Politics, Philosophy & Society Books

Book SynopsisWhy Cicero Matters shows us how the Roman philosopher and statesman Marcus Tullius, better known as Cicero, can help realize a new political world. His impact on humanitarianism, the Enlightenment and the Founding Fathers of America is immense. Yet we give Julius Caesar all our attention. Why? What does this say about modern politics and political culture? This book gives us Cicero as an antidote to the myth of the strong man of history. Reading Cicero's On Duties alongside two more introspective philosophical texts, On Friendship and On Old Age, we see how Cicero turned politics into a higher, intellectual form of art, believing in education, in culture and above all in the power of philosophy to instil morality. Cicero has reassuring words on the indispensable work philosophers make, and why the common good needs philosophy. In an age when anti-intellectualism runs rampant, Why Cicero Matters introduces us to an ancient thinker who argues cultureTrade ReviewThis book offers an engaging introduction to key elements of Cicero’s political philosophy and shows how his views and arguments can still be relevant in contemporary society: comparisons with the modern world from the author’s personal perspective provide stimulating food for thought. * Gesine Manuwald, University College London, UK *Almost in the style of his subject’s Letters, Bufacchi strikes up a warm and witty friendship with Rome’s most famous orator and statesman; this short book offers a superb introduction to Cicero’s political and philosophical thought, yet is also a thought-provoking meditation on the rise of authoritarian populism today. * Victoria Rimell, Professor of Latin, University of Warwick, UK *An engaging and accessible account of Cicero, that emphasises his contemporary relevance. Bufacchi shows how Cicero’s criticisms of the authoritarian populists of his day apply to the little Caesars of today. He draws a compelling parallel between Cicero’s defence of the Roman Republic and our current defence of democracy, showing how it likewise turns on reviving the mixed constitution. * Richard Bellamy, Professor of Political Science, University College London, UK *A lively and entertaining argument that the republican politician-philosopher Cicero can speak to us on key issues that concern us today – when economic self-interest saps citizen solidarity, social media erodes relationships, and populist autocrats undermine democracy – all richly illuminated by reference to historical and contemporary events and ideas. * Iseult Honohan, Associate Professor Emeritus, Politics and International Relations, University College Dublin, Ireland *Table of ContentsPreface Introduction: It’s All Shakespeare’s Fault 1. Cicero, Homo Philosophicus 2. Politics as Ethics 3. The People’s Republic 4. The Value of Friendship 5. Getting Old, With Decorum 6. Rome Needs Philosophy Epilogue: Why Read Cicero Today Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisFully updated in its 2nd edition, this comprehensive and accessible book is a one-stop introductory text for those entering the field of early childhood studies and early years. Scholarly, and engagingly written, it covers all the key contemporary debates from child development, language acquisition and play to professional practice, health and wellbeing and diversity and inclusion. The new edition includes two new chapters on fostering creativity and sustainability. It covers the urgent post-pandemic need for early childhood practitioners to lead the remedial work for the 2020 generation of babies who lost valuable socialisation opportunities and includes discussion of the current schoolification' of early childhood and the pursuit of data as a driver of education and care provision. It also examines the impact of health and income inequalities, Covid-19, global neoliberal policies and Brexit on the early childhood landscape. An excellent all rounder, it coveTrade ReviewCombines academic rigor with notable practical application. The wide range of didactic resources makes it particularly valuable for teaching psychology and promoting critical thinking * Jose A. Sanchez-Medina,, Professor of Basic Psychology, Pablo de Olavide University, Spain *I wish I had written this book! It is a comprehensive guide to everything a student of early childhood needs to know. It covers a huge range of topics and includes both traditional and contemporary theories and ideas. The case studies and activities are great for prompting discussion and debate. It is going straight onto my reading lists for this year. * Angela Hodgkins, Senior Lecturer in the Department for Children and Families, University of Worcester, UK *This book brings new insights into complex issues such as the impact of migration, digital technology, childhood poverty, Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic on early childhood in a global context to support students, scholars and practitioners to develop critical awareness and reflections. Important reading! -- Fengling Tang, Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Studies, University of Roehampton, UKTable of ContentsList of Illustrations About the Author Introduction Part I: Understanding Early Childhood Studies Chapter 1: What is Early Childhood Studies? Chapter 2: Early Childhood in a Global Context Chapter 3: Some Theories of Child Development Part II: Understanding Child Development: Supporting the Unique Child Chapter 4: Physical Development: The Interplay of Body and Brain Chapter 5: Cognitive Development Chapter 6: Socialisation, Language and Play Chapter 7: Emotional and Moral Development Part III: In the Best Interests of the Child: Shaping Children’s Live Chapter 8: Children and Families in Context Chapter 9: Representations of Childhood Chapter 10: Early Education Part IV: Children in Society: Every Child Matters Chapter 11: Early Childhood Social Policy Chapter 12: Diversity and Inclusion Chapter 13: Health and Wellbeing Part V: The Children’s Workforce: Professional Practice Chapter 14: Professional Practice for Early Childhood Chapter 15: Taking the Lead in Early Years Professional Practice Part VI: Research in Early Childhood: Seeing Children Differently Chapter 16: Understanding Young Children Through Observation and Assessment Chapter 17: Doing Early Childhood Research PART VII: Current Trends: Sustaining Early Childhood Provision Chapter 18: Fostering Creativity Chapter 19: A Sustainable Future References Index

