Africa is forever on our TV screens but the bad-news stories (famine genocide corruption) massively outweigh the good (South Africa) Ever since the process of de-colonialisation began in the mid-1950s & arguably before the continent has appeared to be stuck in a process of irreversible decline Constant war improper use of natural resources & misappropriation of revenues & aid monies contribute to an impression of a continent beyond hope How did we get here? What if anything is to be done? Fully revised & updated & weaving together the key stories & characters of the last sixty years into a stunningly compelling & coherent narrative Martin Meredith has produced the definitive history of how European ideas of how to organise 10000 different ethnic groups has led to what Tony Blair described as the 'scar on the conscience of the world' Authoritative provocative & consistently fascinating this is the updated edition of the seminal book on one of the most important issues facing the West today ...

Sometimes I feel like everyone else was handed a copy of the rules for life & mine got lost Grace has Asperger's & her own way of looking at the world She's got a horse & a best friend who understand her & that's pretty much all she needs But when Grace kisses Gabe & things start to change at home the world doesn't make much sense to her any more Suddenly everything threatens to fall apart & it's up to Grace to fix it on her own Whip-smart hilarious & unapologetically honest The State of Grace by Rachael Lucas is a heart-warming story of one girl trying to work out where she fits in & whether she even wants to ...

The first ever collection of Iain Banks's short fiction this volume

Includes:: the acclaimed novella The State

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As Western powers attempt to redraw the map of the Middle East Dan Smith uses his forensic skills to unravel this arena of confrontation & instability from the Ottoman Empire to the present day With customarily acute analysis he highlights key issues & maps their global implications to explain why this region has become & will remain the focal point for international relations Updated topics in this title include Demographic data; The Israel-Palestine situation; The current war in Iraq; The situation in Lebanon; Refugees & migration; & Islam in the world Copub Myriad Editions ...

From the author of the bestselling State of the World Atlas here is an essential tool for understanding the Middle East & its pivotal role in global politics 160 pages Smith Dan ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play The State Within A flight explodes in mid-air during take off near Washington DC Later that day as a shocked capital struggles to come to terms with the disaster a diplomatic catastrophe envelops the British Embassy A cat&s cradle of tangled affinities & conflicting interests told through interlinking stories unfold as British Ambassador Mark Brydon slowly realises that he is being played by an invisible puppeteer with great power A tightly plotted conspiracy thriller about the limits of diplomacy in a world where government has abdicated responsibility for war ...

When his employer suddenly dies toy shop assistant & train enthusiast Finbar Mc Bride (Peter Dinklage) inherits an abandoned railway station in rural New Jersey A dwarf who tends to avoid social contact whenever possible Fin treks out to the property & moves in However his new isolated quiet life is disrupted by Joe (Bobby Cannavale) the young talkative vendor of a nearby roadside refreshment stand & Olivia (Patricia Clarkson) a reclusive artist who is grieving the loss of her son As Joe & Olivia slowly bring Fin out of his shell all three people are affected by their newfound friendships Written & directed by Thomas Mc Carthy THE STATION AGENT wonderfully mixes drama & comedy in a beautiful countryside setting Although the storyline acknowledges that the main character is a dwarf & refers to this on numerous occasions there is much more to the character of Fin Mc Bride than his short stature As Fin Dinklage gives an outstandingly nuanced performance one that is perfectly complemented by Cannavale's happy-go-lucky Joe & Clarkson's mourning Olivia The movie also features excellent supporting turns by Michelle Williams & Raven Goodwin Touching but never sappy THE STATION AGENT is a charming film that easily joins the ranks of other quirky rural dramas such as THE STRAIGHT STORY it's an absolute joy ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play The gates of hell are made from ice in this tense horror thriller paying homage to The Thing & Assault on Precinct 13 Four technicians & scientists at an alpine research station discover a glacier of blood high in the mountains Testing the red liquid oozing from the ice they discover a new alien organism with the astonishing capability of transforming the local wildlife into horrific hybrids & monster mutations With the Minister of the Environment hiking to the station for an official visit many frightening questions must be answered if the confrontational team are to survive & cope with the giant wood lice the beetle-foxes crossbred flying predators & much much worse Actors Gerhard Liebmann Edita Malovcic Brigitte Kren Hille Beseler Peter Knaack & Wolfgang Pampel Director Marvin Kren Certificate 15 years & over Year 2013 Languages German Duration 1 hour & 38 minutes (approx) ...

Maurice is the Station Mouse & so he must follow The Station Mouse Handbook Rule 1 A Station Mouse must remain unseen Rule 2 A Station Mouse must never go out in the daytime Rule 3 A Station Mouse must never approach the passengers ...

A three person crew is sent to study a sentient alien civilization locked in civil war Unable to contact the crew the player assumes the role of a recon specialist to uncover what happened What players discover will challenge their view of surveillance imperialism & moral law A World of Augmented Reality Technology has gone through a digital revolution & conversations notes & even computers are experienced in full Augmented Reality Ranging from personal to professional these AR logs will let players explore what was taking place on-board Intuitive Problem Solving The secrets on-board the station will resist being uncovered & you must rely on your ability to identify & solve intuitive but subtle problems Piece Together a Living Story Each room & space will have a unique moment to share if you look close enough For the keen eye a rich story awaits Required for VR Features (not included) Play Station VR Headset Play Station 4 Camera ...