"A History of the Early Part of the Reign of James the Second" by Charles James Fox is a detailed examination of the political landscape during the early years of King James II's reign. Fox, a prominent Whig politician and historian, provides insights into the conflicts and controversies that characterized this tumultuous period. His narrative explores the struggles between monarchy and parliament, the impact of religious tensions, and the evolving nature of governance in England. Through ...

Just before 3am on January 24th, 1941, when Britain was preoccupied with surviving the Blitz, the body of Josslyn Hay, Earl of Erroll, was discovered lying on the floor of his Buick, at a road intersection some miles outside Nairobi, with a bullet in his head.A leading figure in Kenya's colonial community, the Earl had recently been appointed Military Secretary, but he was primarily a seducer of other men's wives. Sir Henry Delves Broughton, whose wife was Erroll's current conquest...

In A History of the Early Part of the Reign of James the Second, Charles James Fox presents a meticulous account of the tumultuous early years of King James II'Äôs reign in England, blending rigorous historical analysis with eloquent prose. Written in the late 18th century, this work emerges as a significant contribution to Whig historiography, emphasizing themes of liberty, governance, and the precarious balance of power. Fox'Äôs narrative deftly intertwines political events with a vivid ...

Populations are growing older in a public health climate where brittle public services are struggling to cope with the demands associated with ageing populations. LGBTQ+ populations also continue to grow in line with these trends but receive much less attention in the scholarly debate. This short work offers a theoretical and practical exploration of LGBTQ+ ageing in the UK, drawing on a blend of public health and occupational therapy theory, and phenomenology.Based on original pri...

A funny, relatable, moving story about online fame vs reality.“A timely book about what social media does to people.” - The ObserverMeet Ethan Lacey, online vlogging sensation alongside his mum, dad and big brother Mason.They film and upload everyday life for their million subscribers to enjoy - the pranks, the cosy family time, the perks like going to the opening of an epic new theme park. They are

**SHORTLISTED FOR WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE YEAR****SHORTLISTED FOR THE NERO BOOK AWARDS NON-FICTION AWARD 2025**Britain was once a craft land. For generations what we made with our hands shaped our identities, built our communities and defined our regions. Craftland chronicles the vanishing skills and traditions that used to govern every aspect of life on these shores.'Impassioned and inspiring'

'Extraordinary. A****n intellectual feast as well as a visual one**'**Edmund de Waal, author of The Hare with Amber EyesThe world comes to us in colour. But colour lives as much in our imaginations as it does in our surroundings, as this scintillating book reveals. Each chapter immerses the reader in a single colour, drawing together stories from the histories of art and humanity to illuminate the meanings it has be...

“A funny, tender, poignant debut with a believable, sympathetic protagonist.” - The Guardian“Tender, truthful and touching.” - The Times“A really lovely book, so tender and truthful.” - Jacqueline Wilson, bestselling author of The Story of Tracy Beaker“Fox writes with great warmth and humour: his triumph is to turn this story of modern domestic strife into an uplifting read, wi...

A kaleidoscopic exploration that traverses history, literature, art, and science to reveal humans' unique and vibrant relationship with color.We have an extraordinary connection to color—we give it meanings, associations, and properties that last millennia and span cultures, continents, and languages. In The World According to Color, James Fox takes seven elemental colors—black, red, yellow, blue, white, purple, and green—and uncovers behind each a root ide...

War and plague have left millions dead.In the midst of the carnage something awoke, and the wars all over the world stopped. Suddenly. Silently.Since then, people have been disappearing.Jake Thorne is a survivor. A nomad. A father.Hunting in forests of the land once called Australia, every day is a struggle. For food. For safety. To protect the ones he loves: his children Gus and Maisie. Death surrounds them in the lonely wilderness of a world with few human...

This ground-breaking new history of modern art explores the relationship between art and knowledge from the beginning of the twentieth century to the present day. Each chapter examines artistic responses to a particular discipline of knowledge, from quantum theory and theosophy to cybernetics and ethnic futurisms. The authors argue that art’s incursion into other intellectual disciplines is a defining characteristic of both modernism and postmodernism. Throughout, the volume poses a series...

As someone who has spent nearly half his life wondering about the relationship between Helicobacter and gastric cancer, I find this textbook on the subject exciting and timely. In fact, I am not aware of any other volume that has been able to distil so much new knowledge into such a comprehensive account of a poorly understood field. Taking my own view, as a scientist placed in the middle of the spectrum between basic science and clinical medicine, I can see that the editors, Jim Fox, Andy...