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The Agenda Mover: When Your Good Idea Is Not EnoughSAMUEL BACHARACH • Everyone is capable of coming up with a good

idea, but a good idea without execution is hallucination.

• Leaders, including politicians and corporate officers, are those who have mastered the pragmatic skills that turn creative, innovative ideas into concrete realities.

• The Agenda Mover leads you on the journey from having a good idea to bringing it to fruition.

• You will master the political competence to assure that your ideas gain momentum and achieve true traction.

• You will learn what it takes to go the distance to sustain your campaign and achieve your goals.

Pbk | 128pp | 9781501710001 | 2016.08 BLG Books | A$34.95 | NZ$41.95 229x152mm | USA

Cat Wars: The Devastating Consequences of a Cuddly KillerPETER MARRA AND CHRIS SANTELLA • Cat Wars tells the story of the threats free-

ranging cats pose to biodiversity and public health throughout the world, and sheds new light on the controversies surrounding the management of the explosion of these cats.

• It charts the developments that have led to our present impasse—from Stan Temple’s breakthrough studies on cat predation in Wisconsin to cat-eradication programs underway in Australia today.

• It describes how a small but vocal minority of cat advocates has campaigned successfully for no action in much the same way that special interest groups have stymied attempts to curtail smoking and climate change.

• Cat Wars proposes solutions that foresee a time when wildlife and humans are no longer vulnerable to the impacts of free-ranging cats.

Hbk | 216pp | 9780691167411 | 2016.08 Princeton University Press | A$49.95 | NZ$59.95 229x152mm | USA

A Little History of the United States (New in Paperback)JAMES DAVIDSON

• Written in the vividly imaginative voice that Davidson has become known for, and in the authoritative yet modest and friendly tone that has made E.H. Gombrich’s A Little History of the World so enduring.

• Davidson is a world-renowned historian whose books have sold 7 million copies; he has both a vast knowledge of U.S. history and proven success in writing history texts for young readers.

• Incorporates new perspectives of environmental, social, and cultural history within an engaging and chronological narrative.

• Huge backlist potential for both young adult and trade audiences.Part of the Little Histories series.

Pbk | 344pp | 9780300223484 | 2016.09 Yale University Press | A$32.95 | NZ$37.95 216x140mm | UK

The Lost World of Byzantium (New in Paperback)JONATHAN HARRIS • Accessible, concise and colourful narrative

introduction for the general reader which illuminates what it really was that characterised Byzantine civilisation.

• Stresses the survival, strength and glory of Byzantium.

• Uses individual and original stories rather than relying on an abstract chronological run-through of emperors and battles.

• Action-packed with events and figures of major interest: the rise of Rome, the Crusades (from the ‘other’ perspective), Constantine and Christianity, the Arabs and Ottomans, numerous sieges etc.

• Sumptuous art and glorious architecture play a major part in the argument: the empire’s rulers consciously crafted them to reinforce identity and they helped Byzantium survive.

• Enormously engaging and entertaining utilizing a wealth of sources. • Covers the entire history of the empire, social, political, military,

religious, cultural and artistic history.


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Play All - A Bingewatcher’s Notebook by Clive James 9780300218091 A$36.95 Yale University Press, August. Don’t delay, order your copies today.

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ARTOxford in Prints: 1675-1900PETER WHITFIELDFor more than three centuries Oxford has been the subject of fine illustrated books and engraved prints. The best of these historic prints are reproduced here to create a panorama of classical Oxford, with an accompanying text describing the origin of each building, institution or public event, together with the salient features of their history. Together they offer an instructive and captivating view of Oxford through the ages. 80 colour illustrations.

Hbk | 160pp | 9781851242467 | 2016.09 Bodleian Library | A$63 | NZ$74 245x278mm | UK

The Public Life of PhotographsTHIERRY GERVAISDo we understand a photograph differently if we encounter it in a newspaper rather than a book? In a photo album as opposed to framed on a museum wall? The “Public” Life of Photographs explores how the various ways that photographs have been made available to the public have influenced their reception. The reproducibility of photography has been the necessary tool in the creation of a mass visual culture. This generously illustrated book explores historical instances of the “public” life of photographic images—tracing the steps from the creation of photographs to their reception. 45 color and 45 black and white illustrations.Part of the Ryerson Image Centre series.

Hbk | 300pp | 9780262035194 | 2016.09 The MIT Press | A$70 | NZ$83 229x178mm | USA

Nonstop Metropolis: A New York City AtlasREBECCA SOLNIT AND JOSHUA JELLY-SCHAPIRONonstop Metropolis, the culminating volume in a trilogy of atlases, conveys innumerable, unbound experiences of New York City through twenty-six imaginative maps and informative essays. The contributors to this exquisitely designed and gorgeously illustrated volume celebrate New York City’s unique vitality, its incubation of the avant-garde, and its literary history, but they also critique its racial and economic inequality, environmental impact, and erasure of its past. Nonstop Metropolis allows us to excavate New York’s buried layers, to scrutinize its political heft, and to discover the unexpected in one of the most iconic cities in the world. It is both a challenge and homage to how New Yorkers think of their city, and how the world sees this capital of capitalism, culture, immigration, and more. 60 color images.See also Unfathomable City: A New Orleans Atlas (9780520274044) and Infinite City: A San Francisco Atlas (9780520262508).

Pbk | 232pp | 9780520285958 | 2016.09 University of California Press | A$53.95 | NZ$64 305x178mm | USA

Contemporary British Crafts: The Goodison Gift to the Fitzwilliam MuseumAMANDA GAMEThe remarkable gift of contemporary crafts bestowed on the Fitzwilliam Museum by Nicholas and Judith Goodison is the subject of this highly illustrated book. Built up over two decades, it numbers over 120 outstanding examples of contemporary ceramics, glass, furniture, woodwork, metalwork and jewellery by artists such as Martin Smith, Philip Eglin, Anna Dickinson, David Reekie, Alan Peters, David Poston, Adam Paxon and John Makepeace. The book contains a conversation between the editor and Nicholas Goodision, a fully illustrated catalogue, and a glossary of materials and techniques. It tells us much about the craft world and is a record of skill, great beauty and elegance of design. 200 illustrations.

