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Sri Chaitanya & His Associates
by Swami B. B. Tirtha Maharaja"In this jewel-like volume, the venerable Tirtha Maharaja recounts the nectarean activities of the associates of Lord Gauranga and the acharyas of the Gaudiya Vaishnava religion." ––Swami B.P. Puri, Founder Acharya, Gopinath Gaudiya MathSrila Bhakti Ballabha Tirtha Goswami Maharaja has gathered a great deal of information about the lives of the devotees from numerous sources, and has made this information more relishable by virtue of his own insight. These biographies of Mahaprabhu's devotees should be read on their appearance and disappearance days, for this will bring great joy to both those who hear and those who read them. In this English translation, it will be possible for devotees around the world to enjoy them. Herein, the author delights in the life stories of Jagannath Mishra, Madhavendra Puri, Ishvara Puri, Advaita Acharya, Srivas Pandit, Chandrasekhar Acharya, Pundarika Vidyanidhi, Gadadhar Pandit, Vakresvara Pandit, Gadadhar Das, Shivananda Sen, Paramananda Puri, Murari Gupta, and many others. Every letter of these accounts is drenched with the nectar of devotion. The sincere seeker will never be able to enter the transcendental kingdom nor to advance in the devotional life unless they also discover this delight.
Sages, Saints & Kings of Ancient India
by Swami B. B. Tirtha MaharajaThe people of ancient times were inclined to give their attention not only to the external world of inert matter, but also to the world within, the vital world of consciousness. Those sages who understood the importance of such contemplation comprise the prime subject matter of this book. Especially in the troubled world of today, it is by the conscientious study of their activities and teachings that we may come to understand the Absolute Truth, or the Ultimate Reality, and attain lasting peace and joy. The pastimes of such great, sagely personalities have been narrated in detail in an ancient collection of works known as the Puranas, as well as in timeless epics such as the Mahabharata, Ramayana, and other Vedic literatures. In this book, Srila Bhakti Ballabha Tirtha Goswami Maharaja, a bona fide self-realized representative of the bhakti (devotional) lineage, has narrated important episodes and addressed salient points from these literatures. Thus, the avid reader may understand their inner meaning and apply this knowledge to their search for real happiness. Ultimately, such unadulterated, permanent happiness, according to the devotional tradition, is realized as the attainment of pure love of God, Sri Krishna.
The Mission: Srila Prabhupada and His Divine Agents
by Swami B.B. BodhayenThe lives of Srila Prabhupada and his disciples are recounted, encouraging all to follow the devotional path of Bhakti, and be liberated in the eternally blissful spiritual realm.The Mission: Srila Prabhupada and His Divine Agents illustrates the life and teachings of a spiritual visionary, highlighting his enduring and inspiring legacy. The son and successor of the great Gaudiya Vaishnava acharya Srila Bhaktivinode Thakur, Srila Prabhupada established the Gaudiya Math, a dynamic spiritual and educational mission with 64 branches in India and several international centers, which have spread the teachings of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu around the world. His noble life&’s mission, powerful speeches and writings, and devoted disciples and followers continue his legacy of wisdom and divine love. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu&’s philosophy is centered on the ideal that we should be soul conscious, rather than body conscious. The Mission: Srila Prabhupada and His Divine Agents explores and explains how to use this philosophy to deliver oneself from attachments to material existence and achieve the ultimate goal: chanting the Mahamantra with pure devotion.
