-Ethiopia- celebrates the rich cultures of an ancient society, and describes its people's efforts to revive their land. Times are hard: soils are exhausted, schools and hospitals are derelict, and AIDS and urbanization pose new challenges. But the sense of community is strong, and the country's new constitution gives grounds for hope that there is a better future for Ethiopia.

This second edition features an eight-page supplement with updated information about the war with Eritrea and its social and economic consequences; together with reports on the food-security situation, the...

Easy Recorder Tunes 30 Fun and Easy Recorder Tunes for Beginners Following on from his best-selling 'My First Recorder' book, Ben Parker brings together 30 fun and easy recorder tunes to play. Building on the notes already learned in the first book, and adding new notes to stretch your recorder skills further, this book is perfect for improving recorder players of all ages. Ben Parker is an established professional musician, songwriter and producer with over 10 years of musical teaching experience. His best-selling series of music tuition books for adults and children include Banjo, Ukulele,...