This book examines the intellectual foundations and policy successes of the Biden administration’s foreign policy for the middle class, from an interdisciplinary perspective that combines geopolitics and political economy. It challenges the general narrative that the foreign policy for the middle class was simply a misnamed domestic reform agenda with no relevance for foreign policy. It does so by tracing the connections between domestic and foreign policy, and by examining the policy’s de...

The cult spoof show set in a fictional newsroomAn effervescent mix of satire and sketches, The Way It Is ran for seven series on BBC Radio 4 between 1998 and 2002. Performed by Sanjeev Bhaskar, Simon Evans, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Fiona Allen, Dave Lamb, Chris Pavlo, Laura Shavin and Phil Cornwell, it takes a long, hard look at the worlds of media and politics, parodying journalists, MPs and ce...

All three series of the BBC Radio 4 comedy about love, marriage and despair, initially broadcast on BBC Radio 4 as 'Start/Stop'.Barney and Cathy. Evan and Fiona. David and Alice. Three couples who have beaten the odds and stayed married – but is that simply because they haven’t got around to divorcing yet? They’ve certainly got enough problems to deal with – Barney and his other half have been together for ages (and it shows), Evan finds that sparks are constantly ...

All three series of the BBC Radio 4 sitcom, plus the hour-long special Locked In*‘*Bold, beautiful, daring radio’ The TelegraphVent charts coma patient Ben’s journey from the depths of unconsciousness, where he travels through the distinctly odd landscape of his own mind, to recovery and his attempts to readjust to the real world.In Series 1 and 2, as his mum and wife Mary sit round his bedside an...

Ho ho... oh hell!Is that sleigh bells ringing in your ears or a few rounds from an M60?You wanted the jolly fat man to bring Yuletide joy, but the season has gifted you with a heart breaker and a life taker — Badass Santa.Grab your eggnog and camouflage candy canes, strap on your bulletproof holiday stockings, and prepare for thrills and kills.From blood-stained rebellion at the north pole to a black ops raid on a distant planet, these eighteen action-packed...

This ground-breaking book explores the theoretical, clinical and training application of integrating mindfulness with all of the arts therapies, and includes cutting-edge contributions from neuroscience. Written by pioneers and leaders in the arts therapies and psychology fields, the book includes 6 sections that examine mindfulness and the arts therapies from different perspectives: 1) the history and roots of mindfulness in relation to spirituality, psychotherapy and the arts therapies; ...

The History Plays is a series of five two-hander plays by Vent author Nigel Smith, which are imagined conversations at key moments in recent history, moments that have permanently changed the British psyche.Starting with Mick Jagger's conviction for drug possession; through the fragmented morality of John Stonehouse; the Indian summer of patriotism over the Falklands; the death of Diana; and the end of the Blair years. The History Plays are a satirical an...

Archipelago is one of the most important and influential literary magazines of the lasttwenty years. Running to twelve editions, it was edited by Andrew McNeillie, with theassistance later of James McDonald Lockhart, and began as an attempt to reimagine therelationships between the islands of Ireland and Britain. Archipelago has brought togetherestablished and emerging artists in creative conversations that have transformed the studyof islands, coasts and...

The remarkable story of Professor Fiona Wood AM, world-leading burns specialist and one of Australia's most innovative and respected surgeons, whose groundbreaking research and technology development has changed the lives of burns patients.When three bombs tore out the heart of Bali and destroyed so many Australian lives in 2002, burns surgeon Professor Fiona Wood and her team were there to help. A pioneer in the field of burns and reconstructive surgery, Fiona mad...

Dive into the chilling world of 'TRICK OR TREAT Boxed Set: 200+ Eerie Tales from the Greatest Storytellers,' where the gothic and the ghoulish come alive over more than two centuries of storytelling. This anthology masterfully curates an extensive array of eerie narratives with themes ranging from supernatural encounters, psychological thrillers, to the profound depths of human fear and the macabre. The collection stands as a testament to the evolution of horror and suspense, offering an e...

Delve into the spine-chilling world of the "HALLOWEEN Ultimate Collection: 200+ Mysteries, Horror Classics & Supernatural Tales," a compendium that embodies the multifaceted landscape of horror and supernatural fiction. This anthology gathers an eclectic array of works, spanning over two hundred stories that trace the evolution of eerie narratives from classic to contemporary styles. A delicate balance is struck between haunting mysteries, ghoulish horrors, and the supernatural, encapsulat...

Pumpkins' Glow: 200+ Eerie Tales for Halloween is a rich anthology that weaves together an array of haunting narratives from the gothic shadows of the 19th century to the early thrills of the 20th century. This collection spans a myriad of literary styles, from horror to supernatural, offering readers a comprehensive panorama of eerie tales perfect for Halloween contemplation. As ominous narratives and uncanny atmospheres envelop the anthology, notable tales include chilling encounters, sp...