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In his groundbreaking first book, Your Soul's Plan: Discovering the Real Meaning of the Life You Planned Before You Were Born, Robert Schwartz brought the concept of pre-birth planning into the mainstream. In his second book, Your Soul's Gift: The Healing Power of the Life You Planned Before You Were Born, he dove even deeper by examining the pre-birth planning of other common life challenges. Now, in his third book, Your Soul's Love, he explores the pre-birth planning of challenges related to romantic relationships or their absence: infidelity; impotence; raising children alone after the death of one's partner; being single; and celibate relationships. Working again with several gifted mediums and channels, and this time incorporating the Between Lives Soul Regressions he does as a skilled hypnotist, Schwartz brings forth great wisdom and love from "the other side" to explain why we plan such experiences before we are born. Through the stories in Your Soul's Love you can:Cultivate greater love and respect for both your partner and yourself Empathize more deeply with your partner Forgive your partner and yourself for any pain caused, thus healing your relationship See how your romantic relationship fosters your and your partner's evolution Replace resistance and suffering with abiding joy and peace Robert Schwartz's books have been translated into 25 languages. He teaches internationally on the subject of pre-birth planning at such venues as The United Nations, Kripalu, 1440 Multiversity, and Hollyhock.

Since its beginnings in Paris in the mid-19th century, the idea of bohemia, an urban community of artists and intellectuals living outside bourgeois norms, has been a potent trope of artistic identity. It was here that the notion of an unconventional, free-spirited life, precarious yet filled with idealism, was codified and romanticized. Bohemia: History of an Idea, 1950 - 2000 shows the continuities and differences between the scenes and subcultures of the second half of the twentieth century, when the mainstream began to appropriate and thereby erode a way of life predicated on its rejection. Nonetheless, as an alternative to conformity the bohemian idea has exerted an enduring fascination. Through works by 39 artists, including Alice Neel, PeterHujar, John Deakin, David Wojnarowicz, Ed van der Elsken, Robert Frank and Alfred Leslie, William Gedney, Libuse Jarcovjáková, Nan Goldin, Zhang Huan and Wolfgang Tillmans, the publication explores the diversity of expressions in various cities in Europe, North America and Asia and shows that the bohemian idea continues to galvanize and inspire.RUSSELL FERGUSON is a research professor at the University of California's Art Department. During his tenure at the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles, he curated numerous exhibitions on culture and representation in contemporary art and photography.

Dieses Buch konzentriert sich auf die Wahrnehmung der Namen, Personas, Darbietungen und Filme von drei Hollywood-Megastars: Gregory Peck, Robert Mitchum und William Holden, wie sie in den Referenzen und Anspielungen in amerikanischer und ausländischer Literatur dargestellt werden. Ein weiteres Ziel ist es, den Einflussfaktor der drei Schauspieler und ihrer Hauptfilme zu ermitteln und umfangreiche Daten für weitere Studien über die komplexen und wechselseitigen Beziehungen zwischen Film und Literatur bereitzustellen. Die relevanten Zitate in "Drei Hollywood-Stalwarts in der Literatur: Eine Studie zur Filmwahrnehmung durch Referenzen an Peck, Mitchum und Holden" wurden aus nahezu 220 Werken von etwa 140 Autoren entnommen. Die Mehrheit der Werke stammt von renommierten Autoren, darunter bekannte amerikanische Mainstream-Schriftsteller wie John Updike, John Irving, Fannie Flagg und Anne Tyler. Führende Vertreter des Krimi-Genres sind Martha Grimes, Stuart Kaminsky, Elmore Leonard und Sara Paretsky, sowie einige Meister anderer populärer Genres, wie Stephen King und Dean Koontz. Den internationalen Flair der Zitate bringen Autoren wie Julio Cortázar, Elizabeth Hay, Henri Charrière und Sebastien Japrisot sowie Autoren, die von Einwanderern der ersten Generation in die USA geboren wurden, wie Oscar Hijuelos. Fast siebzig Filme, die in der Weltliteratur erwähnt werden, werden im Buch behandelt, wobei die am häufigsten in den Werken genannten Filme "Sunset Boulevard", "Die Ungeheuer", "Wer die Nachtigall stört", "Romanze in Rom", "Der Zauberer", "Die Kanonen von Navarone" und "Duell im Sonnenlicht" sind, unter anderen. Dieses Buch wird Hochschulprofessoren und Studenten ansprechen, die sich für Filmstudien, insbesondere Film-Analyse und -Kritik, Filmwahrnehmung und Filmgenres interessieren. Es wird auch für den allgemeinen Leser von Interesse sein, der sich für Biografien von Filmpersönlichkeiten und die Karrieren der drei Schauspieler interessiert, sowie für Fans der Genres Western, Film Noir und Kriegsfilme.

Whether on vinyl or in digital form, the album has become an integral part of our cultural history. 100 Albums That Changed Popular Music: A Reference Guide tells the stories behind the most groundbreaking, influential, and often controversial albums ever recorded. Narrative chapters in this chronologically organized volume describe how the albums reflected the political, social, and economic culture of the era. Individual entries discuss these albums histories, the inspiration behind their creation, and why they continue to stand the test of time. Selected on the basis of their popular appeal, historical significance, and influence on later genres, the albums included represent a wide variety of genres, such as blues, jazz, rock, reggae, rockabilly, folk, soul, hip-hop, and country. Among the featured are releases from the hard-blues explosion of the '60s, including Robert Johnson's King of the Delta Blues Singers, a landmark album whose songs were later covered by the likes of Cream, Led Zeppelin, and the Rolling Stones. Punk made its mark in the '70s with such albums as Patti Smith's Horses and the Clash's London Calling. In the '80s Michael Jackson's blockbuster LP, Thriller, not only topped the charts, it become the best-selling record of all time. Diversity defined the '90s, with the most influential albums ranging from Garth Brooks' No Fences, which made country one of the hottest musical genres of the decade, to Dr. Dre's debut, The Chronic, a multi-platinum smash hit that brought West Coast hip hop into the mainstream.

