When a woman’s body is discovered, the husband that she was planning on leaving is immediately the chief suspect. But when Barrister Arthur Skelton is asked to represent the accused…

First Published in 1987, Rent Control discusses the economics of rent control, citing numerous international examples of the detrimental effects of rigid rent control. Various policy options to revamp rental…

Traces the history of spy writers and their fiction from creator William Le Queux, of the Edwardian age, to John le Carre, of the Cold War era. Stafford reveals the…

The author pens an engaging and original account of 1921, a pivotal year for Churchill that had a lasting impact on his political and personal legacy.

A comprehensive introduction describing changes in the condition and tenure of housing in the post-war period. Contrasts the massive investment in house building and improvement with allegations that conditions are…

Revealing the man behind Del Boy, Pop Larkin and Jack Frost, this authoritative biography offers valuable insight into David Jason’s life and loves, covering the tragic loss of his partner…

Examines the innovative and technically accomplished nature of Burns’ poetry. This book features essays on Burns’ special place in Scottish, English and Irish literary culture. It demonstrates how Burns drew…

A best-selling author of novels, short stories, magazine articles, translations, and plays, published over 150 books. He is considered one of the originators of the thriller genre, his novels also…