Full of gripping historical vignettes and evocative photographs, an accessible overview of the dynamic figures who resisted colonization, from India, Senegal, and Algeria to Vietnam, Kenya, and Congo.Decolonization started on the very first day of colonization.From the arrival of the Europeans, the peoples of Africa and Asia rose up. No one willingly accepts subjugation, but in order to one day regain freedom, you first and foremost need to stay al...

This book addresses the challenge of education for citizenship at a specific, concrete level. It offers examples of efforts to create among our students a new set of what Tocqueville called mores or culturally defining 'habits of the heart' which will enhance citizenship, foster a sense of connectedness to a community stretching beyond the university, and ultimately, support the practices, basic values, and institutions necessary for the democratic process.

Living "SOFT" is ruining us. Ruining guys. Are your role models confused, politically correct or scared to stand for something?Betting on YOU and executing on YOU is the only way to separate YOU from the opinions of YOU. Yet, most guys are scared.We're at a point in life where it's time to understand that other people see you, as a version of them. Their advice, hopes and actions are all influenced by what they want to see in you. That's an unfair negotiation. 99% of people...

The Ball of Nerves is a picture book designed to help people understand and start to talk about anxiety. Often we can feel ashamed, scared and completely overwhelmed by difficulties with anxiety. This book aims to simplify the concept of anxiety to help people start in their journey towards recovery. It can be used by people with anxiety themselves, or those who are supporting them.

Les Kanaks sont-ils majoritaires en Nouvelle-Calédonie ? Quelles sont les communautés en présence et comment vivent-elles ? Quand commence l’envoi sur l’île, en liaison avec les services spéciaux français, de militants du SAC et d’extrême droite ? Comment l’enchaînement des faits conduit-il un gouvernement de gauche à assumer une dynamique qui lui échappe ? Ce dossier, qui va des élections du 18 novembre à la mort d’Éloi Machoro est une réflexion sur la violence. Qu’est-ce que la violence ...

Réunis en un volume de la collection Poésie/Gallimard, les deux recueils d’Ocean Vuong Ciel de nuit blessé par balles et Le temps est une mère font entendre une voix poignante, habitée par les déchirures de l’Histoire. D’une rare intensité émotionnelle, la langue d’Ocean Vuong est capable de transcender la douleur pour dire l’émerveillement. Elle s’autorise des audaces formelles toujours irriguées par un lyrisme incandescent.

Meet Marc Shyst. His story is of big dreams, let downs and painful heartbreaks. The story of doors of opportunity closed and windows shut. Ultimately, this is a story of redemption.Tupac's life is a different story, but Marc believes it shares something in common with his. They were both called to teach a generation, they were both gifted with talents to inspire, and chosen by God to do his will. Are you ready to step into this amazing story?Marc will show you how he turned...