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Pedro Alcántara se sitúa en el vórtice crucial de la segunda mitad del siglo xx, período, en que el arte y las letras latinoamericanas expresan un especial empuje renovador y la militancia de los creadores enfrenta las atrocidades de las guerras imperiales, las funestas dictaduras que oscurecieron el cielo de este joven continente y las endemicas formas de violencia que son una venda para el espiritu. Abordar su obra obliga a ponerla en consonancia con ese rico y contradictorio contexto del pensamiento y de la historia, y permite que su trabajo como hombre de la cultura halle una explicacion mas compleja que contribuya a comprender su indagacion y sus alcances esteticos. Pedro Alcantara is situated in the pivotal vortex of the second half of the 20th century, where Latin American arts and literature display a special revitalizing thrust and where militancy of the creators faces the atrocities of the imperialr wars, the baleful dictatorships that darkened the sky of this young continent, and the endemic forms of violence that are a blindfold for the spirit. Addressing Alcantaras work obliges one to place it in accordance to that rich and contradictory context of thought and history, allowing his work, as a man of culture, to find a more complex explanation that contributes, to the understanding of his inquiry and of his a esthetic scopes.

Nazi Germany, June 1943, Buchenwald concentration camp. The last place youd expect to find any form of justice. And yet justice against the SS men who brutalised the prisoners here would be attempted by the unlikeliest of sources SS officer Konrad Morgen.Nazi Germany, despite the atrocities it carried out on an industrial scale, still had legislation and a legal system, and Morgen used these laws to bring individual members of the SS to justice for their crimes. He was a fearless investigating judge and police official, and when he crossed swords with more powerful forces inside the SS, he was demoted and sent by Heinrich Himmler himself to the Eastern Front as an ordinary soldier in the Waffen SS.But Morgens skills were still required and he returned to launch a series of criminal investigations in various concentration camps, including Buchenwald. As a direct result of his work, two concentration camp commandants were shot before the end of the war and he arrested three others. Targets of his investigations included Adolf Eichmann, one of the architects of the Holocaust, and Rudolf Hoss, the infamous commandant of Auschwitz.Described by historian John Toland as the man who did the most to hinder the atrocities in the East, Konrad Morgen pursued Nazi Germanys worst murderers from inside the SS. This is his incredible true story.

During the Conservative Party leadership contest in the summer of 2022, Kemi Badenoch made an immediate impression on the public as a politician with robust views and a strong personality. Although only a junior minister at the time, she was marked out as a rising star and, having exited the race after the fourth ballot, even as a potential future leader. From September 2022, she served in the Cabinets of Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak, combining her post as the Secretary of State for Business and Trade with that of the Minister for Women and Equalities.Badenochs centre-right instincts and admiration for Margaret Thatcher have helped to guarantee that her popularity among the grassroots of her party remains high, yet her background is unusual by Westminsters standards. Having been born in London and raised in Nigeria, she describes herself as to all intents and purposes a first-generation immigrant. She returned to Britain aged sixteen to sit her A-levels before studying computer systems engineering at the University of Sussex. She then worked in the banking sector before becoming a Member of the London Assembly in 2015 and, in 2017, entering the House of Commons as the MP for Saffron Walden.So what makes Badenoch tick? How has she achieved Cabinet rank so quickly? And what would be the implications for the direction of the Conservative Party if she did become its leader?In this meticulously researched biography, Michael Ashcroft charts Badenochs fascinating course from relative obscurity to being hailed in some quarters as the saviour of conservatism in the UK.

Vybarr Cregan-Reid is an unlikely academic. Someone who knows what its like to be written off, who left school with no qualifications, who desperately needed a second chance. He also understands better than anyone the power of literature to change a life.From a turbulent start, through a disastrous education, truancy and petty crime, to a distinguished career as an English professor, We Are What We Read weaves Vybarrs own unexpected life in books with a spirited history of the war on the humanities, uncovering the profound impact that books have in shaping our reality at a time when their value is under attack from governments around the world.Part memoir, part manifesto, part history, We Are What We Read is not just about how education can place you back on the right side of the tracks. It is also a rallying cry for the importance of literature in a world where the arts are being squeezed out at every level and where book bans in schools and libraries have surged to record highs. Its about the joys and the transformational power of reading and how our brains are rewired by books, exploring how literature offers a vital means of connection in a fractured world. Reading is not merely an escape its an essential part of who we are.

