about how LGBTQ creativity, temperaments, battles, and voices stretched into Bond from the gay map pins of San Francisco, London, New York, Paris, and beyond. It is also a rich chronicle of rainbow artistry, fortitude and visibility featuring Commander Bond alongside some of the most iconic names and pivotal beats of all LGBTQ history.It is a distinctive, energetic, and original compendium about identity in pop culture, the difference between gay history and queer expression, and how the deceptively diverse Bond world has always operated alongside both.In Bond, Queer Bond what might begin as a thoughtful new dive into an adjacent world of 007 fast becomes a rich, colourful, compelling, and fun manifesto about the vital and varied queer DNA of a cultural icon.

The recent revelations regarding secret payments to star presenter Ryan Tubridy werent the first time Irelands national broadcaster has found itself caught up in scandal.Shane Ross, author of #1 bestsellers The Bankers and Mary Lou McDonald, winds the clock back to examine RTEs history of broadcasting excellence alongside the accusations of corruption, waste and ineptitude it has faced along the way, while also considering what the future might hold for this formerly beloved institution.

Este libro nace de una necesidad profunda de ir más allá de los indicadores económicos para descifrar los valores, aspiraciones y contradicciones que subyacen en la experiencia de moverse —o no— dent

In this bold and intimate semi-autobiographical novel, La Maison, Emma Becker transports the reader behind the closed doors of a Berlin brothel, where she worked for two years not only to earn a living, but to immerse herself in a world she wanted to understand and to write about with unflinching honesty. What emerges is a deeply personal, unsentimental, and often surprising account of life inside the brothel, where Becker explores not just the physical aspects of sex work, but the emotional, psychological, and social complexities that shape it.With frankness and literary insight, she recounts her encounters with clients, her growing self-awareness, and, most poignantly, the friendships and solidarity she finds among the other women who work there. Far from reducing sex work to cliche or voyeurism, Becker gives space to the quiet routines, shared laughter, private pain, and hard-won dignity of a profession often misunderstood and rarely written about from the inside.Part memoir, part sociological study, and wholly literary, La Maison challenges preconceptions about sex, agency, and femininity, offering a provocative and compassionate exploration of what it means to inhabit multiple identitiesas worker, writer, woman, and witness.

Neste livro, Vladimir Safatle afirma a existência de um fascismo estrutural, que emerge com força em situações de crise. A novidade é examinar o fascismo contemporâneo a partir de uma crítica interna

Beyond Palatable is a transformative manifesto for women seeking to embrace their true selves unapologetically. In this powerful work, Sophie Lee acts as both a revelator and a rebel, challenging the societal norms that keep us small and confined.Sophies compelling voice guides readers to confront the pressures of conformity that stifle individuality. Each chapter is rich with actionable insights, somatic practices and practical tasks, all designed to deepen self-understanding and spark meaningful change.With tools for self-reflection, Beyond Palatable fosters a sense of empowerment that encourages readers to stand firm in their truth, even amidst external resistance. This heartfelt invitation to reclaim authenticity serves as a reminder that the essence of who we are is rooted in our hearts.A must-read for those on a journey of personal growth and liberation, Beyond Palatable challenges you to break free from limitations and redefine what it means to be you. Embrace the journey and discover the power of living authentically.

Sin velo no seposicionasobreeluso delhiyab,el burka oelnikab: esunametáfora.Hacealusión a lavalentía de un testimonioquedesvela larealidad demuchasafganas através de lavida de Khadija Amin,unamujerquemiro a los ojos asudestino y lodesafio,convirtiendoseenperiodista,activista yemprendiendounainfatigablebusqueda porrecuperar a sus hijos.Con un impactante relato que describe desde la opresion talibana hasta la lucha de la autora por la libertad y los derechos humanos, este relato autobiografico es una combinacion unica de dolor, teson y esperanza. En sus paginas descubrimos la violencia de un matrimonio forzado, el amor y el dolor de la maternidad, la lucha por sobrevivir en un sistema que niega la libertad a la mitad de la poblacion y el coraje de una refugiada que logro rehacerse como ser humano, periodista y activista a miles de kilometros de su pais. La voz, la determinacion y el esfuerzo constante de Khadija Amin iluminan e inspiran la resistencia de todas las mujeres que, como ella, se atreven a dar un paso al frente y señalar sin miedo las injusticias de un sistema opresor.Esta biografia es un grito de denuncia y al mismo tiempo un canto a la libertad. Una muestra de todo lo que una madre puede hacer para recuperar a sus hijos. Una historia sobre convertir en realidad lo imposible. Y esta escrita Sin velo, porque contar la realidad es el primer paso para cambiarla.

Marshall McLuhan, a pioneering media theorist, explored how media shape perception, society, and culture. His concepts, like the medium is the message and the global village, emphasize media as extensions of human senses that profoundly influence communication and social structures. He analyzed transitions from oral to print culture and the impact of electronic media on thought and interaction. This volume seeks global contributions applying McLuhans theories to AI, digital media, knowledge, creativity, and body-mind relations in todays networked world.In this volume, edited by Lars C. Grabbe, Andrew McLuhan and Tobias Held, scholars from diverse fieldsmedia theory, philosophy, sociology, art, game studies, and moreare examining McLuhans enduring relevance in analyzing contemporary technological and cultural transformations.

