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Lasse Berghagen har inte bara Stockholm i sitt hjärta, utan i högsta grad även Dalarna. Här växte han upp under sommarloven, hit har han återvänt och nu tagit över släktgården i Svärdsjö. Ända sedan barndomen har hans dröm varit att äga en flakmoped. Och nu står den där! Gården är full av minnen från det evigt soliga sommarlovet – med abborrmete, kräftfiske, auktioner och mormors kloka och kärleksfulla omtankar. Om dessa minnen berättar Lasse Berghagen, liksom om flakmopedisten Hubbe Åkesson.

Dive into the tumultuous journey of one of the 21st century's most controversial figures in Yedolph Hitler 2: Ye's Descent into Darkness. This in-depth expose by C.D. Scott chronicles the rise and dramatic fall of Kanye West, exploring his transformation from a cultural icon to a polarizing celebrity known for his antisemitic rhetoric and hate speech.

In 2014, Marie Kondo became famous around the world, changed how we live, the relationship we have with the objects around us and taught us how to seek out the joy in our daily lives. Five years later, her Netflix TV show brought her teachings to an even wider audience and introduced to millions her captivating charm and serene presence. And now, another five years have passed and it's time for more surprises and more ground to be broken.

Die beliebte Moderatorin über ihre zweite Heimat. Der Libanon ist ein kleines Land voller Widersprüche: pulsierend, lebenslustig und gute Gerüche überall ... Auf der anderen Seite ein zerstörerischer Bürgerkrieg, dessen Narben auch noch immer deutlich sichtbar sind, Konflikte mit den Nachbarstaaten und Armut. Für Aline Abboud ist der Libanon ihre zweite Heimat: Geboren 1988 als Tochter eines Libanesen und einer Ostberlinerin verbrachte sie von klein auf ihre Sommerferien bei ihren Großeltern und ihren 15 Cousins und Cousinen im Libanon.

1980s Albania. The world's most isolated country and "the first atheistic state." Captain Dosti knows that by secretly listening to a Christian radio station he could put his life and the life of his whole family at risk. And yet, he cannot resist. This inspiring story of Berti's journey from Captain Dosti to Pastor Dosti gives us a glimpse of the explosive growth of the early Albanian church after nearly half a decade of repressive atheism and the untiring efforts of Trans World Radio to broadcast the Christian message across closed borders to Albanians.

Raised in suburban Chicago, Jonathan Liebson grew up hearing fabled stories about his father's childhood in New York. The Manhattan and Queens of his father's past, and the Lower East Side of his immigrant grandfather, always shimmered in the background—until one day Jonathan finally moved there himself. This was right on the cusp of the twenty-first century: the dawn of a new millennium. The city raced headlong into an era of cellphones, the internet, and many other unpredictable changes.

This book is an autobiography of my life growing up in a fundamentalist Mormon cult. The story details a life of living polygamy with three wives with struggles, triumphs, and family drama. After forty-five years I found my way out of the cult mentality and peace in a new life experience.

A Story of Courage, Faith, and the Power of Love Against All Odds. Heroes aren’t born; they are shaped by adversity. In the midst of racial tension and societal challenges of the 1970s, Pat and BJ Magley defied the odds. Their love—once condemned by family, society, and even the law—became the foundation of a mission far greater than themselves. Pat, a white man with dreams of playing in the NBA, and BJ, a Black woman with an unshakable spirit, fought against the racism that sought to keep them apart.

In 2007, Michael Thomas launched into the literary world with his award-winning first novel Man Gone Down, a beautiful and devastating story of a Black father trying to claim a piece of the American Dream. Called “powerful and moving...an impressive success,” by Kaiama L. Glover on the cover of the New York Times Book Review, Thomas’s debut introduced a writer of prodigious and rare talent. In his long-awaited encore and first work of nonfiction, The Broken King, Thomas explores fathers and sons, lovers and the beloved, trauma and recovery, and soccer and baseball.

Книга "Пазолини. Умереть за идеи" исследует творчество Пьера Паоло Пазолини от поэзии до художественной литературы, от театра до кино, от журналистики до литературной критики, предлагая читателю взгляд на его работы как на единое целое. Автор Роберто Карнеро анализирует различные фазы творчества Пазолини, пересекая их в постоянно меняющемся творческом дискурсе. Книга выделяет великие "пазолинские" темы, такие как молодость, отношения с религией и политикой, ностальгия по прошлому и апокалиптическая фаза последних лет.

