1879 results for 'Schl, Stiftung Humboldt Forum Im Berliner'

The Humboldt Forum: A New Space for Art and Culture In 2013, a major construction project was completed in Berlin's Museum Island, bringing together art, culture, education, and science under one...

The Reconstruction of Berlin Palace Façade, Architecture and Sculpture By Stiftung Humboldt Forum im Berliner Schloss Hirmer, 2021 This comprehensive overview tells the story of Germany's biggest...

A poignant and thought-provoking novel about friendship and redemption, Humboldt's Gift tells the story of two men whose lives are forever changed by an unexpected legacy from one to the other.The...

Alexander von Humboldt: A Life of Contrasts This concise biography offers a fresh perspective on the life and work of Alexander von Humboldt, a polymath who embodied the contradictions of his time...

Wilhelm von Humboldt's linguistic philosophy has had a lasting impact on our understanding of language and its relationship to thought. This concise and rigorously researched book clarifies the main...

Alexander von Humboldt: A Life Shaped by Science. This biography explores the complex and multifaceted life of Alexander von Humboldt, one of the most celebrated figures of late-modern science...

Dining with Humboldt Squid by E. K. Wicher is a gripping mystery that delves into the darker side of human nature and the devastating impact of plastic pollution on our oceans. In this third volume...

Alexander von Humboldt was a world-famous explorer, naturalist and scientist in his time. He led two major scientific expeditions: one into the South American rain forest and another into Siberia...

Discover the artistic and architectural heritage of Berlin through Andreas Schlüter's works. This comprehensive guide takes you on a journey through the city's most famous buildings, accompanied by...

Doing Diversity in Museums and Heritage: A Berlin Ethnography by Sharon Macdonald explores how museums and heritage institutions address difference and promote diversity. This major ethnography...

The Invention of Humboldt challenges long-held assumptions about Alexander von Humboldt and his world, offering a fresh perspective on the life and legacy of this influential figure.Edited by leading...

Locomotive steam whistles echo no more in the forests of north California's coast. A century ago, Humboldt and Mendocino Counties had over 40 railroads bringing logs out of the forest to mills at the...

The Roman Forum by David Watkin The ruins of the Roman Forum in Rome are one of the most famous landmarks of antiquity. Yet for many visitors, the site remains an enigmatic and intimidating place to...

Alexander von Humboldt: A Visionary's Quest to Understand Nature. This biography reveals the extraordinary life of Alexander von Humboldt, a pioneering naturalist who transformed our understanding of...

Alexander von Humboldt: The Man Who Saw Too Much. Alexander von Humboldt was a man of extraordinary curiosity and vision. His life was a testament to his boundless enthusiasm for discovery and...

Faces & Spaces: 40 Years Aedes Architecture ForumThis comprehensive collection looks back at four decades of the Aedes Architecture Forum, one of the world's most esteemed spaces for architecture and...

Alexander von Humboldt was a man with a unique perspective on the world. As a child, he struggled to fit in with his peers, but it wasn't until he discovered his passion for collecting plants that he...

The Berliners explores the intertwined lives of six individuals connected to Friedrichstrasse 19 in Berlin. Through time-traveling narratives, the novel delves into the city's tumultuous history,...

Irving Berlin: A Life of Genius and Music. Irving Berlin was arguably the greatest composer of American popular music. His career spanned nine decades, during which he wrote over 1,500 tunes,...

The German Tradition of Self-Cultivation 'Bildung' from Humboldt to Thomas Mann By W. H. Bruford Cambridge University Press, 2010 In the 19th century, the concept of Bildung, or self-cultivation,...

Berlin Typography by Jesse Simon Explore the visually striking typography that gives Berlin its unique character. From monumental neoclassical structures to vibrant street signs, the city's...

The Berlin 1945 Battlefield Guide Part 2 - The Battle of Berlin A detailed and absorbing guide to the final days of Hitler's regime in Berlin, vividly described by historian and battlefield guide...

Isaiah Berlin's thought has had a profound impact on intellectual history and moral philosophy. Yet, his contributions to these fields are often overlooked in academic circles. Berlin's central idea...

The Etruscans in Berlin: A Vivid Overview of Etruscan Culture Works of art by the Etruscans, the legendary people from central Italy, have been on display at the Altes Museum in Berlin since 2010...

Berlin is a masterful work of historical fiction that brings to life the vibrant city of Weimar Germany in the years leading up to the rise of fascism. Jason Lutes' meticulously researched and...

