The recent rapid growth in China’s involvement in Africa is being promoted by both Chinese and African leaders as being conducted in a spirit of co-operation, friendship and equality. In the media and
The Wild Atlantic Way is a breathtaking coastal route spanning seven of Ireland's counties on its west coast. Acclaimed photographer Giles Norman explores this beautiful Irish coastline, from the invi
Tsum Tsum are everywhere-in plush toys, games, apps, accessories, apparel, and now in their very own coloring book! Whether a skilled artist or an everyday dabbler of drawings and doodles, fans of all
"Internationally acclaimed Slovian artist Metka Kraovec created a suite of drawings inspired by the poems of Emily Dickinson. Editor Richard Jackson began gathering poems created in response to the dr
Following a long historical legacy, Muslim women’s lives continue to be represented and circulate widely as a vehicle of intercultural understanding within a context of the "war on terror." Following
Francis Bacon was so inspired by the Picasso exhibit in 1927 at the Paul Rosenberg gallery in Paris that he decided to dedicate himself to painting. From that point onward, he established and maintain
Transgender studies is a heterogeneous site of debate that is marked by tensions, border wars, and rifts both within the field and among feminist and queer theorists. Intersecting the domains of women
Looking for something creative to enjoy, but don't have any drawing skills? In this unique adult coloring book, you create the line art and stunning visual works with the assistance of a few numbered
The Enchanted Coloring Book contains black and white outlines of magical scenes and forest flora and fauna to color and keep. Artist Nina Tara's beautiful artworks have been specially created to exerc
The United States and China are arguably the most globally consequential actors of the early twenty first century, and look set to remain so into the foreseeable future. This volume seeks to highlight
Meditation and intuition are the core components of the Zen way of approaching life's challenges; Zen masters know everything will work out in the end. Focusing on each moment as it comesrather than o
This wonderful coloring book features mandala designs of various styles and levels of complexity for you to personalize and make your own. Coloring mandalas promotes relaxation, balances the body's en
"Once a center of transatlantic cultural exchange and the avant-garde arts, New York City has transformed into a global metropolis. This book traces a shift that took shape as cultural practices and m
This book investigates architecture as a form of diplomacy in the context of the Second World War at six major European international and national expositions that took place between 1937 and 1959. Th
In 1965, the late Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan—then a high-ranking official in the Department of Labor—sparked a firestorm when he released his report “The Negro Family,” which came to be regarded
So... You Want To Become A Chess Champion?! Let Me Show You The Way Regardless Of Your Currently Experience Or Lack Thereof These Sneaky Tactics & Techniques Will Have You Obliterating Your Oppone
When Barack Obama was elected in 2008, his foreign policy was at first seen to be the antithesis of that of his predecessor, George W. Bush. Eid Mohamed highlights how in the wake of this change of US
Extraordinarily complicated machines designed to perform the simplest and silliest of functions are the hallmark of the brilliant British cartoonist William Heath Robinson. This intriguing collection
The story of the Armenians has always been one of upheaval. For the past three thousand years, waves of migrants left their ancestral homes in Eastern Turkey and Northern Syria, following ancient trad
Drawing upon international relations theory, this volume conceptualizes possible solutions to the various conflicts in South Asia. It analyses the bilateral conflicts between India and Pakistan and ot
Bringing together scholarship from several South Asian countries, this volume understands conflict resolution and cooperation building in the region. The essays cover three inter-related issues-securi
Innovation is everywhere. In the world of goods (technology), but also in the world of words: innovation is discussed in the scientific and technical literature, but also in the social sciences and hu
Mark Twain is an American icon. We now know him as the author of classics, but in his day he was a controversial satirist and public figure who traveled the world and healed post-Civil War America wit
Highlighting the holiday season down through the years, this book highlights through historical and period pieces, the holidays as we know them. This is classic Americana from the nation’s own library
Faces of the battlePlenty has been written the Battle of New Orleans. But something that seemed to be lacking was a modern collection of portraits and photos of the people involved in it or by it. Jus
Plenty has been written about the famous Battle of New Orleans of 1815 which cemented the strength of the young United States and their defeat of the British. But something that seemed to be lacking w
Vintage photos from one of the largest archives of Cuban photography in the world capture the island’s history. The enduring fascination of Cuba intensifies as the island once again becomes a seductiv
Hi and a very warm welcome to "Penguins". I'm one of those people who loves to hear about extraordinary facts or trivia about anything. They seem to be one of the few things my memory can actually rec
Hi and a very warm welcome to my "Sharks & Whales Bundle Edition” featuring two of my books rolled into one.I'm one of those people who loves to hear about extraordinary facts or trivia about anyt
Hi and a very warm welcome to "Sharks".I've always been fascinated and may I say afraid by these incredible animals, ever since I saw "Jaws" at the movies, (showing my age there).One of my children ha
This textbook for advanced-level students of Japanese is organized into a series of narrarive texts about Japanese society. Contents include education, the role of women, youth culture, the working wo
The Mediterranean has always loomed large in the history and culture of Italy, and since the 1980s this relationship has been represented in ever more varied forms as both national and regional identi