Schmeiß alles hin und fang neu an Auf rund 600 Seiten stellt Simon Reynolds Bands und Musiker vor, die auf ganz unterschiedliche Weise das Rad der Musikkultur neu erfanden: Public Image Limited, The Buzzcocks, Devo, Pere Ubu, The Pop Group, The Slits, Scritti Politti, Gang Of Four, Joy Division, Wire, Talking Heads, The Fall, Robert Wayatt, The Specials, Cabaret Voltaire, Throbbing Gristle, The Human League, ABC, Art Of Noise und Frankie Goes To Hollywood, um nur einige zu nennen. Im Sommer 1976 explodierte Punk – und zwei Jahre später waren nur noch Rauchwolken und ein Häufchen Asche übrig. Johnny Rotten fragte beim letzten Konzert der Sex Pistols spöttisch ins Publikum: »Schon mal das Gefühl gehabt, verarscht worden zu sein?«. Damit brachte er die Enttäuschung und Verbitterung vieler Protagonisten und Fans der folgenreichsten Kulturrevolution der Siebzigerjahre auf den Punkt. Hier setzt Simon Reynolds an. In „Rip It Up And Start Again” nimmt er jene Musikgeneration unter die Lupe, für die das Ende von Punk ein Anfang war. Viele von ihnen hatten die Kunsthochschule besucht und kannten sich nicht nur in Musik, sondern auch in Literatur, Philosophie und Theater aus. Anders als die Punks vor ihnen fürchteten sie sich nicht vor tanzbaren Grooves, hatten keine Angst vor Synthesizern und scheuten einzig und allein die Konventionen des Rock. Sie wollten sich keiner Bewegung unterordnen, sondern bildeten ihre jeweils eigene. Während die Politik weltweit nach rechts rückte und das Orwell-Jahr 1984 bedrohlich nahe rückte, verweigerten sich die Vertreter des Postpunk der rockistischen Herz-Schmerz-Lyrik und beschrieben die Trostlosigkeit der ehemals blühenden Industriestädte. Sie wetterten gegen Rassismus oder besangen Jacques Derrida. Indem sie sich nicht nur auf die Musik beschränkten, gelang ihnen der Entwurf einer echten Gegenkultur: Sie organisierten sich selbst und setzten den Do-It-Yourself-Gedanken endlich in die Tat um. Bands und Fanzines schossen wie Pilze aus dem Boden; es entstand ein Netzwerk aus unabhängigen Studios, Labels und Vertrieben. Simon Reynolds behauptet daher: Das Versprechen von Punk wurde erst mit Postpunk eingelöst. Doch auch einem neuen Begriff von Pop wurde der Weg geebnet. Bands, die einst in der Absicht angetreten waren, das kommerzielle System von innen zu verändern, gingen im Mainstream auf, und der Erfolg ließ ihre Träume platzen!

Schmeiß alles hin und fang neu an Auf rund 600 Seiten stellt Simon Reynolds Bands und Musiker vor, die auf ganz unterschiedliche Weise das Rad der Musikkultur neu erfanden: Public Image Limited, The Buzzcocks, Devo, Pere Ubu, The Pop Group, The Slits, Scritti Politti, Gang Of Four, Joy Division, Wire, Talking Heads, The Fall, Robert Wayatt, The Specials, Cabaret Voltaire, Throbbing Gristle, The Human League, ABC, Art Of Noise und Frankie Goes To Hollywood, um nur einige zu nennen. Im Sommer 1976 explodierte Punk – und zwei Jahre später waren nur noch Rauchwolken und ein Häufchen Asche übrig. Johnny Rotten fragte beim letzten Konzert der Sex Pistols spöttisch ins Publikum: »Schon mal das Gefühl gehabt, verarscht worden zu sein?«. Damit brachte er die Enttäuschung und Verbitterung vieler Protagonisten und Fans der folgenreichsten Kulturrevolution der Siebzigerjahre auf den Punkt. Hier setzt Simon Reynolds an. In „Rip It Up And Start Again” nimmt er jene Musikgeneration unter die Lupe, für die das Ende von Punk ein Anfang war. Viele von ihnen hatten die Kunsthochschule besucht und kannten sich nicht nur in Musik, sondern auch in Literatur, Philosophie und Theater aus. Anders als die Punks vor ihnen fürchteten sie sich nicht vor tanzbaren Grooves, hatten keine Angst vor Synthesizern und scheuten einzig und allein die Konventionen des Rock. Sie wollten sich keiner Bewegung unterordnen, sondern bildeten ihre jeweils eigene. Während die Politik weltweit nach rechts rückte und das Orwell-Jahr 1984 bedrohlich nahe rückte, verweigerten sich die Vertreter des Postpunk der rockistischen Herz-Schmerz-Lyrik und beschrieben die Trostlosigkeit der ehemals blühenden Industriestädte. Sie wetterten gegen Rassismus oder besangen Jacques Derrida. Indem sie sich nicht nur auf die Musik beschränkten, gelang ihnen der Entwurf einer echten Gegenkultur: Sie organisierten sich selbst und setzten den Do-It-Yourself-Gedanken endlich in die Tat um. Bands und Fanzines schossen wie Pilze aus dem Boden; es entstand ein Netzwerk aus unabhängigen Studios, Labels und Vertrieben. Simon Reynolds behauptet daher: Das Versprechen von Punk wurde erst mit Postpunk eingelöst. Doch auch einem neuen Begriff von Pop wurde der Weg geebnet. Bands, die einst in der Absicht angetreten waren, das kommerzielle System von innen zu verändern, gingen im Mainstream auf, und der Erfolg ließ ihre Träume platzen!

A new biography of the intellectual father of Southern secession—the man who set the scene for the Civil War, and whose political legacy still shapes America today. John C. Calhoun is among the most notorious and enigmatic figures in American political history. First elected to Congress in 1810, Calhoun went on to serve as secretary of war and vice president. But he is perhaps most known for arguing in favor of slavery as a "positive good" and for his famous doctrine of "state interposition," which laid the groundwork for the South to secede from the Union—and arguably set the nation on course for civil war. Calhoun has catapulted back into the public eye in recent years, as some observers connected the strain of radical politics he developed to the tactics and extremism of the modern Far Right, and as protests over racial injustice have focused on his legacy. In this revelatory biographical study, historian Robert Elder shows that Calhoun is even more broadly significant than these events suggest, and that his story is crucial for understanding the political climate in which we find ourselves today. By excising Calhoun from the mainstream of American history, he argues, we have been left with a distorted understanding of our past and no way to explain our present.

The book behind the Oscar- and BAFTA-nominated Netflix film directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Joe Pesci and Harvey Keitel 'The movie event of the year' - Rolling Stone 'One of Martin Scorsese's best films ever' - Guardian ~ The Irishman is an epic saga of organised crime in post-war America told through the eyes of World War II veteran Frank Sheeran, a hustler and hitman who worked for legendary crime boss Russell Bufalino alongside some of the most notorious figures of the 20th Century. Spanning decades, Sheeran's story chronicles one of the greatest unsolved mysteries in American history, the disappearance of legendary union boss Jimmy Hoffa, and it offers a monumental journey through the hidden corridors of organized crime: its inner workings, rivalries and connections to mainstream politics. Sheeran would rise to a position of such prominence that in a RICO suit against The Commission of La Cosa Nostra, the US Government would name him as one of only two non-Italians in conspiracy with the Commission. Sheeran is listed alongside the likes of Anthony "Tony Pro" Provenzano and Anthony "Fat Tony" Salerno. In the course of nearly five years of recorded interviews, Sheeran confessed to Charles Brandt that he handled more than twenty-five hits for the mob, and Brandt turned Sheeran's story into a page-turning true crime classic.

