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Abstract/Sommario: As propulsively readable as the best “true crime,” A Kidnapping in Milan is a potent reckoning with the realities of counterterrorism. In a mesmerizing page-turner, Steve Hendricks gives us a ground-level view of the birth and growth of international Islamist terrorist networks and of counterterrorism in action in Europe. He also provides an eloquent, eagle’s-eye perspective on the big questions of justice and the rule of law.“In Milan a known fact is always explained by competing stor ...; [Leggi tutto...] As propulsively readable as the best “true crime,” A Kidnapping in Milan is a potent reckoning with the realities of counterterrorism. In a mesmerizing page-turner, Steve Hendricks gives us a ground-level view of the birth and growth of international Islamist terrorist networks and of counterterrorism in action in Europe. He also provides an eloquent, eagle’s-eye perspective on the big questions of justice and the rule of law.“In Milan a known fact is always explained by competing stories,” Hendricks writes, but the stories that swirled around the February 2003 disappearance of the radical imam Abu Omar would soon point in one direction—to a covert action by the CIA. The police of Milan had been exploiting their wiretaps of Abu Omar for useful information before the taps went silent. The Americans were their allies in counterterrorism—would they have disrupted a fruitful investigation?In an extraordinary tale of detective versus spy, Italian investigators under the leadership of prosecutor Armando Spataro unraveled in embarrassing detail the “covert” action in which Abu Omar had been kidnapped and sent to be tortured in Egypt. Spataro—seasoned in prosecutions of the Mafia and the Red Brigades and a passionate believer in the rule of law—sought to try the kidnappers in absentia: the first-ever trial of CIA officers by a U.S. ally. An exemplary achievement in narrative nonfiction writing, A Kidnapping in Milan is at once a detective story, a history of the terrorist menace, and an indictment of the belief that man’s savagery against man can be stilled with more savagery yet.

Abstract/Sommario: It is November. When Meg comes home from school, Charles Wallace tells her he saw dragons in the twin's vegetable garden. That night Meg, Calvin and C.W. go to the vegetable garden to meet the Teacher (Blajeny) who explains that what they are seeing isn't a dragon at all, but a cherubim named Proginoskes. It turns out that C.W. is ill and that Blajeny and Proginoskes are there to make him well – by making him well, they will keep the balance of the universe in check and save it from th ...; [Leggi tutto...] It is November. When Meg comes home from school, Charles Wallace tells her he saw dragons in the twin's vegetable garden. That night Meg, Calvin and C.W. go to the vegetable garden to meet the Teacher (Blajeny) who explains that what they are seeing isn't a dragon at all, but a cherubim named Proginoskes. It turns out that C.W. is ill and that Blajeny and Proginoskes are there to make him well – by making him well, they will keep the balance of the universe in check and save it from the evil Echthros.
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È novembre. Quando Meg torna a casa da scuola, Charles Wallace le dice di aver visto dei draghi nell'orto del gemello. Quella notte Meg, Calvin e CW vanno all'orto per incontrare il Maestro (Blajeny) che spiega che quello che stanno vedendo non è affatto un drago, ma un cherubino di nome Proginoskes. Si scopre che C.W. è malato e che Blajeny e Proginoskes sono lì per farlo guarire: facendolo guarire, manterranno sotto controllo l'equilibrio dell'universo e lo salveranno dal malvagio Echthros.

Abstract/Sommario: A superb, modern-day portrait of Africa, told through the game that unites it. Football inspires competition and inflames passions nowhere as strongly as in Africa. Travelling across thirteen countries, from Cairo to the Cap, Steve Bloomfield meets players and fans, politicians and rebel leaders, and discovers the role that football has played in shaping the continent. He recounts how football has helped to prop up an authoritarian regime in Egypt, end a conflict in Cote d'Ivoire and p ...; [Leggi tutto...] A superb, modern-day portrait of Africa, told through the game that unites it. Football inspires competition and inflames passions nowhere as strongly as in Africa. Travelling across thirteen countries, from Cairo to the Cap, Steve Bloomfield meets players and fans, politicians and rebel leaders, and discovers the role that football has played in shaping the continent. He recounts how football has helped to prop up an authoritarian regime in Egypt, end a conflict in Cote d'Ivoire and provide a tiny ray of light in war-torn Somalia. Meanwhile, the influence of African football continues to spread rapidly through Europe. Today, no Premiership team is complete without a major African star - Drogba, Essien, Touré, Adebayor, and Kanu. Countless African players are now enriching English football and becoming household names. Steve Bloomfield's wide-ranging and incisive book investigates Africa's love of football, its increasing global influence, the build-up to the 2010 World Cup and the social and political backdrop to the greatest show on earth.

