Why the global recession is in danger of becoming another Great Depression & how we can stop it When the United States stopped backing dollars with gold in 1968 the nature of money changed. All previous constraints on money & credit creation were removed & a new economic paradigm took shape. Economic growth ceased to be driven by capital accumulation & investment as it had been since before the Industrial Revolution. Instead credit creation & consumption began to drive the economic dynamic. In The New Depression: The Breakdown of the Paper Money Economy Richard Duncan introduces an analytical framework The Quantity Theory of Credit that explains all aspects of the calamity now unfolding: its causes the rationale for the governments policy response to the crisis what is likely to happen next & how those developments will affect asset prices & investment portfolios. In his previous book The Dollar Crisis (2003) Duncan explained why a severe global economic crisis was inevitable given the flaws in the post-Bretton Woods international monetary system & now hes back to explain whats next. The economic system that emerged following the abandonment of sound money requires credit growth to survive. Yet the private sector can bear no additional debt & the governments creditworthiness is deteriorating rapidly. Should total credit begin to contract significantly this New Depression will become a New Great Depression with disastrous economic & geopolitical consequences. That outcome is not inevitable & this book describes what must be done to prevent it. Presents a fascinating look inside the financial crisis & how the New Depression is poised to become a New Great Depression Introduces a new theoretical construct The Quantity Theory of Credit that is the key to understanding not only the developments that led to the crisis but also to understanding how events will play out in the years ahead Offers unique insights from the man who predicted the global economic breakdown Alarming but essential reading The New Depression explains why the global economy is teetering on the brink of falling into a deep & protracted depression & how we can restore stability. ...

A welcome addition to the kitchen library of anyone interested in healthy eating."
- " Journal of the American Dietetic
...

' This is the most important
- & fascinating
- book yet written about how the digital age will affect our world' Walter Isaacson

...

A br&-new edition of the world s most widely used drawing instruction book expanded & updated with more than 50 per cent new material. If you enjoy sketching but feel stuck at a childlike level this classic handbook will give you the drawing skills you have always wanted. If you are already drawing as a professional artist it will improve your confidence & deepen your artistic perception. As well as giving detailed advice on how to draw anything you want
- including ways to step from black-&-white into colour
- Edwards exploits recent developments in brain research to show how drawing skills can be used in the corporate world in education & even in problem-solving. Since it first appeared more than 20 years ago this book has helped millions of people perfect their drawing skills. It can work for you too.

...

Eckhart Tolle's A New Earth" will be a cornerstone for personal spirituality & self-improvement for years to come leading readers to a new levels of consciousness & inner peace. Taking off from the introspective work " The Power of Now" which is a number one bestseller & has sold millions of copies worldwide Tolle provides the spiritual framework for people to move beyond themselves in order to make this world a better more spiritually evolved place to live. Shattering modern ideas of ego & entitlement self & society Tolle lifts the veil of fear that has hung over humanity during this new millennium & shines an illuminating light that leads to happiness & health that every reader can follow." ...

The official tie-in to the landmark new series on Radio 4 written & presented by one of the UKs leading commentators on social & political life
- Jim Naughtie. The perfect read for anyone who wants to gauge the depth & spread of creativity & genius in the British Isles over the past sixty years. To mark the Diamond Jubilee Radio 4 has looked back over the span of Queen Elizabeth II reign thus far in order to identify & profile the people who have helped to define the era & whose achievements seem likely to stand the test of time. From the broadcaster who brought A History of the World in 100 Objects to the radio this new programme is a series of documentary profiles which celebrates the sixty New Elizabethans from all walks of life in British society. It is a major portrait of most of the post-war period highlighting its most significant figures & the most important areas of achievement in British life. With unique access to the Radio 4 scripts written by James Naughtie it will be the perfect guide for anyone interested in our recent history as well as those who wish to continue the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of HM The Queen. Much as Jeremy Clarkson is able to elevate & popularize debate on the latest automobile to hit the British market so Jim Naughties analysis & unique take on British life will bring this series & book to life. As Jim comments: I was born just before the Queens accession so this history is mine too. The New Elizabethans have built the country that I live in given it colour & life & in part made us all the people that we are.""
...

This is a new updated edition of a popular local history title featuring all aspects of life in Brighton from prehistoric times to the early 21st century presented in a lively encyclopaedic format. There is no other title on the market which comprehensively covers all aspects of Brightons history & culture. The original version has become the definitive popular Brighton history book & is frequently"ed in the media. The New Encyclopaedia" will include many fascinating new entries facts lists & statistics & is to be fully illustrated throughout with historic & original modern photographs as well as street plans. This title has a broad general appeal & is an invaluable reference source in local libraries. Potential purchasers are students of all ages & their teachers/lecturers; local & family historians; researchers writers & broadcasters; former & current Brightonians & those involved in Brightons tourism & cultural sectors." ...

The New Encyclopedia of Crochet Techniques has all the essential tools & techniques for crochet in more than 400 diagrams & photographs making it an invaluable guide for beginners & experienced crafters. Readers will discover new twists on the basics & learn how to create complex-looking stitches openwork & lace multi-colored patterns shaped motifs Afghan squares & much more. A 16-page gallery in the back of the book features a wide range of crochet items from designers around the world. ...

The lush sculptural hosta is loved by gardeners for its ability to both combine well with other plants & project a strong presence when planted alone. The New Encyclopedia of Hostas"
- the second edition of Diana Grenfell & Michael Shadrack's classic work
- provides growth & cultivation information for seven hundred cultivated hostas. Detailed easy-to-read descriptions include growing tips recommendations for landscape use & suggestions for companion plants. Clear cultivation advice is provided including recommendations for hostas that succeed in challenging environments such as the warmer regions of the United States. Captivating photographs show hostas up close & in a wide range of different garden situations. Gardeners will appreciate the depth & scope of this essential reference & use it time & again to help with plant selection & identification & to inspire new plantings."

...

Since its first publication in 1995 the Encyclopedia of Jewellery Making Techniques has been devoured by students borrowing a well-thumbed copy from their college library established jewellers wishing to find out more about new techniques as well as all those who just enjoy making jewellery as a hobby who have kept it beside their workbench at home as a third hand to help them through a tricky process. Since then many books have been written about jewellery making. However this volume still enjoys a huge following. To update it a finished example now illustrates every technique to give a context to the method described. There are also new articles on harvesting scrap metal designing jewellery comparing metals' properties & a wonderful demonstration of precious metal clay
- a material that didn't even exist when this book was first published. Doyenne of metal clay Sue Heaser gives a masterclass in this technique. Jewellery making is a rewarding & fascinating craft. Although you may find that you enjoy some aspects of it more than others the techniques described here will give you a thorough understanding of all the basic information you need to create unique & professional looking pieces.
...