Títulos em Ciências Sociais

Brought to you by Penguin. A long period of peace and stable relations between the world’s most powerful nations is coming to an end. Major wars have broken out in Europe and the Middle East, tensions are rising in East Asia, world leaders have spoken publicly about the possibility of a third...

A collection of poetic spells and incantations that recount the rich lives of our ancestors, who were connected across cultures by their experience of the world as a magical place, who shared a belief, and who engaged in magical practices for manifestation, prophecy, love, protection, healing, curses, and even vengeance. Each minute of Ancient Spells and Incantations holds verses adapted from text unearthed through extensive research—grimoires, letters, and trial transcripts from across the ages and around the world.

Katherine Ryan is back with a new book, First Born Daughter exploring the psychology and reality of what it means to be a woman, a wife and a daughter today. Filled with Katherine's outspoken humour and wit, expect home truths, real talk and Katherine's inimitable honest opinions around the topics of women's rights, parenting, health, ageing and so much more that Katherine is at the heart of as she navigates the world we live in today.

Longtemps rassurée par son appartenance à l'OTAN et sa capacité de dissuasion nucléaire, la France a, pendant des décennies, laissé s'effondrer son budget de défense. L'autonomie stratégique du pays exige désormais une vision à dix ans et un plan de réarmement massif et rapide, qui rétablisse la cohérence entre les menaces, les missions et les moyens pour nos armées. C'est aussi à un réarmement moral et civique qu'il convient de s'atteler. Il est plus que jamais urgent de les restaurer, notamment par le biais d'un service national rénové, pour le succès des armes de la France.

Nowruz, which translates literally to “new day” in Persian, stands as one of the oldest and most enduring festivals in human history. For over three millennia, this celebration has marked the arrival of the spring equinox, the exact moment when the sun crosses the celestial equator and day and night reach a state of perfect equilibrium. It is more than just a calendar event, it is a profound cultural phenomenon that has survived the rise and fall of empires, the shifts of major world religions, and the tumultuous currents of political upheaval.

Barbie: A Timeless Tale of Fashion and Imagination is a captivating journey through the history and cultural impact of the world’s most iconic doll. From her debut in 1959 to her evolution as a symbol of empowerment and creativity, Barbie has inspired generations of children and collectors alike. This book explores her groundbreaking influence on fashion, design, and popular culture, tracing her transformation through the decades.

This book is for listeners inside and outside law enforcement who are interested in a close examination of police uses of force. My purposes in writing it are (1) to provide factual information that contrasts with media-driven myths and misinformation for three famous cases; (2) to examine several controversial but common police tools and tactics with an eye toward improving outcomes; and (3) to enhance public understanding of the role of police officers when they confront resisting suspects.

Brothers in Silence: When Silence Ends, Liberation Begins is a powerful reflection on what it means to be a Black man carrying generations of unspoken pain. For too long, silence has been mistaken for strength and vulnerability seen as weakness. This audiobook challenges that narrative.

What if the real secret isn’t what they’re hiding—but what we refuse to see? For thousands of years, power has lived in the shadows. From the forbidden temples of Egypt to the boardrooms of billionaires, secret societies have shaped empires, written laws, and erased their own fingerprints from history. In Secret Societies: Between Power and Deception, Heinrich Wilson unravels the hidden threads connecting the ancient mystery cults, the Knights Templar, the Freemasons, the Illuminati, Skull & Bones, and today’s digital elite.

In a world in which all the old certainties seem to be crumbling, it's hard not to feel we have lost our way. Long before they became bywords for people-pleasing princesses, these old stories – passed down to us through generations by our peasant ancestors – told us everything that women need to learn about the world. They teach us to be savvy, inspire us to grow in confidence, show us how to be bold and claim the future we dream of. They might be set in difficult and dangerous times, but they require their heroines to face the unfaceable and dig deep for previously unimagined inner resources.

A ridiculously in-depth guide to finding a fulfilling and impactful career in the age of AI "This career guide is among the most thoughtful and grounded I've seen."—Cal Newport, New York Times bestselling author of Slow Productivity You have about 80,000 hours in your career: 40 hours a week...

Brought to you by Penguin. We know all about evolution. But that’s only half the story. Life Story is Jonathan Loh’s groundbreaking dual narrative of the development of life on Earth through both biological and cultural evolution. Far from being a byproduct of nature, he reveals how human...

Brought to you by Penguin. If you met an alien, what might it be like? Ever since childhood, astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson has wanted to be abducted by aliens. Here, he draws upon a lifetime’s fascination to explore the science of alien life – and to offer a practical guide to your...

In 2022, in response to the killing of Mahsa Jina Amini, a 22-year-old Kurdish woman who died in police custody after being arrested for not wearing her hijab, thousands of Iranians—mostly women—took to the streets in protest. Fatemeh Jamalpour had just returned to the country after working in London, and despite the threat of imprisonment or death for her work as a journalist, joined the throngs of people fighting to topple Iran's religious extremist regime.

Before Mary Earps, Jess Fishlock and Lucy Bronze, a generation of trailblazing women's footballers defied the odds. In 1921, the FA banned women from playing football in England, but these rebels refused to quit. Leaving behind jobs, families and their homeland, they travelled across Europe in search of professional opportunities. This groundbreaking book uncovers their untold stories: the original Lioness who started a new life in the Netherlands as a teenager, the first woman of colour to play for England, the girl who turned down international recognition to play in Italy.

München: Eine Politikerin des Bayerischen Landtags wird massiv bedroht. Sie erhält E-Mails mit Vergewaltigungs- und Mordfantasien, wird in den sozialen Medien beschimpft und beleidigt. Als eine Bombendrohung im Landtag eingeht, bekommt die Frau Personenschutz, und Obalski von der Sondereinheit Doppel-X wird undercover als Social-Media-Beraterin ins Team der Politikerin eingeschleust. Sie soll ermitteln, wer hinter den Angriffen steckt. Schon bald werden die Hetzkampagnen persönlicher und zugleich gefährlicher.

For thirteen years, Tina Strambler lived within the foster care system-navigating instability, loss, and the quiet strength required to survive without permanence. This powerful memoir offers an honest and hopeful exploration of what it means to grow up searching for belonging while carrying the weight of childhood trauma. Through deeply personal reflection, Tina recounts her journey through foster homes, therapy, and the relationships that shaped her path.

In Economic Reality delivers a clear, no-nonsense guide to how the world actually works—not how we wish it worked. Inspired by the tradition of Thomas Sowell's Basic Economics, this book strips away ideology, jargon, and comforting myths to reveal the core principles that govern scarcity, incentives, trade, and human behavior.

The Urgency of Black Madness is a bold, uncompromising intervention in contemporary debates on race, racism, and Black identity. Drawing on history, philosophy, politics, and lived experience across Africa, Europe, and America, Prof. George Nyamndi challenges dominant narratives that locate racism solely in external oppression rather than internal reckoning. Arguing that racism is not merely prejudice but weaponized race, Nyamndi calls for a radical paradigm shift: from perpetual victimhood to collective responsibility, from lamentation to production, from accusation to creative awakening.

An Adult’s Guide to Modern Teen Language **Are you tired of hearing words from your kids or students and feeling completely lost? Ever wondered what “rizz,” “peng,” “NPC,” “delulu,” “snitching,” “gooning,” “W move,” or “glowdown” really mean—and which ones should concern you? You’re not alone. Teen slang is evolving faster than ever, and this book is your clear, safe, and trusted guide through it all. Whether you’re a parent, carer, teacher, youth worker, or simply curious, this resource helps you finally understand the language young people use every day—online and offline.