Emily Hahn Knihy

A lost treasure of women's travel writing that shocks and impresses, while shedding valuable light on the gender and race politics of the period

Leonardo da Vinci, inventor extraordinarie and artist, is illustrated beautifully in this historical biography by Emily Hahn.

Seductio ad Absurdum: The Principles and Practices of Seduction-A Beginner's Handbook as a tongue-in-cheek exploration of how men court women. The book was written by Emily Hahn, an American journalist and author who is considered an early feminist and called "a forgotten American literary treasure." The book came out of her frustration that there is nothing new under the sun in regard to seduction techniques used in particular from men towards women. When suggested by her friend to write about that, she produced this satirical how-to book about the art of seduction which clearly shows her bemused light writing style that seems to always questions the status quo with a bit of humor.

In a tale of unexpected romance and personal growth, the protagonist navigates the complexities of relationships and self-discovery. Set against a backdrop of chance encounters and serendipitous moments, the story explores themes of love, friendship, and the courage to embrace new beginnings. As the characters confront their fears and desires, they learn that sometimes, taking a leap of faith can lead to the most rewarding experiences.

"It was a watershed year for Canada and the world. 1945 set Canada on a bold course into the future. A huge sense of relief marked the end of hostilities. Yet there was also fear and uncertainty about the perilous new world that was unfolding in the wake of the American decision to use the atomic bomb to bring the war in the Pacific to a dramatic halt. On the eve of WWII, the Dominion of Canada was a sleepy backwater still struggling to escape the despair of the Great Depression. But the war changed everything. After six long years of conflict, sacrifice and soul-searching, the country emerged onto the world stage as a modern, confident and truly independent nation no longer under the colonial sway of Great Britain. Ken Cuthbertson has written a highly readable narrative that commemorates the seventy-fifth anniversary of the end of WWII and chronicles the events and personalities of a critical year that reshaped Canada. 1945: The Year That Made Modern Canada showcases the stories of people--some celebrated, some ordinary--who left their mark on the nation and helped create the Canada of today. The author profiles an eclectic group of Canadians, including eccentric prime minister Mackenzie King, iconic hockey superstar Rocket Richard, business tycoon E. P. Taylor, Soviet defector Igor Gouzenko, the bandits of the Polka Dot Gang, crusading MP Agnes Macphail, and authors Gabrielle Roy and Hugh MacLennan, among many others. The book also covers topics like the Halifax riots, war brides, the birth of Canada's beloved social safety net, and the remarkable events that sparked the Cold War. 1945 is the unforgettable story of our nation at the moment of its modern birth."-- Provided by publisher

Nobody said not to go … Kaum in Shanghai angekommen, stürzt sich die amerikanische Journalistin Emily Hahn Hals über Kopf in eine Amour fou mit dem charismatischen Verleger Zau Sinmay, entdeckt ihre Leidenschaft fürs Opiumrauchen und debattiert nächtelang mit Künstlern und Intellektuellen über Chinas Zukunft. Es ist die stürmischste Zeit ihres Lebens, nicht nur, weil sie in die politischen Konflikte des Landes verstrickt wird... Emily Hahns Reportagen indes sprühen vor Lebenslust, sind heiter und leicht wie Musik. Oft ironisch, mit feinem Humor und untrüglichem Gespür für die Dramaturgie ihrer Geschichten lässt sie uns teilhaben am Lebensgefühl der 1930er- und 1940er-Jahre im legendären ‚Paris des Ostens‘.