4390 results for 'Couzens, Dominic'

Islam has become a powerful force in modern politics. This phenomenon is rooted in the past, when traditional Muslim societies displayed remarkable stability and homogeneity despite great political...

Where Are the Women Architects? explores the underrepresentation of women in architecture, a profession that has traditionally been male-dominated. Despite increasing numbers of women enrolling in...

The Everything War: Amazon's Ruthless Quest to Own the World and Remake Corporate Power by Dana Mattioli is a hard-hitting analysis of Amazon's dominance. For over twenty years, the company was the...

The Coming of Neo-Feudalism: A Warning to the Global Middle Class by Joel Kotkin A new era of social hierarchy is emerging in the developed world, marked by increased concentration of wealth and...

What Should Legal Analysis Become? by Roberto Mangabeira UngerThis book brings together Unger's work in legal and social theory, arguing for the reconstruction of legal analysis as a discipline of...

Our understanding of retirement has failed to keep up with the rapid changes in our world. We're still following a model that pre-dates significant advances in health and aging research. In reality,...

The Remarkable Power of the Unremarkable By Eviatar Zerubavel Hardcover, 160 pages, published 2018. Our language choices often reflect and reinforce dominant cultural norms. Words like "openly gay"...

A 13th-century puzzle hidden deep within the Vatican Secret Archives sets off a chain of events that challenges history as we know it. Father Michael Dominic, a curious priest, teams up with...

A comprehensive history of Britain's maritime power and its impact on global dominance, Admirals explores the lives and battles of eleven remarkable admirals who shaped the country's most successful...

The rise of the West was a temporary exception to the predominant world order. Empires of the Weak challenges the conventional view that European superiority in war and technology led to their...

The London Problem: A Critical Examination of Britain's Capital City By Jack Brown Published by Haus Publishing in 2021 London is often viewed as a problem in the UK, with concerns about its...

The Grit Factor: Courage, Resilience, and Leadership in the Most Male-Dominated Organization in the World by Shannon Huffman PolsonThis book brings together the stories of elite female leaders who...

José Esteban Muñoz's Disidentifications explores how individuals outside the mainstream negotiate majority culture by transforming dominant works for their own purposes. This process, known as...

The British Empire's influence on world history cannot be ignored. Its expansion and eventual collapse had a profound impact on global events, shaping continents, nations, languages, technology, and...

Behind the scenes of one of the most successful partnerships in NFL history lies a story of transformation and triumph. Michael Holley takes readers inside the relationship between Bill Belichick and...

The Kansas City Chiefs' 2022 Championship Season: A Year of Dominance After years of striving for greatness, the Kansas City Chiefs finally achieved their ultimate goal in Super Bowl LVII. With...

This book examines the lives and contributions of five women who achieved Cabinet rank in a Labour Government: Margaret Bondfield, Ellen Wilkinson, Barbara Castle, Judith Hart and Shirley Williams...

The Opus Dictum by Gary McAvoy is a gripping thriller that delves into the dark underbelly of Vatican politics. In 1982, Italian financier Roberto Calvi was found dead under London's Blackfriars...

Designing Women: Gender and the Architectural Profession by Annmarie Adams and Peta Tancred explores the complex relationship between women in the architectural profession and their contributions to...

David Frankfurter explores the complex fate of classical Egyptian religion from its appearance in Egypt to when it became the dominant religion (roughly 100 to 600 C.E.). He argues that native piety...

Marxism and Intersectionality: Understanding Power Relations in Contemporary Capitalism Ashley J. Bohrer explores how to develop a robust contemporary theory of domination by considering all...

Dreamworlds of Race Empire and the Utopian Destiny of Anglo-America by Duncan Bell explores the intellectual history of racial domination, political utopianism, and world order in the late nineteenth...

Jane Tennison has just landed a job in the tough and unforgiving world of detective work. But despite her skills and determination, she faces a daunting challenge: proving herself to her...

India's dairy industry is marked by a complex and often contradictory relationship with cows. On one hand, the cow is revered as sacred in Hinduism, yet India remains a leading producer of beef,...

England On This Day revisits the most memorable moments from England's cricket team past, weaving in quirky anecdotes and legendary characters to create an annual diary. From the first Test match in...

