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Get the Summary of Robert Kaplan's The Loom of Time in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Loom of Time" by Robert Kaplan delves into the complex history and future of the Greater Middle East, a region stretching from Europe to China, known for its arid climate, political upheaval, and lack of consistent ruling authority. The book examines the region's history of tribalism and religious divisions, the establishment...
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Get the Summary of Peter Frankopan's The Silk Roads in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Silk Roads" by Peter Frankopan explores the historical significance of the trade routes connecting Asia, Europe, and Africa. It begins with the early civilizations of Babylon and Mohenjo-Daro, highlighting the Persian Empire's influence and the spread of trade during the Han dynasty. The book details the exchange of goods,...
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Ein Sehnsuchtsort, ein Tor in Richtung Westen – das war der Alexanderplatz für Nellja Veremej, als sie in den Neunzigerjahren nach Berlin kam. Stattdessen fand sie sich auf einer unwirtlichen Brache wieder, umstellt von Häuserkästen, deren Stil sie noch aus der Sowjetunion kannte.
Erst als sie sich in Alfred Döblins berühmtem Roman vertieft und in die Geschichte des Platzes eintaucht, offenbart er sich ihr als Ort der Begegnungen und Gegensätze,...
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Die Oderberger Straße war zu DDR-Zeiten ein Biotop für Künstler und Unangepasste. Auch die Bürgerrechtlerin Freya Klier und ihre Tochter Nadja lebten hier zehn Jahre lang. In diesem Buch begeben sie sich auf Spurensuche in die wechselvolle Geschichte der Straße und ihrer Bewohner – von den Anfängen im 19. Jahrhundert bis in die Zeit nach dem Mauerfall, als plötzlich überall Galerien, Kneipen und Kulturprojekte in die alten Häuser einzogen....
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Die Künstlerkolonie in der Nähe des Breitenbachplatzes ist seit den 1920er¬Jahren Heimstatt für viele Künstler, Schriftsteller und Intellektuelle. Der Liedermacher Manfred Maurenbrecher wohnt dort seit Jahrzehnten begibt sich in diesem Buch auf eine historische Spurensuche, die viel über das Zusammenleben der Bewohner und den Zusammenhang zwischen Architektur und Lebensform verrät. Der Spaziergang durch die Geschichte der Künstlerkolonie ist...
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Dieses Buch nimmt den Leser mit auf eine abenteuerliche Reise durch Geschichte und Gegenwart der Sonnenallee – jener Magistrale, die das quirlige Kreuzkölln mit dem beschaulichen Treptow verbindet. Auf einer Strecke von fünf Kilometern trifft hier orientalischer Lebensstil auf Berliner Schnauze, schmiegen sich hässliche Plattenbauten an sanierte Gründerzeithäuser, eilen hippe Coffeetogotrinker an Bettlern und Gestrandeten vorbei. In feinfühligen...
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Follow the comical adventures of Harper, Scarlet and their family as they expore Edinburgh's historic Royal Mile and get up to all sorts of mischief. A unique souvenir of the city for both children and adults. Jan-Andrew Henderson is a multi award-winning author, historian and former tour guide on Edinburgh's Royal Mile
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Get enchanted with Great Wall history and its remarkable events. Are you struggling to make sense of what happened at that specific point in history? Do you want to learn all of the historical stories in an easier manner? Pick up this overview history book today to learn the inspiring history behind Great Wall! This is the perfect book for history fans for all kids to enjoy. The Great Wall of China was constructed as protection against the invaders...
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"In the frozen wilderness of Antarctica, the Naufragé de l'Antarctique, the castaways of the Endurance, embarked on an epic journey of survival. Led by the unwavering Sir Ernest Shackleton, they endured a relentless battle against the elements, stranded for months in a frozen sea and ultimately abandoning their beloved ship, the Endurance. Through sheer determination and unbreakable camaraderie, they overcame unimaginable hardships, including a treacherous...
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History Encounters unearths the greatest stories with the major events from The Berlin Wall to expand reader horizons for readers to be best informed. The Berlin Wall was the concrete manifestation of the Iron Curtain, which signified the profound ideological difference between the capitalist, democratic Western powers and the socialist, communist Soviet Union. After WWII ended, the Allied Powers carved up defeated Germany into four blocks. They did...
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Plunge into the depths of the ocean with "Exploring the Mariana Trench," a gripping tale of adventure and discovery in the deepest parts of our planet. This fascinating book takes readers on a journey to the bottom of the Earth's final frontier, where mystery, danger, and the unknown merge into an exhilarating exploration. Introducing "Exploring the Mariana Trench: A Deep-Sea Adventure." Dive into the heart of the ocean, where the pressure is immense...
13) Scandinavian History: From the Ice Age to the Modern Day, a Comprehensive Overview of Finland, Denma
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Delve into the captivating tales of Scandinavian History and uncover a world of remarkable events and extraordinary individuals! From the fierce Vikings who sailed across treacherous seas to the legendary Kings and Queens who left an indelible mark on the land.., every chapter unveils a tapestry of triumphs, struggles, and enduring legacies. This book offers a comprehensive exploration of Scandinavian History providing a window into the fascinating...
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Desde la más remota antigüedad, el hombre se ha sentido impresionado por las montañas. Las concibió, en principio como morada de los dioses, más tarde como reducto de misterios y amenazas y solo mucho más adelante se atrevió a emprender su descubrimiento. A partir de ese momento, la historia de la relación entre la montaña y el hombre se precipita: se suceden las conquistas, las hazañas... pero también las tragedias, que son su precio....
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PART I Introduction to Probability, Statistics, Time Series, and Spatial AnalysisIntroductionBrief History of Statistical and Probabilistic AnalysisComputersApplicationsTypes of VariablesProbability Theory and Random VariablesMethodologyDescriptive StatisticsInferential StatisticsPredictors, Models, and RegressionTime SeriesSpatial Data AnalysisMatrices and Multiple DimensionsOther Approaches: Process-Based ModelsBaby Steps: Calculations and GraphsExercisesComputer...
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It's been nearly four decades since Carl Sagan first addressed the general public from a scientist's perspective, confronting the possibility of extraterrestrial life. We've learned a lot in those years, and planetary scientist David Grinspoon is well prepared to explore this field with a new generation of readers. In Lonely Planets, Grinspoon investigates the big questions: How widespread are life and intelligence in the cosmos? Is life on Earth...
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In many respects, the discovery of the Pithecanthropus erectus appears to be one of the most important since the Neanderthal skull was brought to light in 1857, and hence the main facts concerning it deserve early notice in this Journal. This memoir contains a full description, with illustrations, of part of a skull, a molar tooth, and a femur, found in the later Tertiary strata of Java, and pertaining to a large anthropoid ape, which is believed...
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In the vast tapestry of human history, words have been the silent architects, building bridges, sparking revolutions, and sculpting societies. "Warriors of Words" dives deep into the potent world of rhetoric, unraveling its profound impact on civilizations across epochs.From the compelling oratories of Ancient Greece, where philosophers like Aristotle laid the very foundations of rhetorical techniques, to the impassioned speeches of Winston Churchill...
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