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Questo libro sulla storia dei videogiochi non ha alcuna pretesa di raccontare ogni avvenimento del medium che in pochissimo tempo diventato il più ricco, diffuso, criticato, influenzato e culturalmente rilevante. E tuttavia passa in rassegna le tappe fondamentali del percorso che ha portato quel sistema di intrattenimento a diventare una parte fondamentale della nostra attuale cultura. Si parla di tecnologia e famiglia, di storia universale e personale, di scoperte continue, curiosità, notti insonni.

A bold, hopeful, and thought-provoking account by “one of the world’s leading thinkers” (The Observer) of how we built a lonely world, how the pandemic accelerated the problem, and what we must do to come together again “A compelling vision for how we can bridge our many divides at...

Today, the majority of the peoples of the planet live in nation-states, based upon the idea, if never the reality, of a single people, a single culture, a single rule of law, and a single source of sovereign authority. But will they continue to do so in the future? None of the major challenges that confront humanity today—from climate change to disease, from terrorism to mass migration—can be handled effectively by single nation-states, no matter how powerful. 

Sucesso no Brasil, com mais de 100 mil exemplares vendidos, Ryan Holiday traz em seu novo livro um verdadeiro tratado sobre a coragem, uma virtude celebrada ao longo dos séculos, mas que parece estar em perigo de extinção. Nada é possível sem ela. Nada que valha a pena se alcança sendo covarde. Então por que a bravura é tão escassa? Numa época em que muitos de nossos políticos, líderes e artistas parecem incapazes de defender o que é certo ou mesmo falar a verdade, a coragem se faz ainda mais necessária, e o futuro depende da nossa decisão.

Lewis Mumford (1895 - 1990) is an American historian, sociologist, philosopher of technology, and literary critic. Particularly noted for his study of cities and urban architecture, he had a broad career as a writer.

A autora constrói sua argumentação sobretudo a partir dos textos norte-americanos fundadores da ética do cuidado e de três grandes eixos: as novas vozes a serem ouvidas em um mundo tão plural e a constatação das desigualdades de gênero; o cuidado para com a vulnerabilidade e as grandes dependências; e a reivindicação de políticas públicas para a promoção de uma igualdade real entre mulheres e homens e dos novos regimes de proteção.

Un llamamiento a involucrarnos cívicamente para tomar las riendas de nuestro futuro Los ciudadanos tendemos a culpar al Estado, al mercado o a cualquier otra entidad abstracta cuando estamos insatisfechos. Los actores económicos, ocupados únicamente en la maximización del beneficio propio...

Un libro de periodismo investigativo, producto de un juicioso y exhaustivo trabajo de Marta Elvira Soto Franco, directora de la Unidad Investigativa del periódico El Tiempo. Experta en temas de narcotráfico y paramilitarismo, tierras y corrupción, la autora narra y documenta...

Birth of a Community: A Love Letter to Black America is a powerful tribute to the strength, beauty, and resilience of Black America. Blending personal stories, historical reflections, and cultural insight, the author paints a vivid portrait of Black American life while confronting systemic struggles and injustices. Yet, the book remains deeply rooted in hope, unity, and the richness of Black American heritage. The author challenges the misnomer of "The Black Community," offering concepts grounded in community development and racial identity research.

For over a decade, I’ve been captivated by the idea of this book, which goes beyond profiling well-known locals in Orange County. It focuses on individuals who contribute significantly to the region’s culture and beyond, showcasing a diverse range of stories. Orange County isn’t just a location; it’s a hub of creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation—from surf culture to tech giants.

Profissões que (quase) não existem mais é um convite para explorar os corredores do tempo e descobrir algumas das profissões que foram deixadas para trás na marcha implacável do progresso tecnológico, como lanterninhas de cinema, telefonistas e datilógrafos.

Veinticinco años después de la publicación de su primer libro, Malcolm Gladwell retoma las lecciones de El punto clave con la intención de iniciar un debate difícil sobre las epidemias. Es el momento de reconocer nuestro papel en su génesis y ser honestos acerca de todas las formas sutiles y a veces ocultas en las que intentamos manipularlas. Necesitamos una guía sobre los patógenos y contagios que nos rodean.

หนังสือ "อ่านคนทะลุใจ ด้วยกลยุทธ์สามก๊ก" เล่มนี้ ได้กล่าวถึงเรื่องย่อบางตอนของเรื่องสามก๊กที่หยิบยกขึ้นมาเป็นตัวอย่าง ตีความเข้ากับการอ่านคนได้เป็นอย่างดี โดยสังเกตจากพฤติกรรมลักษณะนิสัย วาจา รวมถึงลักษณะความสัมพันธ์ของตัวละครอีกด้วย เรื่อง "สามก๊ก" นับเป็นวรรณกรรมจีนอิงประวัติศาสตร์เนื้อหาโดดเด่นในเรื่องกลศึก

There are more slaves in the world today than any other time in history.Enter the world of human trafficking and explore what we can do together to end this global crime. Where Were You?: A Profile of Modern Slavery by Matthew Friedman provides an up-to-date overview of human trafficking, a...