For a decade ” National Geographic Adventure” magazine has been committed to telling great stories about the outdoors & adventure travel. To celebrate its 10th anniversary, editor-in-chief John Rasmus & staff assemble 30 of the best articles reported from the ends of the earth in an unbeatable anthology. More than great travel writing, gripping narratives & excellent reportage, the stories collected here explore our world & its inhabitants & ask important questions about travel in the 21st century. The list of contributors is impressive, with topics ranging from the new high-speed railway to Tibet, angry elephants in India, & visiting a Shaman in Peru. Sebastian Junger chronicles his experiences with the great Pashtun fighter Amed Shah Massoud, who defeated the Russians in Afghanistan & liberated Kabul from the Taliban; David Quammen waxes lyric & geologic while kayaking down the Grand Canyon with old friends shortly after 9/11; legendary climber Reinhold Messner writes about his encounter with a yeti; Michael Finkel crosses the Sahara & finds `13 ways of looking at a void`; & Tim Cahill retraces legs of Lewis & Clark`s westward journey. This is a vivid collection for adventurers
- armchair or otherwise.
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Less than twenty-four months after the hope-filled Arab uprising, the popular movement had morphed into a dystopia of resurgent dictators, failed states, & civil wars. Egypt`s epochal transition to democracy ended in a violent military coup. Yemen & Libya collapsed into civil war, while Bahrain erupted in smothering sectarian repression. Syria proved the greatest victim of all, ripped apart by internationally fueled insurgencies & an externally supported, bloody-minded regime. Amidst the chaos, a virulently militant group declared an Islamic State, seizing vast territories & inspiring terrorism across the globe. What happened? The New Arab Wars is a profound illumination of the causes of this nightmare. It details the costs of the poor choices made by regional actors, delivers a scathing analysis of Western misreadings of the conflict, & condemns international interference that has stoked the violence. Informed by commentators & analysts from the Arab world, Marc Lynch`s narrative of a vital region`s collapse is both wildly dramatic & likely to prove definitive. Most important, he shows that the region`s upheavals have only just begun--and that the hopes of Arab regimes & Western policy makers to retreat to old habits of authoritarian stability are doomed to fail. ...

The first & only atlas to present global history in a series of uniform world-to-view maps, The New Atlas of World History tells the human story in 56 crystal-clear world maps, from six million years ago to today. The maps show the grand sweep of historical events, supplemented by thematic maps that show the origins & spread of cultures, chiefdoms, hunter-gatherer societies, languages, world trade & world religion. There are also fascinating timelines that reveal developments in politics, science, religion, & the arts. Conceived & written by a leading cartographic editor & historian, the New Atlas with its authoritative maps, graphics & illustrated timelines provides overview of global history for the 21st century.A genuinely unique & must-have book for historical & geographical fanatics. ...

Topsy & Tim find fun & adventure in the real world. Their engaging stories are reassuring for young children having first experiences of their own. In ” Topsy & Tim: The New Baby”, the twins` friend Tony has a new baby brother called Jack. At first Tony is a bit jealous of the new baby but he soon learns how to be a helpful big brother. A trusted & well-loved pair who can help guide parents & children through `first experiences`, ” Topsy & Tim” books have been beautifully updated with contemporary artwork. ” Topsy & Tim” remain instantly recognisable to parents while in a fresh style that will appeal to a new generation of fans. Re-launching in April 2008 with the bestselling titles ” Learning to Swim”, ” The New Baby”, ” Start School”, ” Go on an Aeroplane”, ” Go Green” & ” Have a Birthday Party”, these wonderful books deserve a place on the bookshelves of the next generation. ...

Filled with mouthwatering recipes, beautiful photographs, & scenes from some of the most vibrant restaurants in America today, ” The New Brooklyn Cookbook” celebrates the wave of culinary energy that has transformed this thriving borough & infused its kitchens & dining rooms with passion, vigor, & big flavors. Starring the trail-blazing chefs & entrepreneurs who made it all happen, this gorgeous book helps readers recreate the signature dishes of Brooklyn in the comfort of their own kitchens. With enthusiasm & insight, husb&-&-wife duo Melissa & Brendan Vaughan highlight the `new` tastes of Brooklyn, including: Steak & Eggs Korean Style, The Good Fork; Cast Iron Chicken, Vinegar Hill House; Tofu with Broad Beans & Chili Bean Paste, The General Greene * Spaghetti Alla Vongole, Al Di La; Swordfish with Sauteed Grape Tomatoes, Fresh Corn & Kohlrabi Salad, Avocado Aioli, Rosewater; Beef Sauerbraten with Braised Red Cabbage & Pretzel Dumplings, Prime Meats; Doug`s Pecan Pie Sundae, Buttermilk Channel; &, Hoppy American Brown Ale-Homebrew Recipe, Sixpoint Cragt Ales Brewery. The Vaughans also profile some of Brooklyn`s best food makers & purveyors, from cheesemakers & picklers to chocolatiers & bakers, giving readers an inside look at the ingredients behind their favourite restaurant dishes & the food culture that supports their creation. ...

