Trans-regional characteristics of Azerbaijan, rooted in geographical location, social-political intentions and historical-cultural traditions of its people, have turned these territories into a geostrategic crossroad between West and East, North and South. The Republic of Azerbaijan is the only state member both of the Council of Europe and ISESCO, and proceeding on this basis, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism has initiated recently the "Baku Process" in order to bring closer these great cultures and civilizations

Goldman Sachs is one of the great financial success stories of the twentieth century. How did it become the world s leading investment bank? And how did it keep its strength through 130 years of history? This book is an insider s guide to the firm s real power - its culture and people

One of the most famous American books of the century. Love, jazz, and excitement! These are all part of Sal Paradise s adventures "on the road" with wild friend Dean Moriarty, and their crazy companions, as they travel across the USA

Fast sieben Jahre liegen zwichen den letzten Worten von Die Enden der Parabel "Und jetzt alle -", durch die wir zum Mitsingen aufgefordert werden, ehe die Rakete einschlägt, und den ersten von Vineland "Später als sonst dämmerte Zoyd Wheeler an einem Sommermorgen des Jahres 1984 aus dem Schalf". Thomas Pynchon, der Grosse Unbekannte, der sich als Person vor der Öffenlichkeit verbirgt, hat während dieser Zeit bis auf kleinere Aufsätze und ein Vorwort zu einer Sammlung früher Stories auch als Autor geschwiegen. Nun gibt es endlich seinen neuen Roman

This is a personal guide to the enjoyment and understanding of all aspects of music

They addresses crucial questions about contemporary American Government

This book is a forum series publication of the US Infromation Agency. The volume contains twenty three original essays by major American scholars, as well as an introductory essay by professor Luedtke. The book covers virtually every aspect of American life and culture - ethnicity, urbanization, the arts, philosophy, religion, politics, etc

This book describes US Congress, how it works. The US Congress is a branch of the federal government to which the founders gave the most attention, providing in the Constitution considerably more detail about it than the presidency and the judiciary

An encyclopedia of brief articles intended for use by elementary school students

The Scholiastic Atlas of the United States provides students with the wealth of information for both school and home use. With clear, detail-oriented maps and vivid landscape photos, this is an excellent resource for children