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Bad Psychology
How Forensic Psychology Left Science Behind
2017
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For decades the psychological assessment and treatment of offenders has run on invalid and untested programmes. Robert A. Forde exposes the current ineffectiveness of forensic psychology that has for too long been maintained by individual and commercial vested interests, resulting in dangerous prisoners being released on parole, and low risk prisoners being denied it, wasting enormous amounts of public money. Challenging entrenched ideas about the field of psychology as a whole, and how it...
Thistledown
A Book of Scotch Humour, Character, Folk-lore, Story & Anecdote
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- Comedy & Satire
2026
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Complete and unabridged, with 32 full-page plates by John Everett Millais, William Quiller Orchardson and William Powell Frith. Scottish anecdote and character sketches collected by a man who spent his life on the songs and sayings of the country - ministers, beadles, carters and their replies. The humour is dry and the dialect is kept. This edition is bound with a gallery of 32 plates, among them paintings by Edvard Munch, Erskine Nicol and John Everett Millais, and includes 17 illustrati...
2021
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The British General Election of 2019 is the definitive account of one of the most consequential and controversial general elections in recent times, when Boris Johnson gambled everything calling an early election to 'Get Brexit Done', and emerged triumphant. Drawing upon cutting-edge research and wide-ranging elite interviews, the new author team provides a compelling and accessible narrative of this landmark election and its implications for British politics, built on unparallele...
The Journey of Love and Hope
Ivf from a Bloke's Point of View
2012
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After eighteen years of devout, okay, unwilling bachelorhood, Robert Forde finally met Iona, the woman of his dreams. With a great job and a perfect wife what could possibly go wrong? Fate, of course, was more than happy to answer that stupid question. Life was going swimmingly until the time arrived to start planning a family but little did Robert or Iona realise just what lay ahead for them both. Against a backdrop of the credit crunch, union strikes and erupting volcanoes they find them...
The Godfather
50th Anniversary Edition
2005
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**50th ANNIVERSARY EDITION—WITH A NEW INTRODUCTION BY FRANCIS FORD COPPOLAMario Puzo’s classic saga of an American crime family that became a global phenomenon—nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read.**With its brilliant and brutal portrayal of the Corleone family, The Godfather burned its way into our national consciousness. This unforgettable saga of crime and corruption, passion and loyalty continues to stand the...
2025
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"Thistledown: A Book of Scotch Humour, Character, Folk-lore, Story & Anecdote" by Robert Ford is a delightful collection that captures the essence of Scottish culture through its rich tapestry of humor and storytelling. Ford expertly weaves together anecdotes, folk tales, and character sketches that reflect the unique spirit of Scotland. The book serves as a window into the lives and traditions of the Scottish people, showcasing their wit and resilience. Readers are treated to a blend of l...
A Garden of Marvels
Tales of Wonder from Early Medieval China
2015
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Between 300 and 600 C.E., Chinese writers compiled thousands of accounts of the strange and the extraordinary. Some described weird spirits, customs, and flora and fauna in distant lands. Some depicted individuals of unusual spiritual or moral achievement. But most told of ordinary people’s encounters with ghosts, demons, or gods; sojourns in the land of the dead; eerily significant dreams; and uncannily accurate premonitions. The selection of such stories presented here provides an alluri...
2025
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The collection includes a wide range of nursery rhymes, riddles, and songs, many of which reflect the simple joys, learning, and social interactions of children. Ford explores how these rhymes and games contribute to early childhood development, often with rhythmic patterns and repetitive structures that help with memory and language acquisition. Additionally, the book presents the various games that children play, emphasizing how play is a vital part of childhood and a means of socializat...
2025
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The British General Election of 2024 is the definitive account of a landmark election, featuring an unprecedented Conservative collapse, a Labour Commons landslide, and record fragmentation in voters' choices. Built on unparalleled access to all the key players, this account weaves together a compelling insider account of how the campaign was fought with rigorous analysis of how, when and where this sea change election was won and lost. The 22nd volume in a prestigious series dati...
2020
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Long-term social and demographic changes - and the conflicts they create - continue to transform British politics. In this accessible and authoritative book Sobolewska and Ford show how deep the roots of this polarisation and volatility run, drawing out decades of educational expansion and rising ethnic diversity as key drivers in the emergence of new divides within the British electorate over immigration, identity and diversity. They argue that choices made by political parties from the N...
2013
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In this sensational debut novel set in the not-too-distant future, Robert Ford has created a universe of his own in order to brilliantly illuminate the one - and the age - we all share...
Thistledown
A Book of Scotch Humour, Character, Folk-lore, Story & Anecdote
2022
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In "Thistledown," Robert Ford crafts a compelling narrative that intricately weaves elements of magical realism with the harrowing experiences of rural life in a seemingly quaint setting. Set in an enigmatic village, the novel unfolds through the lens of folklore and psychological depth, exploring themes of loss, love, and the interplay of memory and reality. Ford's evocative style'Äîimbued with lyrical prose and vivid imagery'Äîinvites readers to traverse both the enchanting and the melan...