Part of Bradt’s distinctive, award-winning series of ‘Slow’ travel guides to UK regions, the new, extensively updated third edition of Dumfries & Galloway (Slow Travel) is the sole full-blown guidebook to this beguiling southwest corner of Scotland. With intimate detail and insider tips from two southern Scotland experts, it reveals one of the country’s best-kept secrets through lively descriptions, historical anecdotes and hand-picked accommodation recommendations. Dumfries and Galloway is ever more alluring to discerning visitors in search of grand views, peace and isolation, bustling harbourside towns, craft shops and galleries, cafés and restaurants, mountains and coast, wildlife and outdoor pursuits… all ingredients for a successful UK break. Even the weather defies expectation, the far west being warmed by the Gulf Stream so gardens harbour palm trees and southern hemisphere plants. The region is explored in depth, from Eskdale in the east to Scotland’s southern tip at the Mull of Galloway, via Annandale, Nithsdale, Dumfries, The Stewartry, The Machars and Moors, and The Rhins. Visit Scotland’s highest village (with the country’s highest micro-brewery) in the morning, a deserted sandy beach in the afternoon, and a Dark Sky Park, gazing at the stars, in the evening. Wildlife lovers will be in their element as all of Scotland’s ‘big five’ iconic species can be seen: golden eagle, red squirrel, harbour seal, red deer and European otter. In the surrounding waters look out for minke whales, harbour porpoise and dolphins, while Caerlaverock at the eastern end of the region plays host each year to the staggering annual spectacle of thousands of barnacle geese settling on the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust reserve. Human-related curiosities complement natural wonder. Samye Ling was the first Tibetan monastery established in the west; the Famous Blacksmith’s Shop at Gretna Green still hosts a thousand marriages a year – and not just eloping couples either; Hallmuir Chapel is a WWII Ukrainian place of worship in the Dumfriesshire Dales; and Dumfries itself contains the house where Robert Burns, Scotland’s national bard, spent his last three years. Whatever your interest, Bradt’s Dumfries & Galloway (Slow Travel) is the ideal companion for a successful trip.

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED AS I HEARD YOU PAINT HOUSES New York Times Bestseller Now a major motion picture directed by Academy Award® winner Martin Scorsese, starring Academy Award® winners Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Joe Pesci, Anna Paquin, and Academy Award® nominee Harvey Keitel, and written by Academy Award® winner Steven Zaillian. The Irishman "gives new meaning to the term 'guilty pleasure.''' - Bryan Burrough, author of Public Enemies, in The New York Times Book Review "Told with such economy and chilling force as to make The Sopranos suddenly seem overwrought and theatrical." -New York Daily News "A terrific read." -Kansas City Star The Irishman is an epic saga of organized crime in post-war America told through the eyes of World War II veteran Frank Sheeran, a hustler and hitman who worked for legendary crime boss Russell Bufalino alongside some of the most notorious figures of the 20th Century. Spanning decades, Sheeran's story chronicles one of the greatest unsolved mysteries in American history, the disappearance of legendary union boss Jimmy Hoffa, and it offers a monumental journey through the hidden corridors of organized crime: its inner workings, rivalries and connections to mainstream politics. Sheeran would rise to a position of such prominence that in a RICO suit against The Commission of La Cosa Nostra, the US Government would name him as one of only two non-Italians in conspiracy with the Commission. Sheeran is listed alongside the likes of Anthony "Tony Pro" Provenzano and Anthony "Fat Tony" Salerno. In the course of nearly five years of recorded interviews, Sheeran confessed to Charles Brandt that he handled more than twenty-five hits for the mob, and Brandt turned Sheeran's story into a page-turning true crime classic.

Praise for the fearless organization "The Fearless Organization is a modern masterpiece - useful, timeless, and a delight to read. Amy Edmondson's weave of studies, stories, and insights from her decades of research shows why psychological safety is the key ingredient for creating high-performing, humane, and resilient workplaces. This gem is packed with steps that leaders can take so people feel compelled to share mistakes and concerns - confident they won't be humiliated, ignored, or blamed for speaking up." -Robert Sutton, Stanford Professor Emeritus and author of national bestsellers including Good Boss, Bad Boss and (with Huggy Rao) Scaling Up Excellence "Organizations today depend on talent, but there are many reasons that talent alone is not enough. The only way human capacities can truly flourish is in an atmosphere free of fear. Amy Edmondson has devoted 20 years to understanding psychological safety in organizations - and in this timely, important book she shares what she's learned. She identifies the ways fear can stifle creativity and teamwork - and then offers smart, practical advice for overcoming these obstacles and building an organization free of fear. This is a book that every leader should read and heed." -Daniel H. Pink, author of WHEN and DRIVE "Before Google discovered it, and before the idea became a mainstream meme, Amy Edmondson discovered something really important about high performing teams: the people in them felt that they could raise difficult, risky, or controversial ideas without the fear of being shut down or punished. She called it 'psychological safety,' and pioneered approaches to making it a reality in hundreds of teams. It is an idea whose time has triumphantly arrived. Edmondson's new book is your guide to it." -Rita McGrath, Professor, Columbia University, bestselling author, The End of Competitive Advantage: How to Keep Your Strategy Moving as Fast as Your Business "The overwhelming message of Amy's book is this: leadership calls us to create workplaces where people feel safe to share ideas and mistakes are embraced as opportunities to learn. Build an organization free of fear and watch remarkable things happen. Not only is it the right thing to do, it's the ultimate competitive advantage!" -Bob Chapman, CEO of Barry-Wehmiller and author of Everybody Matters: The Extraordinary Power of Caring for Your People Like Family

In perhaps his most important literary feat, Norman Mailer fashions an unprecedented portrait of one of the great villains and enigmas in United States history. Here is Lee Harvey Oswald his family background, troubled marriage, controversial journey to Russia, and return to an America [waiting] for him like an angry relative whose eyes glare in the heat. Based on KGB and FBI transcripts, government reports, letters and diaries, and Mailer s own international research, this is an epic account of a man whose cunning, duplicity, and self-invention were both at home in and at odds with the country he forever altered.   Praise for Oswald s Tale   America s largest mystery has found its greatest interpreter. The Washington Post Book World   Mailer is fierce, courageous, and reckless and nearly everything he writes has sections of headlong brilliance. . . . From the American master conjurer of dark and swirling purpose, a moving reflection. Robert Stone, The New York Review of Books   A narrative of tremendous energy and panache; the author at the top of his form. Christopher Hitchens, Financial Times   The performance of an author relishing the force and reach of his own acuity. Martin Amis, The Sunday Times (London)   Praise for Norman Mailer   [Norman Mailer] loomed over American letters longer and larger than any other writer of his generation. The New York Times   A writer of the greatest and most reckless talent. The New Yorker   Mailer is indispensable, an American treasure. The Washington Post   A devastatingly alive and original creative mind. Life   Mailer is fierce, courageous, and reckless and nearly everything he writes has sections of headlong brilliance. The New York Review of Books   The largest mind and imagination [in modern] American literature . . . Unlike just about every American writer since Henry James, Mailer has managed to grow and become richer in wisdom with each new book. Chicago Tribune   Mailer is a master of his craft. His language carries you through the story like a leaf on a stream. The Cincinnati Post

Part of Bradt’s distinctive, award-winning series of ‘Slow’ travel guides to UK regions, the new, extensively updated third edition of Dumfries & Galloway (Slow Travel) is the sole full-blown guidebook to this beguiling southwest corner of Scotland. With intimate detail and insider tips from two southern Scotland experts, it reveals one of the country’s best-kept secrets through lively descriptions, historical anecdotes and hand-picked accommodation recommendations. Dumfries and Galloway is ever more alluring to discerning visitors in search of grand views, peace and isolation, bustling harbourside towns, craft shops and galleries, cafés and restaurants, mountains and coast, wildlife and outdoor pursuits… all ingredients for a successful UK break. Even the weather defies expectation, the far west being warmed by the Gulf Stream so gardens harbour palm trees and southern hemisphere plants. The region is explored in depth, from Eskdale in the east to Scotland’s southern tip at the Mull of Galloway, via Annandale, Nithsdale, Dumfries, The Stewartry, The Machars and Moors, and The Rhins. Visit Scotland’s highest village (with the country’s highest micro-brewery) in the morning, a deserted sandy beach in the afternoon, and a Dark Sky Park, gazing at the stars, in the evening. Wildlife lovers will be in their element as all of Scotland’s ‘big five’ iconic species can be seen: golden eagle, red squirrel, harbour seal, red deer and European otter. In the surrounding waters look out for minke whales, harbour porpoise and dolphins, while Caerlaverock at the eastern end of the region plays host each year to the staggering annual spectacle of thousands of barnacle geese settling on the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust reserve. Human-related curiosities complement natural wonder. Samye Ling was the first Tibetan monastery established in the west; the Famous Blacksmith’s Shop at Gretna Green still hosts a thousand marriages a year – and not just eloping couples either; Hallmuir Chapel is a WWII Ukrainian place of worship in the Dumfriesshire Dales; and Dumfries itself contains the house where Robert Burns, Scotland’s national bard, spent his last three years. Whatever your interest, Bradt’s Dumfries & Galloway (Slow Travel) is the ideal companion for a successful trip.