या पुस्तकात जगातील स मोठी लोकशाही अस्तित्वात कशी आली या घटनेचा मानवी पैलू सांगण्याचा प्रयत्न लेखकाने केला आहे. चमकदार उदाहरणं आणि सखोल संशोधनानं समृद्ध अशा या पुस्तकासोबत बीबीसी रेडिओ सीरिज4 या मालिकेच्या माध्यमातून लेखकाने अध्यात्म क्षेत्रातील भगवान बुद्धांपासून ते भांडवलशहा धीरूभाई अंबानींपर्यंत 50 भारतीय जीवनांचा आढावा घेतला आहे.

Are you in an abusive relationship? Are you being controlled by others who say they care about you? Do you feel you have no power to change your life? Toxic people can be found anywhere in everyday life. They can be found in intimate relationships, in the workplace and in places of worship. They are self-centred, abusive, manipulative, and lacking empathy. They may be referred to as narcissistic, selfish, or sociopathic. They often mask their negative traits by being charming or friendly.

Sadako Teiko Okuda was living in Osaki-shimo, an island off the mainland of Japan, when the bomb hit Hiroshima on the 6th of August 1945. Even sixty kilometers from the city, it was clear something horrific had happened. There was a blinding flash and the window next to Sadako smashed, a shard of glass leaving a painful burn on her neck. Soon, news came that her niece and nephew who lived in Hiroshima were missing. There was only one thing she could do—leave the relative safety of the island and set off into the city to find them.

In AND SHE WAS, Rachel Dover takes listeners on a profound and deeply personal journey of self-discovery and transformation. Through candid reflections and poignant anecdotes, Rachel shares her experiences of transitioning, capturing the emotional highs and lows of her journey with raw honesty and humour. From the initial struggles of self-acceptance and the courage to come out, to navigating the complexities of surgical transition and finding peace in her new identity, Rachel's story is one of resilience, courage, and ultimate triumph.

King—A Master in the Making by Leon Wheeler tells the inspiring story of a young boy named King, whose life is profoundly shaped by his grandfather's wisdom. As King grows up, his grandfather imparts timeless lessons from Codes and Ethics for Up and Coming Players, teaching him how to navigate life with honor and dignity. Under his grandfather’s guidance, King learns about love, discipline, and the importance of maintaining integrity in a challenging world.

Discover the life of Som Tamang, a true hero of the Himalayas, and be inspired by his incredible journey of triumph against all odds. Penned by award-winning former ABC journalist Kirsty Nancarrow, Som's life is a testament to the incredible strength of the human spirit, and the enduring power of hope and a singular purpose - to protect girls in Nepal from trafficking and child marriage.

Embark on a passionate journey through Italy, England, Spain, and Canada in Just a Dream: Love in Pursuit, a captivating travel romance memoir by B.A. Bradley. During an unforgettable stay at a picturesque Italian BnB, Bradley’s chance encounter with a stranger sparks an intense and life-changing love story. From sipping fine wine in Tuscany to immersing in vibrant cultures across Europe and beyond, their whirlwind romance is a blend of adventure, self-discovery, and the complexities of love across borders.

Muhammad Yunus, a Bangladeshi economist and social entrepreneur, is renowned for his pioneering work in microfinance through the Grameen Bank, an institution he founded in 1983. Yunus's vision was to address the issue of poverty by providing financial services to the poorest segments of society, who were traditionally excluded from the conventional banking system due to lack of collateral and credit history. The Grameen Bank's core innovation lies in its microcredit model, which offers small loans to impoverished individuals, primarily women, without requiring physical collateral.

"Reclaim Your Worth: A Story of Abuse, Empowerment, and Building a Life on My Terms" by Jean Ibanez Payne is a gripping memoir detailing her journey from a young Latina navigating societal expectations to reclaiming her power and identity. Jean vividly recounts experiences in male-dominated environments like the military and corporate sectors, where she faced harassment, discrimination, and personal trauma that left her feeling powerless and unseen.

Prima carte a lui George Orwell, Fara un sfant prin Paris si prin Londra este o relatare emotionanta si foarte detaliata a celor citiva ani de saracie autoimpusa prin care a trecut scriitorul dupa ce s-a intors din Birmania. Aflat in cautarea propriei voci narative, Orwell repudiaza societatea "respectabila" si exploreaza viata defavorizatilor sortii, traind in camarute mizere si spalind vase in bucataria incinsa ca un cuptor a vreunui hotel parizian sau invirtindu-se printre cersetorii excentrici ai Londrei, al caror limbaj pestrit il inregistreaza fidel.