Pbk | 256pp | 9781781300473 | 2016.09 Philip Wilson Publishers Ltd | A$44.95 | NZ$52.95 260x235mm | UK

Bicycle Design: An Illustrated History (New in Paperback)TONY HADLAND AND HANS-ERHARD LESSINGThe bicycle ranks as one of the most enduring, most widely used vehicles in the world, with more than a billion produced during almost two hundred years of cycling history. This book offers an authoritative and comprehensive account of the bicycle’s technical and historical evolution, from the earliest velocipedes (invented to fill the need for horseless transport during a shortage of oats) to modern racing bikes, mountain bikes, and recumbents. It traces the bicycle’s development in terms of materials, ergonomics, and vehicle physics, as carried out by inventors, entrepreneurs, and manufacturers. 306 illustrations.

Pbk | 584pp | 9780262529709 | 2016.08 The MIT Press | A$64 | NZ$74 229x178mm | USA

BUSINESSHow to Write a Marketing Plan 5edJOHN WESTWOODHow to Write a Marketing Plan provides a step-by-step guide to creating a successful marketing plan: from carrying out a marketing audit, setting objectives and devising budgets to writing, presenting and implementing the plan. With brand new content on producing mini-plans and seizing new opportunities quickly, it also contains the most current information on email marketing, web usage, mobile commerce and social media. Including helpful chapter summaries and a detailed sample marketing plan, How to Write a Marketing Plan is essential reading for anyone who wants to boost their product or business.Part of the Creating Success series.

Pbk | 192pp | 9780749475710 | 2016.09 Kogan Page | A$26.95 | NZ$31.95 216x138mm | UK


How to Write a Business Plan 5edBRIAN FINCHWhether you are starting or selling your own business, business plans are an essential and unavoidable part of the business cycle. How to Write a Business Plan gives you the expert guidance you need to make an impact with your plan, including advice on researching competitors, presenting your management skills and successfully communicating your strategic vision. Whether it is to raise finance, sell a business or develop a specific project, this is your one-stop guide to producing the most professional and convincing business plan for a new venture. Part of the Creating Success series.


Capital without Borders: Wealth Managers and the One PercentBROOKE HARRINGTONHow do the one percent keep getting richer despite financial crises and the myriad of taxes on income, capital gains, and inheritance? Brooke Harrington interviewed professionals who specialize in protecting the fortunes of the world’s richest people: wealth managers. To gain access to their tactics and mentality, she trained to become one of them. Based on sixty-five practitioner interviews—conducted in the traditional financial centers of Europe and the Americas as well as the up-and-coming tax havens of Africa, Asia, and the South Pacific—Capital without Borders gives voice for the first time to an elite that has worked quietly and unobtrusively to enrich the one percent.

Hbk | 310pp | 9780674743809 | 2016.08 Harvard University Press | A$62 | NZ$72 210x140mm | USA

A Brief History of Entrepreneurship: The Pioneers, Profiteers, and Racketeers Who Shaped Our WorldJOE CARLENThrough engaging vignettes, A Brief History of Entrepreneurship charts how the pursuit of profit by private individuals has been a prime mover in revolutionizing civilization. Entrepreneurs often butt up against processes, technologies, social conventions, and even laws. So, they circumvent, innovate, and violate to obtain what they want. This creative destruction has brought about overland and overseas trade, colonization, and a host of revolutionary technologies—from caffeinated beverages to the personal computer—that have transformed society. Consulting rich archival sources, including some that have never before been translated, Carlen maps the course of human history through nine episodes in which entrepreneurship reshaped our world.Part of the Columbia Business School Publishing series.

Hbk | 256pp | 9780231173049 | 2016.09 Columbia University Press | A$59.95 | NZ$71 229x152mm | USA

CAREERUnlocking Happiness at Work: How a Data- driven Happiness Strategy Fuels Purpose, Passion and PerformanceJENNIFER MOSSUnlocking Happiness at Work takes you on a journey into why and how leaders should become compassionate capitalists and ensure that their teams thrive. This book debunks the myth that happiness at work is a waste of time and demonstrates how it can deliver a more productive and engaged workforce, which can have real impact on the bottom line. Based on two decades of scientific research, real-time data, interviews and case studies, this book proves that happiness fuels higher performance, provides a greater sense of purpose and spreads passion throughout organizations.


The Young Professional’s Survival Guide: From Cab Fares to Moral Snares (New in Paperback)C GUNSALUSImagine yourself in your new job, doing your best to make a good impression—and your boss asks you to do something that doesn’t feel right, like fudge a sales report, or lie to a customer. You have no idea how to handle the situation, and your boss is hovering. When you’re caught off guard, under pressure from someone more powerful, it’s easy to make a mistake. And having made one, it’s easier to rationalize the next one. The Young Professional’s Survival Guide shows how to avoid these traps in the first place, and how to work through them if you can’t avoid them. “A useful guide to potential ethical issues faced by young people starting out in the workplace, and how to handle them.”—Publishers Weekly

Pbk | 224pp | 9780674970816 | 2016.09 Harvard University Press | A$39.95 | NZ$46.95 210x140mm | USA

CHILDREN’S BOOKSIn the Land of Elves (New Edition)DANIELA DRESCHERA new edition of this beautiful picture book from Daniela Drescher, author and illustrator of In the Land of Fairies. Full-spread watercolour illustrations reveal the secret world of the elves and their animal companions. In amongst the tree roots and fields, we see them at work and play through the seasons. Age Range: 4-7 years.

Hbk | 24pp | 9781782502425 | 2016.09 Floris Books | A$21.95 | NZ$23.95 180x245mm | UK


Pico the Gnome (New Gift Edition)MARTINA MULLEROne day, Pico the gnome goes for an evening stroll to collect firewood and ingredients for a stew, and falls asleep in the forest. He dreams of a fairy who tells him he will soon have to be brave. Sure enough, as dawn breaks, a giant thunders through the land, frightening all the animals and birds — but Pico uses quick thinking and kind words to bring about a happy ending. Generations of children have enjoyed Martina Müller’s classic picture book, illustrated in a handcrafted artistic style full of life and colour, and the tale — which captures the value of bridging differences — remains fully relevant today. Age Range: 4-7 years.