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Book SynopsisFriso Wielenga's detailed history of the Netherlands traces its political development from independence to today, incorporating significant explorations of culture, economics, international relations, colonisation and decolonisation in the process. It provides a thorough and well-balanced overview of the key moments in and vital aspects of Dutch history since 1500. Challenging incorrect assumptions concerning political consensus and religious toleration in the country, A History of the Netherlands offers a masterful analysis of domestic politics and the nation's international involvements. This new edition includes: * Enhanced and expanded examinations of 21st century developments to the present * Greater coverage of the Dutch role in the slave trade, the Atlantic trade and the Glorious Revolution* More material on multiculturalism and integration politics and the World War Two deportation and extermination of the Dutch Jewry * Historiographical upTrade ReviewFriso Wielenga is a born bridge builder between the Netherlands and the rest of the world. If you want to get to know us and our history quickly and thoroughly: read this book. Clear, clever, concise and thorough, a must for everyone who has to deal with my small, strange, eternally searching country * Geert Mak, journalist and award-winning author of many books including In Europe: Travels through the Twentieth Century (2004) *Table of ContentsList of Maps and Illustrations List of Figures List of Abbreviations Preface 1. Introduction 2. Opposition and Revolt: The Creation and Consolidation of the United Provinces of the Netherlands, or the Dutch Republic (1555–1609) 3. The Republic in the Golden Age 4. A Second-Rate Power: The Decline of the Republic 5. From Restoration to the Liberal Era (1813–1917) 6. Pillarization, Stability, Crisis and War (1918-1945) 7. Political and Economic Reconstruction, New Social Movements, Polarization and the Way to the ‘Polder Model’ (1945-2002) 8. Epilogue 9. Afterword Notes Timeline Bibliography Index of Names General Index

