Society and culture: general

Forget the cartoon villain in red tights holding a pitchfork.

In the mid-14th century, an invisible killer emerged from the trade routes of the East, carrying with it the end of the world as the Middle Ages knew it.

The Mongol Empire was the largest contiguous land empire in history, stretching from the Pacific Ocean to the heart of Europe.

The history of the world is often written by the victors, but the true architecture of human progress is frequently designed in the shadows.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an institution defined by its light, yet its most enduring legend is born of the shadows.

The history of power is rarely written by those who wield it, for the most effective authority is that which remains unnamed.

The American Civil War was more than a clash of armies; it was a defining struggle over the soul, identity, and future of the United States.

A Bar Where Nobody Orders Drinks is a cultural analysis of a familiar Korean scene that now feels subtly different: tables are full, conversation is long, food orders are abundant—yet bottles stay nearly untouched.

In diesem Sachbuch werden die biologischen Hintergrunde (instinktive Emotionalitat) fur das menschliche Verhalten zwischen verschiedenen Ethnien erklart.

In a world where women are expected to be perfect mothers, career women, and dutiful daughters-in-law all at once, Maya navigates the invisible architecture of her life.

In einer Welt, in der jede Musik der Welt nur einen Klick entfernt ist und Fotos in der Cloud verstauben, wachst eine Gegenbewegung.

World War II was the most destructive conflict in human history, engulfing continents and transforming global politics, society, and technology.

Haben Sie das Gefuhl, dass die Welt immer aggressiver wird?

The Ottoman Empire stood for more than six centuries as one of the most powerful and influential states in world history.

Trans people have been thrust into the spotlight in recent years across the world as never before.

Sind wir heute einsamer denn je - oder sprechen wir nur endlich mehr daruber?

Starke Tools fur die Arbeit mit Paaren - Ihr Methodenkoffer fur die Paarberatung und -therapie!

Starke Tools fur die Arbeit mit Paaren - Ihr Methodenkoffer fur die Paarberatung und -therapie!

Beziehungen entstehen, zerbrechen und entstehen neu.

In diesem Band kommt die europaische Koordinate Religion & Politik ins Blickfeld und mit ihr die vorpolitische und politische Bedeutung von religiosen und philosophischen Grunduberzeugungen fur Europa.

Discover what it takes to be a movie maker!

Uber Walder und Forste, vermeintlich alte und sehr moderne, ihre Rodung und Wiederaufforstung.