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American Mother by Colum McCann 9781526663481
RRP: €23.80€17.27'An extraordinary story of grace, forgiveness and moral courage' Patrick Radden Keefe A 2024 HIGHLIGHT IN THE OBSERVER, GUARDIAN AND IRISH TIMES AN IMMEDIATE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER The English language has no specific word for the parent that has... -
Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present by Fareed Zakaria 9780241692417
RRP: €29.75€21.44The international best-selling author explores the revolutions, past and present, that define the chaotic, polarized and unstable age in which we live.Fareed Zakaria first warned of the threat of “illiberal democracy” two decades ago. Now comes Age of... -
Columbine Dave Cullen 9781787477094
RRP: €20.22€13.93**THE GROUNDBREAKING BESTSELLER AND CLASSIC**'Excellent . . . amazing how much still comes as a surprise' New York Times Book Review'Like Capote's In Cold Blood, this tour de force gets below the who and the what of a horrifying incident to lay bare the... -
Head North: A Rallying Cry for a More Equal Britain by Andy Burnham 9781398719736
RRP: €26.18€17.59Gordon Brown: 'A path-breaking book by two dynamic leaders working to transform the North of England, and whose ideas on the future deserve all our attention.'The Observer: 'Not since Tony Blair 30 years ago have politicians advocated for the north from... -
Conscripts of Modernity: The Tragedy of Colonial Enlightenment by David Scott
RRP: €26.17€23.19At this stalled and disillusioned juncture in postcolonial history-when many anticolonial utopias have withered into a morass of exhaustion, corruption, and authoritarianism-David Scott argues the need to reconceptualize the past in order to reimagine a... -
Globalization in Question Paul Hirst 9780745641522
RRP: €23.79€21.37'Globalization' is one of the key concepts of our time. It is used by both the right and the left as the cornerstone of their analysis of the international economy and polity. In both political and academic discussions, the assumption is commonly made... -
Citizenship in Britain: A History Derek Heater 9780748622269
RRP: €34.50€28.27An historical introduction to the varieties of citizenship in Britain, starting in the Middle Ages and bringing the story right up to the present day. Both the status and understanding of citizenship in practice and the theoretical and advisory writings... -
Imperial Island: A History of Empire in Modern Britain by Charlotte Lydia Riley 9781847926432
RRP: €29.75€19.98Imperial Island shows how empire and its ever-present aftermath have divided and defined Britain over the last seventy years.'Masterful ... you won't look at Britain in the same way ever again' OWEN JONESAfter the Second World War, Britain's overseas... -
Borderlines: A History of Europe, Told From the Edges by Lewis Baston 9781399723763
RRP: €29.75€19.97'Thrillingly unique, knowledgeable, perceptive and profound' IAN DUNT'Extraordinarily perceptive and original' ANTHONY SELDON'Refreshing and important' RAFAEL BEHR'A light-footed journey along the fault lines of history. Baston reveals a forgotten Europe... -
In Search of Enemies: A CIA Story by John Stockwell 9780393009262
RRP: €23.80€20.84In Search of Enemies is much more than the story of the only war to be found when the CIA sought to recoup its prestige after the Vietnam debacle. Though no American troops were committed to Angola, only "advisors," many millions were spent, many... -
Laughter in Ancient Rome: On Joking, Tickling, and Cracking Up by Mary Beard 9780520401495
RRP: €17.84€14.68"Superbly acute and unashamedly complex."-The Telegraph "Rich and provocative."-Times Literary Supplement "An engaging exploration."-The New Yorker"The phenomenal Ms. Beard has written another cracking book, one of her best."-The Independent What made... -
On Anarchism by Noam Chomsky
RRP: €10.70€7.91On Anarchism is an essential introduction to Noam Chomsky's political theory.On Anarchism sheds a much needed light on the foundations of Chomsky's thought, specifically his constant questioning of the legitimacy of entrenched power. The book gathers his... -
Putin's Prisoner: My Time as a Prisoner of War in Ukraine by Aiden Aslin 9780857505293
RRP: €23.80€17.27Aiden Aslin joined the Ukrainian marines in 2018, compelled to defend his adopted homeland from the growing threat of Russian invasion. In February 2022, as Russia mounted a full-scale offensive, Aiden and his unit were stationed at the frontline at... -