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Book SynopsisAfter training and studying for years, you've earned a degree: now what? How to get a job and have a career as an actor is the number one question facing emerging artists and one which this book answers for you.While performing arts schools do a great job of teaching how to act, most don't teach you how to launch and sustain a career. This book addresses this fundamental aspect of your creative journey, delivering a precise formula to help you organize the next chapter of your life. It helps you to find work and proactively build a career by providing the tools you'll need to connect with working professionals within the industry.If acting is your business, you must run it as a business. Positioning you as CEO of your own company, this book uses a boardroom table as a visual model. At that table are 7 key positions, each representing an area of action and expertise that you must understand to build a successful career. With worksheets and tools, supplemented tTrade ReviewAspiring actors will benefit tremendously from the real-world practical advice provided by Wendy Kurtzman. As a well-respected casting director with a big picture understanding of both the actor’s creative process and the nuts and bolts of the entertainment industry, she offers a holistic approach to an acting career—supporting creative passion with day-to-day achievable goals. Wendy connects the dots between artistic dreams and pragmatic results with a plan that will no doubt empower actors and hopefully guide them to fulfilment and success. * David Rubin, Emmy and Artios Award-winning Casting Director, Former President of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences *Every actor who wants to work at their craft should take the time to read and practice the concepts contained in this book. It will help lead to a very successful and rewarding career. * Sharon Bialy, Artios Award-winning Casting Director, Bialy/Thomas Casting, Barry, The Handmaid’s Tale, Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul *Untold numbers of young people dream of becoming actors. Many invest good money in learning their craft. But few, if any, know how to navigate the industry once they complete their studies. Now they have a means to do so. Wendy Kurtzman’s book provides a guide to aspiring actors to take charge of their own careers rather than waiting for others to deem them worthy. * Harry Winer, Film and Television Director/Producer/Screenwriter, and Associate Professor, Kanbar Institute of Film & Television, New York University Tisch School of the Arts, USA *This book is easy to read, proactive and empowering. A must have for any artist looking to sustain a creative career. * Leslie Litt, Casting Director and Senior Casting Executive, Freevee, Amazon Studios, Friends, The Goldbergs *Acting is a business and you are the principal asset. Yes, you need to develop your craft, but that’s just the beginning. Networking is essential, but understanding the business of entertainment is even more important. You must know the player that can enhance your knowledge of the business, as well as influence the choices you make. Yes, it takes a village! This book will give you a clear picture of the steps you will need to take to have a vibrant and sustainable acting career. * Tim McNeal, Head of Creative Talent Development and Inclusion, Disney ABC Television Group *Table of ContentsList of Illustrations ‘Invictus’ by William Ernest Henley INTRODUCTION PART ONE: THE BOARDROOM Chapter 1. Meet the Boardroom Chapter 2. The CEO Chapter 3. The CFO Chapter 4. Head of Human Resources Chapter 5. Head of Marketing/Branding Chapter 6. Head of Business Development (Biz Dev) Chapter 7. Head of Representation Chapter 8. Head of Creative Development Chapter 9. Head of Outreach Chapter 10. Putting it All Together PART TWO: INDUSTRY INSIGHTS Chapter 11. Casting FAQ Chapter 12. Interviews: Let’s Get Down to Business Casting Professionals Michael Sanford CSA, CCDA Sanford Casting, A Closer Look at Commercial Casting Carol Dudley, CDG (Casting Director Guild of Great Britain and Ireland) Casting Director, Cannon, Dudley & Associates “The British Invasion” and What the Brits Know that we Don’t… Lisa Zambetti, Casting Director: The World of Motion Capture Casting Candido Cornejo Jr. Casting Director: Diversity in Casting and Learning the Language of a Casting Director Cassandra Han, Casting Director, Casting Perspective from Central Europe Nikki Barrett, Casting Director, Barrrett Casting Australia, Meet Nikki Barrett! Marci Liroff, Casting Director/Intimacy Coordinator, An Intimate Conversation About Intimacy on Set Writer/Producer Jonathan Prince, Writer/Producer/President PhilmCo Media, Importance of Creating Original Material Mindset and Study of Craft Ben Whitehair, Actor, Entrepreneur, Coach, Benwhitehair.com. I’m An Actor, Now What? Jordan Ancel, Writer, Director, Producer thrivingactor.com, Leveling Up Your Career Howard Fine, Acting Coach, Howard Fine Acting Studio, Criteria for the Professional Actor Further Reading Acknowledgements Index

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Book SynopsisA Cultural History of Peace presents an authoritative survey from ancient times to the present. The set of six volumes covers over 2500 years of history, charting the evolving nature and role of peace throughout history.This volume, A Cultural History of Peace in the Medieval Age explores peace from 800 to 1450. As with all the volumes in the illustrated Cultural History of Peace set, this volume presents essays on the meaning of peace, peace movements, maintaining peace, peace in relation to gender, religion and war and representations of peace.A Cultural History of Peace in the Medieval Age is the most authoritative and comprehensive survey available on peace in the medieval era.

