Defending Eastern Europe: The Defense Policies of New NATO and Eu Member States (Lubecki Jacek)(Pevná vazba)

Defending Eastern Europe: The Defense Policies of New NATO and Eu Member States (Lubecki Jacek)(Pevná vazba)

This book utilises three theoretical models to analyse the defence conditions and preparedness of all the states of Eastern Europe. It considers the transition from Cold War communism to post-Cold War democracies, the stability of the East-Central European States, the precarious defence positions

European Welfare States and Supranational Governance of Social Policy (Johnson A.)(Pevná vazba)

Ailish Johnson examines national welfare state regimes of EU Member States and the features of the European Union and the International Labour Organization that encourage cooperation and assure outcomes of supranational cooperation higher than theories of inter-state bargaining or social dumping

Ally Versus Ally: America, Europe, and the Siberian Pipeline Crisis (Blinken Antony J.)(Pevná vazba)

Examines U.S. relations with the member nations of NATO, explains U.S. opposition to the Siberian pipeline project, and assesses European willingness to ignore U.S

Higher Education Policies in Central and Eastern Europe: Convergence Towards a Common Model? (Dobbins M.)(Pevná vazba)

A political science perspective on higher education reform in Central and Eastern Europe. Examines the impact of historical institutions and transnational networking on institutions of higher education and assesses whether Poland, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria and Romania are converging towards a

Mamushka: Recipes from Ukraine and Eastern Europe (Hercules Olia)(Pevná vazba)

A celebration of the food, flavors, and heritage of Eastern Europe--from the Black Sea to Baku, Kiev to Kazakhstan--Mamushka features over 100 recipes for fresh, delicious, and unexpected dishes from this dynamic yet underappreciated region. Olia Hercules was born in Ukraine and lived in Cyprus for

Orban - Europe's New Strongman (Lendvai Paul)(Pevná vazba)

A convincing indictment of the most powerful political figure in the eastern EU ... This is gloves-off political writing at its best.' -- The Financial Times on Hungary

Folktales of Eastern Europe: The Flying Ship and Other Traditional Stories (Philip Neil)(Pevná vazba)

This wonderful collection of fairy tales draws on the classic folklore of Eastern Europe. Read about stories of romance and adventure, gods who help mere mortals to wealth and happiness, and fables that touch on the origins of man and the creation of the world. Meet a man transformed into a noble

Defense Policies of East-Central European Countries After 1989: Creating Stability in a Time of Uncertainty (Peterson James W.)(Pevná vazba)

This book clarifies the ways in which the defense policies of the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia have responded to the new atmosphere on the edge of Europe, in light of Russian aggressiveness during and after the 2013-2014 Ukrainian-Crimean

A Task for Sisyphus: Why Europe's Roma Policies Fail (Rostas Iulius)(Pevná vazba)

Despite an increasing number of EU and government initiatives in their favor, the situation of Roma in Europe has only worsened. This book explores the many miscalculations, misconceptions, and blunders that have led to this failure. Looking at Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Romania, Rostas shows

After Europe (Krastev Ivan)(Pevná vazba)

A impassioned defense of the European Union and a concise analysis of its present challenges and futureIn this provocative book, renowned public intellectual Ivan Krastev reflects on the future of the European Union--and its potential lack of a future. With far-right nationalist parties on the rise

From Peoples Into Nations: A History of Eastern Europe (Connelly John)(Pevná vazba)

A sweeping narrative history of Eastern Europe from the late eighteenth century to today In the 1780s, the Habsburg monarch Joseph II decreed that henceforth German would be the language of his realm. His intention was to forge a unified state from his vast and disparate possessions, but his action

Youth Movements and Elections in Eastern Europe (Nikolayenko Olena)(Pevná vazba)

At the turn of the twenty-first century, a tide of nonviolent youth movements swept across Eastern Europe. Young people demanded political change in repressive political regimes that emerged since the collapse of communism. The Serbian social movement Otpor (Resistance) played a vital role in

