Títulos em Política e Ativismo

Discover the life of Som Tamang, a true hero of the Himalayas, and be inspired by his incredible journey of triumph against all odds. Penned by award-winning former ABC journalist Kirsty Nancarrow, Som's life is a testament to the incredible strength of the human spirit, and the enduring power of hope and a singular purpose - to protect girls in Nepal from trafficking and child marriage.

The story of Violette Szabo is one of the most extraordinary in the annals of World War II espionage and covert operations. Totally fearless and a dead shot, Violette Szabo volunteered to become part of the Special Operations Executive, Britain's premier sabotage and subversion organization of the time. On June 7, 1944, Violette left behind a two-year-old daughter to parachute into France on a special mission.

Known as the "Father of Abolitionism," Reverend John Rankin is one of the greatest heroes previously lost to history. Sitting high above the small community of Ripley, Ohio, a lantern shone in the front window of a small, red brick home at night. It was a signal to slaves in Kentucky—a beacon of liberty in the darkness—just across the Ohio River. Anyone fleeing bondage could look to Reverend John Rankin's home for hope. To the slaveholders they fled from, Rankin's activities as a "conductor" on the Underground Railroad invoked rage.

This is the extraordinary story of Jaqueline; a young girl denied her true identity, whose courageous life was interfered with and strategically manipulated by her narcissistic mother, royalty, spies, raconteurs, and gangsters. And one remarkable secret.

An overview of Trump's businesses his ventures span a wide array of industries, each marked by varying degrees of success and notable failures. This overview examines some of Trump's major businesses, proving insight into their operations, financial strategies, and eventual outcomes that led to bankruptcy, significant distress, or failure. Understanding these enterprises is essential for grasping the broader context of Trump's approach to business and the lessons that can be gained from his experiences.

In this final magisterial volume, fifteen years in the research and writing, David Levering Lewis stunningly recreates the second half of W.E.B. Du Bois’s charged and brilliant career.

The McKinley Years: The Life and Times of our 25th President utilizes the rich resources of the McKinley Presidential Library & Museum archives. Through photos and documents only available at the museum, Christopher Kenney paints a picture of not only William McKinley the President but William McKinley the man. This book explores McKinley's early years, service in the Civil War, family life, and his rise from lawyer to Congressman, to Governor, and finally to the highest office in the land.

A partir de la información disponible públicamente, organizada y analizada con la ayuda de la inteligencia artificial, esta biografía presenta a Fidel Castro desde una nueva perspectiva. Más que un simple relato, este libro busca explorar las capas de su personalidad, desde su humilde infancia en Birán hasta el auge de su liderazgo revolucionario, pasando por las controversias que marcaron su gobierno y los debates sobre su legado.

This biography of Jessica Mitford, fifth of the six famous Mitford Girls, tells the wild and unlikely story of a British aristocrat who became an American Communist, bringing her astonishing self-transformation to life with a riveting, often hilarious, account of trading wealth and status for a life of radical activism.

കേരളീയ പൊതുമണ്ഡലത്തില്‍ ദലിതുകളുടെയും കീഴാള വിഭാഗങ്ങളുടെയും അവകാശങ്ങള്‍ക്കും നിലനില്‍പ്പുകള്‍ക്കും വേണ്ടി നിരന്തരം എഴുതുകയും ശബ്ദമുയര്‍ത്തുകയും ചെയ്യുന്ന കെ.കെ. കൊച്ചിന്റെ അസാധാരണമായ ആത്മകഥ.

Join Annie Temple as she takes you on an uncensored journey. Intimacy & Connection Coach Annie Temple invites you to dive into a world more intriguing than you ever imagined. This touching, candid, and often hilarious memoir takes you from her beginnings as an exotic dancer and sex worker to her rise as a public figure and beloved entertainer.

Раиса Горбачева… Эта женщина стала знаковой фигурой не только перестройки, не только конца прошлого века, но и новейших времен в целом. Олицетворением родной страны, замечательным, талантливым полпредом ее в мире. Женщина, ломавшая закосневшие стереотипы и самоотверженно, по зову сердца, а не только по роли супруги Президента, первой Леди СССР, шедшая на помощь обездоленным, и особенно – детям. Горячо, щедро и бескорыстно поддерживала она ребятишек, страдающих заболеванием крови, – как будто предчувствуя и собственный уход от этой страшной болезни.

When Richard Nixon battled for the presidency in 1968, he did so with the knowledge that, should he win, he would face the looming question of how to extract the United States from its disastrous war in Vietnam. It was on a beach that summer that Nixon disclosed to his chief aide, HR Haldeman, one of his most notorious, risky gambits: the madman theory. In On Nixon's Madness, Zachary Jonathan Jacobson examines the enigmatic president through this theory of Nixon's own invention.

Using artificial intelligence to compile and organize publicly available information, this biography offers a structured and in-depth analysis of Zelensky's childhood, education, rise, and the challenges that define his journey.

John Lewis: The Conscience of a Nation is a compelling portrait of one of America’s greatest heroes, whose courage and sacrifice helped to bend the arc of history toward justice. This audiobook is a call to action, a reminder that the fight for equality is far from over—and that each of us has the power to make a difference.

Pardon of Innocence tells the remarkable true story of Michael Flynn, a retired three-star general and former National Security Advisor who rose from humble beginnings to serve at the highest levels of US government. Flynn’s memoir chronicles his journey from a New England hometown to military service in Iraq and Afghanistan, emphasizing his dedication to protecting Americans. Faced with challenges from a network of Deep State operatives who perceived him as a threat, Flynn fought against false accusations and a corrupt justice system.

What secrets do the world’s most influential public figures hide? To what extent are the information available online enough to fully understand a personality? In a world dominated by instant access to knowledge, artificial intelligence offers a new lens to explore the lives and impact of global leaders. In this biographical work, dedicated to Emmanuel Macron, we dive into the life of one of the most emblematic political leaders of contemporary times.

Andrew Mellon, one of the most accomplished businessmen of his era, is almost unknown today. To this shy, diffident (but brilliant) man fell the daunting task of collecting the war debts from European governments still devastated by WWI and struggling to recover economically. Dealing with the US Congress and the heads of foreign governments on the world stage became one of the great adventures of his life. Mellon vs. Churchill presents Winston Churchill through a different lens, focusing on his service as Chancellor of the Exchequer when Great Britain was the largest debtor to the US.

In the world of radical Black politics, the name Audley Moore commands unquestioned respect. Across the nine decades of her life, Queen Mother Moore distinguished herself as a leading progenitor of Black Nationalism, the founder of the modern reparations movement, and a mentor to some of America's most influential Black activists from her homes in North Philadelphia and Harlem.

The Wayfinder tells the story of the life of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founding President of the United Arab Emirates, and explores the key relationships, challenges and events that shaped his outlook on the world.