TITLES

NORTH KOREA

The Kim family, North Korea's dominant political dynasty since the 20th century, maintains an unyielding hold on power in a repressive communist dictatorship. Isolated from the world, the regime relies on weapons sales for survival, while its people suffer from starvation due to a refusal of international trade or aid. Ramon Pacheco Pardo, drawing on firsthand experience, examines the regime's origins, its insecurity-driven actions, and the global security implications arising from its nuclear capabilities and arms exports to Russia, Iran, and Syria. Pardo also explores the regime's complex relationships with the United States, Japan, South Korea, and China.

NUDGING

Nudging is a controversial technique for changing people's behaviours. It burst into public consciousness in the early 2000s with the launch of "nudge units" and departments in government.

THE CULTURAL THEORY OF CORRUPTION

Based on 12 years of research on corruption across the globe, this book presents four empirical case studies which illustrate the cultural, cognitive, and social implications of corruption. Davide Torsello examines the socio-institutional, organizational, and cognitive-hermeneutical aspects of the cultural theory model of corruption.

RELIGION AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

This book explores the global impact of Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Shintoism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam on public administration. Using an international and comparative approach, it analyzes the social and public dimensions of religion, employing a methodologically agnostic perspective. The book offers a unique theoretical lens to examine how religions influence organizational dynamics, public service motivation, bureaucratic discretion, government funding, and social cohesion. Valuable for students, scholars, and policymakers, it provides fresh insights into the relationship between religion and public administration.

INSPIRED BY DATA

Exploring the profound impact of generative AI on corporate discourse, this guide navigates the delicate balance between AI as a creative tool and the enduring principles of human creativity. Fueled by insights from industry luminaries and compelling case studies, it challenges norms, advocating for a future where technology liberates rather than confines corporate communication.

THE RISE OF ALGORITHMIC SOCIETY AND THE STRATEGIC ROLE OF ARTS AND CULTURE

Illustrating the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and changes it has generated in the economy, society and culture, this expansive book continues the debate concerning the digital revolution and the rise of the algorithmic society.

PYROMANIA

We are the only species that uses fire. It has determined how we have made our home on this planet and it has propelled us to the role of the dominant species in the biosphere. But at the heart of contemporary climate change is the process of combustion. Simon Dalby explores what a life without burning things might look like, and how we might get there.

THE ALPHABET OF SUSTAINABILITY

Sustainability, the current trend in politics, business, and products, is often criticized for being overused. However, this book showcases 26 companies, from Alce Nero to Zordan, proving that genuine sustainability efforts yield long-term rewards. It highlights a shift needed from policymakers to consumers, fostering a language fit for the challenges of the 21st century.

THIJS DOESN'T LIKE ICE CREAM

It's Thijs' best friend (6)'s birthday. But Thijs doesn't feel like partying, because there are a lot of things he doesn't like. He and his mother go to the food doctor. In small steps she teaches him to eat ice cream. With discussion questions and color illustrations. Under supervision from approx. 5 to 8 years.

JESUS BEYOND PATRIARCHAL STEREOTYPES

Through the liberating scope of his humanity, Jesus appears to be the greatest counter-proposal to patriarchal society, offering himself as a definitely alternative model.

FREEDOM

A fascinating exploration of this most intriguing and important philosophical question -one that impacts most directly on our lives-, which takes us to the heart of what we are, and by understanding our freedom shows our extraordinary nature more clearly.

LOGOS

A formidable analysis brought to bear on the many challenges we face when trying to make sense of our sense-making.

THE RENAISSANCE IN ITALY

An excellent and novel view of the Italian Renaissance

SEVEN MYTHS OF MILITARY HISTORY

From the so-called 'Western Way of War' to its sister-myth, technological determinism, to the ‘academic party game’ of once-faddish ‘Military Revolutions,’ the book shows that while myths about history may be fun, myth busting is the most fun of all.

AMERICAN FASCISTS

QAnon conspiracy theorists, white supremacists, armed militias, the radical right, all Trump orphans who want revolution

THE ANTHROPOCENE

The Anthropocene is an authoritative desk-top reference work for students of geography, the environment and sustainability.

HIDDEN FACES

Dali's only novel
‘As far back as 1922 the great poet Garcia Lorca had predicted that I was destined for a literary career and had suggested that my future lie precisely in the “pure novel”.’

AN INSIGNIFICANT MAN

With humor, audacity, tenderness and emotion, this story recounts the unusual itinerary of a very ordinary person who, little by little, walks towards a happiness that he has long forbidden to himself.

MISIA TURAN

The new novel by Alek Popov: a story that explores society by means of irony. Everyone there get what they deserve.

BOMBSHELL

It is based on secret police files, the actress’s diary, and interviews including an astonishing confession from actor Peter Lawford - the Kennedys’ brother-in-law who was there on the night she died.
Marilyn, her diary reveals, was enraged that the Kennedys were treating her “like a whore” and was threatening to spill the beans.
Was she killed to silence her and save the country’s political royalty from embarrassment?