The Eurozone Crisis and Austerity Politics by Christopher Burton offers a definitive and incisive exploration of one of the most turbulent periods in modern European history. Delving deep into the origins, unfolding, and aftermath of the Eurozone sovereign debt crisis, this book unpacks the complex economic imbalances, political struggles, and institutional failures that ignited and prolonged the crisis. With expert analysis, it reveals how austerity policies shaped not only econo...

In the wake of unprecedented devastation following World War II, Western Europe faced a monumental challenge: rebuilding its shattered economies, societies, and political systems. Western Europe's Reconstruction and the Marshall Plan by Christopher Burton offers a definitive, deeply researched exploration of this pivotal era, revealing how the ambitious American initiative known as the Marshall Plan transformed a continent on the brink of collapse into a thriving beacon of democra...

Goosebumps meets The Treehouse in this wonderful first instalment of a hilarious new series, Something Terrible.Tim Mulligan lives at 25 Rufus Street. You might be surprised to know that is his name, because most people think his name is Tim Tie-your-shoelaces. But no matter how many people tell him, or how often, Tim never ties his shoelaces.One morning, just as Tim was leaving for school, his mum called, ‘Tim! Tie your shoelaces. Something ter...

To the lost who want to be found.For the dreamers who envision more than what they were given.For the believers who see signs in things that don't always meet the eye.And for the blind searching for their way...Lost & Found: A Story of Redemption and Self-Discovery is about a boy from Queens, born out of wedlock.Many of us enter this world without a solid foundation beneath our feet.Litigation, fights, and a love that turned sour transformed ...

Based on empirical evidence from authentic classroom data, this book promotes the value of aesthetic development in early childhood from a range of perspectives across the curriculum.Aesthetic development is crucial for the growth and learning of young children. Learning about aesthetics supports children’s compassionate view of themselves, others and the world around them. Using Housen’s model of aesthetic development as a guide, the book draws on qualitative research to provide b...

Shrubs and vines are some of the most diverse and widespread plants in the Great Lakes Region. Michigan Shrubs and Vines is the must-have book for anyone who wishes to identify and learn about these fascinating plants. Presented in the same attractive, easy-to-use format as the classic Michigan Trees, the book gives detailed descriptions of 132 species, providing concise information on key characters, habitat, distribution, and growth pattern. Precise line drawings accomp...

Hunted by an ungrateful Persian royal family, the rogue agents Samuel and Mehrnaz are on the run to escape the empire they formerly served. Their destination (if they live to see it): the distant fabled land of India. There, on the far side of the Indus, the agents find ancient perils have returned in the weapons-blasted desert left behind by the earth-shattering Mahabharata War. Nightmarish creatures that have grown giant and twisted hunt down their human prey, while other animals have me...

In the ashes of the most devastating conflict in human history, Europe faced an unprecedented challenge: how to rebuild shattered nations, forge lasting peace, and navigate the emerging fault lines of a new world order. The Post-World War II Settlement and the Division of Europe offers a sweeping, authoritative account of the critical moments and decisions that reshaped a continent forever.From the tense diplomacy of Yalta and Potsdam to the iron grip of Soviet expansion a...

Collaborative archaeology and the lasting character of a historic Black communityThe Archaeology of Race and Class at Timbuctoo is the first book to examine the historic Black community of Timbuctoo, New Jersey, which was founded in 1826 by formerly enslaved migrants from Maryland and served as a stop on the Underground Railroad. In collaboration with descendants and community members, Christopher Barton explores the intersectionality of life at Timbuctoo ...

Spanning the turbulent century that reshaped the world, Geopolitical History of Europe in the 20th Century offers a masterful and vivid exploration of the forces that transformed a fractured continent into the Europe we know today. From the fading empires and the cataclysms of two world wars, through the icy divisions of the Cold War, to the bold experiments of European integration and the challenges of globalization, Christopher Burton weaves a sweeping narrative of diplomacy, co...

In the turbulent aftermath of World War II, two of Europe's greatest empires—Britain and France—stood at a crossroads, confronting the unstoppable rise of independence movements across their vast colonial territories. British and French Responses to Colonies' Independence Movements offers an incisive and richly detailed exploration of how these imperial powers navigated the complex, often violent, processes of decolonization.Drawing on extensive archival research, primary ...

The European Union has long stood as a beacon of peace, prosperity, and unity on a continent historically fractured by conflict. Yet, the Eurozone crisis of the late 2000s tested the very foundations of this remarkable experiment, shaking its economic structures, political bonds, and shared ideals. In The Long-Term Effects on European Integration and Cohesion, Christopher Burton offers a penetrating and comprehensive analysis of how the crisis and the ensuing austerity policies re...