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Petersburg

Author(s): Schalom Asch / Language(s): German

Keywords: Jewish culture;Russia;Russian revolution of 1917;

A great panorama of the years leading up to the Russian Revolution. The novel focuses on St. Petersburg, Warsaw, and Moscow, and how various people deal with these earth shaking events. They range from powerful millionaires to penniless intellectuals. They are revolutionaries, capitalists, landowners, teachers, students, society women, fighters and political leaders. Petersburg is the first volume of the trilogy.

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The Regime of Digital Coloniality. Bosnian Forensic Contemporaneity

Author(s): Adla Isanović / Language(s): English

Keywords: database;knowledge production;Yugoslav wars;forensic science;biopolitcs;colonialism;

This book problematizes and critically analyzes how database are being conceived and what their relation is to knowledge production within the current settings of global capitalism, biopolitics and necropolitics, also in relation to digital paradigms. Database logic and aesthetics appear to be something that is imposed as a norm; its inclusion is visible in science, media, social networking, state governing, policy making, juridical processes, and military interventions, but also in a wider range of art practices, including contemporary presentation/exhibition models and forms. Simultaneously, we also recognize a forensic shift, the prevailing forensic methodology and aesthetics conducted through different forums, as for example that of international humanitarian politics, law and art. The book in front of us is also indispensable for discussing and thinking about the aftermath of the 1990s war in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Excavated mass graves of Bosnians are now places open to forensics to speed up the processes of remembering past horrors of Srebrenica and genocide on Bosnia and Herzegovina’s territory.

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Approaches on the Quality of Life. Cross-Border Perspectives

Author(s): / Language(s): English

Keywords: sociology; quality of life; Moldova; disabilities; nutrition science; sports; illegal migration; Romania

The present collective volume is under the aegis of the Cross-Border Faculty of the 'Dunarea de Jos' University of Galati, Romania. Founded in the spirit of cross- border cooperation and with more than twenty-year experience and tradition in both cross-border teaching and research, the Cross-Border Faculty has managed to build a multi-, trans-, and interdisciplinary academic community determined to facilitate a continuous scientific dialogue towards sharing and creating new perspectives in various fields such as education, arts and humanities and even engineering. The constant evolution of this cross-border endeavour has been concretized, in recent years, into large academic interdisciplinary events which have enabled the scientific dialogue not only between peers of the same academic field, but, also, they have permitted the collaboration and forming of new inter- and multidisciplinary teams oriented towards the advance of the higher education process, the flourishing of the business environment and the altogether improvement of society in general. Thus, Cross-Border research – interdisciplinary insights and borderless perspectives is an umbrella volume envisioned to bring together authors and topics that tackle issues such as consumers and consumerism, agriculture and food industry, administration, justice and law enforcement, finance, communication and education, and language and literature, not in a completely disconnected manner, but rather in an effort to provide a complex, diverse and useful research tool.

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1945 and Other Stories

Author(s): Gábor T. Szántó / Language(s): English

Keywords: literature;short stories;Hungary;1945;World War II;minorities

What happened in Europe after World War II to the returning Jews, the displaced Swabians, and the Hungarians in Felvidék (now Slovakia) who were victims of population exchange? The great social dramas of 20th-century Central Europe are as much the subject of this disturbing volume as individual destinies: how does desire stretch the boundaries of everyday norms; how does it destroy lives or forces them to leave their country? What happens to a man who wishes to live as a woman but his chosen vocation requires him to observe religious norms? What happens to a teenager whose first love, his teacher, has her eye on his best friend and plays a vicious game with the boys? What will be the fate of the deaf and mute son of a peasant woman who, in his final exclusion from human society, seeks solace with animals? Translated by Walter Burgess and Marietta Morry TLR Bass Ivan Sanders

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Mission: Turan. Census of the Ancient Bulgarians

Author(s): Alek Popov / Language(s): English

Keywords: Bulgaria;proto-Bulgarians;demography;populism;satire

“These new… ancient Bulgarians,” Slavyanski began hesitantly, still not clear on the terminology. “It seems to me that we should take steps to integrate them. This will have a positive impact on the demographic situation.” “And on your ratings!” the professor added slyly. “Just think, thousands of new voters!” “No, that’s not quite what I had in mind,” the president said, hurt. “I don’t look at people that way. For me, they’re human beings above all else.” Yeah, sure you don’t, thought Dokuzanov. If you ask me, you don’t care about anything else. If only you did! The descendants of the ancient Bulgarians have been discovered! The question is who will they vote for? Through a string of absurd and comical situations Popov transports the reader into an exotic world of adventure and love affairs, a world of songs, shamanic incantations and dances on the thin ice of big politics. But beneath the starry dome of the vast steppe, the eternal questions remain: who are we, where do we come from, why are we here?

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The True Way Out

Author(s): Patrik Banga / Language(s): English

Keywords: Czechia; Czech Republic; Prague; Roma; journalist; music; musician

The time: 1990s. The place: Prague’s Žižkov district. A neighbourhood where hopelessness, drugs, alcohol, and fights are the everyday normal. Growing up in the local Roma community means you are destined to be just another misfit. However, the story of journalist Patrik Banga is strikingly different. It captures his life’s journey from the Roma quarter to becoming a journalist in the Czech media. In a raw and very open style it depicts the reality of a teenage boy who encounters rejection, criminalization, racism, and police brutality at an early age. And he’s looking for a real way out. Patrik Banga is a journalist, musician, and IT entrepreneur. Since 2007, he has worked in the newsroom of iDNES.cz, a news portal. He has also worked as a reporter for Czech Television’s flagship evening news programme. He is one of the makers of the documentary film The Ghetto as a System / Ghetto jako systém (2012). His blog attracts over one million visitors. In 2022, he published his first book, Skutečná cesta ven.