Berlin, a city that seamlessly blends relaxation and vibrancy, is often referred to as the Athens of the Spree River. Spanning nearly 12,000 square miles, Berlin is a world-class destination in...

Berlin Tales: Stories from the City's Storytellers A collection of seventeen translated stories associated with Berlin, reflecting on the city's fascinating recent history and its image to immigrants...

Building for Everyday Life: A Guide to Sustainable Architecture by Jürgen Tietz. Baumschlager Eberle Berlin was established in 2010 with a unique mandate. This international architecture firm has...

Berlin Calling: A Story of Anarchy, Music, the Wall, and the Birth of the New Berlin In 1989, the fall of the Berlin Wall marked a pivotal moment in modern history. This never-before-told account...

Berlin: Capital of the Reich. In the heyday of the Weimar Republic, Berlin's streets were overrun by communist gangs, while the SA-Men rose to power in other parts of Germany. The city was a...

Checkmate in Berlin: The First Battle of the Cold War The aftermath of World War II saw Berlin in ruins, its population struggling to survive amidst rubble and power outages. As Soviet forces...

It's Midnight In Berlin: A True Story of An American Girl in War-Torn Germany 1946-47 By Pat McMann Gilchrist In the aftermath of World War II, a young American woman embarked on an extraordinary...

Berlin Finale is a gripping novel set against the backdrop of war-torn Berlin in April 1945. As the Nazi regime crumbles, a small group of resistance fighters continues to resist, driven by...

Berlin Blues by Sven Regener A life of leisure in 1980s Berlin is turned upside down when Herr Lehmann's carefully constructed existence begins to unravel. A series of unexpected events threatens his...

Berlin, a city of contrasts, where a vibrant modern culture thrives amidst a troubled history. From its humble beginnings as a small settlement surrounded by bog to its current status as a crucial...

Bryn Turnbull's sweeping love story brings to life the tumultuous era of Berlin 1961. Against the backdrop of the city's division, a young couple's lives are forever changed when they're torn apart...

The Berlin Defence: A Reliable Response to 1.e4 e5 For chess players facing 1.e4 with 1...e5, finding a solid response is crucial. One solution is the Berlin Defence, which has been successfully used...

The Roman Forum is a fascinating destination in Rome, steeped in history and intrigue. This area was once the heart of the Roman Empire, where decisions were made that affected people across vast...

Chris Schneider is a top agent at Private Berlin, Germany's headquarters for the world's most powerful investigation firm. His methods are kept secret as he tackles Private's most high-profile cases...

Set against the vibrant backdrop of 1930s Berlin, Goodbye to Berlin is a poignant novella that explores the lives of those living under threat from the rise of the Nazis. This book introduces the...

Berlin, 1938, was a city on the brink of war. For fledgling reporter Georgie Young and her colleague Max Spender, arriving in Berlin alongside fellow Londoner meant entering the eye of the storm. As...

Berlin: A City's Story Berlin, one of Europe's greatest cities, has been at the heart of European history for centuries. This engaging biography celebrates its fascinating story, from medieval...

The Philosophy of Isaiah Berlin by Johnny Lyons Isaiah Berlin's intellectual journey took an unexpected turn when he decided to leave philosophy behind and focus on the history of ideas. This shift...

Berlin. The Passenger. For Explorers of the World. Ediz. a Colori This fully-illustrated collection brings together the best new writing, photography, art, and reportage from around the world. It...

Berliners by Vesper Stamper is a gripping story about two brothers living in a city torn apart by division and family fracture. In 1961, Rudi and Peter Möser-Fleischmann find themselves on opposite...

The Ghosts of Berlin: Confronting German History in the Urban Landscape by Brian Ladd In this thought-provoking exploration, historian Brian Ladd examines the complex relationships between...

Berlin Book Three: City of Light by Jason Lutes The final act in Jason Lutes's acclaimed graphic novel trilogy brings to a close the story of Berlin's citizens as Nazism rises. As Hitler arrives in...

Death in Berlin by M. M. Kaye is a well-plotted mystery set against the backdrop of war-scarred Berlin in the early 1950s. Miranda Brand's vacation takes a turn for the ominous when a fortune in lost...

Berlin in the Cold War 1959 to 1966 by Allan Hailstone is a unique visual record of a city torn apart by conflict. Between 1959 and 1966, the author captured nearly 200 photographs on the streets of...

