In the historiographic debate over Germany's responsibility for the outbreak of the two world wars, little attention has been paid to German politico- military activity in the Weimar Republic.
As government officials and political activists are becoming increasingly aware, international nonprofit agencies have an important political dimension: although not self-serving, these private voluntary organizations (PVOs) and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) seek social changes of which many of their financial contributors are unaware.
In The Silence of Heaven, the world renowned Israeli novelist Amos Oz introduces us to an extraordinary masterpiece of Hebrew literature that is just now appearing in English, S.
In the last two decades, there has been a widespread movement from authoritarian to democratic rule among developing countries, often occurring against a backdrop of severe economic crises and the adoption of market-oriented reforms.
In this case study of a recent peasant uprising in an ethnically diverse region of Mexico, Frans Schryer addresses an important issue in the cultural history of Latin America: what is the relationship of class to ethnicity, and how do these two elements of cultural perception and social hierarchy reinforce or contradict each other?
In seinem Buch klärt Fabio De Masi auf über die Ursachen von Finanzkrisen, die Triebkräfte hinter den jüngeren Wirtschaftsskandalen und die geopolitischen Schlachten um die Kontrolle der weltweiten Finanzströme im Internet.
Zunächst sieht alles nach Vergnügen aus: Man ölt die Bärte und trägt bauchfrei, Großstädter zelebrieren den «Bionade-Biedermeier», via Facebook werden weltweite soziale Netzwerke geknüpft.
'Folklore, myth and magic collide beautifully' EDWARD PARNELL, author of GhostlandA modern bestiary with an ancient heart: meet twelve emblematic animals and restore your relationship with the natural world, from the editor of Cunning Folk.
VOM GRÜBELN ZUM GLÜCKLICHSEINWie du jederzeit Stress loslässt, entspannt im Alltag wirst und stark durch Krisen gehstRauben dir Konflikte im Beruf oder Beziehungen den letzten Nerv?
Physics of Love & Sex: Body, Mind, Field, and the Consequences of Human Intimacy is a serious structural exploration of love, sex, attraction, desire, attachment, intimacy, consent, betrayal, loneliness, marriage, family, and the future of human relationships.
Una guía indispensable para fortalecer la seguridad en los establecimientos educativos, que entrega herramientas prácticas y estrategias efectivas para prevenir riesgos, gestionar emergencias y promover comunidades escolares resilientes y preparadas.
Ein ungewöhnlicher Blick auf den professionellen Umgang mit dem Tod – durch die Augen des bekanntesten Bestatters Deutschlands Obwohl er uns alle betrifft, ist der Tod immer noch ein Tabuthema – dem Luis Bauer mit seinem Buch die Schwere nimmt.
'Elegant and deeply sensory' Katherine May, author of WinteringAn exhilarating leap into darkness in all its forms, enchantments and history: the new work of non-fiction from award-winning poet and writer Jean SpracklandDarkness can make the most ordinary activity feel adventurous.
One of the most powerful examples of human creativity and ingenuity is the ancient craft of pottery, with its delicate balance of form, function, and cultural expression.
Building and Sustaining a Coaching Culture is the ideal book for everyone who is passionate about coaching and who has an interest in creating an environment that supports learning and growth.
Highly accessible and student-friendly, Human Resource Management in a Business Context is the core text for the CIPD Level 7 Advanced module, Human Resource Management in Context, and is also essential reading for other undergraduate and postgraduate HR and business degrees.