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Equity in Education: A Handbook for Participative Approaches in Research and Development to Address School Inequalities

Author(s): / Language(s): English

Keywords: education; equality; equity; teachers; Greece; digital education; Bulgaria; Albania; Hungary; participatory research

Inequalities in education remain a significant challenge across the globe, even in the face of numerous policy initiatives, carefully designed reforms, and well-intentioned interventions. Limited resources in early childhood centers, entrenched underrepresentation in universities, and wider structural barriers all demonstrate the necessity for innovative, context-sensitive strategies. Real progress requires more than simply imposing solutions from above; it calls for approaches that directly involve and empower the communities most affected by these disparities. This handbook stands out for its focus on participatory and co-creative approaches that place marginalized communities at the center of both inquiry and action, effectively bridging the gap between theory and practice. It offers adaptable, community-focused methods that enable stakeholders – teachers, parents, students, and policymakers – to work together on designing and implementing inclusive educational reforms. Rooted in a commitment to social justice, the handbook underlines both the methodological rigor and the tangible, real-world applications needed to advance equity in education.

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Sports Nutrition and Health. From Nutrients to Performance

Author(s): Maricica Stoica,Cezar Ionuț Bichescu / Language(s): English

Keywords: nutrition; performance; supplements; energy metabolism; hormone regulation; hydration;

Sports Nutrition and Health. From Nutrients to Performance explores the vital connection between nutrition and athletic performance. It covers essential nutrients like proteins, carbohydrates, fats, and phytonutrients, offering practical strategies for sustainable sports nutrition. The book delves into supplement use, energy metabolism, hormone regulation, and hydration. It also addresses emerging trends, such as insect-based foods and innovations in sports food packaging, while highlighting the role of nutrition in overall health, performance, and well-being. Featuring contributions from renowned experts, this book offers a wealth of knowledge and practical advice for athletes, coaches, nutritionists, and anyone passionate about sports and health. Whether you are a professional athlete, a coach, or a fitness enthusiast, Sports Nutrition and Health. From Nutrients to Performance is your essential book for achieving peak performance through optimised nutrition and holistic health practices.

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Cross-Border Research – Interdisciplinary Insights and Borderless Perspectives

Author(s): / Language(s): English

Keywords: Cross-Border Faculty; interdisciplinary research; transdisciplinary studies; cross-border cooperation; higher education; scientific dialogue; education; arts and humanities; engineering; consumerism; agriculture; food industry; administration;

The present collective volume is under the aegis of the Cross-Border Faculty of the ‘Dunărea de Jos’ University of Galați, Romania. Founded in the spirit of cross-border cooperation and with more than twenty years of experience and tradition in both cross-border teaching and research, the Cross-Border Faculty has managed to build a multi-, trans-, and interdisciplinary academic community determined to facilitate a continuous scientific dialogue towards sharing and creating new perspectives in various fields such as education, arts and humanities and even engineering.The constant evolution of this cross-border endeavour has been concretised in recent years into large academic interdisciplinary events which have enabled the scientific dialogue not only between peers of the same academic field, but they have also permitted the collaboration and forming of new inter- and multidisciplinary teams oriented towards the advance of the higher education process, the flourishing of the business environment and the altogether improvement of society in general.Thus, Cross-Border research – interdisciplinary insights and borderless perspectives is an umbrella volume envisioned to bring together authors and topics that tackle issues such as consumers and consumerism, agriculture and food industry, administration, justice and law enforcement, finance, communication and education, and language and literature, not in a completely disconnected manner, but rather in an effort to provide a complex, diverse and useful research tool.

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Czech America: Chicago

Author(s): Jaroslav Kříž / Language(s): English

Keywords: Chicago;Czech minority;diaspora;USA history;Czech history

Did you know that more than 100,000 Czechs lived in Chicago before World War I, making it the third largest Czech city after Prague and Vienna? Did you hear about Eastland disaster, also known as the Czech Titanic? Did you know that there is a Czech National Cemetery in the USA? You might also be surprised to know that in 1931 a Czech became the mayor of Chicago. The monograph Czech America: Chicago provides a comprehensive look at the development of the Czech community in Chicago between 1848–1945. The main part of the book is devoted to the socio-cultural, economic and political development of the Czech minority from an ethno-historical perspective.

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Publisher: CEEOLPRESS

Petersburg

The Regime of Digital Coloniality. Bosnian Forensic Contemporaneity

Approaches on the Quality of Life. Cross-Border Perspectives

1945 and Other Stories

Mission: Turan. Census of the Ancient Bulgarians

The True Way Out

Equity in Education: A Handbook for Participative Approaches in Research and Development to Address School Inequalities

Sports Nutrition and Health. From Nutrients to Performance

Cross-Border Research – Interdisciplinary Insights and Borderless Perspectives

Czech America: Chicago