Featuring a blend of photographs, sketches, and fictional vignettes, this debut book by New York-based architect Elizabeth Roberts highlights her award-winning designs. It offers a unique glimpse into her creative process and architectural philosophy, showcasing a diverse range of projects that exemplify her innovative approach to space and design.
The book explores Montenegro's rich history, beginning with its medieval roots in the Zeta empire and tracing its journey through nearly a century of turmoil in the 20th century. It highlights the significant event of Montenegro regaining independence in 2006, marking its admission as the 192nd member of the UN, and examines the factors that shaped its national identity and political landscape over the years.
Based on the distinction between massacre and genocide, this book identifies the main steps of a general process of destruction, rational and irrational, responding to fears, resentments and utopias, and more. It compares the Holocaust, the Rwandan genocide and ethnic cleansing in Bosnia-Hercegovina while respecting the specificities of each.
From Around the World 365 Prayers, Blessings, and Affirmations to Celebrate the Human Journey
Richly eclectic, this anthology celebrates life's wonders and challenges through a diverse collection of poetry, wisdom, prayers, and blessings. It features works by notable figures such as Hildegard of Bingen, Gary Snyder, Nelson Mandela, and Martin Luther King Jr., alongside women's prayers and classical verses from China and Japan. The compilation also includes beautiful Native American chants, offering a joyous affirmation of the human journey, reflecting on its struggles and glories across various cultures and traditions.