Berlin Nights is a collection of intense, other-worldly and sensual black-and-white photographs that capture the surreal character of Berlin at night. German photographer Christian Reister scours the...

Berlin: A City of Contrasts In the aftermath of World War I, Berlin emerged as a city of stark contrasts. Its streets were home to both hedonism and business, with disabled veterans, prostitutes, and...

David Hare reflects on Berlin, a city he has visited many times, yet still feels is elusive. In this meditation, he explores Germany's restored capital and its place in European history. In contrast,...

Berlin, 1963. A pivotal moment in the Cold War, marked by a high-stakes spy swap. Martin Keller, an American physicist, finds himself at the centre of a complex web of intrigue. His most prized...

Berlin Imagine a City by Rory MacLean Berlin is a city of fragments and ghosts, shaped by the lives of those who have lived, dreamed, and shaped its history. From the medieval balladeer to the...

A Woman in Berlin: Diary 20 April 1945 to 22 June 1945 This is a deeply affecting account of life in Berlin during the final months of World War II. Written in a stark and vivid diary, the author...

The Berlin Wall: A City Divided In 1961, a sudden and dramatic barrier appeared overnight, splitting the city of Berlin into two parts. This concrete border, known as the Berlin Wall, was erected to...

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum is a fast-paced comedy musical that explores the complexities of love and relationships. When Pseudolus, a slave, tries to win his own freedom by...

Leaving Berlin is a gripping post-war story that explores the complexities of espionage and survival in a city torn apart by defeat and betrayal. Set against the backdrop of Soviet occupation, the...

The Berlin Gambit is a gripping WWII thriller based on real events. In 1942, Police Chief Investigator Rolf Schneider is tasked with investigating the assassination of a high-ranking figure in the...

Isaiah Berlin A Life by Michael Ignatieff is a magisterial biography that delves into the life and thought of one of the 20th century's most influential thinkers. Through exclusive interviews with...

Naked Love Berlin is a sexy and humorous novel that explores the lives of four gay and bisexual men as they navigate love, lust, and identity in modern-day Berlin.Through their stories, the author...

Beer Hiking Berlin: Discover the Best of the City's Craft Beer Scene on Foot. Explore 40 unique hikes in and around Berlin, each one leading to a local brewery or brewpub. From tranquil lakeside...

The Roman Forum: A History and Legacy of the Center of Rome's Empire. Located at the heart of ancient Rome, the Forum was the epicenter of the empire's activities. Its unique topography, situated...

Berlin 2019. A young writer's brutal attack leaves her sister Nina Bergmann with a nightmare that threatens to destroy her life. As she searches for answers, Nina uncovers dark secrets about her...

Berlin 1943. A city torn apart by war and suspicion. August Schlegel is drawn into a complex web of murder and deceit, as he investigates a series of gruesome killings that challenge everything he...

Berlin, 1938. As tensions rise and Germany teeters on the brink of war, a young reporter finds herself at the heart of the storm. Alongside her fellow Londoner, she navigates a city swathed in red...

Walking in Berlin offers a unique glimpse into the vibrant city of Weimar-era Berlin. Originally published in 1929, this collection of essays weaves together observations of the city's rhythm and...

The Berlin Shadow by Jonathan Lichtenstein is a deeply moving memoir that spans three timeframes. It tells the story of a father and son's attempt to confront the defining trauma of the twentieth...

A powerful story of love and forgiveness set against the backdrop of a shattered city. Ellen Feldman's Return to Berlin is a heart-wrenching tale of a woman haunted by a heartbreaking secret, who...

Discover the complex and fascinating history of Berlin through nine self-guided tours. Revolutionary Berlin is the first English-language guidebook to explore the city's radical past, from 19th...

Winter in Berlin by Ian Robert Mitchell In the midst of late January, a subtle shift from winter to spring is evident in London. However, as travel takes him east, the cold intensifies. By the time...

The Fall of Berlin: Rare Photographs from Wartime Archives by Ian Baxter In March 1945, the Soviet Army closed in on Berlin, marking the beginning of the end for the Third Reich. This Images of War...

Berlin Rising: A Biography of a CityThis engaging narrative explores the complex history of Berlin, from its medieval roots to the fall of the Berlin Wall and reunification. The story is told through...

Berlin Diary is a personal account of life in Nazi Germany at the start of World War II. By the late 1930s, Adolf Hitler had consolidated power in Germany, leading the world into war. A young foreign...

