The Norman Conquest in 1066 was the last time England was successfully invaded, and was one of the most profound turning points in English history, cataclysmically transforming a disparate collection of small nations into a European state. But what actually happened? How was the invasion viewed by t[...]

Uses the tools of game theory, information economics, contracting issues, practical examples, and optional econometric appendices to examine various facets of industrial organization and to enhance students' understanding of the strategic behavior of firms, the structure of markets, and imperfect co[...]

Includes brainteasers that demand imagination, logic and an ability to think outside the box. This title features puzzles ranging from detective stories to enchanting ones set in a magic land. It helps readers to expand their powers of deductive reasoning.[...]

While the overriding image of the First World War is of the bloody stalemate on the Western Front, the overall shape of the war arose out of its maritime character. It was essentially a struggle about access to worldwide resources, most clearly seen in Germany's desperate attempts to counter the Ame[...]