The Great Courses - Foundations of Eastern Civilization

China. Korea. Japan. Southeast Asia. How did Eastern civilization develop? What do we know about the history, politics, governments, art, science, and technology of these countries? And how does the story of Eastern civilization play out in today's world of business, politics, and international exchange?

The Great Courses - The Middle East in the 20th Century

It is impossible to understand our world today without understanding the last 100 years of Middle Eastern history. Yet, the history of the region in the 20th century is so varied and complex that it defies easy explanations. Shifting borders, governmental overthrows, ethnic and nationalist tensions, and political and economic forces on the world stage all had a hand in shaping the course of Middle Eastern history. Ultimately, the story of this region—and its impact on the world— is one of people searching for self-determination, from the stumbling alliances after the fall of the Ottoman Empire to the Arab Spring uprisings.

American Museum of Natural History: Pocket Birds of North America, Eastern Region

Profiling more than 350 of the most commonly seen birds in eastern North America, this handy photographic field guide brings each species to life on the page.

Make the most of your trip to Eastern and Central Europe with our DK Eyewitness Travel Guide, your companion on a visit to Tallinn, Krakow, Prague, Budapest, Dubrovnik, or Ljubljana. Our guide is packed with recommendations for every city, including walking tours and national parks, plus scenic must-see sites like castles, churches, and museums. Find the best restaurants, bars, and cafes, and discover fun activities for either the solitary traveler or the family with children in our insider guide to Eastern and Central Europe.

Twenty years after the end of communism, the history of Central and Eastern Europe still sparks intense discussions in the former Soviet bloc, as contested memories, primarily about communist repression and WWII, are relived. This volume goes beyond the state-centred approach that so often characterises the study of memory-issues in post-communist countries and highlights two interrelated factors that account for the recent proliferation of memory games in Central and Eastern Europe including, but not limited to, the growth in number of political and social actors who try to elaborate and impose new memory norms into society and the 'internationalization' of conflicted memories.