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Book SynopsisWhat is social work? How is it carried out? What skills does it require?Despite its many challenges, social work remains a rewarding career that makes a difference. Understanding Social Work is a much-loved and highly acclaimed introduction to what is involved in the role, offering an excellent grounding in what the profession is all about.Neil Thompson provides a clear and helpful account of the knowledge, skills and values that underpin social work, makes clear what some of the main challenges of social work are and helps you rise to those challenges.Each engaging and succinct chapter supports the reader's learning and development with case studies, valuable advice from experienced practitioners, practical exercises and further reading suggestions.In this sixth edition, Thompson shares lessons from his expert witness work and offers renewed focus on the significance of loss and grief and the resurgence of interest in anti-racism in socTrade Review‘Thompson’s ever popular book returns with an update that both holds its original quality and ensures it is applicable for contemporary social work students. It remains a must read.’ -- Dr Paula Beesley, Senior Lecturer in Social Work * Leeds Beckett University, UK *‘This book makes following the why, what, when and how of social work very straightforward.’ -- Dr Paul McCafferty, Senior Lecturer * Ulster University, UK *‘A great source of knowledge for students, professionals and academics’ -- Dr Raluca Sarbu, Lecturer in Social Work * University of Worcester, UK *Table of Contents1. Making Sense of Social Work 2. The Legal and Policy Context 3. The Knowledge Base 4. The Skills Base 5. The Value Base 6. Achieving Good Practice 7. Facing the Challenge 8. Conclusion Guide to Further Learning Appendix: Internet Resources.

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Book SynopsisThe third edition of this popular, innovative and engaging textbook introduces students to the various methods of modern social science, explaining how these have emerged, their strengths and limitations for understanding the world in which we live, and how it is possible to combine methodological pluralism with intellectual rigour. Focussing on the debate between positivist and constructivist approaches, this new edition features contemporary research examples, expanded discussion of experimental methods, and a new emphasis on methods that have recently grown in popularity, such as process tracing and controlled randomized trials. This is the perfect textbook for students studying the philosophy of science in the context of political science or the social sciences more broadly, and it is essential reading for all those seeking to understand how different ways of knowing affect the methods we choose to study social phenomena. New to this Edition:- Contemporary research examples- A Trade ReviewNo book does a better job rendering accessible so much of the history and concepts of philosophy of science for the budding social scientist. * Craig Parsons, University of Oregon, USA *Ways of Knowing is probably the best introductory book on the market on social science philosophy and methodologies. The book has been a regular part of the curriculum for 300 political science and social science students per year for almost 10 years at the University of Copenhagen. This is because both teachers and students are very satisfied with it. * Peter Nedergaard, University of Copenhagen, Denmark *With an elegant set-up, imaginative use of examples from inside and outside of academia, and unrelenting commitment to methodological pluralism, the third edition of Ways of Knowing remains the leading political science textbook on methodology. * Liam Stanley, University of Sheffield, UK *The social sciences are a site of deep and divisive debate about the nature of reality and how it ought to be studied, between positivists and interpretivists, econometricians and qualitative researchers, experimentalists and observationalists. In this lucid and innovative book, Moses and Knutsen help readers make sense of a multiplicity of empirical approaches by explicating the philosophical tenets of, and research strategies that flow from, two broad methodological outlooks: naturalism and constructivism. Surveying the most prominent methods in the social sciences (experimental, statistical, comparative, and narrative-historical) the authors show how both naturalists and constructivists scholars employ each of these frameworks, but on differing logics and toward differing knowledge-producing ends. For students of sociology or political science, this text will serve as an invaluable map of the methodological terrain while making a timely case for building intellectual bridges between traditions. * Alan M. Jacobs, University of British Columbia, Canada *With their third edition of Ways of Knowing, Moses and Knutsen carefully revise and update a must-have for every scholar of social and political research. Strengthening the strengths of their excellent textbook, they provide a comprehensive and insightful discussion of two main strands of social science methodologies and methods: naturalism and constructivism. * Rolf Frankenberger, University of Tübingen, Germany *This is an extremely clear, straightforward and well-exemplified guide to social science. Any student struggling to grasp the idea of a social science should read chapters 2 to 6 of this excellent book, which covers experiments, statistical analysis, comparison, and historical/case study approaches. The third edition further updates and expands the diversity of techniques within each camp. * Adrian Blau, King's College London, UK *Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. The Naturalist Philosophy of Science 3. The Experimental Method 4. The Statistical Method 5. The Comparative Method 6. History, Interviews and Case Studies 7. Sowing Doubts about the Naturalist Methodology 8. A Constructivist Philosophy of Science 9. From Story Telling to Telling Histories 10. Comparing Contexts 11. Contextualizing Statistics 12. Interpretive Experiments 13. Conclusion.

