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UFOs and The White House: What Did Our Presidents Know and When Did They Know It?
by William J. Birnes Joel MartinThe author team that wrote the upcoming Skyhorse title Edison vs. Tesla, as well as The Haunting of the Presidents and other titles about the weird, the supernatural, and the unexplained, turn their attention to the oval office for a unique view of UFOs in America and more specifically, what America's presidents--from Washington to Obama--have witnessed and believed. <p><p> Most of us know that George Washington was heavily involved with the secret society the Freemasons. But how many of us know about George Washington's UFO sighting during the terrible winter at Valley Forge, and how the experience guided his future?Marilyn Monroe is rumored to have had UFO intel that she gained via pillow-talk from JFK. <p> Under Nixon's presidency we orbited and walked upon the surface the moon while almost at the same time the Air Force was exploiting the Air Force as scientific cover for its decision to terminate Project Blue Book. Jimmie Carter was visited by UFOs multiple times. UFOs and the White House is an oft-overlooked glimpse at history that will appeal to historians as well as advocates of the paranormal.
UFOs, ETs, and Alien Abductions: A Scientist Looks at the Evidence
by Don Donderi“A splendid book compiling the extensive evidence justifying his courageous and clear conclusion that some UFOs are extraterrestrial spacecraft.” —Stanton T. Friedman, author of Flying Saucers and SciencePsychologist and researcher Don Donderi examines the evidence and research from the past several decades on the changing nature of UFOs. He looks at why the scientific establishment takes a dim view of UFOs and abduction evidence and examines how the US government has collected and suppressed UFO evidence.UFOs, ETs, and Alien Abductions is a wide-ranging examination of all things off-planet that falls into three sections . . . UFOs: evidence and belief between 1947 through 1965 and Cold War mysteriesThe changing nature of UFO phenomenon from 1965 to the present, which makes the case for the existence of humanoid crew members seen in and around landed UFOs. This section also examines six well-documented abduction cases, and includes the author detailing his own research involvement with the evidence. He refutes the belief that all abductees are mentally disturbed and that a psychological disturbance explains the experience.The third section is devoted to a very meaty and controversial analysis of science, politics, and UFOs.“An excellent study of the UFO phenomenon and the scientific community’s reaction to it.” —David M. Jacobs, author of The Threat: Revealing the Secret Alien Agenda“A bold summation of the case for extraterrestrial UFOs, which explains why science has rejected these data and tells us how the UFO phenomenon is potentially important for all mankind.” —Mark Rodeghier, president and scientific director of the J. Allen Hynek Center for UFO Studies
UK Banks and the Lessons of the Great Financial Crisis (Building a Sustainable Political Economy: SPERI Research & Policy)
by Adam BarberThis book demonstrates the variation in the reaction of the UK’s ‘big four’ banks – RBS, Lloyds, Barclays and HSBC – to the Great Financial Crisis 2008. Over a decade on from the financial crisis, this book asks: have banks in the UK learned lessons from the crisis? Bank learning in the UK after the Great Financial Crisis is something we need to know more about. Whether banks are now safer and more likely to aid rather than disrupt the economy are important questions of social relevance. Through a documentary analysis of Britain’s ‘big four’ banks in the post-crisis decade (2008–2018), this book demonstrates that while some institutions have become more risk averse and display positive signs of learning, others have shown little evidence of change. The book uses notions of agency, path dependency and structural competitive pressures to explain these inter-bank variations of behaviour. This book contributes to wider post-crash structural debates about growth, markets, and regulatory reform, showing how the agency of banks has played a vital role in driving the reform process.
