Politics & government
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A history of the Netherlands
£24.99A history of the Netherlands
This work offers a modern, integrated outline of Dutch history, from the period in which the country took shape as a geographical, administrative and political entity, and undermines the presumption since the 16th century it has been characterised by political consensus and religious toleration. Domestic and foreign politics take pride of place, interwoven with the broad lines of economic and cultural developments, as Friso Wielenga uses the Netherlands’ geographical location and its international relations to better understand its sometimes tumultuous past and present.
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A Ladybird Book About Donald Trump
£9.99A Ladybird Book About Donald Trump
This is a charming introduction to the President of the United States, the important jobs he has to do, and the friends he’s made all over the world. This delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them. The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with pictures all enable grown-ups to think they have taught themselves to cope.
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Africonomics
£25.00Africonomics
‘A historically insightful read’Financial Times
‘A wry, rollicking, and provocative history’ Michael Taylor, author of The Interest
‘A thought-provoking analysis of Africa’s relationship with economic imperialism’ Astrid Madimba and Chinny Ukata, authors of It’s A Continent
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All that it ever meant
£8.99All that it ever meant
When Mati and her two siblings travel from London to Zimbabwe with their father, they are forced to confront the knotty family dynamics caused by the loss of their mother. Along for the trip is Meticais, a fabulously attired gender-neutral spirit – or ghost? Or imaginary friend? – who only Mati can see and talk to. Guided by Meticais’s enigmatic advice and wisdom, Mati must come to terms with her grief and with the difficulty of a life lived between two cultures, while her family learn to forge their way in a world without their monumental mother. This is distinctive, stylish, powerful writing by a vital new voice.
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Among the trolls
£18.99Among the trolls
Have you heard that Bill Gates is running a secret genocidal plot? That the war in Ukraine isn’t real? Or that people are paid to act out some of the worst attacks imaginable? In ‘Among the Trolls’, BBC reporter Marianna Spring meets the most committed conspiracy theorists – and their victims. Far from a few lone wolves, she uncovers a staggering network of true believers, trolls and conspiracy influencers engaged in an international information war. She takes on the social media companies and their algorithms, exposing the harm they can cause from witnessing it up close.
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An uneasy inheritance
£10.99An uneasy inheritance
While for generations Polly Toynbee’s ancestors have been committed left-wing rabble-rousers railing against injustice, they could never claim to be working class, settling instead for the prosperous life of academia or journalism enjoyed by their own forebears. So where does that leave their ideals of class equality? Through a colourful, entertaining examination of her own family – which in addition to her writer father Philip and her historian grandfather Arnold contains everyone from the Glenconners to Jessica Mitford to Bertrand Russell, and features ancestral home Castle Howard as a backdrop – Toynbee explores the myth of mobility, the guilt of privilege, and asks for a truly honest conversation about class in Britain.
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Anywhere But Here
£20.00Anywhere But Here
From a brilliant investigative journalist – formerly a Home Office insider – comes a searing, nuanced, powerful exposé of Britain’s broken asylum system.
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Battle for the museum
£20.00Battle for the museum
Galleries around the world are at an ethical crossroads. Can they resist pernicious corporate and political influence?Â
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Blue murder
£12.99Blue murder
The explosive full story of the past dozen years of Tory rule, from coalition to self-destruction. Over the last decade, the British people have seen five different Conservative Prime Ministers, with five different missions and five messages to the nation. From the ashes of a financial crisis, to a break from the EU, to a global pandemic, governments – and ideologies – have changed, but Tory power has clung on. Merciless rebellion and the swift ousting of leaders have enabled this, and yet the same ruthlessness may ultimately bring about their downfall.
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Bringing down Goliath
£12.99Bringing down Goliath
All too often our legal system feels like it only works for people who already have power and privilege, who know how to use the courts to enforce their will and defend their interests. Jolyon Maugham QC founded ‘The Good Law Project’ with the belief that the law can also put power in the hands of ordinary people. It has brought a series of landmark cases against a dishonest and increasingly autocratic government. It is now the largest legal campaign group on the UK and has won some of the most important constitutional cases in recent memory. In this empowering book, Jolyon Maugham reveals what has driven his inspiration and purpose, and offers a bold new vision for how the law can work better for all of us in the fight against injustice.
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Capitalism
£8.99Capitalism
In this Very Short Introduction James Fulcher considers what capitalism is, the forms it can take around the world, and its history of crises and long-term development. In this new edition he discusses the fundamental impact of the global financial crises of 2007-8 and what it has meant for capitalism worldwide.
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Chokepoints
£25.00Chokepoints
The epic story of how America turned the world economy into a weapon, upending decades of globalization to take on a new authoritarian axis-Russia, China, and Iran.
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Code of conduct
£9.99Code of conduct
The extraordinary turmoil we have seen in British politics in the last few years has set records. We have had the fastest turnover of prime ministers in our history and more MPs suspended from the House than ever. No wonder people are asking whether ‘parliamentary standards’ is a contradiction in terms. As Chair of the Committees on Standards and Privileges, Chris Bryant has been in the thick of the battle over standards in parliament. Cronyism, nepotism, conflicts of interest, misconduct and lying: politicians are engaging in these activities more frequently and more publicly than ever before. ‘Code of Conduct’ looks at every angle of parliamentary conduct, charting the history of how we got here.
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Death in the blood
£12.99Death in the blood
Caroline Wheeler has been reporting on the contaminated blood scandal – the worst treatment disaster in the history of the NHS – for over two decades. She has been integral to the campaign for justice for the victims and their families, and played a pivotal role in persuading Prime Minister Theresa May to agree to the infected blood inquiry in 2019. ‘Death in the Blood’ is based on thousands of government documents, court and inquiry transcripts, plus interviews with prime ministers, cabinet ministers, Downing Street advisers, senior civil servants, doctors, and above all the victims and their families whose personal testimony forms the beating heart of this book.
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Democracy
£8.99Democracy
Democracy refers to both ideal and real forms of government. The concept of democracy means that those governed – the demos – have a say in government. But different conceptions of democracy have left many out. Here, Naomi Zack takes us through key conceptions of democracy, from ancient Athens to the modern world.
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Democracy
£7.99Democracy
2024 is an extraordinary year for democracy. Nearly half the world’s population live in countries that will hold a national election this year, and two billion people are expected to head to the polls. It’s inspiring, thrilling – yet democracy is also under threat. While some voters can anticipate real change, others face sham elections and leaders poised to overthrow the basic principles of open society. Here, ten women – politicians, philosophers, historians, writers, activists – reflect on democracy’s power to uplift our societies, its strengths and vulnerabilities, sharing a vision for free expression and a better future for the next generation of voters.
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