10000 results for 'Geographic, National'

This Is a Book for People Who Love National Parks is a charming guide to America's natural wonders. With 61 park profiles, quirky facts and modern illustrations, it's a celebration of the great...

Discover the fascinating world of toilet trivia. From bathroom facts and figures to geographical oddities and amusing anecdotes, this collection of fun facts is sure to entertain you in the most...

Cities worldwide share certain qualities that enable them to respond more effectively to global challenges than nation-states. These include pragmatism, civic trust, participation, and a democratic...

Britain alone: How a decade of conflict remade the nation by Liam Stanley explores how Britain's economy and politics have evolved over the past decade. The author argues that the 2008 global...

Foreign Bodies: Pandemics, Vaccines and the Health of Nations by Simon Schama is a gripping history that explores the human cost of infectious diseases and the scientific breakthroughs that have...

Big Outdoors for Little Explorers: Seaside Explore the big outdoors with these action-packed animal board books. Published in collaboration with the National Trust, this series of board books is...

Weathering the Quirks of Language: A Fascinating Look at Britain's Weather Obsession Discover the quirky and fascinating facts about Britain's favourite subject - the weather. This book delves into...

Behind the scenes of one of golf's most intriguing controversies lies a complex web of values, tactics, and power. In "The Battle for Augusta National", Alan Shipnuck delves into the story that...

A History of Swaffham National Schools by David Butters and Olive Wilson is a unique insight into the history of education in Norfolk, England. This book is the second in the 'Norfolk Documents'...

The Field Guide to the Lichens of Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers an in-depth exploration of the park's unique lichen biodiversity. With 909 recognized species, it is home to more lichens...

This comprehensive guide explores over 75 U.S. parks, monuments, and landmarks, covering all 60 national parks plus famous monuments and landmarks.With hundreds of color illustrations and photographs...

Nation and the Writing of History in China and Britain, 1880-1930 by Asier H. Aguirresarobe explores how nationalist worldviews influenced the practice of history in China and Britain through a...

The Making of Holy Russia: The Orthodox Church and Russian Nationalism Before the Revolution by John Stickland This book offers a critical study of the interaction between the Russian Orthodox Church...

A True Statesman: George H. W. Bush and the 'Indispensable Nation' by Robin RenwickThirty years since the end of his presidency, this biography offers a warm and affectionate portrait of a President...

Justice Without Borders: A Defence of Cosmopolitan Justice Against Nationalism and Patriotism. Cosmopolitan justice is often seen as being at odds with nationalist and patriotic commitments. However,...

Get ready for success in your National 5 Modern Studies exam with this fully updated study guide. Written by experts, it provides complete course notes and top tips to help you revise effectively.The...

The Paradox of Vulnerability: States, Nationalism, and the Financial Crisis By John L. Campbell and John A. Hall This book explores why small, culturally homogeneous nation-states in the advanced...

The SS Alibi Of A Nation, 1922-1945 by Gerald Reitlinger is a powerful exploration of the complex social machinery that enabled the Nazi regime's atrocities. Through original German documents and...

The American Dream: A Short History of an Idea that Shaped a Nation by Jim Cullen explores the meaning and evolution of the concept that has come to define America. This thought-provoking history...

The Sindhi National Struggle in Historical Context by Naseer Dashti is a historical narrative that explores the tumultuous journey of the Sindhi people over five thousand years. From ancient times to...

AlterNatives: A Radical Re-examination of Democracy and Identity. Ranu Samantrai's groundbreaking work challenges the notion of a harmonious, consensual society in liberal democratic nations. By...

Nationalizing the Body: A Study of Medical Practice in India This book challenges traditional views of 'western' medicine in India by locating medical practice within its cultural, social and...

Contemporary Ukraine: Dynamics of Post-Soviet Transformation by Taras Kuzio explores the complex transformation taking place in Ukraine since the end of communism. This book examines key aspects of...

How Tyrants Fall And How Nations Survive by Marcel DirsusDr Marcel Dirsus draws on extraordinary interviews to reveal the vulnerabilities of the world's strongmen, exploring how tyrants face constant...

