Race and Riots in Thatcher's Britain (Peplow Simon)(Paperback)

Race and Riots in Thatcher's Britain (Peplow Simon)(Paperback)

Through exploration of black British community activism in three geographical case studies, this book argues that the 1980-1 anti-police disturbances should be viewed as 'collective bargaining by riot'. Utilising many original sources, it charts dichotomous attitudes towards public inquiries and

Enforcing Order: An Ethnography of Urban Policing (Fassin Didier)(Paperback)

Most incidents of urban unrest in recent decades - including the riots in France, Britain and other Western countries - have followed lethal interactions between the youth and the police. Usually these take place in disadvantaged neighborhoods composed of working-class families of immigrant origin

Derelict Britain: Beauty in Decay (Sugden Simon)(Paperback)

In this collection of remarkable photographs, photographer Simon Sugden has captured the beauty in buildings in their second life of decay and dereliction. These buildings have become abandoned, no longer in use for their original purpose, but the echoes of their former life, whether as human

The British Census (Smith Simon)(Paperback)

A fascinating primer on how censuses have been taken in Britain over the last two centuries, and what they can tell us about the ways in which society has evolved. The 21 censuses that have been conducted in Britain since 1801, have provided an invaluable insight into Britain's social, political

Where to Watch Birds in Britain (Harrap Simon)(Paperback / softback)

The best birdwatching sites in Britain are covered in this guide. Included are detailed maps of the larger sites, plus general maps of the regions covered. Each site is considered in terms of 'Habitat', 'Access' and 'Birds', allowing birders of all levels to plan successful birding trips anywhere

Bikers' Britain: The Tours (Weir Simon)(Spiral)

Bikers' Britain--The Tours is all about the best touring routes in the UK, handpicked and written by the Deputy Editor of immensely popular RiDE magazine. The book includes more than 40 of the best touring routes for motorcyclists which have been pre-ridden by experts. It features advice on

Bordering Britain: Law, Race and Empire (El-Enany Nadine)(Paperback)

(B)ordering Britain argues that Britain is the spoils of empire, its immigration law is colonial violence and irregular immigration is anti-colonial resistance. In announcing itself as postcolonial through immigration and nationality laws passed in the 60s, 70s and 80s, Britain cut itself off

Sweetness In The Belly (Gibb Camilla)(Paperback / softback)

A richly imagined tale of one woman's search for love and belonging. In Thatcher's London, Lilly, a white Muslim nurse, struggles in a state of invisible

Living and Working in Britain: A Survival Handbook (Hampshire David)(Paperback)

Written in an entertaining style, Living and Working in Britain is designed to provide newcomers with the practical information necessary for a relatively trouble-free life. It contents include finding a job, permits & visas, health, accommodation, finance, insurance, education, shopping, post

Sex and Sexuality in Georgian Britain (Rendell Mike)(Paperback)

Peek beneath the bedsheets of eighteenth- and early nineteenth-century Britain in this affectionate, informative and fascinating look at sex and sexuality during the reigns of Georges I-IV. It examines the prevailing attitudes towards male and female sexual behavior, and the ways in which these

Vikings in Britain and Ireland (Carroll Jayne)(Paperback / softback)

Religion in Britain: A Persistent Paradox (Davie Grace)(Paperback)

Religion in Britain evaluates and sheds light on the religious situation in twenty-first century Britain; it explores the country's increasing secularity alongside religion's growing presence in public debate, and the impact of this paradox on Britain's society. Describes and explains the

The Penguin Guide to Literature in English: Britain and Ireland (Carter Ronald)(Paperback)

The Penguin Guide to Literature in English: Britain and Ireland provides an illustrated introduction to the work of the most important writers and their historical background from the year 600 to the end of the 20th century. It covers the works of novelists, dramatists, and poets from Chaucer to

Murder and Mayhem: Crime in Twentieth-Century Britain (Nash David)(Paperback)

This introductory book offers a coherent history of twentieth century crime and the law in Britain, with chapters on topics ranging from homicide to racial hate crime, from incest to anarchism, from gangs to the death penalty. Pulling together a wide range of literature, David Nash and Anne-Marie

Sex and Sexuality in Stuart Britain (Zuvich Andrea)(Paperback)

Peek beneath the bed sheets of Stuart Britain in this frank, informative, and captivating look at the sexual lives of the peoples of the British Isles between 1603 and 1714. Popular Stuart historian Andrea Zuvich, 'The Seventeenth Century Lady', explores our ancestors' ingenious, surprising,

Crime and Society in Britain (Croall Hazel)(Paperback / softback)

An accessible, comprehensive introduction to the study of crime in Britain, helping you to understand and critically evaluate the key

Fire and Sword (Scarrow Simon)(Paperback)

FIRE AND SWORD is the unputdownable third novel in Simon Scarrow's bestselling Wellington and Napoleon Quartet. A must read for fans of Robert Harris. 1804. Napoleon Bonaparte is Emperor of France, his ultimate aim: to rule Europe. After defeat at the Battle of Trafalgar, he wins a glorious victory

Beyond Pro-Life and Pro-Choice: The Changing Politics of Abortion in Britain (Amery Fran)(Paperback)

Tracing the evolution of political and parliamentary discourses on abortion in Britain from the passage of the Abortion Act in the 1960s to the present day, this interdisciplinary book argues that to understand the changing pluralities of the abortion debate it is necessary to move beyond an

Staring at God - Britain in the Great War (Heffer Simon)(Paperback / softback)

Masterly.' - CHARLES VYVYAN, STANDPOINT'Fascinating stuff.' - SPECTATOR'Possibly the finest, most comprehensive analysis of the home front in the Great War ever produced.' - LITERARY REVIEW'Every bit as good as its two

Facts are Sacred (Rogers Simon)(Pevná vazba)

And how did the London riots spread so quickly?Facts are Sacred, the Guardian's award-winning datablog, publishes and analyses seemingly benign data - released under the auspices of transparency - to bring its readers astonishing revelations about the way we live

Face of Britain - The Stories Behind the Nation's Portraits (Schama Simon)(Paperback / softback)

Ants of Britain and Europe (Lebas Claude)(Paperback)

This photographic field guide covers every species of ant found in Britain and Europe. More than 400 species of ant can be found in the region and Ants of Britain and Europe covers them all, describing 150 species in detail. The accounts include information on field characteristics, confusion

Bowie Odyssey: 71 (Goddard Simon)(Paperback)

Britain, 1971. A land of hot pants, porn trials, angry bombs, and bitter protest. As Marc Bolan is crowned the kids' teenage saviour, the forgotten hope called David Bowie secretly gathers the arsenal for his own revolution in his bohemian retreat. New friends Lou Reed, Iggy Pop, and The Pretty

A King Among Ministers: Fifty Years in Parliament Recalled (King Tom)(Pevná vazba)

Tom King, a leading figure in Margaret Thatcher's Cabinet and a key player in 1980s British government, reflects on fifty years in Parliament Tom King's personal memoir recounts a fascinating life: at age nineteen, he found himself commanding a military company against Mau Mau terrorists in Kenya;