Why do we try to use military force to solve our political problems? & why when our forces win the military battles does this still fail to solve those problems? It is because the force lacks utility. From Iraq to the Balkans & from Afghanistan to Chechneya over the past fifteen years there has been a steady stream of military interventions that have not delivered on their promise for peace or even political resolution. The Utility of Force" explains this anomaly at the heart of our current international system." ...

16th-century classic by brilliant humanist churchman & scholar envisioned a patriarchal island kingdom that practiced religious tolerance in which everybody worked all goods were community-owned & violence bloodshed & vice were nonexistent. Forerunner of many later attempts at establishing Utopias" both in theory & in practice." ...

Even if you cant eradicate harmful ideas or remedy established evils theres no reason to turn your back on the body politic. In Utopia" Thomas More gives us a travellers account of a newly-discovered island where the inhabitants enjoy a social order based on natural reason & justice & human fulfillment is open to all. As the traveller Raphael describes the island to More a bitter contrast is drawn between this rational society & the custom-driven practices of Europe. So how can the philosopher try to reform his society? In his fictional discussion More takes up a question first raised by Plato & which is still a challenge in the contemporary world. In the history of political thought few works have been more influential than " Utopia" & few more misunderstood. Dominic Baker-Smiths introduction examines the conflicting voices & perspectives of Mores masterpiece & relates them to the European context of his time. This new edition also

Includes:: a chronology notes appendices glossary & suggested further reading. It is translated & introduced by Dominic Baker-Smith."

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Following his hugely popular account of the previous 2000 years John O' Farrell now comes bang up to date with a hilarious modern history asking ' How the hell did we end up here?'. An Utterly Exasperated History of Modern Britain" informs elucidates & laughs at all the bizarre events ridiculous characters & stupid decisions that have shaped Britain's story since 1945; leaving the Twenty-First Century reader feeling fantastically smug for having the benefit of hindsight." ...

Following his hugely popular account of the previous 2000 years John OFarrell now comes bang up to date with a hilarious modern history asking How the hell did we end up here?. An Utterly Exasperated History of Modern Britain" informs elucidates & laughs at all the bizarre events ridiculous characters & stupid decisions that have shaped Britains story since 1945; leaving the twenty-first century reader feeling fantastically smug for having the benefit of hindsight." ...

Lauren Child's best-selling first novel introducing Clarice Bean to a whole new audience. The story revisits Clarice's family & introduces Ruby Redfort ace girl detective & star of Clarice's favourite books. Ruby is always going on exciting adventures but all Clarice gets to do is go to the local shop on her own. But when Clarice & her best friend Betty Moody decide to do their school project on the Ruby Redfort books they suddenly start finding mysteries everywhere. Why are all the coats on the wrong hooks at school & where has Granddad disappeared to? ' Very entertaining.' Independent ' Feisty & freewheeling. Hilarious & irresistible.' Financial Times ' Packed with life & fun & fabulous to look at.' Bookseller ...

Rapturous praise met the publication of Lucas Bridges marvellous chronicle of Tierra del Fuego when it first came out in 1948 & that praise has hardly abated these past 60 years nor has a book been written that supplants Uttermost Part of the Earth" as the classic work on Tierra del Fuego & the little-known culture of the near-vanished native Fuegians. When the author was born in Tierra del Fuego in 1874 it was truly an unknown l&. On the southern coast was the small settlement established by his missionary parents; the rest of it over 18 000 square miles of mountain forest marsh & lake was the hunting ground of fierce & hostile tribes. Bridges grew up amongst the coastal Yaghans learning their language & their ways. In young manhood he made contact with the wild inland Ona tribe became their friend & hunting companion & was initiated into the mens lodge." ...

This is the most detailed guide to Central Asia's most populous country & the heart of the historic Silk Road. Strikingly beautiful yet little understood Uzbekistan" finally has a guide to inspire independent travelling with all the in-depth practical information required highlighting epic landscapes through to awe-inspiring architecture. Practical details are entwined with cultural literary social religious & historical curiosities to make an entertaining companion & guide. It

Includes:: up-to-date & personal reviews of accommodation restaurants & entertainment venues across all budgets. Alongside historical detail & anecdotes exceptional colour photography brings to life places people & local traditions as they appear today. Comprehensive bird-watching & wildlife sections are provided by experienced twitcher & BBC journalist Ben Tavener & there is a thorough introduction to the Uzbek & Russian languages."

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This is the nation at the crossroads of ancient trade routes. This is the only comprehensive guide to this former Soviet republic. Samarkand Khiva & Bukhara cities are more than 25 centuries old. These are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This title highlights Tamerlane the Great local traditions Islamic art in Uzbekistan & ancient buildings. Bound by sand & snow fed by meltwater from the Roof of the World the fertile oases across Uzbekistan attracted the greatest travellers & conquerors in history along the fragile threads of the Silk Road. Central to this ancient trade route the turquoise domes of Tamerlanes Samarkand
- some of the worlds most evocative architectural symbols
- & the holy city of Bukhara which boasts a mosque for each day of the year or the desert-girdled khanate of Khiva offer the world a breathtaking architectural legacy. Let the images of ancient Silk Road caravanserais & trading centers capture your imagination through this ground-breaking guide. The precious mosaics ribbed turquoise cupolas & majestic minarets that define the skyline will leave you spellbound.

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth" is the massively funny fifth title in the highly-illustrated bestselling & award-winning " Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series by Jeff Kinney. Perfect for both boys & girls of 8+ reluctant readers & all the millions of devoted Wimpy Kid fans out there. You can also discover Greg on the big screen in any one of the three " Wimpy Kid Movie" box office smashes. The massively funny fifth book in the bestselling & award-winning " Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series. Greg Heffley has always been in a hurry to grow up. But is getting older really all it's cracked up to be? Suddenly Greg is dealing with the pressures of boy-girl parties increased responsibilities & even the awkward changes that come with getting older. & after a fight with his best friend Rowley it looks like Greg is going to have to face the "ugly truth" all by himself... Praise for Jeff Kinney & the " Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series: " The world has gone crazy for Jeff Kinney's " Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series". (" Sun"). " Kinney is right up there with J K Rowling as one of the bestselling children's authors on the planet". (" Independent"). " Hilarious!". (" Sunday Telegraph"). " The most hotly anticipated children's book of the year is here
- " Diary of a Wimpy Kid"". (" The Big Issue"). As well as being an international bestselling author Jeff Kinney is also an online developer & designer. He is the creator of the children's virtual world poptropica where you can also find the Wimpy Kid boardwalk. He was named one of " Time" magazine's 100 Most Influential People in 2009. He lives with his family in Massachusetts USA."
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