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Of all the capital cities in the Caribbean, Havana has the
reputation for being the most splendid & sumptuous. From
strolling along the Malecon and exploring La Habana Vieja (Old
Havana), to Museo Ernest Hemingway or the tropical beaches of
Playas del Este, this guidebook will help you make the most of your
visit to this intriguing city. * Practicalities section with
indispensable information on getting there and around. * Highlights
maps of the region so you know what not to miss. * Comprehensive,
up-to-date listings of where to eat, drink and sleep. * Detailed
street maps for Havana and its key municipalities. * Slim enough to
fit in your pocket. Loaded with advice and information on how to
get around, this concise Footprint Handbook will help you get the
most out of Havana without weighing you down.
The Hungry Steppe examines one of the most heinous crimes of the
Stalinist regime: the Kazakh famine of 1930–33. More than
1.5 million people, a quarter of Kazakhstan's population, perished.
Yet the story of this famine has remained mostly hidden from
view. Sarah Cameron reveals this brutal story and its
devastating consequences for Kazakh society. Through extremely
violent means, the Kazakh famine created Soviet Kazakhstan, a
stable territory with clear boundaries that was an integral part of
the Soviet economy; and it forged a new Kazakh national identity.
But ultimately, Cameron finds, neither Kazakhstan nor Kazakhs
themselves integrated into Soviet society the way Moscow
intended. The experience of the famine scarred the republic
and shaped its transformation into an independent nation in 1991.
Cameron examines the Kazakh famine to overturn several assumptions
about violence, modernization, and nation-making under Stalin,
highlighting the creation of a new Kazakh national identity and how
environmental factors shaped Soviet development. Ultimately,
The Hungry Steppe depicts the Soviet regime and its disastrous
policies in a new and unusual light.
From its ramshackle mansions and retro motors to stunning white
beaches and fine cigars, Cuba's unique culture is one of extremes.
Footprint's Cuba Handbook will guide you from the faded colonial
splendour of Old Havana to pristine diving reefs and vibrant,
eclectic towns. * Great coverage of the activities and sights on
this island rich in history and culture * Loaded with information
and suggestions on how to get off the beaten track, from hiking in
the Sierra Maestra to the idyllic sands of Maria la Gorda *
Includes comprehensive information on everything from transport and
practicalities to politics, culture & landscape * Plus all the
usual accommodation, eating and drinking listings for every budget
* Full-colour planning section to inspire you and help you find the
best experiences * Personal recommendations from the author on
everything from rum, rumba and salsa to diving, hiking and
architecture From dancing at the liveliest fiestas to exploring key
sites of the Revolution, Footprint's fully updated 6th edition will
help you navigate this fascinating destination.
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The Red Chair (Paperback)
Sarah Cameron; Adapted by Sarah Cameron, Paul Clark, Suzy Willson
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R394
Discovery Miles 3 940
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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Let us tell you a strange tale that did unfold someplace in the
glum north o'the warld, where there lived a Man who could not stop
eating, a Woman doomed to cook his meals and one 'inveesible
child'. Told in a rich and saucy Scots dialect with physical verve,
a wee dram of whisky to oil the way and a musical score that rolls
in like mist over the hills, The Red Chair sees acclaimed Scottish
performer Sarah Cameron steer us through a landscape of twisted
reason, extreme compulsion and eye-watering complacency, where
domestic drudgery happens on an operatic scale and a father's
dereliction of duty reaches epic proportions. The Red Chair is
based on Sarah's original book that had its first public reading as
part of The House of Fairytales at the Port Eliot Festival. It lies
somewhere between a Grimm's Tale, an absurdist ghost story and a
parent's guide on how not to bring up children.
Ecuador is compact by South American standards, yet it boasts
extraordinary diversity. Footprint's Ecuador & Galapagos
Handbook will guide you from the lush Amazon jungle canopy to the
beautiful Pacific beaches, with smoking snow-capped volcanoes in
between. - Loaded with information and suggestions on how to get
off the beaten track, from remote towns with traditional fiestas to
mountaineering and paragliding - Includes comprehensive information
on everything from transport and practicalities to history, culture
& landscape, as well as a full-colour Galapagos wildlife
feature - Plus all the usual accommodation, eating and drinking
listings for every budget - Full-color planning section to inspire
and help you find the best experiences - Personal recommendations
from the authors on everything from hiking and birdwatching, to the
best colonial sights and local crafts From exploring the colonial
districts of Quito to indulging your senses at an authentic market,
Footprint's fully updated 9th edition will help you navigate this
inspirational destination.
Concern about the integrity of American elections did not start
with Trump's election; flaws in procedures have gradually grown
during recent decades. The contemporary "tipping point" that raised
public awareness was the 2000 Bush v. Gore Florida count, but, the
2016 campaign and its aftermath clearly worsened several major
structural weaknesses. This deepened party polarization over the
rules of the game and corroded American trust in the electoral
process. Disputes over elections have proliferated on all sides in
Trump's America with heated debate about the key problems-whether
the risks of electoral fraud, fake news, voter suppression, or
Russian interference-and with no consensus about the right
solutions. This book illuminates several major challenges observed
during the 2016 U.S. elections, focusing upon concern about both
the security and inclusiveness of the voter registration process in
America. Given the importance of striking the right balance between
security and inclusiveness in voter registration, this volume
brings together legal scholars, political scientists, and electoral
assistance practitioners to provide new evidence-based insights and
policy-relevant recommendations.
The Hungry Steppe examines one of the most heinous crimes of the
Stalinist regime, the Kazakh famine of 1930-33. More than 1.5
million people perished in this famine, a quarter of Kazakhstan's
population, and the crisis transformed a territory the size of
continental Europe. Yet the story of this famine has remained
mostly hidden from view. Drawing upon state and Communist party
documents, as well as oral history and memoir accounts in Russian
and in Kazakh, Sarah Cameron reveals this brutal story and its
devastating consequences for Kazakh society. Through the most
violent of means the Kazakh famine created Soviet Kazakhstan, a
stable territory with clearly delineated boundaries that was an
integral part of the Soviet economic system; and it forged a new
Kazakh national identity. But this state-driven modernization
project was uneven. Ultimately, Cameron finds, neither Kazakhstan
nor Kazakhs themselves were integrated into the Soviet system in
precisely the ways that Moscow had originally hoped. The experience
of the famine scarred the republic for the remainder of the Soviet
era and shaped its transformation into an independent nation in
1991. Cameron uses her history of the Kazakh famine to overturn
several assumptions about violence, modernization, and
nation-making under Stalin, highlighting, in particular, the
creation of a new Kazakh national identity, and how environmental
factors shaped Soviet development. Ultimately, The Hungry Steppe
depicts the Soviet regime and its disastrous policies in a new and
unusual light.
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