Book type: non-fiction (1106)
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Ivory Coast1022.
Tracks : A Woman's Solo Trek Across 1700 Miles of Australian Outback by Robyn Davidson EN
AustraliaDescription:
The author recounts her almost two-thousand mile journey across Australia with nothing but a dog and some camels for company.
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Travels with Charley : In Search of America by John Steinbeck EN
Country: North America / 
United States of America
United States of America
Description:
In 1960, when he was almost 60 years old, John Steinbeck set out to rediscover the United States, feeling he might have lost touch with its sights sounds and the essence of its people. This book decribes his travels in a pick-up truck across nearly 40 states with his dog Charlie, a French poodle.
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Treasures of the Thunder Dragon : A Portrait of Bhutan by Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck EN
BhutanDescription:
Long regarded as the Forbidden Land, Bhutan-or DrukYul, the Land of the Thunder Dragon-is often described as the Last Shangri La. It is still a country of pristine forests, alpine valleys and glacial lakes, rich in rare flora and fauna such as the blue poppy, the golden langur and the red panda. As spectacular as its natural beauty are the architecture of its towering dzongs (fortresses) and the art treasures that fill its monasteries and temples. Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck shares with us her delight in some of the hidden treasures of her country, which she discovered during her journeys on f... continue
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Trick or Treatment: The Undeniable Facts about Alternative Medicine by Edzard Ernst, Simon Singh EN
GermanyDescription:
“For anyone who has ever wondered about the scientific evidence for the effectiveness of . . . alternative therapies.”—Susan Okie, Washington Post Whether you are an ardent believer in alternative medicine, a skeptic, or are simply baffled by the range of services and opinions, this groundbreaking analysis lays to rest doubts and contradictions with authority, integrity, and clarity. Over thirty of the most popular treatments—including acupuncture, homeopathy, aromatherapy, reflexology, chiropractic, and herbal medicines—are examined for their benefits and potential dangers. What works and wha... continue
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Trinta segundos sem pensar no medo : Memórias de um leitor by Pedro Pacífico PT
Country: South America / 
Brazil
Brazil
Description:
Em livro de estreia, Pedro Pacífico, o Bookster, entrelaça momentos cruciais de sua vida com os livros que o acompanharam na jornada de autoaceitação Como os livros podem nos ensinar sobre o mundo, as pessoas que estão à nossa volta e sobre nós mesmos? Como eles são capazes de nos resgatar de momentos difíceis? Ao combinar memórias pessoais e reflexões sobre suas leituras, Pedro Pacífico conta como os livros tiveram papel crucial na construção de sua identidade. Referência entre os produtores de conteúdo literário nas redes sociais, com quase meio milhão de seguidores no Instagram, Pedro, tamb... continue
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Triste não é ao certo a palavra by Gabriel Abreu PT
Country: South America / Brazil
Brazil
Description:
Um mosaico que extrapola a forma narrativa para construir um retrato delicado mas feroz sobre legado, memória e amor na relação entre mãe e filho. Um diário, centenas de fotografias e sessenta e oito cartas é tudo que G. tem de sua mãe, além das lembranças de um passado comum. A caixa de papelão que contém todos esses elementos guarda também as expectativas e as angústias de um filho que tenta construir sua própria identidade e recuperar o contato que se faz ausente. Partindo em busca dessa mulher — de quem ela foi antes da maternidade, da mãe que nasceu com ele, dos mistérios da individualida... continue
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Turkestan Solo : One Woman's Expedition from the Tien Shan to the Kizil Kum by Ella Maillart EN
Country: Europe / 
Switzerland
Switzerland
Description:
A stimulating travel book from a 1932 trip in Turkestan (Central Asia) by Ella Maillart, a single Swiss explorer.
Romania1030.
Twilight of Democracy : The Seductive Lure of the Authoritarian State by Anne Applebaum EN
Country: North America / United States of America
United States of America
Description:
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author, professor, and historian offers an expert guide to understanding the appeal of the strongman as a leader and an explanation for why authoritarianism is back with a menacing twenty-first century twist. Across the world today, from the Americas to Europe and beyond, liberal democracy is under siege while populism and nationalism are on the rise. In Twilight of Democracy, prize-winning historian Anne Applebaum offers an unexpected explanation: that there is a deep and inherent appeal to authoritarianism, to strongmen, and, especially, to one-party rule--that is,... continue