Biography: philosophy and social sciences

In Marlene, the legendary Hollywood icon is vividly brought to life, based on a series of conversations with the star herself and with others who knew her well.

How do you begin to help a psychologically traumatised child?

In late 1888, only weeks before his final collapse into madness, Nietzsche (1844-1900) set out to compose his autobiography, and Ecce Homo remains one of the most intriguing yet bizarre examples of the genre ever written.

Goethe lässt seinen Faust bekennen: "Zwei Seelen wohnen, ach, in meiner Brust.

In this original memoir following Billy Idol from his childhood in England to his fame at the height of the punk-pop revolution, the iconic superstar tells the real story behind the sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll that he is famous for.

En 1539, treinta años después de marchar al exilio y un año antes de morir, se publicaron los Diálogos de Juan Luís Vives, un libro del que se han hecho más de seiscientas ediciones.

El libro que aquí presentamos al público en general y al lector filósofo en especial es resultado de dos investigaciones financiadas con recursos internos de la Universidad Industrial de Santander, tituladas "Devenires en política, economía y estética: El problema de la filosofía en Gilles Deleuze" y "Análisis de la propuesta de lectura filosófica de la literatura desarrollada por Deleuze y Guattari, a propósito de las obras precursoras de la novela de la dictadura en América Latina: Amalia y Tirano Banderas".

Las doce cartas que forman este brevísimo volumen se escribieron en el verano de 1920.

As mulheres apresentadas neste livro têm diferentes origens, nacionalidades diferentes origens, nacionalidades, raças, classes sociais ou ideologias.

Ahnung und Gegenwart Joseph von Eichendorff - Joseph Karl Benedikt Freiherr von Eichendorff war einer der bedeutendsten Lyriker und Schriftsteller der deutschen Romantik.

Probablemente como nunca en la Historia se están produciendo cambios muy rápidos y profundos en los sistemas económicos, empresariales y sociales.

¿Alguna vez te preguntaste para qué sirve la filosofía?

All Things Considered - G.

Notes From The Underground - Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoyevsky - Notes from Underground is a study of a single character, and a revelation of Dostoyevsky's own deepest beliefs.

Desde la panorámica de una gran ventana orientada hacia el bosque y las montañas.

Politzer'in Felsefenin Temel İlkeleri neredeyse tüm Marksistler tarafından bilinir ve okunmuştur.

Materiales para un autorretrato reúne una serie de textos de Walter Benjamin —buena parte de ellos inéditos en español—, cuya producción se extiende desde sus años de juventud hasta su prematura muerte.

Schopenhauer es el filósofo más destacado de finales del siglo xix.

Un niño va describiendo diversas situaciones de la vida cotidiana de los años setenta en las que se ve inmerso, dándonos un retrato realista de la sociedad de aquel momento lleno de descripciones minuciosas de personas, objetos y escenarios.

Hagakure, que significa "oculto bajo las hojas", es un antiguo breviario de caballería inspirado en el célebre código Bushido.

The legend of Betty Pack is simple enough.

Definitive, concise, and very interesting.

Definitive, concise, and very interesting.

Great explorers are known for their hard-earned skills and meticulously honed character traits which have made their astonishing endeavours possible.

'Inspiring and heart-wrenching' Paloma Faith 'Love Rhyannon.

Definitive, concise, and very interesting.

In 2011, the peace of the Syrian city of Homs is disturbed by protests and shelling.

Written by Dr Roy Jackson, who Senior Lecturer at the University of Gloucestershire, Plato: A Complete Introduction is designed to give you everything you need to succeed, all in one place.

The first English-language biography of Henri Bergson, the philosopher who defined individual creativity and transformed twentieth century thought.

*** 'This powerful, speaking-truth-to-power book is an essential read for everybody who wants to stop feeling clueless and helpless about the impacts of cosumerism, and start doing their part to help create a more sustainable world' - Layla Saad 'A critique on what we buy, how it's made and the systems behind it that make an unfair and broken cycle' - New York Times 'The book is a blueprint for anyone who wants to do better' - VOGUE 'SUCH integrity.

In this beautiful reissue, the author of 'Footsteps' collects the biographical curiosities he discovered while researching the romantic poets, creating a captivating mixture of biography and memoir.

Richard Madeley is fascinated by the speed of change in family life and how being a father has changed since the time of his father and grandfather.

'These women are each a light and an inspiration, demonstrating how the best instincts of humanity - to love, to share, to protect others - can triumph in the worst possible circumstances.

Ruth was a ghost of a girl when she arrived into foster mother Maggie Hartley's care.

This reissue of Bob Woodwords classic book about John Belushione of the most interesting performers and personalities in show business historyis told with the same narrative style that Woodward employed so effectively in All the Presidents Men and The Final Days (Chicago Tribune).

An essential and definitive collection of the Nobel Prize for Literature winner's finest essays, reviews, reminiscences and interviews from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.

El virus nos ha pillado a todos con el pie cambiado.

The Magic Skin Honore de Balzac - Set in early 19th-century Paris, it tells the story of a young man who finds a magic piece of shagreen that fulfills his every desire.

A modo de diario del estado de alarma, Gabriela deja constancia de este capítulo histórico recopilando los textos escritos del 15 de marzo al 21 de junio.

En la vida, muchas veces nos encontramos con caminos inesperados, situaciones que desafían nuestra fuerza interior y resiliencia.

GuíaBurros ¿Con qué filósofo te quedas?

The Road Jack London - The Road is an autobiographical memoir by Jack London.

The Prince - Niccolo Machiavelli - Machiavelli needs to be looked at as he really was.

A través de experiencias propias y ajenas, Salvador Moreno González invita a un viaje desde los lejanos días de la memoria en la primera infancia hasta las satisfacciones de la senectud.

Written initially to guide his son, Benjamin Franklins autobiography is a lively, spellbinding account of his unique and eventful life, now a classic of world literature that is sure to inspire and delight readers everywhere.

Harriet Jacobs (1813 ou 1815 [b] – 7 mars 1897) était une femme afro-américaine née dans la servitude à Edenton, en Caroline du Nord, qui a été harcelée sexuellement par son esclave.

The Lesson of the Master Henry James - The Lesson of the Master is a novella written by Henry James, originally published in 1888.

Harriet Jacobs (1813 o 1815 7 de marzo de 1897) fue una mujer afroamericana nacida en la esclavitud en Edenton, Carolina del Norte, que fue acosada sexualmente por su esclavista.

Harriet Jacobs (1813 or 1815 March 7, 1897) was an African American lady born into bondage in Edenton, North Carolina, who was sexually harassed by her enslaver.

Philosophy for busy people.