Ravenous: How to get ourselves and our planet into shape by Henry Dimbleby
RRP: €20.22€18.27THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER A Waterstones Best Book of 2023 'Brilliant - a must read' Tim Spector 'Ravenous is a revelation: a fast-paced, entertaining and often jaw-dropping guide to the modern food system, why it is putting us all in danger,... -
Freedom at Midnight by Larry Collins
RRP: €20.22€13.65The electrifying story of India's struggle for independence, told in this classic account (first published in 1975) by two fine journalists who conducted hundreds of interviews with nearly all the surviving participants - from Mountbatten to the... -
The Globalization Syndrome: Transformation and Resistance by James H. Mittelman
RRP: €49.98€39.63Here James Mittelman explains the systemic dynamics and myriad consequences of globalization, focusing on the interplay between globalizing market forces, in some instances guided by the state, and the needs of society. Mittelman finds that globalization... -
My Revision Notes: AQA A-level Politics: US and Comparative Politics: Second Edition Rowena Hammal 9781398355293
RRP: €14.88€14.30Key content coverage is combined with practical tips to create a revision guide that students can rely on to review, strengthen and test their knowledge.With My Revision Notes every student can:- Plan and manage a successful revision programme using the... -
Reframing Peace Mediation: Overcoming Negotiation Impasses in El Salvador Owen Frazer 9781032732084
RRP: €154.70€133.41This book explains how facilitative mediators, those without material leverage, contribute to progress in peace negotiations.While existing theories of mediation have offered suggestions about what a mediator should get parties to do to reach an... -
Red Famine: Stalin's War on Ukraine by Anne Applebaum
RRP: €17.84€12.42Winner of the Duff Cooper and Lionel Gelber prizesIn 1932-33, nearly four million Ukrainians died of starvation, having been deliberately deprived of food. It is one of the most devastating episodes in the history of the twentieth century. With... -
From Darkness To Light: Class, Consciousness, & Salvation In Revolutionary by Igal Halfin
€66.93In this interdisciplinary and controversial work, Igal Halfin takes an original and provocative stance on Marxist theory, and attempts to break down the divisions between history, philosophy, and literary theory.About the AuthorIgal Halfin is senior... -
China's Search for Security by Andrew J. Nathan 9780231140515
RRP: €29.75€23.31Despite its impressive size and population, economic vitality, and drive to upgrade its military, China remains a vulnerable nation surrounded by powerful rivals and potential foes. Understanding China's foreign policy means fully appreciating these... -
This Sovereign Isle: Britain In and Out of Europe by Robert Tombs
RRP: €13.08€8.72THE TOP TEN SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERGeography comes before history. Islands cannot have the same history as continental plains. The United Kingdom is a European country, but not the same kind of European country as Germany, Poland or Hungary. For most of... -
A Ladybird Book About Donald Trump by Jason Hazeley 9780241422724
RRP: €11.89€8.71As we prepare to wave the President out of the White House, commemorate the past four years with this charming introduction to his very important life and his many, many friends - the perfect stocking filler this Christmas._________'When Donald won the... -
Despised: Why the Modern Left Loathes the Working Class by Paul Embery 9781509539994
RRP: €19.03€13.20The typical contemporary Labour MP is almost certain to be a university-educated Europhile who is more comfortable in the leafy enclaves of north London than the party's historic heartlands. As a result, Labour has become radically out of step with the... -
Honourable Friends?: Parliament and the Fight for Change by Caroline Lucas 9781846275951
RRP: €15.46€10.47Caroline Lucas is an outsider, inside, fighting for parliamentary reform and for the interests of her constituents. She is a politician with a radical mission and a clear vision of how change can be achieved. From the NHS to corporate tax evasion, from... -
Wuhan: How the COVID-19 Outbreak in China Spiraled Out of Control by Dali L. Yang 9780197756263