Tales of the Mushroom FolkSIGNE ASPELINThe mushroom folk are waking up from their winter sleep and emerging into the sunshine. Each family has its own characteristics and we get to know them well in these charming little tales. Meet the golden Coral Mushrooms, the bumpy Brain Mushrooms, the pale Parasol Mushrooms, the fat Puffballs, the smelly Stinkhorns and the regal Button Mushrooms. Age Range: 4-7 years.


My Luve’s Like a Red, Red RoseROBERT BURNSIn this beautifully illustrated picturebook version of Burns’ classic poem, the lyrics have been re-imagined to explore the special love between parent and child. A mother and daughter feature in everyday scenes such as playing in a garden, splashing in the sea and going to nursery, each inspired by Burns’ eloquent words. The illustrator - Ruchi Mhasane - has illustrated Selkie Girl (9781782501305), published by Floris in 2014. Age Range: 2-6 years.Part of the Picture Kelpies series.

Pbk | 24pp | 9781782503224 | 2016.09 Kelpies | A$16.95 | NZ$18.95 230x265mm | UK

ShadowsmithROSS MACKENZIEAre you brave?When mysterious Amelia Pigeon turns up at Kirby’s bedroom window in the dead of night, this is the question she asks him – immediately before they tumble into a world of ancient malevolent spirits who have torn their way into Kirby’s sleepy seaside village. Ross MacKenzie weaves a world of magic and adventure, which twists and turns magnificently and will keep thrilled young readers guessing right to the end. Age Range: 8-12 years.Part of the Kelpies series.

Pbk | 280pp | 9781782503040 | 2016.09 Kelpies | A$23.95 | NZ$27.95 198x130mm | UK

Otto and the Secret Light of ChristmasNORA SUROJEGIN AND PIRKKO-LIISA SUROJEGINOne day elfin seafarer, Otto, finds a postcard on the seashore showing pictures of beautiful sparkling lights in the night sky with the words, ‘The light of Christmas!’ If this ‘Christmas’ can brighten even the gloomiest Finnish winter, Otto decides he must find it. So he heads north, trudging through dark forests and skiing towards the fells of Lapland in search of the secret light of Christmas. On his way he meets the mighty Kekri, king of the forest, Niiu, a beautiful leaf fairy, a hungry badger, a friendly bear and the infamous Ironworm. But will he ever find the mysterious light he’s looking for, and will Christmas brighten Otto’s winter? Age Range: 6-10 years.


Pip the Gnome and the Christmas TreeADMAR KWANTPip the gnome gets help decorating a Christmas tree from his friends robin, rabbit and mouse. Discover the beautiful, natural things they bring: a red apple, soft woollen thread, golden straw and a bright, shiney rosehip. Colourful illustrations and simple words introduce very young children to the joy of preparing for Christmas. Soft, wintery colours illuminate the day from morning to dusk, ending with the glowing candle-lit tree. This board book is suited for an Age Range of 1-3 years.


Mary’s Little DonkeyGUNHILD SEHLIN AND HELENE MULLERA long time ago in the Holy Land lived a scruffy little donkey who hated hard work. And then he met gentle, kind Mary, and his world changed forever. When Mary and Joseph have to travel the long journey to Bethlehem, who can they rely on to get them there safely? This unique version of the traditional nativity story is told from the child friendly perspective of the little donkey, who grows in confidence and pride as Mary and Joseph place their trust in him. Age Range: 4-7 years.


Mary’s Little Donkey Advent CalendarHELENE MULLER AND GUNHILD SEHLINLift the flaps on this traditionally styled Advent calendar to reveal moments from Gunhild Sehlin’s beautiful Christmas story, accompanied by Hélène Muller’s exquisite illustrations. Each of the 24 windows opens to reveal a picture detail from the story and, on the back of the window, a short extract from the words of the story. In that way, the story of Mary and Joseph’s journey can be charmingly told, day by day, over the Advent season. (This card is drilled for hanging.)

Kit | 1pp | 9781782503279 | 2016.09 Floris Books | A$11.95 | NZ$12.95 470x290mm | UK


CHILDREN’S NON-FICTIONStay Cool and In Control with the Keep-Calm Guru: Wise Ways for Children to Regulate their Emotions and SensesLAUREN BRUKNERMeet the Keep-Calm Guru, our expert guide to the art of staying cool, calm, and in control in the face of overpowering feelings! This illustrated book introduces wise ways for children to recognize and cope with anxiety, anger, frustration, and other difficult emotions. Using everything from yoga poses and pressure holds, to deep breathing and relaxing coloring activities, the Keep-Calm Guru shows kids how to take back control and feel cool, calm, and just right. Suitable for children with sensory and emotional regulation difficulties aged approximately 7-14 years.

Hbk | 128pp | 9781785927140 | 2016.09 Jessica Kingsley Publishers | A$29.95 | NZ$35.95 246x173mm | UK

Something Very Sad Happened: A Toddler’s Guide to Understanding DeathBONNIE ZUCKERWhen a loved one dies, it can be hard to know how to explain it to a young child, particularly if you are grieving the loss yourself. Sensitively written and gently illustrated, Something Very Sad Happened explains death in developmentally appropriate terms for two- and three-year-old children. It reassures the child that it is okay to feel sad, and that love never dies. Includes a Note to Parents and Caregivers with more information about how to talk about death, answer your child’s questions, and maintain your connection throughout the grieving process. Age Range: 2-3 years.

Hbk | 32pp | 9781433822667 | 2016.08 Magination Press | A$27.95 | NZ$32.95 254x203mm | USA

Stickley Makes a Mistake! A Frog’s Guide to Trying AgainBRENDA MILESStickley didn’t like making mistakes. “Oh no!” he’d say, and he wouldn’t try again. He wanted to be perfect. With help from his Grandpa, Stickley learns to hop up, try again, and say “oh well” when he makes a mistake. Nobody’s perfect, and good things can happen — even when you make mistakes! Includes a Note to Parents, Caregivers, and Teachers with advice for helping children develop a healthy attitude towards making mistakes. Age Range: 4-8 years.


