The book explores the ongoing crisis in Burma, highlighting the failed transition from military rule following the 1988 uprising. Despite the National League for Democracy, led by Aung San Suu Kyi, winning a significant victory in the 1990 elections, the military maintained its grip on power. It delves into the complexities of Burma's political landscape and the challenges faced in achieving genuine democracy, illustrating a bleak outlook for the country's future.
Takes you into the Swedish football superstar's world. Filled with facts and
stats, and 90 photographs, this book helps you learn about his childhood,
growing up in Sweden, joining his home-town team, FF Malmo, before lighting up
the European stage, starring for clubs in the Netherlands, Italy, Spain and
France.
Drawing on powerful first-hand accounts, this book explores the fears
experienced when working in child protection, mental health, and with
marginalized groups of people, and suggests how these fears can be understood
and managed. The author provides helpful suggestions for good practice and
training.
The book explores the evolution of the partnership between Russia and NATO following the Cold War, examining the complexities and dynamics of their relationship. It delves into the political, strategic, and military aspects that have shaped interactions between these two entities, providing insights into how historical events and contemporary challenges have influenced their partnership. The analysis highlights both cooperation and tension, offering a comprehensive understanding of this significant geopolitical relationship.
Quirky surrealism and inventive humor define this debut collection of fantastical tales, showcasing lives on the fringe of the familiar. The stories blend absurdity with buffoonery, pushing characters and scenarios to their limits in a unique and engaging way. This exciting new voice in comic writing invites readers to explore the absurdly ridiculous, offering a fresh perspective on the world through its imaginative narratives.
Set in 1966, this fast-paced thriller weaves together multiple storylines and characters, creating a suspenseful narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Each section concludes with a cliffhanger, heightening the tension and intrigue as the plot unfolds towards its final conclusion.
This book offers a comparative analysis of the approaches, policies and records of the Clinton administration and the current administration of George W. Bush with regard to key foreign policy issues. In Part One the three issues identified by the Bush administration in the post -9/11 security environment as being at the heart of a threat 'nexus' will be examined and assessed. Chapter One will consider the respective responses to the threats and challenges posed by international terrorism, particularly of the militant Islamic type. Chapter Two will focus on the so-called 'rogue states'; first systematically identified as such during President Clinton's term of office. Chapter Three will round out this section by examining the US response to the actual and potential proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD), most especially by 'rogue' states. In Part Two attention will turn to debates surrounding the nature of US engagement with key regions and states. These debates preceded 9/11 and were prominent during the Clinton years. They have enjoyed continuing currency during the current Bush administration. Chapter Four will examine US policy towards the Middle East since 1993, with a particular focus on the Israel-Palestinian peace process. The analytical agenda for Chapter Five will focus on relations with China and Russia, arguably the two most challenging and important single-state relationships that have confronted US policy-makers since the end of the Cold War. Possibly the best-known of all the debates that have surrounded their respective foreign policies relate to Clinton's alleged predilection for multilateral approaches to international relations and to dealing with security problems and the contrast with Bush's supposed hard-edged unilateralism. The two chapters in Part Three will be focused on these issues
When it comes to photography and creative art few can combine the two better than award winning photographer, Martin Smith. It takes a few seconds for most photographers to take a picture but in Martin's case it can take him hours to compose and create the shot before he even clicks the shutter. Take a journey into his world of creative photography, a world where photography, art, word play and humour come together in an exciting, different and amusing way. See what his critics mean when they say "Martin has created a whole new genre in photographic art."
