In a timely & eye-opening book Rodric Braithwaite examines the Russian experience in that most recent war in Afghanistan (after Alexander's conquests & the many British imperial wars & skirmishes). Largely basing his account on Russian sources & interviews he shows the war through the eyes of the Russians themselves
- politicians officers soldiers advisers journalists women. As former ambassador to Moscow Rodric Braithwaite brings unique insights to the Soviet war in Afghanistan. The story has been distorted not only by Cold War propaganda but also by the myths of the nineteenth century Great Game. It moves from the high politics of the Kremlin to the lonely Russian conscripts in isolated mountain outposts. The parallels with Afghanistan today speak for themselves. A superb achievement of narrative history sensitive writing & exciting fresh research": so wrote Simon Sebag Montefiore about Rodric Braithwaite's bestseller " Moscow 1941". But those words & many others of praise that were given it could equally apply to his new book."
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When British & American intelligence catch wind of a major Al Qaeda operation in the works they are primed for action
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David Attenborough CBE & the award-winning BBC Natural History Unit embark on a landmark new series painting a breathtaking portrait of Africa as never before caught on film. This lavish & unmissable companion to the BBC One series reveals the undiscovered side of Africa's five unique regions. Inspiring photography captures unprecedented wildlife behaviour mesmerising new creatures & magical landscapes that will astound & captivate & will challenge what you think you know about Africa. This is a spectacular journey through a vast & diverse continent in all its beautiful & unexpected abundance. Witness the drama of eagles catching giant bats on the wing lizards stalking their prey on the backs of lions & a nail-biting giraffe fight. Share the discovery of the world's rarest fish species & the first-ever access to an island sanctuary for the elusive African penguin. Marvel at a Congo fish that flies like a butterfly & a love-struck beetle who thinks he's James Bond. Nowhere is more savage more dangerous yet more beautiful & alive than Africa. Join a unique expedition to the most extreme parts of this vast continent. ...

Nobody knows Africa like Lonely Planet. Our 12th edition takes you on a Serengeti safari reveals the best spot to view Victoria Falls & tells you where to see surfing hippos. Whether you re after big-name highlights or lesser-known adventures this guide has got it all covered. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate practical & honest advice designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip. In This Guide: Wildlife guide reveals the continent s top spots for animal encounters Explore with itineraries covering Cairo to Cape Town & everywhere in-between Green Index helps to make your travels more eco-friendly ...

Getting the most out of a trip to Africa means staying healthy. This user-friendly book is an indispensible guide to minimising health risks for travelers throughout the continent from Swaziland to Egypt. Tailored advice for travelers of all ages & needs Clear guidelines on treating common travel illnesses How to avoid wildlife hazards from insects to Hippos Safety tips for outdoor action including safaris & trekking Comprehensive first aid section Freshly updated by travel health expert Dr. Tony Gherardin Healthy Travel Africa" provides advice on pre-trip planning including immunizations & medical kits staying healthy while on the move & what to do if you run into problems" ...

This book is suitable for ages 9-12. Africa is brought to life in this imaginative look at the plants animals & people that make it such a fascinating continent. Studies of both traditional tribes & modern African cities showcase Africa's diversity & authentic activities allow kids to dive into the rich culture by making a Maasai bivouac shelter writing a fable in the African style working as a field biologist making a ritual elephant mask & learning to tie an African Kanga dress. This cross-cultural study also shows kids what challenges Africa faces today while giving them a look at what it is like to live on this interesting continent. ...

Christina Lamb's The Africa House is the bestselling account of an English gentleman & his African dream. In the last decades of the British Empire Stewart Gore-Brown build himself a feudal paradise in Northern Rhodesia; a sprawling country estate modelled on the finest homes of England complete with uniformed servants daily muster parades & rose gardens. He wanted to share it with the love of his life the beautiful unconventional Ethel Locke King one of the first women to drive & fly. She however was nearly twenty years his senior married & his aunt. Lorna the only other woman he had ever cared for had married another many years earlier. Then he met Lorna's orphaned daughter so like her mother that he thought he had seen a ghost. It seemed he had found companionship & maybe love
- but the Africa house was his dream & it would be a hard one to share. From a world of British colonials in Africa with their arrogance & vision to the final sad denouement. Leaving the once majestic house abandoned & a forgotten ruin of a bygone age Christina Lamb evokes a story full of passion adventure & final betrayal. The story she tells is in equal measure absorbing affecting & bizarre". (Sunday Telegraph). " An amazing story of high hopes lost love & ruined lives". (Sunday Times). Christina Lamb is an award-winning journalist. Currently roving Foreign Affairs Correspondent for the Sunday Times she has been a foreign correspondent for almost 20 years living in Pakistan Brazil & South Africa first for the Financial Times then the Sunday Times. She is the author of the best-selling book The Africa House as well as House of Stone Waiting For Allah & Small Wars Permitting: Despatches from Foreign Lands."
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Africa is iconic wildlife stunning geography wondrous architecture & bustling cities
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Football inspires competition & inflames passions nowhere as strongly as in Africa. Travelling across thirteen countries from Cairo to the Cape journalist Steve Bloomfield meets players & fans politicians & rebel leaders & discovers the role that football has played in shaping the continent. He recounts how football has helped to prop up an authoritarian regime in Egypt end a conflict in Cote d Ivoire & provide a tiny ray of light in war-torn Somalia. Africa United is a superb modern-day portrait of Africa told through the game that unites it. ...

One of the world's leading strategists on global oil exploration puts forward a unique reformulation of Africa's economic past present & future. Many seek to fix" Africa
- economists experts politicians gurus cognoscenti & glitterati. But the continent conceals multiple secrets including the Holy Grail: explanations of its saga over the previous centuries. " Africa's Future" tells the tale of Africa's economic evolution revealing unique prisms for understanding the continent's panoramic story one of triumph over the lasting influences of nature & multiple political tragedies. Modern Africa developed diverse economic pathways to betterment
- yet survivalist economies litter the landscape. Its paradox of "subsistence with many faces" coexists amidst the tiny middle class growing rich & many more poor expected in the future. Clarke provides fresh & challenging insights into Africa's economies & future offering seasoned views on a continent of unlocked potential which has witnessed many false dawns. Not "poor" but poorly managed Africa holds greater promise its destiny revealed by its history."

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