Ian Taylor Livres

Explores to what extent Africa's rise has impacted on development and whether the BRICS are creating a new version of dependency.

This seminal text, first published in 1973, is pivotal in the evolution of critical criminological theory, highlighting the limitations of classical and positivist approaches. It effectively connects criminology with sociological theory, offering insights that remain significant today. By challenging established norms, it paved the way for a deeper understanding of crime within social contexts, making it a crucial read for those interested in the complexities of criminology.

The book examines the complexities of South Africa's post-apartheid foreign policy, highlighting the tensions between the African National Congress's alignment with neo-liberalism and its leftist constituency. It explores how the policy-making elite navigates dual audiences, balancing domestic interests with the demands of international capital. This dynamic reflects South Africa's evolving role in the global political economy as a middle power, serving as a bridge between dominant global forces and those hesitant to conform.

Diversity in the workplace is a hot topic. This guide examines this topic and is both practical, and academically sound. It is written by authors with experience of both business and academic environments.

The Poker Mindset has transformed the games of tens of thousands of poker players becoming one of the most popular poker books of all-time. The success of the book quickly spread around the world and is currently translated in eight different languages. Are you ready to look at poker in a different way and transform your own game? What "secret" separates top poker players from poker wannabes?Is it zen-like mind-reading skills, a computer-like brain or thousands of hours of play? No. It is a series of established approaches and behaviors that enables these experts to bring their "A" game to the table session after session, regardless of short-term results.In this groundbreaking book, Taylor and Hilger lay bare the secrets of the Poker Mindset seven core attitudes and concepts that ensure you have the optimal emotional, psychological, and behavioral framework for playing superior poker.The Poker Mindset deeply explores vital topics that most poker books only touch upon: - Tilt: What it really is, why and when you are most prone to it, and how you can avoid it.- Bankroll: A complete examination of bankroll management from a technical, but more importantly, from a psychological and emotional viewpoint.- Opponents: How to determine your competitors' mental and emotional processes so that you can dominate, out think and outplay them.- Downswings: Every poker player experiences them, but you will truly understand and be armed against low ebbs when they occur.- Bad Beats: The Poker Mindset will enable you to overcome the trauma of bad beats and losing big pots.Poker is a fun game, but it is even more fun when you win. The Poker Mindset may be the most valuable poker book you will ever read. Embrace its concepts and you can overcome the unseen obstacles that are limiting your success at the table.When you make the Poker Mindset your mindset, you will take control of your game and walk away a winner.

The book offers a detailed exploration of the rapidly growing trade and political connections between Africa and China amidst China's emergence as a global power. Ian Taylor, a recognized authority on the subject, provides an in-depth analysis of the dynamics shaping these relationships, shedding light on the implications for both regions.

Spindle is the hilarious tale of Peter Turner's first week in the Space Force, facing unknown dangers as he tries to protect the solar system from crime, corruption, and a vast planet-eating space beast.

Paul Milton, a dynamic young vicar, is successful at bringing folk back to the Church. Fresh from a South London triumph, he and his wife Sarah, an emotionally fragile English rose, head north to a new rural appointment. However, the position is not what they expect. Soon after their arrival, Sarah becomes distant and oddly changed. Paul finds himself caught in a war between Olwen - a Celtic sorceress - and Julius Dodds, the church's implacable troubleshooter. Under pressure from both sides, Paul suffers a crisis of faith. As the ancient ritual of All Saints' Eve approaches, Sarah disappears and Paul has to battle against Olwen and Dodds to save his wife from a fate too terrible to contemplate. This is the large print edition of The Gatekeeper, with a larger font / typeface for easier reading.

A strange object crashes in a field behind the Half Moon Inn. Soon after, two barmaids vanish without a trace, drawing the attention of local reporter Jan Barnes. Increasingly strange events lead Jan to team up with enigmatic paranormal investigator Gregory Houseman. Seeking answers, the two enter a disturbing world of government conspiracy and terrifying forces beyond their comprehension. Can they find a way to reveal the truth - and live to tell the tale?

After his mother and sister are killed in a trailer fire, Luke Smith turns to thievery to raise money and protect his people from oppression. In the world of gypsy travelers and underworld brigands, danger is never far away. When a burglary goes awry, Luke is pulled into a web of lies and deception that reveals a stunning truth. Trying to set things right, Luke has to balance between justice and revenge. But in the end, which will prevail?