This book offers the first comparative monograph on the management of elections.The book defines electoral management as a new, inter-disciplinary area and advances a realist sociological approach to study it. A series of new, original frameworks are introduced, including the PROSeS framework, which can be used by academics and practitioners around the world to evaluate electoral management quality. A networked governance approach is also introduced to understand the full range of ...

As the party that has held power more times than any other, the Conservatives have played a crucial role in the shaping of British society. And yet the leaders who have stood at its helm – from Sir Robert Peel to Rishi Sunak, via Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher – have steered the party vessel with enormously varying degrees of success, particularly latterly, when the short but destructive tenures of Boris Johnson and Liz Truss did much to damage the party's reputation for competenc...

As the party that championed trade union rights, the creation of the NHS and the establishment of a national minimum wage, Labour has played a crucial role in the shaping of British society. And yet the leaders who have stood at its helm – from Keir Hardie to Sir Keir Starmer, via Clement Attlee, Tony Blair and Jeremy Corbyn – have steered the party vessel with enormously varying degrees of success.The requirements, techniques and goals of the Labour leadership since the party's in...

Are you ready to discover the world's oldest mythologies?We live in a modern world that explains most myths and legends. However, there is still much that cannot be explained. To better understand who we are, it is essential to know where we came from and the cultures of our past.Mythologies of The World succeeds like no other audiobook in bringing to life for the modern listener the Norse, Celtic, Greek and Egyptian cultureStories of god...

De bloedmooie Annabel Essex stelt heel wat eisen aan haar toekomstige man. Het belangrijkste is dat hij rijk is. Héél rijk. En daarnaast moet hij ook van Engelse bodem zijn. Dus wanneer Annabel Ewan Poley ontmoet - een arme graaf uit Schotland - is ze niet meteen onder de indruk. Maar hij is wel ontzettend knap… En dan plots bevindt Annabel zich in een koets op weg naar Schotland, samen met Ewan. Een schrikbarend schandaal maakt dat de hele wereld denkt dat ze man en vrouw zijn. Een rijke ...

Do you know that the Olympians weren’t the original immortals?Greek mythology continues to appear in popular movies and books today, but have you ever wondered about where these characters started out?Discover the origins of your favorite characters from Greek mythology with this collection of profiles to tell you who’s who in classical lore!Gaiman introduces listeners to the wondrous and terrifying world of superhuman beings, such as ...

Do you want to find out the real and fascinating history of the Vikings?Step into the fantastical realm of Norse Gods, Heroes, Giants and Magical Creatures!Uncover the ancient tale of the fortification of Asgard, the Great Kingdom of the Nordic Gods, and the chilling story behind the binding of Fenrir.The incredible story of Loki,

Who hasn’t dreamed of running away to a more exciting life? Toby Tyler is one boy who did just that, spending ten weeks working for the circus as it toured New England in the 1870s. But was this great adventure everything he dreamed it would be?Toby Tyler: Or, Ten Weeks with a Circus is a classic story beloved by generation after generation of children. Author James Otis actually traveled with the Phineas T. Barnum Circus as a young reporter, and he used his firsthand know...

What happens when mirth turns to murder? When the screams are not from joy, but flesh-ripping pain? Dead Funny: Encore is the second helping of monstrous tales from the brightest lights in UK comedy.Award winners Robin Ince and Johnny Mains team up for this second exploration of the relationship between comedy and horror, the dark follow up to 2014's smash hit debut, Dead Funny.Featuring stories by: James Acaster, Clare Ferguson Walker, Toby Hadoke, Natali...

De bloedmooie Annabel Essex stelt heel wat eisen aan haar toekomstige man. Het belangrijkste is dat hij rijk is. Héél rijk. En daarnaast moet hij ook van Engelse bodem zijn. Dus wanneer Annabel Ewan Poley ontmoet - een arme graaf uit Schotland - is ze niet meteen onder de indruk. Maar hij is wel ontzettend knap… En dan plots bevindt Annabel zich in een koets op weg naar Schotland, samen met Ewan. Een schrikbarend schandaal maakt dat de hele wereld denkt dat ze man en vrouw zijn. Een rijke ...

Are you ready to enter the fascinating world of Celtic mythology?Do you know that the Celtic culture and folklore, though with a primarily Irish origin, has widespread branches across the globe - as far as the British, Scottish, and Welsh cultures of Europe, and right into the Euro-Asian territory of Turkey?We live in a modern world that explains most myths and legends. However, there is still much that c...

Published following his death on February 5, 2024, the nation mourned the passing of musical legend Toby Keith, whose rise from humble beginnings in Oklahoma to sold-out arenas showcased the impact of hard work and a resilient spirit. This biography delves into the personal and professional life of the man who crafted hit songs like "Should've Been a Cowboy" and "Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue," exploring his evolution as an artist and the values that drove his music and philanthropy...