Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Berlin, Germany.Berlin is best known for its historical associations as the German capital, internationalism and tolerance, lively nightlife, its many cafes, clubs, and bars, street art, and numerous museums, palaces, and other sites of historic interest.Berlin's architecture is quite varied. Although badly damaged in the final years of World War II and broken apart during the Cold War, Berlin has reconstructed itself greatly, e...

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Vienna, Austria.Vienna is the capital of the Republic of Austria. It is by far the largest city in Austria (with a population of 1.7m), as well as its cultural, economic, and political centre. As the former home of the Habsburg court and its various empires, the city still has the trappings of the imperial capital it once was, and the historic city centre is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.Vienna is famous for its co...

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Prague, Czech Republic. Prague is the capital city and largest city of the Czech Republic. It is one of the larger cities of Central Europe and has served as the capital of the historic region of Bohemia for centuries. This magical city of bridges, cathedrals, gold-tipped towers and church domes, has been mirrored by the the swan-filled Vltava River for more than ten centuries. Almost undamaged by WWII, Prague's compa...

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Budapest, Hungary.   Budapest, the capital city of Hungary, has green parks full of charming sights, museums that inspire, and a pulsating nightlife on par with its European counterparts.  As such, Budapest is one of Europe's most delightful and enjoyable cities. Thanks to its ideal location, its inhabitants' hospitality and its memorable monuments Budapest is often referred to as the "Little Paris ...

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to the Czech Republic.The Czech Republic is not a large country but has a rich and eventful history. From time immemorial Czechs, Germans, Jews and Slovaks, as well as Italian stonemasons and stucco workers, French tradesmen and deserters from Napoleon’s army have all lived and worked here, all influencing one another. For centuries they jointly cultivated their land, creating works that still command our respect and admiration today. It i...

Out of Control in the 21st Century by Nathan Wilson explores how modern social and moral problems stem from humanity's rejection of God and misunderstanding of sin. Using the biblical account of Adam and Eve, the book explains how temptation, deception, and disobedience introduced sin into the world and continue to influence people today. Wilson describes how Satan manipulates human desires, leading to guilt, division, and generational patterns of destructive behavior. Despite these conseq...

Native Americans in the United States, similar to other indigenous people, created political, economic, and social movements to meet and adjust to major changes that impacted their cultures. For centuries, Native Americans dealt with the onslaught of non-Indian land claims, the appropriation of their homelands, and the destruction of their ways of life. Through various movements, Native Americans accepted, rejected, or acclimated to the nontraditional worldviews of the colonizers and their...

This edited collection delves into the horrors of November 1938 and to what degree they portended the Holocaust, demonstrating the varied reactions of Western audiences to news about the pogrom against the Jews. A pattern of stubborn governmental refusal to help German Jews to any large degree emerges throughout the book. Much of this was in response to uncertain domestic economic conditions and underlying racist attitudes towards Jews. Contrasting this was the outrage expressed by ordinar...

  Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Zagreb, Croatia.   Zagreb is a city in Central Croatia and is the capital of Croatia.  It is a vibrant city of 800,000 people (metropolitan area: 1,200,000). Zagreb boasts a charming medieval 'old city' with architecture and cobbled streets reminiscent of Vienna, Budapest, Prague and other Central-European capitals.    It is visited by o...

Native Americans in the United States, similar to other indigenous people, created political, economic, and social movements to meet and adjust to major changes that impacted their cultures. For centuries, Native Americans dealt with the onslaught of non-Indian land claims, the appropriation of their homelands, and the destruction of their ways of life. Through various movements, Native Americans accepted, rejected, or accommodated themselves to the nontraditional worldviews of the coloniz...

This illustrated Travel Guide is a part of the Mobi Sights series, our concise guides that only feature the most essential information on city attractions. This guide is designed for optimal navigation on eReaders, smartphones, and other mobile electronic devices. Inside you will find a locator map and a list of top attractions linked to individual articles. Addresses, telephones, hours of operation and admissions information are included. The guide also features an itiner...

This illustrated Travel Guide is a part of the Mobi Sights series, our concise guides that only feature the most essential information on city attractions. This guide is designed for optimal navigation on eReaders, smartphones, and other mobile electronic devices. Inside you will find a locator map and a list of top attractions linked to individual articles. Addresses, telephones, hours of operation and admissions information are included. The guide also features an itiner...