TITLES

THE KU KLUX KLAN

The Ku Klux Klan seeks to demystify one of the most hated, feared and poorly understood organisations in history.
Based on twenty years of research this book is the definitive history of the Ku Klux Klan, a symbol of America's long and violent legacy of racism, from foundation to the present day.

KITTY'S SALON

There is no book in English about the wartime Berlin 'salon' run by Kitty Schmidt under the secret control of Reinhard Heydrich, one of the architects of the Final Solution. Salon Kitty was the most notorious brothel in the decadent Berlin of the Weimar Republic - the city of Cabaret. But after the Nazis took power, it became something more dangerous: a spying centre with every room wired for sound, staffed by women agents specially selected by the SS to coax secrets from their VIP clients. Masterminded by Reinhard Heydrich, the spymaster whom Hitler himself called 'the man with the iron heart', the exclusive establishment turned listening post was patronised by the Nazi leaders themselves, not knowing that hidden ears were listening. One of the last untold stories of the Second World War, Salon Kitty's sensational true history is now revealed by historians Nigel Jones, Urs Brunner and Dr Julia Schrammel. After years of painstaking research and investigation, the story they tell sheds new light on Nazi methods of control and coercion, and the way that they used and abused sex for their own perverse purposes.

WHAT THE GREEKS DID FOR US

Our contemporary world is inescapably Greek. Whether in a word like “pandemic,” a Freudian state of mind like the “Oedipus complex,” or a replica of the Parthenon in a Chinese theme park, ancient Greek culture shapes the contours of our lives. Ever since the first Roman imitators, we have been continually falling under the Greeks’ spell.
But how did ancient Greece spread its influence so far and wide? And how has this influence changed us?

NOI SIAMO CAMPO DI BATTAGLIA (WE ARE THE BATTLEFIELD)

In the scorching ruins of a city turned desert, "We Are the Battlefield" unfolds as a tale of hope against all odds. Amidst Milan's transformed streets, Lukas, Amina, Luce, Attilio, Nina, and Han, led by the enigmatic Biz, cultivate an impossible garden, defying ghosts and the relentless heat. Teacher Carla, fueled by lost stories, anchors the group in a battle against an aging, conservative power. This gripping narrative navigates a generational clash amid pandemic times, blending mystery, crime, and silent rebellion in a transfigured yet recognizable Milan.

FLAWS OF NATURE

A wealth of colourful case-studies show how natural selection involves trade-offs, compromises, and botch-jobs, sacrificing individuals in favour of their genes.

THE LONG SHADOW OF GERMAN COLONIALISM

A no-holds-barred account of how German society struggles with its colonial legacy.

DA SOLO, IO! (BY MY OWN, ME!)

This book is a synthesis and a provocation for anyone who wants and needs to start from scratch educating children in the respect for what they are rather than for how we would like them to be.

LE PAROLE PER DIRLO (THE WORDS TO SAY IT)

Stories of young people who tell of their experience with the death of a loved one: a friend, their boyfriend, a parent.
7 stories that try to bring out from adolescents the fears and strong emotions that the experience of pain entails

LA SCATOLA MAGICA (THE MAGIC BOX)

How to use this "magical" tool to bring children to approach, take a seat and wait for what will come out of the box, thus starting the relationship process

GESÙ OLTRE GLI STEREOTIPI PATRIARCALI (JESUS BEYOND PATRIARCHAL STEREOTYPES)

Through the liberating scope of his humanity, Jesus appears to be the greatest counter-proposal to patriarchal society, offering himself as a definitely alternative model.

GAMBLING ON DEVELOPMENT

How do countries achieve development? According to a leading economist, success arises when elites bet on growth.

Advanced Introduction to PLANNING THEORY

A unique overview of key concepts centered on the profession of urban and regional planning

GAIA WAKES

Gaia Wakes offers a bold framework for understanding Earth's trajectory, proposing a "planetary brain" that integrates technological and ecological coordination. It explores the interplay between economic history, environmental devastation, and AI advancements as part of life's evolutionary complexity. This multidisciplinary work blends economics, futurism, and planetary science to reimagine humanity's relationship with the planet.

AD NEGATIVUM

This book reimagines how we can speak meaningfully about God without confining divine transcendence to human concepts. Drawing on Adorno, it proposes a theology rooted in metaphor as a non-identifying and liberating mode of discourse.

ZERO SUM

From communism to capitalism to collapse, the highs and lows of doing business in post-Soviet Russia.

ECHOLOT DES GLAUBENS (ECHO SOUNDER OF FAITH)

The author explores the transmission of faith amidst today’s challenges, highlighting the digital context's influence. This book presents ways to strengthen catechesis by connecting faith to everyday life. It delves into contexts where Christian teachings can resonate, focusing on Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. Through these, the author offers examples of mystagogical approaches for preaching and catechesis.

THE HABITATION SOCIETY

In The Habitation Society, sociologist Fred Block argues that we face a "blocked transition" from the dying industrial economy to a new habitation economy, where most work supports community infrastructure. However, outdated industrial frameworks hinder understanding this shift, fueling confusion and misinformation. Block highlights the disconnect between work effort and economic output and offers insights into navigating this transition, empowering individuals to envision changes for a more effective and equitable society.

CHRISTEN VERÄNDERN DIE WELT (Christians Who Changed the World)

The author explores Central Europe, showcasing influential Christian figures who shaped science, art, culture, and social reforms. From Immanuel Kant to Hildegard of Bingen, they gave Europe a Christian identity. This journey spans the German-speaking world and neighboring regions, featuring icons like Johann Sebastian Bach, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and Ruth Pfau. Their lives exemplify faith’s transformative power.

IST GOTT DIE LIEBE? (IS GOD LOVE?)

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VERWANDLUNG DER MÄCHTE (TRANSFORMATION OF POWERS)

The "question of power" is the key to the New Testament, indeed to the whole Bible. In dealing with the biblical matter of "principalities and powers" – which many dismiss as mythological talk - Walter Wink shows a new approach to the core of the Christian message.