The Buddha and the Bard
by Lauren ShufranWhat does Shakespeare have to teach us about mindfulness? What Eastern spiritual views about death, love, and presence are reflected in the writings of The Bard? The Buddha and the Bard reveals the surprising connections between the 2,500-year-old spiritual leader and the most compelling writer of all time. &“Shufran&’s compelling juxtapositions will encourage the reader to ask the deepest questions of themselves while delighting in the play of resonances across a cultural and historical divide.&” – YOGA Magazine Shakespeare understood and represented the human condition better than any writer of his time. As for the Buddha, he saw how to liberate us from that condition. Author Lauren Shufran explores the fascinating interplay of Western drama and Eastern philosophy by pairing quotes from Shakespeare with the tenets of an Eastern spiritual practice, sparking a compelling dialogue between the two. There&’s a remarkable interchange of echoes between Shakespeare&’s conception of &“the inward man&” and Buddhist approaches to recognizing, honoring, and working with our humanness as we play out our roles on the &“stage&” of our lives. The Buddha and the Bard synthesizes literature and scripture, embodied drama and transcendent practice, to shape a multifaceted lyric that we can apply as mindful practice in our own lives. Shufran&’s compelling juxtapositions will encourage the reader to ask the deepest questions of themselves while delighting in the play of resonances across a cultural and historical divide.
The 2,003-Yard Odyssey: The Juice, The Electric Company, and an Epic Run for a Record
by Joe Zagorski&“It was a season where the impossible became possible. It was a season where the hard to believe became believable.&”--Marv Levy, Pro Football Hall of Fame Coach.The 1973 Buffalo Bills made pro football history. They had an offense that broke several important rushing records during that memorable year. And they had a superstar running back by the name of O.J. Simpson, who broke a glass ceiling of sorts by becoming the first man -- and indeed the only man -- to ever rush for more than 2,000 yards in one 14-game regular season. That glory-filled accomplishment provided the celebrated culmination to this epic tale of a week-by-week journey from an initial goal to its triumphant ending.In The 2,003-Yard Odyssey: The Juice, The Electric Company, and an Epic Run for a Record, several members of that Buffalo Bills team recall their memories of that year. They discuss how that 1973 season began with a bunch of question marks, then how a boast by one of their offensive linemen led to a challenge for the whole squad to address. A major focus in this book are the feats of the incomparable O.J. Simpson, who earned pro football fame and glory with his record-breaking 1973 performance. This story recounts how Simpson set a mark that was thought of by most people to be impossible to achieve. It was an odyssey unlike any other in NFL annals, and it is explored in concentrated depth and detail within these pages. Joe Zagorski is a member of the Pro Football Writers of America and the Pro Football Researchers Association. He has written several previous books about various teams and players of the NFL. He is also a contributing writer to the website Pro Football Journal and the administrator of the Facebook page, The NFL in the 1970s. He resides in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.Marv Levy, who wrote the foreword for this book, is a coaching legend in both the United States and in Canada. He led the Buffalo Bills to four straight Super Bowl appearances from 1990 to 1993. He is also an honored member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
They Died on My Watch: 2024 Edition
by Noel BaileyWho was the actress who died just before Christmas? She was the voice of …..... in …......Did Hitler commit suicide, or was he shot by Russian troops?Do you remember what year Princess Diana died in that car crash in Paris?How many husbands did Elizabeth Taylor divorce in her lifetime?What was that well known British actor who passed away right after David Bowie died?Questions you might hear at the next table of your favourite eatery. Questions you may or may not know the answer to. They Died on My Watch can answer these and many more. It is a comprehensive reference work that should prove itself indispensable to any household. Most certainly a book to sustain interest when cruising at 35,000 feet between London and New York. It might be seen as the ultimate &‘umpire&’ to settle any argument that may arise within a discussion involving a deceased celebrity, recent or not.