Cosmos & Transcendence: A Radical Critique and Timeless Wisdom This book offers a profound critique of modern thought, challenging the dominant worldview that has shaped our understanding of reality...

Diversity and inclusion in the workplace are often misunderstood concepts. In "The Elephant and the Mouse", Laura A. Liswood explores how to create a truly diverse and equitable environment, going...

Woke has taken hold in the West, shaping politics, academia, media, business and language. At its core lies a reactionary and elitist ideology that divides people along racial lines and undermines...

The Asian 21st Century explores the challenges and dilemmas faced by the West and Asia in an increasingly interconnected world. Kishore Mahbubani examines four key areas: the end of Western...

Harnessing the Power at Your Fingertips: A Leader's Guide to B2B Marketing Communications by Dominic Walters. For businesses looking to grow and protect their reputation, marketing communications is...

Treating Autism Today: Lacanian PerspectivesA collection of international psychoanalytic practitioners critiques mainstream models of autism, examining the conceptual and ideological underpinnings of...

Goodbye, Eastern Europe is a sweeping narrative that chronicles a thousand years of strife, war, and bloodshed in a region that has been largely forgotten. From pre-Christianity to the fall of...

Queer Kinship: Race, Sex, Belonging, Form explores the complex and multifaceted nature of kinship in contemporary society. Contributors to this volume challenge dominant theories that ignore the...

The Perfect Pass: American Genius and the Reinvention of Football by S.C. Gwynne In 2017, award-winning historian S.C. Gwynne tells the remarkable story of how two unknown coaches revolutionized...

The story of Portugal's remarkable maritime empire is one of breathtaking ambition and ruthless determination. In just thirty years, a handful of visionary leaders attempted to seize control of the...

Mark Bowden's in-depth exploration of inner-city gang life delves into the world of Baltimore's deadliest gang leader, Montana Barronette, also known as "Baltimore's Number One Trigger Puller".The...

The Hacker and the State: Cyber Attacks and the New Normal of Geopolitics by Ben Buchanan explores the real geopolitical competition of the digital age. This book reveals little-known details of how...

When Faith Fails: A Pastor's Journey Through Doubt and into Deeper Faith Wrestling with doubt can be profoundly lonely, but Portland pastor Dominic Done offers a safe space to openly wrestle with...

European Medieval Tactics (1) The Fall and Rise of Cavalry 450-1260 by David Nicolle The history of European medieval cavalry is one of gradual evolution, from its decline after the fall of the...

Stephan has lived a life of control and stability as a Dominant for five years. After a tumultuous teenage past, he found solace in this lifestyle, which provided him with the security and direction...

John Holloway's latest work offers a powerful vision for revolutionary hope in a world dominated by capitalism. In this final part of his trilogy, he brings together anti-capitalism and...

Sex and Disability brings together essays from diverse perspectives to explore the complex relationships between sex, disability, and identity. This collection challenges dominant narratives by...

Box Hill is a transgressive and darkly affecting love story that begins on a fateful Sunday in 1975. A chance encounter on a biker hang-out sets off a chain of events that explores the complexities...

The Chip War: A Pulse-Pounding Account of the Decades-Long Battle for Control of the World's Most Critical Technology The world's most critical resource is no longer oil, but microchips. These tiny...

Luca Bellini's life was built on control. His upbringing had taught him to be in charge, but at what cost? Cheyenne McKenna, too, has learned to rely on herself, forged from a childhood without a...

Anna's life changed forever when she survived a violent attack and discovered she was a werewolf. Three years later, she'd learned to keep her head down and never trust dominant males. But Anna is an...

The End of Patriarchy: Radical Feminism for Men by Robert Jensen Robert Jensen's groundbreaking work challenges the very foundations of patriarchal society. At its core, patriarchy is a system that...

A scandalous London season offers Catherine Keating a chance at love and marriage, but the ton's glittering facade hides a world of cruelty. When she accidentally acquires a notorious rake as her...

Silent Cinema Before the Pictures Got Small by Lawrence Napper offers a fascinating introduction to the cinema of the 1920s, a period marked by the development of film aesthetics and the industrial...

