Ergebnis für "Volume 2" in Sozialwissenschaften

The definitive behind-the-scenes history of video games’ explosion into the twenty-first century and the war for industry power “A zippy read through a truly deep research job. You won’t want to put this one down.”—Eddie Adlum, publisher, RePlay Magazine As video games evolve, only the...

“BEST NONFICTION BOOK OF THE 20TH CENTURY.” —Time Volume 2 of the Nobel Prize-winner’s towering masterpiece: the story of Solzhenitsyn's entrance into the Soviet prison camps, where he would remain for nearly a decade. Features a new foreword by Anne Applebaum. “The greatest and most...

Everything that thousands of men who started in dead bedrooms and lackluster relationships have learned and refined over the years, distilled into a single series of pro-man concepts. Dread is more than taking back your masculinity, but thriving in a society increasingly hostile towards men. Nothing gets soccer moms, feminists, and traditionally conservative wives angrier than watching men thrive in a way that may not necessarily benefit them (though it does if she's a value add to a relationship).

Selkies, trowies and fairy wolves. Witches, clan chiefs and the King of the Cats. Within this audiobook are the little-known stories of Scotland, collected and retold by an oral storyteller who performs them throughout the world. From folk tales and local legends to ancient epics, these stories will astonish and delight listeners everywhere.

In this captivating volume 4, chapter 19 of his renowned series, the Baron Macaulay (1800-1859) takes us on a journey through Englands past, focusing on the Stuart kings. He artfully examines the decline of the divine right of kings and the burgeoning power of Parliament. The accession of William and Mary, the Dutch Protestant royalty, marks a pivotal moment in British history, reshaping the nations governance. Macaulays literary prowess and insightful perspectives on 18th-century English and global politics make this work a delightful read for history enthusiasts. (Jim Mowatt)

This volume of the Collected Writings consists of psychological reflections on classical mythology for insight into archetypal structures and dynamics that play out in contemporary life. Mythology is an important resource for depth psychology, and the works included in this volume are a contribution to the archetypal perspective on psyche inspired by the works of C.G. Jung, James Hillman, and Raphael Lopez-Pedraza.

From the victim or victims, the crime scenes, and the criminal investigations that ensued, we follow 12 true crime stories, some of which are solved and some that are still mysteries. We also take a look at cases where wrongful convictions have occurred and why. These true murder stories will take you on a journey across the globe and even back in time in some cases. Family massacres, individual true crime murder cases, and situations where murder goes unseen in suicide cases, plus many more.

The seven volumes of Studies in the Psychology of Sex by Havelock Ellis (1859-1939) that appeared between 1900 and 1928 were each a landmark in the more open considerations of sexual impulse in the Western world. And none more so than Volume 2, which appeared in 1900. It examined homosexuality, though Ellis more frequently used the term sexual inversion, which, at the time, had broader (but not derogatory) implications.

Delve into the enchanting world of Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, also known as Strange Tales of Liaozhai, a mesmerizing collection of nearly five hundred supernatural narratives penned by the talented Pu Songling during the early Qing Dynasty. Written in Classical Chinese, these tales blur the lines between the ordinary and the extraordinary, drawing on a rich tradition of oral storytelling. Pu, believed to have completed most of these stories around 1679, offers readers a captivating glimpse into a realm populated by vixen spirits, ghosts, scholars, court officials, Taoist exorcists, ...

As the 18th century approached its midpoint, commercial and military competition between the European states became fierce. And whoever obtained accurate information about distant lands would hold an advantage. Were there continental landmasses in the Pacific? Was there a Northwest Passage to Japan and China? What lay in the interior of Africa? Was it possible to cross the Sahara? Where did the rivers Nile and Congo originate?

This second giant 6-volume bundle includes a total of 92 real and gripping stories of harrowing crimes. Listen about how detectives and forensic science identified, tracked down, and convicted these twisted offenders, most of whom you will have never heard about before.

In this enchanting second volume of Middle Eastern tales, originally penned in Arabic, Scheherazade weaves a mesmerizing tapestry of stories to captivate her husband and secure her fate. Each tale unfolds in installments, drawing her husband deeper into a world of wonder, suspense, and adventure—ensuring her survival one narrative at a time. - Summary by Gillian Hendrie

With the gradual shift from the 1970s disco scene, a new style of music known as hip hop paved way for underground music talent; creating local artists to pop up from all over the Brooklyn, The Bronx, Philly, and Jersey. Some refer to it as “The Golden Era” but rap music was just coming into its own in the early to mid-1980s. This audiobook The History of Hip Hop, Volume 2, takes you behind the scenes and gives you the little-known details of the 1980s era which would lay the roots for an artistic experience that has built the existence of many rap artists now.

Ainsi, cet ouvrage offre une unique contribution à la connaissance et à la compréhension de la pensée classique et de l'éthique, tout en favorisant un dialogue interculturel plus large et la paix entre les peuples.

Dive into the rich tapestry of world history with this engaging account that highlights pivotal events through the masterful narratives of renowned historians. Volume 2 of a 22-volume series, this edition spans from 450 BC to 12 AD, offering readers a captivating journey through time. - Summary by Title Page

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In the captivating second volume of the Library of the Worlds Best Mystery and Detective Stories, Julian Hawthorne invites you to explore an intriguing collection of short stories that span the globe. Many of these tales make their English debut here, sourced from unexpected origins like the letters of Pliny the Younger and ancient Tibetan manuscripts. This volume features gripping narratives from both English and Scottish authors, sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. (Summary by Leni)

This is the story of Nancy Harkness Love who, early in World War II, recruited and led the first group of 28 women to fly military aircraft for the US Army. Love was hooked on flight at an early age. At 16, after just four hours of instruction, she flew solo “a rather broken down Fleet biplane that my barnstorming instructor imported from parts unknown”. The year was 1930: Record-setting aviator Jacqueline Cochran (and Love’s future rival) had not yet learned to fly, and the most famous woman pilot of all time, Amelia Earhart, had yet to make her acclaimed solo Atlantic flight.

Here is a panoramic view of African American life, rich in gripping first-person accounts and character sketches that invite listeners to relive history as African Americans experienced it. We begin in Africa, with the growth of the slave trade. We hear of the Haitian Revolution, and of slave rebellions and resistance in the United States. There are vivid accounts of Reconstruction, Jim Crow, the struggle for Civil Rights, and the emergence of the black middle class. From Harriet Tubman to Martin Luther King, Jr., To Make Our World Anew is an unforgettable portrait of a people.

The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02. A comprehensive and readable account of the world's history, emphasizing the more important events, and presenting these as complete narratives in the master-words of the most eminent historians. This is volume 2 of 22, covering from 450 BC to 12 AD.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-great-events-by-famous-historians-volume-02--6725865/support.