This is the ideal companion for those needing guidance when carrying out a research project in a management or a business-related subject. The text is succinct and concise, written with modular courses in mind for the reader to quickly gain an overall perspective of the fundamental areas and identif[...]

There are more than nine hundred stone circles in the British Isles alone and countless thousands of other prehistoric ruins scattered across Europe. These are the remains of past lives, civilisations and cultures, and many remain a source of mystery. We may never know the reason for the existence o[...]

In 1843 Brunel's ironship "Great Britain" was launched, becoming the forerunner of the great steel-hulled ships of today. Yet she was tiny compared with the transatlantic liners of the early 1900s as ship owners vied for a top spot in terms of speed, elegance, and size. Liners such as" Mauritania" a[...]

The little book of Glasgow

Catapulted to fame in only his eighth international, Geoff Hurst scored a hat trick against West Germany in the 1966 World Cup final. His final goal, 'They think it's all over ...It is now', has been played so many times that it has dominated his life ever since. This revealing and thoughtful autobi[...]

Understanding Bourdieu aims to explain Bourdieu's work in a lively and accessible style with extensive reference to popular culture. Bourdieu's work is central to contemporary social and cultural theory as well as research and teaching, however, understanding Bourdieu can be a challenge. This book u[...]

The Slow Food movement was established in Italy as a response to the dominance of fast food chains, supermarkets, and large-scale agribusiness. Defending "the universal right to pleasure," it promotes food production and consumption based on "good, clean, and fair" local products. In twenty years Sl[...]

Together, they can defeat even the most powerful super-villain - but can the Avengers govern the world? They are Earth's Mightiest Heroes, united in their vow to protect the planet from those enemies against whom no single super hero can stand alone...and this may be their greatest challenge! The ca[...]