UK Communication Strategies for Afghanistan, 2001–2014
by Thomas W. CawkwellThe war in Afghanistan came to an end in 2014 after nearly thirteen years of conflict. Throughout that period, British officials have described UK operations there in various conflicting and often contradictory ways; as a counter-terrorism mission, a stabilisation mission, and a counter-narcotics mission, respectively. This book investigates how the war was ’sold’ to the British public and how Britain’s ’transnational’ foreign and defence policy impacted on the unfolding of UK strategy in Afghanistan and the way it was communicated. It argues that because the UK’s foreign and defence policy is transnationally-oriented - meaning that it is foundationally aimed at maintaining alliance with the United States and the institutional coherence of NATO - UK strategy is contingent upon collective security and, crucially, is fundamentally concerned with the means of policy (maintaining alliances) over the ends (using alliances to effect change). Explaining the inalienability of collective security systems to national security is no easy task, however, and, when faced with the adversities of Afghanistan, the UK state has since 2008 instead opted to describe the significance of Afghanistan in narrow, nation-centric, counter-terrorist concerns in order to maintain public support for collective security operations there whilst, paradoxically, framing the conflict in a manner that avoids talking about the transnational structure and purpose of the mission. This kind of ’strategic’ communication is increasingly becoming a focus of the UK state as it faces a transnational dilemma of maintaining its collective security bonds whilst facing a public increasingly sceptical of liberal interventionism.
UK Government & Politics Annual Update 2014
by Eric Magee Neil McnaughtonFeaturing information and analysis of recent events in UK politics, UK Government & Politics Annual Update provides you with topical material to draw on for tasks throughout your course, and for answering examination questions. Written by experienced teachers and edited by an acknowledged expert in the field of UK politics, this is the book you need if you are aiming for the highest grades at AS. - Reviews all the key events and developments in UK politics that you need to know - Up-to-date examples and data to help you present knowledgeable and persuasive arguments - Written by experienced authors who know what you need to know to get your top grades - The perfect update for your textbook, bringing you right up to date with all the topical material you need to achieve your best in your exams Contents: Chapter 1 2013 elections: who won and does it matter? Chapter 2 UKIP: a new political force or merely a protest group? Chapter 3 Political parties: are they ideology-free zones? Chapter 4 Welfare reform: real change or just cost-cutting? Chapter 5 Lobby and all-party groups: a threat to democracy? Chapter 6 E-petitions: a form of democratic renewal? Chapter 7 Boris Johnson: Britain's next Conservative prime minister? Chapter 8 Select committees: are they effective? Chapter 9 'Civil servants advise, ministers decide': fact or fiction? Chapter 10 Rights: is the European Convention on Human Rights Chapter 11 Briefings
UK Government & Politics Annual Update 2015
by Neil McnaughtonFeaturing information and analysis of recent events in UK politics, UK Government & Politics Annual Update provides you with topical material to draw on for tasks throughout your course, and for answering examination questions. Written by an experienced teacher and examiner and edited by an acknowledged expert in the field of UK politics, this is the book you need if you are aiming for the highest grades at AS.- Reviews all the key events and developments in UK politics that you need to know- Up-to-date examples and data to help you present knowledgeable and persuasive arguments- Written by an experienced teacher and examiner who knows what you need to know to get your top grades- The perfect update for your textbook, bringing you right up to date with all the topical material you need to achieve your best in your examsContents 1. 2014 Euro-elections: an earthquake in British politics?2. Scottish independence referendum: why did the 'No' campaign win?3. Devolution: where now for devolution? 4. 2010-15 fixed-term parliament: has it worked?5. Liberal Democrats: closer to Labour or the Conservatives?6. Pressure groups: have the internet and social media affected their activities?7. The Cabinet reshuffle: a ruthless display of prime ministerial power?8. Prime Minister's Questions: more than just a pantomime?9. Ed Miliband: the wrong brother?10. Briefings
UK Government & Politics Annual Update 2018
by Neil McNaughtonTopical reading essential for exam success.- Review all the key developments in UK politics from the last year, with expert analysis you can draw on both throughout your course and in the exams- Go beyond your textbooks to build a bank of up-to-date examples and data, helping you develop knowledgeable and persuasive arguments- Know how to hit the highest grades with guidance from experienced teachers and authors, Neil McNaughton and Eric MageeContentsChapter 1: The 2017 general election: an earthquake or just a tremor?Chapter 2: After the 2017 general election: governing without a majorityChapter 3: City and regional mayors: how much power do they really have?Chapter 4: The Central Executive: what happened to collective responsibility?Chapter 5: Pluralism: Does social media enhance or threaten democracy?Chapter 6: The Supreme Court: is it too powerful?Chapter 7: Pressure groups: three contemporary case studies (the Fawcett Society, the Taxpayers' Alliance, UK Finance)Chapter 8: Time for a British Bill of Rights?Chapter 9: European Union: what are the key issues for Brexit?Chapter 10: Scotland: is nationalism in terminal decline?