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Book SynopsisStudents can find statistical analysis a challenging and complex task and, in order to master the techniques and complete their assignments and projects successfully, they need to have a sound understanding of IBM SPSS and its functions. Updated to be compatible with IBM SPSS 25, with handy screen-shots throughout, the seventh edition of this trusted and practical textbook will take students on a step-by-step journey towards carrying out a range of essential tasks with confidence: from performing an analysis to interpreting outputs and reporting the results. This book is an unbeatable, must-have guide to IBM SPSS that will allow undergraduate psychology students to master this powerful software tool. Accompanying online resources for this title can be found at bloomsburyonlineresources.com/spss-for-psychologists. These resources are designed to support teaching and learning when using this textbook and are available at no extra cost.Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. Data entry in SPSS 3. Exploring, cleaning and graphing data in SPSS 4. Data handling 5. Tests of difference for one-and two-sample designs 6. Tests of correlation and bivariate regression 7. Tests for nominal data 8. One-way analysis of variance 9. Factorial analysis of variance 10. Multiple regression 11. Analysis of covariance and multivariate analysis of variance 12. Discriminant analysis and logistic regression 13. Factor analysis and reliability and dimensionality of scales 14. Using syntax and other useful features of SPSS.

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction xvii Assessment Test xxvii Chapter 1 Developing a Privacy Program 1 Introduction to Privacy 3 What Is Privacy? 4 What Is Personal Information? 5 What Isn’t Personal Information? 5 Why Should We Care about Privacy? 8 Generally Accepted Privacy Principles 9 Management 10 Notice 11 Choice and Consent 11 Collection 12 Use, Retention, and Disposal 12 Access 13 Disclosure to Third Parties 14 Security for Privacy 14 Quality 15 Monitoring and Enforcement 16 Developing a Privacy Program 16 Crafting Vision, Strategy, Goals, and Objectives 17 Structuring the Privacy Team 20 Creating a Program Scope and Charter 22 Privacy Roles 25 Building Inventories 25 Conducting a Privacy Assessment 26 Implementing Privacy Controls 27 Ongoing Operation and Monitoring 27 Data Governance 28 Data Governance Approaches 28 Data Governance Roles 29 Access Requirements 29 Governing Information Processing 31 Managing the Privacy Budget 31 Organizational Budgeting 32 Expense Types 32 Budget Monitoring 33 Communicating about Privacy 34 Creating Awareness 34 Building a Communications Plan 35 Privacy Program Operational Life Cycle 36 Summary 36 Exam Essentials 37 Review Questions 38 Chapter 2 Privacy Program Framework 43 Develop the Privacy Program Framework 44 Examples of Privacy Frameworks 44 Develop Privacy Policies, Procedures, Standards, and Guidelines 51 Define Privacy Program Activities 52 Implement the Privacy Program Framework 57 Communicate the Framework 57 Aligning with Applicable Laws and Regulations 58 Develop Appropriate Metrics 78 Identify Intended Audience for Metrics 79 Define Privacy Metrics for Oversight and Governance per Audience 80 Summary 83 Exam Essentials 84 Review Questions 86 Chapter 3 Privacy Operational Life Cycle: Assess 91 Document Your Privacy Program Baseline 93 Education and Awareness 94 Monitoring and Responding to the Regulatory Environment 94 Assess Policy Compliance against Internal and External Requirements 94 Data, Systems, and Process Assessment 95 Risk Assessment Methods 96 Incident Management, Response, and Remediation 97 Perform Gap Analysis against an