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Otro fantasma recorre la memoria de quienes vivieron en la Unión Soviética: el silencio de las mujeres que sufrieron el control patriarcal del Estado, la religión y la tradición. Su trauma lo arrastra el tiempo de una generacion a otra hasta que un dia alguien recuerda, habla y pone nombre a aquello que permanecia acallado. Magorzata Nocu ha hecho de la escucha literatura. Ha recorrido el territorio intimo en el que las hijas heredan de sus madres la memoria del hambre, la miseria y la muerte, y se ha convertido en testigo atenta de una constelacion de conversaciones y testimonios que iluminan una cara del siglo xx que permanecia en la penumbra.Con un estilo preciso e incisivo, heredero de maestras de la escritura de no ficcion como Svetlana Aleksievich o Hanna Krall, Nocu levanta con El amor ha sido mi unica culpa un refugio en el que resuena la historia de cerca del millon de partisanas, conductoras y francotiradoras que combatieron en el Ejercito Rojo o de las mujeres soldado que hoy conforman casi un tercio de la milicia ucraniana. De las que, atrapadas en el sitio de Leningrado, recitaban de memoria los versos de Anna Ajmatova para paliar el hambre. De las que ondearon la bandera roja seducidas por la utopia de los soviets y de las disidentes que acabaron en los sotanos de la Lubianka, el putrefacto corazon del KGB. De todas las enemigas del pueblo que perdieron el nombre propio en el gulag o que pasaron su juventud en las fosas de la psiquiatria sovietica. Aqui estan las voces de un imperio que se desmorona y que tras su derrumbe ha dejado a la vista su estructura de violencia.

La presente obra colectiva ofrece un análisis exhaustivo sobre la evolución y los desafíos del transporte ferroviario en Colombia, abarcando desde sus primeras etapas hasta los retos contemporáneos que enfrenta este sector. A traves de cinco capitulos, reconocidos expertos del sector de la infraestructura exploran las diversas dimensiones que inci- den en la revitalizacion del ferrocarril en el pais.En el primer capitulo, Jean Philippe Pening Gaviria realiza un recorrido historico por el desarrollo ferroviario en Colombia, a la par que examina las opciones de financiamiento para los futuros proyectos de infraestructura ferroviaria. En el segundo capitulo, Sandra Milena Rueda Ochoa presenta un analisis detallado de las lecciones aprendidas en la reactivacion de los corredores La Dorada-Chiriguana y Bogota-Belencito, poniendo enfasis en los desafios logisticos y las estrategias adoptadas. Alvaro Mauricio Duran Leal, en el tercer capitulo, aborda los complejos aspectos legales que acompañan el desarrollo de la Primera Linea del Metro de Bogota, ofreciendo una reflexion critica sobre los procesos regulatorios. El cuarto capitulo, a cargo de Alvaro Jose Gasca Moreno, exa- mina el proyecto Regiotram y la integracion de los sistemas ferroviarios de cercanias en Bogota, destacando su importancia para la conectividad urbana y la sostenibilidad del transporte publico. Finalmente, Felipe Castro Arenas, en el quinto capitulo, comparte la experiencia del Reino Unido en terminos de infraestructura ferroviaria, extrayendo lecciones claves sobre los factores determinantes para el exito de los megaproyectos ferroviarios.Este libro constituye una fuente indispensable para academicos, estudiantes, profesionales y empresarios del sector interesados en comprender las dinamicas del transporte ferroviario en Colombia, asi como en contribuir a su reactivacion y desarrollo.

?Bienvenidos a la fascinante y desconocida historia del Egipto Ptolemaico, desde la conquista de Alejandro Magno hasta el suicidio de la legendaria Cleopatra. Incluso para los especialistas, el periodo Ptolemaico siempre ha quedado oculto por la bruma, entre la grandeza del antiguo Egipto faraonico y el nuevo poder romano. Sin embargo, miles de papiros muy bien conservados, magnificas esculturas o las huellas de una portentosa arquitectura descartan cualquier decadencia y nos hablan de tres siglos que brillaron con luz propia. Las calles de la mitica Alejandria, los minuciosos detalles de la vida cotidiana o la grandeza de la dinastia greco-macedonica son la materia de un relato repleto de acontecimientos, logros, reinas poderosas, sabios bibliotecarios y generales ambiciosos. Una civilizacion cosmopolita que, no sin tensiones y crisis, fundio la tradicion egipcia y el helenismo en una sintesis unica cuyo legado resuena hasta hoy. Wilkinson combina un rigor academico impecable con una narracion absorbente y vividos retratos de personajes. Simon Sebag Montefiore

CANUDOS SOB AS ÁGUAS DA ILUSÃO é um ensaio, no qual o autor, Eldon Canário, nascido no povoado inundado pelas águas de um açude, faz uma crítica contundente sobre a construção da barragem que submerg

