Andy Smith: 33 books

‘Most of this story takes place here, in the north of England. This is it. This is the north of England.’ The Preston Bill is a new monologue from acclaimed theatre maker Andy Smith. Telling the story of the life of a man from this city, it reflects on the socio-political...

Varietals of Capitalism shows that politics is an omnipresent part of the economics of wine and of economic activity in general. Based on a four-year research project encompassing fieldwork in France, Spain, Italy, and Romania, Xabier Itçaina, Antoine Roger, and Andy Smith examine the causes and...

A cute kid's bedtime story.Bidu 2 is Nathan's scruffy old teddy bear. He's missing an eye. His ear's hanging off. The fur's wearing off his tummy.He spends all his time on a shelf watching Nathan playing video games.Nathan is growing up, and doesn't play with him...

Two thousand years ago on Calvary, a different story begins...

Disability sport is a relatively recent phenomenon, yet it is also one that, particularly in the context of social inclusion, is attracting increasing political and academic interest. The purpose of this important new text – the first of its kind – is to introduce the reader to key concepts...

Someone once said that all men are created equal. That someone never wandered the streets of São Paulo at night, and they sure as hell never met Leighton and his friends. Based on interviews with educators, psychologists and the kids themselves, Tup tells the tragicomic tale of Leighton, a...

Thinking of trading for a living? Then you must know the trader’s maxim: “Cut your losses and let your profits run.” Simple advice, so why do around 80% of retail traders do just the opposite? Perhaps because, while it may be true that trading is simple and *anyone* can do it,...

Cap'n K and First Mate Enzo sail off on an adventure. When a storm blows them to a desert island and they find a treasure map leading to a dragon's cave, a real adventure begins... A short bedtime story to read in the dark by the light of your phone. 3yrs+

July 15th, 1099. As Jerusalem's walls fall to the victorious Christian army and the massacre of townsfolk begins, Izz al-Din, a dying Fatimid soldier, pledges his soul to a demoness. She gives him time. Time to bide. Time to avenge his murdered wife and children. Time to exterminate the descendants...

In The Dark is a monstrous collection of all-new original terror tales from the darkest and most brilliant minds in comics and prose. Featuring an introduction by American Vampire, The Wake, and Severed writer Scott Snyder, and a frightful feature on the history of horror comics, through their rotten rise and dreadful decline by comic book historian Mike Howlett!

Proven strategies for harnessing the power of social media to drive social change Many books teach the mechanics of using Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube to compete in business. But no book addresses how to harness the incredible power of social media to make a difference. The Dragonfly Effect...

Few music groups have been able to sustain a fan base as passionate and dedicated as that of Phish, and this entertaining guide rewards those fans with everything they need to know about the band in a one-of-a-kind format. Packed with history, trivia, lists, little-known facts, and must-do adventures...

Who makes sport policy and why do we need it? What is the purpose of sport development programmes? Sport Policy and Development answers these questions and more by closely examining the complex relationships between modern sport, sport policy and development and other aspects of the wider society....

Why do many athletes risk their careers by taking performance-enhancing drugs? Do the highly competitive pressures of elite sports teach athletes to win at any cost? An Introduction to Drugs in Sport provides a detailed and systematic examination of drug use in sport and attempts to explain...