Post-Ottoman Topologies: The Presence of the Past in the Era of the Nation-State explores how collective memories of the Ottoman Empire are understood and transmitted through time. This volume...

In times of heightened national security, scholars and activists from communities under suspicion often face immense pressure to conform. When they raise questions about government policies, these...

The NHS Britain's National Health Service, 1948-2020 by Susan Cohen is a beautifully illustrated introduction to the history of the National Health Service, tracing its development from its origins...

The National Museum of African American History and Culture Official Guide is a comprehensive guide to the Smithsonian's newest museum. This fully illustrated guide takes visitors on a journey...

A Ghost Thrills America: A True Haunting that Enthralled a Nation In 1932, a mysterious singing ghost was reported in a Joliet Prison graveyard, drawing visitors from across the United States. The...

This memoir recounts Brian Holdich's experiences during his two years of National Service in the British Army from 1955 to 1957. Serving as an Infantry Soldier, he reflects on everyday life in the...

Songs of the Gorilla Nation: My Journey Through Autism is a deeply personal and thought-provoking memoir that explores the author's experiences with autism. Dawn Prince-Hughes recounts her journey...

Radiation Nation: Three Mile Island and the Political Transformation of the 1970s by Natasha Zaretsky explores one of the most pivotal moments in American history, the near-meltdown at the Three Mile...

Explore the story behind one of the most significant student-led movements in recent US history. Parkland Students Challenge the National Rifle Association delves into the events and implications of...

The Kingship of Christ and the Conversion of the Jewish Nation by Fr Denis Fahey explores the relationship between Christianity and society. Fr. Fahey argues that Christians have a responsibility to...

Scott Straus examines the complex factors that contribute to genocide in contemporary Africa, exploring why some countries have experienced large-scale violence while others have not. Straus's...

The Rise of National Socialism in the Bavarian Highlands: A Microhistory of Murnau 1919-1933 by Edith Raim offers a unique perspective on the rise of national socialism in Germany, focusing on the...

The Multicultural Riddle: Rethinking National, Ethnic, and Religious Identities by Gerd Baumann explores the complexities of multiculturalism. It asks how to establish justice and equality between...

Neo-Hindutva explores the recent proliferation and evolution of Hindu nationalism - the majoritarian, right wing, assertive ideology that is transforming contemporary India.This book examines the...

Russian National Interests and the Current Crisis in Russia by Henry Trofimenko explores the national interests of Russia as indicated by its current policies and public discussions within high-level...

This issue of Hot Cars Magazine features an in-depth look at the RPM Nationals from Santa Margarita, CA, as well as coverage from other notable events including the Hot Rod Hill Climbs and Valley...

The Remarkable Saga of a Nation and a City is an epic account of the mass migration from Ireland to Glasgow in the mid-nineteenth century. This story brings to life the horrors of the Great Famine...

The Meiji Restoration of 1868 was a pivotal moment in world history, marking a revolutionary shift that paralleled the American and French Revolutions. This book offers a fresh perspective on the...

The Power Worshippers Inside the Dangerous Rise of Religious Nationalism by Katherine Stewart A deeply reported investigation into the Religious Right's rise to political power, revealing a...

The hulk of Henry VIII's flagship has been raised from the seabed, sparking a national conversation about heritage and identity. In this thought-provoking book, Patrick Wright explores how history...

Discourses of Borders and the Nation in the USA: A Discourse-historical Analysis explores how borders are used as mechanisms of power to invoke different notions of national identity in contemporary...

The New White Nationalism in America: Its Challenge to Integration by Carol M. Swain A growing movement in America seeks to promote white identity and interests, using argument and persuasion rather...

Get the support you need to succeed in National 5 Applications of Mathematics with this fully updated study guide. Written by an expert in the field, it combines comprehensive course notes with...

This Tenth Anniversary Edition of Who Is Black? brings the story up to date with an epilogue that highlights recent challenges to the one-drop rule. F. James Davis examines revealing responses to his...

The Myth of Manliness in Irish National Culture, 1880-1922 by Joseph Valente explores the complex and often contradictory notion of manhood in Irish nationalism during a pivotal period. This study...

