The Conservative Party wants to win the 2015 general election with an outright majority. But what should be the party`s purpose in government? In this unique guide, Conservative MP Nick Herbert explores the values that have ensured the party`s success for the better part of the last hundred years, & sets out how they should be applied to build another Conservative century. Why Vote Conservative 2015 proposes a radical Conservative agenda to reform political institutions, bring government closer to the people, personalise public services & lower taxes. ...

The recent groundswell of support for the Greens has made them something of a dark horse in British politics. Will the party build on Caroline Lucas`s 2010 breakthrough & convince the electorate that they will govern for more than just the environment? Deputy leader Shahrar Ali recruits some of the Greens` leading thinkers & activists to explore how the party provides a credible left-wing alternative to Labour in 2015. Setting out the party`s key policies, commitments & ambitions, Why Vote Green 2015 creates a compelling case for the Greens as a party of government, & will prove invaluable in helping you decide where to place your vote. With a foreword by Jenny Jones ...

With a foreword by Ed Miliband Will the 2015 general election herald the return of a Labour-dominated government? Could another coalition be on the cards with a rival party, or will the Labour Party be doomed to remain in opposition for another term? In this concise & authoritative guide, Dan Jarvis MP brings together a cast of Labour`s brightest & best to explain how the Labour Party proposes to address the problems facing the nation today if they win power in 2015. Exploring the party`s key policies, agendas & traditional commitments, with case studies & contributions from experts & members of the public, Why Vote Labour 2015 will prove invaluable in helping you decide where to place your vote on 7 May. ...

Is it time to leave the EU? MEP & award-winning political writer Daniel Hannan argues for a British exit ahead of the coming referendum. Hannan argues that the EU is past its sell-by date, rendered obsolete by technological advances, shrinking economically & less relevant to our economic needs than ever. He shows that any renegotiation is doomed to fail: the EU can`t reform, can`t be democratic & can`t be divorced from its goal of ever-closer political union. Staying in does not mean staying the same & a vote to leave
- far from being the risky choice
- is actually the safe one. Finally Hannan demonstrates that Britain doesn`t have to stay in the EU to remain at the heart of Europe & considers the global role a confident nation freed from EU strictures could play.

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The 2010 general election saw the largest popular vote for the Liberal Democrats since the party`s creation, but will they build on that success in 2015? Could they become partners in another coalition government or will they join the ranks in opposition? In this concise & accessible guide, Liberal Democrat Jeremy Browne explains how the Lib Dems are best placed to tackle both the problems facing the nation today & those of its future
- & why they deserve your vote on 7 May. By exploring the party`s key policies, agendas & traditional commitments, Why Vote Liberal Democrat 2015 will prove invaluable in helping you decide where to place your vote.
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In this deeply informed book, renowned historian Jeremy Black addresses the crucial question of why wars happen, bridging the disciplines of history, political science & international relations, & spanning over the centuries. Black marshals an astonishing range of material from all corners of the globe, & demonstrates the universalities of conflict. What then causes wars? Do they primarily reflect bellicosity in societies & states, or do they arise as the result of the breakdown of diplomatic systems? How far are the causes of war related to changes in the nature of warfare, of the international system or of the internal character of states? Black looks at the problems of deepening war, & analyses the three main forms of conflict: wars across cultures, wars within cultures & civil war. He also assesses the present situation & asks where we are heading in terms of future wars. ...

Why We Climb is a celebration, in word & image, of those aspects of the climbing life that are most universal, meaningful, & long lasting- the strong connection to partners & nature; the physical & mental mastery required (and how to achieve it); the rewards of exploring oneself & the world through climbing. Through interviews with some of North America`s most notable climbers the book undertakes a quest to find the soul of climbing- asking what compels men & women to dedicate their lives to the challenges & deprivations of living in a vertical world? What are the sacrifices & what are the rewards? & most importantly, can the lessons learned on cliff faces, frozen waterfalls, & alpine peaks- lessons of respect, discipline, commitment, humility & simplicity-be brought home & used to benefit society as a whole? ...

Climate change is not `a problem` waiting for `a solution`. It is an environmental, cultural & political phenomenon which is re-shaping the way we think about ourselves, our societies & humanity`s place on Earth. Drawing upon twenty-five years of professional work as an international climate change scientist & public commentator, Mike Hulme provides a unique insider`s account of the emergence of this phenomenon & the diverse ways in which it is understood. He uses different standpoints from science, economics, faith, psychology, communication, sociology, politics & development to explain why we disagree about climate change. In this way he shows that climate change, far from being simply an `issue` or a `threat`, can act as a catalyst to revise our perception of our place in the world. Why We Disagree About Climate Change is an important contribution to the ongoing debate over climate change & its likely impact on our lives. ...

Politicians are consistently voted the least trusted professional group by the UK public. They`ve recently become embroiled in scandals concerning sexual harassment & expenses. Every year, they introduce new legislation that doesn`t do what it sets out to achieve
- often with terrible financial & human costs. But, with some notable exceptions, they are decent, hard-working people, doing a hugely difficult & demanding job. In this searching examination of our political class, award-winning journalist Isabel Hardman tries to square this circle. She lifts the lid on the strange world of Westminster & asks why we end up with representatives with whom we are so unhappy. Filled with forensic analysis & revealing reportage, this landmark & accessible book is a must read for anyone who wants to see a future with better government.
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We don`t think we hate cheap things, of course, but we rather behave as if we do, in the sense that we rarely properly appreciate what is always around us & doesn`t appear to cost very much, for example, the night sky, pencils, fried eggs, zips & the holding of hands. This volume explores the way we can easily grow disenchanted with our immediate circumstances & pine for what is exotic, costly & out of reach
- & it gently returns us to ourselves, full of new found wonder & gratitude. Combining literature, economics & sheer good sense, Why We Hate Cheap Things reawakens us to the world immediately around us & to the latent beauty & interest of what we have.
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