There’s a Cat in Our Class! A Tale About Getting Along JEANIE RANSOMMax, Rusty, Ginger, and Tanner assume without question that their new classmate is just like them…a DOG. Guess what? Samantha is NOT a dog, which leads to whole heap of questions. But in little time, all the tails in Miss Biscuit’s classroom start wagging, and Samantha is celebrated for the CAT she is, just in time for another new student! There’s a Cat in Our Class! is a kid-friendly exploration of diversity, teaching kids the value of not only accepting but embracing the differences of those around us. Includes a Note to Readers written by Gayle E. Pitman, PhD, that discusses how parents, teachers, and other adults can talk with children about diversity in a way that’s meaningful and effective. Age Range: 4-8 years.


COMPUTINGSoftware Design Decoded: 66 Ways Experts ThinkMARIAN PETRE AND ANDRE VAN DER HOEKWhat makes an expert software designer? It is more than experience or innate ability. Expert software designers have specific habits, learned practices, and observed principles that they apply deliberately during their design work. This book offers sixty-six insights, distilled from years of studying experts at work, that capture what successful software designers actually do to create great software. The book presents these insights in a series of two-page illustrated spreads, with the principle and a short explanatory text on one page, and a drawing on the facing page. For example, “Experts generate alternatives” is illustrated by the same few balloons turned into a set of very different balloon animals. The text is engaging and accessible; the drawings are thought-provoking and often playful. 66 illustrations.

Hbk | 200pp | 9780262035187 | 2016.08 The MIT Press | A$41.95 | NZ$47.95 156x137mm | USA

COOKINGHoly Smoke: The Big Book of North Carolina Barbecue 2ed (New in Paperback)JOHN REED AND DALE REEDNorth Carolina is home to the longest continuous barbecue tradition on the North American mainland. Now available for the first time in paperback, Holy Smoke is a passionate exploration of the lore, recipes, traditions, and people who have helped shape North Carolina’s signature slow-food dish. A new preface by the authors examines the latest news, good and bad, from the world of Tar Heel barbecue, and their updated guide to relevant writing, films, and websites is an essential.

Pbk | 336pp | 9781469629667 | 2016.07 The University of North Carolina Press 241x178mm | USA | A$53.95 | NZ$63


Learn to Cook 25 Southern Classics 3 Ways: Traditional, Contemporary, International JENNIFER BRULEJennifer Brule is on a mission, southern style, to teach people to cook. Her method: master twenty-five classic southern dishes, and then--using similar ingredients or cooking techniques or both--make two variations, one contemporary and one inspired by international tastes. Brule’s line-up of beloved southern dishes is irresistible in itself, but she aims to inspire enthusiasm and confidence to expand deliciously from there. The contemporary versions incorporate especially wholesome elements, such as unrefined grains and healthier fats, while the international versions offer popular global tastes. Color photographs of each dish illustrate the wide array of meats and fish, vegetables, side dishes, and desserts that can soon be on your table.

Hbk | 256pp | 9781469629124 | 2016.08 The University of North Carolina Press 229x178mm | USA | A$59.95 | NZ$70

CRAFTSTransparent Window Scenes Through the YearMICHAELA KRONSHAGE AND SYLVIA SCHWARTZBeautiful tissue-paper window scenes are a lovely way to bring colour and light into a home or classroom. This book has full instructions and templates for making a range of striking window transparencies that capture the mood of the seasons: yellow daffodils for spring, a red sailing boat for summer, orange leaves in autumn, a blue sled for snowy winter. Children will love seeing the transformation when colours are layered and the light falls through them. The projects in this book will support both beginner and expert in developing cutting and layering skills, and sparking children’s imaginations. Colour illustrations and black and white diagrams.

Pbk | 60pp | 9781782503255 | 2016.09 Floris Books | A$23.95 | NZ$27.95 229x210mm | UK

Knit Together, Share Together: Simple Knitting for All the FamilyMARJA DE HAANKnitting can bring generations together. This practical and beautifully illustrated book, which contains step-by-step knitting instructions and patterns, was inspired by a granddaughter knitting a simple doll’s sweater, her grandmother knitting the doll itself, and the girl’s mother knitting a matching sweater for her daughter. Even young children can learn to knit the basic stitches, and this book features projects suitable for every age and stage of experience: from simple dolls’ clothes for beginners, to sweaters for children and adults, and knitting the dolls themselves, which is more challenging. Knitting not only stimulates the mind and develops motor skills and dexterity but is also a way of creating something useful, with love, which can be cherished. 80 colour photographs.

Pbk | 88pp | 9781782503248 | 2016.09 Floris Books | A$31.95 | NZ$36.95 229x210mm | UK

CURRENT AFFAIRSThe Origins of Isis: Ideology, Tactics and Perception in the Middle EastSIMON MABON AND STEPHEN ROYLEWhile ISIS remains a relatively new phenomenon, it is important to consider the historical and local dynamics that have shaped the emergence of the group in the past decade. In this book Simon Mabon and Stephen Royle provide the reader with a comprehensive overview of the roots, tactics and ideology of the group, exploring the interactions of the various participants involved in the formative stages of ISIS. Based on original scholarly sources and first-hand research in the region, this book provides an authoritative and closely-analysed look at the emergence of one of the defining forces of the early twenty-first century.

Pbk | 256pp | 9781784536961 | 2016.09 I.B. Tauris | A$29.95 | NZ$34.95 216x138mm | UK

Under the Shadow: Rage and Revolution in Modern Turkey KAYA GENCTurkey stands at the crossroads of the Middle East--caught between the West and ISIS, Syria and Russia, and governed by an increasingly forceful leader. Acclaimed writer Kaya Genc has been covering his country for the past decade. In Under the Shadow he meets activists from both sides of Turkey’s political divide: Gezi park protestors who fought tear gas and batons to transform their country’s future, and supporters of Erdogan’s conservative vision who are no less passionate in their activism. He shows a divided society coming to terms with the 21st Century, and in doing so, gets to the heart of the compelling conflicts between history and modernity in the Middle East.


