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You can get your free copy of this great little book from your local post office or order it online (£1.75 postage charge). Alternatively, you can download the e-book version for free or read it online.
http://www.roughguide-betterworld.com/index.htm
Rough Guide to a Better World - "the essential guide to how the world can be a better place for everyone. Poverty in the developing world is well known, but less publicised are the efforts of those who combat hunger, disease and illiteracy. This guide shows how you can get involved".
Contents:
THE ISSUES: How prosperity in poorer countries benefits us all; how development works; and why the bad news is only half the story.
THE CHALLENGES: The nature and scale of the problems faced by developing countries.
FIVE WAYS TO CHANGE THE WORLD: How activism, ethical shopping and tourism, giving to charity and volunteer work can all help.
THE INFORMATION: Lets you know what to do - from a change in shopping habits to a change of job. It tells you the most effective ways of contributing and gives contacts for relevant organisations.
http://www.roughguide-betterworld.com/readOnline/default.aspx
P.S. - If you download the free ebook version of the book then they will also e-mail you a coupon code for another free ebook from the Rough Guides e-book store (24 travel titles to choose from)
http://www.roughguide-betterworld.com/index.htm
Rough Guide to a Better World - "the essential guide to how the world can be a better place for everyone. Poverty in the developing world is well known, but less publicised are the efforts of those who combat hunger, disease and illiteracy. This guide shows how you can get involved".
Contents:
THE ISSUES: How prosperity in poorer countries benefits us all; how development works; and why the bad news is only half the story.
THE CHALLENGES: The nature and scale of the problems faced by developing countries.
FIVE WAYS TO CHANGE THE WORLD: How activism, ethical shopping and tourism, giving to charity and volunteer work can all help.
THE INFORMATION: Lets you know what to do - from a change in shopping habits to a change of job. It tells you the most effective ways of contributing and gives contacts for relevant organisations.
http://www.roughguide-betterworld.com/readOnline/default.aspx
P.S. - If you download the free ebook version of the book then they will also e-mail you a coupon code for another free ebook from the Rough Guides e-book store (24 travel titles to choose from)
"The happiest of people don't necessarily have the
best of everything; they just make the best
of everything that comes along their way."
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best of everything; they just make the best
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wonder how many londoners will actually want to back the bid.. none ive spoken toThose we love don't go away,They walk beside us every day,Unseen, unheard, but always near,
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jockettuk wrote:wonder how many londoners will actually want to back the bid.. none ive spoken to
Erm....free better world Rough Guide = Back the bid?? Have I missed something
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Lillibet wrote:Erm....free better world Rough Guide = Back the bid?? Have I missed something
Sorry if I'm being dim:o
there was a mention on the first post abt the bid for the olympics in london 2012Those we love don't go away,They walk beside us every day,Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed and very dear
Our thoughts are ever with you,Though you have passed away.And those who loved you dearly,
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