Peter Lorre described himself as merely a "face-maker." His own negative attitude also characterizes traditional perspectives on the actor's career which position Lorre as a tragic figure within film history: the promising European artist reduced to a Hollywood gimmick, unable to escape the murderou[...]

"Travellers Catalonia" is the perfect guide for visitors who want to access the best of a region that offers vibrant cities, stunning beaches, a verdant interior and the jagged peaks of the Pyrenees. This book delivers: expert advice, tracking down the best sights and experiences; detailed backgroun[...]

Popular, compact guides for discovering the very best of country, regional and city destinations.

Present and practise English with your students through the popular context of football

Injuries are a constant problem in sporting life and often require immediate, on-the-spot action to alleviate pain and limit further damage. This book addresses two essential elements of effective taping - recognition of injuries and application of techniques.[...]

"Once in a while a new author...makes you sit up and take notice."--"Library Journal" When a family tragedy derails Henry Phillips's college studies, he's left unmoored and feeling abandoned. Although Henry tries to find escape in bad company, the only things that can tamp down his anger and grief a[...]

The development of a Post-2015 agenda and Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs, provide a global window of opportunity to address both social needs and environmental challenges together. This discussion paper by the Stockholm Resilience Centre looks into the links between human wellbeing and the bios[...]