The Struggle to Define a New Balkan Nation Tensions between Greece and Macedonia have long been a contentious issue in the region. As the former Yugoslavia broke apart, the dispute over Macedonia's...

Help your child prepare for their Year 2 SATs reading tests with confidence. Scholastic's practice tests are fully in line with the National Curriculum for England, providing a realistic and familiar...

Public Corruption: Regional and National Perspectives on Procurement Fraud by Petter Gottschalk and Perry Stanislas presents a comprehensive analysis of the practice of public corruption. This volume...

The Global Justice Movement: Cross-national and Transnational Perspectives by Donatella Della Porta This book examines the global justice movement, a new wave of protest that has led to transnational...

A collection of ten plays for young people, specially commissioned by the National Theatre for the Connections Festival 2012. This anthology brings together diverse themes and stories from around the...

Katrina Palmer: A Research-Led Practice This publication is the first comprehensive survey of Katrina Palmer's career, introducing her innovative research-led practice to a broad audience. Palmer's...

Strategies for National Sustainable Development: A Handbook for Their Planning and Implementation provides guidance for those involved in developing national sustainable development strategies...

This comprehensive student book provides complete coverage for the BTEC Level 3 National Supplementary Award. It includes all four mandatory units plus eight popular optional units, giving you...

Economic Nationalism in Old and New States explores how economic policies are shaped by national identity and interests. First published in 1968, this book brings together contributions from social...

The Wide, Wide Sea by Anna Wilson is a heartwarming story about a young child's special connection with a seal at the seaside. As their imagination takes them on an unforgettable journey, they...

The Birth of a Nation by Paul McEwan is a study that considers both the film's afterlife and its creation. Comprising a decade of archival research, this richly detailed work assesses the film's...

National 5 Chemistry Revision Guide with Online Edition is a comprehensive study aid for students preparing for their SQA exams. This CGP Revision Guide is specifically designed for the National 5...

Lost Kingdom: A History of Russian Nationalism from Ivan the Great to Vladimir PutinThis timely and thought-provoking history explores Russia's centuries-long effort to expand its boundaries and...

Unidentified flying objects have long been a topic of public fascination, but what role have governments played in the phenomenon? Richard M. Dolan's comprehensive study, UFOs and the National...

The North-West Is Our Mother: The Story of Louis Riel's People, the Métis Nation by Jean Teillet. The history of Canada's Indigenous peoples is often told in fragments, but one chapter remains...

Writing Scottishness: A Collection of Essays Exploring Literary Manifestations and National Identity. This collection of fourteen essays examines the complex relationships between literature,...

The American Family and the Fear of National Decline, 1968-1980 In the aftermath of Vietnam and during an era of economic recession, anxieties about the future of the nuclear family collided with...

Inventing Ireland: The Literature of the Modern Nation by Declan Kiberd explores the spirit and vision of Irishness that defined the country's literary revival from 1890 to 1922. This period saw the...

SAP Nation 3.0: Manifest Destiny is a comprehensive analysis of SAP's turnaround and its implications for the global tech industry. Five years ago, the company faced significant challenges, but today...

The War on Drugs has its roots in Christian nationalism. This book explores how American Protestants linked drug use with immorality and launched the temperance movement over a century ago, setting...

The Integration Nation: Immigration and Colonial Power in Liberal Democracies by Adrian Favell The concept of 'immigrant integration' is widely used to address the challenges of large-scale...

Rhetorics of Belonging: Nation, Narration and Israel/Palestine by Anna Bernard explores how Palestinian and Israeli writers respond to expectations about their work, challenging debates about the...

Psychology in the Service of National Security explores how military psychologists have contributed to U.S. security and advanced the discipline of psychology. Their work has led to significant...

A Development Economist in the United Nations Reasons for Hope by Richard JollyThis memoir offers an insider's perspective on the work of a development economist at the United Nations, from 1982 to...

Understanding Masculine Hegemony: A New Approach to Hindu Nationalism This book presents an innovative approach to understanding the complex relationships between gender, nationalism, and the social...

This second edition of National 4 and 5 Modern Studies: Social Issues in the UK provides comprehensive coverage of the changes to the course content and prepares students for the new National 5 exam...

