Assuming a movement towards detente, East-West Arms Control assesses the role and relevance of arms control in an era of rapidly eroding bipolarity and East-West confrontation. It takes a sober look at the significance of what has been achieved so far, where the arms control process is currently heading and what prospects and challenges the Western Alliance will face.

Swivel is a young boy who leads a happy life in the Italian Alps, making wooden tops with his father for their little shop. But suddenly, everything changes when a spell is cast by a mysterious spirit of the forest. To remove the curse, the boy and his dog must pass three challenging tests that will take them on a great adventure around the world. Along the way Swivel encounters magical creatures, new friends, as well as terrible threats hiding in the shadows-an epic journey that even lands him on the moon. Rich in wonderful illustrations and allegories, this fairy tale will remind you of the...