Os bastidores do Plano Real, o lançamento da moeda e os embates que a cercaram so narrados aqui, na primeira pessoa, por um de seus principais personagens o ento ministro da Fazenda, Rubens Ricupero, que enfrenta com franqueza o episodio da parabolica, sem autocomiseraço ou fuga da responsabilidade. Sua atuaço no exterior enquanto diplomata, em diversos organismos e como secretario-geral da Unctad, seu conhecimento no campo da historia, fazem deste livro um testemunho do que se passou no Brasil e no mundo, por cerca de oitenta anos. Desde a Segunda Guerra, o Estado Novo, o golpe militar, as questes climaticas, ate o terceiro governo Lula, essa evoluço se entrelaça com o fio da vida de um descendente de imigrantes na atmosfera do bairro operario do Bras, na So Paulo dos anos 1930.

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The incredible story of a 3,500-mile cycle ride to explore the onshore and offshore lighthouses around the coastline of England and Wales, proving that a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis doesnt mean giving up on a lifelong dream.The Beacon Bike is the inspirational tale of one mans quest to fulfil the promise he made to himself as a small child, nestled in the bed of an attic room while the glow of Dungeness lighthouse flashed past his window - a comforting, ever-present companion. It is also a loving tribute to the coast; not only its beautiful landscape, but also the communities that make it so special. It celebrates the generosity of spirit found in people around the the country, as well as the history of the iconic lights that brighten their world.This journey is a testament to the joy of lifes simple pleasures. A warm welcome at the end of a long day. The fire of a childs imagination, rekindled in later life. The power of a light that pierces the darkness.

Angela Rayner is one of the most arresting figures in British politics today. A self-declared socialist, she pursued an unorthodox route to Westminster, leaving school and giving birth to her first child aged sixteen having gained no formal qualifications. After becoming a care worker, she was a trade union representative before entering the House of Commons in 2015 as the Labour MP for Ashton-under-Lyne. She served as the shadow Secretary of State for Education for four years from 2016 and was elected deputy leader of the Labour Party in April 2020. Rayners life story has earned her a reputation as an authentic working-class voice and, thanks to her own power base and combative performances in the Commons Chamber, she is widely considered to be a standout figure among Sir Keir Starmers shadow Cabinet. But who is the real Angela Rayner? What does she actually believe in? What is she like behind the scenes? Can she unite the factions of her party to endorse the Starmer project? And does she harbour ambitions for the top job? This careful examination of her background and career seeks to answer these questions and many more. Michael Ashcrofts new book follows the journey of a politician who has quickly become an outspoken and charismatic presence in British public life.

Poder, estratégia, paixão e vingançaÓrfã desde a infância, herdeira de um nome antigo e de uma vasta fortuna, Catarina de Médici foi educada na corte Florentina. Com apenas 14 anos, o seu tio, o Papa

Francis Brennan is getting older, but instead of slowing down, hes busier and more excited about life than ever. Yes, hes had a few knocks, from health scares to losing loved ones, but with the wisdom of his years under his belt, he is certain that his best years are ahead of him.In this guide to growing older gracefully, Francis speaks to the experts and shares practical advice based on his own experiences. It will show you how to stay connected to the world, continue to challenge yourself, maintain good health and psychological wellbeing, navigate change with a positive attitude and look after your finances. And naturally, Francis will also share his tips for staying stylish and having fun whatever your age!

Os poetas estão cansados. Uma pitada de poesia daqueles anos, escritas e lançadas pelo tempo. Este livro é uma coletânea de Kaique e Weyna, reunidos em poesias de um scroll (quase) infinito.

"É um eufemismo dizer que a emoção nos domina a cada uma das páginas deste relato comovente."BDZoomEm 5 de agosto de 1976, JeanLouis Tripp, então com 18 anos, curtia um período de férias familiares m

Mais de 170 pequenas biografias dos heróis e vilões que fizeram a história do nosso mundo, pela mão do prestigiado autor, Simon Sebag Montefiore.Rainhas, imperatrizes e atrizes, reis, sultões e conqu