Wilf the Mighty Worrier is King of the Jungle by Georgia Pritchett is a fantastically funny story about a young boy who worries about everything. His self-styled evil lunatic next-door-neighbour,...

Eddy Merckx: The Cannibal is a comprehensive biography that delves into the life and career of one of cycling's most dominant figures. For 14 years, Edouard Louis Joseph Merckx dominated the sport,...

The Battle for Europe: Blenheim 1704 In the summer of 1704, France's vast armies dominated Europe. However, two men would change the course of history by saving the continent from French military...

In the late twenty-first century, humanity has retreated to domes at the bottom of the sea, escaping devastating climate change. Here, powerful media conglomerates dominate and cyborg labor is...

The Art of War Guide to Business Leadership by Dominic Hale is a thought-provoking guide that helps you interpret Sun Tzu's timeless wisdom and apply it to your leadership role. This edition includes...

The Web of Empire explores how England transformed from a relatively weak position to a dominant global power between 1560 and 1660. Alison Games examines this pivotal period, when England challenged...

The Humanity of God by Karl Barth A collection of three essays that explore the development of Karl Barth's later theological work. In these essays, Barth reflects on his earlier revolt against...

The fate of the island hangs in the balance as three dark sisters rise to fight for power. Mirabella, Katharine, and Arsinoe must navigate treacherous alliances and broken bonds as the weight of...

Taylor Swift: Her Complete Story. A beautifully illustrated biography that explores the key to her phenomenal success. Since signing her first recording contract at just sixteen, Taylor Swift has...

Roma: An Epic Novel of Ancient Rome Steven Saylor's sweeping narrative brings to life the ancient city of Rome, from its humble beginnings as a trade route stop to its emergence as the dominant power...

Christianity's power and privilege have often led to its radical way being lost. Yet, within a few hundred years after Jesus' death and resurrection, Christianity emerged as the dominant religion of...

Dalit Studies challenges dominant narratives in Indian historiography by exploring the strategies used to marginalize Dalits and the ways they have shaped emancipatory politics. This collection...

Battle Royal: A Novel by Lucy Parker Lucy Parker pens a delicious new romantic comedy that is a battle of whisks and wits. Four years ago, Sylvie Fairchild charmed the world as a contestant on the...

Just Freedom: A Moral Compass for a Complex World by Philip Pettit offers a rigorous and thought-provoking exploration of one of our most cherished yet contentious ideas - freedom. In this work,...

The End of Capitalism (as We Knew It) A Feminist Critique of Political Economy by J. K. Gibson-GrahamThis groundbreaking work presents an alternative vision for economic transformation, challenging...

La Palma ruta de los volcanes by Editorial Alpina Explore the volcanic landscapes of La Palma, a Spanish island in the Atlantic Ocean. This map shows the island's unique geography, featuring the...

The 25th installment in the My Hero Academia series brings together two powerful villains in a battle for supremacy. Tomura and Re-Destro, leaders of their respective factions, will stop at nothing...

The Patriarchs: How Men Came to Rule by Angela SainiA groundbreaking exploration of gendered oppression and its complex history, challenging the assumption that male domination is natural to the...

Empires have been the dominant form of political organization for most of recorded history. This book explores the nature and characteristics of empires, examining their principles, relations between...

Retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer offers a provocative analysis of the textualist philosophy currently dominating the US Supreme Court, arguing for a more pragmatic approach to...

Jo Frost and Peter Lynas explore what it means to be human in today's world, engaging with dominant cultural stories such as secularism and expressive individualism. They demonstrate how these...

Discover the fundamental concepts of capitalism in 50 accessible essays. Jonathan Portes demystifies key institutions, theories and current-day impact of the world's dominant economic system.This...

Nanook, el monstruo de las nievesWhen the magical creatures of Avantia are under the control of Malvel, the Dark Wizard, a brave Buscafieras must journey to the North in search of Nanook, the Snow...

This book provides a comprehensive guide to AI and data literacy, empowering individuals to thrive in an AI-dominated world. By exploring the inner workings of AI, user intent, and the critical role...

Bella Castle has built a new life for herself in the country, working as an estate agent and loving her boyfriend Nevil. However, his recent preoccupation has left her questioning whether their...

