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An introduction to the history, geography, economy, culture, and people of Zimbabwe. ... Read more

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Webster's bibliographic and event-based timelines are comprehensive in scope, covering virtually all topics, geographic locations and people. They do so from a linguistic point of view, and in the case of this book, the focus is on "Zimbabwe," including when used in literature (e.g. all authors that might have Zimbabwe in their name). As such, this book represents the largest compilation of timeline events associated with Zimbabwe when it is used in proper noun form. Webster's timelines cover bibliographic citations, patented inventions, as well as non-conventional and alternative meanings which capture ambiguities in usage. These furthermore cover all parts of speech (possessive, institutional usage, geographic usage) and contexts, including pop culture, the arts, social sciences (linguistics, history, geography, economics, sociology, political science), business, computer science, literature, law, medicine, psychology, mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology and other physical sciences. This "data dump" results in a comprehensive set of entries for a bibliographic and/or event-based timeline on the proper name Zimbabwe, since editorial decisions to include or exclude events is purely a linguistic process. The resulting entries are used under license or with permission, used under "fair use" conditions, used in agreement with the original authors, or are in the public domain. ... Read more

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Webster's bibliographic and event-based timelines are comprehensive in scope, covering virtually all topics, geographic locations and people. They do so from a linguistic point of view, and in the case of this book, the focus is on "Zimbabwe," including when used in literature (e.g. all authors that might have Zimbabwe in their name). As such, this book represents the largest compilation of timeline events associated with Zimbabwe when it is used in proper noun form. Webster's timelines cover bibliographic citations, patented inventions, as well as non-conventional and alternative meanings which capture ambiguities in usage. These furthermore cover all parts of speech (possessive, institutional usage, geographic usage) and contexts, including pop culture, the arts, social sciences (linguistics, history, geography, economics, sociology, political science), business, computer science, literature, law, medicine, psychology, mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology and other physical sciences. This "data dump" results in a comprehensive set of entries for a bibliographic and/or event-based timeline on the proper name Zimbabwe, since editorial decisions to include or exclude events is purely a linguistic process. The resulting entries are used under license or with permission, used under "fair use" conditions, used in agreement with the original authors, or are in the public domain. ... Read more

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Webster's bibliographic and event-based timelines are comprehensive in scope, covering virtually all topics, geographic locations and people. They do so from a linguistic point of view, and in the case of this book, the focus is on "Zimbabwe," including when used in literature (e.g. all authors that might have Zimbabwe in their name). As such, this book represents the largest compilation of timeline events associated with Zimbabwe when it is used in proper noun form. Webster's timelines cover bibliographic citations, patented inventions, as well as non-conventional and alternative meanings which capture ambiguities in usage. These furthermore cover all parts of speech (possessive, institutional usage, geographic usage) and contexts, including pop culture, the arts, social sciences (linguistics, history, geography, economics, sociology, political science), business, computer science, literature, law, medicine, psychology, mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology and other physical sciences. This "data dump" results in a comprehensive set of entries for a bibliographic and/or event-based timeline on the proper name Zimbabwe, since editorial decisions to include or exclude events is purely a linguistic process. The resulting entries are used under license or with permission, used under "fair use" conditions, used in agreement with the original authors, or are in the public domain. ... Read more

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Introduces the geography, history, people, and culture of Zimbabwe. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (8)

Stamped With Genius
I bought the book to study for my school Geography Bee. I recieved the bok the next day and began reading it. The book is arranged in alphabetical order for all 193 countries. My school geography bee was less than a month away when I started studying but it paid off. I won my school geography bee with ease. Later that week Itook the Qualifying test for state level. After my principal sent in my test i checked my answers and had a great score. This book is a great study tool for any kind of geography.

Very good book
I read this book and found it very informative. One of my friend's son used this along with National Geographic Bee Study Guide, Geography Bee Complete Preparation Handbook and the mygeotrivia website to prepare for the Geography Bee contest.

Commonly available facts, but a carefully pared down set - Afghanistan to Zimbabwe is a usefully bare reference.
There is some controversy about "Afghanistan to Zimbabwe".Is it an awesome study guide that can help you win the national geobee or is it a stripped down book of commonly available information with absolutely no additional content.Well, it's actually both those things.There isn't any content here about how to study or what the bee will be like.There are no practice questions or advice about tactics except the one laid out in the into an implicit in the bones of the book:choose a limited set of information about each country and then learn that set for every country.That's what this book is - a short list of facts about each and every country.Commonly available information, to be sure.

What Wojtanik brings to the table is his choice of which facts he thinks are salient.Only peaks over 8,000 feet are worth learning, for example.There are the basics - population, density, capital, size, economic highlights, disasters, rivers, lakes, highest lowest etc... and that's it.Certainly this brevity is useful.I noticed, however, that the winning question of a later national bee (Which Vietnamese city is located on a river of the same name?A:Hue) isn't covered here and this study guide wouldn't have won it for you that year.That being said - there certainly is a place for this book as raw material for cramming.If you are looking for a book that combines some reference information with study guides, advice, and sample questions, check out "The Geography Bee Complete Preparation Handbook: 1,001 Questions & Answers to Help You Win Again and Again" by Matthew T. Rosenberg.

Somewhat useful, but I could have written this....
I purchased Afghanistan to Zimbabwe last year along with other study resources before the bee season. I use it often, now that I'm preparing for the State bee, but as I look through it I realize that everything in the book is from an almanac or World Factbook. There is no information in the book that takes more than a tiny bit of researching, it seems like the author copied it right out of the almanac. Come to think of it, Icould write something like this, and I've never won the National Geographic Bee. Afganistan to Zimbabwe has limited information, although I must say it is still useful and I can't say putting this book together was easy. It is asomewhat helpful but very unessential study guide.