Featuring topics ranging from giant galaxies to microscopic bacteria, this encyclopedia explores & explains the world we live in & beyond. Bring key school subjects to life for your child with this encyclopedia packed with hundreds of topics, thousands of fantastic pictures & countless ways to find out more about everything. Open up a whole universe of knowledge & wonder for your child. Starting with an exciting voyage through outer space, they`ll explore the living world, people & places & even have an under-the-skin encounter with the workings of the human body. It is perfect for dipping in & out of, or for reading through, your child will learn from special features including maps, charts, timelines & thousands of facts on key curriculum topics. It is perfect for homework, projects or just for fun! ...

With a preface by Norman Davies, author of Europe: A History. Revised & updated following Russia's attack on Georgia. No longer the sick man of Europe, Russia is run by an authoritarian ex-KGB regime with the cash to put its ideas into practice. Under Vladimir Putin's autocratic rule, it silences its critics & bullies its neighbours. The murders of Anna Politkovskaya & Aleksander Litvinenko have sent a grim warning to other critics & the sham presidential 'election' in 2007 that put Dmitry Medvedev in the Kremlin as Putin's h&-picked successor showed how Russia's rulers, not the voters, dictate the country's political future. The New Cold War explains the Kremlin's use of energy blockades & trade sanctions, military sabre-rattling & propaganda wars against its neighbours
- & why a divided & demoralised West is responding so feebly. It is an incisive & disturbing account of why we are perilously close to defeat
- & how we can still win.

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Revised & updated with a new preface on the Crimean crisis While most of the world was lauding the stability & economic growth that Vladimir Putin`s ex-KGB regime had brought to Russia, Edward Lucas was ringing alarm bells. First published in 2008 & since revised, The New Cold War remains the most insightful & informative account of Russia today. It depicts the regime`s crushing of independent institutions & silencing of critics, taking Russia far away from the European mainstream. It highlights the Kremlin`s use of the energy weapon in Europe, the bullying of countries in the former Soviet empire, such as Estonia, Georgia & Ukraine
- & the way that Russian money weakens the West`s will to resist. Now updated with an incisive analysis of Russia`s seizure of Crimea & its destabilisation of Ukraine, The New Cold War unpicks the roots of the Kremlin`s ideology & exposes the West`s naive belief that Putin`s sinister & authoritarian regime might ever be a friend or partner.
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This new illustrated edition of Evelyn Rose`s classic book has been completely revised & updated by Evelyn`s daughter Judi, ensuring it continues to be the culinary bible of Jewish cuisine. Packed with mouth-watering ideas for both family meals & those special occasions when you want to impress without spending hours in the kitchen, the book contains over 1000 fail-safe recipes for which the author is justly celebrated. Ideal for novices & experienced cooks alike, the easy-to-follow recipes showcase the diversity of Jewish cooking which draws influences from Eastern Europe, the Mediterranean & Middle East. From soups & starters to desserts, breads & baking, the recipes provide inspiration for everyday cooking as well as step-by step features on entertaining through the seasons. A guide to the major Jewish festivals, such as Passover, explains the `why` & `hows` of much-loved symbolic dishes as well as providing menu plans. ...

For this powerful successor to his best-selling guide to California wine, Charles E. Olken has joined forces with Joseph Furstenthal to craft The New Connoisseurs' Guidebook to California Wine & Wineries. An encyclopedia, atlas, & buying guide combined in one comprehensive, authoritative work, this new guide delivers information & guidance that is not available in any other place. From first page to last, it is geared towards a wide range of consumers, yet also offers the depth & detail that made its predecessor one of the most frequently referenced works by wine educators & industry insiders. Now organized geographically into eight wine regions, the guide has been completely rewritten & expanded to provide the most current information on the state's evolving wine industry
- its history, grapes, winemaking, terminology, geography, & leading wineries.
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