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The inspirational autobiography of the hero pilot who landed a crippled flight in New York’s Hudson Riverーnow a major motion picture starring Tom Hanks. On January 15, 2009, the world witnessed a r……続きを見る

A 2019 EDGAR AWARDS NOMINEE (BEST FACT CRIME) • A BANFF MOUNTAIN BOOK AWARDS FINALIST Two modern adventurers sought a treasure possessed by the legendary “Wild Men of Borneo.” One found riches. The ……続きを見る

This is a study of Hellenistic athletics from the perspective of the victors. By analyzing agonistic epigrams as poetry on commission, it investigates how successful athletes and horse owners and th……続きを見る

The story of the origin of Vatican Radio provides a unique look at the history of World War II The book offers the first wide-ranging study on the history of Vatican Radio from its origins (1931) to……続きを見る

An important New Deal program that shaped the relationship between Puerto Rico and the United States This book explores the history and impact of the Puerto Rico Reconstruction Administration (PRRA)……続きを見る

In 1807, Robert Fulton, using an English mail-order steam engine, chugged four miles an hour up the Hudson River, passing into popular folklore as the inventor of the steamboat. However, the true fi……続きを見る

An intellectual history of three Founding Fathers whose unique approaches to the Enlightenment helped shape America. American historian Darren Staloff delves into the political and intellectual live……続きを見る

This book challenges commonplace assertions that the humanities are presently undergoing a severe crisis as a result of a longstanding decline. Rather than hearkening to the widespread, reactive cal……続きを見る

Nach dem „Zivilisationsbruch" Auschwitz hatten alle Versuche, sich in deutscher Sprache dieser lange tabuisierten Vergangenheit zu stellen, gegen Vorbehalte und Misstrauen zu kämpfen, und sie musste……続きを見る

O último volume da coleção História da Vida Privada no Brasil debruça-se sobre os contrastes e limites do público e do privado em nosso país a partir dos anos 1930. Após passar pela América portugue……続きを見る

In 'Russische Geschichte in Meisterromanen' entfaltet sich ein literarisches Panorama, das durch die einzigartige Zusammenstellung von Werken namhafter Autoren wie Lew Tolstoi, John Retcliffe, Klabu……続きを見る

A unique insiders' account of what CIA intelligence analysts do and why it matters The common perception of a CIA officer is someone who collects secret intelligence abroadーa spy. However, the crit……続きを見る

A survey of the various forms of armour worn by the Roman soldier from 112 BC to 192 AD, featuring a wealth of illustrations and plates. From the Latin warriors on the Palatine Hill in the age of Ro……続きを見る

Die Geheimnisse der verlorenen Stadt – was wir heute über das antike Pompeji wissen Für die Menschen in Pompeji war der Ausbruch des Vesuvs im Herbst 79 n. Chr. eine Katastrophe. Für die Forschung d……続きを見る

Recognizing the urgent need for students to understand the emergence of the United States' power and prestige in relation to world events, Gary W. Reichard and Ted Dickson reframe the teaching of Am……続きを見る

This book examines the largely-neglected shift in Max Weber’s work from political economy to economic sociology. Considering the importance of his recognitionーmade during his research on the Protes……続きを見る

Listening to the Philosophers offers the first comprehensive look into how philosophy was taught in antiquity through a stimulating study of lectures by ancient philosophers that were recorded by th……続きを見る

Half a million Hong Kong residents fled their homeland during the thirteen years before Hong Kong's reversion to China in 1997. Nearly half of those returned within the next several years. Filled wi……続きを見る

Este tercer volumen de estudios binacionales argentino-chilenos continúa y profundiza las indagaciones acerca de la construcción de sentidos sociales en el espacio denominado Araucanía-Norpatagonia. 続きを見る

At first sight, crossing Central Africa alone in 1960 in a VW Beetle, 40-year-old American-born Louise D'Oliveira might have seemed to be a tourist thrill seeker. Instead, her mission was that of a ……続きを見る

Popular Music and Parenting explores the culture of popular music as a shared experience between parents, carers and young children. Offering a critical overview of this topic from a popular music s……続きを見る

This volume bridges the divide between film and media studies scholarship by exploring audience expectations of film and TV genre in the age of digital streaming, using qualitative thematic and quan……続きを見る

In "Why We Fight: What Causes War and the Roadmap to Peaceful Existence," delve into the heart of humanity's oldest question: Why do we wage war? With raw honesty and poignant insight, this book nav……続きを見る

Tout au long de l'histoire, l'être humain a laissé derrière lui des traces de sa présence, riches d'indices sur la vie que l'on menait autrefois. De la préhistoire à nos jours, une multitude d'objet……続きを見る

In de loop van de geschiedenis heeft de mens altijd kruimels achtergelaten die ons een hint geven van hoe het leven er vroeger uitzag. Van de prehistorie tot nu onthullen voorwerpen een originele bl……続きを見る

“The Blue Jackets who fought on land The time of Nelson was not only notable because of the success in nautical warfare of the man himself, but also because it was the zenith of the 'age of sail' th……続きを見る

Ippolito Nievo (Padova 1831-Mar Tirreno 1861) è principalmente, per la critica e per i lettori, l’autore delle Confessioni d’un Italiano; nell’immaginario nazionale è stato anche un giovane in camic……続きを見る

Authoritative reference guide, using the documents in which arms and armour first appeared to explain and define them. Medieval arms and armour are intrinsically fascinating. From the smoke and nois……続きを見る

Ruby Franke: Beyond the Screen, Into Adventure enter into the captivating life of Ruby Franke, a trailblazing influencer whose journey transcends the digital realm. From her humble beginnings as a y……続きを見る

A fabled country in the far reaches of the Himalayas, Tibet looms large in the popular imagination. The original home of the Dalai Lama, one of the great spiritual leaders of our time, Tibetan Buddh……続きを見る