Barbie Takes the Catwalk: A Style Icon's History in Fashion
by Karan FederBarbie has always been a fashion icon, with a wardrobe of looks inspired by the world&’s great fashion designers, and inspiring them as well with her signature style. From decade-defining designs by formidable fashion royalty such as Dior, Balenciaga, Yves St. Laurent, Pucci, and Chanel, to skateboard culture and rave fashion, Barbie doll&’s outfits have reflected the fashion and the time. In Barbie Takes the Catwalk, hundreds of images from designer runways, magazine editorials, and fashion archives are paired with detailed photographs of vintage Barbie outfits to offer an unprecedented examination of the Barbie brand&’s sartorial impact. Author and costume historian Karan Feder thoughtfully explores Barbie doll's first 40 years to highlight the vast artistry and cultural significance of the doll&’s fashion canon, and looks at contemporary fashion designers influenced by the Barbie legacy. This meticulously researched and gorgeous book is a must for any fan of fashion, pop culture, and Barbie. MORE THAN 100 FASHION PHOTOS: Hundreds of photos from the runways of designers that have influenced Barbie, including André Courrèges, Bill Gibb, Christian Lacroix, Emanuel Ungaro, Karl Lagerfeld, and Thierry Mugler. 125 ICONIC BARBIE LOOKS: From &“Enchanted Evening&” to the totally-80s looks of Barbie and the Rockers, Barbie Takes the Catwalk offers a stunning retrospective of the doll&’s fashion canon. INFLUENCE AND IMPACT: Explores the relationship between the world&’s great fashion houses and the world&’s best-selling and most-loved fashion doll. AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR: Karan Feder is an award-winning costume designer, historian, and the curator of the traveling exhibition of Barbie&’s fashion history, called Barbie®, A Cultural Icon: 60 Years of Fashion and Inspiration. THE PERFECT GIFT for fans of art, fashion, design, or Barbie, Barbie Takes the Catwalk is a fascinating historical record of the fashionable trends and popular-cultural themes inherent within Barbie&’s vast clothes closet.
The Magnificent Book of Treasures: Ancient Rome (The Magnificent Book of)
by Stella CaldwellStep back in time 2,000 years to visit the powerful Roman Empire. Every page reveals a fabulous treasure and its unique story—from gladiator battles with lions; chariot races for vast cheering crowds; and mock naval ship battles in flooded auditoriums, to mythical tales of magic and monsters; gods and goddesses for every occasion; and wondrous feasts in fantastical gardens. Learn about Ancient Rome&’s fast-food joints, the original multi-tool pocketknife, and how some escaped Pompeii&’s legendary volcanic eruption. DOZENS OF ARTIFACTS: Learn about 36 iconic objects, from a gladiator&’s sword to the original multi-tool pocketknife. BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Vibrant, detailed images of the art, objects, people, and icons of Ancient Rome. FASCINATING FACTS: Includes hundreds of amazing facts about Ancient Roman treasures in an easy-to-read Layout that will enthrall amateur historians of all ages. CLASSROOM TO COFFEE TABLE: This beautiful volume is equally at home on a school bookshelf to support student learning as in a living room to be enjoyed by the whole family. COLLECT THE SERIES: More fascinating compendiums for all ages include The Magnificent Book of Treasures: Ancient Rome, The Magnificent Book of Horses, The Magnificent Book of Extinct Animals, The Magnificent Book of Birds, and more!
Disney: Inspired by Decades of Disney's Animated Films from Steamboat Willie to Wish
by Brooke Vitale Lisa Kingsley Jennifer PetersonCelebrate your love of classic Disney animated films and make your kitchen magical with this comprehensive cookbook, inspired by beloved Disney films from 1937 to now, including Fantasia, Mulan, and more!Experience delicious dishes inspired by your favorite Disney animated films from 1937 to now with Disney: Cooking With Magic: A Century of Recipes! Featuring Disney&’s classic films like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Encanto, fans will delight in the enchanting, easy-to-prepare recipes in this cookbook, from magical main courses to delectable desserts. Featuring beautiful full-color photography, helpful cooking tips, and recipes ranging from simple to advanced, this cookbook is perfect for home cooks of all skill levels. Filled with delicious recipes inspired by beloved Disney films over the decades, this cookbook is a must-have for adult Disney fans and is the perfect way to bring friends and family together with a little Disney magic. BRING THE WORLD OF DISNEY INTO YOUR KITCHEN: Relive iconic mealtime moments from Disney films with food inspired by scenes from The Aristocats, Treasure Planet, and more 80+ RECIPES: With over 80 recipes inspired by classic Disney animated films, there&’s something to delight everyone FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS: