Kofi Annan Books

Now in its second year, the Prix Pictet aims to use photography to educate audiences worldwide about issues related to climate change. This is the first photographic award on the topic of sustainability, harnessing art's unique compelling power for the benefit of our precious planet. The theme for this year is Earth, encompassing the planet, the ground beneath our feer, and the ways in which mankind negatively affects the landscape, whether through broken abandoned cities, strip mining, waste dumps or other forms of exploitation. It also refers to the aftermath of natural disasters such as earthquakes, landslides and volcanoes. The shortlist of nominess will be announced in July at the Rencontres d'Arles photo festival in France, and the winner in Paris in October. One of the short-listed photographers will be commissioned to record a sustainability project funded by Pictet & Cie.

An honorary citizen of the United States and Canada, and designated as one of the Righteous Among the Nations by Israel, Raoul Wallenberg was a modest envoy to Hungary whose heroism in Budapest at the height of the Holocaust saved countless Jewish lives, and ultimately cost him his own. A series of unlikely coincidences led to the appointment of Wallenberg, by trade a poultry importer, as Sweden's Special Envoy to Budapest in 1944. With remarkable bravery, Wallenberg created a system of protective passports, and sheltered thousands of desperate Jews in buildings he claimed were Swedish libraries and research institutes. As the war drew to a close, his invaluable work almost complete, Wallenberg voluntarily went to meet with the Soviet troops who were relieving the city. Arrested as a spy, Wallenberg disappeared into the depths of the Soviet system, never to be seen again. In this definitive biography, noted journalist Ingrid Carlberg has carried out unprecedented research into all elements of Wallenberg's life, narrating with vigor and insight the story of a heroic life, and navigating with wisdom and sensitivity the truth about his disappearance and death.

After 40 years of service in the United Nations, former Secretary-General Annan shares the inside story of a world at the brink with perspectives on the September 11 attacks, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and other world conflicts.

"What makes Mandela so special is that he's a real human being... His greatness and sacrifice are even more remarkable." - Bill Clinton. Named one of *Time* magazine's 100 Most Important People of the 20th Century, Nelson Mandela dedicated his life to combating racism, segregation, and oppression while championing democracy, equality, and education. This authorized portrait celebrates his courage, determination, and humanity, chronicling his extraordinary contributions to humankind. The narrative is enriched by 60 original interviews with family, friends, colleagues, and prominent figures in politics and entertainment, providing a personal glimpse into his life. It traces his journey from rural South Africa to his leadership in the African National Congress, his 27-year imprisonment, and his emergence as a global leader and advocate for change. Featuring a foreword by Bill Clinton and an introduction by Archbishop Desmond Tutu, this beautifully designed portrait includes 250 images, many from private collections and the Nelson Mandela Foundation archive, some published for the first time. It also showcases artifacts and facsimiles of Mandela's writings and correspondence, including records of his negotiations with prison authorities and intimate letters to loved ones. This work stands as one of the most lavishly illustrated and comprehensive tributes to Mandela's life and legacy.