Accepted Standard or Law 97 Program Assurance 97 Processors and Third- Party Vendor Assessment 98 Evaluate Processors and Third- Party Vendors 99 Understand Sources of Information 99 Risk Assessment 100 Contractual Requirements and Ongoing Monitoring 102 Physical Assessments 102 Mergers, Acquisitions, and Divestitures 103 Privacy Assessments and Documentation 105 Privacy Threshold Analyses (PTAs) 105 Define a Process for Conducting Privacy Assessments 105 Summary 108 Exam Essentials 108 Review Questions 110 Chapter 4 Privacy Operational Life Cycle: Protect 115 Privacy and Cybersecurity 117 Cybersecurity Goals 117 Relationship between Privacy and Cybersecurity 118 Cybersecurity Controls 119 Security Control Categories 120 Security Control Types 120 Data Protection 121 Data Encryption 121 Data Loss Prevention 122 Data Minimization 123 Backups 124 Policy Framework 125 Cybersecurity Policies 126 Cybersecurity Standards 128 Cybersecurity Procedures 129 Cybersecurity Guidelines 130 Exceptions and Compensating Controls 131 Developing Policies 133 Identity and Access Management 133 Least Privilege 134 Identification, Authentication, and Authorization 134 Authentication Techniques 135 Provisioning and Deprovisioning 137 Account and Privilege Management 138 Privacy by Design 139 Privacy and the SDLC 140 System Development Phases 141 System Development Models 142 Integrating Privacy with Business Processes 146 Vulnerability Management 146 Vulnerability Scanning 147 Vulnerability Remediation 147 Data Policies 149 Data Sharing 149 Data Retention 149 Data Destruction 150 Summary 151 Exam Essentials 151 Review Questions 153 Chapter 5 Privacy Operational Life Cycle: Sustain 157 Monitor 158 Monitoring the Environment 159 Monitor Compliance with Privacy Policies 160 Monitor Regulatory Changes 160 Compliance Monitoring 161 Audit 162 Aligning with Audits 163 Audit Focus 164 Summary 167 Exam Essentials 168 Review Questions 170 Chapter 6 Privacy Operational Life Cycle: Respond 175 Data Subject Rights 176 Access 177 Managing Data Integrity 178 Right of Erasure 178 Right to Be Informed 180 Control over Use 180 Complaints 181 Handling Information Requests 181 Incident Response Planning 182 Stakeholder Identification 182 Building an Incident Oversight Team 183 Building the Incident Response Plan 184 Integrating the Plan with Other Functions 187 Incident Detection 187 Security and Privacy Incidents 187 Security Events and Incidents 188 Privacy Incidents 188 Reporting Privacy Incidents 189 Coordination and Information Sharing 190 Internal Communications 191 External Communications 191 Breach Notification 192 Incident Handling 192 Risk Assessment 193 Containment Activities 193 Remediation Measures 194 Ongoing Communications 195 Post- Incident Activity 196 Planning for Business Continuity 198 Project Scope and Planning 200 Business Impact Analysis 204 Continuity Planning 211 Plan Approval and Implementation 213 Summary 218 Exam Essentials 219 Review Questions 221 Appendix Answers to Review Questions 225 Chapter 1: Developing a Privacy Program 226 Chapter 2: Privacy Program Framework 228 Chapter 3: Privacy Operational Life Cycle: Assess 229 Chapter 4: Privacy Operational Life Cycle: Protect 231 Chapter 5: Privacy Operational Life Cycle: Sustain 233 Chapter 6: Privacy Operational Life Cycle: Respond 235 Index 239

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Book SynopsisAn important new book about a key, headline-grabbing event of the election. As allegations of anti-Semitism continue to rock the Labour Party, political journalist Ian Hernon traces the row since Corbyn became leader; the schisms and their causes; the death threats and social media nastiness. The final chapter completed after the general election.

