1795 results for 'Verne, Jules'

A New York Times Bestseller Exposes the Deep State and Offers a Roadmap for Reclaiming Democracy. Kash Patel, a former top official in the White House, the Department of Defense, the Intelligence...

We are in a time like no other. Seven highly disruptive new technologies are changing the rules of work and finance, leaving many struggling to adapt. This book explains the new rules and how you can...

This book tells the story of Sure Start, one of the flagship programmes of the last government. It explores how Sure Start was set up and the numerous changes it underwent, and how these changes have...

Bentham: A Fragment on Government by Jeremy Bentham, James Henderson Burns, and Herbert Lionel Adolphus Hart is a foundational text in the utilitarian tradition. First published as part of Bentham's...

The Government of the Roman Empire A Sourcebook by Barbara Levick is an in-depth exploration of how one city managed to govern a vast empire that spanned over 1,000 years.This comprehensive...

Exploring the role of humour in politics and protest, Can Jokes Bring Down Governments? examines how internet memes have become a key strategy for dissent.The rise of online pranksterism as a form of...

A shocking exposé reveals the potential for nuclear terrorism on U.S. soil, based on intelligence findings from the US, Israel, Pakistan, and the UK. Paul L. Williams argues that tactical nuclear...

The Kurds of Northern Syria: Governance, Diversity and Conflicts This book offers a nuanced assessment of the Kurdish autonomous experience in Syria, drawing on unprecedented access to...

The Government of Life: Foucault, Biopolitics, and Neoliberalism An international group of scholars examines Michel Foucault's ideas on biopower, biopolitics, and governmentality in this collection...

I. F. Stone was a journalist whose work carried an immediacy that remained relevant even decades after his time. His independence and skepticism earned him a reputation as a genuine voice in...

The Shield of Nationality: How Governments Affect Multinational Corporations Governments around the world have been known to breach contracts with foreign-owned firms, leading to significant...

Police Custody Governance, Legitimacy and Reform in the Criminal Justice Process by Layla Skinns offers a timely analysis of the police custody process. A mixed-method study of two custody areas...

Climate Crisis and the Democratic Prospect: A Search for Participatory Governance in Sustainable Communities The challenge of addressing climate crisis has sparked intense debate about the role of...

Destabilising Interventions in Somalia explores how foreign interventions have shaped conflicts and reconciliation processes in Somalia. A critical analysis of humanitarian intervention, regional...

Logjam: Deforestation and the Crisis of Global GovernanceThis influential study examines the impact of neoliberal global governance on forests, providing an in-depth overview of international forest...

The Elephant Has Two Sets of Teeth: Bhutanese Refugees and Humanitarian Governance by Alice Neikirk This ethnography sheds light on how the language of compassion in humanitarianism can be used to...

Interpretive Approaches to Global Climate Governance: deconstructing the GreenhouseThis book offers a novel perspective on international climate politics by combining a global governance approach...

Practical Wisdom: Thinking Differently about College and University Governance This book offers practical insights to help boards enhance their governing practices. Written by experienced consultants...

Israel's Mediterranean Gas Domestic Governance, Economic Impact, and Strategic Implications by Sujata Ashwarya provides a comprehensive analysis of Israel's natural gas discoveries in the Eastern...

The Virtues of Economy Governance, Power, and Piety in Late Medieval Rome by James A. Palmer A fresh perspective on fourteenth-century Rome challenges the traditional view of the city as a slumbering...

Urban Violence, Resilience and Security Governance Responses in the Global South by Michael R. Glass, Taylor B. Seybolt, and Phil Williams is a comprehensive analysis of the diverse nature of urban...

John Wesley is stirring up the people in London with his fiery preaching. One day, Robert Upton meets Wesley and his life is changed forever. As Robert and his father attend Wesley's meetings, they...

The Oxford Handbook of Governance provides an authoritative analysis of governance from a social science perspective. This comprehensive volume presents key concepts and knowledge in the study of...

Timothy Besley's Principled Agents? explores what makes good government and how to implement political accountability in practice. He examines the role of incentives in ensuring that politicians and...

