Slovakia sits at the very center of the European continent. Fighting pollution today, this largely rural country fights to protect its many undeveloped forests and endangered wildlife.

Introduces the geography, history, government, people, economy, and culture of Slovakia.

Last Folio features stunning photographs taken by Yuri Dojc of once-vibrant Jewish communities throughout Slovakia. Dojc's photographic journey began in an abandoned school in Bardejov where time had stood still since the day in 1942 when its students were taken to concentration camps. The books were still there, along with student essays marked with corrections and school reports—all disintegrating on dusty shelves. Dojc's eloquent photographs treat the decaying books as survivors, the last witnesses to what had been a thriving culture. Last Folio also includes portraits of aging Slovak Holocaust survivors and images of the poignant ruins of schools, synagogues, mikvahs, and cemeteries. With texts by Lucia Faltin, Katya Krausova, David G. Marwell, and Azar Nafisi, Last Folio presents a stirring tribute to a vanished culture.

Slovakia, a country nestled in the heart of Europe, is a land of deep historical roots, rich cultural traditions, and striking natural beauty. It is a country that remains somewhat undiscovered compared to its neighboring countries, offering a perfect blend of old-world charm and modern vitality. For travelers looking to experience a different facet of Europe, Slovakia provides a diverse range of attractions, from medieval towns and castles to scenic mountain landscapes and lively cities. With its strategic location, Slovakia has long been a crossroad of various civilizations, contributing to its complex and fascinating history. In the modern era, it has emerged as a vibrant, forward-thinking country, with a growing tourism industry. However, it remains true to its traditions, with many customs and festivals continuing to play an essential role in daily life. This guide is designed to offer you a comprehensive view of Slovakia, highlighting the country's most significant features. Whether you're a history buff eager to explore ancient castles, a nature lover drawn to the beauty of Slovakia's mountainous national parks, or someone interested in experiencing its modern cities, there's something for everyone. Each chapter will take you through different aspects of Slovakian life and culture, aiming to provide a full picture of what this remarkable country has to offer.

In August 1968, photojournalist Ladislav Bielik documented the end of the Prague Spring at the hands of the Warsaw Pact's armies. Of the 187 photos he took of that tumultuous time, one of the most famous was of a bare-chested man in front of the occupier's tank. The image has become one of the best known and most significant pictures of the 20th century. This splendid volume shows most of the shots hidden in the cellar of Bielik's house from the secret police. His son discovered the photos by chance and organized their transfer to the West where they have been published. This volume also provides a brief history of the reasons for the Prague Spring, and the events that took place after it was brutally crushed by the authorities. This volume documents an exhilarating time in Eastern European history, and its somber, heartbreaking end.

First published in 1992 to wide critical acclaim, Pictures From Home is Larry Sultan's pendant to his parents. Sultan returned home to Southern California periodically in the 1980s and the decade-long sequence moves between registers, combining contemporary photographs with film stills from home movies, fragments of conversation, Sultan's own writings and other memorabilia. The result is a narrative collage in which the boundary between the documentary and the staged becomes increasingly ambiguous. Simultaneously the distance usually maintained between the photographer and his subjects also slips in an exchange of dialogue and emotion that is unique to this work. Significantly increasing the page count of the original book, this MACK design of Pictures From Home clarifies the multiplicity of voices - both textual and pictorial - in order to afford a fresh perspective of this seminal body of work -- Provided by the publisher.

PHOTOGRAPHS: COLLECTIONS. Amazing Planet, full of breathtaking images, is absolutely unique. It introduces the most beautiful corners on Earth. Included are all the continents, the oceans and a diversity of landscapes - from glaciers through mountain lakes, deserts, and canyons. Famous photographer, Filip Kulisev has travelled the world to capture these images.

Sterile, geometric beauty of old pools, many built in the Socialist era, set the tone for these photographs.