A fascinating look at four of the most spectacular cities in human history—and why they were all abandoned. Zobraziť viac
How a new “woke” elite uses the language of social justice to gain more power and status—without helping the marginalized and disadvantagedSociety has never been more egalitarian—in theory. Prejudice is taboo, and diversity is strongly valued. At the... Zobraziť viac
“An affirmation and celebration of our deep and radical connections with the world and each other . . . Reading this book is like finding a friend.”—Ruth OzekiA spirited and timely exploration of group living that encourages readers to reconsider the... Zobraziť viac
An impassioned, warm, often moving account of the infamous Section 28, which enshrined unthinkable prejudice within law, and of the power of community to overcome it. Zobraziť viac
From Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author Jewel E. Ann comes the exciting second novel in the Wildfire series, an emotional romance that burns up the page as it tugs at the heart.When Maren Bernabe stops by the office to update some... Zobraziť viac
In the spirit of investigative journalism by Patrick Radden Keefe, Matthew Desmond and Beth Macy, an award-winning and explosive exposé of the toxic labor practices at the largest meatpacking company in America, Tyson Foods. Zobraziť viac
An urgent and compelling investigation into unpacking your biases and building a disability-inclusive and accessible world Zobraziť viac
An Independent Best Non-Fiction Book for 2024"A vibrant, multifaceted portrait of a music enigma" Guardian"A powerful portrait of Joni Mitchell" Irish Independent Zobraziť viac
‘A thrilling new voice in Scottish fiction’ Marion ToddIf the dead could speak, what secrets would they tell?With her daughter on an archaeological dig, the only bodies DI Shona Oliver expects to find are long-dead. But when a corpse from the 1980s is... Zobraziť viac
A compelling investigation into the phenomenon of dirty work - labour that society considers essential, but morally compromised... Zobraziť viac
Can anyone really own a culture? This magnificent account argues that the story of global civilisations is one of mixing, sharing, and borrowing... Zobraziť viac
Hlavní tezí knihy je tvrzení, že ačkoliv orientalistické či religionistické bádání zdánlivě předkládá nezkreslené, objektivní interpretace indických tradic, ve skutečnosti jde o pokřivené obrazy odkazující především... Zobraziť viac
Combining a scholar’s understanding with hard data and razor-sharp cultural commentary, White Feminism is a witty, intelligent and profoundly eye-opening book that will challenge long-accepted conventions and completely upend the way we understand... Zobraziť viac
Popular consensus says that the US rose over two centuries to Cold War victory and world domination, and is now in slow decline. But is this right? History's great civilisations have always lasted much longer, and for all its colossal power, the US was... Zobraziť viac
What challenges are posed by changing transnational trends, agendas and movements that affect disabled people's lives, and what can disabled people, their representative organisations and their governments do to advance the agenda for... Zobraziť viac
What connects garbage dumps in New York, bomb sites in Baghdad, and skyscrapers in Sao Paulo? How is contemporary visual culture - extending from art and architecture to film and digital media - responding to new forms of violence associated with... Zobraziť viac
Let's start with two truths about our era that are so inescapable as to have become cliches: We are surrounded by more readily available information than ever before. And a huge percentage of it is inaccurate. Some of the bad info is well-meaning but... Zobraziť viac
There's no place like home...or work? You probably don't realise this, but every working day you replay and re-enact conflicts, dynamics... Zobraziť viac
Emma Woodhouse, handsome, clever, and rich, with a comfortable home and a happy disposition...and had lived nearly twenty-one years in the world with very little to distress or vex her... Zobraziť viac