The US Government's Secret Investigation into Mental Powers and Phenomena. For over forty years, the US government has researched extrasensory perception, using it in attempts to locate missing...

Effective project decision making is crucial for successful projects. Ineffective decision making can lead to delays and failure. This comprehensive guide helps readers establish a project governance...

NGO Diplomacy: Assessing the Impact of Nongovernmental Organizations in International Environmental Negotiations. This book presents an analytical framework for understanding the role of...

For decades, stories of alien abductions and UFO encounters have captivated millions. But what if these events have a darker origin? Nick Redfern, a leading UFO authority, has spent four years...

International Perspectives on the Governance of Higher Education offers a comprehensive analysis of how higher education systems have evolved in recent years. This authoritative volume brings...

A Refugee at Hanover Tavern: The Civil War Diary of Margaret Wight is a unique and poignant account of life during the American Civil War. In 1862, Margaret Copland Brown Wight and her family found...

Renewing Local Democracy? The Modernisation Agenda in British Local Government by Lawrence Pratchett explores the democratic renewal agenda in local government through existing research and recent...

The Virus and the Vaccine: A Dark Side of Medical History The development of the polio vaccine is a story of medical triumph, but also of a tragic incident that has been largely overlooked. Between...

Arend Lijphart's updated and expanded edition of Patterns of Democracy offers a comprehensive analysis of democratic institutions worldwide. Thirty-six democracies are examined over the period from...

Lab 257: A Secret World Exposed The island of Plum Island, located off the coast of New York City, is home to a secret government laboratory that has been shrouded in secrecy for decades. This book...

The Hollow Crown: Countervailing Trends in Core ExecutivesThis comparative study examines the constraints on political leadership in five parliamentary democracies, including Australia, Canada,...

The Forever Crisis offers a fresh perspective on global governance by introducing complex systems thinking. This book presents concepts, tools and ways of thinking about how systems change that can...

Unlocking the Potential of Diversity in Organisations: A Guide to Inclusive Culture Change. This book explores the nature of discrimination and exclusion in organisations, highlighting why inclusive...

Rebel Rulers: Insurgent Governance and Civilian Life During War by Zachariah Cherian Mampilly explores how rebel groups establish and maintain control over territories, often developing sophisticated...

The Tudor Revolution in Government by Elton provides a fresh perspective on the transformation of English government in the sixteenth century. This study explores the shift from medieval 'household'...

The War Between the State and the Family: How Government Divides and Impoverishes Patricia Morgan examines how tax and benefits policy has impacted family life in Britain, leading to widespread fraud...

Covid-19 and Governance Crisis Reveals explores the complex relationship between governance institutions and responses to Covid-19, shedding light on the impact on health outcomes across countries...

Ideal Government and the Mixed Constitution in the Middle Ages by James M. Blythe This history of political thought explores how the concept of mixed government evolved during the Middle Ages,...

Tangled Governance: Understanding the Institutions Behind the Euro Crisis By C. Randall Henning, published by Oxford University Press in 2017. This book examines the institutions that were deployed...

Beyond Standards: A New Vision for Curriculum Reform. The standards movement in education has been widely touted as a solution to improving teaching and learning, but Morgan Polikoff argues that it...

Taking the Measure of Autonomy: A Four-Dimensional Theory of Self-Governance by Suzy Killmister presents a radically different approach to the concept of autonomy. In this book, Killmister defends a...

The Challenge of Governance in South Sudan: Corruption, Peacebuilding, and Foreign InterventionThis book examines the factors that continue to haunt peace-building efforts in South Sudan, including...

The Judas Epidemic: Exposing the Betrayal of the Christian Faith in Church and Government Curtis A. Chamberlain's thought-provoking book, The Judas Epidemic, seeks to explain the significant changes...

Social participation in water governance and management has become increasingly relevant in many economies and societies. However, the connections between power regulation, social equity, and...

Strategic IT Governance 2.0: How CIOs Succeed at Digital InnovationThis book provides guidance on aligning IT projects with business goals, managing project management and leadership, and...

