New Internationalist Products

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<br />The hurtling speed of the global market knows no cultural boundaries. Languages, customs, rituals, and myths are swept aside with the global market's promise of security and prosperity. Is this promise false? Is the survival of pockets of local culture true resistance, or does it mean that cultural identities are being turned into commodities? <p></p> <p>Harnessing moving personal testimonies, this is a wide-ranging and sensitive exploration of the battleground between local and global.</p>

<p>"Development" is often misunderstood and can embrace everything from large infrastructure projects to small-scale environmental initiatives. The idea can often mask confusion, contradiction, deceit and corruption. This book is essential reading for anyone wanting to know what development actually is. It covers all the key themes and critically suggests ways to bring the poor and marginalised into the process.</p> <p><b>Maggie Black </b>has written numerous books including titles for OUP, UNICEF and OXFAM. She has worked as a consultant for a number of NGOs (UNICEF, Anti-Slavery International and WaterAid amonst others) and has written for the <i>Guardian</i>, <i>Economist</i>, and <i>BBC World Service</i>.</p>

<p>Beautiful bold illustrations fill your kitchen with the colors of the world while vegetarian recipes inspire any cook to produce the delicious aromas and tastes of Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America. Each month there's a new recipe, specially-commissioned artwork and space for your appointments.</p>

<p>The Caine Prize for African Writing is Africa's leading literary prize. It has helped launch the careers of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Segun Afolabi, Leila Aboulela, Brian Chikwava, Binyavanga Wainaina, and many others. The 2013 collection includes the five shortlisted stories and the stories written at the Caine Prize Writers' Workshop.</p>

The Bleeding Edge