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Author : Buckley, RichardTotal: 37
The former Soviet Union: The dominance of the Russia bear: Uneasy relationships
AuthorBuckley, Richard
ClassificationF7001 F2 1996
PublisherUnderstanding Global Issues Ltd.
Publication Year1996
Subject
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Title of pamphlet: "Russia and its neighbours: Uneasy relationships". Insets: Figure 1: Population and ethnic identity. - Figure 2: GNP and the decline in living standards. - Figure 3: Russia and its neighbours
NAFTA : North America's new free trade area
AuthorBuckley, Richard
ClassificationF3301.Q5 1994;
PublisherCornelsen & Schroedel
Publication Year1994
Subject
Notes
Fig. 1: Trade flows in billion Fig. 2: The Latin-American Tower, Mexico City Fig. 3: Proportion of world trade Fig. 4: Population Fig. 5: GDP in billion.
Sub-Saharan Africa : diversity and development.
AuthorBuckley, Richard
ClassificationF8201.G1 1997
PublisherUnderstanding Global Issues Ltd.
Publication Year1997
Subject
Notes
Contents: Figure 1. Geographical features Figure 2. Political and economic geography Figure 3. The ten biggest countries by population and GNP Figure 4. Population growth, economic marginalisation (1994 figures). - Scale [ca. 1:20,000,000].
The Irish question: Division and reconciliation
AuthorBuckley, Richard
ClassificationF5780 1997
PublisherUnderstanding Global Issues Ltd.
Publication Year1997
Subject
Notes
Insets: Figure 1. Geography of Ireland . - Figure 2: Changing pattern of trade. Figure 3: GDP growth. - Figure 4: Religious affiliation (1991 census). - Figure 5: Casualties of the troubles
The state of Japan: Facing shock waves of change
AuthorBuckley, Richard
ClassificationF7960 1996
PublisherUnderstanding Global Issues Ltd.
Publication Year1996
Subject
Notes
Insets: Figure 1. The geography of Japan . - Figure 2: Land use. - Figure 3: Japan's economic importance .- Figure 4: The evolution of trade
Migrants and refugees: Millions of people on the move
AuthorBuckley, Richard
Classification3201.E27 1996
PublisherUnderstanding Global Issues Ltd.
Publication Year1996
Subject
Notes
Insets: Figure 1. Refugee population by host country, 1995 . - Figure 2: Global refugees and migrants, 1995. - Figure 3: Top ten internally displaced populations. - Figure 5: Growth of world refugee population. - Figure 6: Top ten refugee populations by origin
Solar energy: Harnessing the power of the sun
AuthorBuckley, Richard
ClassificationF 3201 N36 1996
PublisherCornelsen & Schroedel Verlag
Publication Year1996
Subject
Notes
Map missing. Insets: Figure 1. Annual average solar irradiance (horizontal plane)(kWh/m2 per year) . - Figure 2: Structure and operation of a solar cell. Figure 3: Solar hot water system. - Figure 4: Schematic representation of a solar installation. Figure 5: Typical collectors used in solar thermal energy conversion. Picture: A solar furnance at Odeillo in the French Pyrenees.
The world of Islam: Fundamentalism and modern civilisation
AuthorBuckley, Richard
Classification3201 E44 1995
PublisherUnderstanding Global Issues Ltd.
Publication Year1995
Subject
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Insets: Figure 1. Percentage of Muslims in total population . - Figure 2: Mosque (Cairo). Figure 3: Excerpt from the Qur'an. - Figure 4: The five great world religions. Title of pamphlet: The world of Islam: Tradition, change and conflict.
The troubled balkans: History's dangerous legacy
AuthorBuckley, Richard
ClassificationF6800 1996
PublisherUnderstanding Global Issues Ltd.
Publication Year1996
Subject
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Insets: Figure 1. New independent states arising from disintegration of Ottoman Empire 1815-1915 . - Figure 2: Ideological hostility conceals inter-ethnic conflict 1945-1990. Figure 3: Areas of conflict
Brazil: Land of contrasts
AuthorBuckley, Richard
ClassificationF5400 1995
PublisherUnderstanding Global Issues Ltd.
Publication Year1995
Subject
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Insets: Figure 1. Brazil's economic resources . - Figure 2: Sao Paulo fevela. Figure 3: Sao Paulo city centre. - Figure 4: Exports 1993, 38.8 billion. - Figure 4: Exports 1993, 25.7 billion. - Figure 4: Population (in million). - Title of pamphlet: The new Brazil: Breaking with the past?