Blisteringly funny and refreshingly honest, John Crace's latest book offers a scathing critique of British politics in the post-Brexit era. With his characteristic wit and insight, Crace takes aim at...

The Flight of the Confederate Government from Richmond By James C. Clark In March 1865, Union troops closed in on Richmond, forcing the Confederate government to flee. As they attempted to escape,...

How Did Britain Come to This? A Century of Systemic Failures of Governance by Gwyn Bevan examines the failures in governance that have resulted in issues such as housing, privatisation, outsourcing,...

This book explores the complex structures that underpin global governance, focusing on the 'architectures' of earth system governance. Over 40 international relations scholars offer an authoritative...

Chaos and Governance in the Modern World System explores four key controversies that shape our understanding of global power dynamics.The book examines the geography of world power, the relationship...

Essential Legal English in Context introduces the US legal system and its terminology, making it an invaluable resource for international lawyers and students. This handbook focuses on vocabulary and...

The Governance of Privacy Policy Instruments in Global Perspective by Colin J. Bennett and Charles D. Raab offers a comprehensive analysis of privacy protection policy in contemporary advanced...

Vernacular Border Security: Citizens' Narratives of Europe's 'Migration Crisis' Since 2015, the dominant response to Europe's migration crisis has been to strengthen border security. However, this...

Global Think Tanks: Policy Networks and Governance provides a comprehensive overview of the global proliferation of think tanks. This revised edition explores the origins, development, and diversity...

Lies and Falsehoods: The Morrison Government and the New Culture of DeceitBy Bernard Keane, this book examines how politicians use deception to shape public discourse. It explores the consequences of...

Digital Contact Tracing for Pandemic Response: Ethics and Governance GuidanceNations are racing to develop effective contact-tracing strategies as they respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. To augment...

Governing Neighborhoods in Urban China examines the key mechanisms operating at the grassroots level in China that contribute to urban development and increased public support for the legitimacy and...

This book explores the role of international nongovernmental organizations in shaping global culture and institutions. Since 1875, the proliferation of INGOs has reflected and contributed to the...

Governing Gaza: Bureaucracy, Authority and the Work of Rule is a study of how government functions in a unique context. Despite its turbulent history, the Gaza Strip offers valuable insights into the...

Explore the scenic landscapes of the Cotswolds with this detailed map of Worcester, the Malverns, Evesham, and Tewkesbury. The Ordnance Survey Landranger series provides comprehensive coverage of...

Gaza Under Hamas: An Intimate Look at Islamist Governance After Hamas's victory in the 2006 elections, the world was eager to understand how this Islamist group would govern. In this insightful book,...

A Revolution in Favor of Government: Origins of the U.S. Constitution and the Making of the American State Max M. Edling explores how the Federalists built a government that could effectively defend...

A New History of the Church in Wales: Governance and Ministry, Theology and Society marks a significant milestone as it celebrates the centenary of the Church in Wales. This comprehensive study...

Margaret Thatcher's Secret War sheds new light on the secret, internal 'cold war' waged by her government against various groups and individuals. This campaign, fueled by paranoia on both sides of...

Mastering Council Meetings: A Practical Guide for Effective Discussion and Decision-Making. This guidebook is designed to help elected officials and local governments run smooth and fair meetings...

The Oxford Handbook of Corporate Governance provides a comprehensive analysis of corporate governance issues at multiple levels of analysis. It examines the effects of corporate governance on...

The Impostors: How Republicans Quit Governing and Seized American Politics by Steve Benen. In recent years, the Republican Party has undergone a striking transformation. What was once expected to be...

Digital Government Excellence: Lessons from Effective Digital Leaders by Siim Sikkut is a comprehensive guide to leading digital transformation in government. Through interviews with 20 remarkable...

Florence Nightingale's sister, Frances Parthenope Verney, was a lesser-known figure who played a significant role in her sister's work. While Florence gained international recognition for her nursing...

The British Film Institute: A Government-Supported Cultural Institution From humble beginnings in the 1930s, the British Film Institute (BFI) has grown into one of the UK's most influential cultural...

