Títulos em Ciências Sociais

Empathie gilt als höchste Kunst des Miteinanders. Trotzdem scheint sie der gegenwärtigen Debattenkultur abhanden gekommen zu sein. Im digitalen survival of the fittest beschäftigen sich alle mit allem, vorrangig jedoch mit sich selbst. Meinungen werden absolut, Zwischentöne unmöglich. Warum wir wieder lernen müssen, empathisch zu sein - oder zumindest mehr empathische Egoisten brauchen -, erzählt Yasmine M'Barek in I Feel You .

Ho sempre pensato che la società femminile, nella media, fosse più evoluta della società maschile. Chiesi conferma di questa mia convinzione, presso un grande cenacolo, dove la guida mi rispose: "tu, come tutti, prima d'incarnarti, non eri né maschio né femmina e, una volta incarnato, sei stato tante volte maschio e tante volte femmina, a seconda delle esperienze che dovevi fare. Perchè vuoi separare ciò che invece è unito?

Knitting, sewing, embroidery, quilting―throughout history, these and other forms of textile work have often been dismissed as merely "women's work" and attached to ideas of domesticity and obedience. Yet, as psychologist and avid knitter Nicole Nehrig explores in this captivating book, textile work has often been a way for women to exercise power. When their voices were silenced and other avenues were closed off to them, women used the tools they had―often a needle and thread―to seek freedom.

Drawing on encounters between the Creeks of the Southeast and the Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia in the eighteenth century, Savage Systers reveals a world in which Native women wielded power through means that shocked European observers: ritualized torture, scalp dances, brutal initiation rites, even infanticide and cannibalism. Far from aberrations, these acts embodied forms of feminine authority rooted deep in tribal culture. In deciding whether a captive lived or died, whether a stranger was rejected or absorbed, Native women determined the fate of peoples and nations.

Drawing on encounters between the Creeks of the Southeast and the Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia in the eighteenth century, Savage Systers reveals a world in which Native women wielded power through means that shocked European observers: ritualized torture, scalp dances, brutal initiation rites, even infanticide and cannibalism. Far from aberrations, these acts embodied forms of feminine authority rooted deep in tribal culture. In deciding whether a captive lived or died, whether a stranger was rejected or absorbed, Native women determined the fate of peoples and nations.

They didn’t just make Mario. They made your childhood — and then they made sure you’d never forget it. From handmade Japanese playing cards to the global Pokémon phenomenon, Nintendo has spent over a century shaping culture, controlling imagination, and redefining what fun means — on their terms. This isn’t just a company biography. It’s a behind-the-scenes look at the secret history of control, nostalgia, and innovation, told through the colorful world of pixels and power-ups. You’ll revisit the games that changed everything — from Donkey Kong to Zelda, Pokémon to Smash Bros.

Enter a land of gods, samurai, and spirits—where ancient stories still echo today. Japanese Legends isn’t just another dry history book—it reveals how sacred myths still shape Japan’s festivals, rituals, and national identity. Whether you're drawn to samurai history, yokai tales, or the traditions of shrines and emperors, this book offers a fresh, accessible way to explore the myths and legends that built Japan.

Long ago, the Galactic Federation sent the Atlans, a fierce group of humans from the Pleiades, to Earth to confront the newest colony of the combative ever-spreading alien race known as the Reptilians. The ensuing battle sank the continent of Lemuria and drove the Reptilians underground beneath the Indian subcontinent as well as to Antarctica. Able to shapeshift to appear human, the Reptilians then infiltrated the Atlantean civilization, abducting humans and creating Reptilian hybrids.

Chi parla, soprattutto se da posizioni di autorità o in contesti istituzionali, ha una pesante responsabilità: ciò che diciamo cambia i limiti di ciò che può essere detto, sposta un po' più in là i confini di ciò che viene considerato normale, assodato, legittimo. E cambiare i limiti di ciò che può essere detto cambia allo stesso tempo i limiti di ciò che può essere fatto.