Die soziologische Theorie der Weltgesellschaft befindet sich noch in ihren Anfängen. Die Soziologie, selbst im Zeitalter der modernen Nationalstaatsbildung entstanden, hat sich lange auf die Erforschung nationalstaatlich gedachter Gesellschaften konzentriert und im übrigen unterstellt, dass sich die in Europa/Nordamerika beob-achtbaren 'modernen' Verhältnisse langfristig auch weltweit durchsetzen würden. Mit der Intensivierung der Globalisierungsforschung seit den 1980er Jahren ist dieses Bild zunehmend ins Wanken geraten und zentrale Begriffe im Vokabular der Soziologie – wie Gesellschaft, Moderne, Differenzierung und Kultur – sind noch problematischer geworden als sie es ohnehin waren. Seit den 1990er Jahren nehmen daher die Bemühungen zu, diese Begriffe mit der empirischen Globalisierungsforschung in Einklang zu bringen und die Theorie der Gesellschaft als Theorie der Weltgesellschaft neu zu fassen. Die Studie schließt an diese Problementwicklung an und versteht sich als Beitrag zu einer genuin soziologischen Theorie der Weltgesellschaft. Sie vermutet genuine Erkenntnischancen der Soziologie in der Möglichkeit, die Konzentration auf spezielle Gegenstände zu vermeiden und aus systematischen und historischen Vergleichen eine allgemeine Theorie der Globalisierung zu gewinnen. Neben prominenten Forschungsgegenständen wie Wirtschaft und Politik interessiert sie sich daher gerade für solche Gesellschaftsbereiche wie den Sport, die im Mainstream der Globalisierungsforschung meist unter der Restkategorie 'Kultur' abgebucht und esoterischen Spezialdisziplinen überlassen werden. Die Geschichte des modernen Wettkampfsports drängt sich als Ausgangspunkt für solche Vergleiche besonders auf, denn die Grundstrukturen des sozialen Systems, das Historiker und Soziologen heute modernen Wettkampfsport nennen, entstehen in einem gedrängten Zeitraum, der sich vom Ende der 1850er Jahre bis zum Ende des 19. Jahrhunderts erstreckt: Nationale und internationale Verbände werden gegründet, Cup- und Ligensysteme eingerichtet, erste 'World Tours' und Großereignisse wie Weltmeisterschaften und Olympische Spiele finden statt, die Sportpresse expandiert, erste 'Stars' treten auf, und auch der Begriff des 'Rekords' im heutigen Sinne findet erstmals Verwendung. Und bei allen Veränderungen im Detail ist dieses institutionelle Arrangement bis heute verblüffend stabil geblieben; die globale Expansion des modernen Sports scheint als Verbreitung eines Bestandes interpretierbar, der sich Ende des 19. Jahrhundert bereits vollständig etabliert hatte. Wenn dieser Eindruck zutrifft, legt er nahe, eine systematische Beschreibung der charakteristischen Strukturen des heutigen Wettkampfsports mit einer historischen Rekonstruktion ihrer Entstehung in der zweiten Hälfte des 19. Jahrhunderts zu verbinden und nach möglichen Parallelen zwischen dieser eigentümlich getakteten Geschichte des Sports und der historischen Entwicklung anderer Gesellschaftsbereiche zu fragen. Damit ist im Wesentlichen auch der Bauplan der Studie skizziert: Sie entfaltet zunächst ein systematisches Verständnis der Autonomie des modernen Wettkampfsports, erkundet dann die Entstehungsbedingungen dieser Autonomie im 19. Jahrhundert und schließt mit einem Problemausblick, der nach der Übertragbarkeit der Kernthesen der Arbeit auf andere Teilsysteme fragt. Diese Kernthesen sind bereits im Titel angedeutet. Die erste These besagt, dass nicht Athleten und Sportler, nicht Funktionäre und Organisatoren, sondern die unablässigen Kommentare von Journalisten und anderen Beobachtern für die Entstehung und Globalisierung des modernen Sports primär verantwortlich waren. Der Sport, vermutete schon Robert Musil, 'ist nicht aus der Ausübung, sondern aus dem Zusehen' entstanden, er ist ein Produkt 'seines Publikums'. Aber auch in 'Weltsport' ist eine These enthalten, nach der sich Entstehung und Globalisierung des modernen Sports nur angemessen begreifen lassen, wenn man ihm die Fähigkeit zuschreibt, einen eigenen Mög

Praise for the fearless organization "The Fearless Organization is a modern masterpiece - useful, timeless, and a delight to read. Amy Edmondson's weave of studies, stories, and insights from her decades of research shows why psychological safety is the key ingredient for creating high-performing, humane, and resilient workplaces. This gem is packed with steps that leaders can take so people feel compelled to share mistakes and concerns - confident they won't be humiliated, ignored, or blamed for speaking up." -Robert Sutton, Stanford Professor Emeritus and author of national bestsellers including Good Boss, Bad Boss and (with Huggy Rao) Scaling Up Excellence "Organizations today depend on talent, but there are many reasons that talent alone is not enough. The only way human capacities can truly flourish is in an atmosphere free of fear. Amy Edmondson has devoted 20 years to understanding psychological safety in organizations - and in this timely, important book she shares what she's learned. She identifies the ways fear can stifle creativity and teamwork - and then offers smart, practical advice for overcoming these obstacles and building an organization free of fear. This is a book that every leader should read and heed." -Daniel H. Pink, author of WHEN and DRIVE "Before Google discovered it, and before the idea became a mainstream meme, Amy Edmondson discovered something really important about high performing teams: the people in them felt that they could raise difficult, risky, or controversial ideas without the fear of being shut down or punished. She called it 'psychological safety,' and pioneered approaches to making it a reality in hundreds of teams. It is an idea whose time has triumphantly arrived. Edmondson's new book is your guide to it." -Rita McGrath, Professor, Columbia University, bestselling author, The End of Competitive Advantage: How to Keep Your Strategy Moving as Fast as Your Business "The overwhelming message of Amy's book is this: leadership calls us to create workplaces where people feel safe to share ideas and mistakes are embraced as opportunities to learn. Build an organization free of fear and watch remarkable things happen. Not only is it the right thing to do, it's the ultimate competitive advantage!" -Bob Chapman, CEO of Barry-Wehmiller and author of Everybody Matters: The Extraordinary Power of Caring for Your People Like Family

