Transmitting the essence of the sacred scriptures and the New Testament, this version of the Bible uses several illustrations of the main themes and scenes, from creation to the apocalypse. The rigorous, objective, and accessible explanations highlight the historical, social, archaeological, and mythical contexts of the greatest story ever told. Transmitiendo la esencia de las Sagradas Escrituras y del Nuevo Testamento, esta versigicos.
'A brilliant and disturbing analysis, which should be read by anyone wishing to understand the political crisis currently engulfing the world' YUVAL NOAH HARARI author of SAPIENS The past is another country, the old saying goes. The same might be said of the future. But which country? For Europeans and Americans today, the answer is Russia. Today's Russia is an oligarchy propped up by illusions and repression. But it also represents the fulfilment of tendencies already present in the West. And if Moscow's drive to dissolve Western states and values succeeds, this could become our reality too. In this visionary work of contemporary history, Timothy Snyder shows how Russia works within the West to destroy the West; by supporting the far right in Europe, invading Ukraine in 2014, and waging a cyberwar during the 2016 presidential campaign and the EU referendum. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the creation of Donald Trump, an American failure deployed as a Russian weapon. But this threat presents an opportunity to better understand the pillars of our freedoms, confront our own complacency and seek renewal. History never ends, and this new challenge forces us to face the choices that will determine the future: equality or oligarchy, individualism or totalitarianism, truth or lies. The Road to Unfreedom helps us to see our world as if for the first time. It is necessary reading for any citizen of a democracy.
Even Stalin was awed by D-Day, calling it an unprecedented undertaking in the history of war. The massive cross-Channel invasion fleet left an indelible mark on all involved—soldiers, sailors, and airmen alike. The German defenders, caught off guard on the Normandy coasts, were equally impacted by the scale of the operation. While the beachheads were established as planned, the subsequent battles proved far more challenging than anticipated. The thick hedgerows of Normandy favored the defenders, and the Germans, particularly the Waffen-SS divisions, fought with cunning and desperation. As British, Canadian, and American forces advanced inland, they faced savage battles reminiscent of the Eastern Front. Casualties rose, straining relationships among commanders on both sides. French civilians, trapped in the conflict or affected by Allied bombings, suffered greatly. The complexities of Liberation revealed a darker side, marking not just a generation but shaping post-war relations between America and Europe. Drawing from overlooked and new material across thirty archives in various countries, this account of the battle of Normandy stands as the most vivid and well-researched yet. Antony Beevor’s gripping narrative captures the true experience of war, akin to his previous works on Stalingrad and Berlin.
Kiewarra. Petite communauté rurale du sud-est de l'Australie. Ecrasée par le soleil, terrassée par une sécheresse sans précédent. Son bétail émacié. Ses fermiers désespérés. Désespérés au point de tuer femme et enfant, et de retourner l'arme contre soi-même ? C'est ce qui est arrivé à Luke Hadler, et Aaron Falk, son ami d'enfance, n'a aucune raison d'en douter. S'il n'y avait pas ces quelques mots reçus par la poste : Luke a menti. Tu as menti. Sois présent aux funérailles... Les blessures de son départ précipité de Kiewarra sont encore à vif, mais Aaron a une dette, et quelqu'un a décidé que le moment est venu de la payer. Thriller au suspense psychologique torride, Canicule nous enlise dans une communauté à la mentalité aussi aride que la sécheresse qui l'accable. François Lestavel, Paris Match. C'est toute une ambiance, mélange de western et de roman d'initiation, que Jane Harper livre avec doigté. Marianne Payot, L'Express Styles. Traduit de l'anglais (Australie) par Renaud Bombard.
This is the chilling account of how a low-level, small-minded KGB operative ascended to the Russian presidency and, in an astonishingly short time, destroyed years of progress and made his country once more a threat to her own people and to the world. Handpicked by the "family" surrounding an ailing and increasingly unpopular Boris Yeltsin, Vladimir Putin seemed like a perfect choice for the oligarchy to shape according to its own designs. Suddenly the boy who had stood in the shadows was a public figure, and his popularity soared. Russia and an infatuated West were determined to see the progressive leader of their dreams, even as he seized control of media, sent political rivals and critics into exile or to the grave, and smashed the country's fragile electoral system, concentrating power in the hands of his cronies. As a journalist living in Moscow, Masha Gessen experienced this history firsthand, and she has drawn on sources no other writer has tapped.--From publisher description.
Five women go on a hike. Only four return. When a group of colleagues are forced to participate in a team-building exercise in the Giralang Ranges, they reluctantly start walking down the muddy track. But Alice Russell doesn't appear at the other end. Her last phone call was to Federal Police Agent Aaron Falk. Alice is the whistleblower in his latest corporate fraud case and as he pursues the investigation, Falk uncovers a tangled web of suspicion and betrayal. How well do we know the people we work with?
Katie is the sister who has it all: a flourishing career and a smart, loving fianc.̌ Mia is the dreamer: no ties, no responsibilities, no thought for anyone but herself.
The book has received accolades as one of the best of the year, highlighting its exceptional storytelling and impactful themes. It delves into profound subjects, offering readers a rich exploration of character development and emotional depth. The narrative is crafted with skill, ensuring a compelling experience that resonates with audiences, making it a standout choice for those seeking quality literature.
Birma is nooit een gemakkelijk toegankelijk land geweest. De ondoordringbare jungle, die met gedetailleerde kaarten nauwelijks te doorgronden is, heeft het land lange tijd afgesloten gehouden, vergelijkbaar met Tibet. In deze jungle liggen de moeilijk bereikbare Jademijnen, omgeven door mysterieuze verhalen. Er wordt gezegd dat de mijnen worden beschermd door half mens, half slang-wezens en dat de gevonden groene Jade licht geeft. Dergelijke verhalen wekten de hebzucht van de oude Chinese keizers. Het verhaal draait om de uittocht van de laatste Chinese Keizer en Keizerin uit het Zomerpaleis in Peking, beladen met kostbare jadejuwelen, terwijl Engelse troepen oprukken. Het boek belicht de blijvende passie voor de lichtgevende groene Jade. De Engelse auteurs Levy en Scott-Clark, een man en een vrouw, wisten met valse paspoorten en steekpenningen diep het zwaar bewaakte mijngebied binnen te dringen en beschrijven deze onherbergzame plek nauwkeurig. Net als hun voorgangers moesten zij zich een weg banen over bergpaden en door wilde rivieren naar dit streng bewaakte gebied. De huidige Birmese generaals beschouwen het Jade als hun pensioenverzekering en dulden geen getuigen in dit inferno van een mijngebied. Het boek is een meesterlijk geschreven reisverslag, doordrenkt van kennis van de Chinese en Birmese geschiedenis.