UK Government & Politics: General Election 2015
by Eric Magee Neil McnaughtonFull coverage and analysis of possibly the most significant, and certainly most interesting, election in modern times.Written by an experienced teacher and examiner, and edited by an acknowledged expert in the field of UK politics, this update provides you with topical material to draw on for tasks throughout your course, and for answering examination questions.- Examines the parties' election campaigns, manifestos and policies - Reviews and explains the results, as well as looking at the task ahead for the new government- The perfect update for your textbook, bringing you right up to date with all the topical material you need to achieve your best in your examsTopics covered:- a comparison of the party manifestos- the impact of the televised debates- the result: who won, who lost, and why- the formation of the new government- the emerging new party system- whether the first-past-the-post electoral system can survive- how the result will affect the devolution debate- where now for UK politics?toral system can survive - how the result will affect the devolution debate - where now for UK politics?
UK Government and Politics for A-level Sixth Edition
by Eric Magee Paul Fairclough Philip Lynch Toby Cooper- Comprehensive coverage and analysis of relevant political developments helps develop students' knowledge and key skills-Up-to-date examples, case studies and debate feature will improve students' grasp of contemporary developments in UK politics-Includes more synoptic links to help students understand how different topics within the A-level link together -Includes quickfire knowledge-check questions and summaries of key content to help consolidate knowledge and understanding -Features exam-style questions throughout, helping students improve their analysis and evaluation skills-Provides answer guidance for exam-style questions online at www.hoddereducation.co.uk/xxx
UK Government and Politics for A-level Sixth Edition
by Eric Magee Paul Fairclough Philip Lynch Toby Cooper- Comprehensive coverage and analysis of relevant political developments helps develop students' knowledge and key skills-Up-to-date examples, case studies and debate feature will improve students' grasp of contemporary developments in UK politics-Includes more synoptic links to help students understand how different topics within the A-level link together -Includes quickfire knowledge-check questions and summaries of key content to help consolidate knowledge and understanding -Features exam-style questions throughout, helping students improve their analysis and evaluation skills-Provides answer guidance for exam-style questions online at www.hoddereducation.co.uk/xxx
UK Government and Politics for AS/A-level (Fifth Edition)
by Paul Fairclough Philip Lynch Toby CooperDownload a pre-election eInspection copy today, to start your lesson planning for September 2017.Inspire political thinking with our bestselling politics textbook, fully updated the new 2017 specifications. Help students get their best grade with political commentary and analysis; the final edition of the book will include coverage of the June 2017 general election results.Covering key topics for all exam boards, this textbook puts politics in context with topical analysis of politics today and how UK governmental and political history shaped current events and thinking.- Extend knowledge and improve key skills with comprehensive coverage and analysis of relevant political developments, including possible consequences of Brexit, such as its effect on Scottish independence- Understand how different topics within the A-level link together with the new Synoptic Links feature- Develop key analysis and evaluation skills with activities and case studies throughout the textbook - look out for Debate, Case Study and Activity boxes- Clarify knowledge and understanding of political language with summaries and explanations of key terms- Test and develop understanding of key topics with exam focus sections tailored to the new Politics specifications
UK Government and Politics for AS/A-level (Fifth Edition)
by Paul Fairclough Philip Lynch Toby CooperExam Board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR & WJECLevel: A-levelSubject: PoliticsFirst Teaching: September 2017First Exam: June 2018Inspire political thinking with our bestselling politics textbook and help students get their best grade with political commentary and analysis; , fully updated the new 2017 specifications and including coverage of the June 2017 general election results.Covering key topics for all exam boards, this textbook puts politics in context with topical analysis of politics today and how UK governmental and political history shaped current events and thinking.- Extend knowledge and improve key skills with comprehensive coverage and analysis of relevant political developments, including the 2017 snap election, possible consequences of Brexit, and its effect on Scottish independence- Understand how different topics within the A-level link together with the new Synoptic Links feature- Develop key analysis and evaluation skills with activities and case studies throughout the textbook - look out for Debate, Case Study and Activity boxes- Clarify knowledge and understanding of political language with summaries and explanations of key terms- Test and develop understanding of key topics with exam focus sections tailored to the new Politics specifications
UK Monetary Policy from Devaluation to Thatcher, 1967–82
by Duncan NeedhamThis book charts the course of monetary policy in the UK from 1967 to 1982. It shows how events such as the 1967 devaluation, the collapse of Bretton Woods, the stagflation of the 1970s, and the IMF loan of 1976 all shaped policy. It shows that the 'monetarist' experiment of the 1980s was based on a fundamental misreading of 1970s monetary policy.
