Títulos em Ciências Sociais

At a time when so many of us feel unmoored from guidance, care, and belonging, Mothers of Magic is a profound call to return to our deepest sources of knowledge, nourishment, and kinship. When Perdita Finn found herself at a crossroads with her health, she embarked on a search for healing that led her to confront a heritage of misogyny and violence—and to summon the wisdom of her ancestors to unravel the trauma woven into her story and the story of civilization itself.

In Ancient Myths and Legends Without Men, expert classicist Mara Gold recenters the women at the heart of some of the world’s most enduring myths. From Greek and Roman legends to tales from around the globe, this fresh, feminist take shines a new light on iconic figures like Medusa, Hera, and Persephone, revealing the power, complexity, and agency they’ve always had.

Dating violence isn’t just an adult issue—it’s a dangerous and all-too-common reality for young girls today. Abusive partners come from every background, creating a web that can trap anyone, regardless of wealth or status. But why do so many stay caught in these toxic relationships? And how can we help them break free?

Dr. Webb explains what colorism is, breaks down where and how it shows up in our lives, and address how it disenfranchises us all. Complete with a framework for addressing the harm that colorism causes, Colorism is an essential tool to help us move toward a more equitable, compassionate world.

In this work, slut-shaming expert Leora Tanenbaum explains that when we criticize young women for wearing body-revealing outfits and sharing sexy selfies, we are losing the plot. Young people are sick of being held responsible for others' inability to keep their eyes off their bodies. They explain that most of the time, they aren't even trying to sexualize themselves—and, when they do, they are taking control over their bodily autonomy.

Rising waters are flooding cities and homes across the globe, from Florida to Nepal. By 2050, 150 million people will live below the high tide line, facing an uncertain future as cities like London and Shanghai grapple with worsening floods.

Chained Birds: A Crimemoir is the story of Carla Conti’s 10-year journey to advocate for federal inmate Kevin Sanders and help him re-enter society after prison. But the mission came at a cost as Carla struggled to balance her own, Scott’s, and Kevin’s safety while writing an exposé on the horrific conditions that led to the shutdown of an experimental prison program in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.

In The Tougaloo Nine, M. J. O'Brien delves into Tougaloo College's culture of resistance, Mississippi's determination to preserve segregation, and the early stirrings of the student movement in Jackson. Through numerous interviews and years of detailed research, O'Brien tells the stories of these courageous African American students.

The Verne Code & The Gemini Trigger, by Jesús Cediel, is a sharp, provocative essay about the crisis unfolding in the United States and its echoes across the world. His central claim is clear: America is entering a historical phase that has, time and again, marked the beginning of revolutions, civil wars, and global realignments.

Die Bestsellerautorin Natalie Haynes nimmt uns mit in die Welt der griechischen Mythologie, zu den Göttinnen des Olymps. Missverständnisse und falsche Darstellungen in Kunst, Literatur und Popkultur verzerren unseren Blick, doch mit diesem Buch sehen wir Frauenfiguren, die wir schon zu kennen meinen, plötzlich in einem ganz neuen Licht. So ist Athene die Göttin des Krieges, wird aber auch für ihren weisen Rat geschätzt. Aphrodite ist die schönste aller Göttinnen, hat jedoch eine rachsüchtige Seite und bestraft jeden hart, der ihr missfällt.

Em Vou te contar a atriz Naomi Watts traz um relato sincero, bem humorado e informativo sobre a menopausa e o envelhecimento. Um audiolivro para todas as mulheres que desejam viver sua melhor versão durante essa que pode ser uma das fases mais desafiadoras e, ao mesmo tempo, poderosas da vida. Após terminar as gravações do filme King Kong, aos 36 anos, Naomi Watts teve o desejo de ser mãe, mas, ao receber o diagnóstico de perimenopausa, ela se viu diante de um novo e inesperado desafio: lidar com a escassez de informações e o estigma a respeito do tema.

‘The Grip of Childhood Sexual Abuse’ tells the story of our healing journey to overcome the impacts of our abuse. Tragically victims unknowingly accrue many syndromes and disorders as a direct result of enduring sexual abuse over a long period of time. We believe we can help victims by sharing what we've learned. Through recognizing our own strengths, we can encourage others to shed the self-limiting beliefs trauma survivors often unconsciously own.

"Royal Family, News Headlines and True Crime: Britain in the 20th Century" is a book in the series "Bitesize Britain". The book will take listeners on a unique voyage through time, offering bite sized chunks of social history helping the listener gain an understanding and appreciation of the key events that shaped Britain.

In Pain Bleeds Crime, she shares twenty-three gripping true stories from her decades working in maximum-security prisons, courts, and forensic hospitals. The crimes are shocking—murder, rape, paedophilia, assault, fetishism, bestiality, and more—but what lies beneath is often even more confronting.

In Case Studies in Disability Driven Innovation, Robert Ludke reveals how disability-driven innovation is transforming the global economy while creating lasting value for society. Through compelling stories of entrepreneurs, business leaders, and innovators with disabilities, he demonstrates that the mindset of disability inclusion spurs innovation and creativity, drives market opportunities, and generates sustainable profits.

“No labirinto com Maria Homem” já diz a que veio em seu próprio nome: um programa que te convida a se perder nas labirínticas veredas do grande sertão da mente, explorando seus mistérios e impasses. E, quem sabe, em meio a essa jornada, você possa encontrar um fio de Ariadne e descobrir as raízes dos seus desejos - ou, pelo menos, daquilo que você acredita que deseja.

Writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby co-created the all-star group of six superheroes in September 1963. From there, just three main writers chronicled Earth's Mightiest Heroes in that most turbulent of decades: Roy Thomas, Steve Englehart, and Jim Shooter, each with differing approaches. The Avengers quickly became the pivot around which the Marvel Universe turned. To look back through its issues is to get a crash course in '70s pop culture.

Ponendosi dal punto di vista di Napoli capitale, i Borboni riconoscevano un "di qua" e un "di là" dal faro di Messina. Ponendosi dal punto di vista della Sicilia, come dalla parte degli infedeli, Vincenzo Consolo rovescia la prospettiva e racconta l'isola partendo dal mare che la circonda. Un Mediterraneo teatro di bellezza e di civiltà, di scempi e di scorribande. Al centro di questo mare è la Sicilia, terra meticcia e sorprendente che accoglie Pirandello e Tomasi di Lampedusa, la cultura araba e quella magrebina.

What if the guy who "checked all the boxes" was also the one calling bullshit on the system? Marc Roe is a white, straight, small-town Midwestern man with something to say—and the guts to say it. Raised on government cheese and hard rules, he was taught to man up, stay quiet, and earn respect the old-fashioned way. But as he rose through the ranks of leadership—in business, in public service, and in life—he realized the playbook he inherited was broken. Per Aspera Ad Claritatem—Through Hardship To Clarity is the story of how he rewrote it.

This beautifully written memoir tells the story of their journey, which is also the story of Palestine, from the Nakba to the present—a seventy-five-year tale of conflict, exodus, occupation, return, and search for belonging, seen through the eyes of one writer and her family. Jiryis reveals how her father, Sabri, a PLO leader and advisor to Yasser Arafat, chose exile in 1970 because of his work.