Why do populists come to power? Are they a threat to democracy? Has the rise of global populism reached its peak, or is it just beginning? This book provides answers to these questions and many more, by summarizing in non-technical language the vast research literature on populism that extends across political science, economics, sociology, psychology, and history. Going well beyond the usual cases of Trump and Brexit, Paul D. Kenny provides evidence both of the recurrent global appeal of ...

Three enhanced audiobooks performed by the stars of the classic BBC television series. These stories are set during Series 1.The Turing Test by Simon GuerrierAvon and Vila go undercover at a top secret research establishment.Solitary by Nigel FairsVila is alone and amnesiac. Why have his friends turned against him?Counterfeit by Peter AnghelidesBlake investigates a mining facility, unaware that his sworn enemy is close by...

When Del Tarrant joined the Liberator he thought he’d left his past behind him – the gallant Federation officer with friends in high places.But the past has a habit of catching up on you.A man the Liberator crew thought dead crosses their path, now a fugitive on the run.He brings talk of an alliance, of a brave new future – but is Avon prepared to make a deal with the Devil?

The Poetry Of Trees. Although there is no definitive definition we all know what they are. At their most magisterial they can reach hundreds of feet into the air and be thousands of years old. But for many the visual structure they bring to our landscape in all their various heights and colours; their contribution to the seasons – stark branches, vivid leaves at birth and death is how we relate to them. For the poets here in this collection trees are a source of inspiration and give us muc...

Funny Business, the first volume in Jon Scieszka's Guys Read Library of Great Reading, features ten short stories guaranteed to delight, amuse, and possibly make you spit your milk in your friend's face.There's something for everyone in this collection of short stories from some of the funniest writers around. This hilarious, offbeat first installment in the Guys Read Library is 100% grade-A humor, guaranteed to have kids of all ages asking for more.Authors include...

The stereotypical image of a poet is one of unknown talent starving in a garret and who’s faithfulness and legacy to the art is discovered only after their death.In some cases this is undoubtedly true, but Poets being human and with the same building blocks of physical and mental health as the rest of us, also had the same afflictions and problems as the rest of us.The long roll call of names and the truncated legacies that were left behind is filled with these lost talents...

Founded in 1646 and known as "the Whaling City," New London has played an important role in American history since Colonial days. Its natural harbor at the mouth of the Thames River connects the city to the sea. Around the turn of the 20th century, New London flourished as the hub of southeastern Connecticut. With roots as one of the main ports for the whaling industry, the city became home to a wealthy summer resort called the Pequot Colony. Over the years, dramatic changes occurred as a ...

Avon and the crew of Scorpio again face the ruthless machinations of Servalan in two thrilling full-cast BBC Radio 4 adventures. Together on audio for the first time, these two radio adventures reunite many of the cast of the classic BBC TV space adventure series. The Sevenfold Crown: Raiding Servalan’s HQ, the crew discover that she possesses a jewel that belongs to an ancient, long-lost crown - a mystical artefact of indescribable power. Suddenly the Scorpio crew are as determined as Ser...

The search for Dayna has led the crew of the Liberator half way across the galaxy, but now Avon knows why she left them. He knows where she went. He knows what she was looking for.But can he find his missing crewmate before it is too late?The answers lie on a planet called Appallon Five – but so does danger and betrayal.

Three enhanced audiobooks performed by the stars of the classic BBC television series, written by Cavan Scott and Mark Wright.DefectorAvon orders Tarrant and new crewmember Del Grant to assassinate a Federation figurehead. Has he gone too far this time?PlanetfallCan Avon and Cally get off Space Station Arcadia before it crashes into the planet below?SecretsWith the future of the rebellion in jeopardy, Vila and Grant infiltrate an illegal arms ba...

Three enhanced audiobooks performed by the stars of the classic BBC television series.Brother by Nigel FairsAuron scientist Gustav Nyrron is back aboard the Liberator, on his way home. But Avon does not trust him, and soon a drugged Nyrron wakes to find himself in Avon’s clutches on a devastated world. In this desert, their pasts are waiting for them… and a devastating truth that will shake their very beliefs to the core.Poison by Iain McLaughlinFederation Fre...

‘A dime a dozen’ as known in America, is perhaps equal to the English ‘cheap as chips’ but whatever the lingua franca of your choice in this series we hereby submit ‘A Rhyme a Dozen’ as 12 poems on many given subjects that are a well-rounded gathering, maybe even an essential guide, from the knowing pens of classic poets and their beautifully spoken verse to the comfort of your ears.01 - A Rhyme A Dozen - 12 Poems, 12 Poets, 1 Topic - Evenings- An Introduction02 - Evening S...