UK Politics
by Alan ConveryThe UK is more decentralised, contested and diverse than ever before. This new, introductory textbook demonstrates how political scientists are tackling some of the biggest questions in UK politics today. It devotes particular attention to questions of representation, social class, gender, and race and ethnicity. Drawing on the latest research and debates, the book explores key topics from the constitution to Englishness, Scottish independence to Brexit, inequality to foreign policy, and the end of Empire. Case studies bring theory to life, while reflective questions provide a jumping-off point for discussion and further investigation. An opening ′What will this chapter tell me?′ section and further reading suggestions complete each chapter. Written by leading experts in the field, this textbook is essential reading for anyone studying UK Politics at undergraduate level. Alan Convery is Senior Lecturer in Politics at the University of Edinburgh.
UK Politics
by Alan ConveryThe UK is more decentralised, contested and diverse than ever before. This new, introductory textbook demonstrates how political scientists are tackling some of the biggest questions in UK politics today. It devotes particular attention to questions of representation, social class, gender, and race and ethnicity. Drawing on the latest research and debates, the book explores key topics from the constitution to Englishness, Scottish independence to Brexit, inequality to foreign policy, and the end of Empire. Case studies bring theory to life, while reflective questions provide a jumping-off point for discussion and further investigation. An opening ′What will this chapter tell me?′ section and further reading suggestions complete each chapter. Written by leading experts in the field, this textbook is essential reading for anyone studying UK Politics at undergraduate level. Alan Convery is Senior Lecturer in Politics at the University of Edinburgh.
UK Politics Annual Update 2019
by Sarra Jenkins Nick Gallop- Review all the key developments in UK politics from the last year, with expert analysis you can draw on both throughout your course and in the exams- Go beyond your textbooks to build a bank of up-to-date examples and data, helping you developknowledgeable and persuasive arguments- Know how to hit the highest grades with guidance from experienced teachers and authors Sarra Jenkins and Nick Gallop
UK Politics Annual Update 2020
by Nick GallopThis course companion offers you all the information, analysis and topical material you need to draw on for tasks throughout your course, and for answering examination questions.- Review all the developments relevant to A-level specifications in UK politics from the last year, with examples linked closely to specification points- Develop your confidence with expert analysis you can draw on both throughout your course and in the exams- Enhance your knowledge of the news to build a bank of up-to-date examples linked to the specifications, helping you to develop persuasive arguments for your essays- Learn to hit the highest grades with guidance from experienced author, teacher and Politics Review editor Nick GallopChapters include coverage on:- The 2019 general election- Relations between Parliament and the Executive - Relations between the Prime Minister and the Cabinet- Brexit and the constitution- 20 years of devolution
UK Politics Annual Update 2021
by Nick GallopYou can use this Annual Update for tasks throughout your course and for help with examination questions.- Review all the developments relevant to A-level specifications in UK politics from the last year, with examples linked closely to specification points, strong links between topics and focused suggestions for further reading- Develop your confidence with expert analysis you can draw on both throughout your course and in the exams- Enhance your knowledge of the news to build a bank of up-to-date examples linked to the specifications, helping you to develop persuasive arguments for your essays- Learn more about the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and other up-to-date political developments, and how to put them into contextTable of contents: UK update 20211. Legitimacy and the lockdown: from health crisis to democratic crisis?2. The Black Lives Matter movement: pressure, protest and controversy3. Individual and collective rights: civil liberties campaigns in the 2020s4. Political parties in the 2020s: funding, fairness and the future5. Influence of the media: Is the BBC biased and does it matter?6. Devolution and health crisis7. The House of Lords: too big, too partisan and time for change?8. What impact did the health crisis have on the relationship between parliament and the executive?9. Controlling the health crisis: how effective was Boris Johnson in dictating events and determining policy?
