This book contains 30 unique facsimiles and translations of rare historical documents. Zobraziť viac
ince its original publication in 1976, "The Cultural Contradictions of Capitalism" has been hailed as an intellectual tour de force that redefines how we think about the relationships among economics, culture and social change... Zobraziť viac
Simon Sebag Montefiore, one of our pre-eminent historians, presents the lives of the giants who have made our world. The cast varies from conquerors, poets, kings, empresses and whores to psychopaths, composers and explorers... Zobraziť viac
From famed investigative journalist Eric Schlosser, author of Fast Food Nation, comes Command and Controla ground-breaking account of the management of nuclear weapons... Zobraziť viac
Explores the future of the international monetary system. This title argues that 'money' and 'wealth' are very different things and while wealth relates to real assets, irresponsible governments and banks have spent ... Zobraziť viac
This bestselling book traces the history of science through its continually changing place in society and explores the links between the pursuit of knowledge and the desire to make that knowledge useful... Zobraziť viac
As World War 2 played out around them, Otto and Molly find themselves facing the endless day-to-day difficulties of juggling the demands of the two sides - the Germans and the Russian-backed Partisans - as they attempt to hold their lives together... Zobraziť viac
A glimpse into an epic beyond: Majestic color photochroms of American life and landscapes around the turn of the 20th century From the Atlantic to the Pacific, the Rockies to the Tropic of Cancer, the North American landscape is as diverse as it ... Zobraziť viac
Can the worlds of science and philosophy work together to recognise our destructive emotions such as hatred, craving, and delusion? Bringing together ancient Buddhist wisdom and recent breakthroughs in a variety of ... Zobraziť viac
Ukraine is Europe's second state and this lavishly illustrated volume provides a concise and easy to read historical survey of the country from earliest times to the present. Each of the book's forty-six chapters is ... Zobraziť viac
Now in its third edition, The European Union: How Does it Work? demystifies the European Union's structures and operation, providing a concise, engaging, and accessible introduction ideal for students with no background in the subject... Zobraziť viac
2013 jährt sich zum 25. Mal das Ende des planmäßigen Dampfbetriebes bei der Deutschen Reichsbahn. Dieser Bildband berichtet mit eindrucksvollen Farbfotos über den Einsatz der letzten Dampflokomotiven in der DDR zwischen 1979 und 1988.... Zobraziť viac
First aid for failure. Although we have bandages for cuts, chicken soup for colds, and ice packs for bruises, most of us have no idea how to treat day-to-day emotional injuries such as failure, rejection, and loss... Zobraziť viac
Evolution: The Whole Story contains everything you need to know about the development and survival of life on Earth. Each chapter of this accessible and lavishly illustrated book takes a major living group and presents thematic ... Zobraziť viac
Both cavalry and artillery were regarded as elite units during the Civil War, and this is reflected in their uniforms and flags. 84 color plates depict 250 cavalry and artillery uniforms for both North and South, along with flags and equipment. Zobraziť viac
The first volume in the Officers and Soldiers series offers a general survey of the uniforms (both regulation and non-regulation) of the officers and soldiers of the American Civil War... Zobraziť viac
A new introduction to the European Union which uses the lens of comparative politics. This approach helps students understand the EU through comparisons with domestic politics and links with broader debates in political science... Zobraziť viac
If you think ghosts are only responsible for hauntings, think again. The Demonologist reveals the grave religious process behind supernatural events and how it can happen to you. Used as a text in seminaries and classrooms, ... Zobraziť viac
Forget everything you think you know about global warming. It's not about carbon – it's about capitalism. The good news is that we can seize this crisis to transform our failed economic system and build something radically better... Zobraziť viac
Countering the atheist claim that believers are by default violent fanatics and religion is the cause of all major wars, Karen Armstrong demonstrates that religious faith is not inherently violent... Zobraziť viac
