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The Uses and Abuses of Weaponized Interdependence
How globalized information networks can be used for strategic advantage Until recently, globalization was viewed, on balance, as an inherently good thing that would benefit people and societies nearly everywhere. Now there is growing concern that some countries will use their position in globalized networks to gain undue influence over other societies through their dominance of information and financial networks, a concept known as "weaponized interdependence." In exploring the conditions under which China, Russia, and the United States might be expected to weaponize control of information and manipulate the global economy, the contributors to this volume challenge scholars and practitioners...
What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?
The literary classic that inspired the iconic film - the story of two sisters and the hell they made their home. Once an acclaimed child star of vaudeville, Baby Jane Hudson performed for adoring crowds before a move to Hollywood thrust her sister, Blanche, into the spotlight. As Blanche's film career took off, a resentful Jane watched from the shadows as her own career faded into obscurity - until a tragic accident changed everything. Now, years later, the two sisters live in a decaying mansion, isolated from the outside world. Crippled by the accident, Blanche is helpless under the control of her abusive sister, who is slowly descending into madness. And when Baby Jane decides it's time to revive her childhood act, she won't let anything - or anyone - stand in her way. This edition features exclusive extra material: three previously unpublished short stories by Henry Farrell, including the inspiration for the movie Hush...Hush, Sweet Charlotte, and an introduction that reveals how the original novel came about as well as the behind-the-scenes drama of the iconic film starring Joan Crawford and Bette Davis, now recreated in the TV show Feud.
Of Privacy and Power
How disputes over privacy and security have shaped the relationship between the European Union and the United States and what this means for the future We live in an interconnected world, where security problems like terrorism are spilling across borders, and globalized data networks and e-commerce platforms are reshaping the world economy. This means that states’ jurisdictions and rule systems clash. How have they negotiated their differences over freedom and security? Of Privacy and Power investigates how the European Union and United States, the two major regulatory systems in world politics, have regulated privacy and security, and how their agreements and disputes have reshaped the tr...
The Political Economy of Trust
Trust and cooperation are at the heart of the two most important approaches to comparative politics - rational choice and political culture. Yet we know little about trust's relationship to political institutions. This book sets out a rationalist theory of how institutions - and in particular informal institutions - can affect trust without reducing it to fully determine expectations. It then shows how this theory can be applied to comparative political economy, and in particular to explaining inter-firm cooperation in industrial districts, geographical areas of intense small firm collaboration. The book compares trust and cooperation in two prominent districts in the literature, one in Emilia Romagna, Italy, and the other in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It also sets out and applies a theory of how national informal institutions may change as a result of changes in global markets, and shows how similar mechanisms may explain persistent distrust too among Sicilian Mafiosi.
Dry Bones in the Valley: A Novel (The Henry Farrell Series)
Winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Mystery/Thriller Winner of the Edgar Award for Best First Novel When an elderly recluse discovers a corpse on his land, Officer Henry Farrell is drawn into a murder investigation that might tear his sleepy community apart. Tom Bouman's chilling and evocative debut introduces one of the most memorable new characters in detective fiction and uncovers a haunting section of rural Pennsylvania, where gas drilling is bringing new wealth and eroding neighborly trust. Dry Bones in the Valley is the first book in the Henry Farrell series. Tom Bouman's Officer Farrell returns in Fateful Mornings.
You can't Scare me!
Welcome to the chilling world of "You Can't Scare Me!" by Henry Farrell, where suspense meets psychological intrigue in a gripping tale of fear and deception. Join Henry Farrell, master of suspense, as he weaves a spellbinding narrative that will keep you on the edge of your seat. In "You Can't Scare Me!", Farrell explores the haunting story of a small town gripped by fear and suspicion after a series of mysterious events. Through his vivid characters and atmospheric prose, Farrell delves into the dark secrets that lurk beneath the surface of everyday life. As tensions mount and paranoia takes hold, readers are drawn into a world where nothing is as it seems, and danger lurks around every co...
The Shades Of Toffee
"The Shades of Toffee by Henry Farrell is a captivating and whimsical tale that invites readers into a world of eccentricity and charm. Known for his imaginative storytelling and colorful characters, Farrell weaves a narrative that blends humor, mystery, and a touch of the fantastical. In this delightful story, readers are introduced to Toffee, a character whose presence and adventures form the heart of the narrative. As the plot unfolds, Toffee's encounters and the whimsical events that follow create a rich tapestry of intrigue and amusement. Farrell's narrative style, marked by its wit and charm, brings Toffee’s world to life with vivid descriptions and engaging dialogue. The Shades of T...
The Bramble and the Rose: A Henry Farrell Novel
The newest Henry Farrell mystery from the Edgar Award–winning author of Dry Bones in the Valley. A headless stranger is found in the woods of Wild Thyme, Pennsylvania, and all signs point to a man-killing bear. Officer Henry Farrell would just as soon leave this hunt to the Game Commission, but doubts arise when he discovers the victim was a retired investigator. What drew the investigator to sleepy Wild Thyme? Before Henry can find answers, his own nephew disappears into the hills. Then an old flame dies under suspicious circumstances, leaving Henry as the prime suspect. Torn between protecting his family and clearing his name, Henry fights to protect the most he’s ever had to lose. The Bramble and the Rose is the third book in the Henry Farrell series. Tom Bouman's Officer Farrell is first introduced in Dry Bones in the Valley, winner of the Edgar Award for Best First Novel and the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Mystery/Thriller.
Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell
The 20th anniversary edition of the fantasy classic, with an introduction by V E Schwab Over 4 million copies sold 'One of the greatest fantasy writers of her generation' New York Times 'The book I wish I'd written' R F Kuang 'Susanna Clarke writes with an intelligence and beauty that seems at times miraculous' Katherine Rundell 'A modern masterpiece' Spectator 1806. England is beleaguered by the long war, and centuries have passed since magicians faded from view. But one remains: the reclusive Mr Norrell. Proceeding to London, he raises a woman from the dead and summons an army of ghostly ships to terrify the French. Yet the cautious Norrell is challenged by the emergence of another magician. Young, handsome and daring, Jonathan Strange is his very antithesis. So begins a dangerous battle between these two great men – which overwhelms that between England and France. And soon their own secret dabblings with the dark arts are going to cause more trouble than they can imagine... 'Like Hilary Mantel, Clarke has made the very notion of genre seem quaint' Guardian
Toffee Turns the Trick
Step into the intriguing world of mystery and suspense with "Toffee Turns the Trick" by Henry Farrell, a captivating tale where secrets unravel and danger lurks behind every corner. Join Henry Farrell as he weaves a spellbinding narrative of suspense and intrigue, where Toffee, a cunning protagonist with a knack for solving mysteries, finds herself entangled in a web of deceit and danger. Explore Farrell's masterful storytelling as he unravels a complex plot filled with twists and turns. From the enigmatic characters to the atmospheric settings, each page brims with suspense, keeping readers on the edge of their seats until the final revelation. Themes of deception, betrayal, and the resilie...
