This open access edited volume offers an analysis of the entangled histories of education and development in twentieth-century Africa. It deals with the plurality of actors that competed and collaborated to formulate educational and developmental paradigms and projects: debating their utility and purpose, pondering ...

This open access book provides an analysis of human actors and their capacity to explore and conceptualise their own agency by being curious, gathering knowledge, and shaping identities in their travel reflections on Asia. Thus, the actors open windows across time to present a profound overview of diverse descriptio...

This book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license. This open access book is a result of the first ever study of the transformations of the higher education institutional landscape in fifteen former USSR countries after the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991. It explores how the single Soviet model that develop...

This open access book reconstructs and examines a crucial episode of Anglo-Iberian diplomatic rivalry: the clash between the Portuguese-sponsored Jesuit missionaries and the English East India Company (EIC) at the Mughal court between 1580 and 1615. This 35-year period includes the launch of the first Jesuit mission...

This book delves into the notion of intimacy as a defining feature of podcasting, examining the concept of intimacy itself and how the public sphere explores the relationships created and maintained through podcasts. The book situates textual analysis of specific American podcasts within podcast criticism, monetizat...

中西區，香港的商業與金融命脈。 經過百多年光陰的洗禮，繁華依舊。 那些往年今日的比照，再三展示着傳統與現代混雜的商機與活力。 從山頂出發，著名收藏家鄭寶鴻以珍貴舊圖片，再配以同一角度的現貌近照，為中西區的今昔作出對比，帶領讀者漫步大道、流連街角，感受殘留至今的昔日人情。 全書分為中環、皇后大道中及横街、徳輔道中及海旁、...

Latin American countries have for a long time been importers of public policies and institutions from the Global North. The colonial legacy and resulting patterns of international relations during the 20th century favoured a course of adoption and hybridization of political institutions. In recent decades, a new con...

Hilaire Belloc's 'Hilaire Belloc - Premium Collection' is a comprehensive anthology featuring some of the author's most famous works. Known for his witty and humorous writing style, Belloc's works range from entertaining poetry to thought-provoking essays. This collection showcases Belloc's versatile literary talent...

A fast-paced, character-filled history that brings the unique American saga to life for readers of all ages How did a land and people of such immense diversity come together under a banner of freedom and equality to form one of the most remarkable nations in the world? Everyone from young adults to grandparents will...

This book is open access under a CC BY license and charts the rise and fall of various self-harming behaviours in twentieth-century Britain. It puts self-cutting and overdosing into historical perspective, linking them to the huge changes that occur in mental and physical healthcare, social work and wider politics.

"Studies in Folk-Song and Popular Poetry" by Alfred M. Williams. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgottenーor yet undiscovered gemsーof world literature, we issue the books that need to ...

In 'The Adventures of William F. Drannan', the author narrates his firsthand experiences as a frontiersman during the mid-19th century in the American West. Filled with vivid descriptions of encounters with Native American tribes, hunting expeditions, and the challenges of survival in the wild, the book provides a r...

戰場上的刀光劍影，見證了日本史的改變關鍵 日本刀是武器、是藝術品，更是日本文化的象徵 從基本知識、發展進程、歷史傳說，到鑑賞方式、鍛造技術、聖地導覽…… 搭配圖解，提供最全面的日本刀劍導覽 動漫電玩迷必看！熱愛日本文化者也不容錯過 從刀劍歷史傳說，展開一場穿梭時空的刀劍之旅 日本刀是祭神的神器、戰場上的武器、武士的身分象徵...

In 'The Diplomatists of Europe' by M. Capefigue, readers are immersed in a meticulously researched account of the intricate diplomatic relationships that shaped European politics in the 19th century. Capefigue's narrative style can be described as informative and engaging, offering a wealth of historical details whi...

In 'Sketches from Eastern History' by Theodor Nöldeke, readers are taken on a captivating journey through ancient Eastern civilizations with a focus on historical events, cultural developments, and key figures. Nöldeke's scholarly approach is evident in his detailed research and insightful analysis, providing a rich...

Eutropius, authored by the enigmatic figure from the 4th century known as Eutropius, is a seminal work in Roman historiography. Written during a time of great political and social upheaval in the Roman Empire, the book provides a concise and accessible account of Roman history from its legendary origins to the reign...