Looks at the ways the global form of capitalism affects our lives. This book analyzes how changes in work ethic, in our attitudes toward merit and talent, and in public... Læs mere
Outlandish alchemist and magician, political intelligencer, apocalyptic prophet, and converser with angels, John Dee (1527 - 1609) was one of the most colourful and... Læs mere
Thoroughly revised and updated, a new edition of the most popular guide to the UN for students and interested readers
An important reassessment of the later career and life of a beloved baroque artist
A sweeping history of premodern architecture told through the material of stone
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