Ken Booth Poradie kníh (chronologicky)

The North East Coast presents a selection of true-life accounts from the region's fascinating maritime and seafaring history. Ken Smith throws the spotlight on such exciting episodes as Grace Darling and the rescue of survivors from the Forfarshire, the birth of the first purpose-built lifeboat and the career of the Mauretania.

The extraordinary story of a true hermit, an alternative way of life and endless isolation in the Scottish Highlands. Written with Will Millard, Ken Smith's The Way of the Hermit is an unforgettable journey of discovery, as one man pits his wits against the wilderness for four decades.

Focusing on the interplay between military power and international relations, this comprehensive work explores both theoretical frameworks and practical policy implications of strategic studies. It posits that military power is essential to the international system, emphasizing that strategy serves as the mechanism for leveraging military capabilities to fulfill political goals.

A second humorous novel based on the outrageous antics and practical jokes of local characters from the author's early life in the rural South Wales Valleys in the 1960s and 1970s. By the author of the very popular and funny Tales from My Welsh Village (Y Lolfa, 2018).

Newcastle's colourful and sometimes dramatic history is brought to life in this series of varied tales spanning several hundred years. Including some of the most fascinating accounts from his previous books, Newcastle author and historian Ken Smith presents a selection of truelife stories from the city's stirring past.

A bumper collection of the decade's funniest stories, as published every day in The Herald's 'Diary' column, gathered together for you to enjoy all over again.

Focusing on the impact of cultural distortions, this study explores how ethnocentrism influences military strategy and its execution. It highlights the significance of understanding these biases to mitigate risks of failure, especially in a contemporary landscape marked by racial, cultural, and religious conflicts. Aimed at students of military and strategic studies, the book offers insights into addressing the challenges posed by ethnocentrism, promoting a more nuanced approach to strategy in a diverse world.

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Realist assumptions of security studies increasingly have been challenged by an approach that places the human being, rather than the state, at the center of security concerns. This book is structured around three concepts - security, community, and emancipation - that arguably are central to the future shape of world politics.

Focusing on the aftermath of September 11, 2001, this collection features insights from prominent thinkers on the implications of international terrorism for global order. It examines how the attacks on the world's sole superpower have set a new agenda, shaping the ongoing struggle against terrorism and its broader regional and global consequences. The book goes beyond immediate concerns to explore the potential for redefining global politics in light of these events, making it a crucial resource for understanding future international relations.