Books about Latvia
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Rīga
15.00 €
Andris Ārgalis. Riga, 2001.
The book offers extensive information on Riga’s history, present-day life, culture, economy, transportation, education, science, art, architecture, and urban life, as well as the author’s personal impressions.
The book is richly illustrated with photographs by Andris Eglītis, Juris Kalniņš...
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Rīga - iedvesmas pilsēta
10.00 €
Pēteris Apinis. Riga – a city of inspiration, 2004.
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Rīga - iedvesmas pilsēta
10.00 €
Pēteris Apinis. Riga – a city of inspiration, 2003.
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Matemātikas minienciklopēdija
1.20 € 3.00 €
Agnis Andžān, Vilnis Detlovs. Mini-Encyclopedia of Mathematics, 2007.
This work compiles information on the most important mathematical concepts, as well as on notable Latvian mathematicians and Lithuanian and Estonian mathematicians associated with Latvia.
Cover art by Iveta Bambere.
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Justs Kristiāns Fon Loders
5.00 €
Juris Salaks. Justs Kristiāns fon Loders, 2003.
A biographical book about the Baltic German doctor and medical organiser Justus Christian Loder.
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Kaupo und der Heilige Gral
5.00 €
Astrīda Beināre. Kaupo and the Holy Grail, 2007.
Kaupo and the Holy Grail. Loser or Winner? A Novel – A Possibility. With a foreword by Jānis Stradiņš, “Greetings to Sigulda at the Turn of the Century,” and a facsimile of a letter from Heinrich Bose addressed to the author.
Book in German. Translated by Valdis Bisenieks.
Edited...
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Atmiņas un apcere
5.00 €
Dzidra Branta. Memories and Reflections, 2007.
An autobiographical work that offers a insight into the world of medicine in the second half of the 20th century.
The author recounts her childhood, student years, and professional development. She describes her work at the Riga Medical Institute and the Department of Dermatology...
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100 Latvijas personību
3.99 € 9.98 €
Pēteris Apinis. 100 Latvian Personalities, 2006.
Based on survey results, the book compiles biographies of the 100 most popular personalities who have made Latvia known to the world through their work, knowledge, talent, and achievements. The book describes the life and contributions of each outstanding personality, with...
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Saskarsme
4.00 €
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Latvijas valsts mežu apsaimniekošana 1918-1940
10.00 €
Antons Vasiļevskis. Latvian State Forest Management 1918–1940, 2007.
The book is dedicated to the author's father, who was a lifelong forest ranger.
The book describes the management of Latvia's state forests from 1918 to 1940 and aims to show the processes of forest management during the short period of Latvia's independence...
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Latvijas grafika
50.00 €
Graphics of Latvia. 100 Years, Personalities, Works, 2003.
100 original graphic art reproductions, 100 authors with portraits and biographical notes. Compiled and edited by Professor Guntars Sietiņš, Head of the Graphic Art Department at the Latvian Academy of Art. Introduction and informative material by art historian Anita...
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Latvijas valsts 90 gadu
15.00 €
90 Years of the Latvian State, 2008.
A comprehensive publication commemorating the 90th anniversary of the Latvian state. Text author and editor Pēteris Apinis. The book is entitled "Latvian Stories in Photographs." Each year since the founding of the Latvian state is given one page for photographs and a brief explanation...
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Latvijas glezniecība. Kronētā ikona. 100
50.00 €
Anita Vanaga. Painting of Latvia 100. The Crowned Icon, 2005.
The book is available in Latvian and English.
Hardcover, 270x320, 119 pages.
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Latvija - zaļā paradīze Eiropas centrā
15.00 €
Pēteris Apinis, Ginta Poriete, Andris Eglītis. Latvia – the Green Paradise of Europe, 2004.
The text uses information provided by the Ministries of Finance, Economics, Justice, Education and Science, the Bank of Latvia, Riga City Council, and other state and local government institutions.
The book is available in Japanese...
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Sēlija
1.00 €
Aija Demberga. Selonia, 2008.
Selonias people are hospitable and, owing to the development of tourism, they offer visitors increasingly richer opportunities to experience the beauty of Selonias nature, its interesting history and everyday life, monuments of art and architecture. Everybody is welcome to Selonia to find relaxation...
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Latvija, kādu mēs to mīlam
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Pēteris Apinis, Renāte Kārkliņa, Maija Šetlere. Latvia – How We Love It, 2008.
A photo album with short descriptions of the most interesting and beautiful places and things in Latvia.
Richly illustrated.
The book is available in Latvian, Swedish, and German.
Hardcover, 230x300mm, 95 pages.
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Jūrmala: pilsēta uz viļņa!
5.00 €
Dace Ķezbere. Jūrmala, 2005.