Optimismus ist ein Lebensthema für Dirk Steffens. Der bekannte Wissenschaftsjournalist, Moderator für Natursendungen (»GEO«, »Terra-X«), Podcaster (»Kettenreaktion«) und Autor mehrerer Bestseller zu den Themen Natur und Umwelt hat nicht immer nur mit schönen Bildern und Nachrichten zu tun. Im Gegenteil, er sorgt sich um die Überlebensfähigkeit der Menschheit auf diesem Planeten. Aber deshalb den Kopf in den Sand stecken? Kommt für Dirk Steffens nicht infrage. In diesem Buch begründet er, warum – und was ihm Kraft gibt. Warum Optimismus die einzig vernünftige Möglichkeit ist, auf Krisen zu reagieren.

Freaky Folklore is your guide to the world’s most terrifying beings, from ancient times to today. Hosts from Eeriecast, the leading horror podcast network, present the most frightening—and entertaining—tales of these mysterious creatures, revealing everything you need to know. This audiobook has the stories and culture for you to be on the lookout for these beasts. Dive into the world of mythology and find what makes each creature unique.

At 18, Jesse Crosson was a lost cause. Strung out on drugs, he committed a robbery-gone-wrong and later a nonfatal shooting. And Jesse was sentenced to 32 years—nearly twice as long as the high point of the sentencing guidelines. No one expected his story to end well. But for Jesse, imprisonment turned out to be a new beginning.

Florence Nightingale is remembered the world over as the “Lady with the Lamp,” moving quietly through darkened hospital corridors during the Crimean War, bringing comfort and hope to wounded soldiers. Yet to leave her story at that glowing image is to miss the extraordinary breadth of her life’s work. Florence Nightingale was not only a nurse but also a visionary reformer, a relentless campaigner, and one of the first to use data and statistics as weapons for systemic change.

This book highlights the historic inflection point we are in, both in terms of philanthropy in general and specifically in financing solutions to our most urgent social and environmental problems. It covers two movements that have recently influenced capitalism. First, wealthy millennials have pressured their bankers to invest family portfolios in companies with high social and environmental impact (ESG ratings), triggering a wave where the wealth management industry and now all public companies are adapting to the demand for good.

Unlock the mysteries of Oak Island with Secrets in the Shadows: Oak Island Conspiracy Theories. This thrilling collection features over 20 captivating mini-stories that delve into the perplexing legends, hidden treasures, and conspiracies surrounding one of the most mysterious sites on Earth. For centuries, Oak Island has intrigued explorers, treasure hunters, and conspiracy theorists alike. What secrets are buried beneath its surface? Is there a treasure trove waiting to be discovered, or is something far darker hidden in the depths?

Let me tell you a little story about Odin, the Allfather, ruler of Asgard, wisdom-seeker, and part-time daredevil. One day, he decided that simply being the most powerful god in the Norse cosmos wasn’t enough—he needed more wisdom. And in true Norse fashion, he didn’t just hit the library or meditate on a mountain. No, Odin hanged himself from Yggdrasil, the World Tree. I’ll stop here because that’s a fun story later on. Extreme? Absolutely. Effective? Apparently (you will know why).

Beginning with post-WW2 monitoring devices, Listening In traces an arc through the Cold War era into the present day in which state and commercial spyware can record our calls, copy messages and secretly film us. Exploring how mass audio surveillance is carried out through devices such as smart phones, speakers and baby monitors and used to inform and train AI algorithms, the book provides fresh insights into how we are allowing our personal privacies to be traded for enhanced social connectivity and technological convenience.

Growing up in West Texas, Jane Little Botkin didn't have designs on becoming a beauty queen. But not long after joining a pageant on a whim in college, she became the first protégé of El Paso's Richard Guy and Rex Holt, known as the "Kings of Beauty"—just as the 1970's counterculture movement began to take off.

A compelling account of Ruben Miller's years working as a forensic scientist, visiting crime scenes and gathering evidence. His detailed descriptions of what he sees are often heart-breaking. The behaviour of the people he meets—lawyers, police, the media and even the occasional suspect—is always fascinating and occasionally hilarious. Insights into the techniques of forensic science give a fascinating view of what it can and can't do vs what the public, and even legal experts, expect.

In a house designed for manipulation, paranoia, and power plays, sixteen strangers are cut off from the outside world—watched every second by cameras, judged by millions. Welcome to Big Brother. A show ahead of its time, it was once dismissed as fluff television. Now this voyeuristic reality show has quietly become a cultural juggernaut. But what are the costs of turning human lives into entertainment? What kind of psychological toll does it take to be put in isolation, under constant surveillance, in a perpetual state of suspicion?