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“Entre gris clair et gris foncé”
Eté 1967. La guerre du Viêt Nam et les discriminations raciales échauffent les esprits, attisent les rancœurs. Détroit s’enflamme. Pour échapper aux émeutes, Fred et Larry se réfugient dans l’« Algiers Motel ». Des tirs s’y laissent entendre et autorisent la police à l’annexer.
Continue reading “Film de la semaine : “Détroit” de Kathryn Bigelow”
How many times a day do you use Google for simple information or documentary research?
Check out our new guide designed to help you to use this everyday tool more efficiently. Discover how to use operators, how to set up an alert in Google Scholar, or how to connect from Google Books references to your affiliated library catalogue.
Just remember that despite its powerful engine, Google is not the best solution to all your questions. The Library offers multiple other tools you can use for your research, all of which are more respectful of your privacy.
Illustration by Reagan Ilunga, shared under license CC0.
“Final destination”
Before entering a prestigious American university, Gabriel Buchmann decided to travel the world for one year, his backpack full of dreams. After ten months on the road, he arrived in Kenya determined to discover the African continent. Until he reached the top of Mount Mulanje, Malawi, his last destination.
Call number: 2.3 GAB
The 2018 FIFDH starts today!
Over the next 10 days, attend screenings, conferences and discussions around Geneva and Western Switzerland. Check out the full programme and enjoy some of the dozens of cultural events and debates focused on human rights.
A special screening of “Le Vénérable W” will take place at the Graduate Institute on 14 March, featuring director Barbet Schroeder.
“With extraordinary access to the Trump White House, Michael Wolff tells the inside story of the most controversial presidency of our time.
The first nine months of Donald Trump’s term were stormy, outrageous – and absolutely mesmerising. Now, thanks to his deep access to the West Wing, bestselling author Michael Wolff tells the riveting story of how Trump launched a tenure as volatile and fiery as the man himself.”
Publisher: London : Little, Brown, 2018
Call Number: 973 HEIA 121049
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