This it the story of a man who lived under Stalin and Hilter before finding freedom.At the close of WWII roughly 20 million people, mostly of German descent, suffered the largest ethnic cleansing and forced migration the world had ever known. They were cast out of their homes in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, or killed. Those who fled west found they could not safely stay in Western Europe.So, what happened to them?Running Away From Stalin is ...

Wenn Staaten sich vermarktenMit Videos, Postern und Slogans wie »Deutschland – Land der Ideen«, »Du hast Spanien verdient« oder »Die Neuen Philippinen« inszenieren sich heute Staaten wie globale Marken. Doch das sogenannte »Nation Branding« ist überhaupt keine neue Erfindung. Spätestens seit dem Ersten Weltkrieg nutzen Staaten gezielt und systematisch Imagekampagnen, um ihre Kultur, Geschichte und Bevölkerung international in Szene zu setzen.Jessica Gienow-H...

What is the impact of a coach who is curious in who you are and what you know, helps you discover your best talents, and then expects you to use them, holding you accountable for bringing your best to what you do? Coaches make a tremendous difference in how people approach their work, impacting competitive advantage for any business and strengthening the health of any workplace environment.In Revealing the Invisible: Coaching the People You Lead to Discover, Learn, and Grow, season...

What is the impact of a coach who is curious in who you are and what you know, helps you discover your best talents, and then expects you to use them, holding you accountable for bringing your best to what you do? Coaches make a tremendous difference in how people approach their work, impacting competitive advantage for any business and strengthening the health of any workplace environment.In Revealing the Invisible: Coaching the People You Lead to Discover, Learn, and ...

Recent studies on the meaning of cultural diplomacy in the twentieth century often focus on the United States and the Cold War, based on the premise that cultural diplomacy was a key instrument of foreign policy in the nation’s effort to contain the Soviet Union. As a result, the term “cultural diplomacy” has become one-dimensional, linked to political manipulation and subordination and relegated to the margin of diplomatic interactions. This volume explores the significance of cultural di...

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