Now available in paperback with an additional epilogue, Rory Stewart`s Occupational Hazards is a must-read account of the first few years of the occupation of Iraq from within its governing structures. Iraq, September 2003; it`s six months after the US-led invasion, & the country is in anarchy
- the infrastructure has collapsed, terrorist attacks have begun & the coalition has decided to rule directly via the Coalitions Provisional Authority (CPA). Rory Stewart, a thirty year old British diplomat, is appointed as coalition deputy governor (CPA deputy governorate coordinator) of a province of 850, 000 people in the Marsh region of southern Iraq. There, in the cities of Amara & then Nasiriyah, he & his colleagues struggle to rebuild the region`s infrastructure while controlling assassinations & tribal conflict, confronting gangsters, Iranian-linked politicians & a full Islamist insurgency. During all this Stewart kept a journal of his experiences. His time in the Marsh region culminates in a terrifying siege during which Stewart & his team remain in their compound under sustained attack. They negotiate hostage releases, appoint Iraqi governors & police chiefs, patch up the shattered infrastructure &, in June 2004, hand over sovereignty to the Iraqi government. Haunted by his previous work & travels in Asia, Rory Stewart brings a unique sensitivity & perspective to the daily interactions between Iraqis & the coalition & to the perils & even comedy of foreign occupation. In fact, while his almost colonial role may never exist again, his inside`s account reveals a side of Iraq different from the one familiar to us from print & broadcast journalism & hidden from most foreign soldiers & journalists alike. Stewart`s luminous, sharp-edged prose provides a nuanced & fascinating picture of individuals, both Iraqi & foreign, struggling to manage the collapse of a state. Occupational Hazards is a unique insight into the ambitions, errors, comedy, occasional heroism & moral risks of foreign occupation, which raises questions about the whole project of `state-building` in the twenty-first century.
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Occupied City is the second novel in David Peace’s Tokyo trilogy, based on the notorious true story of the Teikoku bank massacre. As the third year of US occupation begins in 1948, a man, claiming to be a doctor, enters a downtown bank. He says he has been sent by the authorities to deal with an outbreak of dysentery. He treats those that might have been exposed to the virus with clear liquid pored into teacups. Within minutes, the bank’s employees are either dead or unconscious. The ‘doctor’ disappears with some, but not all, of the bank’s money. The biggest manhunt in Japanese history begins… ...

Help your child learn all about the ocean using the new edition of this fact-packed guide with a giant wallchart, interactive clip-art CD & dedicated website. From the craft that investigated the wreck of the Titanic to how octopuses make use of jet propulsion: let your child learn all about the secret watery world that covers much of our planet & the incredible creatures that live in its depths. They'll find out more by downloading 100s of amazing images from the clip-art CD. Then use the giant pull-out wallchart to decorate their room. Great for projects or just for fun, make sure your child learns everything they need to know about the ocean. ...

In this lavish, large-format collection of all-new photographs by Philip Plisson, the immensely popular marine photographer widens his lens to provide a more global focus on the ocean & the humans who depend on it for survival. This magnificent volume

Includes:: nearly 200 new & unpublished images of the five oceans around the world, seen close to the surface or from the air. Featuring ten spectacular gatefolds, it will surprise & beguile the reader with breathtaking images that brilliantly illustrate the beauty, fury & sheer ecological importance of the ocean.

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This gorgeous, large-format book is filled with clever cutouts exploring the ocean, from the shoreline to the murkiest depths. This fact-filled journey is illustrated by Helene Druvert, the acclaimed creator of Paris Up, Up & Away, Mary Poppins Up, Up & Away, Anatomy & New York Melody. ...

Explore a new & exciting way to learn about creatures that live in the ocean with this interactive Slide-N-Seek book. You`ll see colorful images transform before your very eyes with the turn of a wheel & discover hidden images throughout each page. Kids will love this fun & educational format while learning about beautiful creatures along the way. ...

Forty-five magnetic pieces provide kids with lots of fun--and knowledge--that they can use to fill five dramatic oversized scenes. This all-in-one playset

Includes:: fascinating information, just right for its audience, about activities in & around the ocean, marine animals, & much more! It`s the perfect travel & take-along book for young readers.

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Detailing a mysterious realm that's as vital to our existence as the air we breathe, Ocean: An Illustrated Atlas by National Geographic immerses readers in the wonders of the deep through more than 250 up-to-the-minute maps, photographs, & satellite images. Deep-sea pioneer & National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Sylvia A. Earle & marine scientist Linda K. Glover guide the adventure, in consultation with experts from NASA & the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration. Astonishing full-color photographs & diagrams reveal the beauty & complexity of ocean life. Unprecedented new full spread maps of the ocean floor-h&-drawn by expert cartographers-reveal the five major oceans in astonishing details. An unequaled resource for both education & entertainment, the Ocean atlas also explores the progress of fascinating technologies that will help scientists discover uncharted regions & life-forms. This rich informative, & timely atlas, encourages understanding of how the ocean correlates with these happenings-and how human maintenance of its waters & creatures will keep the planet going. ...

Templar`s ` Maurice Pleger`s Ocean
- Sounds of the Wild` is a wonderful creation. A truly entertaining pop-up book, ` Ocean...`
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This book explores the hidden depths of the ocean with this stunning visual encyclopedia for kids Ocean: A Children`s Encyclopedia ...