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Book SynopsisHolidays with Hitler tells the story of how Germans spent their leisure time. It looks at consumerism, entertainment and travel in National Socialist Germany. Meticulously researched, this is a fascinating insight into everyday life under the Nazi regime.

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Book SynopsisLavishly illustrated throughout, this is a fascinating history of military concealment. Explaining the fascinating challenges of the new ways of warfare.Trade Review'With the artist’s eye, and the inventiveness and trickery of the illusionist, it is a branch of military craft which aims to achieve the feat of a magician – to make things disappear.' -- Shropshire Star

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Book SynopsisNew B-format paperback - This fascinating book explores the status of women in medieval England, both before and after the Norman Conquest.

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Book SynopsisNew paperback edition - How the invention of paper, a material prized by both scholars and kings, allowed information and ideas to shape humanity for 4000 years, from the Nile to the West. 'A wonderful, enlightening book.' (Alexander McCall Smith).Trade Review‘This fascinating and beautifully written book is an absolute eye opener… A wonderful, enlightening book.’ -- Alexander McCall Smith

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Book SynopsisNew paperback edition - As China becomes a pre-eminent world power again in the twenty-first century, this book uncovers Britain's long relationship with the country and its people.Trade Review‘The diligent reader is rewarded with many gems’ -- Literary Review

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Book SynopsisA searing and powerfully written exploration of rape culture and surviving sexual violence, written by Catriona Morton, host of award-winning BBC Sounds podcast, After.Trade ReviewHonest and unapologetic, Catriona Morton's book brings nuance and poignant personal insight to a topic which is more than just 'timely' -- sexual violence is a lived a reality for many of us in society, and has always been. In so doing, she offers a guiding hand for any victim or survivor out there who has felt lost, isolated, or misunderstood. A book that builds community and understanding. * Winnie M Li, author of Complicit *A luminous, empathetic, inclusive and urgent book. This book taught me so much about trauma and survival, about the world, and about myself. Catriona's voice is clear and lucid and it is a lifeline to survivors everywhere and those who love them. I am so grateful for this book and I will return to it again and again. Everyone should read it. * Lucia Osborne-Crowley, author of My Body Keeps Your Secrets *Through intimate, sensitive, and nuanced writing, Catriona Morton builds community with survivors across the world, and offers solidarity and illumination for those who may be stumbling through the darkness. Catriona's writing wraps the soul up in the warmest, most comforting of blankets, offers it a warm cup of tea, and listens without judgement and with a deep-rooted empathy that helps you feel incredibly seen. A truly beautiful book - one everyone should read. * Prishita Maheshwari-Aplin, the Politics Editor at BRICKS *One of the most important, impressive and compassionate books I've read on surviving sexual violence. The Way We Survive perfectly blends the personal with the political to create a series of raw, honest, moving and well-researched essays. This book helped me enormously in understanding my own CPTSD. I'm so glad I found it. * Katy Wix, author of Delicacy *Morton's own story is so inspiring - and provocative - and her honesty deeply uplifting. The conversations contained are generous, varied, exquisitely realised and profoundly nuanced. Morton provides a valuable resource to readers who carry forward difficult histories, and the result is beautiful. * Jessica Cornwell, author of The Serpent Papers and Birth Notes *

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Book SynopsisExplores the history of Europe and the earliest legends about magic and religion.

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Book SynopsisThe battle of Lepanto was the last major battle between fleets of oar-powered war ships. The largest naval battle since Mark Antony's Actium. It was the one major achievement of the short-lived Holy League of Catholic states. The author re-examines the battle's status as a truly decisive battle.

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Book SynopsisCovers all Cold War Soviet/WP, US, British, French and German main battle tanks.

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Book SynopsisFull history of the Waffen-SS from the early 1930s to 1945.

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Book SynopsisAfter pilot training, the author flew Lightnings in the Far East, Strikemasters with the Sultan of Oman's Air Force and Jaguars back with the RAF. Includes detailed descriptions of air combat practice in the Lightning against other supersonic fighter aircraft.

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Book SynopsisThe history of a Tank Destroyer Battalion with an excellent combat record and the place of segregated tank destroyer battalions within the armed forces.

