Vast, diverse, dynamic, & turbulent, the true nature of Africa is often obscured by its poverty-stricken image. In this controversial & gripping guide, Tom Young cuts through the emotional hype to critically analyse the continent`s political history & the factors behind its dismal economic performance. Maintaining that colonial influences are often overplayed, Young argues that much blame must lie with African governments themselves & that Western aid can often cause as much harm as good. ...

This is a new book aimed at young climbers learning the National Indoor Climbing Achievement Scheme (NICAS). It features cartoon illustrations giving step-by-step instructions on the basic skills required for Levels 1 & 2 of the scheme & is fully endorsed by NICAS. It is also endorsed by the Mountaineering Council of Scotl&. The book is beautifully illustrated by Sophie Mitchell with appealing drawings & comes with a robust hardback fold-out cover & is package with a short section of cord which enables readers to practice the knots they are learning in the book. ...

With a completely new look, the updated edition of ” The Beginner`s World Atlas” will match the awe & energy that was brought to `the NGK Wild Animal Atlas`. This

Includes:: a brand new, vibrant colour palette that allows amazing photography to jump off the page, new icons that help kids to quickly identify information related to l&, plants, animals, language & culture, & all aspects of the physical & political world, & lively & informative text that is easily accessible to young readers. Readers will be taken on a journey of exploration & discovery that will give them an appreciation for our planet & all that`s on it. Front matter teaches children about maps & how to use this atlas, & back matter provides facts at-a-glance, a glossary, pronunciation guide, & index.

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Yoruba, one of the national languages of Nigeria, is spoken by more than 30 million people worldwide. This book’s 15 lessons, designed with the beginning student in mind, are ideal for both classroom use & self-study. Each opens with a dialogue about an everyday topic, which is then broken down for the study of grammar & vocabulary. Cultural notes give the material its proper context, & exercises reinforce the student’s mastery of the lesson. The accompanying audio (available for free download) further complements the lesson material by helping the student learn the language as spoken. Beginner’s Yoruba also

Includes:: information on the various aspects of Yoruba culture, including religion, songs & folklore.

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When an injured Union soldier is found in the Virginia woods as the Civil War rages, he is brought to the nearby Miss Martha Farnsworth Seminary for Young Ladies to recover. For the sheltered girls & their teachers, the arrival of the attractive John Mc Burney is a thrilling distraction from normal life. But before long, Mc Burney`s presence will turn them against each other & upend all their lives
- with potentially devastating consequences. Combining psychological suspense with humour & romantic drama, The Beguiled is a wildly entertaining novel of sexual tension & repression, & of rivalry, jealousy &, ultimately, vengeance.
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Fifteen-year-olds Tasha & Josie are near-neighbours who never thought they had anything in common. But when their families let them down, they find themselves unlikely allies in a battle for survival. On the margins of adulthood, these two girls also find themselves also on the margins of society. & where do you go for safety when there is no security at home? ...

She was described as the most dangerous woman in Europe by Adolf Hitler; Noel Coward said people who spent any time with her were always reduced to `gibbering worshippers`; she adored Margaret Thatcher & disliked Germans; she found the French comical & hankered for the old days of Empire & Commonwealth. Above all, though, she was loved by the nation & in this affectionate & often hilarious inside story of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, her former equerry Major Colin Burgess reveals what life was like living with the most private of all the Royals. ” Behind Palace Doors” is a unique & warmly remembered historic insight into one of our longest-surviving institutions. Constantly fascinating & packed with previously untold stories, this is also a celebration of a life gone
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At the perimeter of Mumbai`s Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport stands the Annawadi slum. Here, next to one of Asia`s busiest transport hubs & the city`s gleaming glass towers, lives rubbish collectors, builders & migrants from rural India. Boo spent the best part of four years in Annawadi. Her time there was spent primarily with three families, & her experiences with them are beautifully documented in Behind the Beautiful Forevers, the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist`s first book. Her writing documents the November 2008 terrorist attacks, the knock-on effects of the global recession & a serious crime in the slums, which has major repercussions for those who live there. Buy your copy now! ...

At the perimeter of Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport stands the Annawadi slum. Here, next to one of Asia's busiest transport hubs & the city's gleaming glass towers, lives rubbish collectors, builders & migrants from rural India. Boo spent the best part of four years in Annawadi. Her time there was spent primarily with three families, & her experiences with them are beautifully documented in Behind the Beautiful Forevers, the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist's first book. Her writing documents the November 2008 terrorist attacks, the knock-on effects of the global recession & a serious crime in the slums, which has major repercussions for those who live there. Buy your copy now! ...

Advance Praise for Behind the Burqa ” Whenever & wherever adults make war, children die & women are subjected to fear & humiliation. This is true of Afghanistan too. Read this harrowing book. The tragic yet heroic tale of two women is told with great simplicity. They will haunt you.” -Elie Wiesel, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate ” The stories of Sulima & Hala achingly articulate the twin & enduring legacies of misogyny & violence. A critical historical document, Behind the Burqa ultimately reveals the unbreakable strength of Afghan women.” -Eve Ensler, author of The Vagina Monologues Founder & Artistic Director, V-Day ” Behind the Burqa provides important information about conditions in Afghanistan, as well as the plight of asylum-seekers in the United States. I highly recommend this book to all people who are concerned about human rights, both at home & abroad.” -Senator Sam Brownback, (R. Kansas) ranking member, Immigration Subcommittee, Committee on the Judiciary ” This book is a gripping reading experience, & it also offers important suggestions for those who would like to participate in making our asylum politics more humane.”-Eleanor Acer, Director, Asylum Program, Lawyers Committee for Human Rights ” This book shows the injustices suffered by innocent women seeking asylum in the U. S. & the power of religious faith to provide hope & courage even in prison.” -Fauziya Kassindja, author of Do They Hear You When You Cry ” Sulima & Hala epitomize the worldwide struggle of women for equality & justice. Their story is gripping & illuminating.” -Jessica Neuwirth, President of Equality Now ...