Perfect for adult home cooks of all skill levels, this book has easy-to-follow recipes and everyday ingredients, making it perfect for every occasion INSPIRING IMAGES: Full-color photos of completed dishes help ensure success! DISHES FROM AROUND THE WORLD: Discover Disney recipes from all over the globe with dishes from Europe, the Middle East, and more! GREAT GIFT IDEA: Perfect for every occasion, Disney fans will adore this deluxe cookbook ADD TO YOUR DISNEY COLLECTION: Pair the recipes in Disney: Cooking With Magic: A Century of Recipes with dishes from Insight Editions&’ charming line of Disney cookbooks, including Disney Enchanted Recipes Cookbook, Disney Villains: Devilishly Delicious Cookbook, and Disney Princess: Healthy Treats Cookbook
Baseball Biographies for Kids: Stories of Baseball's Most Inspiring Players (Sports Biographies for Kids)
by Dean BurrellGet to know the game with inspiring baseball biographies for ages 8 to 12!It's the bottom of the ninth, bases are loaded, and your team is down by three—who do you want coming up to bat? Discover the most talented players in every position on the field with Baseball Biographies for Kids! This lineup shows you what it takes to be a real MVP, with a run-down of stories, stats, and achievements of the best players in baseball, from the 1960s through today.Legends of the league—Get inspired by the players who defined the game, like Hank Aaron, Sandy Koufax, and Ichiro Suzuki.Key career stats—Each biography in this baseball history book includes the player's life story, as well as their major statistics like games played, ERA, hits, and more.Draft your own all-star team—Fill out the included starting lineup sheet with your favorite picks for each position.Whether you're an aspiring athlete or just a big fan, this book of baseball stories for kids is sure to give you a greater love of the game!
Maritime Supremacy and the Opening of the Western Mind: Naval campaigns that Shaped the Modern World
by Peter PadfieldIn the great wars of modern history, maritime powers have always prevailed over land-based empires, whether Habsburg, Napoleonic, Nazi or Soviet. In contrast to the rigid hierarchies and centralisation of land-based empires, those nations attaining mastery at sea have been distinguished by liberty, flexibility and enterprise. The seventeenth-century Dutch were the first to achieve naval and trading dominance and, exploring the effects on daily life, industry, art and thought, finance and power politics, Peter Padfield reveals the Dutch in their golden age as the heralds of modern Western society. The British took over the Dutch system of naval, trading and world supremacy in the eighteenth century and were, in their turn, displaced by the United States in the twentieth. This book carries the story from the defeat of the Armada in 1588 to the American Revolutionary War and Rodney's victory. Maritime Supremacy and the Opening of the Western Mind charts the growth of linked strengths – sea-fighting, trading, financial and constitutional – which made empires so formidable, and reveals how supremacy at sea freed thought and society itself.
Regional Economic Outlook: The Fog Of War Clouds The European Outlook (Regional Economic Outlook Ser.)
by ImfA report from the International Monetary Fund.
The Great Gatsby
by F. Scott FitzgeraldThe Great Jazz Age Novel. The 1925 Original Version, with Classroom History. <p><p>The Great Gatsby is considered F. Scott Fitzgerald’s magnum opus, exploring themes of decadence, idealism, social stigmas, patriarchal norms, and the deleterious effects of unencumbered wealth in capitalistic society, set against the backdrop of the Jazz Age and the Roaring Twenties. At its heart, it’s a cautionary tale, a revealing look into the darker side to the American Dream. <p><p>“When I came back from the East last autumn I felt that I wanted the world to be in uniform and at a sort of moral attention forever; I wanted no more riotous excursions with privileged glimpses into the human heart. Only Gatsby, the man who gives his name to this book, was exempt from my reaction—Gatsby who represented everything for which I have an unaffected scorn. If personality is an unbroken series of successful gestures, then there was something gorgeous about him, some heightened sensitivity to the promises of life, as if he were related to one of those intricate machines that register earthquakes ten thousand miles away. This responsiveness had nothing to do with that flabby impressionability which is dignified under the name of the “creative temperament”—it was an extraordinary gift for hope, a romantic readiness such as I have never found in any other person and which it is not likely I shall ever find again. No—Gatsby turned out all right at the end; it is what preyed on Gatsby, what foul dust floated in the wake of his dreams that temporarily closed out my interest in the abortive sorrows and short-winded elations of men...”