SHORTLISTED FOR THE ALCS GOLD DAGGER FOR NON-FICTIONMETICULOUSLY RESEARCHED ... A GLORIOUSLY ENGAGING ROMP JANICE HALLETT, THE SUNDAY TIMESIMMERSIVE AND COMPELLING DAVID KYNASTONA PAGE-TURNER ROBERT LACEYCAREFUL AND COMPELLING KATE MORGANYOU WILL READ IT IN ONE SITTING MARC MULHOLLANDA REAL-LIFE GOLDEN-AGE CRIME NOVEL SEAN OCONNORA brilliant narrative investigation into the 1920s case that inspired Agatha Christie, Dorothy Sayers and Margery Allingham.On a bleak Tuesday morning in February 1921, 48-year-old Katharine Armstrong died in her bedroom on the first floor of an imposing Edwardian villa overlooking the rolling hills of the isolated borderlands between Wales and England.Within fifteen months of such a sad domestic tragedy, her husband, Herbert Rowse Armstrong, would be arrested, tried and hanged for poisoning her with arsenic, the only solicitor ever to be executed in England.Armstrongs story was retold again and again, decade after decade, in a thousand newspaper articles across the world, and may have also inspired the new breed of popular detective writers seeking to create a cunning criminal at the centre of their thrillers.With all the ingredients of a classic murder mystery, the case is a near-perfect whodunnit. But who, in fact, did it? Was Armstrong really a murderer?One hundred years after the execution, Agatha-Award shortlisted Stephen Bates examines and retells the story of the case, evoking the period and atmosphere of the early 1920s, and questioning the fatal judgement.

"This book offers an account of where Carrie came from, what she wants, what makes her tick and, most important, the influence she has on our PM. There are too many sources for [it] to be dismissed as a hatchet job There is plenty in this volume that deserves to be taken seriously." James Hanning, UnHerd"Well researched and insightful By writing First Lady, Michael Ashcroft has done us a favour This book tells us a lot about the way Britain under Boris Johnson is being run." Kathy Gyngell, The Conservative Woman"[The] explosive book that has set Westminster alight." Mail on SundayCarrie Johnson is not only the consort of the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson; she is also considered by some to be the second most powerful unelected woman in Britain after the Queen. Since she moved into Downing Street in July 2019, questions have been raised about her perceived influence, her apparent desire to control events, and the number of her associates who have been appointed to positions of standing in the government machine. So, are these concerns justified?In this carefully researched unauthorised biography, Michael Ashcroft charts the extraordinary ascent of Mrs Johnson, speaking to multiple sources who have been close to her and to Boris Johnson in recent years to produce a fascinating portrait of a woman who is still under the age of thirty-five.The book scrutinises Mrs Johnsons colourful family, her attempt to become a professional actress, and her early decision to work in politics. Long before she moved into No. 10, Mrs Johnson made a name for herself as a Conservative Party press aide before becoming a special adviser to two Cabinet ministers and eventually director of communications at Conservative campaign headquarters. Aside from politics, she is also the mother of two young children and campaigns in the fields of the environment and animal welfare.Carrie Johnson is without doubt a very modern prime ministerial spouse. This examination of her career and life offers the electorate the chance to assess exactly what role she plays in Boris Johnsons unpredictable administration and why that matters.

The son of a meat market porter and an office cleaner, Peter Cruddas left Shoreditch Comprehensive School at the age of fifteen with no qualifications and a part-time job as a milkman. Today hes Lord Cruddas of Shoreditch, the founder of a 1.5 billion financial trading company and a distinguished philanthropist, giving to over 200 charities through his foundation, which helps young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.Fed up with Labours economic mismanagement, Cruddas began his foray into politics, becoming a key Conservative Party donor. But after being elevated to treasurer in 2011, he fell victim to a Sunday Times sting in which he was falsely accused of breaking the law on party donations. With unflinching honesty, he reveals the full story of his successful libel battle and opens a Pandoras box of profound wider questions about newspaper dark arts and the power of the British press over the judicial system.Refusing to be scared off from the political world, Cruddas co-founded the winning Vote Leave campaign. Here, he gives a detailed insider view of the real reasons behind the victory and contemplates how Britain can now thrive outside the EU.Filled with heartbreak and elation, this is the extraordinary story of Cruddass epic rise from an east London council estate to a Mayfair mansion and includes plenty of tips for budding billionaires.

George Orwell once said that the British love a really good murder. He might have added that the only thing the British love more than a good murder is a really good scandal, and best of all are the sexual and political scandals that take place behind the gilded doors of Britains royal palaces. From Edward IIs intimate relationship with Piers Gaveston to Prince Harry and Meghan Markles dramatic exit from the royal family, the royal residences have seen it all.This glorious romp of a book contains new information on well-known and not-so-well-known scandals, including those that have only recently been revealed through the release of previously secret official papers. Exploring surviving palaces such as Kensington as well as longvanished residences including Whitehall, Scandals of the Royal Palaces is the first in-depth look at the bad behaviour of not just the royals themselves but also palace officials, courtiers, household servants and hangerson.Delving into the bitter hatreds that generations of King Georges nursed for their eldest sons, Queen Victorias opiumfuelled rages and Edward VIIs near-miss perjury conviction, royal expert Tom Quinn reveals that scandal and the royal family have always been bedfellows. And if the behaviour of todays royals is anything to go by, the glittering palaces will continue to house intriguing, embarrassing and outrageous scandals for centuries to come.

