This enlightening book focuses on the history of how the ethnic groups of Africa, eventually joined by white colonizers from Europe, created the seedbed for the hateful apartheid system in Southern Africa. The reader learns how apartheid began, the dehumanizing effects it had on the black population, and how it was finally abolished in its 'zero hour' in 1994. Written by historian, writer and researcher Geoffrey Hebdon, this is the second in a series...

Thant Myint-U's Where China Meets India is a vivid, searching, timely book about the remote region that is suddenly a geopolitical center of the world. From their very beginnings, China and India have been walled off from each other: by the towering summits of the Himalayas, by a vast and impenetrable jungle, by hostile tribes and remote inland kingdoms stretching a thousand miles from Calcutta across Burma to the upper Yangtze River. Soon this...

These chapters provide a comprehensive exploration of Babylonian astronomy, covering their cultural perspective on the cosmos, the meticulous records on cuneiform tablets, mathematical calculations, star catalogs, and the enduring impact of Babylonian contributions to the understanding of the stars and celestial phenomena.

Everyone knows Singapore as the Lion City and the story behind of a Palembang prince, Sang Nila Utama, sighting a lion on this island that was first published 200 years ago in John Leyden's translation of the Malay classic Sejarah Melayu. But few people have actually read the Sejarah Melayu to realise the fairytale-like claims of Singapore's supposed medieval founder as a descendant of Alexander the Great, and the son of an Indian king who tried to...

Dans cette aventure captivante, accompagnez Yves, un homme de 64 ans déterminé à surmonter ses peurs et à partir seul en vacances en Thaïlande. Ce livre dévoile les motivations profondes d'Yves pour ce voyage, ses appréhensions et sa quête de liberté. En suivant l'itinéraire soigneusement planifié, Yves découvre une force intérieure insoupçonnée et s'épanouit dans chaque expérience. Du dynamisme de Bangkok aux trésors culturels de...

Are you looking to learn a new language and immerse yourself in a rich and diverse culture? Look no further than "Learn to Speak Filipino: An Essential Guide for Travelers and Learners," the ultimate guide to learning the Filipino language and understanding the unique customs and traditions of the Philippines.This comprehensive book covers everything from basic grammar and vocabulary to advanced conversation skills, providing you with the tools you...

Eine kulinarische Reise durch die Köstlichkeiten eines Kontinents. Asiatische Köstlichkeiten sind vielfältig und bieten für jeden Geschmack etwas. Ob scharf, außergewöhnlich, süßsauer oder die klassischen Gerichte mit Reis oder Nudeln. Asia Cooking bietet für jeden das passende Gericht an. Lass uns Reisen, durch die Töpfe, Pfannen und Woks des Kontinents am anderen Ende der Welt. Und los geht's. Welche Landesküchen zählen zur asiatischen...

This book presents most of Mother's Matrimandir talks, including how she conceived the idea for this special concentration and meditation building in Auroville. Her talks about this subject were with the architect Roger Anger, various disciples from the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, and various Aurovilians. Her reflections on such a project started as early as 1954, and the talks ended with her passing on 17th November 1973. All other construction decisions...

After many years together Katrina and Mike's marriage has unravelled. In a quest to mend their relationship they embark on a year long, 13,000 kilometre cycling tour with the hope of strengthening their commitment to one another. Katrina is an adventure athlete who craves the wild; her husband, Mike, watches sports with his buddies. Like many couples, after 11 years in a relationship they've grown apart and have become mere acquaintances, as opposed...

Chinese is the most commonly spoken living language. Don't miss out and start learning the language of the future! Do you know why so many people have already started learning Chinese? Imagine being bilingual and able to communicate in Chinese. They don't say China is the future for nothing. With technological breakthroughs and advancement, learning this common language will easily place you ahead and open the doors to many jobs and traveling opportunities....