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Politics & Social Sciences

Collins, Philip

Social Sciences

'One of the best social commentators on Dickens...models of historical scholarship.'- Gertrude Himmelfarb, Distinguished Professor of History, City University of New York. This classic of Dickens criticism, now in its third edition, provides a fascinating insight into Dickens's thinking and writing on crime. Extraordinary in character, as well as literary skill, he displayed a shrewd insight into the criminal character, whilst demanding tough penalties for those who broke the law. At one stage attracted to a career as a metropolitan magistrate, Dickens turned instead to fiction and discovered there an outlet for his enduring fascination with the darker side of human nature. Thieves, cheats and murderers people the pages of his novels, few of which are without some serious crime. But the treatment of crime for Dickens was far more than an authorial device: it was a focal point for his deep concern with social problems and played a vital role in his attempt to understand these ills. Dickens and Crime continues to be one of the most significant and illuminating studies into Dickens's creative imagination, and its reappearance in print will be warmly welcomed by scholars and general readers alike.

Dickens and Crime

Literature & Fiction

British & Irish

PALGRAVE~MACMILLAN

Politics UK

Product Description 
This revised and updated tenth edition of the bestselling textbook Politics UK is an indispensable introduction to British politics. It provides a thorough and accessible overview of the institutions and processes of British government, an excellent grounding in British political history and an incisive introduction to the issues and challenges facing Britain today. 
This edition welcomes three brand new chapters - ‘Elites in the United Kingdom’, 'Gender and British politics' and 'UK Immigration policy in hostile environment' - alongside rigorously updated revised chapters. It delivers excellent coverage of contemporary events, with significant new material covering: the Johnson premiership and the national challenge of Covid-19, the end of the May premiership and the implementation of Brexit, the Labour Party’s transition from Corbyn to Starmer, infrastructure and innovation, 'fake news', populism and nationalism, the UK’s place in a post-Brexit world, climate change, social mobility and elite recruitment, devolution and regionalism, constitutional strain, the role of political advisers, abuse and incivility in politics and much more. 
Other features of the new edition include:\nA wide range of illustrative material, boxes and case studies providing illuminating examples alongside the analysis.\nA comprehensive ‘who’s who’ of politics in the form of Profile boxes featuring key political figures.\nAnd another thing . . . pieces containing short articles on salient and pressing topics, written by distinguished commentators including Sir John Curtice, Sir Simon Jenkins, Andrew Rawnsley, Baroness Julie Smith of Newnham, and Philip Collins.\nOnline interviews on the book’s website see notable figures from British political life discussing the pressing issues of today.\nWith chapters written by highly respected scholars in the field and contemporary articles on real-world politics from well-known political commentators, this textbook is an essential guide for all students of British politics. 
 Review 
"A truly comprehensive and authoritative guide on British politics written by some of the most astute commentators and political scientists on the subject. Up to date, well written, great for students starting out and useful for old hands wanting to check their facts."\nKeith Dowding, Australian National University, Australia 
"Politics UK provides a solid foundation on the key concepts and themes of British politics for undergraduate students at an American university. My students often begin their course with a cursory knowledge of British politics and thus I need a textbook that immerses them without overwhelming them― and Politics UK delivers exactly that. The material within each chapter of this edited volume provides the most substantial overview of British politics available while remaining accessible to students new to the subject. Of particular note are the inclusion of numerous charts, tables, figures and photographs that let my students 'see' British politics. In terms of comprehensive coverage, appropriate level of writing, helpful supplemental material and timely coverage of contemporary events, there is no better textbook on the market."\nNeal Glen Jesse, Bowling Green State University, USA\n"Politics UK provides a thorough introduction to the main topics in political science and guides the reader through these topics in a way that is critical, clear and approachable."\nNora Siklodi, University of Portsmouth, UK 
"It’s great to see the new edition of Politics UK. It is an excellent textbook and a super entry point to understanding more about British Politics. I love the way that the ‘and another thing’ sections bring stories that make the more academic material come alive. The updates are well addressed and it’s great to see the new material in the Representative process, updating the textbook with regards to contemporary concerns."\nJoanie Willet, University of Exeter, U

