Ever since Fidel Castro assumed power in Cuba in 1959, Americans have obsessed about the nation ninety miles south of the Florida Keys. America`s fixation on the tropical socialist republic has only grown over the years, fueled in part by successive waves of Cuban immigration & Castro`s larger-than-life persona. Cubans are now a major ethnic group in Florida, & the exile community is so powerful that every American president has curried favor with it. But what do most Americans really know about Cuba itself? In this third edition of the widely hailed Cuba: What Everyone Needs to Know (R), Julia Sweig updates her concise & remarkably accessible portrait of the small island nation. This edition contains a new foreword that discusses developments since Obama & Raul Castro announced the normalization of US-Cuba relations & restored formal diplomatic ties. A new final chapter discusses how normalization came to pass & covers Pope Francis` visit to Cuba, where he met with Fidel & Raul Castro. Expansive in coverage & authoritative in scope, the book looks back over Cuba`s history since the Spanish American War before shifting to recent times. Focusing equally on Cuba`s role in world affairs & its own social & political transformations, Sweig divides the book chronologically into the pre-Fidel era, the period between the 1959 revolution & the fall of the Soviet Union, the post-Cold War era, &
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- the post-Fidel era. Informative, pithy, & lucidly written, it is the best compact reference on Cuba`s internal politics, its often fraught relationship with the United States, & its shifting relationship with the global community. What Everyone Needs to Know (R) is a registered trademark of Oxford University Press.

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From the celebrated Cuban bar Cienfuegos, owned by the co-owner of the award-winning Death & Co., dubbed America`s Best Cocktail Bar, comes this spirited collection of 100 recipes that celebrate Cuba`s rich cocktail history & culture. Featuring classics as well as modern craft concoctions, Cuban Cocktails offers more than just a gathering of recipes. It captures the tropical elegance & unfiltered energy of old Cuba, brimming with beautiful, evocative images of the drinks & the places where they came to life. Sidebars shed fascinating light on the country`s legendary bars & nightclubs & the famous bartenders & entrepreneurs who ran them, while"es & fun facts give a tantalizing taste of the once-forbidden Caribbean isl&. ...

We are very glad to be able to supply you with the official Cuban Hydrographic Office charts. 8 Yachting Chart Folios (chart books) covering Cuban waters, published & updated frequently by Geo Cuba, can be ordered from Stanfords. In addition, we can procure individual standard Cuban navigational charts, with Approx. 170 titles available. To order the individual charts, please contact maritime@stanfords.co.uk for more information & a"e. There is a minimum order quantity of 15 charts, which come imported from Havana & are corrected by hand to their latest monthly notice to Mariners. ...

The Gravity Cube Click Clock, in sleek matte black, features a touch sensitive snooze & gravity controlled alarm. Displaying the time, date & temperature alternatively in silver LEDs, the display changes with a click of your fingers or from a gentle tap. An innovative feature of the Click Clock

Includes:: a ‘click’ function. Simply by clicking your fingers the time display will disappear completely; an ideal night time solution to remove glaring light from the room. If you need to check the time during the night, click your fingers again & the time will appear. The clock also has automatic dimmer function, 5/7 days’ alarm settings with a snooze function. To snooze, simply touch the soft top of this cube & to turn off the alarm, just turn it over onto any side. The Gravity Click Clock is a unique & clever accessory that will look stylish in any living room or bedroom.

Features:- Gingko Gravity Click Clock – Black- Displays the time, date & temperature- ‘ Click’ function: click your fingers to remove the time display completely- Automatic dimmer function- Power supply: UK plug adapter (included)- Alarm setting with a snooze function- 12/24 Hours or Celsius/ Fahrenheit format can be selected-

Material: ABS with rubberised finish





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This is a cube Maple click clock From Gingko. Just click your fingers, clap your hands or give a gentle tap & the orange LED display reveals the time, date & temperature alternately. This will lasts for 20 seconds. This clock has alarms, sound control, temperature & date with permanent time display functions. This will required 3AAA batteries (Not Included) or can also be powered by 5V AC/DC adapter (Included USB (Universal Serial Bus) adapter). This modern, stylish & great design with cleverness watch from Gingko is a great addition to your home accessories. Movement: Quartz Power Supply: 3AAA Batteries or 5V AC/DC adapter Orange LED Light Approx Dimensions: H6.8 x W6.8 cm Functions: Displays time, date & temperature alternately, Sound activated or permanent display settings, Choice of alarm settings USB adapter Included ...

This is a cube white click clock From Gingko. Just click your fingers, clap your hands or give a gentle tap & the blue LED display reveals the time, date & temperature alternately. This will lasts for 20 seconds. This clock has alarms, sound control, temperature & date with permanent time display functions. This will required 3AAA batteries (Not Included) or can also be powered by 5V AC/DC adapter (Included USB (Universal Serial Bus) adapter). This modern, stylish & great design with clever watch from Gingko is a great addition to your home accessories. ...

These bird calls are hand crafted from natural birch & are designed to make an authentic sound of a cuckoo. Simply play the ...

Beloved as a herald of spring, cuckoos have held a place in our hearts for centuries. But for many other birds the cuckoo is a signal of doom, for it is nature`s most notorious cheat. In this enormously engaging book, naturalist & scientist Nick Davies reveals how cuckoos deceive other species, uncovering an evolutionary race between cuckoos & the hosts. Cuckoo offers a new insight not only into the secret lives of these extraordinary birds, but also how cheating evolves & thrives in the natural world. ...

The adorable Cuddly Classic Winnie-the-Pooh, the most famous character from A.A Milne`s heart-warming classic storybooks, Tales from Hundred Acre Wood, makes the ultimate snuggle companion for baby. This lovable 30cm premium soft toy has beautifully embroidered features & has been created using only the softest, textured plush fabric to promote that special bond with baby & create memories that will last a lifetime. ...

This super-soft baby pillow doubles as a fun cuddly monkey when not in use. Foam filled & fleecy, it can be used to support a child`s head while they sleep. Alternatively, its quirky good looks provide hours of fun & entertainment for little ones on long journeys. What`s more, this innovative character pillow is 100% machine washable for easy cleaning. ...