This textbook offers a survey of the history of Central Europe since 1848, from the ‘Springtime of Nations’, through the world wars and communist period, to NATO and EU membership. With an emphasis on nation-building, it gives the reader a better understanding of not just political history but also of the region’s economic development and of everyday life. The book brings the reader right up to the present, considering contemporary issues such as the impact of the 2015 refugee crisis, migr...

Enver Hoxha, one of the most fanatical communist leaders of the twentieth century, ruled Albania for forty years. He was a Stalinist modernizer who sought to pull his country out of its peripheral status through rapid industrialization and diplomatic cunning. Albania transitioned from one ideological alliance to another, breaking first with Tito’s Yugoslavia, then Khrushchev’s USSR and lastly post-Maoist China. Masterfully exploiting rivalries within the communist bloc, Hoxha was able to e...

The new world order as it stood after the apparent end of the Cold War and the collapse of the USSR was greeted with enthusiasm and optimism almost everywhere, but especially in the West. Less than a quarter century later that optimism has faded dramatically, with the rise of populism, nationalism, religious extremism and civil discord disrupting political and social norms around the world. This book reveals the extent to which events that began as internal political crises in Europe, the ...

Consisting of case studies contributed by both domestic and international leaders in the field, this second edition of Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction: A Case-Based Atlas remains an invaluable resource for all orthopedic surgeons and researchers and practitioners of limb lengthening, deformity correction and the Ilizarov method. Comprehensive yet accessible, it is sensibly divided into dedicated sections on pediatrics, foot and ankle, trauma and post-traumatic reconstruction, ...

Consisting of case studies contributed by both domestic and international leaders in the field, this second edition of Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction: A Case-Based Atlas remains an invaluable resource for all orthopedic surgeons and researchers and practitioners of limb lengthening, deformity correction and the Ilizarov method. Comprehensive yet accessible, it is sensibly divided into dedicated sections on pediatrics, foot and ankle, trauma and post-traumatic reconstruction, ...

Consisting of case studies contributed by both domestic and international leaders in the field, this second edition of Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction: A Case-Based Atlas remains an invaluable resource for all orthopedic surgeons and researchers and practitioners of limb lengthening, deformity correction and the Ilizarov method. Comprehensive yet accessible, it is sensibly divided into dedicated sections on pediatrics, foot and ankle, trauma and post-traumatic reconstruction, ...

Twenty-two nightmarish stories for your reading enjoyment! Prepare for the terrifying.Sara Jordan-Heintz selected a perfect blend of tales from a talented list of authors. You might just find your next favorite horror writer in the listStories byBrooke MacKenzieJohn HaasEvan BaughfmanJohn GroverD.C. PhillipsH.K. SladeC.A. VerstraeteLindy SpencerPatrick F. MurphyK.T. TateKay Hanifen

What makes the Apple iPhone cool? Bang & Olufsen and Samsung's televisions beautiful? Any of a wide variety of products and services special? The answer is not simply functionality or technology, for competitors' products are often as good.The Soul of Design explores the uncanny power of some products to grab and hold attention—to create desire. To understand what sets a product apart in this way, authors Lee Devin and Robert Austin push past per...

Are you tired of feeling trapped in a toxic relationship? In "Breaking Chains: Unveiling the Signs of a Toxic Relationship" by Robert Austin, you'll discover a transformative guide that empowers you to break free and reclaim your happiness. With years of experience as a relationship counselor, Austin uncovers the hidden signs of manipulation, control, and emotional abuse that holds you back.Through practical strategies and exercises, he provides the tools you need to establish heal...

The Palace is the story of an average guy who gets recruited by a committee in Tibet that's responsible for overseeing a palace that's been overrun by war-torn refugees fleeing Russian aggression.The palace is more than just a spectacular structure on earth. It's a metaphor for the mind, and the refugees represent the uninvited and disempowering thoughts that create chaos and disharmony.The Palace is not only a great adventure and love story with more twists and turns than ...

A mysterious signal from the stars reveals the Christios Consciousness is universal. Elara and the Mystic journey to the Himalayas to hear the star-song, discovering an ancient civilization that fell because they forgot love.

The NonExtractive Vault is working, but power is a dangerous thing. When the Continuity Council establishes the Council of Stewards, a corruption scandal threatens the mesh. Elara confronts the limits of governance and learns that true stewardship is about service.