A Daily Mail Political Book of the Year"Michael Cockerell is the master" Laura Kuenssberg"A triumph" Alan Johnson"My political book of the year" Iain Dale"The master chronicler of our political age" Nick Robinson"Endlessly compelling" Emily Maitlis"Excellent" New European"Riveting" Tony Rennell, Daily Mail Book of the Year"The David Attenborough of the political animal kingdom" Rory Bremner"Richly entertaining" Steve Richards"Brimming with priceless indiscretions" Mail on Sunday"The Holbein of the televisual political portrait" Professor Peter Hennessy***Our political leaders spend their careers spinning their images and polishing their achievements; Michael Cockerell has spent his professional life stripping off the gloss. Over fifty years, he has gained unrivalled access to the secret chambers of Westminster and Whitehall. Here, he reveals in illuminating and often hilarious stories what our top politicians are really like behind the mask.Drawing on his unique experience of having filmed all the past ten Prime Ministers, Cockerell tells how he manages to lull some of the wariest people in the land into candour, and shows how questions of sex are never far from the surface in Westminster. Amongst much else, he recounts: how Margaret Thatcher flirted with him on screen but attacked him by name in the Commons; how Tony Blair said he would willingly pay the blood price in Iraq; how David Cameron learned from Enoch Powell always to make a big speech on a full bladder and how Boris Johnson admitted to doubts about his ability to be Prime Minister.Funny, riveting and above all revealing, Unmasking Our Leaders is an absorbing insight into half a century of British politics.

Book of the Day The Guardian"Well-researched well-written even-handed balanced." Baroness Hoey, The Critic"Red Knight is well written and researched and, I think, pretty fair." Daniel Finkelstein, The Times"Ashcroft has done his research and he does tell us important things about Starmer." The Independent"Well-researched, fair and objective Lord Ashcrofts book is a great aid to answering questions [about Starmer] and posing a few more." TCW"Comprehensive." The Tablet"Surprisingly sympathetic." MoneyWeek***Sir Keir Starmer has played many parts during his life and career. He went from schoolboy socialist to radical lawyer before surprising many by joining the establishment, becoming Director of Public Prosecutions, accepting a knighthood and then, in 2015, standing successfully for Parliament. At Westminster, he was swiftly elevated to the shadow Cabinet, and in April 2020 he became the leader of the Labour Party.Michael Ashcrofts new book goes in search of the man who wants to be Prime Minister and reveals previously unknown details about him which help to explain what makes him tick.Starmer was the architect of Labours second-referendum Brexit policy, which was considered a major factor in its worst electoral defeat for nearly a century. Is he the man to bring back Labours lost voters? Is he the voice of competence and moderation who can put his party back on the political map? Or is he just a member of the metropolitan elite who is prepared to say and do whatever it takes to win favour?This meticulous examination of his life offers voters the chance to answer these vital questions.

Katharine Campbells father Sholto Douglas was the hero of her childhood, an unconventional senior commander in the Royal Air Force described as a gloriously contentious character. Following childhood abandonment and poverty, Sholto rose through the ranks of the fledgling RAF in the First World War before taking on a crucial role in the Second as head of Fighter Command and going on to serve as Military Governor in Germany in the wars devastating aftermath.But when Katharine was five years old, he began to be stolen away by strange night-time wanderings and daytime distress including vivid flashbacks to his time signing death warrants in post-war Germany. The doctors called it dementia, but decades later, Katharine started researching her fathers story and realised that she had observed the undiagnosed consequences of post-traumatic stress disorder.PTSD is a hot topic today. Were aware of the front-line soldier suffering from shell-shock but what about the senior officer giving the orders, who may be carrying hidden wounds accumulated over many years? We dont expect our military leaders to have PTSD, nor is it something they often recognise or acknowledge in themselves, yet this secret burden likely affects a surprising number of those making important tactical decisions. A thought-provoking insight into the damage done by military conflict, Behold the Dark Gray Man is the story of a daughters search to understand the impact of war upon one of its most charismatic senior commanders.