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A riveting history of vampire panics across cultures and down through the millenniaーand why killing the dead is better than killing the living Killing the Dead provides the first in-depth, global a……続きを見る

Ao despertar em um remoto castelo italiano transformado em monastério, um monge descobre que está completamente só, é o único ser vivo em todo universo. Suas companhias são os fantasmas presos naque……続きを見る

Aos XXIV dias do mês de Augustus, Ano I do Império de Titus. A explosão do vulcão Vesúvio se fez ceifando em torno de vinte mil vidas. Pessoas foram petrificadas e enterradas em meio à lama e cinzas……続きを見る

Já se sentiu presa dentro do caos da sua mente? como se estivesse dentro de um quarto branco, que por mais que você tentasse sair nada ia mudar, como se você estivesse tanto tempo no passado que esq……続きを見る

What if embracing death is the key to truly living? We spend our lives avoiding the thought of death-yet its presence shapes everything we do. In Dying to Live, Andy Chaleff takes readers on an inti……続きを見る

Durante seus anos como premiado repórter de guerra, Sebastian Junger se viu em risco várias vezes, em conflitos armados e linhas de frente. No entanto, o mais perto que chegou da morte foi no verão ……続きを見る

When her daughter died in November, 2013, she was a parent in search of consolation and looking for similarities to her situation. She began to read the obituary column of her local newspaper and al……続きを見る

"¿Qué hacemos con los muertos, todos los muertos, asesinados por la sinrazón de la violencia política?", se pregunta Norma Morandini en este ensayo. "Los muertos insepultos, aquellos a los que nadie……続きを見る

A poetic, darkly funny memoir of one woman’s trip across the national parks straight into life-threatening illness and the joy that still holds us, no matter how much life hurts. “Unapologetically r……続きを見る

This book sums up the true essence of my earlier work as a mortuary transfer technicianーa role that goes far beyond simply transporting the deceased. It is a deeply human responsibility, offering c……続きを見る

Перед лицом смерти мы все равны ー власть имущие и обездоленные, счастливые и несчастные. Однако так было не всегда: долгие годы на индивидуальное захоронение могло рассчитывать только привилегирова……続きを見る

"Do Not Go Gentle is a bracing, often chilling wrestle with the ethical dilemmas surrounding the assisted death service - a deeply unsettling read, clear and powerful. Kathleen Stock remains fearles……続きを見る

Many parents' homes are full of old photos, letters, and objects with memories attached. Swedish Death Cleaning is a way to go through these things carefully, making sure what is left is important a……続きを見る

Esta é a primeira coletânea de contos de Lina Lorenzini lançada por seus herdeiros. Reúne dezesseis dos melhores contos que a autora produziu entre 1979 (ano em que começou a escrever com profundida……続きを見る

Many parents’ homes are full of old photos, letters, and objects with memories attached. Swedish Death Cleaning is a way to go through these things carefully, making sure what is left is important a……続きを見る

Guide pratique, cet ouvrage explore les étapes sensibles de l’entrée en EHPAD d’une personne âgée, en mettant l’accent sur le rôle clé des aides à domicile dans cette transition. Il aborde les troub……続きを見る

"Remembering – Death Is a Lie – It's Not Even Real" By C.PARONI With Exclusive Quotes & Teachings from Darius J. Wright Unlock the hidden architecture of reality. Discover what they never told you a……続きを見る

A beguiling exploration into the world beyond ours, this little book is filled with a colourful array of different perspectives, rituals and legends on the passing of life Humanity is united in its ……続きを見る

Cet essai part d’un constat inquiétant : malgré tous les efforts pour l’endiguer, la violence, qui toujours procède de la rivalité entre les États et les individus, demeure omniprésente. Comment all……続きを見る

A selection of the very best from one of America’s most thought-provoking writers: poems on life, faith, doubt, and death that read like memoir, essay, and story. As The New York Times said, “likely……続きを見る

Quel est notre rapport à la fin de vie? Comment la perte et le deuil influencent-ils ce que l’on devient? Dans «Mes morts jeune», Sylvie Bérard explore la mémoire et le deuil à travers une série de ……続きを見る

Throughout history, the nature and mystery of death has captivated artists, scientists, philosophers, physicians, and theologians. This eerie chronology ventures right to the borderlines of science ……続きを見る

Em um universo povoado por matéria e energia amplamente aleatórias, as células vivas constituem uma rara exceção: cada uma das 37 trilhões que compõem o corpo humano age como uma usina precisa, conv……続きを見る

Death is the great equalizer, but not all deaths are created equal. In recent years, there has been an increased interest and advocacy concerning end-of-life and after-death care. An increasing numb……続きを見る

This book presents a detailed projection model to estimate future demand for care among older people. Using Poland as a case study, the author examines the impact of population ageing and changes in……続きを見る

SHORTLISTED FOR THE EDWARD STANFORD TRAVEL WRITING AWARD In Somebody is Walking on Your Grave, Mariana Enriquez blends journalistic rigour and her fascination with the macabre as we encounter famous……続きを見る

Beyond the Veil is a visual tour through the curious history of how we deal with deathーthe grief and mourning, the funerals, symbols, and ceremonies. From Victorian England across to the US, learn ……続きを見る

"Ouvrez bien vos yeux avant qu’ils ne se ferment" offre une réflexion profonde et éclairante sur la possibilité légale de choisir sa propre fin de vie, sans avoir recours à des moyens violents. À tr……続きを見る

Explores bizarre, unsettling, and sometimes amusing deaths across Europe, Asia, and the New World. Join us in stepping back to a time when death could come along in the most unexpected of ways. Stra……続きを見る

Death touches everyone. You may be mourning a family member, a friend, a colleague, or a beloved pet. Or you may work in a fieldーsuch as healthcare, emergency response, human services, or chaplainc……続きを見る