In twelve chapters - corresponding to the themes of the signs of the zodiac - the author presents us with twelve different perspectives from which the topic of astrology at the time of the Reformation presents itself. It is the time of insane forecasts of the deluge, the time of huge political and religious upheavals. The Peasant Wars are the beginning of the end of feudal rule. With the Reformation, Christianity experienced what is probably the most severe upheaval since its founding. Book printing and the founding of universities stand for the end of the "Dark Middle Ages", for a time when education and intellect will regain their rights - although at the same time the darkest superstition is spreading, although an inquisition begins its mass murders.A highly recommended read for all friends of astrology![Review of the German edition of Dr. Rudiger Plantiko]

Before social media, much less #BLM, journalists of colour were putting hot metal to paper to declare that Black lives matter. Central to these newspapers were driven, often heroic, individuals passionate about the need to address global racial injustice and whose publications acted as a catalyst, raising the consciousness of Black and minority ethnic communities in the UK.The work of Samuel Jules Celestine Edwards, Duse Mohamed Ali, Claude McKay, George Padmore, Una Marson, Claudia Jones and Darcus Howe had a formidable role to play in the birthing pains of multicultural Britain. When overt colour bars were operating in much of the Western world and the injustices of empire loomed large, it was the newspapers of these journalists that highlighted these atrocities to a wider audience, fomenting the movement for change.Their combined story arc covers a transformative period from when Britains empire spanned nearly a quarter of the globe, to the heady start of the 1980s when the Black British and Asian communities were asserting their voices. INK! reveals a fascinating history: a story of how the sacrifices and struggles of the past have shaped Britains present and ultimately laid the blueprint for a progressive future.

Between 1874 and 1958, European countries systematically displayed people from colonized territories in so-called "human zoos" and ethnological exhibitions. Over 25,000 people were exhibited before more than 1.5 billion visitors many died under abysmal conditions. This essay illuminates a largely forgotten chapter of European history and its reckoning today.

Uma análise sobre as relações familiares na São Paulo do século XVII. A obra revela, por meio de testamentos e fontes históricas, uniões consensuais e matrimônios que desafiam os padrões católicos, a

Ao longo de sua história, o Brasil reinventou seu pacto constitucional sete vezes — sete vidas marcadas por rupturas, autoritarismo, crises institucionais e golpes de Estado. Em "As Sete Vidas do Bra

"Justice is the end of government. It is the end of civil society." The Federalist Papers is one of the most influential works of political thought ever writtena collection of 85 essays composed by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay to defend and explain the principles of the United States Constitution.Written between 1787 and 1788, these essays remain a cornerstone of American political philosophy, offering profound insight into the structure, purpose, and moral foundation of government. The authors, writing under the pseudonym Publius, examine the challenges of democracy and propose solutions grounded in reason, justice, and human naturefrom the balance of powers and federalism to checks and balances, national unity, and the protection of individual rights.More than a historical document, The Federalist Papers is a timeless guide to liberty and leadership, inspiring generations of statesmen, jurists, and citizens. Its ideas continue to shape modern political thought, reminding us that freedom must be defended through knowledge, wisdom, and civic virtue.Powerful, eloquent, and enduring, this classic remains essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the ideals and architecture of the American republic. Click Buy Now to explore The Federalist Papersthe definitive vision of liberty, justice, and democratic government that still guides the free world today.

Este livro inédito explora o fenômeno jacobeu do Caminho de Santiago. Investigando desde seu surgimento, no contexto medieval, até sua popularização e chegada ao Brasil, a autora analisa os interesse

This humorous collection of illustrations depicts the trout anglers anguish and anticipation in pursuit of the gentle art. The author and illustrator Paul Dady believes that Fishing doesnt actually clear the mind. It does, however, given the opportunity, tend to clutter it with altogether more agreeable stuff ... usually. From knots to lucky underwear and appalling hauling to woeful weather, many trouters will identify with the scenarios and comments featured in this quirky portrayal. Contrasting cartoon styles convey the different moods of each scene and are guaranteed to catch the readers attention.

This was the NCR and there were mountains to be bagged.Wild Mountain Times by Gary Robertson invites you on a rollicking journey with the Dundee NCR Hillwalking and Mountaineering Club. What began as humble escapes for working-class factory workers has blossomed into a wild adventure among the stunning Scottish hills, often with a wee dram in hand. Take a glimpse into the lives of those who discovered joy and camaraderie amidst natures grandeur.From nights spent under the stars to tales spun in remote bothies, laughter echoes through the glen. Yet, its not all mirth; the book candidly addresses the perils of the mountains, where accidents and loss are part of the narrative. Join this band of adventurers as they navigate the beauty and danger of the Scottish landscape, celebrating the spirit of friendship and the thrill of the climb. With characters like Johnny V Diff, The Bonnie Prince and Big Betty, prepare for wild tales, and the occasional wee bothy poyum, that will leave you chuckling and eager to find yourself up the Scottish mountains.

