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In weeks after the September 11 attacks, 18-year-old Mansoor Adayfi was kidnapped by Afghan militia and sold to US forces for bounty money. After months of interrogations, he was sent to the US military prison at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, as one of its first prisoners. Like the nearly 800 other men imprisoned at Guantanamo, Adayfi didn’t know why he was imprisoned or for how long. He had never seen a skyscraper and couldn’t imagine what the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center looked like, much less how they were destroyed.

John Muir has left a mark on history in a way that is quite unique. There are very few people whose powerful love for nature has caused such a truly lasting impact as his. While his early childhood was largely what one would consider normal in Scotland, a life changing event while working in a factory, which nearly blinded him, caused John to totally change the direction of his life. He suddenly found great beauty in every moment, and especially nature and the outdoors.

Le destin hors du commun de Sonia Pierre, fille de coupeurs de canne, qui fit de sa vie un combat pour les droits humains. République dominicaine, 1963. Sonia Pierre voit le jour à Lechería, dans un batey, un campement de coupeurs de canne à sucre. Consciente du traitement inhumain réservé à ces travailleurs, elle organise, à treize ans seulement, une grève pour faire valoir leurs droits. Une des rares habitantes du batey à suivre des études, elle devient avocate et consacrera sa vie tout entière à combattre l'injustice jusqu'à sa mort tragique.

Ryousuke Nanasaki married his husband in 2016 in the first religiously recognized same-sex wedding in Japanese history. This collection of essays follows Ryousuke's search for love on the journey to his extraordinary marriage. From unrequited junior high crushes to awkward dating sites to finally finding a community, Ryousuke's heartfelt reflections on his coming-of-age as a young gay man in Hokkaido will touch listeners all over the world.

1942. SALVARONO I LIBRI DALLA FURIA NAZISTA: LA STORIA VERA DI UN'EROICA BIBLIOTECARIA E DI UN LIBRAIO CON UN PERICOLOSO SEGRETO CHE CAMBIARONO IL FUTURO DELLA CONOSCENZA. È il 1942, e le sorti della guerra che sta scuotendo il mondo sono incerte. In quei giorni concitati, il presidente Roosevelt prende una decisione coraggiosa, dando il via a una missione che resterà unica nella Storia: un gruppo di bibliotecari viene inviato in Europa con il compito di salvare quel che resta di giornali, manoscritti, libri custoditi nelle biblioteche delle città neutrali.

From the Academy Award-nominated screenwriter of The Theory of Everything, Darkest Hour, and The Two Popes comes the fascinating account of Bill Gates and Warren Buffett’s friendship—one of the most impactful relationships in history, and the basis of an upcoming play and film.

In her memoir, Dr Phelps candidly explores her struggles and achievements, in medicine, media and politics – from her advocacy around Medevac and COVID-19 management, to the fallout of her public ‘outing’ in the Australian media and her inspirational role in the Teal movement of the 2022 elections. She also reflects on the ideas and passions that have motivated and sustained her during these times, including her philosophies of leadership and equality, and her love of nature.

Joseph Beuys, deutsche Künstlerlegende und politischer Aktivist: Leben und Werk in einer Kurzbiografie! Alles, was man wissen muss, kurz und knapp. Infotainment, Bildung und Unterhaltung vom Feinsten!

On the 14th of August 1941, a Polish monk named Maximilian Maria Kolbe was murdered in Auschwitz. Kolbe's life had been remarkable. Fiercely intelligent and driven, he founded a movement of Catholicism and spent several years in Nagasaki, ministering to the 'hidden Christians' who had emerged after centuries of oppression. A Polish nationalist as well as a monk, he gave sanctuary to fleeing refugees and his death was no less remarkable: he volunteered to die, saving the life of a fellow prisoner. It was an act that profoundly transformed the lives of two Japanese men.

