A compendium of milestone stories and watershed events in popular culture, politics and news at home and abroad from 1968, including: Assassination of Martin Luther King; Bobby Kennedy shot and killed; The Beatles found Apple Records; Manchester United win the European Cup
There are an increasing number of organisations dedicated to supporting victims, campaigning for improvements in their situation. Based on the... Læs mere
This is a short, entertaining and illuminating introduction to the history and culture of coffee, from the humble origins of the bean in northeast Africa over a millennium ago, to what it is today, a global phenomenon that is enjoyed around the world.
Life in a Roman villa
The Victorians transformed the way Britain celebrated Christmas in the 19th century and we continue with their traditions today. The Victorians that really centred Christmas round... Læs mere
The 1066 Norman conquest of England, led by William, Duke of Normandy, was the single greatest political change England has ever seen. The Normans brought with them a new culture, which... Læs mere
An essential and up to date companion for trainee and current police officers examining the key and complex topic of policing mental health, vulnerability and risk.
This book is a first course in statistics for students of biology. Most of the examples have an ecological bias, but illustrate principles which have direct relevance for biologists doing laboratory work.
In contrast to Fukuyama’s (1992) argument that liberal democracy is the end of history, it is argued that liberalism contains two contradictions (socioeconomic inequality and the shortcoming in equal liberty inherent to state power) with the potential to propel history further.
An essential and up to date companion for trainee and current police officers examining the key and complex topic of policing mental health, vulnerability and risk.