Politiikka
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Aces High
Shores, ChristopherGrub StreetThis volume updates the information in the first volume and adds some new names. Information has been added on the pilots who gained success against the V-1 flying bombs during 194...
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Aces of the Reich
Spick, MikePen and SwordIn 1939, the Luftwaffe was arguably the world's best-equipped and best-trained air force. Its fighters were second to none, and their pilots had a tactical system superior to any o...
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Aces, Airmen and The Biggin Hill Wing
Tan, Jon E CPen and SwordDuring the Second World War, RAF Biggin Hill was one of Fighter Command’s premier stations. Throughout the Battle of Britain and beyond, it became a hotbed of talent and expertise,...
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Achilles and the Turtle
Renda, AndreaVolanteA chapter from the anthology Gratis? about digital rights. Written by Andrea Renda.
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Äckel : Smitta, synd, samhälle
Lindenfors, PatrikOrdfront förlagÄckel är det som gör att vi undviker rutten mat och människor som snyter sig i bordsduken. En till synes enkel känsla som spelat en avgörande roll både för människans överlevnad oc...
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Across the Plains, with Other Memories and Essays
Stevenson, Robert LouisSaga Egmont‘Across the Plains’ is a vibrant collection of travel and exploration pieces from Stevenson’s life. ‘Across the Plains’ itself recounts Stevenson’s journey from Glasgow to New York...
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Addiktioyhteiskunta
GaudeamusArkipuheen perusteella kaikkeen voi addiktoitua: ruokaan, harrastuksiin, työhön, seksiin, mediaan, läheisiin tai shoppailuun. Asiantuntijat kinastelevat siitä, mikä addiktion aiheu...
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Addressing resource efficiency through the Ecodesign Directive
Dalhammar, Carl; Machacek, Erika; Bundgaard, Anja; Zacho, Kristina Overgaard; Remmen, ArneNordiska ministerrådetThe European Union has initiated a number of initiatives to improve resource efficiency in Europe. The Ecodesign Directive is one of the policy instruments that could aid the trans...
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Admiral Byng
Ware, ChrisPen and SwordBorn the son of George Byng, a favorite of the king and himself an admiral and member of the admiralty board (and later First Lord of the Admiralty), John Byng seemed destined for...
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Admiral Lord St. Vincent – Saint or Tyrant?
Davidson, James D.G.Pen and SwordThis biography of John Jervis, who became Admiral Lord Vincent, makes compelling reading. It throws an oblique light on Nelson's personality. St Vincent, who was born twenty-three...
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Admiral of the Blue
Gordon, IainPen and SwordAdmiral John Child Purvis was a contemporary naval officer of Nelson, who never disobeyed an order and did his job well. His ability as a fighting commander was proved in a bloody...
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Admiralty Salvage in Peace and War 1906 - 2006
Booth, TonyPen and SwordThe importance of marine salvage during armed conflict has been vastly underestimated since becoming a vital Naval arm during the First World War. Between 1915 and 1918 the Admiral...
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Adopterad från annat land
Gudmundsson, Ann-Charlotte; Grünewald, Annika; Lind, Monica; Paues Odqvist, KerstinVulkan BokförlagVi såg barnen på barnhemmen världen över. De var så många. Så ensamma. Deras blickar följde oss. De såg rakt in i våra hjärtan. Är det du som är min mamma? Är det du som ska hämta...
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Adult Skills in the Nordic Region
Mellander, Erik; Rosdahl, Anders; Fridberg, Torben; Valk, Aune; Halapuu, Vivika; Lind, Patrik; Malin, Antero; Bjorkeng, Birgit; Størset, Hanne; Anderssen, Anders Fremming; Sønnesyn, Jonas; Larsson, LottNordiska ministerrådetDenmark, Estonia, Finland, Norway, and Sweden participated in the first round of the International Survey of Adults’ Skills. The survey is a product of the Programme for the Intern...
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Advantage Sweden
Näringsliv, SvensktSvenskt NäringslivThe vision we want to convey to everyone in Sweden is that "Enterprising people and competitive companies working together lead to a more prosperous Sweden"
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The Adventures and Inventions of Stewart Blacker
Blacker, BarnabyPen and SwordStewart Blacker was a remarkable figure. His inventions were used with significant effect both in WW1 and WW2. Most notable of these was the synchronised machine gun, attached to f...
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Adventurous Empires
Sims, Phillip E.Pen and SwordThis is a story from a bygone age recalling the most successful flying-boat airliner ever built. Designed to a specification for Imperial Airways, then Britain’s national airline,...
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Affärernas Sverige: efterkrigstidens politiska skandaler
Olsson, KenthSaga EgmontI mångas ögon framstår Sverige som ett oskuldens och rättsstatens högborg. Men stämmer det verkligen? Historikern Kenth Olsson slår hål på den myten när han behandlar 30 av Sverige...
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Afganistanin sota: Pentagonin salaiset paperit
Whitlock, Craig; Karvonen, KyöstiDocendo 2022 1. painosUpea esitys valheille rakennetusta sodasta. Kirja kertoo epäonnistumisista ja niistä valehtelemisesta sekä siitä, kuinka tämä johti yhä pahempiin epäonnistumisiin 20 vuoden ajan. -...
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Afghanerna
Seierstad, ÅsneBokförlaget PolarisEn man och två kvinnor. En av dem rymde hemifrån som pojke för att utkämpa ett heligt krig, fängslades, frigavs, och är nu krigsherre med två fruar. En annan fick polio som flick...