The traditional narrative of British history is often one of continuity, but David Edgerton's major new history breaks out of this mould to redefine what it means to be British. From the 1940s to the...

Creating Germans Abroad explores how the German community in Namibia navigated their identity and sense of belonging after World War I. Daniel Walther examines the complex issues of Germanness, race,...

En-Gendering India offers an innovative interpretation of the role that gender played in defining the Indian state during both the colonial and postcolonial eras. This study examines representations...

Narrating Postcolonial Arab Nations brings together canonical and lesser-known works from the last half century to explore colonial continuities and consequences in the Arab world. Lindsey Moore...

Theatrical Nation: Jews and Other Outlandish Englishmen in Georgian Britain by Michael Ragussis explores how the Georgian theater reflected the complex identity of England as a culturally mixed...

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, 2018, 64 pages, hardcover, EnglishDiscover the rich heritage of London's most iconic buildings through stunning original architectural drawings from The National Archives,...

Ecological Debt: Global Warming and the Wealth of NationsThis updated edition explores how our lifestyles are affecting the planet and the world's poorest, who bear the burden of unpaid ecological...

The horse culture of the Sioux Nation was short-lived, lasting only 170 years. Yet in that time, the sub-tribes of the Teton people left an indelible mark on the world's imagination through their...

A Seat at the Table: New Zealand and the United Nations Security Council 2015-2016 This book offers a unique perspective on global politics, focusing on New Zealand's experience as a non-permanent...

Identifying with Nationality: Europeans, Ottomans, and Egyptians in AlexandriaBy Will Hanley, this book explores how nationality became the defining category of identification in the Mediterranean...

This new history of Spain during Alfonso XIII's reign (1902-1931) challenges traditional views of the period as a time of stagnation. In reality, Spain underwent significant modernisation, with...

The Europe Coloring Book: 45 Maps with Capitals and National Symbols is an interactive way to learn about the geography of Europe. With unique illustrations for each country, this coloring book...

Treasures of Ukraine chronicles the arts and heritage of Ukraine at a time when the country's people, culture, landmarks, and artworks are facing destruction and devastation. This record of...

Discover the rich history and craftsmanship of tapestries in this beautifully illustrated study. Over 600 historic examples hang in National Trust properties in England and Wales, showcasing the...

Yugoslavia: A Nation Born of Tension and Conflict. The history of Yugoslavia is a complex and tumultuous tale of a nation forged from diverse cultures, languages, and traditions. Formed in the...

The Gardener's Almanac 2025 is a month-by-month guide for gardening enthusiasts, packed with new features and advice to help you make the most of your gardening year. This edition includes timely...

Derek Walcott's poetry and plays are deeply rooted in his efforts to reimagine West Indian society since its emergence from colonial rule. This study by Paul Breslin explores how Walcott's work...

Saturated with God: A Cry for Nation-Changing RevivalThis book offers a compelling vision of what the Church can be today, shining with the love and power of God. It explores the profound images of...

Walter Kaiser challenges traditional views on the relationship between the Old and New Testaments in this thought-provoking exploration of Israel's mission to the nations.The author argues that,...

Resisting United Nations Security Council Resolutions by Sufyan Droubi explores the complex issue of resistance to UN Security Council resolutions. This book presents a theory of lawful resistance,...

Selected writings from Rosa Luxemburg, a key figure in the development of modern socialism. This collection includes her thought-provoking essays on topics such as the relationship between subject...

Explore America's incredible national parks with Lonely Planet's comprehensive guide. This beautifully presented hardcover book features 62 parks, including three new additions, and offers expert...

The National Health Service: Celebrating 75 Years of Care for All. The NHS has been at the heart of British life for over seven decades, providing universal healthcare to all citizens regardless of...

The Appin Murder: The Killing That Shook a Nation In May 1752, a rider was assassinated on a hillside in the Scottish Highlands, sparking a chain of events that would have far-reaching consequences...

Data Centers: Edges of a Wired Nation explores the complex politics of data centers through photography and essays. Often hidden in plain sight, these structures are the backbone of our internet,...