The natural world is changing and, as a direct result of human activity, this is threatening wildlife and habitats across the globe. This book looks at the ways in which marine and land animals and their homes are being affected by climate change, pollution and activities such as mining, logging and ...
Granta magazine's 71st issue, "What We Think of America", was a prescient reflection of the USA's deepening political unpopularity among people outside its own borders. But what do Americans themselves think of their country's new imperialism - and of the world it rules?
Lincoln's life, leadership qualities and achievements have made him a figurehead of American values, ranked as one of the greatest US presidents. The author examines how the US was transformed - politically, economically, geographically and socially - during Lincoln's life, and how he adapted to these changes and gave them a new direction.
