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...

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...

"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...

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...

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...

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...

Parade’s End is the great British war novel and Ford Madox Ford’s major achievement as a novelist. Originally published as four linked novels between 1924 and 1928, it follows the story of Christopher Tietjens, as his life is shattered by his wife’s infidelities and overturned by the mud, blood and destruction of the First World War. Tietjens, with his old-fashioned Tory values, is already out of step with the corrupt political culture of Edwardian England: his experiences at the ...

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...

In the starry world of Starlight, peace and harmony are maintained by the Starlight Guardians. In any case, their sweet energies are upset when the Mythical Serpent's Heritage, a super-strong relic, falls under the control of Zorc, a malicious magician who needs to transform the universe into a complete wreck.Directed by an old prediction, the Starlight Gatekeepers set off on a mission to track down three wonderful children - the divinely selected individuals - who are bound to sav...

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...

This book provides a sequel to Robert Ford's comprehensive reference work A Blues Bibliography, the second edition of which was published in 2007. Bringing Ford's bibliography of resources up to date, this volume covers works published since 2005, complementing the first volume by extending coverage through twelve years of new publications. As in the previous volume, this work includes entries on the history and background of the blues, instruments, record labels, reference source...

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...