Mikhail Gorbachev is living proof that the word is mightier than the sword; that ideas not armies change the world. Dedicated to ridding humanity of the threat of nuclear annihilation Gorbachev called for multilateral action to forge a common future at a time when the superpowers were at loggerheads. Two key words Perestroika & Glasnost characterised his philosophy
- words that came to represent change & freedom in the universal consciousness. Gorbachev's radical thought ignited sweeping reforms in the Soviet Union inspired liberation movements across Eastern Europe & thawed decades of Cold War enmity. For Gorbachev environmental matters have always been inextricably bound up with peace security & social justice. The transition from head of state of the USSR to president of a non-governmental organisation Green Cross International was therefore a natural one. Mikhail Gorbachev: Prophet for Change" traces the evolution of his vision in particular the origins & outcomes of his environmental agenda which belong to the important legacy of the changes Gorbachev initiated in the Soviet Union & the world. Without these critical initiatives the many advances of today's global environmental movement would not have been possible. This anthology featuring select speeches & writings as well as tributes from political contemporaries & partners in the environmental & peace movements has been compiled by Green Cross International to celebrate Gorbachev's 80th birthday. The tributes from colleagues & friends
- ranging from political heavyweights George Bush & Margaret Thatcher to renowned champions of sustainability Maurice Strong & Achim Steiner
- reflect the esteem in which Mikhail Gorbachev is held & the special place he occupies in the history of our times."


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On Midwinter Eve Miki & her friend Penguin find their wishes come true as they are given a little tree to brighten up their cold dark home. However keeping the fairy lights twinkling takes more energy than even the great Polar Bear can muster. Mikis friends worry when she suddenly disappears but her magical underwater journey provides her with a light that is everlasting. Set in a timeless frozen place with dark blue skies & stark snowy landscapes in beautiful tones this book evokes winter so thoroughly that the reader cannot fail to snuggle up somewhere cosy & read it. ...

The optimum city maps for exploring shopping & much more. The laminated pocket format is easy to use complete with public transport maps. The detailed scale shows even the smallest streets & it

Includes:: an extensive street index. The map also features the Top 10 highlights the city has to offer. The map scale is 1: 15 000.

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Most travellers want to have fun & feel relaxed from the moment they arrive at their holiday destination
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The ultimate pocket city map of Milan! Explore the metropolis of Milan with the help of this genuinely pocket-sized pop-up map. Small in size yet big on detail this compact dependable city map will ensure you dont miss a thing. *

Includes:: 2 Pop Out maps
- a detailed street by street plan of the city centre as well as an overview map of greater Milan * Additional regional maps of the Italian Lakes & Milan Province are included as well as a metro map * Handy self-folding tourist map is small enough to fit in your pocket yet offers extensive coverage of the city in an easy-to-use format * Thorough street index is also featured & cross-referenced to the map so you can easily find your destination * Key places of interest are listed offering you advice on the best things to see


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The railway route from London to Paris has always been both historic & romantic. Until the sixties the overnight sleeper train from Waterloo or Victoria was called The Golden Arrow & its route down through France took in the coastal city of Boulogne then hugged the Somme scene of the most terrible trench warfare of the First World War before passing through the horse racing centre of Chantilly. Now we take the Eurostar a marvel of civil engineering with its high-speed lines down to Dover & then racing across France through Lille & above all the sub-Channel crossing of the Tunnel. Aurums new Mile by Mile volume applies the cartographic method of Mile by Mile on Britains Railways to log every mile of both London-Paris routes in forensic detail: gradients stations the sights to be seen from the train the history along the route & how both railways were built. It is a fascinating guide as you whiz through the landscape on the train. ...

Back in 1947 someone called S.N. Pike
- we know nothing more about him
- published three little pamphlets each mapping in forensic

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Miles: The Autobiography like the man himself holds nothing back. He talks about his battles against drugs & racism & discusses the many women in his life. But above all Miles talks about music & musicians including the legends he has played with over the years: Bird Dizzy Monk Trane Mingus & many others. The man who has given us the most exciting music of recent times has now given us a fascinating & compelling insight into his extraordinary life. An engrossing read.. .gives fascinating insights into the cult phenomenon Miles Copeland Weekend Telegraph Magnificently truthful action packed raw & bleeding Miles Kington Independent Passionate opinionated unfettered.. . What gives this book & the man their final weight & strength is that Daviss driving almost possessed pursuit of his art. The passion to create is all & let the world go hang itself Herbert Kretzmer Daily Mail ...

There are thousands of reptiles. Ill show some to you. Your mother will not mind at all if I do. Join the Cat in the Hat as he introduces beginning readers to reptiles. This title & others form part of a series of books that takes an off-beat look at nature & natural sciences through a fun combination of Seussian rhymes & zany illustrations. Aimed at early readers -- from four to seven year olds -- the books are designed to bridge the gap between concept books written for preschoolers & more formal non fiction titles that require fluent reading skills. By presenting the facts in a lively & rhythmic manner they provide the critical foundation upon which complex facts & ideas can eventually be built. ...

A is for Acting
- Miley first shot to fame playing Hannah Montana the schoolgirl with a secret double life as a pop star. B is
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