The Death of Yugoslavia is a survey of the pressures and events that contributed to the break-up of former Yugoslavia, considered from a historical rather than a political or sociological point of view.
Rebuilding Life after Brain Injury: Dreamtalk tells the astounding survival story of Sheena McDonald, a British radio and TV journalist, who 20 years ago was hit by a van and suffered a very severe brain injury.
Yugoslavia: Death of a Nation draws on hundreds of interviews with politicians, soldiers, and citizens to bring readers behind the scenes of Europe's bloodiest conflict since World War II. Published as the companion to the critically acclaimed BBC documentary broadcast on the Discovery Channel.of photos.
Featuring the five shortlisted stories for the BBC National Short Story Award 2015, this collection showcases a diverse range of voices and narratives. Each story reflects the creativity and talent of contemporary writers, with the shortlist and winner set to be revealed in September, followed by a broadcast on BBC Radio 4. Readers can expect engaging storytelling that highlights the best in short fiction from the year.
In Guilty Pleasures, legal scholar Laura Little provides a multi-faceted account of American law and humor, looking at constraints on humor (and humor's effect on law), humor about law, and humor in law.