Nuclear energy: Over 400 nuclear power stations worldwide
AuthorBuckley, Richard
ClassificationF3201 N35 1995
PublisherUnderstanding Global Issues Ltd.
Publication Year1995
Subject
Notes
The title of pamphlet: Nuclear energy: Who's afraid of atomic power? Insets: Figure 1. Number of nuclear power plants worldwide . - Figure 2: Electricity production by reactor type. Figure 3: World production of electricity by source. - Figure 4: Nuclear power plant construction starts 1955-94
Marine pollution: The poisoning of the seas
AuthorBuckley, Richard
ClassificationF3201 N856 1995
PublisherEuropean Schoolbooks Publishing Ltd.
Publication Year1995
Subject
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Insets: Figure 1. Oil shipments by tanker. - Figure 2. Main flags of convenience. - Figure 3. Some major oil tanker accidents. - Figure 4. Impact of oil spills at sea. - Figure 5. Age of supertanker fleet 1990. - Figure 6. Shipping routes in North Sea. Map missing.
South Africa: After apartheid
AuthorBuckley, Richard
ClassificationF8500 1995
PublisherEuropean Schoolbooks Publishing Ltd.
Publication Year1995
Subject
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Title of pamphlet: South Africa: After apartheid. Insets: Figure 1. The' old' South Africa. - Figure 2: The' new' South Africa. Figure 3: Estimated population (1995) . - Figure 4: Structure of exports (1993). - Figure 5: GDP per head (. - Figure 6: Real GDP growth (% change) . - Figure 7: Regional GDP in 1992 (billion). - Figure 8: Regional GDP per head in 1992 ().
Antarctica: Protecting the last wilderness
AuthorBuckley, Richard
ClassificationF9800 1995
PublisherEuropean Schoolbooks Publishing Ltd.
Publication Year1995
Subject
Notes
Insets: Figure 1. The Antarctic region . - Figure 2: The Gondwana 'puzzle'. Figure 3:Antarctica
The Rhine: An international waterway
AuthorBuckley, Richard
ClassificationF6390 1995
PublisherEuropean Schoolbooks Publishing Ltd.
Publication Year1995
Subject
Notes
Insets: Figure 1. An artery of international traffic . - Figure 2: A dense mass of towns and industries. Figure 3:Restoring the health of the Rhine
The Suez canal: 125 years of strategic importance
AuthorBuckley, Richard
ClassificationF8301 P53 1995
PublisherEuropean Schoolbooks Publishing Ltd.
Publication Year1995
Subject
Notes
Title of pamphlet: The Suez canal: Lifeline between east and west. Insets: Figure 1. The Suez canal . - Figure 2: Cross-section and width 1869-1995. - Figure 3: Impact of Suez Canal on sea route distance. - Figure 4: Shipments through Suez Canal (in million tonnes)
World fishing: Harvesting the seas
AuthorBuckley, Richard
ClassificationF3201 L2 1994
PublisherEuropean Schoolbooks Publishing Ltd.
Publication Year1994
Subject
Notes
The title of pamphlet: World fishing: Harvesting the oceans Insets: Figure 1. Sea fish catch by ocean (million tonnes, 1992) . - Figure 2: EU total alllowable catches (TACs) 1994. Figure 3:Sea fish catch (million tonnes)
Isreal and the Palestinians: Giving peace a chance?
AuthorBuckley, Richard
ClassificationF7500 1994
PublisherEuropean Schoolbooks Publishing Ltd.
Publication Year1994
Subject
Notes
Insets: Figure 1. Isreal. - Figure 2: Jericho area. Figure 3: The economic benefits of peace. - Figure 4: The Palestinian diaspora in the Middle East
The world of wine: Main wide-producing regions
AuthorBuckley, Richard
ClassificationF3201 M6 1994
PublisherEuropean Schoolbooks Publishing Ltd.
Publication Year1994
Subject
Notes
The title of pamphlet: The world of wine: The grape and civilisation Insets: Figure 1. Wine production (in thousand tonnes). - Figure 2: South America. - Figure 3: USA. - Figure 4: Australia / New Zealand - Figure 5: South Africa
Australia in focus: The island continent
AuthorBuckley, Richard
ClassificationF8960 1993
PublisherEuropean Schoolbooks Publishing Ltd.