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Book SynopsisThe author analyses the way in which both the British and German Intelligence services played a part in the Battle of Britain.

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Book SynopsisHistory of the Ship told through the accounts of those who served on her.

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Book SynopsisThe Zulu War and Rorkes Drift in particular are a highly popular subject area. The Defence of Rorkes Drift is one of the most celebrated British feats of arms. Contains fascinating new research material. Written by published Zulu War expert.

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Book SynopsisThis is Geoff's story of his captivity, release, and subsequent efforts in achieving his aim.

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Book SynopsisThe autobiography of an air defence fighter pilot who served in the RAF for a total of forty-four years.

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Book SynopsisIn Bader's Big Wing Controversy, Dilip Sarkar not only explores the full story of the people and events that led to the creation of the Big Wing' at Duxford, he also fully investigates the part that its men and machines played in the Battle of Britain story.

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Book SynopsisOn 20 April 1941, a group of distinguished Americans headed by the US Ambassador to the United Kingdom, John Winant, and which included Major General Henry 'Hap' Arnold, Chief of the US Army Air Corps, visited the de Havilland Aircraft Company's airfield at Hatfield, England. In this highly illustrated work, the author explores the full story of why the Americans wanted Mosquitoes, how they went about obtaining them, and their noted success and popularity with USAAF units.On 20 April 1941, a group of distinguished Americans headed by the US Ambassador to the United Kingdom, John Winant, and which included Major General Henry 'Hap' Arnold, Chief of the US Army Air Corps, visited the de Havilland Aircraft Company's airfield at Hatfield, England. AUTHOR: The son of an RAF pilot, Tony Fairbairn's childhood was spent on a variety of airfields around the world, which fired an early enthusiasm for aviation journalism and photography. While still at school in Singapore in the early 1960s he

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Book SynopsisOriginal work appeared in 1950 but now a rarity. This new edition reproduces the classic original with much new and significant material added, giving greater detail to the events and personalities

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Book SynopsisAn engaging and well researched history of the Consolidated B-24 Liberator during World War II.

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Book SynopsisThis book is a fascinating discussion of the development of the military equipment of the earliest organized armies.

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Book SynopsisThis book shows us how one man's pioneering commitment to aviation archaeology ultimately serves as a unique tribute to thousands of young souls both lost and found of the Battle of Britain and the Blitz.

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Book SynopsisA classic reference work in a new and affordable softcover format. More than 800 beautifully executed colour ship profiles. A unique and incomparable collection of camouflage schemes.

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Book SynopsisA volume of stunning shipyard plate photos, most previously unpublished. Devoted to the most popular ship type of the Great War. Top of the range production combined with affordable price.

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Book SynopsisTrue account of the rise and fall of the American genius Robert Oppenheimer, chosen by the U.S. military to head a team of scientists to develop the first atomic bomb. Timed with the release of Oppenheimer, directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jnr

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Book SynopsisExtraordinary stories of escape and survival, but also of the everyday lives of youngsters living some 80 years ago.

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Book SynopsisJack Seed's first hand account of the defence of Crete during the Balkan Campaign of 1941 is told here for the first time.

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Book SynopsisComprehensive account of Allied convoy operations and German attempts to disrupt. Written by a published expert of naval operations in WW2.

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Book SynopsisComprehensive account of the political and convoy operations to Northern Russia during WW2.

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Book SynopsisThe Second World War Italian campaign in over 300 wartime photographs.

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Book SynopsisThe official history of the RAF Regiment from its foundation in 1942 to the aftermath of hostilities.

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Book SynopsisIn-depth study of sieges and siege warfare during the Hundred Years War.

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Book SynopsisThe story of British naval flying from aircraft carriers, from its conception in WW1 to the present day.

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Book SynopsisIt is a tribute to the design of the aircraft was called into front-line action during Operation Desert Storm.

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Book SynopsisThis volume covers the many variations of Royal Navy wartime escort destroyers, both the purpose-built Hunt' class and the conversions from older fleet destroyers.

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Book SynopsisA previously unpublished official history of SOE's Czech section.

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