UK Politics Annual Update 2021
by Nick GallopYou can use this Annual Update for tasks throughout your course and for help with examination questions.- Review all the developments relevant to A-level specifications in UK politics from the last year, with examples linked closely to specification points, strong links between topics and focused suggestions for further reading- Develop your confidence with expert analysis you can draw on both throughout your course and in the exams- Enhance your knowledge of the news to build a bank of up-to-date examples linked to the specifications, helping you to develop persuasive arguments for your essays- Learn more about the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and other up-to-date political developments, and how to put them into contextTable of contents: UK update 20211. Legitimacy and the lockdown: from health crisis to democratic crisis?2. The Black Lives Matter movement: pressure, protest and controversy3. Individual and collective rights: civil liberties campaigns in the 2020s4. Political parties in the 2020s: funding, fairness and the future5. Influence of the media: Is the BBC biased and does it matter?6. Devolution and health crisis7. The House of Lords: too big, too partisan and time for change?8. What impact did the health crisis have on the relationship between parliament and the executive?9. Controlling the health crisis: how effective was Boris Johnson in dictating events and determining policy?
UK Politics Annual Update 2022
by Nick GallopThis UK Politics Annual Update will help students:- Review all the developments relevant to A-level specifications in UK politics from the last year, with examples linked closely to specification points, strong links between topics and focused suggestions for further reading- Develop their confidence with expert analysis they can draw on throughout their course and in the exams- Enhance their knowledge of the news to build a bank of up-to-date examples linked to the specifications, helping them to develop persuasive arguments for their essays- Learn more about the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and other up-to-date political developments, and how to put them into context- Use our updated exam skills feature to clarify how to use the information they have just learned in their examUK Politics Annual Update 2022 chapters:1. Pressure groups: Lobbying in the 2020s - methods and controversies2. Rights in context: Campaigns to protect liberties and to extend the franchise3. Political Parties: Old, new or in between? What does Keir Starmer's Labour Party stand for?4. The constitution: The Johnsonian constitution 'in flux' 5. Devolution (Part 1): See no EVEL: what is the future for English representation in Westminster?6. Devolution (Part 2): What does the government's 'levelling up' agenda mean for devolved government in England?7. Parliament and the executive: The changing relationship between Parliament and the executive8. The House of Lords: Peers in the 2020s: The composition and legislative influence of the House of Lords9. The UK Supreme Court: Redefining judicial power in the 2020s
UK Politics Annual Update 2022
by Nick GallopThis UK Politics Annual Update will help students:- Review all the developments relevant to A-level specifications in UK politics from the last year, with examples linked closely to specification points, strong links between topics and focused suggestions for further reading- Develop their confidence with expert analysis they can draw on throughout their course and in the exams- Enhance their knowledge of the news to build a bank of up-to-date examples linked to the specifications, helping them to develop persuasive arguments for their essays- Learn more about the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and other up-to-date political developments, and how to put them into context- Use our updated exam skills feature to clarify how to use the information they have just learned in their examUK Politics Annual Update 2022 chapters:1. Pressure groups: Lobbying in the 2020s - methods and controversies2. Rights in context: Campaigns to protect liberties and to extend the franchise3. Political Parties: Old, new or in between? What does Keir Starmer's Labour Party stand for?4. The constitution: The Johnsonian constitution 'in flux' 5. Devolution (Part 1): See no EVEL: what is the future for English representation in Westminster?6. Devolution (Part 2): What does the government's 'levelling up' agenda mean for devolved government in England?7. Parliament and the executive: The changing relationship between Parliament and the executive8. The House of Lords: Peers in the 2020s: The composition and legislative influence of the House of Lords9. The UK Supreme Court: Redefining judicial power in the 2020s