Publication Year1993
Subject
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Title of pamphlet: Australia in focus: Developing a new identity. Insets: Figure 1. Immigration 1947 in % . - Figure 2: Immigration 1 July 1990-30 June 1991 in%. Figure 3:Rainfall zones: Amount and seasonal distribution. - Figure 4: Agricultural regions. - Figure 5: Mineral wealth, industrial centres, railways, airports etc. - Figure 6: Exports of goods by destination (% of 1991/92 total Aus 5,032 million). - Figure 7: Imports of goods by country of origin (% of 1991/92 total Aus 50,986 million)
The rubbish mountain: Out of sight, out of mind?
AuthorBuckley, Richard
Classification5721 N46 1993
PublisherEuropean Schoolbooks Publishing Ltd.
Publication Year1993
Subject
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Title of pamphlet: The rubbish mountain: Tacking Europe's waste Insets: Figure 1. Municipal waste in Germany . - Figure 2: Changes in composition of household waste.- Figure 3: Waste generation in Europe. - Figure 4a: Recycling of household waste in Germany 1989 . - Figure 4b: Electronic scrap in Germany. - Figure 4c: Paper use and waste paper recovery. - Figure 5: Incineration plant. - Figure 6a: A well-managed landfill. - Figure 6b: A badly managed rubbish dump
The United Nations: Blue helmets on patrol.
AuthorBuckley, Richard
ClassificationF3201 F5 1993
PublisherEuropean Schoolbooks Publishing Ltd.
Publication Year1993
Subject
Notes
Title of pamphlet: The United Nations: Overseeing the new world order
Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia: Countries of the Nile
AuthorBuckley, Richard
ClassificationF8320 1993
PublisherEuropean Schoolbooks Publishing Ltd.
Publication Year1993
Subject
Notes
Title of pamphlet: Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia: Turbulence along the Nile. Insets: Figure 1. King Tutankhamun . - Figure 2: The resources of the Nile, 17th century map.- Figure 3: Nile boat, Old Kingdom. - Figure 4a: Population . - Figure 4b: Area. - Figure 4C: GDP per head '91. - Figure 4d: Foreign debt. - Figure 5: The Nile: Climate and river system.
Geothermal energy: Power from the heart of the planet
AuthorBuckley, Richard
ClassificationF3201 N32 1993
PublisherEuropean Schoolbooks Publishing Ltd.
Publication Year1993
Subject
Notes
Title of pamphlet: Geothermal energy: Power from the heat of the earthFigure 1. Worldwide installed production of electricity from geothermal energy (in megawatts) at 1.1.90 . - Figure 2: A gigantic underground reservoir of hot water. Figure 3: Process of tapping energy by the hot dry rock method. - Figure 4. Rock isotherms at 3000 metres below the earth's surface
Cash crops: wheat and soya: Global production and trade
AuthorBuckley, Richard
ClassificationF3201 J61 1993
PublisherEuropean Schoolbooks Publishing Ltd.
Publication Year1993
Subject
Notes
The title of pamphlet: Feeding the world: The importance of wheat and soybeansInsets: Figure 1. Main growing areas for wheat and soya : Key producers, exporters and importers . - Figure 2: World cereal production 1991. Figure 3: Wheat: World production & market prices. - Figure 4: Oilseeds: World production 1992/93 . - Figure 5: Soya: World production & market prices
Earthquakes & volcanoes: Plate tectonics & volcanoes
AuthorBuckley, Richard
ClassificationF3201 C55 1993
PublisherEuropean Schoolbooks Publishing Ltd.
Publication Year1993
Subject
Notes
Title of pamphlet: Earthquakes & volcanoes: Living with the restless earth Insets: Plate tectonics & volcanoes. - Profile of the Atlantic (schematised)
Europe 1993: Unity and diversity
AuthorBuckley, Richard
ClassificationF5700 1993
PublisherEuropean Schoolbooks Publishing Ltd.
Publication Year1993
Subject
Notes
Insets: Figure 1. Economic interdependency . - Figure 2: Two views of the EC: Banana and sunbelt as key regions... Figure 3: or a bunch of grapes as a symbol of regions with equal standing. - Title of leaflet: Europe 1993: A wider or deeper community?
Christopher Columbus: The discovery of the new world
AuthorBuckley, Richard
ClassificationF3301 S12 1992
PublisherEuropean Schoolbooks Publishing Ltd.
Publication Year1992
Subject
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Title of pamphlet: Columbus and after: The beginnings of colonialism. Illus. 1: Columbia's four voyage of discovery. - Illus. 2: First contact with the native inhabitants. - Illus. 3: Indian protest placard. - Illus. 4.: Portrait of the Spanish Queen Isabella. - Illus. 5: Christopher Columbia. - Illus. 6: Columbia's coat of arms