New Releases by Simon Beecroft

Imagine believing in a cause so important that you were willing to spend twenty-seven years of your life in jail for it. Activist Nelson Mandela paid that price and triumphantly emerged on February 11, 1990, as a symbol of freedom -- and then became the first black president of his country. Discover the events that led to Mandela''s liberation and learn why his influence fueled the struggle for equality that helped end the apartheid regime in South Africa. Book jacket.

Le sites les plus spectaculaires de L''Attaque des Clones. Tous les paysages, les édifices et les décors du film ; Des photographies et des coupes époustouflantes... et quatre pages étourdissantes sur la poursuite aérienne dans Coruscant !

A guide to the locations from "Star Wars, Episode II, Attack of the Clones" includes the planets Coruscant and Kamino, as well as details and cross-sections of sites from the Jedi Temple to the execution arena on Geonosis.

An introduction to extreme sports discusses the history, training, and equipment necessary for each featured sport and includes six Action Man adventures that have the sports hero battling his evil adversary, Dr. X.

Describes the causes and effects of the unusual weather phenomenon known as El Nino.

Looks at possible future methods for prolonging life, such as genetic engineering and the use of artificial body parts. Also discusses robots, artificial intelligence, cybernetics, cloning, and other technologies.