WILLIAMS, BEN

Dodds, Anneliese

Foster, Russell

Smith, Julie

GRANT, Wyn

Daddow, Oliver

Deacon, Russell

Denver, David

Galpin, Charlotte

Game, Chris

Hickson, Kevin

Jones, Hannah

Rye, Danny

Curtice, John

Rawnsley, Andrew

CLARKE, Michael

Jenkins, Simon

Politics & Government

Routledge

Be memorable. Whether you like it or loathe it, public speaking is something many of us have to do. Be it presentations to colleagues or speeches to a room full of near strangers, we all want to shine…or at least get through it with our dignity intact. Luckily Philip Collins, former Chief Speech Writer to Tony Blair, knows exactly what’s needed to give a storming speech. The secret, according to Philip, is content. Too many of us focus on how we’re presenting, and don’t spend enough time thinking about what we’re presenting. The secret to memorable, polished speeches is to think more about the material you’re sharing – to pay attention to detail and choose your works carefully. Speech writing is and art – and art we can all learn. When the content’s right, the confidence will follow. In The Art of Speeches and Presentations Philip Collins provides you with a concise set of tools, preparing you for any speaking occasion. Ranging from the ancient history of rhetoric to what makes Barack Obama such a good speaker, it’s packed with practical examples and tips to teach you the craft of speaking well and making people remember what to say. “Does Phil Collins know what he is talking about? Here’s the answer – he isn’t just good, he is the best. It’s as simple as that. I spent years writing speeches for major politicians and I now speak publicly myself all the time, and yet there is so much that I can pick up from him and anyone who re4ads this book will too.”―Daniel Finkelstein, Executive Editor, The Times and former speech writer to William Hague

The Art of Speeches and Presentations: The Secrets of Making People Remember What You Say

Business & Money

Business Development & Entrepreneurship

wiley

Jesus’ Toolbox is about: FAITH and the leap of it BELIEF and the profit from it TABLOID JOURNALISM and the truth of it ALCOHOL and the resort to it GREED and the surfeit of it ADULTERY and the thrill of it JUSTICE and the poetry of it TELEVANGELISM and the money in it THE SOUND OF MUSIC and the mystery of it THE DREAM and the sense of it PSYCHIATRY and the elixir of it TRUTH and the consequences of it HONESTY and the beauty of it COCA-COLA and the real thing of it RELIGION and the need for it DWARF THROWING and the use of it A SMALL, OBNOXIOUS DOG and the passing of it It is also about 280 pages.

Jesus' Toolbox

Humor & Satire

iUniverse

More than 150 exquisite photographs chronicle the ingenious, imaginative and sometimes eccentric characteristics of radios manufactured between the late 1920s--when the introduction of plastic gave birth to a revolution in design creativity--and the 1950s.

Radios: A Book of Postcards

Engineering & Transportation

Engineering

Pomegranate

Radios Redux: Listening in Style

First Edition, 1992, first printing, 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1, a like-new, unread, unworn,unopened, unmarked, slightly oversized hardcover, with an equally fine (except for a nick at the top front outer corner) unclipped ($29.95) dust jacket, from Chronicle Books. By Philip Collins. Photography by Sam Sargent. 119 pages including bibliography, reference and index. Approx. 10" X 8 3/4" X 1/2" ISBN 0-8118-0099-7. ** ALSO, please see our listing for this author's first book: Radios: The Golden Age. If you buy both books we will charge shipping for only one and refund any excess paid.

Arts & Photography

Photography & Video

Chronicle Books LLC.

Camels, Luckies, Pall Malls, Chesterfields - these cigarette brands were once as familiar as the movie stars and sports heroes (and future presidents) who endorsed them. In the decade following World War I, smoking bespoke sophistication, elegance, and glamour. It was a style statement as emphatic as clothes and cars. Accordingly, the smoker needed accessories that elevated this simple act to new status and importance. Manufacturers were only too happy to supply the necessary products and, with their advertisers, to create new needs. Now, in Smokerama, nostalgia buffs, collectors, and designers will find superb samples of these fashionable and sometimes humorous objects. The inventiveness is beguiling - engraved Zippo lighters, ashtrays emblazoned with tobacco company logos, trick cigarette lighters that send a spark arcing between the horns of a devil, and books of matches with their bland or bizarre messages - each played their part in the art of smoking. Accompanied by brief, informative captions, the intriguing pieces arrayed in this splendid photographic collection convey exactly the importance that smoking once had for millions of Americans and provide a visual documentation of America's former favorite pastime.

Smokerama: Classic Tobacco Accoutrements

Sargent, Sam

"I drink to make other people interesting"
-- George Jean Nathan
Not so long ago, men drank martinis, women drank daiquiris, and no one knew what wine spritzers were. Anyone nostalgic for the era of the classic cocktail will revel in this elegant sourcebook, featuring recipes for 100 drinks -- from slings and smashes to fizzes and fixes -- exquisitely photographed in a vintage cocktail glass against a black backdrop. An informative text includes the name of each libation, its recipe, instructions on mixing, and an identification of the glass, intermittently spiked with immortal quotes from famous imbibers. A delightful compilation of the most interesting and adventurous drinks ever invented, The Art of the Cocktail contains recipes for such heady concoctions as the Harvey Wallbanger, Moscow Mule, Singapore Sling, Pernod Frappe, and Knicker Bocker Special, along with such classics as the Martini and the Sidecar. A new look at an enduring tradition, The Art of the Cocktail evokes the elegance of a bygone era with a presentation that will delight and inform anyone who enjoys classic drinks and their preparation.

The Art of the Cocktail: 100 Classic Cocktail Recipes

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Beverages & Wine

Chronicle Books+

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