ENVIRONMENTEnvironmentalism of the RichPETER DAUVERGNEOver the last fifty years, environmentalism has emerged as a clear counterforce to the environmental destruction caused by industrialization, colonialism, and globalization. Activists and policymakers have fought hard to make the earth a better place to live. But has the environmental movement actually brought about meaningful progress toward global sustainability? Signs of global “unsustainability” are everywhere, from decreasing biodiversity to scarcity of fresh water to steadily rising greenhouse gas emissions. Meanwhile, as Peter Dauvergne points out in this provocative book, the environmental movement is increasingly dominated by the environmentalism of the rich—diverted into eco-business, eco-consumption, wilderness preservation, energy efficiency, and recycling.

Hbk | 232pp | 9780262034951 | 2016.08 The MIT Press | A$53.95 | NZ$64 229x152mm | USA


HEALTHAfter a Stroke: 500 Tips for Living Well 2edCLEO HUTTONAn essential resource for all stroke survivors and their families and caregivers, this edition has been updated and expanded and is written by a stroke survivor who has spent 24 years helping other survivors live life to the fullest potential. The second edition includes five totally new chapters, and covers the latest in stroke prevention, medical treatment, and rehabilitation to help survivors transition from being a patient to returning to a life well-lived. The book is filled with practical tips and support to help you cope with the lifestyle changes that come in the wake of a stroke.

Pbk | 176pp | 9781936303960 | 2016.09 Demos Health | A$27.95 | NZ$32.95 229x152mm | USA

HISTORYPasschendaele – The Untold Story 3edROBIN PRIOR AND TREVOR WILSONNo conflict of the Great War excites stronger emotions than the war in Flanders in the autumn of 1917, and no name better encapsulates the horror and apparent futility of the Western Front than Passchendaele. By its end there had been 275,000 Allied and 200,000 German casualties. Yet the territorial gains made by the Allies in four desperate months were won back by Germany in only three days the following March. The devastation at Passchendaele, the authors argue, was neither inevitable nor inescapable; perhaps it was not necessary at all. Using a substantial archive of official and private records, much of which has never been previously consulted, Trevor Wilson and Robin Prior provide the fullest account of the campaign ever published.Robin Prior is professor of history at Flinders University. Trevor Wilson is professor emeritus of history at the University of Adelaide.


Wonderful Things: A History of Egyptology: 3: From 1914 to the Twenty-First CenturyJASON THOMPSONThis, the third of a three-volume history of Egyptology, follows the progress of the discipline from the trauma of the First World War, through the vicissitudes of the twentieth century, and into Egyptology’s new horizons at the beginning of the twenty-first century. Wonderful Things affirms that the history of ancient Egypt has proved continually fascinating, but it also demonstrates that the history of Egyptology is no less so. Only by understanding how Egyptology has developed can we truly understand the Egyptian past.

Hbk | 448pp | 9789774167607 | 2016.08 The American University in Cairo Press 230x150mm | UK | A$64 | NZ$76

The Real Lives of Roman Britain (New in Paperback)GUY DE LA BEDOYEREThe Britain of the Roman Occupation is, in a way, an age that is dark to us. While the main events from 55 BC to AD 410 are little disputed, and the archaeological remains of villas, forts, walls, and cities explain a great deal, we lack a clear sense of individual lives. This book is the first to infuse the story of Britannia with a beating heart, the first to describe in detail who its inhabitants were and their place in our history. A lifelong specialist in Romano-British history, Guy de la Bedoyere is the first to recover the period exclusively as a human experience. 32 color illustrations.


The Rise of Thomas Cromwell: Power and Politics in the Reign of Henry VIII, 1485-1534 (New in Paperback)MICHAEL EVERETTHow much does the Thomas Cromwell of popular novels and television series resemble the real Cromwell? This meticulous study of Cromwell’s early political career expands and revises what has been understood concerning the life and talents of Henry VIII’s chief minister. Michael Everett provides a new and enlightening account of Cromwell’s rise to power, his influence on the king, his role in the Reformation, and his impact on the future of the nation. Controversially, Everett depicts Cromwell not as the fervent evangelical, Machiavellian politician, or the revolutionary administrator that earlier historians have perceived. Instead he reveals Cromwell as a highly capable and efficient servant of the Crown, rising to power not by masterminding Henry VIII’s split with Rome but rather by dint of exceptional skills as an administrator.


The Baltic: A History (New in Paperback)MICHAEL NORTHIn this overview of the Baltic region from the Vikings to the European Union, Michael North presents the sea and the lands that surround it as a Nordic Mediterranean, a maritime zone of shared influence, with its own distinct patterns of trade, cultural exchange, and conflict. Covering over a thousand years in a part of the world where seas have been much more connective than land, The Baltic: A History transforms the way we think about a body of water too often ignored in studies of the world’s major waterways.

Pbk | 448pp | 9780674970830 | 2016.09 Harvard University Press | A$52.95 | NZ$62 235x156mm | USA

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Lusitania – The Cultural History of a CatastropheWILLI JASPEROn May 7, 1915, the Lusitania, a large British luxury liner, was sunk by a German submarine off the Irish coast. Nearly 1,200 people, including 128 American citizens, lost their lives. The sinking of a civilian passenger vessel without warning was a scandal of international scale and helped precipitate the United States’ decision to enter the conflict. It also led to the immediate vilification of Germany. Though the ship’s sinking has preoccupied historians and the general public for over a century, until now the German side of the story has been largely untold. Drawing on varied German sources, historian Willi Jasper provides a comprehensive reappraisal of the sinking and its aftermath that focuses on the German reaction and psyche. 35 black and white illustrations.

Hbk | 240pp | 9780300221381 | 2016.09 Yale University Press | A$46.95 | NZ$53.95 216x140mm | UK

August 1914 – France, the Great War, and a Month That Changed the World ForeverBRUNO CABANESDrawing from diaries, personal correspondence, police reports, and government archives, Bruno Cabanes renders an intimate, narrative-driven study of the first weeks of World War I in France. Told from the perspective of ordinary women and men caught in the flood of mobilization, this revealing book deepens our understanding of the traumatic impact of war on soldiers and civilians alike. August 1914 was a finalist for a prestigious French book award, the Prix Femina for nonfiction, in 2014.


