Wanna bite some adventure? So... Welcome to South Africa, home of the « big 5 » and Cradle of Humankind! Do you think that exotic tourism, safari, wide spaces and adventure are not for you? Make no mistake: this is possible! Our Travel eGuide will definitely change your mind. Discover at your own pace and browse by photos, places or hobbies We have been traveling all around the world since our studenthood and have visited more than 45 countries...

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"For readers of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Michael Ondaatje, Every Day Is for the Thief is a wholly original work of fiction by Teju Cole, whose critically acclaimed debut, Open City, was the winner of the PEN/Hemingway Award and a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award, and was named one of the best books of the year by more than twenty publications. Fifteen years is a long time to be away from home. It feels longer still because I...

An in-depth look at the impact of a multinational gold mining industry on the economy, environment and traditions of a local community in Guinea. End of the Rainbow provides a concise, in-depth look at the impact of global extractive industries on local populations, their economy, their traditions and their environment. It depicts in striking details the confrontation of two cultures, one indigenous the other a unique reflection of the age of globalization....

"Amazing visual timelines take readers through the people and the issues that have shaped Black history. Erased. Ignored. Hidden. Lost. Under appreciated. No longer. Delve into the unique, inspiring, and world-changing history of Black people. From Frederick Douglass to Oprah Winfrey, and the achievements of ancient African kingdoms to those of the US Civil Rights Movement, Timelines From Black History: Leaders, Legends, Legacies takes kids on an...

Flags are all around us. Every country has one, and they can be spotted flying from buildings, fluttering from ship masts, and waving during celebrations and sporting events. But have you ever wondered what they mean? This fact-packed guide takes you around the world, flag by flag, to discover what the colors, patterns, and symbols say about each country, its history, and its people. Perfect for budding vexillologists everywhere!

"A look at the food that vendors from all over the world serve at the Queens Night Market in Queens, New York, the most diverse urban area on Earth"--

"Are you mad about measurements, devoted to dates, or just generally fond of figures? Then use this incredible encyclopedia to uncover the stats behind every topic under the sun -- from the numbers of stars in the Universe to the amount of blood cells in your body" -- Back cover.

Offers a compelling portrait of our amazing planet continent-by-continent, country-by-country from Afghanistan to Zambia. Contains up-to-date facts about population, language, religion, government, currency and much more. Superb maps, photographs, illustrations and charts bring the world to life and provide instant information on hundreds of topics, from climate to culture.