Is journalism under threat? Censorship, political pressure, intimidation, job insecurity and attacks on the protection of journalists’ sources - how can these threats be tackled?Journalism at Risk is a new book from the Council of Europe, in which ten experts from different backgrounds examine the role of journalism in democratic societies. Is journalism under threat? The image of journalists, as helmeted war correspondents protected by bullet-proof vests and armed only with cameras and mi...

Le journalisme est-il en danger? Censure, pressions politiques et économiques, intimidations, précarité de la profession, atteintes à la protection des sources journalistiques - comment faire face à ces menaces? Journalisme à l'épreuve est un nouveau titre du Conseil de l'Europe, dans lequel 10 experts analysent le rôle du journaliste dans une société démocratique. Le journalisme est-il en danger ? L’image du journaliste, correspondant de guerre casqué et protégé par un gilet pare-balles, ...

In "The Great Pestilence (A.D. 1348-9), Now Commonly Known as the Black Death," Francis Aidan Gasquet meticulously examines the devastating impact of the bubonic plague on Europe during the 14th century. Employing a rich narrative style interwoven with historical detail, Gasquet delves into the societal, religious, and economic ramifications of the pandemic. His scholarly approach is grounded in extensive archival research, drawing upon primary sources to illuminate the fears and realities...

I still remember the morning of January 7, 2025. I awoke to an odd scent of burning ... both natural and chemical. I went downstairs and opened my kitchen door, like I do most mornings. Typically, I'm greeted with the joyful sounds of children heading to school, but this time I found the air thick, the density burning to my eyes and seemingly layered onto my skin, my clothes. The streets were oddly vacant.I hadn't heard about the fires yet. Something inside me said to close my door...

Aidan, an aspiring inventor, dreams of creating something extraordinary. When he builds a clockwork dragon, it unexpectedly comes to life! But with great invention comes great chaos. Aidan and his dragon must work together to solve problems, face challenges, and learn valuable lessons about creativity, patience, and teamwork. Filled with exciting adventures, whimsical mishaps, and heartwarming moments, "Aidan and the Clockwork Dragon’s Invention" is a tale of imagination and friendship tha...

After four years, the once beautiful Lourack, Reah Leah, remains broken in body and spirit, alone on her island prison. Ripped from earth by alien technology, Wess finds himself on Aelfyce. Met immediately by the ruthless overlords the Brissack, Wess is tortured and left for dead. "The power of the stones" dumps Wess, nearly dead, in front of Reah Leah. Reah Leah heals his wounds, desperately hoping he will end her sexual torment and release her from her prison. When Wess discovers "The po...