Angela Merkel has transformed German & European politics. Her achievements at home & abroad have seen her top Forbes` most powerful women list ten times & she is still going strong after over ten years in office-yet she may also be the least understood ruler in the world. Her government`s hard approach to the crisis in Greece has seen her receive mass criticism worldwide & could well determine the future of the European Union. Based on more than ten years` of study & original archival research (including from the Stasi-archives in Berlin), Matthew Qvortrup gives an account of the cultural, historical & political influences that shaped the life of this incredible woman, combining the narrative of Merkel`s life with a lively account of the history of Germany from 1945 to the present day. How did she-a trained scientist with absolutely no political experience-succeed in becoming the first female leader of a German political party, unseating her patron Helmut Kohl? How do she & her staff of mostly female advisors repeatedly outsmart the old boys network of conservative male politicians in Germany? As one of the architects of the harsh gospel of austerity-politics, as the guarantor of stability in the Euro-zone, & latterly chief negotiator over the future of Eastern Ukraine, understanding Merkel is essential for anyone interested in current affairs. With a UK referendum on the way & her stance on debt relief & Greece, could she end up destroying the European Union? ...

With the Eurozone engulfed in an unprecedented crisis, one political figure looms largest of all, Angela Merkel, the leader of its most powerful economy. While foreign affairs have become the central issues of her chancellorship in this crucial election year, the entire world is anxiously looking to Germany to play its part in Europe`s rescue. This authorized biography sheds light on the person behind the politician
- from her youthful days of hitchhiking in Tbilisi to being the guest of honour at a White House state dinner
- & examines how a girl from East Germany rose to the highest echelons of European power. As well as explaining how Angela Merkel`s world view was shaped & influenced by her background & ideology, Stefan Kornelius`s lively account discusses her personal relations with international counterparts such as David Cameron, Barack Obama or Vladimir Putin, as well as her attitude towards the countries & cultures over which they rule.

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High quality relief shaded topographic trekking map. Trails are clearly marked with distances between junctions shown in miles. Clear contours at 50m intervals, vegetation information & symbols to show the location of various features & facilities of use to hikers, such as ranger stations & campsites. To ensure durability the map is printed upon special waterproof plastic paper.

Includes:: latitude & longitude markings.

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High quality relief shaded topographic trekking map. Trails are clearly marked with distances between junctions shown in miles. Clear contours at 80ft intervals, vegetation information & symbols to show the location of various features & facilities of use to hikers, such as ranger stations & campsites. To ensure durability the map is printed upon special waterproof plastic paper.

Includes:: latitude & longitude markings.

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Map No. 811, Angeles National Forest, CA, in an extensive series of GPS compatible, contoured hiking maps of USA’s national & state parks or forests & other popular recreational areas. Cartography based on the national topographic survey, with additional tourist information. The maps, with most titles now printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant plastic paper, highlight walking trails along with campsites & other accommodation, picnic sites, areas for various recreational pursuits such as horse riding or skiing, drinking water sources, & many other facilities of interest to the outdoor enthusiast. Cartography is based on information from the USGS (United States Geological Survey
- the country’s national survey organization), revised by the National Geographic Maps in cooperation with the National Park Service, USDA Forest Service, etc. Topography is excellently presented by contours (interval varies according to scale), enhanced by relief shading & colouring/graphics for wood cover, glaciers, etc. All heights are given in feet. The maps have a UTM grid plus latitude & longitude margin ticks & GPS waypoints for selected important locations. Each map is double-sided to give either maximum coverage of the chosen area or additional enlargements of its important sections. Accompanying notes provide useful information on relevant regulations, safety precautions, contact addresses, etc.* *IMPORTANT
- PLEASE NOTE: the series is very extensive, ranging in scale from 1:400, 000 for the vast national parks of Alaska to 1:25, 000 for local map in several states. We recommend, therefore, viewing the series by state rather than the whole list.*

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After sitting in the car on the hill for about ten minutes, Montalbano realized this was a big mistake. Because he didn`t think at all about the investigation, the burglars, or Mr. Z. He thought about Angelica.. . What had he done? When members of Vigata`s elite are targeted in a series of perfectly executed burglaries, Inspector Montalbano reluctantly takes the case. It soon becomes clear however that more links these privileged few than simply their lost possessions.. . It isn`t long too before Montalbano finds himself taken with one of the victims, the captivatingly beautiful young Angelica. But as the detective`s attraction grows
- until he can think of little else
- a series of strange, anonymous letters claiming responsibility for the thefts begin to arrive.. . With the allure of Angelica beginning to consume him & his relationship with Livia under threat, Montalbano must focus his mind to solve this perplexing investigation before events spiral out of all control...

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After sitting in the car on the hill for about ten minutes, Montalbano realized this was a big mistake. Because he didn`t think at all about the investigation, the burglars, or Mr. Z. He thought about Angelica.. . What had he done? When members of Vigata`s elite are targeted in a series of perfectly executed burglaries, Inspector Montalbano reluctantly takes the case. It soon becomes clear however that more links these privileged few than simply their lost possessions.. . It isn`t long too before Montalbano finds himself taken with one of the victims, the captivatingly beautiful young Angelica. But as the detective`s attraction grows
- until he can think of little else
- a series of strange, anonymous letters claiming responsibility for the thefts begin to arrive.. . With the allure of Angelica beginning to consume him & his relationship with Livia under threat, Montalbano must focus his mind to solve this perplexing investigation before events spiral out of all control...

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In this fabulously festive story, Angelina & her cousin Henry visit lonely old Mr Bell, the retired village postman. They invite him to Angelina`s Christmas show to cheer him up & he appears dressed as Father Christmas, with a sackful of presents for everyone!A brand new Angelina Ballerina story is also available
- Big City Ballet
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Includes:: an amazing pop-up stage! Katharine Holabird attended Bennington College in Vermont, USA, & spent three years as a journalist in Italy. She has been writing the Angelina books since 1983. She lived in London with her family for a long time, but is now back in the US, & lives outside New York. Helen Craig is one of the UK`s most successful children`s illustrators. She became an apprentice photographer aged sixteen & went on to set up her own studio. Helen has illustrated over sixty children`s books. She lives in Cambridge.



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Diego Maradona, Gabriel Batistuta, Juan Roman Riquelme, Sergio Aguero, Lionel Messi.. . Argentina is responsible for some of the greatest footballers on the planet. Their rich, volatile history is made up of both the sublime & the ruthlessly pragmatic. Argentina is a nation obsessed with football, & Jonathan Wilson, having lived there on & off during the last decade, is ideally placed to chart the five phases of Argentinian football: the appropriation of the British game; the golden age of la nuestra, the exuberant style of playing that developed as Juan Peron led the country into isolation; a hardening into the brutal methods of anti-futbol; the fusing of beauty & efficacy under Cesar Luis Menotti; & the ludicrous (albeit underachieving) creative talent of recent times. More than any other nation Argentina lives & breathes football, its theories & myths. The subject is fiercely debated on street corners & in cafes. It has even preoccupied the country`s greatest writers & philosophers. ANGELS WITH DIRTY FACES is the definitive history of a great footballing nation & its paradoxes. ...

Fat people, Footballers, Flip-flops, Formula One, Wheelie luggage Cycle helmets, Processed ham, Skiing, Dogs, , , Are you all wound up? Boiling & ready to blow? Breathe deeply. Relax. Master of spleen Giles Coren, author of what The Guardian called ` The Maddest Email Ever`, has an unbeatable technique for working through the anger: He does it for you. ...