Why AI will not replace human strategic judgement in warIs AI about to automate war? Will autonomous drone swarms and killer robots controlled by AI dominate the battlespace and determine the winner? In AI, Automation, and War, Anthony King debunks this science fiction–tinged narrative of AI’s military potential, exploring instead the actual applications of AI by the armed forces over the last decade. He finds that AI is not going to replace human commande...

'Jaw-dropping' Daily Telegraph'A timely examination of how the distribution of power has shifted' GuardianWhere does power lie in Britain today? Is our system of government still fit for purpose? A revelatory guide from the esteemed expert in British government and politicsThe British system has been radically transformed in recent decades, far more than most of us realize. As acclaimed political sc...

In the wake of the troubled campaigns in Afghanistan and Iraq, military decision-making appears to be in crisis and generals have been subjected to intense and sustained public criticism. Taking these interventions as a starting point, Anthony King examines the transformation of military command in the twenty-first century. Focusing on the army division, King argues that a phenomenon of collective command is developing. In the twentieth century, generals typically directed and led operatio...

What if the cure to persistent coughs, chest congestion, and a weakened immune system has been sitting in your kitchen all along? Imagine finding relief not from expensive medications or temporary fixes but from a simple, natural remedy that has stood the test of time.This book unveils a powerful, science-backed, all-natural solution that works to clear your lungs, fight infections, and strengthen your body’s defenses without harmful side effects. Using a unique combination of ever...

War is urbanising. From Mosul to Mumbai, Aleppo to Marawi, the largest and most intense battles of the twenty-first century have taken place in densely populated urban areas. In the Ukraine War, Russian and Ukrainian troops have converged on urban areas, Kyiv, Mariupol, and Bakhmut, to fight brutal attritional sieges. Meanwhile the Battle of Gaza rages.Through a close analysis of recent urban conflicts and their historical antecedents, sociologist Anthony King explores the changing...

What if everything you thought you knew about motivation, success, and happiness was only half the story? What if the real force driving your ambitions, habits, and even your deepest cravings was something hidden inside your brain, something being manipulated every single day without you realizing it?Dopamine is the invisible engine behind your desires, your drive, and your satisfaction. It fuels your passions, shapes your habits, and determines whether you feel accomplished or end...

What if a single homemade drink could restore strength, boost mobility, and change lives? Imagine watching someone struggle with every step, burdened by pain and weakness only to witness a transformation so incredible that they begin running like a child once again. This isn’t just a story; it’s a revelation.This book uncovers the astonishing truth behind a natural remedy that has left people speechless. With just a handful of everyday ingredients rosemary, ginger, lemon, cinnamon,...

What If Everything You Thought You Knew About Alcohol Was a Lie?For decades, we’ve been sold a dream, one where alcohol is the key to relaxation, social connection, and celebration. But beneath the glossy advertisements and cultural norms lies a disturbing reality: alcohol is quietly hijacking your health, rewiring your brain, and accelerating the breakdown of your body.This book rips the mask off alcohol’s so-called "harmless" effects, revealing the shocking truth that Big...

Over the last three decades, our understanding of the city worldwide has been revolutionized by three innovative theoretical concepts – globalisation, postcolonialism and a radically contested notion of modernity. The idea and even the reality of the city has been extended out of the state and nation and re-positioned in the larger global world.In this book Anthony King brings together key essays written over this period, much of it dominated by debates about the world or global ci...

How To Become an Air Traffic Controller: The Insiders Guide is the ULTIMATE guide for anyone who is serious about becoming an Air Traffic Controller. It contains insider tips and advice on how to pass the ATC selection process, including advice on how to train as an Air Traffic Controller, how to pass the interview and also how to find a job as an Air Traffic Controller. This comprehensive guide includes: Introduction, The role of the Air Traffic Controller, More about being an Air Traffic...

Recent years have witnessed a surge in public awareness concerning the impact of world economic forces on cities. In this challenging book, the author argues that though the consciousness is new the phenomena themselves are not. For the past two centuries at least, world economic, political and cultural forces have been major factors shaping cities, patterns of urbanization and the physical and spatial forms of the built environment.Anthony King believes that the historical context...

As a result of new strategic threats, Europe's land forces are currently undergoing a historic transformation which may reflect wider processes of European integration. Europe's mass, mainly conscript armies are being replaced by smaller, more capable, professionalised militaries concentrated into new operational headquarters and rapid reaction brigades, able to plan, command, and execute global military interventions. At the same time, these headquarters and brigades are co-operating with...