In 1989, forty years of Communist rule in Poland came to an end. Since then, great changes have taken place and soon it is expected that Poland will become part of the European Union. These changes have been challenging for the people of Poland. There may be food in the supermarkets and greater wealth and freedom for many Poles, but some still want a return to the 'old days' when everyone had a job, there was little crime and prices were cheap. Meet the people of Poland and learn about the diversity of their lives, from a bicycle activist in Cracow to a singer in a rock band. This book includes maps and graphic panels showing statistics and fact boxes about size, flag, population, religion, currency and language.