"A clear, concise, illustrated guide to the workings of the global economy. " Money is big news. Banks have collapsed, the property bubble has burst and national debts are at unimaginable levels. "The Book of Money" will help readers understand what is happening and how it affects them. It is a pra[...]

A boy hunter, the president of the United States, and a terrorist plot converge to create an original and thrilling tale of wilderness survival
Every boy in Oskari's remote mountain village must face a ritual hunt on his thirteenth birthday--the Trial--to become a man. It's Oskari's turn, and w[...]

Russia, 1920. Kolya has deserted his Red Army unit and returns home to bury his brother and reunite with his wife and sons. But he finds the village silent and empty. The men have been massacred in the forest. The women and children have disappeared. In this remote, rural community the folk tales mo[...]

The State of the World Atlas is a magnificently visual survey of current events and global trends. Over 100 full-color world maps and vivid graphics break down hardcore statistics into accessible, compelling form.[...]

From the author of the bestselling The State of the World Atlas, here is an essential tool for understanding the Middle East and its pivotal role in global politics. As Western powers attempt to redraw the map of the region, Dan Smith uses his forensic skills to unravel the history of this arena of [...]

Small Arms are responsible for over half a million deaths each year. Despite this terrifying statistic, millions of guns flow into the streets of the world each year. It is a multi-billion dollar industry, and one which is barely regulated. From AK-47s to M16 rifles; from Terrorist-owned shoulder-[...]

Germany, 1941. 12-year-old Karl Friedmann is looking forward to joining the Hitler Youth, like all boys his age. But when his father is killed, his rebellious older brother Stefan shows him things that leave his faith in the Fuhrer shaken. What does it mean to be a good German? What does it mean to [...]

En andlöst spännande berättelse om överlevnad och livsvilja

I den avlägset belägna finska bergsby där Oskari växer upp finns en urgammal tradition - en rit som alla pojkar inför sin trettonde födelsedag måste genomgå. Turen har kommit till Oskari, som motvilligt förbereder sig f�[...]

Shows how to go about justification for IT spend. This book is designed for those who are involved in the decision to invest in information systems; and is relevant to business executives, financial managers and IT executives. It shows how to create a list of outcomes or benefits, their metrics, mea[...]

Triathlon has seen huge changes in the past few decades; it has grown in popularity; been recognised as an Olympic sport; and witnessed a rapid increase in standards of performance at all levels. These changes have been accompanied by major developments in training principles and methods. Two of the[...]