In Defence of Lenin
by Rob Sewell & Alan WoodsJohn Reed, the author of Ten Days that Shook the World, once said that Lenin was the most loved and the most hated person alive. He was loved by tens of millions who wanted to change society, but hated by the ruling class and their apologists. As the leader of the Russian Revolution, Lenin was a man who changed the world. A convinced Marxist, he created the Bolshevik Party, the most revolutionary party in history. Lenin translated the ideas of Marxism into reality. It is now one hundred years since his death. The bourgeois historians continue to slander him and his ideas. The task of this book is to explain his real life and ideas, and to draw out the significance of Lenin. Given the ongoing capitalist crisis, his ideas are gaining an increasingly wide echo. In so many ways, Lenin is more relevant today than ever before. Over two volumes, this book traces Lenin’s life and explains his ideas, drawing on the colossal heritage of what he actually wrote and did. This book also features an appendix of Krupskaya’s writings on Lenin, a chronology and over 250 images.
War Diaries 1939-1945: Field Marshal Lord Alan Brooke
by Alex Danchev Daniel TodmanFor most of the Second World War, General Sir Alan Brooke (1883-1963), later Field Marshal Lord Alanbrooke, was Britain's Chief of the Imperial General Staff (CIGS) and Winston Churchill's principal military adviser, and antagonist, in the inner councils of war. He is commonly considered the greatest CIGS in the history of the British Army. His diaries--published here for the first time in complete and unexpurgated form--are one of the most important and the most controversial military diaries of the modern era. The last great chronicle of the Second World War, they provide a riveting blow-by-blow account of how the war was waged and eventually won--including the controversies over the Second Front and the desperate search for a strategy, the Allied bomber offensive, the Italian campaign, the D-day landings, the race for Berlin, the divisions of Yalta, and the postwar settlement.
Social Welfare: A History of the American Response to Need
by Mark J. Stern June AxinnSeeing social work and social welfare through a historical lens This book is part of the Connecting Core Competencies Series. This series helps students understand and master CSWE’s core competencies with a variety of pedagogy highlighted competency content and critical thinking questions for the competencies throughout. Social Welfare: A History of the American Response to Need allows students to place current issues of social concern in their historical context. Numerous original documents help students understand the impact of history on current social welfare issues.The book examines the history of social work and social welfare in the United States since the 18th century. It shows how social conditions, ideas about dependency and poverty, and institutions have shaped social policy and the efforts of voluntary organizations and individuals who work with at-risk populations. Coverage of economic developments, the impact of volunteerism, and the impact of privatization in Social Welfare: A History of the American Response to Need helps students understand the context of social welfare movements and policies. By examining forces of social change and continuity, the text helps students see contemporary topics like health care reform, welfare, and homelessness through a historical framework.
Black Troubadour Langston Hughes
by Charlemae H. RollinsLangston Hughes was an American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist. He was one of the earliest innovators of the then-new literary art form jazz poetry. Hughes is best known as a leader of the Harlem Renaissance.<P><P>Winner of the Coretta Scott King Medal
Calumnia
by Lilis Michael JosephUna biografía sólidamente documentada de la irlandesa Elisa Lynch, una de las figuras más fascinantes de la historia del Paraguay Una biografía meticulosamente documentada de la compañera del Mariscal Francisco Solano López. Pone en evidencia la fantasía y la falsedad de otras biografías que aparecieron en aquella época y en años posteriores, con el fin de desacreditar a la mujer y al Mariscal López. La obra es el resultado de muchos años de investigación -con la participación de un gran equipo- y consulta de las más variadas fuentes, muchas de ellas nunca antes revisadas. El libro brinda información precisa sobre los orígenes Elisa Lynch en Irlanda, su vida antes de venir al Paraguay, sus años en nuestro país y lo que sucedió después de terminada la guerra, cuando regresó a Europa con los hijos que le quedaban vivos y otros niños que crió.
