Set in Belfast at the end of the 1980s, Crawl takes a light-hearted look at the lives and loves of a group of friends coming to terms with growing up in a society distorted by political and religious division.The action takes place, largely, over the course of one day - Christmas Eve - and follows the friends as they attempt to enjoy their traditional annual pub-crawl. As the day progresses, however, events unfold that will have long-lasting repercussions and force at least one of ...

Unearth the origins of Napa Valley's prosperity. Chinese laborers were once the backbone of Napa Valley. Throughout the late 1800s, they toiled in the grape fields, mines, hop farms, leather tanneries and laundries, and carved out neighborhoods in towns throughout the Valley. These contributions did little to deter discrimination and Anti-Chinese Leagues sprang up to harass and intimidate immigrants like Chan Wah Jack, who ran the successful Sang Lung store in Napa's Chinatown. In 1882, th...

Rise is the second novel in the Ballad of Beliefs trilogy and follows the lads from Crawl as they take a trip to the Mediterranean for a short break from their woes.Hannah, in the meantime, takes her first hesitant steps on a journey towards reality, while Rosie is in for the shock of her life.

Reflecting the numerous recent shocks and challenges to the global system and to the EU's place in that system, McCormick's European Union Politics cuts through the myths and misunderstandings about EU politics.It explains the origins of the EU, the way in which its key institutions work, and its impact on policies as diverse as the economy, education, climate change, and the defence of Europe from new threats.This new edition covers critical recent develop...

This is the must-have introduction to the European Union. A primer on the EU's history, institutions, and politics, this brief and engaging textbook reviews the challenges and opportunities faced by the EU, from the democratic deficit and the potential of future enlargement to the spread of nationalism, the threats posed by a belligerent Russia, and the international shockwaves caused by the second Trump administration. In a rapidly changing world, understanding the person...

Building on the strengths of the previous edition, this well-established textbook gives students a broad and inclusive overview of the important issues and events of our rapidly changing world. Delving into key debates and topics in global studies, ranging from migration and trade to the global climate emergency and health and disease, this new edition covers the latest developments in global issues, supporting students with an intriguing review of the world as it is today.With pop...

What are the markers of authoritarian and democratic states – and all those that fall somewhere in-between? How do principles, institutions and political processes differ from state to state? And what can we learn from political comparison on a global scale?Comparative Government and Politics offers a compelling and accessible introduction to the subject. This book will help you to understand the wide range of institutions and political cultures across the...

This book is intended for wide general and gift market; the legion of Trollope fans; students of English literature at all levels wanting to read Trollope in hardback.

- What role do humanitarian organizations play in crises such as those in Ukraine and the Middle East?- How does policing work at an international level?- Why has the US only ratified three of the seven major human rights treaties?- Who guides the international response to climate change, and is it working?This new textbook introduces readers to the nature, structure and purpose of international organizations (IOs). Taking a broad, issues-based approach, the bo...

The fallout from Brexit and Covid-19, ongoing political turmoil, economic decline and calls for a second Scottish independence referendum make for deeply uncertain times in contemporary Britain. What will the country look like in five years from now? Will it even exist in its present form?Introducing you to all aspects of British history, geography, society, politics, economy and culture, this book guides you through the country's enduring features and recent trends:-Growin...

"The great virtue of McCormick's memoirs is their blunt honesty. He writes with a persuasive directness about what happened to him and what he believes..."--Arts and LettersThe title of John McCormick's autobiographical book, may be taken both literally and symbolically. In a literal sense, going to sea was an early and powerful ambition, while seagoing is also a metaphor for the twists and turns in a rootless life, a long voyaging. This is not a conventio...