Understanding National Culture and Ethics in Organizations: A Study of Eastern and Central Europe (Warter Iulian)(Pevná vazba)

Understanding National Culture and Ethics in Organizations: A Study of Eastern and Central Europe explores the nexus between ethics and national culture, with a special focus on Eastern European countries. Understanding the nuances of these cultural differences as well as different perceptions of

Goodbye Eastern Europe: An Intimate History of a Divided Land - Jacob Mikanowski

An epic history of the ‘other’ Europe, a place of conflict and coexistence, of faith and folklore Eastern Europe is more than the sum total of its annexations, invasions and independence declarations. From the Baltics to the Balkans, from Prague to Kiev, the area exuded a tragicomic character

Rethinking Gender, Work and Care in a New Europe: Theorising Markets and Societies in the Post-Postsocialist Era (Hofcker Dirk)(Pevná vazba)

This edited collection scrutinises pivotal aspects of women's careers in Eastern Europe, focusing on the foundations of women's employment and its prospects. It deals in particular with whether 'standard' theoretical approaches, mostly modelled on evidence from Western Europe, can be transferred to

George W. Bush and China: Policies, Problems, and Partnerships (Wang Chi)(Pevná vazba)

This study analyzes United States policies regarding China during the administration of President George W. Bush. Chi Wang examines the relationship between the United States and China from its tense origins to its current

East of Nowhere (Ponzio Fabio)(Pevná vazba)

In 1987, Fabio Ponzio embarked on a photographic odyssey across Central and Eastern Europe and the Caucasus. Starting in Istanbul, and making his way to Poland, Ponzio found little food in the shops and long lines to buy bread. With supplies dwindling in the shops and immense crowds to buy

Constitutional Politics in Central and Eastern Europe: From Post-Socialist Transition to the Reform of Political Systems (Fruhstorfer Anna)(Paperback)

State-of-the-Art constitutional politicsCase-studies of 20 Central and Eastern European countriesFirst volume of a new book

Guns Against the Reich: Memoirs of an Artillery Officer on the Eastern Front (Mikhin Petr)(Pevná vazba)

In three years of war on the Eastern Front-from the desperate defense of Moscow, through the epic struggles at Stalingrad and Kursk to the final offensives in central Europe-artillery-man Petr Mikhin experienced the full horror of battle. In this vivid memoir he recalls distant but deadly duels

Defense 101 (O'Hanlon Michael E.)(Pevná vazba)

In Defense 101, a concise primer for understanding the United States' $700+ billion defense budget and rapidly changing military technologies, Michael O'Hanlon provides a deeply informed yet accessible analysis of American military power.After an introduction in which O'Hanlon surveys today's

NATO and Article 5: The Transatlantic Alliance and the Twenty-First-Century Challenges of Collective Defense (Deni John R.)(Pevná vazba)

For much of the last 25 years, NATO has focused on crisis management in places such as Kosovo and Afghanistan, resulting in major changes to alliance strategy, resourcing, force structure, and training. Re-embracing collective defense -which lies at the heart of the Treaty of Washington's Article 5

The Eastern Orthodox Church: A New History (McGuckin John Anthony)(Pevná vazba)

An insider's account of the Eastern Orthodox Church, from its beginning in the era of Jesus and the Apostles to the modern age In this lively and intimate account of the Eastern Orthodox Church, John McGuckin tackles the question 'What is the Church?' His answer is a clear, historically and

Fractured Continent: Europe's Crises and the Fate of the West (Drozdiak William)(Pevná vazba)

The dream of a United States of Europe is unraveling in the wake of several crises now afflicting the continent. The single Euro currency threatens to break apart amid bitter arguments between rich northern creditors and poor southern debtors. Russia is back as an aggressive power, annexing Crimea,

The New Book of Middle Eastern Food (Roden Claudia)(Pevná vazba)