Critical Perspectives on the Crisis of Global Governance Reimagining the FutureThis collection of essays explores alternative forms of global governance in response to intensifying economic,...

Democracy Administered: How Public Administration Shapes Representative GovernmentThis book challenges traditional views on public administration and its relationship with democratic governance...

Ports, Crime and Security Governing and Policing Seaports in a Changing World by Anna Sergi, Alexandria Reid, Luca Storti, Marleen Easton The geopolitics of modern ports has become increasingly...

Africa and Global Health Governance: Domestic Politics and International Structures by Amy S. Patterson explores how domestic politics and global health governance interact in Africa. The book...

Understanding and Breaking Vicious Circles in Governance: A Comprehensive Analysis This book offers a unique perspective on how countries can transition from corruption to good governance. Alina...

A comprehensive guide to designing and building an effective data governance program, A Practitioner's Guide to Operationalizing Data Governance provides practical advice for overcoming common...

The Orderly Entrepreneur: Youth, Education, and Governance in Rwanda Catherine A. Honeyman and Catherine Honeyman explore how Rwanda's post-war government has pursued an independent path of...

Government and private sectors can work together to achieve public goals more effectively. Collaborative Governance explores how this partnership can be used to overcome seemingly insurmountable...

The Canadian Regime: An Introduction to Parliamentary Government in Canada (Seventh Edition) This introduction to Canadian politics provides a clear understanding of the country's unique government...

Remaking the Chinese Leviathan: Market Transition and the Politics of Governance in ChinaDali L. Yang examines the governance reforms in China, including administrative rationalization, divestiture...

Negotiating Cohesion, Inequality and Change: Uncomfortable Positions in Local Government This book explores how local government officers and politicians navigate complex issues such as diversity,...

Energy, Governance and Sustainability offers a unique perspective on transforming energy governance systems to support a fair, safe and sustainable society. This timely book brings together leading...

Between 1900 and 1950, many internationalist U.S. women referred to themselves as "citizens of the world." This phrase represented a demand to participate in shaping the global polity and an...

Residual Governance: How South Africa Foretells Planetary Futures by Gabrielle Hecht Gabrielle Hecht explores the complex relationships between mining, community, and the environment in South Africa,...

Climate change and other "long problems" that span generations pose significant challenges to policymakers. The effects of past emissions continue to shape our climate today, while our actions will...

Understanding the Private-Public Divide: Markets, Governments and Time Horizons by Avner Offer Avner Offer offers a fresh perspective on the relationship between markets and governments. He argues...

This 1963 primer on money and government remains one of the most influential books on the topic, fifty years after its initial publication. Murray Rothbard's work has been widely studied by...

The Crisis of the Twelfth Century: Power, Lordship, and the Origins of European Government Thomas Bisson explores the circumstances that led to knights, emperors, nobles, and churchmen infusing...

English Houses 1300-1800: Vernacular Architecture, Social Life by Matthew Johnson This engaging book explores traditional English houses and the lives of ordinary people who once occupied them. From...

The Origins of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change: A Surprising Story. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is widely regarded as the world's leading authority on climate...

Foxconned: A Cautionary Tale of Economic Incentives Gone Wrong. In 2017, Wisconsin governor Scott Walker and President Trump hailed a $10 billion investment by Foxconn as a triumph for American...

The Hijra, c.1850-1900 is a groundbreaking history that sheds light on the colonial and postcolonial governance of gender and sexuality in India. From the 1850s, the British rulers of north India...

The Myth of American Inequality: How Government Biases Policy Debate A provocative challenge to prevailing consensus on income inequality in America. This book presents a compelling case that...

The World Economic Forum: A Multi-stakeholder Approach to Global GovernanceThis book explores the complexities and controversies surrounding the World Economic Forum, one of the most influential yet...

Environmental Governance explores how governance shapes our relationship with the environment and informs policy and practice. It examines the first principles of governance and provides a critical...

Patent Law and Women: Tackling Gender Bias in Knowledge Governance by Jessica C. Lai explores why patent law is gendered and how this affects knowledge governance. The author argues that the "women...