Katie Willis: 6 books

Global economic crisis and the implications of global environmental change have led academics and policy-makers to consider how ‘development’ in all parts of the world should be achieved. However, ‘development’ has always been a contested idea. While often presented as a positive process to...

Geographies of Developing Areas is a thought provoking and accessible introductory text, presenting a fresh view of the Global South that challenges students' pre-conceptions and promotes lively debate. Rather than presenting the Global South as a set of problems, from rapid urbanization to poverty,...

A comprehensive introduction to the important economic, social and political processes and development issues in this extremely popular region. The Central American nations and those of the Caribbean (including Guyana, Surinam and French Guiana on the mainland) share many historical processes as well...

Did you know that umami foods have a meaty flavor? Our sense of taste lets us enjoy many different flavors. Discover these and otherinteresting facts in Taste.

Did you know that some animals sleep all winter to stay warm? When it is summer in some places, it is winter in others. Discoverthese and more intriguing facts in Seasons.

Did you know that the Sun is our closest star? On a clear night, we can see about 2,500 different stars in the sky. Discover these andmore intriguing facts in Stars.