Book type: non-fiction (1992)
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Jews Don't Count by David Baddiel EN
Country: North America / 
United States of America
United States of America
Description:
David Baddiel examines the -ism that woke culture and identity politics leave behind: antisemitism. Jews Don't Count is a book for people on the right side of history. People fighting the good fight against homophobia, disablism, transphobia and, particularly, racism. People, possibly, like you. It is the comedian and writer David Baddiel's contention that one type of racism has been left out of this fight. In his unique combination of reasoning, polemic, personal experience and jokes, Baddiel argues that those who think of themselves as on the right side of history have often ignored the hist... continue
812.
Jokes and Their Relation to the Unconscious by Sigmund Freud EN
Country: Europe / 
Czech Republic
Czech Republic
Description:
Observations of the Viennese psychoanalyst on curious plays on words that occur in dreams, and the unconscious sources of pleasure in jokes, wit, and humor.
813.
Joseph Anton : A Memoir by Salman Rushdie EN
IndiaDescription:
The extraordinary story of how a writer was forced underground, moving from house to house, with the constant presence of an armed police protection team. The story of one of the crucial battles, in our time, for freedom of speech.
814.
Journeys in a Small Canoe : The Life and Times of a Solomon Islander by Lloyd Maepeza Gina EN
Country: Oceania / 
Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands
Description:
Although the life story of prominent Solomon Islander Sir Lloyd Maepeza Gina has a unique value for Solomon Islanders, it also has universal aspects. This book provides vivid insights into the richness of his family and spiritual life and how this gave meaning to his strivings, as well as support in his disappointments.
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Jurnalul unei fete greu de mulţumit 1932 - 1947 by Jeni Acterian RO
RomaniaDescription:
A doua editie a jurnalului lui Jeni Acterian apare sub titlul dat de autoarea insasi, cu o prefata a ingrijitoarei editiei - continand povestea conservarii si publicarii caietelor manuscrise -, cu anexe (Scrisori, Caietul Clubului "Pana Trasnita") care completeaza imaginea personalitatii autoarei si cu un foarte util indice de nume. Textul jurnalului aparut in editia princeps din 1991 a fost revazut, intregindu-se, in masura posibilului, numele proprii abreviate de diarista.
Verdicte uluitor de sigure asupra cartilor citite cu frenezie, analize subtile si reflectii lucide despre s... continue
816.
Jurnalul unui librar by Shaun Bythell RO
ScotlandDescription:
Când Bythell, orgoliosul patron al celui mai mare magazin de cărți vechi din Scoția șia înființat, în 2010, pagina de Facebook, a hotărât, în mod premeditat, să se concentreze asupra comportamentului clienților.
Acest jurnal, ținut timp de un an, nu face altceva, ba chiar mai aduce și alte personaje pitorești în colimatorul autorului. Deși este cutremurător de amuzantă, cartea aceasta conține și un miez mai mult decât serios: este o scrisoare furibundă din linia întâi a luptei dintre proprietarii micilor afaceri cu cărți și giganți pr... continue
817.
Country: North America / United States of America
United States of America
Description:
It was the summer Coltrane died, the summer of love and riots, and the summer when a chance encounter in Brooklyn led two young people on a path of art, devotion, and initiation. Patti Smith would evolve as a poet and performer, and Robert Mapplethorpe would direct his highly provocative style toward photography. Bound in innocence and enthusiasm, they traversed the city from Coney Island to Forty-second Street, and eventually to the celebrated round table of Max's Kansas City, where the Andy Warhol contingent held court. In 1969, the pair set up camp at the Hotel Chelsea and soon entered a co... continue
818.
Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson EN
Country: North America / United States of America
United States of America
Description:
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING MICHAEL B. JORDAN AND JAMIE FOXX • A powerful true story about the potential for mercy to redeem us, and a clarion call to fix our broken system of justice—from one of the most brilliant and influential lawyers of our time. “[Bryan Stevenson’s] dedication to fighting for justice and equality has inspired me and many others and made a lasting impact on our country.”—John Legend NAMED ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL BOOKS OF THE DECADE BY CNN • Named One of the Best Books of the Year by The New York Times • The Washington Post • The ... continue
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Kaffir Boy : The True Story Of A Black Youths Coming Of Age In Apartheid South Africa by Mark Mathabane EN
Country: Africa / 
South Africa
South Africa
Description:
A Black writer describes his childhood in South Africa under apartheid and recounts how Arthur Ashe and Stan Smith helped him leave for America on a tennis scholarship
820.
Kashmir: The Case for Freedom by Tariq Ali EN
Description:
Kashmir is one of the most protracted and bloody occupations in the world-and one of the most ignored. Under an Indian military rule that, at half a million strong, exceeds the total number of US forces in Iraq and Afghanistan, freedom of speech is non-existent, and human- rights abuses and atrocities are routinely visited on its Muslim-majority population. In the last two decades alone, over seventy thousand people have died. Ignored by its own corrupt politicians, abandoned by Pakistan and the West, which refuses to bring pressure to bear on its regional ally, India, the Kashmiri people's on... continue