The cities was created in 1999 as a global coalition of cities and their development partners committed to scaling up successful approaches to urban poverty reduction. By promoting the positive effects of urbanisation, the alliance supports learning between cities and governments, international development agencies and financial institutions.

The book gudes the reader through the ins and outs of the country"s economy, its key trading centres and industries, and outlines a step-by-step guide to establishing your own business in Kazakhstan

The speech of Nursultan Nazarbayev, the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan at the first session of the Assembly of the Nations of Kazakhstan

A five-part suspense short story. In order to test the intelligence and perseverance of his two nephews, Nicholas and Alan, the old Uncle Edward gave them a key separately in care of his lawyer before his death, and told them that the one who can get seven keys within one week will receive his inheritance

This book is about going to sea on a wooden raft with five companions and a parrot.

The book is an adapted version of much-loved "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" novel by Mark Twain. The book contains follow-up exercises, especially designed for learners at beginner level of English

The book narrates the life-story of Louis Braille - a person, who invented an easy way for all blind people to read and write - alphabet of raised dots.

Counter George is fascinated by his family's legacy, the stories that link his ancestors to the infamous pirate Captain Kidd. But for 12 years, everyone has told him the stories are rumors. Now George has discovered the truth. And the truth is hidden in the web of tunnels mysteriously dug underneath his house in Manhattan. There are secrets to be revealed, friendships to be tested, and ancient injustices to be set right.George and his friends will sink deep underground to a secret city in search of treasure, but they'll find they aren't the only ones looking for it - and there's much more at stake.

A teenage boy accompanies his father, who has recently escaped from prison, on a trip that turns out to be an, often painful, time of discovery for them both

Belle Teal Harper is from a poor family in the country and beginning fifth-grade is a challenge as her grandmother’s memory is slipping away and her brother and father are fighting again.