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  Shock to the System: The Inside...

  James Heale

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  Shock to the System is the definitive account of the rise of Reform and what came next. 
  Nigel Farage’s story was meant to end on 23 June 2016, when Britain voted to leave the European Union. But his in-and-out journey over the following decade helped finish Theresa May, Rishi Sunak – and potentially the Tory party itself. Now Farage is the bookmakers’ favourite to become next Prime Minister. 
  With unrivalled access and insight, award-winning political journalist James Heale tells the tale of a band of comrades and cronies who want to put Farage in Downing Street by 2029. Eye-opening, revelatory and brilliantly told, Shock to the System will explain Reform’s extraordinary growth and constant near self-implosion and assess their prospects as we approach what could be the most significant elections for a generation. Crucially it will ask who is Nigel Farage and his Reform Party? What might a Farage cabinet look like? And can he really fix Britain? 
  This is the definitive story of Reform UK’s rise and where it goes next.

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  Political Uncertainty - A...

  Gergana Dimova

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  Overall, this book furnishes important insights into uncertainty in political life and how the discipline of political science is coming to terms with it.

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  Poetry Says It Better - Poems to...

  Ellen Burstyn

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  KIRKUS EARPHONES AWARD WINNER 
  Read by Ellen Burstyn 
  The legendary Academy Award–winning actress reflects on her love affair with poetry and makes us believers. 
  We all want inspiration. We want to feel connected to something universal. And we want to be able to share that wonder with friends and loved ones. 
  In this beautiful volume, Ellen Burstyn celebrates poetic magic and shares her favorite works. Now into her nineties, Ellen reveals she had an evangelical response to learning poetry even as a child and would memorize and recite the works of Edna St Vincent Millay to envelope herself in the poet’s deeper emotional landscape. 
  As Burstyn continued her epic rise through film and theater—eventually winning an Oscar, a Tony, a BAFTA, and an Emmy—poetry gave voice to her experience as no other literary art form could. She never went anywhere without her curated “poetry pack.” While waiting on set, in rehearsal, on a train, or just relaxing, she found comfort in verse. 
  For nearly nine decades, poetry has led Ellen on a life of adventure, from a pilgrimage to Rumi’s birthplace to a friendship with Maya Angelou, during which the poet read her work in Ellen’s movie trailer, to selecting the poems to join her in love, in motherhood and in grief. Poetry Says It Better takes us on our own adventure, featuring work by: 
  W.B. YeatsEdna St. Vincent MillayRainer Maria RilkeMary OliverKaveh AkbarWilliam WordsworthRumiEdgar Allen PoeAnd more 
  Poetry Says It Better is a perfect daily companion for everyone looking to deepen and add meaning to their life experience. Throughout, Burstyn’s charming voice and luminous insights help readers meet her in this poetic celebration—soul to soul.

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  Inclusive Excellence -...

  Ann Palmer

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  Dive into a world where diversity isn't just celebrate, it's a strategic imperative. In "Inclusive Excellence," we explore the transformative power of inclusivity in the workplace and beyond. Discover why fostering inclusivity isn't just a moral obligation, but a pragmatic necessity. 
  Uncover the ten compelling reasons why inclusive organisations thrive, from driving innovation through diverse perspectives to reaping the rewards of enhanced employee engagement and reduced turnover. This book isn't just about reshaping organisational cultures; it's about reshaping society itself. 
  Join us on a journey that extends far beyond the boardroom, into the very heart of our collective consciousness. Learn how inclusive organisations attract top talent, enhance reputations, and contribute to a more equitable world. From legal compliance to social responsibility, discover why prioritising diversity and inclusion isn't just the right thing to do, it's the smart thing to do. 
  Don't miss your chance to explore the compelling case for building inclusive organisations, where differences are celebrated, voices are empowered, and the potential for greatness knows no bounds. Join the movement towards a more inclusive future.

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  EU-Africa digital partnership -...

  Marianna Lunardini, Darlington...

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  By 2050, Africa's population is projected to reach approximately 2.5 billion people. By the end of the 21st century, the African continent will account for 40.6 per cent of the world's working age population, underscoring an urgent need to create at least 20 million new jobs annually. These demographic transformations present both opportunities and challenges for EU-Africa cooperation under both the Mattei Plan and Global Gateway frameworks. For Africa in particular, the digital sector has the potential to drive innovation, spur economic growth, empower rural communities, foster continental integration and accelerate progress towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Agenda 2063. At the same time, Africa's digital transformation is sparking discussion over asymmetric power relations that mirror past historical injustices. With majority of digital infrastructure, platforms and services originating either in China, North America and to a lesser extent Western Europe, questions around technological dependency, lack of transparency, data sovereignty and the risks of perpetuating "digital colonialism" have come to the fore. The EU-Africa digital partnership under Mattei Plan and Global Gateway frameworks can serve as catalysts for strengthening African agency by enhancing digital governance frameworks, investing in targeted capacity-building programmes and mobilising resources to bridge infrastructure and financing gaps.
  This edited volume aims to provide rigorous analysis of the main challenges and opportunities for digital cooperation and partnership between the EU and Africa through two key European policy instruments, the EU Global Gateway and Italy's Mattei Plan. The volume situations EU-Africa digital partnership within a broader digital landscape increasingly being shaped by geopolitical and geo-economic rivalry among global powers enabling informed analysis of the EU-Africa partnership on the global geopolitical chessboard. The analysis focuses on four macro-themes: (i) digital governance frameworks and policy, (ii) technological control and data sovereignty, (iii) digital infrastructure gaps, and (iv) opportunities and challenges for Italy-EU-Africa digital partnership going into the future. Furthermore, the book delves into the current state of global digital landscape from the perspectives of both Africans and Europeans and contains nuanced and targeted recommendations for strengthening the EU-Africa digital partnership.

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  English Armada The: The History...

  Editors Charles River

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  On July 12, 1588, the legendary Spanish Armada headed for the English Channel. The Spanish plan was to take this invasion, led by the Duke of Parma, to the coast of southeast England, where they would be unleashed to conquer Elizabethan England for Spain’s King Philip II and Catholic Christendom. The Armada included over 150 ships, 8,000 sailors, and 18,000 soldiers, and it boasted a firepower of 1,500 brass guns and 1,000 iron guns. Just leaving port itself took the entire Armada two days.  
  	As everyone who has been taught history now knows, the Armada was one of the most famous military debacles in history. Regardless of the debate over whether it was simple mathematical miscalculation or plain bad luck, coupled with English fire ships assailing the Spanish ships, the Armada was decisively defeated. The Armada ultimately found its reluctant way home in awful conditions, having permanently lost over a third of the ships, and on the Irish coast, the Armada suffered further losses.  
  	For the Counter Armada, Elizabeth turned to the most notorious English sailor of the era. The life of Sir Francis Drake, or, more precisely the tale of it, is a prime example that history is written by the winners. Drake’s successes against the Spanish as a captain and a privateer were legendary, and Drake was celebrated for fighting the queen’s enemies, sinking their ships and capturing the treasure that would otherwise be used to finance attacks on England. Drake vigorously pursued every mission given to him by Elizabeth I, and he brought all his skill, experience, and training to bear against her enemies. He was recognized at court for his valor, praised in story and song, and remembered for the kind of personality and esprit de corps that the English have long desired and celebrated in their military heroes. They were to patrol the shores of England and Spain and destroy any remaining Spanish ships.

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