Oceans of Grain: How American Wheat Remade the World by Scott Reynolds Nelson explores how grain built and toppled the world's largest empires. To understand the rise and fall of these empires, it is...

The BMW E34 - the Complete Story by James Taylor is a comprehensive guide to one of the most iconic cars of the 1980s. With over 180 photographs, this book takes you behind the scenes of the BMW E34...

The Assault on Liberty: What Went Wrong with Rights by Dominic Raab In recent years, the British government has launched an unprecedented assault on civil liberties, introducing new laws and policies...

The Allied Convoys to Northern Russia, 1941-1945: Politics, Strategy and Tactics This carefully researched work explores the strategic factors that dominated the Arctic convoy program during World...

Climate change solutions depend on low-carbon energy transitions in developing countries. This book examines how Brazil and South Africa are transitioning to wind and solar power, revealing how...

The humble trilobite has been transformed into a fascinating subject of study in this remarkable book. Richard Fortey's engaging account explores the history of these exotic, crustacean-like animals...

Capitalism, Alone: The Future of the System That Rules the World by Branko Milanovic is a provocative account of capitalism's rise to global dominance. Since the days of feudalism and communism, the...

Exploring alternative economic systems, this collection of essays challenges the dominant capitalist model and proposes individualist anarchism as a viable response to global inequality.The...

The Big Payback: A Record-Biz Portrait of Hip-Hop's Rise to Dominance From its humble beginnings in 1970s New York, hip-hop has evolved into a global phenomenon. This comprehensive history reveals...

The Sexual Politics of Empire: Postcolonial Homophobia in Haiti by Erin L. Durban In contemporary Haiti, two competing discourses dominate discussions of intervention and foreign influence. One...

Staying Alive: Women, Ecology, and DevelopmentVandana Shiva's powerful exploration of the interconnectedness of human survival and ecological destruction offers a compelling alternative to the...

Keladry of Mindelan faces an impossible challenge: to prove herself as a worthy knight in a male-dominated world. A one-year trial, designed to test her skills and character, stands between her and...

The Gadfly is set in 1840s Italy under Austrian dominance, a time of turmoil and revolution. Against this backdrop, Arthur Burton navigates his involvement with the Youth movement and confronts Padre...

Father Jonah Barlow's death remains shrouded in mystery. Was he pushed, or did he fall? The only thing certain is that his provocative manuscript, which promised to reveal ancient and recent...

Brynn Wilder's summer of solitude in Wharton is disrupted by the presence of her fellow boardinghouse lodgers. Alice, cared for by a married couple with a heartbreaking story, LuAnn, the eccentric...

The liberal West faces major threats in the wake of the dissolution of the Soviet empire in 1989. A new assessment of the West's colonial record is needed to understand these challenges. Nigel...

Formula 1: Car by Car 1980-89 is the third installment in Evro's decade-by-decade series covering the history of Formula 1. This book explores the sport's turbo era, which began with Renault, Ferrari...

Discover the remarkable story of Polish climbers who dominated high-altitude climbing in the Himalayas between 1980 and 1989.This book documents the lives and iconic climbs of these charismatic...

This picture book tells the remarkable stories of women who have made significant contributions to the field of paleontology. It explores their experiences and achievements, highlighting the...

Big Type explores the world of graphic design and identity work where typography takes centre stage. In a landscape dominated by digital noise, this book examines how designers can produce work that...

Riane Eisler explores how history has consistently linked sex and violence, and argues that we can break this link to move towards a politics of partnership rather than domination.This...

The Stained Glass & Chapels of Oxford by Dominic Price is a comprehensive guide to the stunning stained glass found in Oxford's colleges, chapels and churches.With detailed information and...

American Ronin explores a dystopian world where corporate power has replaced national governments, and highly trained operatives are used as tools for global domination. When one such operative...

The Science of James Bond: Spy-Fi Culture and the Future of World Domination The James Bond franchise is one of the most successful film series in history, with a shelf life spanning almost six...

Swansea Copper: A Global History explores the pivotal role that Swansea, Wales played in the global copper trade from the late 17th century to the 1890s. This period saw the emergence of the Welsh...

A true story of international intrigue and deception, "Pawns In The Game" reveals a shocking tale of global manipulation and control. The author exposes a decades-long game of cat and mouse between...