A Short History of Guatemala
by Ralph Lee Woodward Jr.The exciting history of Guatemala from its ancient Maya heritage to the present. Based on nearly a half-century of research on the history of this Central American republic, the work highlights the political, economic,and social evolution of Guatemala, with particular emphasis on the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
La agonía de una democracia
by Julio María SanguinettiUna dictadura que no se explica sin la aparición de una guerrillaanterior. En esa diálectica de la fuerza se perderá primero latolerancia y luego la libertad. El 8 de febrero de 1973 irrumpe el Ejército en el escenario políticonacional. Desacata al presidente y emite dos comunicados con suprograma. Pese al apoyo de la Armada comandada por el contralamiranteZorrilla, el presidente Bordaberry capitula en la base de Boiso Lanza.Este proceso de decaimiento institucional culminará en la madrugada del27 de junio del mismo año, cuando el Ejército cierre el Parlamento y loocupe por la fuerza.Se clausura en ese momento una década de enfrentamientos, iniciada en1963, cuando se registró la primera acción de una violencia políticadirigida a sustituir el régimen democrático por un gobierno revolucionario, inspirado en Cuba.
¡Bernabé, Bernabé!
by Tomás De MattosEsta es la historia de una mujer que fascinó a grandes hombres y sorprendió a una sociedad. En esta versión definitiva, considerablemente ampliada con respecto a su primera edición, ¡Bernabé, Bernabé! de Tomás de Mattos que nos introduce en los años 1831-1832 de nuestra historia nacional de la mano de la narradora Josefina Péguy ODojherty, quien relata los hechos desde su singular mirada. Josefina nos revela datos incuestionables desde el punto de vista histórico que habilitan nuevas valoraciones sobre acontecimientos y personas poco conocidos o silenciados por la historia oficial, y el sentir y pensar de una sociedad, el desprecio por la minorías, las limitaciones y desbordes del poder, la justificación "racional" de las mayores atrocidades. El sutil y complejo entramado de historias y ficción, las referencias bíblicas y clásicas que apuntan a la universalidad permanente de los hechos, el dilema ético, configuran una novela apasionante que incita al lector a replantearse su historia personal y colectiva.
Del ferrocarril al tango: El Estilo del Fútbol Uruguayo, 1891-1930
by Aldo MazzucchelliEste parece un ensayo sobre fútbol, pero en realidad versa sobre las necesarias correcciones a la mitología nacional. Se abre así la posibilidad de rescatar otra historia acerca de lo que caracterizó tanto a Uruguay como nación en los veinte, como al fútbol uruguayo en los tiempos en que ganó tres de las cuatro estrellas que aún luce en su camisa celeste. ¿Qué inventó el fútbol uruguayo que lo hizo ganador y hegemónico en el mundo durante algunas décadas? ¿Cómo una docena de encumbrados políticos lo fueron incorporando a la identidad nacional de una sociedad de inmigrantes hace cien años, creando una épica que vertebró el imaginario de un país exitoso? ¿Cómo se fue entretejiendo el portentoso desarrollo de la ciudad, el recorrido de los tranvías y las plazas de deportes, con el surgimiento de los clubes de fútbol? ¿Cómo simultáneamente se dio el proceso de democratización de los clubes grandes, acompañando el proceso de la sociedad? ¿Cómo fueron los partidos decisivos de los tres campeonatos mundiales ganados en seis años? Cuando Uruguay realmente ganaba mundiales de fútbol, era un equipo proponedor, veloz, preciso, gambeteador y de cuidado toque de balón a ras del suelo. ¿Cómo se puede afirmar esto? Es muy fácil. Basta con ir y leer la abrumadora cantidad de testimonios y comentarios imparciales, generados por los especialistas europeos y por la abundante prensa regional. En este libro están las pruebas. Pero una vez que un mito se ha instalado, se vuelve conservador y se traiciona a sí mismo. Así los uruguayos han olvidado que ganaron con excelencia y creen que lo hicieron con «garra charrúa» y, por qué no, con juego sucio. Este libro argumenta que tal reducción de aquel lujoso fútbol, «científico y artístico» a la vez, al mero concepto de «garra», fue una maniobra de revisionismo histórico impulsada en los años 60. Coincidió con la crisis cultural del país, y resultó una simplificación tardía y empobrecedora.
