This comprehensive travel guide is designed to help you explore the best that Finland has to offer, from its vibrant cities and charming towns to its breathtaking natural landscapes and rich cultural heritage.Inside, you'll find:In-Depth Destination Guides: Detailed information on top destinations, including Helsinki, Rovaniemi, Turku, Tampere, and Finnish Lapland. Learn about the must-see attractions, hidden gems, and unique experiences in...

Embark on a captivating journey through the enchanting Mediterranean gem of Malta with our comprehensive travel guide. Delve into the rich tapestry of Malta's history, from its ancient Megalithic temples to the medieval legacy of the Knights of St. John, and trace its evolution into a modern European nation. Immerse yourself in the vibrant Maltese culture, savoring the flavors of local cuisine, experiencing colorful festivals, and discovering the unique blend of languages, religions, and t...

How key concepts in modern physics came from the work of a New Zealander whom Einstein labelled ‘a second Newton’.By the mid-nineteenth century, physicists believed they had discovered the last secrets of the universe. Then a new world opened up: one of waves, particles, and new, fundamental forces. This mysterious world swiftly captured the public imagination, not least because of the technical revolution that emerged from it, giving the world everything from radi...

From hero to zero, coal has taken New Zealand on a rollercoaster ride since its glory days as the hero fuel of colonial-age New Zealand.Coal was the fuel on which the colony grew the stuff that made possible the heating, cooking and lighting essential to family life, a lifestyle exalted during two World Wars and a depression. Coal was pivotal to the country’s growth, even as everybody grumbled about the mess. The men who dug it out of the ground had to keep digging, come what may...

Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, this guide offers everything you need to explore the rich culture, historical landmarks, and hidden gems of Lisbon. Navigate the city's iconic attractions like Belém Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, and São Jorge Castle with ease using our detailed maps. Savor the local cuisine with recommendations for must-try restaurants and traditional dishes. Discover the best neighborhoods to stay in, from luxurious hotels to budget-friendly optio...

Is politics strictly a means to an end—something that serves only the interests of individuals and the various associations of civil society such as families and charities? Or is a society’s political common good an end in itself, an essential component of full human flourishing? Responding to recent influential arguments for the instrumentality of the political common good, Matthew D. Wright’s A Vindication of Politics addresses a lacuna in natural law political theory by foregro...

‘Those Who Have the Courage will be a valuable resource for anyone who is interested in the military and social history of New Zealand. It is a comprehensive history of the Royal New Zealand Armoured Corps, the Mounted Rifles and predecessor units …’ — Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro, from the Foreword The product of painstaking, multi-year research by esteemed historian and author Matthew Wright, this richly illustrated hardback is a must-have for the history reader. Part 1 covers the co...

On her search for answers, Jill's adventure is crashed by Rocket, a crazy old scientist. Along with troubled Kyle, they find themselves on a marvellous journey of wonders and dangers along The Road. Curiosity and desperate circumstances lead them to leave their homeland of Nowhere and set out to meet the Lord of the Way in a far country. On their travels they encounter extraordinary people and places, many a dangerous enemy, and in the process discover who they are and where they're really...

This book tells the story of HMS New Zealand, a battlecruiser paid for by the government of New Zealand at the height of its pro-Imperial 'jingo' era in 1909, when Britain's ally Japan was perceived as a threat in Australasia and the Pacific. Born of the collision between New Zealand's patriotic dreams and European politics, the tale of HMS New Zealand is further wrapped in the turbulent power-plays at the Admiralty in the years leading up to the First World War. The ship went on to have a...

I STARTED OUT WITH NOTHIN', AND I’VE STILL GOT MOST OF IT LEFT'.It remains one of the most remarkable breakthroughs in music history. Until New Year's Eve, 2006, former hobo Steven Gene Wold, a 65 year-old blues musician, playing a beat-up, three-string guitar (aka The Three-String Trance Wonder, or 'the biggest piece of shit in the world') and stomping on a wooden box with a Mississippi motorcycle plate stuck on (aka The Mississippi Drum Machine), was hardly known outside his tiny ...

New Zealand's past has been a rollercoaster ride of hopes, dreams, wars and peace. In his fully revised Illustrated History, noted historian Matthew Wright brings New Zealand's turbulent, exciting past to life, tracing our journey from the arrival of Polynesians over 800 years ago, to the present day. Nearly 600 paintings, maps, sketches and photographs from the collection of the Alexander Turnbull Library highlight New Zealand's journey from past into present.

Natural law has long been a cornerstone of Christian political thought, providing moral norms that ground law in a shareable account of human goods and obligations. Despite this history, twentieth and twenty-first-century evangelicals have proved quite reticent to embrace natural law, casting it as a relic of scholastic Roman Catholicism that underestimates the import of scripture and the division between Christians and non-Christians. As recent critics have noted, this reluctance has pose...