Lou Gossett Jr., a titan of the entertainment industry, stands as a beacon of talent, resilience, and activism. Throughout his illustrious career spanning over six decades, Gossett has captivated audiences with his commanding presence, versatility, and profound commitment to his craft. Beyond the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, he has used his platform to champion social justice causes and empower marginalized communities. This comprehensive biography delves into the life, achievements, and enduring legacy of the legendary actor, humanitarian, and cultural icon.

Listen now to fascinating and remarkable conversations between The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and leading men and women as they discuss big questions about humankind. This collection is a must-listen for anyone looking to explore life beyond the sensational headlines and glossy PR that dominate our world. The interviews delve into what it really means to be human, and each guest has an incredible story that is shared in a deeply personal way.

Todavía los movimientos de mujeres no habían eclosionado en la Argentina, cuando María Elena Walsh escribía y cantaba palabras incómodas, cuestionaba los rígidos roles asignados a mujeres y varones, y se manifestaba contra la misoginia y la violencia machista.

The two-time Emmy-award-winning Camerota retraces her steps down an often gritty path toward her dream of becoming a journalist. At times heartbreaking and pulse-pounding, Combat Love is an inspiration for anyone who's ever searched for that elusive place called home.

“Sono un chirurgo. Una scelta fatta tanto tempo fa, da ragazzo. Non c’erano medici in famiglia, ma quel mestiere godeva di grande considerazione in casa mia. Fa il dutur l’è minga un laurà, diceva mia madre, l’è una missiùn. Un’esagerazione? Non so, ma il senso di quella frase me lo porto ancora dentro, forse mia madre era una inconsapevole ippocratica.” Una missione che parte da Sesto San Giovanni, la Stalingrado d’Italia con le grandi industrie, gli operai, il partito, il passato partigiano. In fondo, un buon posto per diventare grandi.

Blackwildgirl begins her life as a queen superpower. When she is still a child, however, her parents strike a bargain that leads to her dethronement—and sets her on a forty-five-year journey to become the warrior she was born to be: Blackwildgoddess. Join an interactive adventure exploring the private life and journals of a young Black girl, beginning at the age of eight, as she struggles and evolves from a tennis player, musician, and college student to become a wife, mother, lawyer, scholar, and writer.

Émilie Mendy suit la quête d'Isabelle, une femme noire persuadée qu'il existe un classement au sein des populations noires et métisses en fonction de la teinte de peau, une compétition où les dés sont truqués d'avance. Attention spoiler... Elle a raison. Une enquête inédite sur le colorisme. Publication originale en novembre 2022.

Scouted by a modeling agent when she was just sixteen years old, Cameron Russell first approached her job with some reservations: She was a serious student with her sights set on college, not the runway. But modeling was a job that seemed to offer young women like herself unprecedented access to wealth, fame, and influence. Besides, as she was often reminded, “there are a million girls in line” who would eagerly replace her.

Women have been at the forefront of significant positive change for generations, and yet they still struggle to have their voices heard. There is no more obvious example of this than when learning about modern history, where little acknowledgment is given to women's incredible feats and sacrifices during major world events. However, there are hundreds of true stories of brave women activists, each one fighting for important causes such as ending slavery and other forms of oppression.

At age 18, Bariz Shah ended up in an Auckland prison. As an Afghan migrant who was deeply affected by 9/11, Bariz spiralled from schoolyard fights into crime and drugs - until prison made him rethink the story of his life. Years later, in Christchurch, Bariz had turned everything around when a terrorist walked into the local mosque and took the lives of 51 people in his community. Driven by a new purpose, Bariz and his wife Saba raised money to return to Afghanistan and establish 51 small businesses in honour of those they lost.

George Manuel (1920-1989) was the strategist and visionary behind the modern Indigenous movement in Canada. A three-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee, he laid the groundwork for what would become the Assembly of First Nations and was the founding president of the World Council of Indigenous Peoples. Authors Peter McFarlane and Doreen Manuel follow him on a riveting journey from his childhood on a Shuswap reserve through three decades of fierce and dedicated activism.