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The Political Origins of Inequality

Why a More Equal World Is Better for Us All

by Simon Reid-Henry ...

This far-reaching study examines how political policies and paradigms have deepened global inequality, and how to reframe the debate to address it.Inequality is the defining issue of our time—one in which the global 1% now owns half the world's wealth. In this magisterial study, Simon Reid-Henry rewrites the story of globalization as one about the management of inequality. Reaching back to the ... Read more

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This far-reaching study examines how political policies and paradigms have deepened global inequality, and how to reframe the debate to address it.Inequality is the defining issue of our time—one in which the global 1% now owns half the world's wealth. In this magisterial study, Simon Reid-Henry rewrites the story of globalization as one about the management of inequality. Reaching back to the
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Empire of Democracy

The Remaking of the West Since the Cold War

by Simon Reid-Henry ...

**The first panoramic history of the Western world from the 1970s to the present day—from the Cold War to the 2008 financial crisis and wars in the Middle East—Empire of Democracy is “**a superbly informed and riveting historical analysis of our contemporary era” (Charles S. Maier, Harvard University).Half a century ago, at the height of the Cold War and amidst a world economic crisis, the Western ... Read more

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**The first panoramic history of the Western world from the 1970s to the present day—from the Cold War to the 2008 financial crisis and wars in the Middle East—Empire of Democracy is “**a superbly informed and riveting historical analysis of our contemporary era” (Charles S. Maier, Harvard University).Half a century ago, at the height of the Cold War and amidst a world economic crisis, the Western
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Empire of Democracy

The Remaking of the West Since the Cold War, 1971–2017

by Simon Reid-Henry ...

Narrated by Elliot Fitzpatrick ...

Unabridged

34 hours 34 min

**The first panoramic history of the Western world from the 1970s to the present day—from the Cold War to the 2008 financial crisis and wars in the Middle East—Empire of Democracy is “**a superbly informed and riveting historical analysis of our contemporary era” (Charles S. Maier, Harvard University).Half a century ago, at the height of the Cold War and amidst a world economic crisis, the Western ... Read more

$39.99 USD

**The first panoramic history of the Western world from the 1970s to the present day—from the Cold War to the 2008 financial crisis and wars in the Middle East—Empire of Democracy is “**a superbly informed and riveting historical analysis of our contemporary era” (Charles S. Maier, Harvard University).Half a century ago, at the height of the Cold War and amidst a world economic crisis, the Western
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Social Justice and Neoliberalism

Global Perspectives

by Robert Rogerson, Peter North, Kathrin Horschelmann, Simon Reid-Henry, Colin Marx, Mark Boyle, Ergul Ergun, Elizabeth Olson, Vinny Pattinson ...

The continuing expansion of neoliberalism into ever more spaces and spheres of life has profound implications for social justice. Despite the number of policies designed to target 'social exclusion', people in many communities continue to be marginalized by economic restructuring.Social Justice and Neoliberalism explores the connections between neoliberalism, social justice and exclusion. The ... Read more

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The continuing expansion of neoliberalism into ever more spaces and spheres of life has profound implications for social justice. Despite the number of policies designed to target 'social exclusion', people in many communities continue to be marginalized by economic restructuring.Social Justice and Neoliberalism explores the connections between neoliberalism, social justice and exclusion. The
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One Health

The Theory and Practice of Integrated Health Approaches

by Angela Cassidy, David H M Cumming, Vanessa Racloz, Hung Nguyen-Viet, Vreni Jean-Richard, Rea Tschopp, Monique Lechenne, Simon Reid, Susan C Welburn, Solveig Danielsen, Mahamat Bechir, Karin Hediger, Bonnie Buntain, Bassirou Bonfoh, Andrea Meisser, Eric Boa, Martin Bunch, Professor Craig Stephen, Carol Rubin, Susan Cork ...

The One Health concept of combined veterinary and human health continues to gain momentum, but the supporting literature is sparse. In this book, the origins of the concept are examined and practical content on methodological tools, data gathering, monitoring techniques, study designs, and mathematical models is included. Zoonotic diseases, with discussions of diseases of wildlife, farm animals, ... Read more

$83.09 USD

The One Health concept of combined veterinary and human health continues to gain momentum, but the supporting literature is sparse. In this book, the origins of the concept are examined and practical content on methodological tools, data gathering, monitoring techniques, study designs, and mathematical models is included. Zoonotic diseases, with discussions of diseases of wildlife, farm animals,
... Read more
Best British Short Stories 2025

by David Bevan, Rose Biggin, Christopher Burns, Ian Critchley, Pippa Goldschmidt, Linden Hibbert, Hannah Hoare, Catrin Kean, Roger Luckhurst, Baret Magarian, Wyl Menmuir, Alison Moore, Okechukwu Nzelu, Simon Okotie, Imogen Reid, C. D. Rose, Iain Sinclair, Elizabeth Stott, Mark Valentine, Naomi Wood, Nicholas Royle ...

Series Book 15 - Best British Short Stories
The definitive showcase of the year's finest British short stories'Bravo to Salt's beacon of delight and intrigue – its annual collection of the UK's best short stories, from established and emerging voices.' —Duncan MinshullNow relaunched for a new era, Best British Short Stories returns with a bold new look and a renewed commitment to celebrating the art of the short story. As we enter our ... Read more

$11.29 USD

The definitive showcase of the year's finest British short stories'Bravo to Salt's beacon of delight and intrigue – its annual collection of the UK's best short stories, from established and emerging voices.' —Duncan MinshullNow relaunched for a new era, Best British Short Stories returns with a bold new look and a renewed commitment to celebrating the art of the short story. As we enter our
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The Art of the Impossible

How to start a political party (and why you probably shouldn't)

by Andrew Reid, Simon Carr ...