“Shines a light on one of the twentieth century’s most amazing untold life stories. ... An essential read—and an unforgettable trip.” —Robert Kolker, author of Hidden Valley Road “Cahalan details a piece of lost but fascinating history, the story of a woman who embodied an era of freedom, experimentation, and psychedelic adventure. Meticulously reported and beautifully crafted.” —Susan Orlean The untold story of the woman who played a critical role in bringing psychedelics into the mainstream—until her audacious exploits forced her into the shadows—from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Brain on Fire Rosemary Woodruff Leary has been known only as the wife of Timothy Leary, the Harvard professor-turned-psychedelic high priest, whose jailbreak captivated the counterculture and whose life on the run with Rosemary inflamed the government. But Rosemary was more than a mere accessory. She was a beatnik, a psychonaut, and a true believer who tested the limits of her mind and the expectations for women of her time. Long overlooked by those who have venerated her husband, Rosemary spent her life on the forefront of the counterculture, working with Leary on his books and speeches, sewing his clothing, and shaping—for better and for worse—the media’s narrative about LSD. Ultimately, Rosemary sacrificed everything for the safety of her fellow psychedelic pioneers and the preservation of her husband’s legacy. Drawing from a wealth of interviews, diaries, archives, and unpublished sources, Susannah Cahalan writes the definitive portrait of Rosemary Woodruff Leary, reclaiming her narrative and her voice from those who dismissed her. Page-turning, revelatory, and utterly compelling, The Acid Queen shines an overdue spotlight on a pioneering psychedelic seeker.

Die soziologische Theorie der Weltgesellschaft befindet sich noch in ihren Anfängen. Die Soziologie, selbst im Zeitalter der modernen Nationalstaatsbildung entstanden, hat sich lange auf die Erforschung nationalstaatlich gedachter Gesellschaften konzentriert und im übrigen unterstellt, dass sich die in Europa/Nordamerika beob-achtbaren 'modernen' Verhältnisse langfristig auch weltweit durchsetzen würden. Mit der Intensivierung der Globalisierungsforschung seit den 1980er Jahren ist dieses Bild zunehmend ins Wanken geraten und zentrale Begriffe im Vokabular der Soziologie – wie Gesellschaft, Moderne, Differenzierung und Kultur – sind noch problematischer geworden als sie es ohnehin waren. Seit den 1990er Jahren nehmen daher die Bemühungen zu, diese Begriffe mit der empirischen Globalisierungsforschung in Einklang zu bringen und die Theorie der Gesellschaft als Theorie der Weltgesellschaft neu zu fassen. Die Studie schließt an diese Problementwicklung an und versteht sich als Beitrag zu einer genuin soziologischen Theorie der Weltgesellschaft. Sie vermutet genuine Erkenntnischancen der Soziologie in der Möglichkeit, die Konzentration auf spezielle Gegenstände zu vermeiden und aus systematischen und historischen Vergleichen eine allgemeine Theorie der Globalisierung zu gewinnen. Neben prominenten Forschungsgegenständen wie Wirtschaft und Politik interessiert sie sich daher gerade für solche Gesellschaftsbereiche wie den Sport, die im Mainstream der Globalisierungsforschung meist unter der Restkategorie 'Kultur' abgebucht und esoterischen Spezialdisziplinen überlassen werden. Die Geschichte des modernen Wettkampfsports drängt sich als Ausgangspunkt für solche Vergleiche besonders auf, denn die Grundstrukturen des sozialen Systems, das Historiker und Soziologen heute modernen Wettkampfsport nennen, entstehen in einem gedrängten Zeitraum, der sich vom Ende der 1850er Jahre bis zum Ende des 19. Jahrhunderts erstreckt: Nationale und internationale Verbände werden gegründet, Cup- und Ligensysteme eingerichtet, erste 'World Tours' und Großereignisse wie Weltmeisterschaften und Olympische Spiele finden statt, die Sportpresse expandiert, erste 'Stars' treten auf, und auch der Begriff des 'Rekords' im heutigen Sinne findet erstmals Verwendung. Und bei allen Veränderungen im Detail ist dieses institutionelle Arrangement bis heute verblüffend stabil geblieben; die globale Expansion des modernen Sports scheint als Verbreitung eines Bestandes interpretierbar, der sich Ende des 19. Jahrhundert bereits vollständig etabliert hatte. Wenn dieser Eindruck zutrifft, legt er nahe, eine systematische Beschreibung der charakteristischen Strukturen des heutigen Wettkampfsports mit einer historischen Rekonstruktion ihrer Entstehung in der zweiten Hälfte des 19. Jahrhunderts zu verbinden und nach möglichen Parallelen zwischen dieser eigentümlich getakteten Geschichte des Sports und der historischen Entwicklung anderer Gesellschaftsbereiche zu fragen. Damit ist im Wesentlichen auch der Bauplan der Studie skizziert: Sie entfaltet zunächst ein systematisches Verständnis der Autonomie des modernen Wettkampfsports, erkundet dann die Entstehungsbedingungen dieser Autonomie im 19. Jahrhundert und schließt mit einem Problemausblick, der nach der Übertragbarkeit der Kernthesen der Arbeit auf andere Teilsysteme fragt. Diese Kernthesen sind bereits im Titel angedeutet. Die erste These besagt, dass nicht Athleten und Sportler, nicht Funktionäre und Organisatoren, sondern die unablässigen Kommentare von Journalisten und anderen Beobachtern für die Entstehung und Globalisierung des modernen Sports primär verantwortlich waren. Der Sport, vermutete schon Robert Musil, 'ist nicht aus der Ausübung, sondern aus dem Zusehen' entstanden, er ist ein Produkt 'seines Publikums'. Aber auch in 'Weltsport' ist eine These enthalten, nach der sich Entstehung und Globalisierung des modernen Sports nur angemessen begreifen lassen, wenn man ihm die Fähigkeit zuschreibt, einen eigenen Mög

"I do not think that there was ever an army so badly routed" announced Maj. Gen. Phil Sheridan in a message to Lt. Gen. U. S. Grant on the morning after the decisive victory at Fisher's Hill, Virginia, on September 22, 1864. The battlefield triumph was the result of Sheridan's elaborate plan to destroy Lt. Gen. Jubal Early's Confederate Valley Army deployed on a supposedly impregnable position along an aptly named stream called Tumbling Run south of Strasburg in Virginia's important Shenandoah Valley. The combat was Early's last chance to prevent the wholesale destruction of the Valley during the autumn of 1864. So Badly Routed: The Battle of Fisher's Hill in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, September 22-24, 1864, is the first book-length treatment of this event. After several unsuccessful attempts by the Union to take control of the Shenandoah (known as the "Breadbasket of the Confederacy"), Grant directed Sheridan and his Army of the Shenandoah to rid the region of enemy troops and strip it clean. Grant had had enough of Early's persistent threats to the capital at Washington, D.C., whose presence in the Valley also helped feed Robert E. Lee's struggling Army of Northern Virginia. The authors utilize extensive firsthand archival research to thoroughly explore the military operations during the days following the Third Battle of Winchester through Sheridan's attack at Fisher's Hill. Their descriptions of the fighting, aided by accurate and informative maps and descriptive views by the soldiers themselves, make for a complete treatment of the decisive battle and the related military actions in Warren and Page counties and the Mosby Affair in Front Royal. Students and genealogists will hail the extensive original muster roll data used to create the Order of Battle, which provides for the first time the actual unit commanders on the field that day. In addition to significant detailed information published for the first time, So Badly Routed includes pertinent illustrations, complete casualty listings, and a self-guided tour. This study is an important addition to the library of Civil War enthusiasts and genealogists.