The Battle for Syria – Regional Rivalry in the New Middle EastCHRISTOPHER PHILLIPSMost accounts of Syria’s brutal, long-lasting civil war focus on a domestic contest that began in 2011 and only later drew foreign nations into the escalating violence. Christopher Phillips argues instead that the international dimension of Syria’s war was never secondary but was, from the very start, profoundly influenced by regional factors. Drawing on a plethora of original interviews, Phillips constructs a new narrative of Syria’s war. Without absolving the brutal Bashar al-Assad regime, the author untangles the varied external factors which explain the acceleration and endurance of the conflict, including the West’s strategy against ISIS. He concludes with hopeful insights for an end to Syria’s bloodshed.


Why Cold War Again?: How America Lost Post- Soviet RussiaSTEPHEN COHENThe new East-West conflict, which broke out over the Ukrainian crisis in 2014, but which long predated it and soon spread through Europe and to the Middle East, is potentially the worst US-Russian confrontation in more than fifty years — and the most fateful. A negotiated resolution is possible, but time may be running out. In this book, Stephen F. Cohen traces the history of this East-West relationship in the ‘Inter Cold War’ period — the years from the purported end of the preceding Cold War, in 1990-1991, to what he has long argued would be a new and even more dangerous Cold War. Cohen’s historical and contemporary analysis is insightful, thought-provoking and essential reading for anyone seeking to understand relations between the West and post-Soviet Russia.

Pbk | 224pp | 9781784536305 | 2016.05 I.B. Tauris | A$29.95 | NZ$34.95 UK

A Short History of Medieval Christianity G EVANSWhat did people really believe in the Middle Ages? Much of our sense of the medieval period has come down to us from the writings of the learned: the abbots, priors, magnates, scholastic theologians and others who between them, and across Christendom, controlled the machinery of church and state. For G R Evans too much emphasis has been placed on a governing elite. Her book finally gives proper weight to the neglected literature of demotic religion: the lives of saints; writings by those - including lay women - who had mystical experiences; and lively texts containing stories for popular edification. Part of the I. B. Tauris Short Histories series.


A Short History of the English Revolution and the Civil WarsDAVID J. APPLEBYA smouldering tinderbox of social, religious and constitutional revolution, mid-seventeenth-century England - soon followed by Scotland and Ireland - exploded into bitter conflict as dissenting members John Hampden and John Holles fled the Long Parliament and Charles Stuart raised his royal standard at Nottingham in 1642. In his atmospheric new history of an era once known simply as ‘the Troubles’ or as ‘the Great Rebellion’, David J Appleby shows how the ensuing conflagration turned the world upside down, as long-cherished assumptions about monarchy, social hierarchy and religious belief were consumed like so much parchment in the flame. Part of the I. B. Tauris Short Histories series.



A Short History of the Anglo-SaxonsHENRIETTA LEYSERThe era once known as the ‘Dark Ages’ was marked by stunning cultural advances, and Henrietta Leyser here offers a fresh analysis of exciting recent discoveries made in the archaeology and art of the Anglo-Saxon world. Arguing that the desperate struggle (led by Alfred the Great) against the Vikings helped define a distinctively English sensibility, the author explores relations with the indigenous British, the Anglo-Saxon conversion to Christianity, the ascendancy of Mercia and the rise of Wessex. This vivid history evokes both the emergent kingdoms of Alfred and Offa and the golden treasures of Sutton Hoo. It will appeal to students of early medieval history and to all those who wish to understand how England was born.Part of the I. B. Tauris Short Histories series.


A Short History of New Kingdom EgyptROBERT MORKOTNew Kingdom Egypt represented the zenith of Egyptian power and imperial prestige. This was the age of Egypt’s most famous rulers: of Queen Hatshepsut, who sent trade delegations to the Land of Punt. Of Amenhotep III, under whose aegis Egypt reached the high noon of its artistic expression and territorial ambition. Of the heretical religious reformer Akhenaten, whose dangerous experiment in monotheism and neglect of international affairs led to threatening incursions by the rival Hittites. And of Ramesses II (‘the Great’), who fought an epic chariot battle in 1274 BCE with the Hittite king Muwatalli II at Kadesh on the Orontes, culminating in the world’s first recorded peace treaty. Exploring the principal military engagements, pharaohs and events, A Short History of Imperial Egypt is a masterful survey of one of the greatest civilizations the world has ever known.Part of the I. B. Tauris Short Histories series.


LITERATUREThe Original Folk and Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm: The Complete (New in Paperback)JACOB GRIMM AND WILHELM GRIMMFor the first time, The Original Folk and Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm makes available in English all 156 stories from the 1812 and 1815 editions. These narrative gems, newly translated and brought together in one beautiful book, are accompanied by sumptuous new illustrations from award-winning artist Andrea Dezso. 20 halftones.

Pbk | 568pp | 9780691173221 | 2016.09 Princeton University Press | A$49.95 | NZ$60 210x149mm | USA

MIND, BODY, SPIRITBa Zi - The Four Pillars of Destiny: Understanding Character, Relationships and Potential Through Chinese Astrology SERGE AUGIERBaZi (Chinese astrology) is the key to understanding your own character and the characters of others. This book explains how it works and how to draw up and interpret a basic chart. Detailed and practical information is given on the strengths and weaknesses of each character type and how these affect your everyday interactions.

Pbk | 144pp | 9781848192904 | 2016.09 Singing Dragon | A$32.95 | NZ$38.95 197x130mm | UK

Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches - TianGan DiZhi: The Heart of Chinese Wisdom Traditions (New in Paperback)ZHONGXIAN WU AND KARIN TAYLOR WUEssential reading for serious students of Chinese practical arts, including medicine, martial arts and FengShui, Master Zhongxian Wu and Dr Karin Taylor Wu provide a detailed explanation of the 22 GanZhi symbols in this book, outlining the characteristics of each, and their interactions and relationships. The ten symbols of Gan express the Yin or Yang perspective of Five Elements and embody the Way of Heaven. The 12 symbols of Zhi, made manifest in the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac, hold the root of each Element and embrace the Way of Earth. Poetic summaries from the Song dynasty give the reader a deep understanding of the nature of each Stem and their relationship to each other. A set of study cards (9781848191501), also published by Singing Dragon, are available to accompany this book.

