Staff Relations in the Civil Service (1973) describes the origins of the Civil Service National Whitley Council, the growing pains it endured in its early years, its major achievements and the role it played in industrial relations between staff in the civil service and their employers, the British Government.

Originally published in 1969, this book discusses specific issues in the rise of a ‘constitutional bureaucracy’ as a counter-part to constitutional monarchy. These issues, including patronage, ministerial power and responsibility and the ‘grey-eminence’ myth are set against the relationship among legislation and administration, Treasury control and the relevance of public administration to our conception of public accountability and ‘representative bureaucracy.’

Public Enterprise in Western Europe (1987) presents a comprehensive survey of public enterprise in Europe. It looks at the status of public enterprises, relations with governments, industrial relations, commercial policies and consumer relations, assessing the impact of privatisation and emerging trends.

This wide-ranging interdisciplinary collection—the first of its kind—invites us to reconsider the politics and scope of the Roots phenomenon of the 1970s. Alex Haley’s 1976 book was a publishing sensation, selling over a million copies in its first year and winning a National Book Award and a special Pulitzer Prize. The 1977 television adaptation was more than a blockbuster miniseries—it was a galvanizing national event, drawing a record-shattering viewership, earning thirty-eight...

In "Journal of the Third Voyage for the Discovery of a North-West Passage," Sir William Edward Parry meticulously documents his expedition from 1824 to 1825, illuminating both the daunting challenges and rich landscapes encountered during a pivotal moment in polar exploration. Parry's narrative is characterized by its blend of scientific precision and poetic observation, effectively capturing the stark beauty of the Arctic while also detailing navigational challenges and interactions with ...

Children's Library of Classics: A 20-Book Collection offers readers a rich tapestry of timeless tales and literary masterpieces curated for young audiences. This anthology spans an impressive range of styles and genres, from the high adventure and heroism found in the works of Daniel Defoe and Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, to the moral complexities and whimsical narratives by Nathaniel Hawthorne and Charles and Mary Lamb. These stories, while designed to entertain, also provoke thought and...

Our 105th issue features a pair of original mystery stories, one by Steve Liskow (courtesy of Acquiring Editor Michael Bracken) and one by the late Henry T. Parry (revised and completed by me). Parry published more than two dozen mystery stories from the late 1960s through the early 1980s, and his daughter was kind enough to pass on his unfinished and unpublished work, which will be appearing in BCW in future issues. We also have a mystery tale by Stephen D. Rogers (courtesy of Acquiring E...

This issue has one of the best original stories we’ve published: Janet Law’s brilliant “Wrong Door,” a tale very much in the classic Twilight Zone tradition. Don’t skip it! Though Janice is best known for her mystery stories, this one proves she can write masterfully in any genre.But great stories don’t stop there. Our Acquiring Editors, Michael Bracken and Barb Goffman, have both found original stories this time—from William Burton McCormick and Steve Janko. Plus I’m pleased to pr...

Timeless Tales for Young Readers: 20 Books Adapted for Children encapsulates an array of literary gems, spanning centuries and continents. This anthology marries the timeless narratives of legends like William Shakespeare, Miguel de Cervantes, and Geoffrey Chaucer with the meticulous adaptations by later literary figures tailored for younger audiences. The collection is a tapestry of varied literary styles, from the rich allegories and moral tales of the medieval period to the innovative s...

Since its founding in 1801, African Americans have played an integral, if too often overlooked, role in the history of the University of South Carolina. Invisible No More seeks to recover that historical legacy and reveal the many ways that African Americans have shaped the development of the university. The essays in this volume span the full sweep of the university's history, from the era of slavery to Reconstruction, Civil Rights to Black Power and Black Lives Matter. This coll...

This book contains multiple stories about travelling from the world's greatest travellers: New Dependencies of the United States (OLIVER H. G. LEIGH) Winter and Summer in New England (HARRIET MARTINEAU) Niagara Falls and the Thousand Islands (CHARLES MORRIS) From New York to Washington in 1866 (HENRY LATHAM) The Natural Bridge and Tunnel of Virginia (EDWARD A. POLLARD) Plantation Life in War Times (WILLIAM HOWARD RUSSELL) Among Florida Alligators (S. C. CLARKE) In the Mammoth Cave (THÉRÈSE...