Vivian Trías. El hombre que fue Ríos: La inteligencia checoslovaca y la izquierda nacional (1956-1977)
by Fernando López D'AlesandroCon una prosa ágil y de lectura atrapante, pero que no renuncia a la profundidad conceptual, este libro se constituye como necesario y revelador. Un documento de lectura imprescindible para comprender los distintos estadios en la evolución de la política uruguaya en general y de la izquierda en particular, y que se configura como una herramienta de análisis para pensar el futuro. En 2017 se hicieron públicos documentos que probaban que Vivian Trías, referente histórico del Partido Socialista uruguayo, había actuado como espía de los servicios de inteligencia checoslovacos durante trece años. Este descubrimiento generó una enorme ola expansiva al interior de las fuerzas de izquierda, y planteó la necesidad de una revisión de los hechos, que deberán ser reinterpretados y contextualizados a la luz de estas evidencias. Este libro parte desde los orígenes mismos del cisma del Partido Socialista en 1921, en aquella época liderado por Emilio Frugoni, para trazar el derrotero de la izquierda uruguaya, sus vaivenes en torno a la socialdemocracia, el marxismo y la "tercera posición", y el advenimiento de nuevos horizontes ante la llegada al liderazgo de Vivian Trías y su propuesta de "la rebelión de las orillas". Un liderazgo que generó contenidos y postulados que se resignifican a la luz de los documentos de reciente aparición. El Prof. Fernando López D'Alesandro tuvo acceso privilegiado a los archivos y testimonios que desataron la polémica, y los analiza con lucidez y rigor. Con una prosa ágil y de lectura atrapante, pero que no renuncia a la profundidad conceptual, este libro se constituye como necesario y revelador. Un documento de lectura imprescindible para comprender los distintos estadios en la evolución de la política uruguaya en general y de la izquierda en particular, y que se configura como una herramienta de análisis para pensar el futuro.
Código celeste
by Gerardo BasorelliHistorias, datos y anécdotas de Uruguay en los mundiales. Desde Uruguay 1930 hasta Rusia 2018 estas páginas narran historias que ocurrieron dentro y fuera de las canchas. Las que nos llenan de orgullo, pero también las que nos provocan vergüenza. Las que nos causan gracia, las que nos sorprenden, las que nos hacen derramar alguna lágrima.
No ofendo ni temo: Artigas en la canción y el imaginario
by Leonardo Borges Hernan Rodríguez MéndezLa pregunta que intenta responder este libro no es quién es Artigas, sino quién pensamos que es. No ofendo ni temo es la invitación a recorrer el imaginario que hemos creado sobre la figura de José Artigas a través de la canción, la poesía y la pintura, tratando de hallar en esta búsqueda las diferentes versiones que se han querido imponer a lo largo del tiempo, muchas veces ex profeso, de un héroe nacional sin rostro. Allí encontraremos al héroe de bronce idealizado hasta al extremo —«para la patria un dios»— pasando por un caudillo compañero con el que queremos conversar —«Che, José Gervasio»—, un líder traicionado al que reivindicamos con dolor —«porque José Gervasio de Artigas soñaba otra cosa»—, y un padre al que necesitamos asesinar para encontrar, al fin, nuestra propia identidad —«El día que Artigas se emborrachó». Los autores nos invitan a mirar a Artigas sin prejuicios y reflexionar sobre el poder que el arte ha tenido en nosotros para ir mostrándonos diferentes caras de un mismo héroe de acuerdo con un imaginario que, en algunos casos, se construyó motivado por intereses históricos concretos.