This monumental biography by David Levering Lewis—eight years in the research and writing—treats the early and middle phases of a long and intense career: a crucial fifty-year period that demonstrates how W.E.B. Du Bois changed forever the way Americans think about themselves. William Edward Burghardt Du Bois—the premier architect of the civil rights movement in America—was a towering and controversial personality, a fiercely proud individual blessed with the language of the poet and the impatience of the agitator.

От бурлящих улиц Пекина до кровавой улицы в Паттайя, эта книга – безжалостное путешествие в разум человека с экстраординарными способностями, победителя 20-го сезона "Битвы экстрасенсов". Каждое событие – сюрреалистическая сцена, основанная на реальных событиях, каждое откровение автора обжигает истиной, которую никто не осмелился бы произнести. Вы увидите, как отличается то, что вы видели, и то, что происходило на самом деле. Предупреждаем, эта история – бешеная поездка в бездну и обратно, которая оставит вас выпотрошенными, но неравнодушными.

La condizione delle donne negli anni del femminismo, e quella degli ebrei e dello Stato di Israele; la bellezza e l’orrore di Roma, e la fragilità di una democrazia (la nostra) sempre sotto minaccia; alcuni scrittori da amare; alcuni film visti con l’occhio di scrittrice; le biografie di alcuni amici (Cesare Pavese, Felice Balbo); e poi, ancora, la nostra incertezza e la nostra necessità di scegliere; la memoria dell’infanzia, da decifrare, e la vita dei figli adulti, che suscita meraviglia e insicurezza. Questi trenta testi costituiscono il più multiforme e battagliero libro di Natalia Ginzburg.

This collection of letters from Henry M. Stanley published in 1898, present Henry's view of the then-current state of South Africa. It incorporates his views on the opportunities for the growing nation, highlights the bad management of its politicians, and the tension between the Dutch and English settlers.

For over a decade, I’ve been captivated by the idea of this book, which goes beyond profiling well-known locals in Orange County. It focuses on individuals who contribute significantly to the region’s culture and beyond, showcasing a diverse range of stories. Orange County isn’t just a location; it’s a hub of creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation—from surf culture to tech giants.

पु.ल देशपांडे यांनीआपल्या आपुलकीच्या माणसांबद्दल लिहिलेले शब्दचित्र!

This book takes listeners into the life and legacy of a man who became a symbol of resistance against imperialism. Through gripping narratives and accounts, it explores Albizu Campos's intellectual development, his influences from global anti-colonial movements, and his fiery leadership. The examination of his speeches, political actions, and the devastating consequences of his stance, such as the Ponce Massacre, captivates listeners with the emotional and political stakes involved.

ഐസിസിന്റെ ലൈംഗിക അടിമത്തത്തിന് വിധേയയാക്കപ്പെട്ടതിലൂടെ ഭാവനകള്ക്കപ്പുറത്തുള്ള ദുരന്തവും അപമാനവും സഹിക്കേണ്ടിവന്ന ധീരയായ യസീദി യുവതിയാണ് നാദിയ മുറാദ്. നാദിയയുടെ ആറ് സഹോദരന്മാര് കൊല്ലപ്പെട്ടു, താമസിയാതെ അമ്മയും. അവരുടെ മൃതദേഹങ്ങള് കൂട്ടക്കുഴിമാടങ്ങളിലേക്ക് വലിച്ചെറിയപ്പെട്ടു. എങ്കിലും അവള് ചെറുത്തുനിന്നു. പ്രചോദിപ്പിക്കുന്ന ഈ ഓര്മ്മക്കുറിപ്പ് ഇറാക്കിലെ അവളുടെ സമാധാനപൂര്ണ്ണമായ ശൈശവജീവിതത്തിലൂടെ, പില്ക്കാല ജീവിതത്തിലെ നഷ്ടങ്ങളിലൂടെ, ക്രൂരാനുഭവങ്ങളിലൂടെ, ഒടുവില് ജര്മനിയിലെ സുരക്ഷിതത്വത്തിലൂടെ നമ്മെ കൂട്ടിക്കൊണ്ടുപോകുന്നു.

27 personal histories of immigrant restaurant workers in New York City whose stories of persistence, hope, and endurance show how vital they are to our country. Compiled by a longtime chef who knows how indispensable—and fascinating—they are

Malcolm Gaskill knew two things about his great-uncle Ralph’s wartime adventures: he’d been a prisoner in Italy, and he’d cut his way out of a train with a knife and fork. Apart from that, he’d faded into family folklore, lost to view. Until, one hot afternoon in an English country garden, a chance conversation set him off on his uncle’s trail… What Ralph really did in the war was, he discovers, even more extraordinary than the exaggerations of family myth.