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Moi at 90
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Moi at 90: H.E Daniel Arap Moi celebrates His Ninetieth birthday.
A couple of decades ago, a retired civil servant was a tired-looking and lethargic old man on a rocking chair, smoking an equally old pipe. The retirement age then was 55.
Mzee Moi defied that stereotype and broke the mould, which was a colonial psychological conspiracy to destroy or stifle the entrepreneurial spirit of retiring civil servants. It was meant to send them to an early grave and save the money meant for their pension.
Mzee Moi was elected the President of Kenya at the age of 54. During his 24 years, four months and eight days at the helm, he exhibited extremely high levels of energy. He was a veritable human dynamo with an encyclopedic mind.
ISBN:9789966074775
Author:Lee Njiru
Mr Nice by Howard Marks
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The incredible story of an unconventional life
During the mid-1980s Howard Marks had forty three aliases, eighty nine phone lines and owned twenty five companies throughout the world.
At the height of his career he was smuggling consignments of up to thirty tons of marijuana, and had contact with organizations as diverse as MI6, the CIA, the IRA and the Mafia. Following a worldwide operation by the Drug Enforcement Agency, he was busted and sentenced to twenty-five years in prison at the Terre Haute Penitentiary, Indiana. He was released in April 1995 after serving seven years of his sentence. Told with humor, charm and candour, Mr. Nice is his own extraordinary story.
The Apple Revolution
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The Apple Revolution: Steve Jobs, the Counterculture and How the Crazy Ones Took over the World
On 26 May, 2010 Apple Inc. passed Microsoft in valuation as the world's largest technology company. Its consumer electronic products - ranging from computers to mobile phones to portable media devices, not to mention its iTunes, iBook and App Store - have influenced nearly every facet of our lives, and it shows no sign of slowing down.
But how did Apple - a company set up in the back room of a house by two friends, and one that always marketed itself as the underdog - become the marketplace leader (and the world's second largest company overall), and is it a good thing to have one company hold so much power?
In The Apple Revolution Luke Dormehl shares the inside story of how Apple Inc. came to be; from the formation of the company's philosophies and user-friendly ethos, to the "iPod moment" and global domination, leaving you with a deep understanding of how it was created, why it has flourished, and where it might be going next.
ISBN:9780753540633
Author:Luke Dormehl
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Knowledge Encyclopedia by Dorling Kin...
A bold new approach to family reference that uses 3-D rendered images to explore the wonders of the world in unprecedented detail—from such categories as space, the human body, and history.
Created in association with the Smithsonian Institution and using the latest CGI technology to illustrate concepts, Knowledge Encyclopedia is divided into six chapters—Space, Earth, Nature, Human Body, Science & Technology, and History & Culture. These chapters combine with a reference section in bringing a wide range of topics to life. Illustrated with fascinating facts, maps, timelines, and graphics, this reference book makes complex subjects easy to understand.
Knowledge Encyclopedia is the perfect resource for kids, whether to help with homework or to pique their curiosity.
100 People Who Made History
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Where would we be without inventors, philosophers, economists, politicians, explorers, and other "ideas" people? Some of our historical heroes were lone geniuses but many were influenced by other great thinkers and ideas.
Full of true-life stories and famous celebrities, 100 People Who Made History contains all the people you'd expect to find, and plenty that you wouldn't! Inventors and explorers rub shoulders with political leaders, sports stars, and entertainers from all over the world.
From Aristotle to Mark Zuckerberg, to Marie Curie to Pele, all areas of culture, history, industry, sports, entertainment, and more are covered. Perfect for book reports, school projects, or anytime reading to satisfy and educate curious minds.
ISBN:9780756690038
Author:Ben Gilliland
The Times Universal Atlas of the World
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New title in the authoritative and prestigious Times world atlas range. This stunning reference atlas provides the accuracy of a Times Atlas at an affordable price. A completely new edition of a world atlas in the most prestigious atlas range in the world.
170 pages of mapping provide an amazingly detailed view of the world with detailed geographical information beside each map giving the reader a greater understanding of each area.
FULLY UP-TO-DATE MAPPING The reference mapping, produced in the beautifully clear and distinctive Times style has been completely updated with thousands of changes reflecting recent geopolitical and geographical change around the world. As with all atlases in the Times range it offers great authority, outstanding quality and attention to detail. MAIN FEATURES / A unique collection of maps from the last 150 years of Times atlases will be included in a historical mapping section.
This feature is a first for world atlases and will dramatically illustrate the rapidly changing world we live in. / the latest satellite images will be showcased in the imagery section with 32 pages of stunning images. / Updated plans of 32 of the world's great cities are also included. / Geographical reference section with flags, statistics and facts for all the world's countries. / Comprehensive index to over 50,000 place names. Online support and extra information will be provided on www.timesatlas.com from September 2008.
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ISBN:9780007280650
Author:The Times
The World Atlas of Wine, 7th Edition
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The seventh edition will confirm the status of The World Atlas of Wine as the most essential and authoritative wine reference work.
Reflecting the changing nature of the wine scene, the Atlas details developments in climate, technique and fashion as well as new regulations made over the last six years.
A new Australian map highlights the importance of cool-climate regions as global warming takes effect, for example, while dynamic regions such as coastal Croatia, South Africa's Swartland and Ningxia in China are covered for the first time. The world's increasing appetite for wine is matched by a growing thirst for knowledge, which this book will amply satisfy.
ISBN:9781845336899
Author:Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson
China The Worlds Oldest Living Civili...
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China boasts a recorded history that dates back more than 3,500 years, and the Chinese have endowed the rest of the world with an enduring legacy.
China examines the turbulent history of this immense nation, including the inventiveness of the Bronze Age society, the Barbarian invasions, the conquest by Genghis Khan, the rise and fall of the dynasties, and the Opium Wars.
It takes in the architecture of the emperors; the magnificent buildings of the Forbidden City; the imperial tombs, and the mysterious entombed warriors. It also surveys Chinese culture and social history, including the rise of Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism, and the cult of ancestor worship.
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ISBN:9780500251423
Author:John Makeham and Dr Paul D. Buell
Illustrated Dictionary of Chemistry
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An essential home or school reference book for SAT and GCSE students. Arranged in five color-coded thematic sections covering all aspects of the chemistry curriculum. Includes a useful section of charts, tables and conversions.
Key concepts and basic ideas clearly explained with simple text and colorful pictures and diagrams.
ISBN:9781409539117
Author:Fiona Johnson
Illustrated Dictionary of Biology
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Indispensable homework aids and reference sources Definitions supported by detailed pictures and diagrams Topics arranged thematically so that words are explained in context.
Fully integrated system of cross referencing plus a comprehensive index.
ISBN:9781409531630
Author:Corinne Stockley
Illustrated Dictionary of Physics
Brief summary
An essential home or school reference book for SAT and GCSE students. Key concepts and basic ideas clearly explained with simple text and colorful pictures and diagrams.
Arranged in five color-coded thematic sections covering all aspects of the physics curriculum. Includes useful section of charts, tables and conversions. Internet links to educational websites for further learning and homework help.
ISBN:9781409531647
Author:Corinne Stockley
Children’s Picture Dictionary
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From 'able' to 'zoo', this book contains over 600 carefully chosen words. Each one is featured in short sample sentences that clearly demonstrate their uses in everyday situations, along with amusing and informative pictures.
Bright and colorful, this entertaining book is an invaluable aid to fluent reading and confident spelling.
ISBN:9780709722007
Author:Brown Watson
