Der Mensch verschläft ein Drittel seines Lebens. Doch wie schläft man »richtig«? Dieser Band präsentiert erstmals eine Geschichte des Schlafs, die die Perspektiven von Historikern, Literaturwissenschaftlern, Anthropologen und Medizinern zusammenführt. Die Autorinnen und Autoren diskutieren, wie sich Wahrnehmung, Bewertung und Organisation des Schlafs vom späten 18. bis zum 20. Jahrhundert verändert haben. Sie zeigen, auf welche Weise moderne Gesellschaften versuchten, Kontrolle über den Sc...

Was gibt es im Louvre zu sehen? Wie findet man sich in diesem riesigen Labyrinth von Gegenständen und Zeugnissen aus der Vergangenheit zurecht?Die Bibel erweist sich als einen außergewöhnlichen und relevanten Leitfaden für die Entschlüsselung von Teilen der Geschichte der Antike.Hätten Sie zum Beispiel gewusst, dass einige Reliktevor unserer Zeit mit Kreuzen geschmückt sind, von denen das Hakenkreuz eine Variante ist? Dass auf einer Stele erscheint, geschrieben in Althebräi...

Just as his son Patrick parts company with the Vaillant clan in order to pursue his research into the future of automobiles, Michel has to prepare for the rough-and-tumble Valais Rally in Switzerland, his first race back after getting his license suspended. But the co- driver assigned to him isn’t going to make the task any easier, and not just on the race course…

Michel Vaillant is the star of all the biggest international auto racing circuits, and he's revving up for a whole lot more than just a spin around the block. The Vaillant team finds itself up against new technological innovations, as well as some disconcerting changes in the world of auto racing. The fate of the Vaillant dynasty is in the hands of three generations of men and women. The first challenge is to fight their way to the top on the race track, with their sights set on Formula 1....

After a transformative business deal gone horribly wrong, Vaillante is taken over and dismantled. In the blink of an eye, the legendary company is reduced to almost nothing, leaving the Vaillant family scrambling to pick up the pieces and save their legacy. To make matters worse, Michel's brother, Jean-Pierre, is fighting for his life after driving his car off a cliff. Things can't get any worse for the Vaillant clan, and Michel himself has left the sport he loves—possibly for good. But ra...

Just as Michel Vaillant returns to the top of the podium, he is brought down once more—and not by one of his usual rivals. Suspected of homicide in the death of his brother, Michel suddenly finds himself behind bars. He has no plans to rot away in prison, however, and quickly regroups. With the help of his son, he soon leaves his cell behind, which allows him to turn his attention to the other tasks at hand: returning Vaillante to its rightful place atop the racing world, and reclaiming th...

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2005 im Fachbereich Politik - Region: Naher Osten, Vorderer Orient, Note: 1,3, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (Geschwister-Scholl-Institut für Politische Wissenschaft), Veranstaltung: Übung: 'Elitenwechsel und sozialer/gesellschaftlicher Wandel im Nahen und Mittleren Osten', Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Wer sich mit der Wirtschaft des Nahen und Mittleren Ostens beschäftigt, stellt schnell fest, dass man sich getrost auf die Rolle des Öls konzentrieren kann...

Im Beitrag von Philipp Osten geht es um die Geschichte des Impfens als einer Geschichte der Akzeptanz und des Zweifels. Anhand von Quellen aus der Berliner Impfbibliothek beschreibt er einige sozial- und wissenschaftshistorische Wendepunkte der Impf-Geschichte und zeigt, dass Impfskepsis und Impfgegner schon immer dazugehörten.

The Vaillant family and Vaillante brand have made such a name for themselves by stopping at nothing to finish at the top of the podium, on and off the track. And Michel isn't the only one with grand ambitions—his brother Jean-Pierre has big plans, too. After months of planning, he's about to make his dream a reality: taking over Leader, the long-time Vaillante rival. But he's not the only one looking to make a power play, and soon the fate of his own company—and family legacy—will be hangi...

The Vaillant clan hits rock bottom when they are forced to bid farewell to one of their own. Torn apart by anger and suspicion, and facing the loss of their family business, can they find the strength to pull themselves up from the depths? With nothing left to lose, they will try to regain their standing in the world of auto racing by entering the 24 Hours of Le Mans, with Michel and his teammates behind the wheel of a revolutionary new Vaillante. If they play their cards just right, they ...