Explores the curating of "difficult knowledge" through the exhibition of lynching photographs in contemporary museums.This outstanding comparative study on the curating of "difficult knowledge" focuses on two museum exhibitions that presented the same lynching photographs. Through a detailed description of the exhibitions and drawing on interviews with museum staff and visitor comments, Roger I. Simon explores the affective challenges to thought that lie behind the...

The Idea of a Human Rights Museum is the first book to examine the formation of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights and to situate the museum within the context of the international proliferation of such institutions. Sixteen essays consider the wider political, cultural and architectural contexts within which the museum physically and conceptually evolved drawing comparisons between the CMHR and institutions elsewhere in the world that emphasize human rights and social justice.

In this military SF thriller, a colony on one of Jupiter's moons will either be the last bastion of human civilization . . . or ground zero for its extinction.At long last, humanity has moved beyond Earth and begun seeding new worlds. Colonies extend across the solar system, from Luna to Mars to Saturn's satellite Titan. Even Jupiter's moon Europa has become home to a couple thousand brave souls willing to risk their lives adapting to its frozen and deadly landscap...

**SHORTLISTED FOR THE SUNDAY TIMES SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2023**The Roger Federer Effect tells the story of the world's most famous tennis player in a fresh, innovative way— through the eyes of his friends, rivals, coaches, fans, and many others who have been drawn to him as he blazed a trail and transcended the sport.In a glorious career spanning more than two decades, Federer won 20 Grand Slam titles—including eight a...

A NEW SCIENTIST BEST NEW SCIENCE BOOK MAY 2026'This view from the other side of the search box is both charming and insightful, tapping into a deep well of curiosity.' Tim Harford, author of How to Make the World Add UpEver wondered what goes through other people’s minds – our silly questions, inner anxieties, hopes and dreams?In this hopeful and insightful book, Google Data Editor Simon Rogers exp...

«Chi come me lavora tutti i giorni con questo tipo di dati sa bene che non siamo mai completamente isolati, noi e le nostre emozioni. Quello che oggi accade a voi è successo a milioni di altri ieri e succederà a milioni di altri domani.»Sono le due di notte e un bambino piange incessantemente. Si può scommettere che, mentre lo culla, un neogenitore starà digitando su Google: «Come si addormenta un neonato?». Succede ogni notte, in ogni angolo del pianeta.Da circa du...

Hätten Sie gedacht, dass »Wie hilft man Bienen?« und »Wie oft kann ich Plasma spenden?« zu den häufigsten Google-Anfragen gehören?Milliarden Suchanfragen werden jeden Tag von Menschen auf der ganzen Welt in Google-Suchfenster getippt oder ins Handy gesprochen. Ob es um Informationen zu einem tollen Kochrezept geht, den nächsten Auftritt des Lieblingspopstars, aktuelle Farbtrends in der Mode, die Größe des Universums, hilfreiche Tipps bei Schnupfen oder das beste Mi...

Roger Federer ist der Weltstar aus unserer Mitte. Als kleiner Junge verliebte er sich in die gelben Bälle, heute fasziniert er die Massen auf dem ganzen Globus. Nicht nur wegen seiner Virtuosität auf dem Court und seiner Erfolge, sondern auch wegen seiner Persönlichkeit. Dieses Porträt zeigt den Menschen und Sportler in all seinen Facetten. Und obschon er sich in anderen Sphären bewegt, können wir aus seiner Biografie viel mitnehmen. Dies ist die um fünf zusätzliche Kapitel erweiterte Ausg...

The last humans in the solar system battle for survival—and encounter an alien AI—in this action-packed military science-fiction thriller.In the aftermath of a bioengineered plague that wiped out all life on Earth, Jupiter's Europa colony has become the last bastion of human civilization, and it's Lt. Ryan Braeder's job to keep what remains of his species alive. With food and supplies dwindling, he has no choice but to take his last ships on a perilous journey to a...

We're delighted to introduce the Swiss bestseller about Roger Federer in English, brought to you by k&b Edition. It was written by Simon Graf and translated into English from the original German by Sophie Debrunner Hall. Over its 16 essays, Simon Graf's new portrait offers new insights into one of the greatest athletes of all time. Roger Federer is the global star who emerged from our very midst. Mad about ball sports from a young age, his playfulness and passion pushed him fur-ther and fu...

Roger Federer ist der Weltstar aus unserer Mitte. Als kleiner Junge verliebte er sich in die gelben Bälle, heute fasziniert er die Massen auf dem ganzen Globus. Nicht nur wegen seiner Virtuosität auf dem Court und seiner Erfolge, sondern auch wegen seiner Persönlichkeit. Dieses Porträt zeigt den Menschen und Sportler in all seinen Facetten. Und obschon er sich in anderen Sphären bewegt, können wir aus seiner Biografie viel mitnehmen. Das Porträt über Roger Federer von Simon Graf aus dem Ja...

What is the true human cost of the war in Afghanistan? What are the real effects of the austerity measure? And how did the London riots spread so quickly?Facts are Sacred, the Guardian's award-winning datablog, publishes and analyses seemingly benign data - released under the auspices of transparency - to bring its readers astonishing revelations about the way we live now. It reveals how data has changed our world and what we can learn from it. Now, the most telli...