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The Caspian Sea region has hitherto largely been investigated from a `New Great Game’ perspective that depicts the region as a geopolitical battleground between regional and external great powers, where tensions have been exacerbated by the sea’s rich natural resources, strategic location, and legal disagreements over its status. This book, by contrast, portrays a new image of the region, which still acknowledges the difficulties and problematic starting situation of power politics there. It, however, seeks to show that there are ways forward by identifying mechanisms and means to transform the `New Great Game’ into processes of functional co-operation. Drawing on theoretical insights ...
This contemporary story is told through the eyes of a twelve-year old girl, who in spite of her battles with health, bullying, cricket and the mystery of the local river monster, manages to achieve beyond her wildest dreams on the very biggest stage. Set against an undercurrent of Sussex river folklore, the wider appeal of this witty and inspiring work satisfies our appetite for a puzzle and lends itself to an audience of both children and adults.
Presents an introduction to lakes and wetlands, examines their physical properties, and profiles some of the major lakes in the world, including the Great Lakes, Lake Victoria, and Lake Chad.