Manuel: 1971 books

When Marco Polo arrived at the court of the Great Khan Pekin had just been rebuilt. Kublai Khan was at the height of his glory. Polo rose rapidly in favour and became governor of an important district. In this way he gained first-hand knowledge of a great civilisation and described it with astounding accuracy and detail.

No dia 1 de novembro de 1755 a cidade de Lisboa foi atingida por um dos maiores terremotos jamais registados em todo o mundo. Como se não bastasse a destruição provocada pelo abalo, a cidade foi ainda fustigada pela ressaca das águas do Tejo que invadiram as zonas mais...

Both heroic and tragic, this novel captures the spirit, energy, and imagination of the 1960s' Chicano movement-a massive and intense struggle across a broad spectrum of political and cultural issues-through the passionate story of the King of the Chicanos, Ramón Hidalgo. From his very humble beginnings...

A myth-busting account of the tragedies, trials, and successes of undocumented immigration in the United States. For decades now, America’s polarizing debate over immigration revolved around a set of one-dimensional characters and unchallenged stereotypes. The resulting policies—from the...

Essays by some of the world's leading educators provide a revolutionary portrait of new ideas and developments in education that can influence the possibility of social and political change. The authors take into account such diverse terrain as feminism, ecology, media, and individual liberty in their...

Until quite recently, almost no philosophers trained in the continental tradition saw anything of value in realism. The situation in analytic philosophy was always different, but in continental philosophy realism was usually treated as a pseudo-problem. That is no longer the case. In this provocative...

"Lucidly written, widely informed, and uncompromisingly honest -- a valuable expose." Michael Parenti "Documents the stunning success of a network of wealthy donors and corporations in creating and sustaining a set of think tanks, legal action groups, and media strategies." Gary...

Presidential candidates are a breed apart, often propelled by traits that have shaped their careers and have deep roots in personal histories. Often their greatest strength can turn at supernova speed into their greatest weakness. The exact qualities that set them apart from the field trip them up eventually...

¿Percibe el público la oferta de una librería tal cual se plantea desde la dirección? ¿Cómo erradicar el problema del maltrato a libros en una biblioteca? ¿Produce la programación de un festival de cine algún efecto social? ¿De qué depende el éxito de la relación entre exhibidores teatrales...

The Best And Worst Of World War 1 and 2 Tanks, Armored Car, Military Vehicles, Tank Of Terrors, Tanks and Armored Fighting Vehicles  

A stunningly beautiful backdrop where cultures meet, meld, and thrive, the U.S.–Mexico borderlands is one of the most dynamic regions in the Americas. On the Border explores little-known corners of this fascinating area of the world in a rich collection of essays. Beginning with an exploration of...

This publication is the outcome of a conference marking the beginning of South Africa's third decade of democracy hosted in November 2014 by the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection and the Thabo Mbeki African Leadership Institute at the University of South Africa.

The most comprehensive Biography yet of Albert Schweitzer. This book is your ultimate resource for Albert Schweitzer. Here you will find the most up-to-date 133 Success Facts, Information, and much more.In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is...

Amidst the Church's continuing clergy sex abuse crisis and the suspicions the public might have about celibacy and Catholic priesthood, Living Celibacy hopes to make what constitutes healthy celibate living as accessible to priests and the public as what constitutes a healthy marriage.