Deze auteur duikt in landschappen en geschiedenis, met een bijzondere focus op de regio's Šumava en Prácheň, en een diepe interesse in lokale folklore en geschiedenis. Zijn literaire reis begon in het verzet, waar hij samizdatpublicaties en series oprichtte, en zo een sleutelfiguur werd in de verspreiding van verboden literatuur. Zijn werk kenmerkt zich door nauwgezet onderzoek en een gepassioneerde betrokkenheid bij cultureel erfgoed. Hij is ook actief als antiquaar en uitgever, en draagt zo verder bij aan de literaire en historische wetenschap.
A celebrated journalist's eye-opening history of orcas, and an exploration of their relationship with human beings--a must-read for anyone who's ever been moved by these remarkable creatures
In Of Orcas and Men, David Neiwert provides a compelling mix of cultural history, environmental reporting and scientific research on a majestic species. He explores the sometimes fraught relationship between this extraordinary animal and human beings, both in the wild and in captivity. David Neiwert's book is a triumph of reporting, observation and research, and a powerful tribute to one of the animal kingdom's most remarkable members.
The reemergence of the far right in America has sparked panic and confusion. This book is essential for understanding its deep roots in national life. David Neiwert has been a leading analyst of the American far right for over two decades, meticulously examining movements that once seemed fringe, now revealed to have significantly influenced the election of Donald Trump. His well-researched narrative presents a clear account of this troubling evolution, demonstrating that Trumpism is deeply embedded in American culture and history. Neiwert serves as an early-warning system for the rise of eliminationist right-wing hatred, showcasing his investigative skills and lyrical writing style. This alarming account details how far-right extremist groups gained power during the Trump era, addressing one of America's darkest challenges today. The book offers a comprehensive overview of the resurgence of extremist cultures in the U.S., connecting the alt-right to broader conservative movements, including white nationalism, 4chan, Trump, Alex Jones, and Fox News. It reveals how these elements intertwine to form a disturbing landscape of political life, making it a crucial read for those seeking to understand the current state of American politics.
A revealing trip down the rabbit hole of conspiracy theories -their appeal, who believes them, how they spread -with an eye to helping people deal with the alt-right conspiracists in their own lives.Conspiracy theories are killing us. Once confined to the fringes of society, this worldview now has adherents numbering in the millions -extending right into the White House. This disturbing look at this alt-right threat to our democratic institutions offers guidance for counteracting the personal toll this destructive mindset can have on relationships and families.Author David Neiwert -an investigative journalist who has studied the radical right for decades -examines the growing appeal of conspiracy theories and the kind of personalities that are attracted to such paranoid, sociopathic messages. He explains how alt-right leaders are able to get such firm holds on the imaginations of their followers and chronicles the destruction caused by the movement's most virulent believers.Colloquially, this recruitment to alt-right ideologies is called "getting red-pilled" -a metaphor for when believers of conspiracy theories become convinced that their alternate universe is real. Uniquely, and optimistically, Neiwert provides a "blue pill toolkit" for those who are dealing with conspiracy theorists in their own lives, including strategies drawn from people who counsel former far-right extremists who have renounced their former beliefs.
Druhý díl pověstí Prácheňský poklad. Tentikrát pověsti z kraje mzi Třemšínem, Ostrým a Libínem.
Exkluzivní výběr regionálních pověstí z Prácheńského kraje.
S pověstmi krok za krokem celým Prácheňským krajem. Pověsti ze 400 míst jižních a západních Čech.
Od Prachatic až po bavorskou hranici nás provázejí staré legendy a mýty jak je zrodila staletí. Polovina pověstí pochází z neznámých německých zdrojů - čarodějové, loupežníci, divé ženy...