Conflict of Laws and Arbitral Discretion
Arbitration is the dispute resolution method of choice in international commerce, but it rests on a complex legal foundation. In many international commercial contracts, the parties will choose the law governing any future disputes. However, where...
Leaderless Europe
From its antecedents in the 1950s, successive forms of European integration were intended to be leaderless. They have succeeded only too well in demonstrating that much can be achieved without sustained leadership. The attachment to national sover...
City Limits
City Limits contributes to a growing body of work under the umbrella of 'cultural criminology', which attempts to bring an appreciation of cultural change to an understanding of crime in late modernity (Hayward and Young 2004). Hayward presents an...
Agile Leader
Ever feel like you and your team are stretched across multiple demands or that the goal posts change constantly? Never before have businesses felt so acutely this constant need to adapt, pivot and change tack. This book will teach you how you can ...
Constitutional Environmental Rights
Should the fundamental right to an adequate environment be provided in the constitution of any modern democratic state? Drawing on precedents from around the world, this book provides the first politically-focused analysis of this pivotal issue. H...
Cinema Studies
Now in its sixth edition, this essential guide for students provides accessible definitions of a comprehensive range of genres, movements, world cinemas, theories and production terms. This fully revised and updated book includes new topical entri...
French National Cinema
This revised and updated version of a successful and established text, French National Cinema offers a thorough and much-needed historical overview of French cinema at a time when it continues to grow in popularity with films such as Amelie and Be...
Guide for the Advanced Soul
Frustrated with her job as a secretary, Susan Hayward ached for spiritual direction. Through synchronicity and a belief that fate was driven by inner intention, she experimented by meditating on a vision of herself, then randomly selecting a passa...
Steak
'Every self-respecting religion needs its bible and now, thanks to Tim Hayward, steak has its own. Steak is a work of endearing nerdiness, detailed scholarship and profound appetite.' - Jay Rayner 'Learned and witty, this timely, brilliant book is...
Crisis of Representation in Europe
The 1994 European Elections focused public attention on the perception that representatives put integration above public interest. The contributors here critically assess the diagnosis of the ailment and the solutions that have been canvassed to r...
Making a Splash
Mermaids have been a feature of western cinema since its inception and the number of films, television series, and videos representing them has expanded exponentially since the 1980s. Making a Splash analyses texts produced within a variety of aud...
Consuming Pleasures
"To be continued..." Whether these words fall at the end of The Empire Strikes Back or a TV commercial flirtation between coffee-loving neighbors, true fans find them impossible to resist. Ever since the 1830s, when Charles Dickens's Pic...
Connected Leadership
Connected Leadership has been officially shortlisted in the 'Management Futures' category for the 2017 Management Book of the Year prize which has just been announced by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and the British Library. ¿ Co...
Cat of Yule Cottage
'Cosy and atmospheric, just right for those long winter evenings' Reader review ????? A magical tale of Christmas and cats, perfect for everyone who loves A Street Cat Named Bob and Alfie the Doorstep Cat. ? ? ? ? ? It's nearly Christmas, and Jess...
Intermediate Jazz Piano Soloing
The Next Step on Your Jazz Piano Soloing Journey Are you ready to elevate your jazz piano skills and bring more creativity to your solos? Intermediate Jazz Piano Soloing by Nathan Hayward is your essential guide to mastering the art of jazz improvisation. This book is designed for pianists who are ready to move beyond the basics and delve into a more nuanced world of jazz soloing. A Wealth of Techniques That Will Quickly Transform Your Playing From the foundational concepts of chromatic passing notes and phrases, to the sophisticated use of minor pentatonic modal substitutions, this book covers it all. You'll apply the techniques of jazz legends like Bud Powell by soloing with arpeggio extensions, and discover the modal soloing techniques of McCoy Tyner to bring new depth to your playing. You'll also master some powerful arpeggio substitutions that quickly add depth and variety to your playing. The Jazz Piano Soloing Skills You'll Learn Chromatic Passing Notes and Runs: Start with the
Are Your Ears Red?: A children's book about telling the truth, lying and creativity
A delightful children's book aimed at 3-7 year olds about telling the truth, lying and creativity. Billy is creative, smart and has a delightful sense of humour. He is curious and has a keen interest in learning new things. Billy and his best friend Ted love the adventures they have while exploring the world around them. Being adventurous sometimes leads them both into mischief and things can get a bit messy. Mum says she always knows when Billy is telling fibs because his ears turn red Are Your Ears Red? is about everyday life: telling the truth, problem solving, kindness, cooperation and working together to find solutions to the challenges we encounter. It is also about encouraging children to explore, be curious and revel in the creativity and excitement that lives within every small body. Who knows what new adventures Billy and Ted may discover
Sugar Detox for Beginners
Beat your sugar addiction for once and for all. Sugar is an addictive substance, just like caffeine, nicotine, or alcohol. Eating too much sugar can have serious, long-term consequences for your health and your appearance. 'Sugar Detox for Beginne...
Dress at the Court of King Henry VIII
This book focuses on the dress of one royal individual, Henry and his physique, portraiture, personal wardrobe, jewellery, regalia and ceremonial robes. It is the only other substantial record of the king's clothes in English archives on wardrobe ...
Luc Besson
Widely taught on Film Studies courses and in French Cultural Studies programmesLuc Besson is a popular and respected filmmaker who has achieved international fameA welcome addition to the French Film Directors series.
Rich Apparel
English dress in the second half of the sixteenth century has been studied in depth, yet remarkably little has been written on the earlier years, or indeed on male clothing for the whole century. The few studies that do cover these neglected areas...
England Football: The Biography
SHORTLISTED FOR FOOTBALL BOOK OF THE YEAR AT THE BRITISH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS LONGLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR PRIZE 'The greatest story in English sport told beautifully by one of its greatest writers'¿Gary Lineker 'A spellbi...
Cambridge IGCSE? Biology Workbook 3rd Edition
This series is endorsed by Cambridge International to support the full syllabus for examination from 2023.
Ecological Thought
This book offers a new introduction to the implications of ecology for social and political thought, arguing for green ideas to be taken seriously by mainstream social and political theorists.
Does My Butt Look Big in This
'I wish I had this book growing up' - Emma Lucy Knowles, author of The Power of Crystal Healing 'A must-read for all!" - Louise Boyce, mamastillgotit 'An honest, inspiring and helpful guide' - Nana Acheampong, styledbynana ******* Part manife...
Midwinter's Tail
'A wonderful tale of love, loss and community with folklore and magic. I adored it!' LIZ FENWICK A town in need. An extraordinary cat. A season for miracles... It's nearly Christmas and committed Londoner, Mina Kestle, is close to signing a deal t...
Irish Nationalism and European Integration
How has it been possible for Irish political leaders to actively promote two of the largest challenges to Irish nation-statehood: the concession of sovereignty to the European Union and the retraction of the constitutional claim over Northern Irel...
What Do We Know and What Should We Do About the Irish Border?
The Irish border is a manifestation of the relationship between Britain and Ireland. When that relationship has been tense, we have seen the worst effects at the Irish border in the form of violence, controls and barriers. When the relationship ha...
Independent Nation
Should Wales leave the UK? It's a conversation that has - unfairly - been all but disregarded by many, including some of the Welsh themselves, with all the focus on their Celtic cousins in Scotland. But independence movements are gaining momentum ...