Presents alphabetically arranged entries for each of the 192 countries in the world, featuring a map and a listing of facts on the physical, political, economic, and environmental aspects of each country

Arranged alphabeticaly by country of the world, provides detailed maps and discusses economics, history, politics, and population

V.1. Afghanistan to Guatemala. v.2. Guinea to Pakistan. v.3. Panama to Zimbabwe.

Using information on some 65,000 matches and more than 15,000 players, the records are given for every country in the world that has played some form of international cricket between 24 September 1844, the date of the first international match, and the 6 April 2014. Since the records found in various annuals and on the internet are restricted almost entirely to those countries that play Test cricket, a large gap in the published statistical information is filled, showing cricket as a truly global sport. The records cover highest and lowest team scores; individual batting, bowling, wicketkeeping and fielding performances; best wicket partnerships of 100 runs or more and most extras in an innings. Multi-innings, one-day and Twenty20 matches are treated separately for both men's and women's internationals. The statistical tables are supported by a text summarising the information provided and highlighting important achievements.

For decades the nations of the world have searched for effective ways to nurture the talents of the planet's best young minds. This book provides the reader with a probing analysis of the special programs around the earth which seek to stimulate and utilize to the fullest the collective talents of the gifted.