The Berlin Wall: 13 August 1961-9 November 1989 A gripping account of one of the most pivotal moments in modern history, this book tells the story of the post-war political conflict that led to the...

From the Berlin Journal is a unique and insightful collection of excerpts from Max Frisch's personal journal. Written between 1946 and 1971, these entries offer a candid glimpse into the life of one...

Pieces of Berlin 2019-2023A collection of photographs by Florian Reischauer, showcasing the city's vibrant art scene over four years.Published in English and featuring 197 pages, this paperback...

The Battle of Berlin 1945 by Tony Le Tissier In January 1945, the Soviet Union launched Operation Berlin, a massive assault on the German capital that would prove to be one of the bloodiest battles...

Cold War Berlin: An Island City Volume 2: The Berlin Wall 1950-1961 by Andrew Long The formation of the DDR in 1949 marked a turning point for its citizens, with many choosing to leave for a new life...

Berlin: A City Shaped by Its PastThis engaging introduction to Berlin's history explores the city's transformation over time through ten vignettes, examining periods and regimes that shaped its...

The Last Dance Over the Berlin Wall by Lisa Selvidge is a story of young love and decadence set against the backdrop of West Berlin in the 1980s. In this tale, a chance encounter between two people...

The Man from Berlin: A Gregor Reinhardt Novel by Luke McCallinIn 1943, a brutal double murder in Sarajevo sets off a complex web of intrigue and deception. Captain Gregor Reinhardt, a military...

Berlin, 1963. A clandestine spy swap takes place at a discreet border crossing near the Charite hospital complex. Two American students caught helping people escape over the wall are traded for a...

The World Economic Forum: A Multi-stakeholder Approach to Global GovernanceThis book explores the complexities and controversies surrounding the World Economic Forum, one of the most influential yet...

Detective Inspector Gereon Rath is at the centre of a gripping thriller set in Berlin's seedy underworld during the 1920s. In 1929, the city is a vibrant metropolis of post-war Germany, full of bars,...

Berlin in the early 1990s was a city of transformation. As the Berlin Wall came down, the central district of Berlin-Mitte began to flourish with a new movement. Artists, musicians, and club owners...

Conflict can be a source of fear and anxiety for many of us. However, by creating open forums where all voices are heard, we can transform conflicts into opportunities for growth and understanding...

A poignant and epic love story set against the backdrop of World War II. Ellie Nightingale boards a sleeper train to Cornwall with only her violin and a diary, but finds solace in the company of...

Berlin in the 2010s has long been seen as a city of dreams, but for Ashkan Sahihi, it was also a place of rediscovery. In his latest series, 'Beautiful Berlin Boys', he finds himself drawn to young,...

Jana Sanskriti: A Unique Approach to Theatre and Democracy in India This book offers a unique first-hand account of Jana Sanskriti Centre's growth and development since its founding in 1985. Artistic...

Citix60: Berlin is your insider's guide to this vibrant city, curated by a select group of artists, designers, and creatives who call Berlin home. Get an authentic look at the hidden gems that make a...

Berlin Then and Now explores the dramatic transformation of Berlin over the past century, juxtaposing archival photographs of the city's iconic landmarks with modern views of the same scenes today...

Berlin Now: The Rise of the City and the Fall of the Wall Over the past five decades, Berlin has undergone a transformation like no other city. Divided in 1961, reunited in 1989, it has evolved into...

Ava Müller's life is turned upside down when she discovers a shocking secret about her parents and her country. In 1943 Berlin, Ava is a proud supporter of the German war effort, but her world is...

The Berlin Principle by J. G. Jenkinson is a thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of human experience through three interconnected storylines set in different eras and locations. A...

George Blake's remarkable story is at the heart of this gripping account of the Berlin Tunnel and the greatest conspiracy of the Cold War. Steve Vogel masterfully weaves together the intricate...

Berlin's history is palpable in its streets and buildings. The city's past - of Europe, Germany, and the 20th century's complexities - lingers in the air around old Hinterhofs and deserted railway...

William Cochrane's next mission takes him back to Berlin, a city he knows intimately. In 1943, as the United States has been at war for over a year, Cochrane is ordered by Washington to report to the...

April 1945. As the Red Army prepares to launch its final assault on Berlin, German scientists near the Baltic Sea perfect a guidance system for the V2 rocket, codenamed Diamondstream. This technology...

David Bowie's Berlin years were marked by both artistic innovation and personal struggle. In 1976, he left Los Angeles to settle in West Berlin, where he would create some of his most critically...