Jūrmala is a city of love. This is evident in every moment: in the touch of the waves on the sandy shore, in the kiss of the Lielupe River as it flows into the sea, in the singing of the pine trees in the wind, and in the dancing of the seagulls on the water.
The book is available in Latvian...
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Latvija otrajā pasaules karā
5.00 €
Jānis Straume. Latvia in World War II, 2007.
This book tells the story of the most difficult period in the history of Latvia – the 1940s, when Latvia lost its independence for fifty years and fell under the heavy boot of Communist and Nazi occupation.
The book is available in English, German, and Russian.
Softcover, 147x210...
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Izcilas ebreju personības Latvijā
5.00 €
Pēteris Apinis, Maija Šetlere, Grigory Smirin. Outstanding Jewish Personalities in Latvia, 2003.
The book is a tribute to the Jewish people, who fought for Latvia's independence in both World War I and World War II, a people who endured the horrors of the Holocaust and managed to produce new talents in science, medicine...
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Latvija - zeme un valsts
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Jānis Straume. Latvia – Land and State. A Brief Overview of History, 2007.
Every war has its losers, but those who suffer most are not the ones fighting, but those whose land is being fought over.
This book is about the history of a simple people, whose land has been trampled on repeatedly by the heavy boots of occupiers.
The...
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Renāte Kārkliņa. Jūrmala, 2006.
Photo album with short descriptions.
This is a story about Jūrmala, a city on the Baltic Sea, where people live, work and enjoy themselves, where there are pine trees and the sea, and the sun, and white sandy beaches, and snow in winter, and wind in autumn.
The book is available in Latvian...
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Baltijas valstis
20.00 €
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Cēsis
5.00 €
Anda Skrastiņa. Cēsis, 2006.
Photo album with short descriptions about and around the city.
The book was published in honor of the 800th anniversary of the city of Cēsis.
The book is available in Latvian, Russian, English, German, and French.
Soft cover, 150x210 mm, 96 pages.
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Rīga
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Andris Ārgalis. Riga, 2009.
Each page of the book features 4–6 colour photographs depicting a different part of Riga. The pictures show the most interesting and notable objects in these places, and the visual information is supplemented by interesting stories about one of the objects or the place as a whole. The book includes...
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Aizmirstais karš
5.00 €
Jānis Straume. The Forgotten War. Latvian Resistance to russian and german occupation, 2007.
No matter which army occupied Latvia, no matter which special services fought against every free thought, Latvians never lost their faith in freedom. Often they took up arms, sometimes they fought with dissident methods, and sometimes...
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Latvija - šķēpmetēju zeme
1.00 €
Rīga
15.00 €
Andris Ārgalis. Riga, 2001.
The book offers extensive information on Riga’s history, present-day life, culture, economy, transportation, education, science, art, architecture, and urban life, as well as the author’s personal impressions.
The book is richly illustrated with photographs by Andris Eglītis, Juris Kalniņš...
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Rīga - iedvesmas pilsēta
10.00 €
Pēteris Apinis. Riga – a city of inspiration, 2004.
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Rīga - iedvesmas pilsēta
10.00 €
Pēteris Apinis. Riga – a city of inspiration, 2003.
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Matemātikas minienciklopēdija
1.20 €
Justs Kristiāns Fon Loders
5.00 €
Juris Salaks. Justs Kristiāns fon Loders, 2003.
A biographical book about the Baltic German doctor and medical organiser Justus Christian Loder.
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Kaupo und der Heilige Gral
5.00 €
Astrīda Beināre. Kaupo and the Holy Grail, 2007.
Kaupo and the Holy Grail. Loser or Winner? A Novel – A Possibility. With a foreword by Jānis Stradiņš, “Greetings to Sigulda at the Turn of the Century,” and a facsimile of a letter from Heinrich Bose addressed to the author.
Book in German. Translated by Valdis Bisenieks.
Edited...
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Atmiņas un apcere
5.00 €
Dzidra Branta. Memories and Reflections, 2007.
An autobiographical work that offers a insight into the world of medicine in the second half of the 20th century.
The author recounts her childhood, student years, and professional development. She describes her work at the Riga Medical Institute and the Department of Dermatology...
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100 Latvijas personību
3.99 €
Saskarsme
4.00 €
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Latvijas valsts mežu apsaimniekošana 1918-1940
10.00 €
Antons Vasiļevskis. Latvian State Forest Management 1918–1940, 2007.
The book is dedicated to the author's father, who was a lifelong forest ranger.
The book describes the management of Latvia's state forests from 1918 to 1940 and aims to show the processes of forest management during the short period of Latvia's independence...
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Latvijas grafika
50.00 €
Graphics of Latvia. 100 Years, Personalities, Works, 2003.