According to Wikipedia: "The Anatomy of Melancholy (Full title: The Anatomy of Melancholy, What it is: With all the Kinds, Causes, Symptomes, Prognostickes, and Several Cures of it. In Three Maine Partitions with their several Sections, Members, and Subsections. Philosophically, Medicinally, Historically, Opened and Cut Up) is a book by Robert Burton, first published in 1621. Burton's book consists mostly of a collection of opinions of a multitude of writers, grouped under quaint and old-fashioned divisions; in a solemn tone Burton endeavoured to prove indisputable facts by weighty quotations. The subjects discussed and determined by Burton ranged from the doctrines of religion to military discipline, from inland navigation to the morality of dancing-schools. On its surface, the book is presented as a medical textbook in which Burton applies his vast and varied learning, in the scholastic manner, to the subject of melancholia (which includes what is now termed clinical depression). Though presented as a medical text, The Anatomy of Melancholy is as much a sui generis work of literature as it is a scientific or philosophical text, and Burton addresses far more than his stated subject. In fact, the Anatomy uses melancholy as the lens through which all human emotion and thought may be scrutinized, and virtually the entire contents of a 17th-century library are marshalled into service of this goal. It is encyclopedic in its range and reference. In his satirical preface to the reader, Burton's persona Democritus Junior explains, "I write of melancholy by being busy to avoid melancholy." This is characteristic of the author's style, which often supersedes the book's strengths as a medical text or historical document as its main source of appeal to admirers. Both satirical and serious in tone, the Anatomy is "vitalized by (Burton's) pervading humour",[3] and Burton's digressive and inclusive style, often verging on a stream of consciousness, consistently informs and animates the text."

"I do not think that there was ever an army so badly routed" announced Maj. Gen. Phil Sheridan in a message to Lt. Gen. U. S. Grant on the morning after the decisive victory at Fisher's Hill, Virginia, on September 22, 1864. The battlefield triumph was the result of Sheridan's elaborate plan to destroy Lt. Gen. Jubal Early's Confederate Valley Army deployed on a supposedly impregnable position along an aptly named stream called Tumbling Run south of Strasburg in Virginia's important Shenandoah Valley. The combat was Early's last chance to prevent the wholesale destruction of the Valley during the autumn of 1864. So Badly Routed: The Battle of Fisher's Hill in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, September 22-24, 1864, is the first book-length treatment of this event. After several unsuccessful attempts by the Union to take control of the Shenandoah (known as the "Breadbasket of the Confederacy"), Grant directed Sheridan and his Army of the Shenandoah to rid the region of enemy troops and strip it clean. Grant had had enough of Early's persistent threats to the capital at Washington, D.C., whose presence in the Valley also helped feed Robert E. Lee's struggling Army of Northern Virginia. The authors utilize extensive firsthand archival research to thoroughly explore the military operations during the days following the Third Battle of Winchester through Sheridan's attack at Fisher's Hill. Their descriptions of the fighting, aided by accurate and informative maps and descriptive views by the soldiers themselves, make for a complete treatment of the decisive battle and the related military actions in Warren and Page counties and the Mosby Affair in Front Royal. Students and genealogists will hail the extensive original muster roll data used to create the Order of Battle, which provides for the first time the actual unit commanders on the field that day. In addition to significant detailed information published for the first time, So Badly Routed includes pertinent illustrations, complete casualty listings, and a self-guided tour. This study is an important addition to the library of Civil War enthusiasts and genealogists.

WINNER OF THE PEN/ JACQUELINE BOGRAD WELD AWARD FOR BIOGRAPHY NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "This book is a must for everyone interested in illuminating the idea of unexplainable genius." -QUESTLOVE Equal parts biography, musicology, and cultural history, Dilla Time chronicles the life and legacy of J Dilla, a musical genius who transformed the sound of popular music for the twenty-first century. He wasn't known to mainstream audiences, even though he worked with renowned acts like D'Angelo and Erykah Badu and influenced the music of superstars like Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson. He died at the age of thirty-two, and in his lifetime he never had a pop hit. Yet since his death, J Dilla has become a demigod: revered by jazz musicians and rap icons from Robert Glasper to Kendrick Lamar; memorialized in symphonies and taught at universities. And at the core of this adulation is innovation: a new kind of musical time-feel that he created on a drum machine, but one that changed the way "traditional" musicians play. In Dilla Time, Dan Charnas chronicles the life of James DeWitt Yancey, from his gifted childhood in Detroit, to his rise as a Grammy-nominated hip-hop producer, to the rare blood disease that caused his premature death; and follows the people who kept him and his ideas alive. He also rewinds the histories of American rhythms: from the birth of soul in Dilla's own "Motown," to funk, techno, and disco. Here, music is a story of Black culture in America and of what happens when human and machine times are synthesized into something new. Dilla Time is a different kind of book about music, a visual experience with graphics that build those concepts step by step for fans and novices alike, teaching us to "see" and feel rhythm in a unique and enjoyable way. Dilla's beats, startling some people with their seeming "sloppiness," were actually the work of a perfectionist almost spiritually devoted to his music. This is the story of the man and his machines, his family, friends, partners, and celebrity collaborators. Culled from more than 150 interviews about one of the most important and influential musical figures of the past hundred years, Dilla Time is a book as delightfully detail-oriented and unique as J Dilla's music itself.

Based on Oliver Stone's documentary, JFK Revisited, read the transcripts and interviews that will change the way you think about the John F. Kennedy assassination. JFK Revisited: Through the Looking Glass contains the two working original screenplays for Oliver Stone's JFK Revisited; both the two-hour version, Through the Looking Glass, and the four-hour version, Destiny Betrayed. These films are the first documentaries to feature the work of the Assassination Records Review Board. The Assassination Records Review Board worked from 1994-98 releasing records that the government has classified in whole or in part on the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. They ended up releasing about two million pages or approximately sixty thousand documents. They also pursued an investigation into the autopsy and medical evidence in the JFK case. Although their releases and discoveries were quite important to the evidentiary record, they received very little exposure in the mainstream media. They also released documents relating to Kennedy's foreign policy in both Cuba and Vietnam. In the former case, these were plans by the Pentagon to create a pretext to invade Cuba. In the latter, documents proved Kennedy was implementing a withdrawal plan from Vietnam. This book is unprecedented. It contains a compendium of information originating from the widest range of authorities on the JFK case ever assembled. This includes luminaries from several fields: pathology, surgery, ballistics, criminal investigation, neurology, history, and journalism. Never before have people like forensic pathologist Cyril Wecht, criminalist Henry Lee, Professor James Galbraith, author David Talbot, journalist Jefferson Morley, intelligence analyst John Newman, Professor Robert Rakove, and more appeared in one book; never have this many illustrious authorities been interviewed about their views on the policies and the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. The book also includes important witness interviews with Dr. Donald Miller about his colleague Malcolm Perry, Jim Gochenaur of the Church Committee, and Edwin McGehee of both the House Select Committee on Assassinations and the Jim Garrison investigation. The combination of this newly released information plus expert interviews changed the database and calculus of the JFK case. The scripts are included in this book, which were the backbone for Oliver Stone's films. It also includes important excerpts from the many interviews which did not make it into the final cuts of the films. JFK Revisited will challenge everything you thought you know about the JFK assassination.

