The global financial crisis of 2008 ushered in a system of informal decision-making in the grey zone between economics & politics Legitimized by a rhetoric of emergency ad hoc bodies have usurped democratically elected governments In line with the neoliberal credo the recent crisis has been used to realize the politically impossible & to re-align executive power with the interests of the finance industry In this important book Joseph Vogl offers a much longer perspective on these developments showing how the dynamics of modern finance capitalism have always rested on a complex & constantly evolving relationship between private creditors & the state Combining historical & theoretical analysis Vogl argues that over the last three centuries finance has become a fourth estate marked by the systematic interconnection of treasury & finance of political & private economic interests Against this historical background Vogl explores the latest phase in the financialization of government namely the dramatic transfer of power from states to markets in the latter half of the 20th century From the liberalization of credit & capital markets to the privatization of social security he shows how policy has actively enabled a restructuring of the economy around the financial sector Political systems are imprisoned by the regime of finance while the corporate model suffuses society enclosing populations in the production of financial capital The Ascendancy of Finance provides valuable & unsettling insight into the genesis of modern power & where it truly resides ...

Dr Jacob Bronowksi's The Ascent of Man traces the development of human society through our understanding of science First published in 1973 to accompany the groundbreaking BBC television series it is considered one of the first works of 'popular science' illuminating the historical & social context of scientific development for a generation of readers In his highly accessible style Dr Bronowski discusses human invention from the flint tool to geometry agriculture to genetics & from alchemy to the theory of relativity showing how they all are expressions of our ability to understand & control nature In this new paperback edition The Ascent of Man inspires influences & informs as profoundly as ever ...

WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY BILL BRYSONAn outrageously funny spoof about the ascent of a 40000-&-a-half-foot peak The Ascent of Rum Doodle has been a cult favourite since its publication in 1956 Led by the reliably under-insightful Binder a team of seven British men including Dr Prone (constantly ill); Jungle the route finder (constantly lost) Constant the diplomat (constantly arguing) & 3000 Yogistani porters set out to conquer the highest peak in the Himalayas ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play All the action from the 2015 Ashes test series as Australia led by captain Michael Clarke attempt to retain the trophy they won in a whitewash on home soil two years earlier while a new-look England side aim to get back to winning ways ...

From the No 1 bestselling author of The American Boy & The Silent Boy comes a brand new historical thriller set during the time of the Great Fire of London The first of an exciting new series of novels A CITY IN FLAMESLondon 1666 As the Great Fire consumes everything in its path the body of a man is found in the ruins of St Paul's Cathedral
- stabbed in the neck thumbs tied behind his back A WOMAN ON THE RUNThe son of a traitor James Marwood is forced to hunt the killer through the city's devastated streets There he encounters a determined young woman who will stop at nothing to secure her freedom A KILLER SEEKING REVENGEWhen a second murder victim is discovered in the Fleet Ditch Marwood is drawn into the political & religious intrigue of Westminster
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Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play The 201011 Ashes Series The Inside Story England Regain the Ashes & for the very first time in cricket an exclusive documentary featuring unseen footage & interviews filmed throughout the incredible 20102011 Ashes Series The 201011 Ashes Series The Inside Story is a 90 minute feature length documentary examining the drama intrigue & excitement that surrounded the 2010-11 Ashes series in Australia By drawing on a wide range of different sources & perspectives from players commentators journalists fans including the Barmy Army umpires & the back room staff The Inside Story will get under the skin of the series & provide an all access view from inside & out This comprehensive documentary will incorporate a wealth of never before seen footage & behind the scenes action & it will employ all the latest technology that surrounds & characterises modern cricket from " Stump Cam" to " Eagle Eye" in order to tell fans & enthusiasts the complete story of the 2010-11 Ashes series An Ashes series is arguably the most intense & fascinating contest in world sport Watched by millions of passionate fans across the globe the Ashes is 25 days of hard fought sporting drama & competition stretched out across an entire summer It is unique in its scope & depth Like any ongoing shifting sports narrative the key characters involved in the Ashes rise or fall depending on skill concentration & luck One moment among so many can change the outcome of the whole series One bad bounce or one dropped catch can deliver or end an entire career For the first time in a generation the English team arrived in Australia with a genuine belief that it could win The Australian side was in turmoil suffering its worst run of form in decades It was set to be an epic battle where leaders would rise & fall & nothing would be taken for granted The Inside Story is the comprehensive story of that battle told by those that were there In the history of Ashes cricket no program has sort to go this far into hearts & minds of all those involved in this grandest of sporting contests Fans will know what it feels like to be part of the England & Australian teams as England battle to win the Ashes on Australian soil for the first time in 23 years The Ashes Series 20102011 The Official Review Gloriously & comprehensively England won the 201011 Vodafone Ashes Series in Australia It&s been 24 years since England were on top down under but it was well worth the wait! It was a campaign cleverly prepared & brilliantly executed by captain Andrew Strauss coach Andy Flower & their national team of heroes This is the definitive Official Highlights of England&s comprehensive 3-1 triumph in the 20102011 Vodafone Ashes Series Alistair Cook Man of the Series mesmerised the Australians scoring nearly 800 runs in the series; Jimmy Anderson proved he is one of the premier fast bowlers in the world & from number one to eleven England outplayed Australia in every aspect of the game Runs were scored wickets were taken & the records tumbled The first Test in Brisbane ended in a draw after Cook & Jonathan Trott tore into the Aussie attack with a record partnership of 329 In Adelaide it was Kevin Pietersen who took centre stage with a double century as England won by an innings After a setback in Perth back came England to dominate in Melbourne & Sydney & win both Tests again by an innings
- another record! After almost a quarter of a century of losses in Australia England has finally earned the bragging rights the respect of the entire cricket-world & of course
- The Ashes! Certificate Exempt from Classification Year 2010 Languages English

