Títulos em Política e Governo

Discover the untold story of Brazil, a land where the Amazon's lush beauty meets the bustling energy of sprawling cities like Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. From the dawn of ancient indigenous civilizations to the arrival of Portuguese explorers, Brazil's history is one of breathtaking contrasts. Dive deep into the cultural mosaic of Afro-Brazilian, Indigenous, and European influences that have shaped this vibrant country, and explore the complexities of its colonial past, the horrors of slavery, and its struggle for independence.

Calvin Duncan was nineteen when he was incarcerated for a 1981 New Orleans murder he didn’t commit. The victim of a wildly incompetent public defense system and a badly compromised witness, Duncan was left to rot in the waking nightmare of confinement. Armed with little education, he took matters into his own hands. At twenty-one, he filed his first motion from prison: “Motion for a Law Book,” which launched his highly successful, self-taught, legal career. Trapped within this wholly corrupted system, Calvin became a legal advocate for himself and his fellow prisoners as an Inmate Counsel.

An incisive, culturally observant analysis of the evolving mores, manners and taboos of social justice (“anti-racist”) orthodoxy, which has profoundly influenced how we think about diversity and freedom of expression, often with complex or paradoxical consequences.

Lending intimate historical detail and thrilling historical narrative, swinging from Moscow to Paris to Mexico, and taking in a cast of morally conflicted Russian spies, fanatical Mexican painters, and innocent American idealists, The Death of Trotsky delves into the lives of two fascinating, complex men locked in a life-or-death struggle that will bend the course of history.

Written with equal parts candor and lyricism, Pam Houston illuminates the interconnected histories of abortion in the United States and in her own life during the decades when Roe v. Wade was the law of the land. Houston guides us through the shifting landscapes of politics, the law, and self-determination in a country where access to medical care and the power to determine your own destiny are increasingly—and once again—dependent on geography and circumstance.

When the fate of millions rests on the decisions of a mentally compromised leader, what can one person do? Disillusioned by President Woodrow Wilson's destructive and irrational handling of the 1919 Treaty of Versailles, a US diplomat named William C. Bullitt asked this very question. With the help of his friend Sigmund Freud, Bullitt set out to write a psychological analysis of the president.

Goh Chok Tong was an improbable Prime Minister for an unlikely country. He had neither the connections nor the cunning to rise to the top, and was even once famously derided by his mentor Lee Kuan Yew for being "wooden" in his communication skills. Except for an imposing height most unusual in this part of the world, he was an ordinary man. He lost his father at a young age, lived in a two-bedroom public flat with his mother and four siblings and needed a government bursary to complete university.

The epic story of how America turned the world economy into a weapon, upending decades of globalization to take on a new authoritarian axis—Russia, China, and Iran.

Anywhere But Here is a powerful exposé of Britain’s broken asylum system and how it fails us all. Each year tens of thousands of people risk their lives to cross the Channel in small boats hoping to find safety in Britain. Yet the very system designed to protect them has all but collapsed. With unique and unparalleled access, award-winning journalist and former Home Office insider Nicola Kelly takes us behind the scenes of the small boats crisis for the first time.

Sally Becker's account of life and work in some of the most dangerous placed in the world is compelling and unforgettable. Through the many hardships she has faced she has never lost sight of her main mission – to save as many innocent children as possible caught up in conflict zones around the world. Sally's words bring hope, understanding and serve as a reminder that with determination, unrelenting passion and drive – one person can change the lives of so many.

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In Radical Tenderness, Gisele Barreto Fetterman courageously shares her story of power through vulnerability—from her childhood survival years as a Brazilian-American undocumented immigrant, to the prejudice she experienced in corporate and political settings, to her hardships and resilience stepping into her husband’s role when he suffered a stroke. Through it all Gisele learned that leading with tenderness—whether at the office, as a boss, or as a human being—can help us face challenges in a healthier, more authentic way, and in turn guides others to do the same.

From one of the greatest foreign correspondents of our time, whose essential and profound on the ground reporting from Afghanistan for The New Yorker from before 9/11 to the return of the Taliban to power in 2021 has definitively shaped our understanding of the country and its fate, comes the complete accounting of that era, combining previously published dispatches and new reporting into a narrative of great impact and lasting value.

As soon as Seth Harp, an Iraq war veteran and investigative reporter, begins looking into a double murder, he learns that there have been many more unexplained deaths at Fort Bragg recently, all with some apparent connection to drug-trafficking, as well as dozens of fatal overdoses. Drawing on trial transcripts, police records, and hundreds of interviews, Harp tells a scathing story of narco-trafficking in the Special Forces, drug conspiracies abetted by corrupt police, blatant military cover-ups, and American complicity in the Afghan heroin trade.

La naturaleza de este documento es algo indefinida. Por su forma agrupa relatos cortos, a media carrera entre reflexiones y apuntes biográficos de una época de violencia. Llamémoslos textos de no-ficción, sencillos, para no enrarecer más el entreverado campo de la memoria. Sin embargo su contenido no es arbitrario. Da vueltas sobre diferentes dimensiones relacionadas con mi condición: ser hijo de padres que militaron en el Partido Comunista del Perú-Sendero Luminoso.

En Cuba en Tinieblas: Rompiendo Maldiciones para una Nación Bendecida, el autor Eglis Gainza Moreno presenta un profundo análisis de la realidad espiritual y social de Cuba, abordando temas sensibles con valentía y esperanza. Este libro no solo es una crítica constructiva de los retos históricos y contemporáneos que enfrenta la nación, sino también un llamado a la transformación desde una perspectiva cristiana.

Mastering Healthcare Excellence offers a comprehensive guide for healthcare leaders aiming to achieve unparalleled results. Through practical insights and strategic frameworks, this book empowers executives to align their teams, priorities, and processes effectively. Discover proven strategies to navigate complex challenges, drive innovation, and lead with excellence in today's dynamic healthcare landscape.

The Supreme Court and our Constitution are much in the news today, and with good reason. Progressives are deeply disturbed as a new conservative majority on the Supreme Court moves to reverse long-standing progressive precedents like Roe v. Wade, while conservatives remain keenly aware that their recent gains could easily be wiped away by a shift in political fortunes. This all raises a deeper issue - why is the Supreme Court deciding so many momentous issues? Regardless of your political persuasion, how you would vote on the following proposition:

This book is an essential work for those seeking to understand the significant growth of populism around the world and its profound implications for liberal democracies. Exploring the historical roots, distinctive characteristics, and contemporary dynamics of populism, both right-wing and left-wing, the book offers a detailed analysis of the impacts of this phenomenon on democratic institutions, the Rule of Law, and social cohesion.

Through meticulous research and real-world examples, this book sheds light on the startling reality of exorbitant drug prices in the United States. From insulin to weight loss medications, discover the staggering price differentials and the socioeconomic impact on consumers. Delve into the convoluted system where stakeholders, from drug companies to policymakers, prioritize profits over the well being of the average American.