RRP: €32.12€27.61The definitive account of the Chinese government's response to the initial Covid-19 outbreak in Wuhan. The Covid-19 pandemic, which began as an outbreak in Wuhan in late 2019, has claimed millions of lives and caused unprecedented disruptions. Despite... -
The Politics of English Nationhood by Michael Kenny 9780199608614
€55.35The Politics of English Nationhood supplies the first comprehensive overview of the evidence, research and major arguments relating to the revival of Englishness, exploring its varied, and often overlooked, political ramifications and dimensions. It... -
Terrorism: How to Respond by Richard English 9780199590032
RRP: €20.22€14.61The post-9/11 War on Terror has spectacularly failed and this book argues that we now need a radically new approach to dealing with international terrorism. Recent policies have ignored the lessons of the past.Terrorist : How to Respond seeks to remedy... -
Freedom by Sebastian Junger
RRP: €10.70€7.40A profound rumination on the concept of freedom from the bestselling author of The Perfect Storm 'Sebastian Junger bears witness to a hard-won and an uncertain new world, framed in vital and brilliant... -
The Social Contract by Jean-Jaques Rousseau 9781853267819
RRP: €5.94€4.30With an Introduction by Derek Matravers. In The Social Contract Rousseau (1712-1778) argues for the preservation of individual freedom in political society. An individual can only be free under the law, he says, by voluntarily embracing that law as his... -
Dementia Care Mapping: Experience and Insights into Practice by Dawn Brooker 9781874790754
€12.46Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781874790754Author Dawn BrookerFormat PaperbackPage Count 122Imprint Hawker Publications LtdPublisher Hawker Publications Ltd -
Laughter in the Dark by Vladimir Nabokov
RRP: €11.89€8.71Albinus - rich, married middle-aged and respectable - is an art critic and aspiring filmmaker who lusts after the coquettish young cinema usherette Margot. Gradually he seduces her and convinces himself he is irresistible to her, but Margot has other... -
The Catastrophist by Ronan Bennett 9780747260332
RRP: €11.89€8.33Sorry no description is available for this book at this time. -
Philip's RGS World Atlas: (10th Edition paperback) Philip's Maps 9781849075589
RRP: €20.22€15.12"An excellent world atlas. Very illuminating, good colours, clear texts...good glossary and, last but not least, up-to-date". Amazon customer review* The perfect world atlas for work, study or leisure* Great value for money* 96 pages of... -
Ancien Regime and the Revolution by Alexis de Tocqueville
RRP: €13.08€9.51The Ancien Regime and the Revolution is a comparison of revolutionary France and the despotic rule it toppled. Alexis de Tocqueville (1805-59) is an objective observer of both periods - providing a merciless critique of the ancien regime, with its... -
Churchill: The Power of Words by Winston Churchill
RRP: €17.84€13.22Winston Churchill understood and wielded the power of words throughout his six decades in the public eye. His wartime writings and speeches revealed both his vision for the future and his own personal feelings, fascinating generation after generation... -
The Holocaust: A New History by Laurence Rees
RRP: €17.84€13.03THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP 10 BESTSELLER AND THE FIRST AUTHORITATIVE ACCOUNT FOR 30 YEARS.'By far the clearest book ever written about the Holocaust, and also the best at explaining its origins and grotesque mentality, as well as its chaotic development'... -
The Rare Metals War: the dark side of clean energy and digital technologies by Guillaume Pitron
RRP: €11.89€8.00A celebrated international bestseller that exposes the ticking time-bomb underneath our new technological order. The resources race is on. Powering our digital lives and green technologies are some of the Earth's most precious metals - but they are... -
The New Silk Roads: The Present and Future of the World by Peter Frankopan 9781526608246
RRP: €15.46€10.19From the internationally bestselling author of The Silk Roads: everything you need to know about the present and future of the world 'Masterly mapping out of a new world order' Evening Standard 'Frankopan is a brilliant guide to terra incognita' The... -
The SS Brotherhood of the Bell: NASA's Nazis, JFK and MAJIC-12 by Joseph P. Farrell 9781931882613
RRP: €26.18€17.81Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781931882613Author Joseph P. FarrellFormat PaperbackPage Count 460Imprint Adventures Unlimited PressPublisher Adventures Unlimited PressWeight(grams) 1g