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First published in 1944 & reprinted many times since then the latest reissue of this magnificent book contains for the first time fully illustrated details of all minor amendments & corrections that have come to light over the years These have been collected & collated by Geoffrey Budworth with the help of other members of the International Guild of Knot Tyers ...

A special anniversary edition with a striking new cover design to celebrate 10 years of the Chaos Walking trilogy Fleeing before a relentless army Todd & Viola once again face their worst enemy Mayor Prentiss Immediately imprisoned & separated from Viola Todd is forced to learn the ways of the Mayor's new order & then one day the bombs begin to explode This new edition marks the 10th anniversary of the Chaos Walking trilogy soon to be a major motion picture starring Tom Holland & Daisy Ridley ...

Asperger Syndrome (AS) can affect some of the fundamental ingredients required to make a relationship work such as emotional empathy & communication Maxine Aston author of Aspergers in Love has created this workbook to help couples where one of the partners has Asperger Syndrome deal with the difficulties that may arise in their relationship With candid advice activities & example worksheets the book explores a variety of approaches that couples can use to counteract these difficulties Whilst acknowledging that all relationships are different & each needs to be viewed as a unique case the author identifies specific issues that can be problematic in an Asperger relationship such verbal & non-verbal communication sexual issues socializing & parenting & comes up with simple & effective ways of addressing these issues This practical book is designed for use by couples & families affected by AS either on their own or in conjunction with a counsellor It will also be of interest to couples counsellors or other professionals working with people with AS ...

' There's no baseness I wouldn't commit for Jeffrey Aspern's sake' The poet Aspern long since dead has left behind some private papers They are jealously guarded by an old lady once his mistress & muse a recluse in an old palazzo in Venice tended by her ingenuous niece A predatory critic is determined to seize them What can he make of the younger woman? What are his motives? What are the papers worth & what is he prepared to pay? In all four stories collected here including ' The Death of the Lion' ' The Figure in the Carpet' & ' The Birthplace' the figure of the artist is central Extraordinarily prophetic James explores the emergent new cult of the writer as celebrity & asks who cares about the work for itself? Can the man behind the artist ever truly be known & does our knowledge explain the act of creativity? This new edition

Includes:: extracts from James's Prefaces & Notebooks which shed light on the genesis of the stories ABOUT THE SERIES For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up-to-date bibliographies for further study & much more

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