UK Politics Annual Update 2023
by Nick Gallop Maria Egan- Review all the developments relevant to A-level specifications in UK politics from the last year, with strong links between topics and focused suggestions for further reading- Develop your confidence with expert analysis you can draw on both throughout your course and in the exams- Enhance your knowledge of the news to build a bank of up-to-date examples linked to the specifications, helping you to develop persuasive arguments for your essays- Use our updated exam skills feature to clarify how to use the information you have just learned in your exam Chapters:- Think tanks: how do they operate and why are they controversial? - Rights in context: do we need a British Bill of Rights? - Political parties: are the Liberal Democrats re-emerging as a political force? - Devolved and divided? The causes and consequences of Northern Ireland's election - The constitution: is the UK's uncodified constitution working? - Parliament and the prime minister: did parliament contribute to a prime minister's demise? - Prime minister and executive (1): Boris Johnson - Prime minister and executive (2): Liz Truss - Prime minister and executive (3): Rishi Sunak- The Supreme Court: the impact of legislative reform and Lord Reed's presidency
UK Politics Annual Update 2023
by Nick Gallop Maria Egan- Review all the developments relevant to A-level specifications in UK politics from the last year, with strong links between topics and focused suggestions for further reading- Develop your confidence with expert analysis you can draw on both throughout your course and in the exams- Enhance your knowledge of the news to build a bank of up-to-date examples linked to the specifications, helping you to develop persuasive arguments for your essays- Use our updated exam skills feature to clarify how to use the information you have just learned in your exam Chapters:- Think tanks: how do they operate and why are they controversial? - Rights in context: do we need a British Bill of Rights? - Political parties: are the Liberal Democrats re-emerging as a political force? - Devolved and divided? The causes and consequences of Northern Ireland's election - The constitution: is the UK's uncodified constitution working? - Parliament and the prime minister: did parliament contribute to a prime minister's demise? - Prime minister and executive (1): Boris Johnson - Prime minister and executive (2): Liz Truss - Prime minister and executive (3): Rishi Sunak- The Supreme Court: the impact of legislative reform and Lord Reed's presidency
UK, EU and Global Administrative Law
by Paul CraigPaul Craig's analysis of UK, EU and global administrative law examines the challenges facing each system and reveals the commonalities in and differences between their foundational assumptions. The challenges which they face may be particular to that legal order, endemic to any legal system of administrative law or the result of interaction between the three systems. The inter-relationship between the three levels is important. The legal and practical reality is that developments at one level can have an impact on the other two. Legal doctrine fashioned at the national level may therefore inform developments in EU and global administrative law. The doctrine thus created may then function symbiotically, shaping developments within a domestic legal order. The inter-relationship is equally marked from the regulatory perspective, since many such provisions originate at the global or EU level.
UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and the South China Sea (Contemporary Issues in the South China Sea)
by Shicun Wu Nong Hong Mark ValenciaResearch on The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) is a valuable addition to understanding the political situation in the potentially volatile South China Sea region. This book covers topics such as baselines, historic title and rights, due regard and abuse of rights, peaceful use of the ocean, navigation regimes, marine scientific research, intelligence gathering, the UNCLOS dispute settlement system and regional common heritage. In search of varying viewpoints, the authors in this book come from multiple countries, including the Philippines, Australia, Ireland, Mainland China and Taiwan, the United States, and Indonesia, Singapore, UK and Germany. Ongoing events, such as the recent waves made by China in the East China Sea and increasing tensions between the South East Asian countries over the use of South China Sea, make this book especially pertinent.