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An internationally respected publisher, Darton, Longman & Toddpublish a wide range of books includingbiography, spirituality, theology, wellbeing, contemporary issues, fiction and humour.
View Rights PortalAn internationally respected publisher, Darton, Longman & Toddpublish a wide range of books includingbiography, spirituality, theology, wellbeing, contemporary issues, fiction and humour.
View Rights PortalDas erste Mal nach seiner Präsidentschaft meldet sich Barack Obama an der University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in aller Deutlichkeit zu Wort. Wo steht die Demokratie? Wie kann es weitergehen nach all dem Lärm und Schmutz? Und auf was kommt es in der Politik in Wahrheit an? Auf diese Fragen gibt Barack Obama Antworten. Eloquent, ehrlich und mit Kampfeswillen beschreibt er die aktuelle Situation. Eine Stimme der Vernunft in Zeiten des Egoismus, eine fulminante Bestandsaufnahme der Politik unserer Zeit, eine Beschwörung der Demokratie und ein kämpferischer Appell an die junge Generation.
Michelle liebte es zu lernen und Neues zu entdecken. Sie schaffte es an die besten Universitäten. Doch sie wusste, dass nicht alle die gleichen Chancen haben, zu lernen und zur Schule zu gehen. Das wollte sie nicht hinnehmen. Sie traf Barack, den sie heiratete und der ebenfalls davon träumte, die Welt zu verändern. Gemeinsam mit ihm kämpft sie für mehr Gerechtigkeit und gleiche Bildungschancen für alle Kinder. Little People, Big Dreams erzählt von den beeindruckenden Lebensgeschichten großer Menschen: Jede dieser Persönlichkeiten, ob Künstlerin, Pilotin oder Wissenschaftler, hat Unvorstellbares erreicht. Dabei begann alles, als sie noch klein waren: mit großen Träumen.
Als er auf der Trauerfeier der Bürgerrechtsikone John Lewis spricht, sind die USA aus den Fugen geraten: Hunderttausende Corona-Opfer, Millionen Menschen ohne Arbeit, massive Proteste nach dem gewaltsamen Tod von George Floyd. Doch Barack Obama tritt mit seinen Worten an gegen die Spaltung eines ganzen Landes. Mit klarem Blick und unverrückbarer Herzensgüte beschreibt er einen Weg. Aus Chaos und Krise zu einem anderen, einem offenen Amerika. Es braucht Mut ist Barack Obamas Glaubenszeugnis: Gerechtigkeit, Vernunft, eine bessere Zukunft für alle.
Aretha Franklin wuchs in einer Familie von Musikern auf. Ihre Mutter spielte Klavier und sang, der Vater, ein Prediger, leitete den Gospelchor seiner Kirche, in dem Aretha und ihre vier Geschwister schon als Kinder sangen. Bald wurde sie von einer Plattenfirma entdeckt. Ob Gospel, Jazz, Pop oder Soul: mit ihren Liedern, die vom Alltag der Menschen, vom Kampf um Gerechtigkeit handeln, bewegte sie Menschen auf der ganzen Welt. Ihr größter Hit heißt »Respect«, das Lieblingslied von Barack Obama wurde zur Hymne der afroamerikanischen Bürgerrechtsbewegung. Little People, Big Dreams erzählt von den beeindruckenden Lebensgeschichten großer Menschen: Jede dieser Persönlichkeiten, ob Künstlerin, Pilotin oder Wissenschaftler, hat Unvorstellbares erreicht. Dabei begann alles, als sie noch klein waren: mit großen Träumen.
The US Economy Today provides an invaluable introduction to American economic history since 1929. Its coverage includes the New Deal, the post-war boom, "stagflation" in the 1970s, "Reaganomics", the Clinton and Bush years, the 2008 - 2009 economic crisis and President Obama's first hundred days. In addition, this volume considers core contemporary economic policy debates and draws conclusions about the strengths and weaknesses of the US economic "model". It looks at the causes and consequences of inequality, the extent to which there is economic mobility, and the impact of globalization and foreign trade. This book will be essential reading for those studying or teaching American economics, economic history or politics and all those looking for a thorough and comprehensive introduction to this area. ;
The book is a collection of essays about the transformation of America, which has turned from a united nation to one more divided than ever. Some pundits predict that, if things don’t change, another civil war could occur. Have we reached a point of no return? Hopefully, America is mature enough to learn from its mistakes and avoid further scars along its evolving history. "Trumplandia is a welcome addition toward understanding current events, Washington’s international policy, and the present American society; a society polarized and divided as it has not been since the Civil War.” NICHOLAS DIMA, Ph.D., Adjunct Professor and Research Associate, Nelson Institute, James Madison University, Virginia. "The book is fascinating. It provides background to, and insights into [the] current and past political history as well as offering a personal view... of the country and society. Presented in thematic form in chapters and sections, the insights offered provide a suggestive radiography...” Dr. DENNIS DELETANT, OBE, School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University, Washington DC. "There has been this backsliding in... what a truly functioning rule-of-law state is, that has proper separation of co-equal powers, which, if you don’t keep working on that, you backslide. And I am even worried about that here, in the United States right now, about backsliding.” OBIE MOORE, Esq., OLM Advisors LLC, Washington DC “Indeed, Trumplandia should be a welcome addition to any scholar, student or layman’s library, especially in its international edition. If anyone loses sleep over its challenging assertions, then it will have been well worth it.” ERNESTO MORALES HIZON, Ph.D. Candidate in American and Comparative Politics at Claremont Graduate University, Member, Integrated Bar of the Philippines ABOUT THE AUTHOR: TIBERIU DIANU has practiced law in Romania (as a corporate lawyer, judge, senior counselor at the Ministry of Justice, university professor and senior legal researcher), and in the United States (as a legal expert for the judiciary). He published several books and a host of articles in law, politics, and post-communist societies. Tiberiu currently lives and works in Washington, DC.
