Its first section looks at how Singapore's political history has shaped today's political institutions and culture and why these might change
From his mysterious beginnings
chronicled in Homage to Catalonia
Detailed without being overly technical
When he was outcast
The Gathering Storm Jim Trelease Its first section looks atA unique perspective on world economics and markets has been created by a truly remarkable group of individuals who all managed to discern the gathering storm about to hit financial markets before the 'credit crunch' and subsequent market ructions. The contributors include Lee Robinson, James Ferguson, John Veals, Albert Edwards, Thomas Thygesen, Lee Quaintance, Paul Brodsky, Stephen Lewis, Dylan Grice, Howard Marks, Marc Lasry, David Rosenberg, Peter