Ergebnis für "Kurt" in Politik & Regierungen

Dieser Band versammelt einige der klügsten und engagiertesten Köpfe aus den gesellschaftlichen Bereichen, über die sie schreiben. Jeder Beitrag zeichnet nach, welche Spuren die neoliberale Spielart des Kapitalismus dort hinterlassen hat, aber auch die Stellschrauben, die uns zur Verfügung stehen, um mit dieser Logik zu brechen.

Random House presents the audiobook edition of Fantasyland, written and read by Kurt Anderson. You’re entitled to your own opinion but not your own facts Fantasy is the USA’s primary product. From the Pilgrim Fathers onward America has been a place where renegades and freaks came in search...

From an award-winning New York Times reporter comes the full, mind-boggling true story of the lies, crimes, and ineptitude behind the Enron scandal that imperiled a presidency, destroyed a marketplace, and changed Washington and Wall Street forever. It was the corporate collapse that appeared to...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the acclaimed author of Evil Geniuses comes an electrifying, provocative history of American delusion—“an important book for understanding America in the age of Trump” (Walter Isaacson, author of Elon Musk). “A frighteningly convincing and sometimes...

Hatred is typically characterized as ugly, destructive and, above all, the political tool and dominant emotion of intransigent right-wingers. But is something important lost in this simplistic depiction? Don’t those engaged in anticolonial, feminist, or class struggles—the very people who, in mainstream narratives, are usually portrayed as victims and objects of hate—have just reasons for feeling hatred?

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER When did America give up on fairness? The author of Fantasyland tells the epic history of how America decided that big business gets whatever it wants, only the rich get richer, and nothing should ever change—and charts a way back to the future. “Essential...

A NEXT BIG IDEA CLUB MUST-READ BOOK A groundbreaking new perspective on the moral mind that rewrites our understanding of where moral judgments come from, and how we can overcome the feelings of outrage that so often divide us "A riveting read. . . . Overturns widespread assumptions about...

In October 1962, when the United States confronted the Soviet Union over its installation of missiles in Cuba, few people shared the behind-the-scenes story as it is told here by the late Senator Robert F. Kennedy. In this unique account, he describes the hour-by-hour negotiations, with particular attention to the actions and views of his brother, President John F. Kennedy. In a foreword to this edition, the distinguished historian and Kennedy adviser Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr., discusses the book's enduring importance and the significance of new information about the crisis that has come to light from the former Soviet Union.

Roman Mars and co-author Kurt Kohlstedt zoom in on the various elements that make our cities work, exploring the origins and other fascinating stories behind everything from power grids and fire escapes to drinking fountains and street signs. With deeply researched entries and beautiful line drawings throughout, The 99% Invisible City will captivate devoted fans of the show and anyone curious about design, urban environments and the unsung marvels of the world around them. You are about to see stories everywhere, you beautiful nerd. Now get out there.

'A roadmap for a new generation' VOGUE 'Radical, funny and fearless’ VANITY FAIR THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER An electric, searing memoir by the original Riot Grrrl and legendary frontwoman of Bikini Kill and Le Tigre Kathleen Hanna’s rallying cry to feminists echoed far and wide through the...

The 15th century Romanian Prince Vlad III Dracula, also known as Vlad the Impaler, is one of the most fascinating personalities of medieval history. Already during his own lifetime, his true story became obscured by a veil of myths. As a result, he has been portrayed both as a bloody tyrant - who degenerated down throughout the centuries into the fictional vampire of the same name created by Bram Stoker at the end of the 19th century - and as a national and Christian hero who bravely fought to defend his native land and all of Europe against the invading Turkish infidels.

“Moving.” —The Washington Post When Ukrainian journalist Iuliia Mendel got the call she had been hired to work for President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, she had no idea what was to come. In this frank and moving inside account, Zelenskyy’s former press secretary tells the story of his...

“This is the end of the world as we’ve known it,” Kurt Andersen writes in Reset. “But it isn’t the end of the world.” In this smart and refreshingly hopeful book, Andersen–a brilliant analyst and synthesizer of historical and cultural trends, as well as a bestselling novelist and...

From former assistant secretary of state Kurt M. Campbell comes the definitive analysis and explanation of the new major shift in American foreign policy, its interests and assets, to Asia. There is a quiet drama playing out in American foreign policy far from the dark contours of upheaval in...

The number of independently owned optometry practices has fallen from nearly 75 percent to less than half, and the trend continues. Dr. Kurt Steele believes it is time to reverse that. In We’re Not Selling, We’re Winning, Dr. Steele reveals the proven business systems that helped him build a $4 million practice while working fewer hours and creating a team that truly loves coming to work. From hiring and leadership to metrics and creating stronger patient relationships without ever feeling like you’re selling, this audiobook has the blueprint for successfully reaching your goals.

Party Lines is what happens when two friends on opposite sides of politics sit down, argue it out, and still enjoy the conversation. Kurt Bardella and Erin Maguire are not afraid to have real debates, deliver sharp analysis, and dabble in their shared love of the Buffalo Bills because politics doesn’t have to be boring or toxic. They don’t always agree, but they always keep it smart, honest, and surprisingly fun.

Die Flugblätter der studentischen Widerstandgruppe "Weiße Rose" zählen zu den bedeutsamsten Belegen für die Existenz eines zivilen Widerstandsgeistes innerhalb der deutschen Bevölkerung während der nationalsozialistischen Diktatur. Diese in sehr klarer und deutlicher Sprache verfassten Flugblätter, prangerten die Verbrechen der Nationalsozialisten an und riefen zu Widerstand und Sabotage auf.

Militant Normals, written by one of the conservative movement's wittiest commentators, is a no-holds-barred takedown of the preening elites who have all but made normalcy a crime in America. Donald Trump is only the beginning of a mighty disruption in American politics and culture, thanks to the...

Kurt Eichenwald—New York Times bestselling author of Conspiracy of Fools and The Informant—recounts the first 500 days after 9/11 in a comprehensive, fly on the wall, compelling page-turner as gripping as any thriller. In 500 Days, master chronicler Kurt Eichenwald lays bare the harrowing...

Join former NFL quarterback and YouTuber Kurt Benkert as he dives into just about anything life throws his way!From raw and real conversations about life and personal growth, to inside takes on football, gaming, and the latest headlines, no topic is off limits. Whether it’s breaking down what’s happening on the field, sharing stories from the locker room, or riffing on current events and internet culture, Kurt brings his unique perspective, humor, and honesty to every episode.Tune in for unfiltered chats, special guests, and plenty of moments that will make you laugh, think, and see things...