WINNER OF THE PEN/ JACQUELINE BOGRAD WELD AWARD FOR BIOGRAPHY NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "This book is a must for everyone interested in illuminating the idea of unexplainable genius." -QUESTLOVE Equal parts biography, musicology, and cultural history, Dilla Time chronicles the life and legacy of J Dilla, a musical genius who transformed the sound of popular music for the twenty-first century. He wasn't known to mainstream audiences, even though he worked with renowned acts like D'Angelo and Erykah Badu and influenced the music of superstars like Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson. He died at the age of thirty-two, and in his lifetime he never had a pop hit. Yet since his death, J Dilla has become a demigod: revered by jazz musicians and rap icons from Robert Glasper to Kendrick Lamar; memorialized in symphonies and taught at universities. And at the core of this adulation is innovation: a new kind of musical time-feel that he created on a drum machine, but one that changed the way "traditional" musicians play. In Dilla Time, Dan Charnas chronicles the life of James DeWitt Yancey, from his gifted childhood in Detroit, to his rise as a Grammy-nominated hip-hop producer, to the rare blood disease that caused his premature death; and follows the people who kept him and his ideas alive. He also rewinds the histories of American rhythms: from the birth of soul in Dilla's own "Motown," to funk, techno, and disco. Here, music is a story of Black culture in America and of what happens when human and machine times are synthesized into something new. Dilla Time is a different kind of book about music, a visual experience with graphics that build those concepts step by step for fans and novices alike, teaching us to "see" and feel rhythm in a unique and enjoyable way. Dilla's beats, startling some people with their seeming "sloppiness," were actually the work of a perfectionist almost spiritually devoted to his music. This is the story of the man and his machines, his family, friends, partners, and celebrity collaborators. Culled from more than 150 interviews about one of the most important and influential musical figures of the past hundred years, Dilla Time is a book as delightfully detail-oriented and unique as J Dilla's music itself.

WINNER OF THE PEN/ JACQUELINE BOGRAD WELD AWARD FOR BIOGRAPHY NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "This book is a must for everyone interested in illuminating the idea of unexplainable genius." -QUESTLOVE Equal parts biography, musicology, and cultural history, Dilla Time chronicles the life and legacy of J Dilla, a musical genius who transformed the sound of popular music for the twenty-first century. He wasn't known to mainstream audiences, even though he worked with renowned acts like D'Angelo and Erykah Badu and influenced the music of superstars like Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson. He died at the age of thirty-two, and in his lifetime he never had a pop hit. Yet since his death, J Dilla has become a demigod: revered by jazz musicians and rap icons from Robert Glasper to Kendrick Lamar; memorialized in symphonies and taught at universities. And at the core of this adulation is innovation: a new kind of musical time-feel that he created on a drum machine, but one that changed the way "traditional" musicians play. In Dilla Time, Dan Charnas chronicles the life of James DeWitt Yancey, from his gifted childhood in Detroit, to his rise as a Grammy-nominated hip-hop producer, to the rare blood disease that caused his premature death; and follows the people who kept him and his ideas alive. He also rewinds the histories of American rhythms: from the birth of soul in Dilla's own "Motown," to funk, techno, and disco. Here, music is a story of Black culture in America and of what happens when human and machine times are synthesized into something new. Dilla Time is a different kind of book about music, a visual experience with graphics that build those concepts step by step for fans and novices alike, teaching us to "see" and feel rhythm in a unique and enjoyable way. Dilla's beats, startling some people with their seeming "sloppiness," were actually the work of a perfectionist almost spiritually devoted to his music. This is the story of the man and his machines, his family, friends, partners, and celebrity collaborators. Culled from more than 150 interviews about one of the most important and influential musical figures of the past hundred years, Dilla Time is a book as delightfully detail-oriented and unique as J Dilla's music itself.

WINNER OF THE PEN/ JACQUELINE BOGRAD WELD AWARD FOR BIOGRAPHY NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "This book is a must for everyone interested in illuminating the idea of unexplainable genius." -QUESTLOVE Equal parts biography, musicology, and cultural history, Dilla Time chronicles the life and legacy of J Dilla, a musical genius who transformed the sound of popular music for the twenty-first century. He wasn't known to mainstream audiences, even though he worked with renowned acts like D'Angelo and Erykah Badu and influenced the music of superstars like Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson. He died at the age of thirty-two, and in his lifetime he never had a pop hit. Yet since his death, J Dilla has become a demigod: revered by jazz musicians and rap icons from Robert Glasper to Kendrick Lamar; memorialized in symphonies and taught at universities. And at the core of this adulation is innovation: a new kind of musical time-feel that he created on a drum machine, but one that changed the way "traditional" musicians play. In Dilla Time, Dan Charnas chronicles the life of James DeWitt Yancey, from his gifted childhood in Detroit, to his rise as a Grammy-nominated hip-hop producer, to the rare blood disease that caused his premature death; and follows the people who kept him and his ideas alive. He also rewinds the histories of American rhythms: from the birth of soul in Dilla's own "Motown," to funk, techno, and disco. Here, music is a story of Black culture in America and of what happens when human and machine times are synthesized into something new. Dilla Time is a different kind of book about music, a visual experience with graphics that build those concepts step by step for fans and novices alike, teaching us to "see" and feel rhythm in a unique and enjoyable way. Dilla's beats, startling some people with their seeming "sloppiness," were actually the work of a perfectionist almost spiritually devoted to his music. This is the story of the man and his machines, his family, friends, partners, and celebrity collaborators. Culled from more than 150 interviews about one of the most important and influential musical figures of the past hundred years, Dilla Time is a book as delightfully detail-oriented and unique as J Dilla's music itself.

#1 New York Times Bestseller #1 Wall Street Journal Bestseller #1 Amazon Charts Bestseller #1 USA Today Bestseller #1 Publisher's Weekly Bestseller 20 Weeks on the New York Times Bestseller List 19 Weeks on the Publisher's Weekly Bestseller List 20 Weeks on the Amazon bestseller list 22 Weeks on the USA Today Bestseller List 20 Weeks on the Wall Street Journal Bestseller List Over 1.4 million copies sold despite censorship, boycotts from bookstores and libraries, and hit pieces against the author. Pharma-funded mainstream media has convinced millions of Americans that Dr. Anthony Fauci is a hero. Hands down, he is anything but. As director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Dr. Anthony Fauci dispenses $6.1 billion in annual taxpayer-provided funding for rigged scientific research, allowing him to dictate the subject, content, and outcome of scientific health research across the globe—truly a dark agenda. Fauci uses the financial clout at his disposal in a back handed manner to wield extraordinary influence over hospitals, universities, journals, and thousands of influential doctors and scientists—whose careers and institutions he has the power to ruin, advance, or reward in an authoritarian manner. During more than a year of painstaking and meticulous research on his laptop and through interviews, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. unearthed a shocking story that obliterates media spin on Dr. Fauci . . . and that will alarm every American—Democrat or Republican—who cares about democracy, our Constitution, and the future of our children’s health. The Real Anthony Fauci reveals how “America’s Doctor” launched his career during the early AIDS crisis by partnering with pharmaceutical companies to sabotage safe and effective off-patent therapeutic treatments for AIDS. Fauci orchestrated fraudulent do-nothing studies, and then pressured US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulators into approving a deadly chemotherapy treatment he had good reason to know was worthless against AIDS. Fauci did the unthinkable and repeatedly violated federal laws to allow his Pharma partners to use impoverished and dark-skinned children as lab rats in beyond order, deadly experiments with toxic AIDS and cancer chemotherapies. In early 2000, Fauci shook hands with Bill Gates in the library of Gates’ $147 million Seattle mansion, cementing a partnership that would aim to control an increasingly profitable $60 billion global vaccine enterprise with unlimited growth potential. Through funding leverage and carefully cultivated personal relationships with heads of state and leading media and social media institutions, the Pharma-Fauci-Gates alliance exercises dominion over global health policy and our beautiful country. This is not just another political book. The Real Anthony Fauci details how Fauci, Gates, and their cohorts use their control of media outlets—both conservative and liberal leaning, scientific journals, key government and quasi-governmental agencies, global intelligence agencies, and influential scientists and physicians to flood the public with fearful propaganda about COVID-19 virulence and pathogenesis, and to muzzle debate and ruthlessly censor dissent.