O ano era 1958. O planeta ainda respirava os ares da reconstrução pós-guerra, e o futebol começava a assumir um papel que ia muito além das quatro linhas — tornava-se um espelho das nações, um instru

Caro leitor, como o diverso pode ser aceito em uma sociedade? Qual a extensão do poder de um deus? Perguntas como essas, nas ciências humanas, jamais terão uma resposta única e definitiva, mas é poss

"Sem entrar em detalhes da discussão, nos últimos trinta anos, pode-se encontrar manifestações recentes que definem política e "fazer política" como a "totalidade das atividades para preparar e chega

An evocative and inspiring exploration of the lives of women who refuse to be tied indoors by domesticity. The Hard Way is a powerful manifesto for women who long to walk alone - and safely - in the countryside Dr Sharon Blackie, author of If Women Rose Rooted Why is it radical for women to walk alone in the countryside, when men have been doing so for centuries? The Hard Way is a powerful and illuminating book about addressing this imbalance, reclaiming fearlessness and diving into the history of the landscape from a womans point of view.Setting off to follow the oldest paths in England, the Ridgeway and the Harrow Way, Susannah Walker comes across artillery fire, concern from passing policemen and her own innate fear of lone figures in the distance: a landscape shaped by men, from prehistoric earthworks to todays army bases.But along the way, Susannah finds Edwardian feminists, rebellious widows, forgotten writers and artists, as well as all their anonymous sisters who stayed at home throughout history. They become her companions over 135 miles of walking, revealing how much, or how little, has changed for women now.

From the author of the bestselling The King in the North. The story of the lands between the Forth and Humber from the end of the Roman period to the Viking kingdom of York is one of the most richly fascinating in British history. This the age of Lindisfarne and of Bede; of the dramatic hills, valleys and ancient routeways that link the Irish Sea and the North Sea; of names that resonate even now: Edwin, Oswald, Hild, Cuthbert, Wilfrid; of conquest, conversion and the legacies of intellectual giants. This history of Early Medieval Northumbria explores themes of landscape, power, creativity and intellect. Fresh archaeological evidence and research in historical geography shed light on the fascinating story of how land was managed, exploited and deployed as an expression of power by both secular and ecclesiastical forces, and aspects such as the role of elite women in shaping politics and religion is given new focus. Max Adams and Colm O Brien show conclusively how Northumbrias political, cultural and religious elements coalesced to forge a creative powerhouse which shaped the world we have inherited.

Londons Bastille is both fascinating and thoroughly enjoyable. - Fiona Rule, author of The Worst Street in LondonIn 1794, Britains newest and much-heralded prison opened its gates in Clerkenwell, north London. Built on the principles laid down by John Howard, the most vocal and committed prison reformer of the eighteenth century, the new Coldbath Fields House of Correction was intended to be a flagship for the humane improvements that Howard championed. And yet, within just a few years, it had become notorious for its cruelty and injustice.The burgeoning of British radicalism following the French Revolution, the repressive measures introduced in response by Prime Minister William Pitt, and the appointment of the barbaric Thomas Aris as prison governor all coincided to ensure that this state-of-the-art facility would become not merely the foremost political prison of its age, but also the most infamous because of the abuses practised within its walls abuses to which the government and the magistracy systematically turned a blind eye.In Londons Bastille, Stephen Haddelsey expertly explores the history of the prison and the stories of its inmates, from thieves and prostitutes to political reformers and naval mutineers, to provide an extraordinary new insight into the forces of radical change that shook Britain to its core in the final years of the eighteenth century.

The Right of Passage makes visceral and intimate and all the more meaningful the story of the Holocaust and a familys struggle to escape its unspeakable evils. - Ken Burns, filmmaker, director of The US and the HolocaustHow much could the victims of the Holocaust have known of what awaited them? How much should they have known?In this sobering account of a German-Jewish family in flight for their lives, The Right of Passage reveals the difficult, often desperate dilemmas in which they found themselves as they looked for safe passage away from the Nazi regime.Inspired by a cache of abandoned negatives that show an idyllic pre-war Europe, the book draws heavily on letters and telegrams newly translated from German. These exchanges among leading thinkers of the period vividly record an intellectual culture in flight, in which even the finest minds found it difficult to grasp what was coming.Most of the familys members found safety in England, Ireland or America, some only just in time. But the logician and philosopher Kurt Grelling, exiled in Belgium, was arrested when the Nazis invaded. Deported to France and interned by the Vichy regime, despite the efforts of friends and colleagues to help, Grellings attempts to find passage to America were hindered by forces beyond his control. But his letters speak across the decades, urging us to remember the impossible predicament faced by millions in the same position.