This edited volume examines the political, economic and security legacies former US President Barack Obama leaves across Asia and the Pacific, following two terms in office between 2009 and 2017. The aim is to advance our understanding of Obama's style, influence and impact during that time and the regional footprint he leaves behind. Moreover, it is to inform upon the endurance of, and prospects for, that legacy after two years of the Presidency of Donald Trump. The volume uniquely explores US engagement with key Indo-Pacific states including China, India and Japan; multilateral institutions and organisations such the East Asia Summit and ASEAN; and issue areas such as regional security, politics and diplomacy, and the economy. It does so with contributions from high-profile scholars and policy practitioners including Michael Mastanduno, Bruce Cumings, Maryanne Kelton, Robert Sutter, and Sumit Ganguly.
China Through the Eyes of an American University President not only catches natural scenery and traditional culture of China, but also contains true reflections on joy, anger, sorrow and happiness of common Chinese people; the author interprets cultural diversity and cultural heritage of China through camera language, and gives highly praise on elegant demeanour of an eastern country which is rising sharply and integrating the world in big strides on unique prospective.
At the young age of 14, Ansel Adams found his life's work. Growing up in San Francisco in the early 1900s, Adams traveled with his family to Yosemite National Park in 1916 and fell in love with the breathtaking scenery. After exploring the natural wonders of the park, Adams began to study the art of photography—thereby influencing generations of people who would view his work. His striking images of the American West, including Yosemite's mountains, valleys, and waters, raised awareness of the natural beauty of America and the need to conserve and protect it. In this eBook, readers will explore the beautiful images of this photographer who encouraged a nation to cherish the natural wonders it possessed.
— "A precise, analytical insight into the phenomenon Trump." (Anton Pelinka, Central European University Budapest) — "An introduction to the contemporary US." (Heinrich Neisser, Jean Monnet Chair of European Integration, University of Innsbruck) — "Refreshingly different." (Herbert Dorfmann, Member of the European Parliament) Joe Biden's America is deeply divided. Donald Trump's term in office made many problems of modern US society visible, which Biden now has to solve. What do American politics look like under Joe Biden? What legacy did Donald Trump leave behind, and what kind of impact does it have? How can the deeper causes, factors and drivers of current US developments be put in a historical context? Roland Benedikter provides a thorough insight into a complex country. In a compact and comprehensible way, he explains the background, challenges and perspectives of the Biden era, while also providing an overview of the current state of US society and culture in general. His analysis is suitable for teaching, decision-makers and civil society as an introduction to today's USA.
An keinen US-Präsidenten knüpften sich in den letzten Jahrzehnten so große Hoffnungen wie an Barack Obama. Tatsächlich legte er nach seiner Amtseinführung ein unglaubliches Tempo vor: Die Truppen in Afghanistan werden aufgestockt, Guantanamo soll geschlossen werden, der neue Präsident hat den Dialog mit der islamischen Welt zu einem Teil seines Programms gemacht. Zugleich stehen Obama und seine Außenministerin Hillary Clinton jedoch vor einigen Problemen: Die globale Wirtschaftskrise breitet sich aus, die Kriege in Afghanistan und im Irak dauern an, Iran kommt der Fähigkeit zum Bau von Atomwaffen immer näher und die Nuklearmacht Pakistan steht am Rande des Chaos. Peter Rudolf zieht eine Bilanz der ersten Monate der neuen amerikanischen Außenpolitik und legt dar, welche Herausforderungen sich daraus für Deutschland ergeben.
This book chronicles Julián's journey to his role as a juvenile defender in the province of Buenos Aires, from which they sought to oust him through harassment and political trials. Others would follow the path he paved: those trained by him, officials and defenders who, witnessing his work, learned to commit to the adolescents and their heart-wrenching stories that he brought to light and presents to us again in these tales.
Do we still need feminism in Europe? Equality or difference feminism? A new generation of feminists has now broken away from the feminism of the 1960s. The old white Cis man has been discredited, by the "#MeToo" movement at the latest. Sexualised violence against women has been outlawed, perpetrators taken to court. So everything’s good? No, of course not. Men still dominate public discourse; men are unchallenged in leadership positions in politics, society and business; male power still prevails in the domestic environment as well. The extent to which men fight back when they feel threatened by feminism is also evident in the revival of authoritarian nationalist politicians in Europe and around the world. The seven authors shed light on feminist struggles in different areas of life, and illustrate the range of feminism today.