Abstract/Sommario: Before he was president, he was senator. Written two years prior to the election that would change the face of the United States, The Audacity of Hope discusses the importance of empathy in politics, Obama's hopes for a different America and how the ideals of its democracy can be renewed.

With intimacy and self-deprecating humour, he describes his experiences balancing his family life with his public vocation. A senator and a lawyer, a professor and a father, a Christian and a scept ...; [Leggi tutto...] Before he was president, he was senator. Written two years prior to the election that would change the face of the United States, The Audacity of Hope discusses the importance of empathy in politics, Obama's hopes for a different America and how the ideals of its democracy can be renewed.

With intimacy and self-deprecating humour, he describes his experiences balancing his family life with his public vocation. A senator and a lawyer, a professor and a father, a Christian and a sceptic, Barack Obama has written a book of transforming power that will inspire people the world over

Prima di essere presidente, era senatore. Scritto due anni prima delle elezioni che avrebbero cambiato il volto degli Stati Uniti, The Audacity of Hope discute l'importanza dell'empatia in politica, le speranze di Obama per un'America diversa e come gli ideali della sua democrazia possono essere rinnovati.

Con intimità e umorismo autoironico, descrive le sue esperienze bilanciando la sua vita familiare con la sua vocazione pubblica. Senatore e avvocato, professore e padre, cristiano e scettico, Barack Obama ha scritto un libro sul potere trasformante che ispirerà le persone di tutto il mondo.

Abstract/Sommario: Augustus is an epistolary, historical fiction by John Williams published by Viking Press in 1972. It tells the story of Augustus, emperor of Rome, from his youth through old age. The book is divided into two parts, the beginning chronicling his rise to power, the latter describing his rule thereafter, and the familial problems faced choosing a successor.[1] Williams and Augustus shared the 1973 U.S. National Book Award for Fiction with John Barth and Chimera, the first time the award w ...; [Leggi tutto...] Augustus is an epistolary, historical fiction by John Williams published by Viking Press in 1972. It tells the story of Augustus, emperor of Rome, from his youth through old age. The book is divided into two parts, the beginning chronicling his rise to power, the latter describing his rule thereafter, and the familial problems faced choosing a successor.[1] Williams and Augustus shared the 1973 U.S. National Book Award for Fiction with John Barth and Chimera, the first time the award was split, and the only one of Williams's four novels to receive significant acclaim within his lifetime.

Abstract/Sommario: It's the dark side that most cat owners never see. The side that wouldn't be caught dead purring. Here, in full colour, in all their infamy, are hundreds of trouble makers and moggy delinquents. They're bad cats, with bad intentions and bad attitude. So the next time your sweet little ball of fur misses the litter tray, ask yourself - was it really an accident??

Abstract/Sommario: The Basketball Diaries is a 1978 memoir written by author and musician Jim Carroll. It is an edited collection of the diaries he kept between the ages of twelve and sixteen. Set in New York City, they detail his daily life, sexual experiences, high school basketball career, poetry compositions, the counterculture movement, and especially his addiction to heroin, which began when he was 13.

The book was made into a film of the same name in 1995 starring Leonardo DiCaprio as Jim Carro ...; [Leggi tutto...] The Basketball Diaries is a 1978 memoir written by author and musician Jim Carroll. It is an edited collection of the diaries he kept between the ages of twelve and sixteen. Set in New York City, they detail his daily life, sexual experiences, high school basketball career, poetry compositions, the counterculture movement, and especially his addiction to heroin, which began when he was 13.

The book was made into a film of the same name in 1995 starring Leonardo DiCaprio as Jim Carroll and Mark Wahlberg as Mickey.

The Basketball Diaries is a 1978 memoir written by author and musician Jim Carroll. It is an edited collection of the diaries he kept between the ages of twelve and sixteen. Set in New York City, they detail his daily life, sexual experiences, high school basketball career, poetry compositions, the counterculture movement, and especially his addiction to heroin, which began when he was 13.

The book was made into a film of the same name in 1995 starring Leonardo DiCaprio as Jim Carroll and Mark Wahlberg as Mickey.

Abstract/Sommario: Stress is a fact of modern life. And as more and more people face greater financial insecurity, longer work hours, and the increasingly complex personal and social demands of our fast-paced, multi-tasking, high-tech lifestyle, finding healthy ways to handle stress is more important than ever.