As memórias impactantes de Virginia Roberts Giuffre, a mulher que teve a coragem de enfrentar a rede de abuso sexual criada por Jeffrey Epstein e Ghislaine Maxwell. Livro mais vendido do New York Times, escrito em colaboraço com a jornalista Amy Wallace."No se enganem: este e um livro sobre poder, corrupço, abuso sexual em escala industrial e sobre como as instituiçes ficaram ao lado do agressor, no das vitimas. () Mas tambem e um livro sobre como uma jovem se torna uma heroina. () Importante e corajoso."The GuardianAos dezesseis anos, Virginia Roberts Giuffre foi recrutada por Ghislaine Maxwell para trabalhar no circulo de Jeffrey Epstein, financista multimilionario que, anos depois, seria revelado como responsavel por um dos maiores casos de trafico humano dos Estados Unidos. Por mais de dois anos, foi vitima de abusos e manipulaçes, ate conseguir escapar aos dezenove.Em Garota de ninguem, ela reconstroi essa trajetoria com franqueza e coragem. Da infancia dificil a luta contra figuras poderosas, sua historia expe como instituiçes e pessoas influentes ignoraram crimes graves e protegeram agressores.Escrito em colaboraço com a jornalista Amy Wallace, o livro foi preparado ao longo de anos e concluido antes da morte de Virginia, em 2025. O resultado e um relato sem concesses uma denuncia poderosa e um gesto de coragem de quem decidiu enfrentar a impunidade e lutar por justiça para si e para outras vitimas.

Esta reedición de Olimpo no es un rescate, es un intento de reparación. Fue el primer libro prohibido por la dictadura de marzo de 1976 y eso fue un crimen en sí mismo. Los ejemplares fueron secuestrados y destruidos por el Ejercito y el autor se exilio en Madrid. En Olimpo, Blas Matamoro trabaja las figuras "olimpicas" argentinas. De Juan Manuel de Rosas a Susana Gimenez, pasando por Julio Argentino Roca, Hipolito Yrigoyen, Juan Domingo Peron e Isabel Sarli, entre otros. Lo hace en el marco de las lineas teoricas que se seguian en la epoca, pero su estilo argumentativo excede esas corrientes y lo vuelve un libro unico. ¿Nos interrogan todavia esas figuras? Curiosamente, los dioses de Matamoro siguen sin apagarse ni resolverse: vuelven sin fervores, y sin ninguna ironia, a otro momento de gran interes por lo nacional. Olimpo no ha perdido vigencia. Su lengua sigue tan aguda y elegante como hace cincuenta años, que es el tiempo que lleva esperando poder encontrarse con sus lectores.

Este livro nasce da necessidade urgente de validar as diversas experiências de perda que ocorrem nessas fases da vida. Combinando sensibilidade e extremo rigor teórico, a obra percorre os caminhos do

10 einfache Regeln, die endlosen Diskussionen und Streitereien ein Ende setzenSmartphones und Bildschirme komplett aus dem Leben unserer Kinder zu verbannen, ist keine sinnvolle Zukunftsoption. Aber was ist das richtige Alter und was das richtige Ma digitaler Mediennutzung? Basierend auf ihren Forschungsergebnissen und ihrer personlichen Erfahrung als Mutter von drei Teenagern, liefert die Psychologin Jean Twenge zehn klare und umsetzbare Regeln fur den Alltag. Dieses dringend benotigte Handbuch gibt Eltern und Padagogen nicht nur Werkzeuge an die Hand, um digitale Gefahren zu bannen, sondern hilft ihnen auch, wichtige Lebenskompetenzen zu fordern, damit Kinder und Jugendliche zu selbststandigen, gesunden und glucklichen Menschen heranwachsen.Jean Twenge gehort zu den fuhrenden Stimmen der Entwicklungspsychologie, die seit langem die Schaden der Smartphone-Kindheit analysieren. Wer auch nur eine einzige ihrer zehn Regeln befolgt, starkt bereits seine Familie und seine Kinder. Jonathan Haidt, Autor des Bestsellers Generation Angst

Anyone who cares about the girls and young women in their lives should read GIRLS Jonathan Haidt, author of The Anxious GenerationGIRLS: Gen Z and the Commodification of Everything is a passionate, provocative and deeply personal journey into the pressures shaping young lives today. Freya India shows that age-old anxieties of girlhood are now being amplified by modern life and exploited like never before. While previous generations of women were relentlessly sold products and procedures, we have become the product. We display our lives on Instagram, advertise ourselves on dating apps and package ourselves into personal brands, making anxiety feel overwhelming and unmanageable. We have transformed from girls into GIRLS, from people into products.Each chapter of GIRLS focuses on a common anxiety in adolescent girls lives, from insecurities about our faces and bodies, to our reputation and social status, to our friendships and romantic relationships. Along the way, India traces how rapidly culture and technology have evolved over the past decade.This isnt just a book for girls. For young women, it offers a nostalgic, if unsettling, reflection on the world theyve grown up in and reassurance that theyre not alone in their struggles. For younger girls, it provides context for where these challenges began and warns where they might be headed. And, for parents, teachers and older generations, it serves as a reminder that these issues have never been so intense.GIRLS concludes with a message of hope, reminding readers how to reclaim their privacy, defend their dignity, and, above all, return to being people instead of products.