"A revelation" – Nigel Farage***Nothing like it had ever been done before. In January 2019, the Brexit Party was just a name. Over a matter of weeks, the party would be launched, stand candidates across seventy seats and become the largest single party in the European Parliament.Along the way, it fought Establishment quangos, the courts, Parliament, the Speaker and the government – hammering the ... Read more

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"A revelation" – Nigel Farage***Nothing like it had ever been done before. In January 2019, the Brexit Party was just a name. Over a matter of weeks, the party would be launched, stand candidates across seventy seats and become the largest single party in the European Parliament.Along the way, it fought Establishment quangos, the courts, Parliament, the Speaker and the government – hammering the
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Let's Talk About: Digital Publishing

Conversations from the Kobo Writing Life Podcast

by Pieter Swinkels, Simon Collinson, Wendy Reid, Ramesh Mantha, Kobo Writing Life ...

Series Audiobook 6 - The Kobo Writing Life Podcast Collection
Unabridged

3 hours 2 min

The best of the Kobo Writing Life Podcast, in one place!On KWL’s weekly podcast, the team interview experts in publishing to help independent authors grow their self publishing business. Over the years, KWL has interviewed many industry experts to discuss different aspects of the self-publishing platform.In this collection, the KWL team has curated a list of great interviews that shed light on the ... Read more

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The best of the Kobo Writing Life Podcast, in one place!On KWL’s weekly podcast, the team interview experts in publishing to help independent authors grow their self publishing business. Over the years, KWL has interviewed many industry experts to discuss different aspects of the self-publishing platform.In this collection, the KWL team has curated a list of great interviews that shed light on the
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Religious Identity and Renewal in the Twenty-first Century

Jewish, Christian and Muslim Explorations

Edited by Simone Sinn, Michael Reid Trice ...

Series Book 60 - LWF Documentation
Religions carry strong visions of renewal and thereby have the potential to trigger dynamics of change in all spheres of human life. Religions have contributed to societal transformation and processes of renewal spark intensive theological debates. The renewal of religious identity is informed by how religious communities interpret their traditions and past, present, and future challenges to ... Read more

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Religions carry strong visions of renewal and thereby have the potential to trigger dynamics of change in all spheres of human life. Religions have contributed to societal transformation and processes of renewal spark intensive theological debates. The renewal of religious identity is informed by how religious communities interpret their traditions and past, present, and future challenges to
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War Music

An Account of Homer’s Iliad

by Christopher Logue ...

Narrated by Simon Vance ...

Unabridged

5 hours 25 min

A remarkable hybrid of translation, adaptation, and inventionPicture the east Aegean sea by night,And on a beach aslant its shimmeringUpwards of 50,000 men**Asleep like spoons beside their lethal Fleet.“Your life at every instant up for― / Gone. / And, candidly, who gives a toss? / Your heart beats strong. Your spirit grips,” writes Christopher Logue in his original version of Homer’s Iliad, the ... Read more

$16.95 USD

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A remarkable hybrid of translation, adaptation, and inventionPicture the east Aegean sea by night,And on a beach aslant its shimmeringUpwards of 50,000 men**Asleep like spoons beside their lethal Fleet.“Your life at every instant up for― / Gone. / And, candidly, who gives a toss? / Your heart beats strong. Your spirit grips,” writes Christopher Logue in his original version of Homer’s Iliad, the
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The Rise and Fall of Alexandria

Birthplace of the Modern Mind

by Justin Pollard, Howard Reid ...

Narrated by Simon Vance ...

Unabridged

11 hours 31 min

Founded by Alexander the Great and built by self-styled Greek pharaohs, the city of Alexandria at its height dwarfed both Athens and Rome. It was the marvel of its age, legendary for its vast palaces, safe harbors, and magnificent lighthouse. But it was most famous for the astonishing intellectual efflorescence it fostered and the library it produced. If the European Renaissance was the "rebirth" ... Read more

$20.49 USD

Founded by Alexander the Great and built by self-styled Greek pharaohs, the city of Alexandria at its height dwarfed both Athens and Rome. It was the marvel of its age, legendary for its vast palaces, safe harbors, and magnificent lighthouse. But it was most famous for the astonishing intellectual efflorescence it fostered and the library it produced. If the European Renaissance was the "rebirth"
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When Shadows Fall

by Paul Reid ...

Narrated by Simon Vance ...

Unabridged

10 hours 55 min

International Book Awards Finalist in Historical FictionStill haunted by the British army’s treatment of soldiers during World War I, Lieutenant Adam Bowen returns to Dublin in 1919—and discovers a new war destroying his hometown. When his well-bred family ignores the violence between Irish revolutionaries and the British government, Adam turns his back on Britain and secretly aligns with the ... Read more

$14.99 USD

International Book Awards Finalist in Historical FictionStill haunted by the British army’s treatment of soldiers during World War I, Lieutenant Adam Bowen returns to Dublin in 1919—and discovers a new war destroying his hometown. When his well-bred family ignores the violence between Irish revolutionaries and the British government, Adam turns his back on Britain and secretly aligns with the
... Read more

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