Pbk | 256pp | 9781848192089 | 2016.08 Singing Dragon | A$44.95 | NZ$51.95 254x178mm | UK

Living Zen Remindfully: Retraining Subconscious AwarenessJAMES AUSTINThis is a book for readers who want to probe more deeply into mindfulness. It goes beyond the casual, once-in-awhile meditation in popular culture, grounding mindfulness in daily practice, Zen teachings, and recent research in neuroscience. In Living Zen Remindfully, James Austin, author of the ground breaking Zen and the Brain (9780262511094), describes authentic Zen training—the commitment to a process of regular, ongoing daily life practice. This training process enables us to unlearn unfruitful habits, develop more wholesome ones, and lead a more genuinely creative life.

Hbk | 272pp | 9780262035088 | 2016.09 The MIT Press | A$66 | NZ$78 203x137mm | USA


MUSICPressed for All Time: Producing the Great Jazz Albums from Louis Armstrong and Billie Holiday to Miles Davis and Diana KrallMICHAEL JARRETTIn histories of music, producers tend to fall by the wayside--generally unknown and seldom acknowledged. But without them and their contributions to the art form, we’d have little on record of some of the most important music ever created. Discover the stories behind some of jazz’s best-selling and most influential albums in this collection of oral histories gathered by music scholar and writer Michael Jarrett. Packed with fascinating stories and fresh perspectives on over 200 albums and artists, including legends such as Louis Armstrong, John Coltrane, and Miles Davis, as well as contemporary artists such as Diana Krall and Norah Jones, Pressed for All Time tells the unknown stories of the men and women who helped to shape the quintessential American sound.

Hbk | 352pp | 9781469630588 | 2016.09 The University of North Carolina Press 235x155mm | USA | A$63 | NZ$74

NATURAL HISTORYThe Princeton Field Guide to Dinosaurs 2edGREGORY PAULThe best-selling Princeton Field Guide to Dinosaurs remains the must-have book for anyone who loves dinosaurs, from amateur enthusiasts to professional paleontologists. Now extensively revised and expanded, this dazzlingly illustrated large-format edition features some 100 new dinosaur species and 200 new and updated illustrations, bringing readers up to the minute on the latest discoveries and research that are radically transforming what we know about dinosaurs and their world. 156 color illustrations, 520 black and white illustrations and 8 color maps.Part of the Princeton Field Guides series.

Hbk | 416pp | 9780691167664 | 2016.09 Princeton University Press | A$82 | NZ$98 279x216mm | USA

Bee Time: Lessons from the Hive (New in Paperback) MARK WINSTONBeing among bees is a full-body experience, Mark Winston writes. Bee Time presents his reflections on three decades spent studying these remarkable creatures, and on the lessons they can teach about how humans might better interact with one another and the natural world, from the boardroom to urban design to agricultural ecosystems. The relationship between bees and people has not always been benign. Bee populations are diminishing due to human impact, and we cannot afford to ignore what the demise of bees tells us about our own tenuous affiliation with nature. Toxic interactions between pesticides and bee diseases have been particularly harmful, foreshadowing similar effects of pesticides on human health. There is much to learn from bees in how they respond to these challenges. In sustaining their societies, bees teach us ways to sustain our own.

Pbk | 296pp | 9780674970854 | 2016.08 Harvard University Press | A$41.95 | NZ$48.95 210x140mm | USA

PARENTINGParenting Through the Storm: Find Help, Hope, and Strength When Your Child Has Psychological ProblemsANN DOUGLASRaising a child with a psychological condition is a “perfect storm” of stress, heartache, and hard work. Ann Douglas knows firsthand just how daunting it can be--and what a difference knowledge and support can make. Each of her four children (now grown and thriving) has dealt with one or more mental health challenges, and Douglas shares what she has learned about coping with the emotional roller coaster, finding the best treatments, helping kids manage their symptoms and succeed academically, and keeping the family strong. Voices of numerous other parents who have weathered the storm are interwoven with advice from leading child psychologists. Douglas cuts through the often-confusing clinical jargon and speaks to parents from the heart about what matters most: the well-being of their kids.

Pbk | 276pp | 9781462526772 | 2016.09 The Guilford Press | A$33.95 | NZ$39.95 229x152mm | USA

PHILOSOPHYThe Edge of Reason – A Rational Skeptic in an Irrational WorldJULIAN BAGGINIReason, long held as the highest human achievement, is under siege. According to Aristotle, the capacity for reason sets us apart from other animals, yet today it has ceased to be a universally admired faculty. Rationality and reason have become political, disputed concepts, subject to easy dismissal. Julian Baggini argues eloquently that we must recover our reason and reassess its proper place, neither too highly exalted nor completely maligned.


One World Now – The Ethics of Globalization (New in Paperback)PETER SINGER One World Now seamlessly integrates major developments of the past decade into Peter Singer’s classic text on the ethics of globalization, One World. Singer, often described as the world’s most influential philosopher, here addresses such essential concerns as climate change, economic globalization, foreign aid, human rights, immigration and the responsibility to protect people from genocide and crimes against humanity, whatever country they may be in. Every issue is considered from an ethical perspective.Peter Singer is professor of bioethics at Princeton University and laureate professor at the University of Melbourne. He lives in New York, NY.


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POPULAR CULTUREReading the Comments: Likers, Haters, and Manipulators at the Bottom of the Web (New in Paperback)JOSEPH REAGLEOnline comment can be informative or misleading, entertaining or maddening. Haters and manipulators often seem to monopolize the conversation. Some comments are off-topic, or even topic-less. In this book, Joseph Reagle urges us to read the comments. Conversations “on the bottom half of the Internet,” he argues, can tell us much about human nature and social behavior. He considers the way comment—a nonstop stream of social quantification and ranking—affects our self-esteem and well-being. And he examines how comment is puzzling—short and asynchronous, these messages can be slap-dash, confusing, amusing, revealing, and weird, shedding context in their passage through the Internet, prompting readers to comment in turn, “WTF?!?”

