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Civil Service Yearbook 48th Edition
The Civil Service Yearbook is the indispensible directory for anyone who needs to easily find information on the structure, departments and key personnel of the Civil Service. The 48th edition of the Civil Service Yearbook emerges into an era of transformation within the Civil Service.
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How to be an MP
Most MPs do not achieve the great offices of state; some do not aspire to them. As backbenchers they have an influential role in the making of legislation, the conduct of government and the welfare of their political party. How to be an MP makes the case for the
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The Downing Street Years
Now back in print after surprisingly being unavailable for several years this is Lady Thatchers account of her long premiership. The Falklands War, the Miners strike,
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Out of the Ashes
The Tottenham MP who was at the very centre of the ferocious summer riots offers his perspective on the causes, the aftermath and how a recurrence can be prevented.
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Outside In
Peter Hain initially gained prominence as part of the anti-apartheid actions during the 1970s most notably opposing all-white South African sports tours with direct action. In the early
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Machiavelli: A Life Beyond Ideology
The Renaissance giant, whose name is now an adjective, is the subject of this freshly researched biography. Author, statesman and political theorist whose masterpiece The Prince
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Great Sayings
A collection of the wisest, wittiest, sharpest and perceptive sayings of the finest statesmen, writers, poets and dramatists in history.
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The Future of Conservatism
The last outright Conservative victory came under John Major in 1992. Whilst the coalition government is predominately Conservative, the party has had to compromise with the Liberal Democrats in order to govern.
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Empire
The famous broadcaster turns his attention to the fascinating and rip-roaring story of the British Empire and how it developed and fuctioned. Moreover he is interested in the long-standing influence
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Erskine May 24th Edition
New and updated 24th edition of the eponymous guide to parliamentary practice and procedure. Erskine May provides accurate and detailed information on Parliamentary procedure.
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The Larry Diaries
The only person in No.10 who isnt criticised gives us a cats eye view of the Coalition government and his relations with Dave, Sam and Boy George Osborne. A great Christmas
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Johnson's Life of London
The current Mayor of London looks back at the history of the capital, and celebrates some of the characters which have made it great. He explores the cross current of influences
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You Can't Say That
At almost 700 pages this autobiography details a hectic, passionate and often controversial political career in a variety of high profile positions such as Labour MP and London
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The Conservatives: a History
Robin Harris, Margaret Thatcher's speechwriter and the ultimate party insider, has produced this authoritative but lively history book which tells the whole story
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Ghosts of Empire
MP and scholar Kwasi Kwarteng gives a fantastic overview of the British Empire. Arguing that the Empire was not founded by coherent policy and its decline demonstrated
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Lobbying
Now completely revised, amended and enlarged this remains the definitive guide for lobbyists. Topics include how to break into the field; ethical and regulatory frameworks
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