"The Museum of an Extinct Race" is a soul-shaking tale of faith and resurrection in the face of crushing persecution. The novel resonated with me long after I reached the last page."Claire Wachtel, Editor Emeritus, Harper-Collins--In a world too impossible to imagine... A future too possible.Adolf Hitler's Germany has won the war and conquered the world. He has succeeded in eliminating any vestige of Jews and Judaism. 70 years later, his successors realize H...

The Future of Museum and Gallery Design explores new research and practice in museum design. Placing a specific emphasis on social responsibility, in its broadest sense, the book emphasises the need for a greater understanding of the impact of museum design in the experiences of visitors, in the manifestation of the vision and values of museums and galleries, and in the shaping of civic spaces for culture in our shared social world.The chapters included in the book propose a number...

In today's marketplace, every claim is questioned, every price compared, and every leader scrutinized. The advantage no competitor can easily copy is trust-earned deliberately, displayed visibly, and protected relentlessly. This book is a playbook for founders, startup marketers, and small business owners who refuse to leave credibility to chance.It reveals why trust building for entrepreneurs is no longer a soft skill but a core business strategy, and how brand credibility strateg...

Housing and the City explores housing histories, theories, and projects in diverse geographies. It presents a geographically dispersed history of the twentieth-century modern housing project and its social diagram, juxtaposed with case studies from the past and the present that suggest that we can live and work differently.While the contributions are diverse in their theoretical approach and geographical situation, their juxtaposition yields transversal connections in the ...

The philosophy of Maurice Merleau-Ponty (1908–1961) has influenced the design work of architects as diverse as Steven Holl and Peter Zumthor, as well as informing renowned schools of architectural theory, notably those around Dalibor Vesely at Cambridge, Kenneth Frampton, David Leatherbarrow and Alberto Pérez-Gómez in North America and Juhani Pallasmaa in Finland. Merleau-Ponty suggested that the value of people’s experience of the world gained through their immediate bodily engagement wit...

This edited collection addresses the vital role of the imagination in the critical interpretation of architectural representations. By challenging the contemporary tendency for computer-aided drawings to become mere ‘models’ for imitation in the construction of buildings, the articles explore the broader range of methods and meanings at stake in the creation and interpretation of architectural drawings, models, images and artefacts.These critical – and often practice-led – investig...

This text depicts the inner workings of a disturbed mind as observed and understood by the subject himself. Emotional neglect is not only against the law, but it is one of the most damaging situations that a young mind can encounter. Symptoms will carry over into adulthood and will have a dramatic impact on our lives. Most of us suffer from its effects in one way or another. For this reason this publication was written in a manner that is clear, very readable, and highly informative...

Over recent decades, many museums, galleries and historic sites around the world have enjoyed an unprecedented level of large-scale investment in their capital infrastructure, in building refurbishments and new gallery displays. This period has also seen the creation of countless new purpose-built museums and galleries, suggesting a fundamental re-evaluation of the processes of designing and shaping of museums.Museum Making: Narratives, Architectures, Exhibitions examines ...

Experience the epic history of the eastern Roman Empire, where Christian power and imperial resilience defied collapse. Perfect for your daily commute, this vivid audiobook resurrects a fallen Mediterranean world of glittering churches and fierce religious wars. Listen as powerful emperors, brilliant generals, and cunning merchants forge a thousand-year legacy.Rather than dry lists of dates, this immersive narrative plunges you straight into the bustling streets of Constantinople d...

Uncover the gripping history of global espionage as secret wartime operations evolve into modern digital intelligence. Perfect for a suspenseful commute, this thought-provoking narrative plunges you into the shadow wars that shaped modern American power. Explore the moral ambiguities and chaotic triumphs of spies operating on the edge of legality.Whether you are a history buff craving an intellectual deep-dive or seeking a thrilling true-crime dynamic for focused listening, this jo...

Experience the ultimate cultural collision and historical survival of a persecuted faith in a formidable empire. Perfect for a gripping commute, this narrative thrusts you into the tense, shadowy world of warlords, Jesuit missionaries, and secret devotion. Witness how an ocean-crossing religion learned to endure against impossible odds.Let this immersive audio journey transform your quiet evenings into an exploration of human resilience. From the brutal crackdowns of feudal magistr...

Discover how essential Christian theology transforms everyday spiritual struggles into lasting peace and grounded faith. This gentle, pastoral audio companion demystifies religious doctrine, showing how ancient truths directly answer modern questions about purpose, relationships, and human brokenness. Listen during your morning commute or quiet time to find immediate comfort.When you feel overwhelmed by life's unexpected trials or intimidated by complex scripture study, these comfo...