Pbk | 240pp | 9780262529884 | 2016.08 The MIT Press | A$38.95 | NZ$44.95 229x152mm | USA

POPULAR SCIENCEQBism: The Future of Quantum PhysicsHANS VON BAEYERShort for Quantum Bayesianism, QBism adapts conventional features of quantum mechanics in light of a revised understanding of probability. Using commonsense language, without the equations or weirdness of conventional quantum theory, Hans Christian von Baeyer clarifies the meaning of quantum mechanics and suggests a new approach to general physics.“Physicists all agree on how to do calculations using quantum mechanics and disagree markedly on what those calculations really mean. With his customary humor and elegance, Professor von Baeyer walks us through one of the more recent attempts to understand the mysterious world inside the atom.”—James Trefil, Professor of Physics, George Mason University, and the author of Science in World History

Hbk | 240pp | 9780674504646 | 2016.09 Harvard University Press | A$51.95 | NZ$59.95 190x127mm | USA

Intelligence in the Flesh: Why Your Mind Needs Your Body Much More Than It Thinks (New in Paperback)GUY CLAXTONIf you think that intelligence emanates from the mind and that reasoning necessitates the suppression of emotion, you’d better think again—or rather not “think” at all. In his provocative new book, Guy Claxton draws on the latest findings in neuroscience and psychology to reveal how our bodies—long dismissed as mere conveyances—actually constitute the core of our intelligent life. From the endocrinal means by which our organs communicate to the instantaneous decision-making prompted by external phenomena, our bodies are able to perform intelligent computations that we either overlook or wrongly attribute to our brains. Embodied intelligence is one of the most exciting areas in contemporary philosophy and neuropsychology, and Claxton shows how the privilege given to cerebral thinking has taken a toll on modern society.


The Outer Limits of Reason: What Science, Mathematics, and Logic Cannot Tell Us (New in Paperback)NOSON YANOFSKYMany books explain what is known about the universe. This book investigates what cannot be known. Rather than exploring the amazing facts that science, mathematics, and reason have revealed to us, this work studies what science, mathematics, and reason tell us cannot be revealed. In The Outer Limits of Reason, Noson Yanofsky considers what cannot be predicted, described, or known, and what will never be understood. He discusses the limitations of computers, physics, logic, and our own thought processes. Moving from the concrete to the abstract, from problems of everyday language to straightforward philosophical questions to the formalities of physics and mathematics, Yanofsky demonstrates a myriad of unsolvable problems and paradoxes.

Pbk | 424pp | 9780262529846 | 2016.09 The MIT Press | A$46.95 | NZ$54.95 229x152mm | USA

Missed Information: Better Information for Building a Wealthier, More Sustainable FutureDAVID SAROKIN AND JAY SCHULKINInformation is power. Yet despite the avalanche of data available in today’s information age, neither institutions nor individuals get the information they truly need to make well-informed decisions. Sarokin and Schulkin argue that freely flowing information helps systems run more efficiently and that incomplete information does just the opposite. It’s easier to comparison shop for microwave ovens than for doctors or hospitals because of information gaps that hinder the entire health-care system. Better information about such social ills as child labor and pollution can help consumers support more sustainable products. The authors examine the opacity of corporate annual reports, the impenetrability of government secrets, and emerging techniques of “information foraging.” The information imbalance of power can be reconfigured, they argue, with greater and more meaningful transparency from government and corporations.


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SPORTBad Call: Technology’s Attack on Referees and Umpires and How to Fix ItHARRY COLLINS, ROBERT EVANS AND CHRISTOPHER HIGGINSGood call or bad call, referees and umpires have always had the final say in sports. Bad calls are more visible: plays are televised backward and forward and in slow motion. New technologies—the Hawk-Eye system used in tennis and cricket, for example, and the goal-line technology used in English football—introduced to correct bad calls sometimes get it right and sometimes get it wrong, but always undermine the authority of referees and umpires. Bad Call looks at the technologies used to make refereeing decisions in sports, analyzes them in action, and explains the consequences. Part of the Inside Technology series.


TECHNOLOGYDriverless: Intelligent Cars and the Road AheadHOD LIPSON AND MELBA KURMANIn the year 2014, Google fired a shot heard all the way to Detroit. Google’s newest driverless car had no steering wheel and no brakes. The message was clear: cars of the future will be born fully autonomous, with no human driver needed. In the coming decade, self-driving cars will hit the streets, rearranging established industries and reshaping cities, giving us new choices in where we live and how we work and play. In this book, Hod Lipson and Melba Kurman offer readers insight into the risks and benefits of driverless cars and and a lucid and engaging explanation of the enabling technology.


The End of Ownership: Personal Property in the Digital EconomyAARON PERZANOWSKI AND JASON SCHULTZIf you buy a book at the bookstore, you own it. You can take it home, scribble in the margins, put in on the shelf, lend it to a friend, sell it at a garage sale. But is the same thing true for the ebooks or other digital goods you buy? Retailers and copyright holders argue that you don’t own those purchases, you merely license them. That means your ebook vendor can delete the book from your device without warning or explanation—as Amazon deleted Orwell’s 1984 from the Kindles of surprised readers several years ago. These readers thought they owned their copies of 1984. Until, it turned out, they didn’t. In The End of Ownership, Aaron Perzanowski and Jason Schultz explore how notions of ownership have shifted in the digital marketplace, and make an argument for the benefits of personal property. Part of the The Information Society Series.


TRAVELAndalucia: A Literary Guide for TravellersANDREW EDWARDS AND SUZANNE EDWARDSAndalucia is the quintessence of Spain and yet, historically and culturally, it is utterly unlike the rest of the country. Its literary history began with the Romans and reached an early flowering when Arabic poets drew on centuries of literary tradition, together with the landscapes and passions of Moorish Spain. Later, Prosper Merimee, Byron and Washington Irving forged legends of exotic southern Spain that persist to this day and Spanish writers themselves captured the rich passions of Andalucian culture, from Cervantes’ Seville to the Cordoba of Baroque poet Luis de Gongora and Lorca’s ‘hidden Andalucia’. With the advent of the Civil War, a new generation flocked to Andalucia and were inspired to write some of the Twentieth Century’s most iconic works of literature, from Hemingway’s For Whom the Bell Tolls to Orwell’s Homage to Catalonia and Gerald Brenan’s The Spanish Labyrinth. As vibrant and compelling as the region itself, Andalucia: A Literary Guide for Travellers illuminates the very soul of Spain. Part of the Literary Guides for Travellers series.


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