In Bounce: Living the Resilient Life, Robert Wicks shows you not just how to manage stress, but how to transform stressful situations into opportunities to live a more meaningful, self-aware, a ...; [Leggi tutto...] Stress is a fact of modern life. And as more and more people face greater financial insecurity, longer work hours, and the increasingly complex personal and social demands of our fast-paced, multi-tasking, high-tech lifestyle, finding healthy ways to handle stress is more important than ever.

In Bounce: Living the Resilient Life, Robert Wicks shows you not just how to manage stress, but how to transform stressful situations into opportunities to live a more meaningful, self-aware, and compassionate life. Wicks makes available to everyone techniques he has used for over 30 years in helping physicians, nurses, psychotherapists, educators, social workers, ministers, and relief workers not only survive but flourish in highly stressful occupations. You'll learn a wide range of methods--normally reserved for those in helping and healing professions--to help you bounce back from stress and live life to the fullest.

Lo stress è un dato di fatto della vita moderna. E poiché sempre più persone affrontano una maggiore insicurezza finanziaria, orari di lavoro più lunghi e le esigenze personali e sociali sempre più complesse del nostro stile di vita frenetico, multi-tasking e high-tech, trovare modi sani per gestire lo stress è più importante che mai.

In Bounce: Living the Resilient Life, Robert Wicks ti mostra non solo come gestire lo stress, ma anche come trasformare le situazioni stressanti in opportunità per vivere una vita più significativa, consapevole di sé e compassionevole. Wicks mette a disposizione di tutti le tecniche che ha utilizzato per oltre 30 anni per aiutare medici, infermieri, psicoterapeuti, educatori, assistenti sociali, ministri e operatori umanitari non solo a sopravvivere, ma a prosperare in occupazioni altamente stressanti. Imparerai una vasta gamma di metodi, normalmente riservati a coloro che svolgono professioni di aiuto e guarigione, per aiutarti a riprenderti dallo stress e vivere la vita al massimo.

Abstract/Sommario: It is 1901 and Buffalo, New York, stands at the center of the nation's attention as a place of immense wealth and sophistication. The massive hydroelectric power development at nearby Niagara Falls and the grand Pan-American Exposition promise to bring the Great Lakes “city of light” even more repute.

Against this rich historical backdrop lives Louisa Barrett, the attractive, articulate headmistress of the Macaulay School for Girls. Protected by its powerful all-male board, “Miss Ba ...; [Leggi tutto...] It is 1901 and Buffalo, New York, stands at the center of the nation's attention as a place of immense wealth and sophistication. The massive hydroelectric power development at nearby Niagara Falls and the grand Pan-American Exposition promise to bring the Great Lakes “city of light” even more repute.

Against this rich historical backdrop lives Louisa Barrett, the attractive, articulate headmistress of the Macaulay School for Girls. Protected by its powerful all-male board, “Miss Barrett” is treated as an equal by the men who control the life of the city. Lulled by her unique relationship with these titans of business, Louisa feels secure in her position, until a mysterious death at the power plant triggers a sequence of events that forces her to return to a past she has struggled to conceal, and to question everything and everyone she holds dear.

Both observer and participant, Louisa Barrett guides the reader through the culture and conflicts of a time and place where immigrant factory workers and nature conservationists protest violently against industrialists, where presidents broker politics, where wealthy “Negroes” fight for recognition and equality, and where women struggle to thrive in a system that allows them little freedom.
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È il 1901 e Buffalo, New York, è al centro dell'attenzione della nazione come luogo di immensa ricchezza e raffinatezza. Il massiccio sviluppo dell’energia idroelettrica nelle vicine Cascate del Niagara e la grande Esposizione Panamericana promettono di conferire alla “città della luce” dei Grandi Laghi una reputazione ancora maggiore.

In questo ricco contesto storico vive Louisa Barrett, l'attraente ed eloquente preside della Macaulay School for Girls. Protetta dal suo potente consiglio di amministrazione tutto maschile, “Miss Barrett” è trattata alla pari dagli uomini che controllano la vita della città. Cullata dal suo rapporto unico con questi titani degli affari, Louisa si sente sicura nella sua posizione, finché una morte misteriosa presso la centrale elettrica innesca una sequenza di eventi che la costringono a tornare a un passato che ha lottato per nascondere, e a mettere in discussione tutto e tutti. tutti quelli che le sono cari.

Sia osservatrice che partecipante, Louisa Barrett guida il lettore attraverso la cultura e i conflitti di un tempo e di un luogo in cui gli operai immigrati e gli ambientalisti protestano violentemente contro gli industriali, dove i presidenti mediano la politica, dove i ricchi “negri” combattono per il riconoscimento e l’uguaglianza, e dove le donne lottano per prosperare in un sistema che concede loro poca libertà.