Lucy Dean – författare

Even in the darkest of nights, hearts shine bright…Maeve has always been obsessed with astronomy, from a young age she spent her time eager for the long winter nights to draw in so she could set up her father’s telescope and spend time identifying constellations with him.Now, as an adult, she runs stargazing trips deep into the Northumberland countryside. Reminiscing on her childhood while walking couples and families through an exciting adventure, setting up camp under a blanket, she’s happiest in the dark looking up at the skies, dreaming of the aurora.Local farmer, Ben, has a more practical view of the countryside. He’s not a fan of the glamping tents and pods Maeve has set up on the neighbouring land. While she hates his noisy machines and the fact his barns are lit 24/7, the two are always at loggerheads.That is, until she realises he’s afraid of the dark…

Now in its fifty-second edition, this title continues to provide the most up-to-date geo-political and economic information for this important world area. The volume covers:the Middle East and North Africa from Algeria to Yemenoffers quick access to a wide range of dataaccurately and impartially records the latest political and economic developmentsprovides comprehensive data on all major organizations in the region.General SurveyIntroductory essays cover topics relating to the region as a whole, including: 'Arab-Israeli Relations 1967-2003', 'The Jerusalem Issue', 'Documents on Palestine', 'The Removal of Saddam Hussein and the 'Deconstruction' of Iraq', 'The Islamist Movement in the Middle East and North Africa', 'Natural Gas in the Middle East and North Africa', 'Oil in the Middle East and North Africa', 'Islamic Banking and Finance' and 'The Religions of the Middle East and North Africa'.Country SurveysIndividual chapters on each country containing: articles on geography, recent history and economy; an economic and demographic survey using all the latest available statistics on population, agriculture, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, and education; directory sections with names, addresses and contact numbers covering the constitution, government, legislature, judiciary, political organizations, diplomatic representation, religious groups, the media, finance, trade and industry (including petroleum), and tourism.Regional Informationincludes all major international organizations active in the region, their aims, activities, publications and principal personnelresearch Institutes specializing in the regionbibliographies of books and periodicals covering the Middle East and North Africa.

Now in its fifty-third edition, this title continues to provide the most up-to-date geo-political and economic information for this important world area. The volume covers:* the Middle East and North Africa from Algeria to Yemen* offers quick access to a wide range of data* accurately and impartially records the latest political and economic developments* provides comprehensive data on all major organizations in the region.General Survey* Introductory essays cover topics relating to the region as a whole, including: Arab-Israeli Relations 1967-2003; The Jerusalem Issue; Documents on Palestine; The Removal of Saddam Hussein and the 'Deconstruction' of Iraq; The Islamist Movement in the Middle East and North Africa; Natural Gas in the Middle East and North Africa; Oil in the Middle East and North Africa; Islamic Banking and Finance and The Religions of the Middle East and North Africa.Country SurveysIndividual chapters on each country containing: articles on geography, recent history and economy; an economic and demographic survey using all the latest available statistics on population, agriculture, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, and education; directory sections with names, addresses and contact numbers covering the constitution, government, legislature, judiciary, political organizations, diplomatic representation, religious groups, the media, finance, trade and industry (including petroleum), and tourism.Regional Information* includes all major international organizations active in the region, their aims, activities, publications and principal personnel* research Institutes specializing in the region* bibliographies of books and periodicals covering the Middle East and North Africa.

Now in its fifty-fourth edition, this title continues to provide the most up-to-date geo-political and economic information for this important world area. The volume covers:the Middle East and North Africa from Algeria to Yemenoffers quick access to a wide range of dataaccurately and impartially records the latest political and economic developmentsprovides comprehensive data on all major organizations in the region.General SurveyIntroductory essays cover topics relating to the region as a whole, including: Arab–Israeli Relations 1967–2007; The Jerusalem Issue; Documents on Palestine; Nuclear Proliferation in the Middle East; Oil; Natural Gas; and Islamic Banking and Finance. Country SurveysIndividual chapters on each country containing: articles on geography, recent history and economy; an economic and demographic survey using all the latest available statistics on population, agriculture, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, and education; directory sections with names, addresses and contact numbers covering the constitution, government, legislature, judiciary, political organizations, diplomatic representation, religious groups, the media, finance, trade and industry (including petroleum), and tourism.Regional Informationincludes all major international organizations active in the region, their aims, activities, publications and principal personnelresearch institutes specializing in the regionbibliographies of books and periodicals covering the Middle East and North Africa.