How an ancient land became a great democracy. Longlisted for Best Non Fiction in the Indie Book Awards 2026 'Tony Abbott should be congratulated ... This history of Australia is vivid, readable, provocative' Geoffrey Blainey, historian'I think it's very good' Tom Holland, historianAustralia is one of the world's great success stories: a land long hidden from outsiders, chosen as a convict dumping ground, where - since 1788 - people from many backgrounds have built one of the freest, fairest and most prosperous countries on earth. By the standards of a harsher time, the early governors tried to respect the original inhabitants and to encourage the convict outcasts of the British Isles to make a new start to a better life. This Indigenous heritage, British foundation and immigrant character have shaped the land of the 'fair go' especially for those willing to 'have a go'. It's not perfect, even now, yet mostly we have a history to be proud of. Within a century of settlement, Australia had not only the world's highest standard of living but had become a global pioneer for democratic freedoms such as the secret ballot, the payment of MPs and voting rights for women. A country largely created by settlement and negotiation has evolved from 'White Australia' at the time of federation into one of the world's most colour-blind societies and has managed the transition from an old 'Anglo' identity to a civic patriotism based on an overriding commitment to Australia and its values. This book is intended to give anyone interested - as every Australian should be - an account of our past that's positive, while not oblivious to our mistakes and imperfections as a nation. If to be an Australian is still to have won the lottery of life, the history that's produced us is surely something to savour. Now a major TV documentary available to stream at Sky News Australia. PRAISE'Tony Abbott's book is inspired by love of country, yet he comes to grip with our flaws. This is a fresh, powerful, highly readable single-volume history of Australia that deserves a wide audience' Paul Kelly, editor-at-large, The Australian'Scholarly researched, scrupulously fair-minded and very engagingly written, this is big narrative history at its best. It explains why Australia is such a wonderfully unique place, and why history is all the better when written by those who themselves helped make it' - Andrew Roberts, author, Churchill: Walking with Destiny'Not quite the "white armband" version of history I was expecting in the first half, nor a "Liberal Party highlights package" in the second half. I enjoyed reading it' - Peter FitzSimons, author, KokodaThis is an immensely readable account of how - as I frequently call it - the "Australian Achievement" has been built' - Hon John Howard OM AC, former prime minister of Australia'Tony Abbott's latest book is a powerful antidote to the poison of little and bad history ... we have much to be thankful for and to build on' Hon John Anderson AC, former deputy prime minister of Australia and leader of the National Party'The former prime minister has done a good job with Australia: A History' Frank Bongiorno, historian'if you have a serious interest in Australian history, the book will go on your shelves' Hon Kim Beazley AC, former deputy prime minister of Australia'Tony Abbott has written with reverence and richness, bringing our nation's past, although both painful and proud, to life with striking clarity' Nova Peris OAM OLY, first Aboriginal-Australian Olympic gold medallist and former Labor senator'This book is a compelling reminder of our inheritance, which gives us a reason to be proud of who we are and the country we've become' - Jacinta Nampijinpa Price, federal senator for Northern Territory'Tony Abbott brings history to life in a way that is both enlightening and deeply engaging' Brett Lee, former Australian international cricketer'This book helps us rediscover our past with honesty and respect, so we can better understa

How an ancient land became a great democracy. Longlisted for Best Non Fiction in the Indie Book Awards 2026 'Tony Abbott should be congratulated ... This history of Australia is vivid, readable, provocative' Geoffrey Blainey, historian'I think it's very good' Tom Holland, historianAustralia is one of the world's great success stories: a land long hidden from outsiders, chosen as a convict dumping ground, where - since 1788 - people from many backgrounds have built one of the freest, fairest and most prosperous countries on earth. By the standards of a harsher time, the early governors tried to respect the original inhabitants and to encourage the convict outcasts of the British Isles to make a new start to a better life. This Indigenous heritage, British foundation and immigrant character have shaped the land of the 'fair go' especially for those willing to 'have a go'. It's not perfect, even now, yet mostly we have a history to be proud of. Within a century of settlement, Australia had not only the world's highest standard of living but had become a global pioneer for democratic freedoms such as the secret ballot, the payment of MPs and voting rights for women. A country largely created by settlement and negotiation has evolved from 'White Australia' at the time of federation into one of the world's most colour-blind societies and has managed the transition from an old 'Anglo' identity to a civic patriotism based on an overriding commitment to Australia and its values. This book is intended to give anyone interested - as every Australian should be - an account of our past that's positive, while not oblivious to our mistakes and imperfections as a nation. If to be an Australian is still to have won the lottery of life, the history that's produced us is surely something to savour. Now a major TV documentary available to stream at Sky News Australia. PRAISE'Tony Abbott's book is inspired by love of country, yet he comes to grip with our flaws. This is a fresh, powerful, highly readable single-volume history of Australia that deserves a wide audience' Paul Kelly, editor-at-large, The Australian'Scholarly researched, scrupulously fair-minded and very engagingly written, this is big narrative history at its best. It explains why Australia is such a wonderfully unique place, and why history is all the better when written by those who themselves helped make it' - Andrew Roberts, author, Churchill: Walking with Destiny'Not quite the "white armband" version of history I was expecting in the first half, nor a "Liberal Party highlights package" in the second half. I enjoyed reading it' - Peter FitzSimons, author, KokodaThis is an immensely readable account of how - as I frequently call it - the "Australian Achievement" has been built' - Hon John Howard OM AC, former prime minister of Australia'Tony Abbott's latest book is a powerful antidote to the poison of little and bad history ... we have much to be thankful for and to build on' Hon John Anderson AC, former deputy prime minister of Australia and leader of the National Party'The former prime minister has done a good job with Australia: A History' Frank Bongiorno, historian'if you have a serious interest in Australian history, the book will go on your shelves' Hon Kim Beazley AC, former deputy prime minister of Australia'Tony Abbott has written with reverence and richness, bringing our nation's past, although both painful and proud, to life with striking clarity' Nova Peris OAM OLY, first Aboriginal-Australian Olympic gold medallist and former Labor senator'This book is a compelling reminder of our inheritance, which gives us a reason to be proud of who we are and the country we've become' - Jacinta Nampijinpa Price, federal senator for Northern Territory'Tony Abbott brings history to life in a way that is both enlightening and deeply engaging' Brett Lee, former Australian international cricketer'This book helps us rediscover our past with honesty and respect, so we can better understa