OK but...
Thought it was interesting that all of the other reviews are by kids who know Andrew personally...

This book was bought for my school library and I quickly realized that all of the information given is available in almost any encyclopedia or website. Token details on each country and while the information is there and in one place, it really isn't worth the purchase price.

I showed it to our geography teacher and he basically said that it was OK, but certainly not something he would use a lot. ... Read more

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Vibrant color photographs portray positive images of children that help foster a sense of global citizenship. With an abundance of information about cultures, languages, and the environment, this fascinating journey around the world will inspire both young and old alike. ... Read more

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Great Educational Tool
I use this book with my primary level children at Ponderosa Montessori School in South San Francisco, CA.My students love looking at the true-to-life photographs. This book is an integral part of our Geography curriculum.

Kids are kids no matter where they live...
Such a refreshing outlook on children around the world! My 4 years old daughter and I love browsing and looking at the photos and learning interesting facts about kids in other countries.

Like in China kids right on the trains just like we did in our trip to Europe, that in India kids hug and "save" the trees by playing Chipko (we started doing that to our trees at home!), in Kenya boys build their own wooden bicycles and in Senegal girls wear beautiful dresses. Of course our favorite country page is Xanadu, where anything is possible and all dreams come true!

This book is great for young and first reader children, the pictures say 1000 words...Elementary age children will also enjoy learning cool stats like favorite sports, games and the number of kids each country has.

All in all this is an international treasure every family should have!

GREAT book!
We purchased this book as a gift for a 6-year old child and found it to be a great gift.The information included in the book is perfect for young children and is a great tool for learning about different cultures.The combination of pictures, maps and text is very well done.We plan to purchase this book again for future gifts!

excellent book
Excellent book. The only thing is about Brazil. I lived in Brazil and only the super rich speak English and even some of the wealthy do not. If you go to Brazil, expect to hear Portuguese.

Children from Australia to Zimbabwe:A Photographic Journey Around the World
I use this book in my grade 4 classroom.The pictures and writing help my United State's students better understand the world around them.This book is a favorite in my classroom. ... Read more

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Surveys the history, topography, people, and culture of Zimbabwe, with emphasis on its current economy, industry, and place in the political world. ... Read more

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The dismantling of the apartheid regime in South Africa caused massive transformation in both geographical and economic terms, not only in this country but also in the region as a whole. As the post-apartheid government enters its second term, this captivating volume assesses its progress in unravelling the geography of apartheid, both in South Africa itself and in its relationships with other countries in Southern Africa and Africa. It also considers the ways in which South Africa, now that it is no longer a pariah state, has begun to position itself within the current global economy. Examining South Africa's land and agriculture, mining and minerals, manufacturing, tourism, corporate finance, the labour market and transport, the volume discusses the challenges of balancing growth and redistribution, the extent and nature of progress, change and relationships within the regional and global economy. A compelling investigation into the economics of South Africa's neighbouring states in relation to their natural resources, colonialism and inter-relationships with themselves and with South Africa leads to a focus on the region as a whole and its relations with the global economy. ... Read more

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In our globally interconnected age, misnaming where someone is from or the cultural group to which they belong often constitutes more than a harmless social gaffe. Labels for Locals provides guidance on the preferred, and sometimes disdained, names for selected locales, cities, regions, countries, and ethnic groups worldwide.

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Thumbs up from a Seattleite
Ever since I traveled extensively around the US a few years back and heard the term "Michigander," I can't help but wonder what locals are called in every place I travel.Some labels are easy to figure out (New Yorker), some I just know because I've lived there all my life (Seattleite), but when I come across a place like Massachusetts, where adding an "er" or an "an" just makes it a mouthful, what am I supposed to do?Now I know: read this book!Dickson has gathered "labels for locals" from places all around the world, and every since I ordered the book I've been searching through the pages eager to see if the next city or country I come up with is there and what the locals are called.It's not always necessary to visit a country and immediately know what the locals are called, but it's certainly interesting to know.Dickson also gives the history of many of the labels, interesting tidbits as well.

The book is easy to peruse and find what you're looking for, and there's an informative introduction by Dickson about some of the obstacles in history of finding names of locals.

I definitely recommend this book! ... Read more

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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Zimbabwe is a landlocked country located in the southern part of the continent of Africa, between the Zambezi and Limpopo rivers. It is bordered by South Africa to the south, Botswana to the southwest, Zambia to the northwest and Mozambique to the east. Zimbabwe has three official languages: English, Shona (a Bantu language), and Ndebele (also a Bantu language). Zimbabwe began as a part of the British crown colony of Rhodesia. President Robert Mugabe is the head of State and Commander in Chief of the armed forces. Morgan Tsvangirai is the Prime Minister. Mugabe has been in power since the country's long war for independence. ... Read more

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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Zimbabwean migration to the United Kingdom refers to the movement to the UK of people from Zimbabwe. The 2001 UK Census recorded 49,524 Zimbabwean-born people. The Office for National Statistics estimates that, in 2008, 112,000 Zimbabwe-born people were living in the UK. Notable people:* Brian Chikwava - writer and musician* Chelsy Davy - Prince Harry's girlfriend was born in Bulawayo* Daniel Dumile - English born US singer with Trinidadian and Zimbabwean parentage* Duncan Fletcher - former coach of the English cricket team ... Read more