New Thought, New Translation – Gulbenkian & Newmag Book Forum on March 27 & 28

Trauma radically changes the structure of the human brain, disrupts the delicate balance of the nervous system and the body's physiological reactions. In his bestselling work, world-renowned psychiatrist Besselvan der Kolk explains why painful memories are not forgotten, how they manifest in the form of physical and emotional problems, and how to overcome their consequences. Through true stories and scientific research, the author presents innovative therapeutic approaches that will help each re...

This book is a collection of 16 articles on the 2020 Karabakh War, the diplomacy leading up to it, geopolitics, entrenched notions, the arms race and military reforms or lack thereof, and social and domestic political developments in Armenia and Azerbaijan. 17 Armenian and foreign authors examine Armenia’s defeat in the 2020 war, the events and developments that preceded it.

The research and publication of this book was funded by the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation.

In this extensive, intellectually influential study, Said presents the history of Orientalism. The West, which had long dominated the Near and Middle East, viewed the East from a superior position. The East was called the “Orient” in the West, that is, “Other” in the West. This perspective continues to be entrenched in the West, and, since the West has not allowed the East to present itself, it also inhibits attempts to fully understand the East.

This groundbreaking book, first published in 1978, remains one of the most influential studies in social science, especially in the fields of ethnography and postcolonial studies. Said was critical of the concept of “Orientalism,” which he considered to be a set of false assumptions of the West about the East.

This Throughout the book, Said presents “the Eurocentric prejudice against Arab-Islamic peoples and cultures.” He shows that the false and romantic perception of Asia and the Middle East, rooted in Western culture, served as a justification for the colonial and imperial ambitions of Europe and the United States.

Why do some families thrive in adversity while others fragment? How can families weather difficult transitions together? Why do our families so often exasperate us? And how can even small changes greatly improve our relationships?

In Every Family Has a Story, bestselling psychotherapist Julia Samuel turns from her acclaimed work with individuals to draw on her sessions with a wide variety of families, across multiple generations. Through eight beautifully told and insightful case studies, she analyzes a range of common issues, from loss to leaving home, and from separation to step-relationships, and shows how much is, in fact, inherited—and how much can be healed when it is faced together. Exploring the relationships that both touch us most and hurt us most, including the often under-appreciated impact of grandparents and siblings, and incorporating the latest academic research, she offers wisdom that is applicable to us all. Her twelve touchstones for family well-being—from fighting productively to making time for rituals—provide us with the tools to improve our relationships, and to create the families we wish for. This is a moving and reassuring meditation that, amid trauma and hardship, tells unforgettable stories of forgiveness, hope and love.

In this book, Joan Didion tells the story of the most difficult year of her life. A year when her husband, writer John Gregory Dunne, with whom she had lived for more than 40 years, suddenly passed away. The book is a moving memoir about the author's grief, about overcoming loss, understanding what happened, and about the signs that, if noticed, might have prevented it. The author immerses herself in the disorienting and surrealistic experience of loss, reflecting on the rituals and memories that shape our understanding of life and death. The memoir is not only a story of personal tragedy but also a study of grief, resilience, and the power of the human spirit.