100 original graphic art reproductions, 100 authors with portraits and biographical notes. Compiled and edited by Professor Guntars Sietiņš, Head of the Graphic Art Department at the Latvian Academy of Art. Introduction and informative material by art historian Anita...
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Latvijas valsts 90 gadu
15.00 €
90 Years of the Latvian State, 2008.
A comprehensive publication commemorating the 90th anniversary of the Latvian state. Text author and editor Pēteris Apinis. The book is entitled "Latvian Stories in Photographs." Each year since the founding of the Latvian state is given one page for photographs and a brief explanation...
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Latvijas glezniecība. Kronētā ikona. 100
50.00 €
Anita Vanaga. Painting of Latvia 100. The Crowned Icon, 2005.
The book is available in Latvian and English.
Hardcover, 270x320, 119 pages.
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Latvija - zaļā paradīze Eiropas centrā
15.00 €
Pēteris Apinis, Ginta Poriete, Andris Eglītis. Latvia – the Green Paradise of Europe, 2004.
The text uses information provided by the Ministries of Finance, Economics, Justice, Education and Science, the Bank of Latvia, Riga City Council, and other state and local government institutions.
The book is available in Japanese...
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Sēlija
1.00 €
Aija Demberga. Selonia, 2008.
Selonias people are hospitable and, owing to the development of tourism, they offer visitors increasingly richer opportunities to experience the beauty of Selonias nature, its interesting history and everyday life, monuments of art and architecture. Everybody is welcome to Selonia to find relaxation...
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Latvija, kādu mēs to mīlam
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20.00 €
Pēteris Apinis, Renāte Kārkliņa, Maija Šetlere. Latvia – How We Love It, 2008.
A photo album with short descriptions of the most interesting and beautiful places and things in Latvia.
Richly illustrated.
The book is available in Latvian, Swedish, and German.
Hardcover, 230x300mm, 95 pages.
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Jūrmala: pilsēta uz viļņa!
5.00 €
Dace Ķezbere. Jūrmala, 2005.
Jūrmala is a city of love. This is evident in every moment: in the touch of the waves on the sandy shore, in the kiss of the Lielupe River as it flows into the sea, in the singing of the pine trees in the wind, and in the dancing of the seagulls on the water.
The book is available in Latvian...
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Latvija otrajā pasaules karā
5.00 €
Jānis Straume. Latvia in World War II, 2007.
This book tells the story of the most difficult period in the history of Latvia – the 1940s, when Latvia lost its independence for fifty years and fell under the heavy boot of Communist and Nazi occupation.
The book is available in English, German, and Russian.
Softcover, 147x210...
Add to cart
Izcilas ebreju personības Latvijā
5.00 €
Pēteris Apinis, Maija Šetlere, Grigory Smirin. Outstanding Jewish Personalities in Latvia, 2003.
The book is a tribute to the Jewish people, who fought for Latvia's independence in both World War I and World War II, a people who endured the horrors of the Holocaust and managed to produce new talents in science, medicine...
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Latvija - zeme un valsts
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10.00 €
Jānis Straume. Latvia – Land and State. A Brief Overview of History, 2007.
Every war has its losers, but those who suffer most are not the ones fighting, but those whose land is being fought over.
This book is about the history of a simple people, whose land has been trampled on repeatedly by the heavy boots of occupiers.
The...
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Jūrmala
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5.00 €
Renāte Kārkliņa. Jūrmala, 2006.
Photo album with short descriptions.
This is a story about Jūrmala, a city on the Baltic Sea, where people live, work and enjoy themselves, where there are pine trees and the sea, and the sun, and white sandy beaches, and snow in winter, and wind in autumn.
The book is available in Latvian...
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Baltijas valstis
20.00 €
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Cēsis
5.00 €
Anda Skrastiņa. Cēsis, 2006.
Photo album with short descriptions about and around the city.
The book was published in honor of the 800th anniversary of the city of Cēsis.
The book is available in Latvian, Russian, English, German, and French.
Soft cover, 150x210 mm, 96 pages.
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Rīga
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15.00 €
Andris Ārgalis. Riga, 2009.
Each page of the book features 4–6 colour photographs depicting a different part of Riga. The pictures show the most interesting and notable objects in these places, and the visual information is supplemented by interesting stories about one of the objects or the place as a whole. The book includes...
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Aizmirstais karš
5.00 €
Jānis Straume. The Forgotten War. Latvian Resistance to russian and german occupation, 2007.
No matter which army occupied Latvia, no matter which special services fought against every free thought, Latvians never lost their faith in freedom. Often they took up arms, sometimes they fought with dissident methods, and sometimes...
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Latvija - šķēpmetēju zeme
1.00 €