Why do governments make decisions? How do governments make decisions? What are the economic consequences of the decisions that governments make?Agricultural and resource policy is more than just theory, it is the application of economics to real world problems. Agricultural and Resource Policy develops a framework for analysis and investigates the issues that affect the sector internally and in interactions with the rest of the economy.Agricultural and Resource Policy is an...

An anthology of the most important historical sources, classical and modern, on the subjects of presumptions and burdens of proofIn the last fifty years, the study of argumentation has become one of the most exciting intellectual crossroads in the modern academy. Two of the most central concepts of argumentation theory are presumptions and burdens of proof. Their functions have been explicitly recognized in legal theory since the middle ages, but their per...

Discover Gillian Godden's action-packed gangland thrillers!Diamond by name…Handsome, wealthy and successful, lawyer Nick Diamond is a man who commands and expects respect from everyone he meets. People think he is a man to be trusted. They are wrong.Deadly by nature.Because away from his glittering life in upper-class Chelsea, Nick is keeping a dark and dangerous secret. One that takes him to the slum esta...

The addictive action-packed gangland thriller from Gillian Godden!Flawed, tough, unbreakable….In the aftermath of her husband’s shocking murder, Patsy Diamond wants answers. Who was Nick really? Where is all his money? And who killed the man she once loved? Patsy knows exactly who to go to first - Nick’s pregnant mistress, Natasha.Natasha might seem young and innocent, but Patsy’s certain the girl is hiding something. And the only way to find out ...

The edge-of-your-seat gritty gangland thriller from Gillian Godden!Is the Diamond reign over?Head of the Diamond family, Patsy is determined to make a success of husband Nick’s gangland empire – whatever the cost. Nick was ruthless and cold-blooded, but he built a legacy that Patsy wants to protect.So when a mysterious woman from Nick’s past turns up claiming to be Patsy’s new business partner, she senses trouble. Karen Duret dema...

The addictive gritty gangland thriller from Gillian Godden!Friend or Foe?Patsy Diamond thought she had her life and her business dealings under control…she was wrong.Because just as Patsy is hoping for calm, chaos erupts, and Patsy is forced to make decisions that could cost her everything.The only people Patsy can rely on are her inner circle – her family and her close friends. But with danger and threats seemingly lurking around every co...

'A gritty powerful story. A must read for fans of gangland crime' -Bestselling author Kerry KayaBold, daring and ruthless, Tony Lambrianu is now the main player in London’s sleazy but lucrative underworld.As the boss of a high-end nightclub in the West End and with a never-ending string of gorgeous women on his arm, Tony is the darling of the tabloids. However, despite his success, the little boy who lived on the streets is never far away.

Delve into Gillian Godden's addictively gripping gangland thrillers!No risk. No reward.A new life…With their wretched life in Liverpool behind them, Julie and Ralph Gold head to London for their next big break. Julie’s had enough of slumming it, she's ready to quit their life of crime and go legit.The same old game…But it seems their reputation has beaten them to it, and the underworld is already b...

'A gritty powerful story. A must read for fans of gangland crime' - Bestselling author Kerry KayaTony Lambrianu might look like he's sitting pretty, but when you're the kingpin of a gangland empire you have to keep your guard up at all times.Deceit and betrayal lurk around every corner.With threats looming from all sides, he is about to find out just who his real enemies are.Meanwhile, Tony’s twin daughters, Scarlet and Katie Lamb...

A brilliant, gripping gangland thriller from Gillian Godden, guaranteed to have you hooked!Money talks…And blonde bombshell Julie isn't afraid to ask for what she wants. With her mother locked up for murder, all Julie cares about is protecting her younger sister, Frankie. But penniless and alone on the streets of Liverpool, Julie realises that there’s only one sure fire way to make cash fast – the oldest trade.The men mean nothing to Julie, until ...

'From start to finish, fast paced and gripping. Gangland fiction at its best!' Kerry KayaSecrets. Lies. Revenge.With the odds stacked against her, Samantha Reynold is determined to prove she’s tough enough to be the boss. But when a secret from the past threatens to ruin Sam’s reputation, she suddenly feels very alone in this dark new world. There’s only one man she can turn to – rival club owner, Sebastian Stoker.Seb knows first-hand how...

'Edie Baylis has produced another fantastic gangland read. I loved the characters and was gripped from the first page' Caz FinlayWho can you trust?Once bitter enemies, Samantha Reynold and Seb Stoker's powerful alliance enables their firms and casinos to go from strength to strength. With the families no longer in opposition, it seems that Sam and Seb are untouchable…But not everyone is happy with the new power couple of the club world.