In the second decade of each century, a new global order commonly starts to assert itself. In the 19th, Napoleon`s defeat gave birth to the world of rivalrous European powers. In the 20th, the First World War triggered a wave of revolutions that cleared a path for the American era. Ours appears to be no different. The world is once again on the move: China extends its influence across the globe; Europe is struggling to maintain unity & the United States looks hollowed out by its own past adventures. Meanwhile Russia is up to a lot of startlingly bold new tricks. In this expanded new edition of The World in Conflict, John Andrews tackles head-on the reasons why global violence is ever-present in our lives. He analyses every single one of today`s major conflicts region by region, considering the causes, contexts, participants, impacts & likely outcomes. He looks at recently-ended wars that still spawn intermittent fighting. & he considers where, why & how new conflicts might erupt. This is a must-read for our interesting times, a guide to our new world of terrorism, kompromat & cyber war, shifting powers & enduring strife. If you want to know who is fighting where, for what, & whether they can win, The World in Conflict is indispensable. ...

Join us on a delicious journey around the globe! Find out how children in China eat squiggly noodles without knives & forks! Try a traditional Moroccan tagine, which is cooked in a pot shaped like a witch`s hat! Be bold with the chilli & mix up your own spicy Mexican salsa! Sail the South Pacific & make a sweet potato pie that looks like a volcano burping hot lava! Bake sweet pineapple & coconut cakes to bring Brazilian sunshine to your day! There`s no better way to encourage children to try new foods than to get them involved in cooking. With simple, yummy recipes, The World In My Kitchen will introduce children to different flavours from around the globe. ...

A quirky, full-colour illustrated book jam-packed with over 2, 000 fascinating figures & facts, The World in Numbers lets figures do the talking. Each themed, colourful page is crammed with tonnes of fascinating number-led facts. Discover how fast a sneeze travels, how many Earths could fit inside the Sun, the size of a T-rex`s teeth & much, much more. From animals & adventures, to fashion, food, bugs & buildings
- there`s something for everyone in this brilliant book. Featuring light-hearted illustrations by Andrew Pinder.
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Samuel Johnson was a critic, an essayist, a poet & a biographer. He was also, famously, the compiler of the first good English dictionary, published in 1755. A polymath & a great conversationalist, his intellectual & social curiosity were boundless. Yet he was a deeply melancholy man, haunted by dark thoughts, sickness & a diseased imagination. In his own life, both public & private, he sought to choose a virtuous & prudent path, negotiating everyday hazards & temptations. His writings & aphorisms illuminate what it means to lead a life of integrity, & his experience, abundantly documented by him & by others (such as James Boswell & Hester Thrale), is a lesson in the art of regulating the mind & the body. Johnson`s story touches on many themes that have enduring significance. He was, & remains, a perceptive commentator on the vanity of human wishes, the rewards & dangers of charity, the need to cultivate kindness, the complexities of family life (especially marriage), the effects of boredom & the fleeting nature of pleasure. He writes & speaks incisively & humanely about the ego, ambition, hypocrisy, fallibility & disorders of the mind, as well as the corrosive effects of obsession, the precariousness of fame & the skulduggery of the literary world. He is a source of profound good sense about what it means to teach, read, write & travel. More than that, though, he continually translates his experience of poverty, scorn, pain & madness into a rich understanding of how to be. ...

Beautiful bold illustrations fill your kitchen with the colours of the world, while the vegetarian recipes will inspire any chef to produce the delicious smells & tastes of Africa, Asia & Latin America. Each year a new artist is exclusively commissioned to illustrate this delightful kitchen calendar. Every month suggests a favourite vegetarian world food recipe & illustrations are created to compliment the dish & the place it comes from. ...

Pore over each of the world`s continents with this entertaining atlas & 300-piece jigsaw, with hundreds of animals, landmarks & attractions to spot & talk about. The sturdy box contains a vividly illustrated 300-piece jigsaw of a world map, plus a 32-page picture atlas. ...

Crafted Lines’ World Map Oyster wallet is the perfect sized accessory for carrying your travel tickets, cards & notes & is designed as the most stylish & practical way to carry your Oyster or travel card on the London Underground & buses. The card-holder`s surface is entirely covered by a political world map featuring capitals & main cities. The outside of the wallet shows the central part of the world. The inside of the wallet features the north & south part of the world map, a slit & two flat pockets for your tickets. ...

The World Marathon Book celebrates the runners who conquer the legendary 26.2 miles, & the races they take part in, detailing their illustrious histories & greatest moments. It explores both the famed city-based marathons like London, Paris & New York as well as the more adventurous races like the Marathon du Medoc
- a must for anyone who prefers a glass of wine to than a Lucozade while racing
- or the Great Wall Marathon in China for those who prefer a further challenge. With inspiring photography, fantastic personal stories & essential infographic elements, this is the book for anyone who has ever taken on, or wishes to take on, the 26.2 miles.

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Sit back or saddle up as double Olympic gold medallist & multiple world champion Geraint Thomas gives you a warts & all insight into the life of a pro cyclist. Along the way he reveals cycling`s clandestine codes & secret stories, tales from the peloton, the key characters like Wiggins, Hoy & Cav, the pivotal races & essential etiquette. Geraint Thomas is treasured for treating his sport just as the rest of us see it: not a job but an escape & an adventure. He`s been with Team Sky since its inception, & is one of our most successful & gifted track & road riders, but Geraint reminds us that getting on the bike still puts a smile on your face & fire in the legs like nothing else. Funny, informative, diverting & droll, this is a joyful celebration of the world of cycling. ...

A spectacularly funny feast of all things Walliams for super-fans, new fans & anyone who likes laughing out loud a lot. In glorious colour throughout! Welcome to the World of David Walliams. This spectacularly funny book is bursting with Walliams wonderment! Insider sneak peeks, brilliant character quizzes, fabulous fun facts, design your own Walliams book cover & meet Raj in a brand new comic book adventure never seen before. You even get exclusive access to behind-the-scenes content from David Walliams himself. Hours of entertainment for all the family & the perfect companion to David`s novels. Featuring colour illustrations from the iconic Sir Quentin Blake & the artistic genius Tony Ross. ...