Bowden, Rob

Examines the issue of water scarcity, discussing the importance of water and the problems caused by its lack, and looks at what can be done to handle increasing demands for water.

Describes the issue of waste, including waste types, disposal, and costs; methods, payoffs and problems of reduction, reuse, and recycling; and attitudes about waste management and the environment. Also includes a glossary and lists of related organizations, books, and Web sites.

Examines the history of India, looks at the political, social, economic, and environmental changes that have taken place in the country since the late twentieth century, and discusses India's changing relationship with the national community.

Examines the history and culture of Cairo in Egypt and looks at the ways in which the people live, work, and play in addition to some of the ancient sites in the region.

Explains how waste impacts the environment and discusses how people can work together to reduce the amount of waste produced and deal with the problems it causes.

Presents an introduction to the city of Jerusalem, in simple text with illustrations, providing an overview of its history, geography, people, and including information on what it is like to live, work, and play there.

A look at some of the historical causes of poverty, the effects of living in poverty, and what is being done to reduce poverty and its effects.

Provides information on the history, nature, people, and economy of the Nile River and its surrounding areas, and includes discussion of forces that have altered the region, and includes maps and photographs.

Surveys the geography, history, natural resources, peoples and cultures, and economy of South Korea.

Investigates what it is like to live in the United Kingdom, providing facts about the union's population, size, language, and government, and discussing the U.K.'s history, city and country life, food and drink, culture, travel and tourism, and attractions.