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Damian Thompson

    Journaliste et rédacteur anglais, cet auteur explore la nature des croyances apocalyptiques et des théories du complot. Il examine de manière critique le « contre-savoir », le définissant comme une désinformation habilement présentée pour paraître factuelle. Son travail cherche à démêler l'attrait et la diffusion de récits aussi convaincants, bien qu'infondés.

    Das Ende der Zeiten
    La mia casa. I miei libri
    Wohnen mit Büchern
    Counterknowledge
    The Fix
    Books make a home
    • Books make a home

      • 192pages
      • 7 heures de lecture
      4,0(33)Évaluer

      Books fulfil myriad functions in our lives. They provide information, foster enthusiasms, and spark memories. But these personal treasures also add color and personality to our homes. Books Make a Home explores the important role books play as decorative as well as functional items. Bibliophile Damian Thompson tours the rooms of the home in turn—Living Rooms, Home Libraries & Studies, Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms, Corridors & Staircases, and Children’s Rooms—discovering a host of techniques for stacking, shelving, and closeting volumes, and a wealth of practical design solutions for each space and every size of collection. You will learn how to make the best use of existing storage and create new space for an ever-growing collection; how to combine books with other personal effects to create eye-catching displays; and how to organize and care for your books. Books Make a Home is an insightful guide to enjoying books with the eye as well as with the mind.

      Books make a home
    • The Fix

      How Addiction Is Invading Our Lives and Taking Over Our World

      • 288pages
      • 11 heures de lecture
      3,6(26)Évaluer

      Exploring the pervasive influence of modern addictions, this book delves into how dependencies on iPhones, painkillers, cupcakes, alcohol, and sex are increasingly dominating our daily lives. It examines the psychological and societal factors contributing to these compulsions, offering insights into their impact on well-being and relationships. Through a blend of research and personal anecdotes, the author aims to shed light on the struggle for balance in a world filled with temptations.

      The Fix
    • Counterknowledge

      • 176pages
      • 7 heures de lecture
      3,4(20)Évaluer

      The book critiques the rise of misinformation, highlighting the prevalence of conspiracy theories, pseudoscience, and historical distortions in contemporary society. Damian Thompson argues that the internet amplifies these falsehoods, leading to a generation that embraces "counterknowledge." He emphasizes the urgent need to defend scientific reasoning against the tide of unproven claims and irrational beliefs. Drawing inspiration from notable works in the realm of skepticism, this text serves as a passionate call for a return to evidence-based understanding in an increasingly deceptive world.

      Counterknowledge
    • Die Kochbuchsammlung in der Küche, der in Reichweite der Badewanne platzierte zerlesene Roman, die alten Lederbände aus dem Familienerbe im Arbeitszimmer, das kleine Regal voll heiß geliebter Bilderbücher im Kinderzimmer: Bücher machen aus einem Haus ein Zuhause. Wohnen mit Büchern ist eine Fundgrube an Ideen, wie man Bücher geschickt ins eigene Heim integrieren kann. Damian Thompson nimmt sich jeden Raum der Wohnung vor, von Küche und Esszimmer über Wohn- und Arbeitszimmer bis zu Kinderzimmer, Bad und Flur, und zeigt, wie man Bücher unterbringen, sie präsentieren und als dekoratives Element nutzen kann. Ein Buch für Menschen, die überall Bücher um sich haben wollen.

      Wohnen mit Büchern
    • I libri arricchiscono la nostra vita: forniscono informazioni, accendono l’entusiasmo, riportano alla mente vecchi ricordi… e possono dare colore e un tocco di autentica personalità a ogni stanza. Che si tratti di piccoli volumi in edizione economica passati per tante mani e sistemati in una nicchia vicino alla vasca da bagno, di un’eclettica collezione di libri di ricette tramandati di generazione in generazione e distribuiti qua e là in cucina, o piuttosto di opere sontuosamente rilegate che abbelliscono lo studio di casa, questi piccoli tesori personali possono trasformare la nostra abitazione. Lo scrittore e bibliofilo Damian Thompson percorre, uno per uno, i vari ambienti della casa – soggiorno, biblioteca e studio, cucina, camera da letto e bagno, corridoi e scale, e infine la stanza dei bambini – svelando una serie di tecniche per impilare i libri o disporli sulle mensole o sugli scaffali delle librerie. Pagina dopo pagina, scoprirete come utilizzare al meglio i mobili che avete già a disposizione, come fare spazio a una raccolta in continua espansione e come combinare i libri con altri oggetti personali per ottenere un risultato esteticamente interessante. Ricco di fotografie dense di ispirazione, scritto in una prosa elegante e impreziosito da aneddoti e citazioni di lettori famosi, La mia casa i miei libri vi insegnerà a fare dei vostri amati volumi un piacere per gli occhi, oltre che per la mente.

      La mia casa. I miei libri