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. ...

In this new edition of his acclaimed book, Olivier Roy examines the political development of Central Asia, from the Russian conquests to the ` War on Terror` & beyond. During the anti-Gorbachev coup in August 1991, most communist leaders from Soviet Central Asia backed the plotters. Within weeks of the coup`s collapse, these very same leaders
- now transformed into ardent nationalists
- proclaimed the independence of their nations, designed new flags, invented new slogans & discovered a new patriotism. How were these new nations built, without any traditional nationalist reference points? In ” The New Central Asia”, Olivier Roy argues that Soviet practice had always been to build on local institutions & promote a local elite. Thus Soviet administration
- as opposed to Soviet policy making
- was always surprisingly decentralized. With home-grown political leaders & administrative institutions, national identities in Central Asia emerged almost by stealth. Roy`s compelling analysis of the new Central Asian states
- Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kirghizstan & including Azerbaijan
- makes an invaluable contribution to our understanding of the geopolitics of Central Asia.





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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! ...

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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The year is 1905 & King Edward VII has invited himself & his mistress to a shooting weekend with the Dilbernes. Now Isobel, the Countess, must turn a run-down mansion into a palace fit for a king. Just as well the family fortunes have been restored, but money can`t solve everything...not even a kidnapping. The servants refuse to condone the King`s morals; Isobel`s daughter, Lady Rosina
- now widowed & wealthy
- insists on publishing a scandalous book, & the mis-spent pasts of Viscount Arthur & his Irish-American wife Minnie rear up to blacken the family name. When fate deals a hand in the middle of the shooting party, Isobel must consider not only her leading position in Society, but her entire future. Fay Weldon brings an aristocratic Edwardian household to fabulous, vibrant life in this gorgeously witty tale of manners & morals, commoners & countesses, from one of Britain`s best loved authors.

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China has become the powerhouse of the world economy & home to 1 in 5 of the world`s population, yet we know almost nothing of the people who lead it. How does one become the leader of the world`s newest superpower? & who holds the real power in the Chinese system? In The New Emperors, the noted China expert Kerry Brown journeys deep into the heart of the secretive Communist Party. China`s system might have its roots in peasant rebellion but it is now firmly under the control of a power-conscious Beijing elite, almost half of whose members are related directly to former senior Party leaders. Brown reveals the intrigue & scandal surrounding the internal battle raging between two China`s: one founded by Mao on Communist principles, & a modern China in which `to get rich is glorious`. At the centre of it all sits the latest Party Secretary, Xi Jinping
- the son of a revolutionary, with links both to big business & to the People`s Liberation Army. His rise to power is symbolic of the new emperors leading the world`s next superpower.
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