Christopher John Baker Boeken

Detailed ship histories combined with policy context.

The book explores significant transformations in India's political landscape during the interwar period, highlighting key events, movements, and figures that shaped the country's journey towards independence. It delves into the socio-political dynamics and the impact of global events on India's struggle for self-governance, providing a comprehensive analysis of the era's challenges and developments. Through detailed examination, it reveals how these changes laid the groundwork for India's future political framework.

This book has been hailed as an authoritative and lively account of Thailand's political, economic, social and cultural history. This edition includes new sources and research throughout. Written in an accessible style and drawing on a range of Thai and western sources, it is an essential resource for history students and enthusiasts alike.

Thaksin made a fortune of two billion dollars in four years. He was elected prime minister of Thailand in 2001 by a landslide. He narrowly escaped convicition for corruption. He believes he can take Thailand into the first world in eight years by running the country like a company. To some, he is Thailand's best premier ever and a new leader for Asia. To others he is a threat to democracy, human rights, public morality, and the rule of law. This book is the first serious study of Thaksin in English. It examines where he comes from, how he made his money, what he is trying to do, and his impact on Thailand's economy, society, and democracy.

Exploring the rise of environmentally-conscious 'change brands,' this book analyzes their impact on the market and the challenges they pose to traditional legacy brands. It delves into the strategies and values that drive these innovative companies, highlighting their success in appealing to eco-aware consumers and reshaping industry standards. Through this examination, readers gain insights into the evolving landscape of branding and consumer behavior in an increasingly sustainability-focused world.

A narrative survey of the Belgian Army's defence of the remaining unoccupied vestiges of Belgium, all that remained after the 'opening moves' of 1914.

Sir Reebull, Dashi and Pex are on a mission to escape from Abacus Tower. Can you help them solve the different maths puzzles and set them free? Escape From Abacus Tower! is part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Galaxy provides captivating fiction and non-fiction for Pink A to White band. The rich collection of highly decodable books immerses children in a range of cross-curricular topics and genres. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 6-7 years

Since he was banished from his home, Sunjata and his followers have travelled the land of Mali, making life better for everyone. But can they defeat the terribleSorcerer-King? Sunjata and the Sorcerer-King is part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Galaxy provides captivating fiction and non-fiction for Pink A to White band. The rich collection of highly decodable books immerses children in a range of cross-curricular topics and genres. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding.Reading 6-7 years

Take a magical walk through the forest and learn all about the wild beauty and wonder of mushrooms on this inspiring picture book journey! A mushroom day is a day of exploring together and discovering some of the most incredible lifeforms on earth: fungi. In this lyrical, informational picture book structured around a walk through a summertime wood, a child and their caregiver share the sights, sounds and smells of the forest as they observe and identify different varieties of mushrooms. On a Mushroom Day encourages curiosity and a love of fungi in young children and normalizes safe, chaperoned and joyful exploration of the fungal queendom all around us. Filled with fun, fascinating fungi facts and a visual catalogue of mushroom species so that kids can enjoy their very own mushroom day in the pages of this book!