Elizabeth's Wars: War, Government and Society in Tudor England, 1544-1604 (British History in Perspective)
The human and financial cost of war between 1544 and 1604 strained English government and society to their limits. Paul E. J. Hammer offers a new narrative of these wars which weaves together developments on land and sea. Combining original work and a synthesis of existing research, Hammer explores how the government of Elizabeth I overhauled English strategy and weapons to create forces capable of confronting the might of Habsburg Spain.
Foucault and the Government of Disability (Corporealities: Discourses of Disability)
Foucault and the Government of disability is the first book-length investigation of the relevance and importance of the ideas of Michel Foucault to the field of disability studies-and vice versa. Over the last thirty years, politicized conceptions of disability have precipitated significant social change, including the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990, the redesign of urban landscapes, the appearance of closed-captioning on televisions, ....
The Snack Thief: : An Inspector Montalbano Mystery
In the third book in Andrea Camilleri's Inspector Montalbano series, the urbane and perceptive Sicilian detective exposes a viper's nest of government corruption and international intrigue in a compelling new case.
This full-colour study of contemporary Britain examines aspects of British society from government and politics, to culture and style. Covers aspects of British society, including government and politics,culture and style, education and religion. Includes extensive activity material at the end of each chapter, complemented with charts, maps and graphs. Provides website information throughout, so that students can access up-to-date information.
Master Your Debt: Slash Your Monthly Payments and Become Debt Free
The world of borrowing and debt management has changed dramatically, leaving people confused about how best to secure their financial future. This book is the only guide with detailed advice to help you become debt free or master the debt you have, based on the latest laws and new government programs and policies implemented under the Obama administration.
