Armed Groups is the most comprehensive text to provide a framework for categorizing the key actors that pose a threat to today’s security arena—terrorists, mercenaries, insurgents, militias, and transnational criminal organizations—and analyzing their characteristics to provide a thorough overview. Drawing on case studies, histories, and a rich, yet underexplored theoretical literature, this study presents students with the tools to methodically examine these often overlooked, but...

As an aspiring or seasoned writer, do you feel like you aren't making headway, stumbling on what to write next, or wondering if you're even on the right path? Are you unable to find the motivation to charge up your computer and put your fingers on the keyboard after that last rejection?Between the pages of What I Wish I'd Known: For Writers, 100 highly accomplished authors share their time, energy, and knowledge to pay it forward and inspire other writers, experienced or a...

There are those who say - and Peter Cook himself was among them - that most of his humour was autobiographical. Others - and Peter Cook himself was among them -contend that this simply isn't the case. The truth, of course, lies somewhere in the middle.Peter Cook made President Kennedy wait in line to see him and visited Elizabeth Taylor in her dressing room. He befriended tramps and fundraised for CND. He was capable of extraordinary kindnesses and occasional cruelties. He helped d...

Local Business Growth with TikTok: Real Estate, Cafes, and More is a friendly and practical guide for local business owners who want to get noticed and grow using one of today’s most powerful platforms.Whether you are running a real estate business, managing a cozy cafe, or offering a local service, this book shows how TikTok can help you reach your community in fun, creative, and authentic ways. You will discover how other local businesses are using simple videos to attract custom...

The Fall of Singapore on 15 February 1942 is a military disaster of enduring fascination. For the 60th anniversary of the liberation of the island, Peter Thompson tells the explosive story of the Malayan campaign, the siege of Singapore, the ignominious surrender to a much smaller Japanese force, and the Japanese occupation through the eyes of those who were there - the soldiers of all nationalities and members of Singapore's beleaguered population. An enthralling and perceptive account, w...

Turning your digital products into bestsellers is easier than you think—especially with TikTok. Digital Product Sales Through TikTok: A Step-by-Step Blueprint is your clear, practical guide to using the power of short-form video to reach your audience, build trust, and drive consistent sales.This book walks you through every stage, from setting up your profile for conversions to creating scroll-stopping videos that lead viewers straight to your offers. Whether you're selling eBooks...

Something shifts after forty. Energy dips, recovery slows, and the habits that once worked no longer deliver the same results. Body Mastery for Men Over 40 meets that reality with a focused, practical plan designed for where your body is now, not where it used to be.Built around a clear thirty-day structure, this book combines strength training, mobility work, and simple nutrition strategies that fit into a busy life. It explains what to prioritise, what to stop wasting time on, an...

HOW TO CREATE A VIRAL CHALLENGE WITHOUT BEING CRINGE is your go-to playbook for making content that people actually want to share, join, and talk about. No gimmicks, no forced trends—just real strategies that work.In a world where one scroll can make or break an idea, this book helps you tap into what makes a challenge fun, relatable, and worth jumping into. You will learn how to spark genuine excitement, build momentum, and avoid the common mistakes that make challenges feel out o...

We are living in the digital age: from ordering products & services to studying and booking travel, digital solutions are everywhere we go and in everything we do. In a world increasingly driven by technology, understanding the creation of digital solutions is ever more crucial.The second book in the comprehensive three-partDigital Solutions collection, Designing Digital Solutions offers a complete guide to digital solution design, exploring its n...

Reviews current understanding of the mechanisms of soil erosion, focussing on water-based and wind-based erosion processesConsiders the effectiveness of mitigation measures to reduce soil erosion, including buffer strips, zero/no-tillage and cover cropsAddresses recent advances in techniques used to measure, predict, track and model soil erosion, including digital soil mapping and proximal instrumental techniques

We are living in the digital age: from ordering products & services to studying and booking travel, digital solutions are everywhere we go and in everything we do. In a world increasingly driven by technology, understanding the creation of digital solutions is ever more crucial.The third book in the comprehensive three-part Digital Solutions collection, Delivering Digital Solutions seamlessly builds upon the second book to provide an in-depth guid...

The Rise of Short-Form Storytelling and What It Means for the Future explores how bite-sized content is reshaping the way we tell stories, share ideas, and connect with audiences around the world. From TikTok videos and Instagram Reels to flash fiction and micro-documentaries, short-form storytelling has become the heartbeat of our fast-paced digital lives.This thought-provoking book dives into the cultural, creative, and technological shifts behind this trend. It looks at how crea...