Since the Holocaust, it has been almost impossible to hide large-scale crimes against humanity. In our communicative world, few modern catastrophes are concealed from the public eye. And yet, Ilan Pa
Jewish Women Prisoners of Ravensbruck offers insight into the identities of the women within Ravensbruck's walls, presenting original research from major archives in Germany, Israel and the USA. The a
This illuminating guide covers the most interesting and important aspects of Rawls' work in a stimulating manner, highlighting the foundations that underlie his conception of Justice, and explaining t
Adopting a highly readable style, Robert Wicks moves deftly through the minefield of controversy that surrounds Nietzsche, presenting the philosopher's doctrines within the context of his Christian up
Uzbekistan is a country of contradictions. Its president speaks of reform while in reality, democracy is illusory. Where legality meets torture and Islam meets a secular state, Uzbekistan is torn bet
"An important contribution. Ralley demonstrates an enviable depth and breadth of occult knowledge." Dave Green - Senior Lecturer in Sociology, University of the West of England, and Co-Director of The
From FeelGoodButtGone, the antidepressant-diet-pill popular among big-boned? housewives, to arch criminals masterminding the theft of Louisiana, Cassidy and Byrne serve up a ferociously funny compendi
"The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change predicts that the average global temperature will rise between 2 degrees and 6.4 degrees Celsius by the end of this century. These are conservative estim
"A Terrifying and deeply moving account of a man and a country still brutalized by the politics of fear." Clive Stafford Smith, Director of Reprieve and author of Bad Men: Guantanamo Bay and the secr
A hard-hitting and controversial examination of honor crimes that involve a 'punishment'-often death or disfigurement-carried out by a relative to restore the family's honor.
"Written by true experts. Informative yet so much fun to read!" Nassim Nicholas Taleb ? author of The Black Swan "Easy-to-digest and highly competent. If everyone were to read this book, the world wou
2009 marks the 90th anniversary of Save the Children, a charity that fights to uphold the human rights of children wherever they are threatened. Now promoted by the likes of Brad Pitt, George Clooney,
The marvellous, extraordinary and bizarre facts behind our great country are laid out in this captivating book, guaranteed to delight all Americans and everyone with an interest in the United States.
Organised thematically, and dealing with all the pivotal issues in the region, from oil and religion, to gender and conflict, this comprehensive primer is both easy-to-read and full of insight. Stuffe
Original and profound, this beautiful little book is the perfect Valentine’s Day alternative to those tired collections of cliched romantic verse. Regarding it as the raison d’etre of the universe,
Winston Churchill, Andy Warhol, Walt Disney, Tom Cruise, Agatha Christie, Pablo Picasso. All famous and successful in their chosen professions. All dyslexic.Includes chapters on the causes and symptom
Can you believe someone who says ?I’m telling the truth now’? Can a robot be human? What’s the best way to win a game of chicken? And how do you know you’re not dreaming right now? In this book of
The realization that the fundamental building blocks of our world consist of brains rather than nations, electrons, or even DNA, is ushering in a 'neurocentric' revolution that will change how we thin
"A Valuable guide to the underlying science, the possible impacts of change, and the political hazards now surrounding the debate", Sir Crispin Tickell - Director of the Policy Foresight Programme at
Chronicles the author's year-long experiment in self-sufficient living without the use of money, describing how he managed a cashless existence and offering tips for economical and environmentally fri
