Den 12 september 1745 gick ostindiefararen ?Götheborg? på grund och förliste vid inloppet till Göteborg. Skeppet var fullastat och på väg hem efter sin tredje Kinaresa som hade varat i 30 månader. På 1980-talet gjordes en marinarkeologisk undersökning av det lilla som fanns kvar av skeppet [...]

I samband med utställningen Kunglig Majestät Pluralis på Kulturhuset i Stockholm, ges boken om konstnären Peter Johansson ut. Peter Johansson har sedan studietiden utforskat bilden avSverige: ändlösa skogar befolkade av älgar och små röda stugor, svenska folkdanser och dräkter, hantverk oc[...]

All the practice you need for a top score in the Cambridge English: First (FCE). With the realistic test papers and helpful advice in Collins Practice Tests for FCE, you will feel confident and fully prepared for what to expect on the day of the test.It contains: *4 complete practice tests with answ[...]

This volume presents the philosophical writings of al-Kindi, known as the 'Philosopher of the Arabs'. Acknowledged as the first philosopher of the Arabic tradition, al-Kindi helped usher the ideas of Greek thinkers and scientists into the vibrant context of the Islamic culture of his day. He was dee[...]

A finely illustrated overview of the life and work of Galileo explains, in simple language and with Galileo's own words, the impact of the astronomer's discoveries on the science, philosophy, and art of Renaissance Italy.[...]

Paulo Freire is one of the century's great thinkers on education and the politics of liberation. Known mostly for his literacy campaigns in Latin America and Africa, and for his seminal work Pedagogy of the Oppressed, his thinking continues to be rediscovered by generations of teachers, scholars, c[...]

An in-depth biographical study, rare essays by and about Wain, and 60 of his best-loved illustrations make this a must-have for fans of the cult cat artistWith a wealth of Wain's most famous drawings, as well as rare writings by and about the artist, this is an ideal book for both Wain fans and cat-[...]

In recent months, much attention has been paid to Islam and the greater Muslim world. Some analysis has been openly hostile, while even more has been overly simplistic. Islam in Context goes behind the recent crisis to discuss the history of Islam, describe its basic structure and beliefs, explore t[...]

Stalingrad has become a by-word for grim endurance and tenacity; for the refusal to give up, no matter the cost. In this book, Peter Antill takes a dispassionate look at one of the most talked about battles in history. He asks why the Germans allowed themselves to be diverted from their main objecti[...]

The Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle was the first rifled firearm issued to every soldier in the British Army, and gave the infantry a revolutionary increase in firepower. First issued in 1853, the Enfield proved itself worthy during both the Crimean War and the Indian Mutiny, where its long range, durabi[...]

Ecological economics seeks to socially construct a political economics which will deal successfully with environmental problems and make the individual more visible in economic analysis. The author describes the principles, strategies and instruments of social change for key players - governmental a[...]