Studies in the Historical Jesus: Anarchy, Miracles, and Madness is a selection of key essays on the historical figure of Jesus published over the last fifteen years by Justin J. Meggitt. Each addresses a central question in the study of Jesus and his context, from the role of myth in the creation of traditions about...

Als epochales Ereignis hat die Französische Revolution weit über den nationalen Rahmen hinaus tiefe Spuren in der politischen und sozialen Entwicklung anderer Länder hinterlassen. Sie wurde zum Motor des Verfassungswandels und der Entstehung liberaler politischer Kulturen. Hans-Ulrich Thamer lässt in diesem Band noc...

美國社會心理學大師海徳特 改革道徳倫理觀經典著作 心智一分為二，如同騎在大象上的騎象人，騎象人的工作就是服侍大象。 正義之心如同舌頭，有六種味覺受體。 人類是百分之九十的黒猩猩加上百分之十的蜜蜂。 道徳凝聚人心，卻也令人目盲。 為什麼（自己以外的）每個人都好像是偽君子？ 人人在談到心中視為神聖的目標時，都盲目得無法視物。 ◆...

In the 1990s, states in what would become the eastern edge of the European Union transformed their political systems and economies, leaving state socialism behind for liberal democracies and free markets. In the ensuing decades, two shipyards that were once the pride of their cities – in Gdynia, Poland, and Pula, Cr...

Introducing the ultimate guide to exploring the world, "The World in Your Hands". This comprehensive book provides a wealth of information on every country on the planet (they are in alphabetical order from volume 1 to 10 - each volume will contain 20 countries), covering all aspects of their history, language, food...

The world food crisis (1972–1975) gave rise to new development concepts. To eradicate world hunger, small peasants were supposed to use ‘modern’ inputs like high-yielding seeds, fertilizer, pesticides and irrigation. This would turn subsistence producers into business owners, transform rural areas, invigorate nation...

In essence the Celts were not an urban people, their mitre was for lakes, glens and groves. Their special points were islands and Tor. In Ireland the only modern Celtic state, the population is still predominantly rural or dwellers of small towns, and indeed the main large town in modern Ireland were all Viking esta...

This book sheds new light on the fascinating – at times dark and at times hopeful – reception of classical Yoga philosophies in Germany during the nineteenth century. When debates over God, religion, and morality were at a boiling point in Europe, Sanskrit translations of classical Indian thought became available fo...

The field of employment law used to be called "master-servant law." Even if this term has fallen out of favor, a central truth has not changed: modern employment law still draws on centuries-old ideas about the rights and obligations of workers. In The Master-Servant Doctrine, Elizabeth Chika Tippett combines histor...

Religion as a form of cultural expression constitutes a critical element in the relationship between Germany and India. The discovery of Indian traditions in Germany and re-interpretations of those traditions in India fueled not only new theological and philosophical explorations, but also extensive innovations in t...

There has been much study in recent decades, of the way that cities have been built and planned and there is still much research to be undertaken. The following book is an attempt to synthesis the available knowledge, much of which is disparate and contained in a number of fields, and to coalesce this into a concept...

中澳建交五十週年，雙方關係降至最冰點 當習近平統治下的新中國將澳洲記者全面清零，下一個要清除的是什麼？ 　　二〇二〇年九月三日，中國公安深夜突襲史密斯在上海的住處，官僚化地朗誦完公文後請他在中文紙本上畫押簽名，恐懼爬上史密斯的背脊，因為幾天前才接到澳洲大使館建議他回國的訊息。公安稱他是國安調查的利益關係人，禁止他出境...

Discovered in the attic in which she spent the last years of her life, Anne Frank’s remarkable diary has become a world classicーa powerful reminder of the horrors of war and an eloquent testament to the human spirit. In 1942, with the Nazis occupying Holland, a thirteen-year-old Jewish girl and her family fled thei...

Mind Museums offers a fresh perspective on the heritage of mental health, bringing museums into sharp focus. Drawing on interdisciplinary approaches from architecture, museum and exhibition design, and heritage and museum studies, it examines former psychiatric asylums that have been converted into museums. The book...

The ultimate guide to a critical tool for mastering the financial markets A longstanding form of technical analysis, Japanese candlestick charts are a dynamic and increasingly popular technical tool for traders of all skill levels. Known for its versatility, this ancient charting can be fused with every other techni...

Embark on an awe-inspiring journey through the mystical realms of Ancient Egypt with "Pyramids of the Pharaohs".This wonderful book encourages you to go into a realm where time stands still and behold the grandeur of Egypt's breathtaking pyramids, enticing temples, and enigmatic tombs. What sets this book distinct i...