Two Sides of the Straits: An Anthology of Gallipoli Poems in English and Turkish, edited and translated by Richard Hibbett and Berkan Ulu;
A new bilingual anthology of Gallipoli Campaign poems features rare and untranslated works by British, Anzac, and Turkish poets. The collection offers a thematic, side-by-side presentation in English and Turkish, giving fresh perspectives on WWI. Ideal for readers and scholars of war poetry, history, and translation studies.
Screening the fleet, by Jonathan Rayner, on the evolution of the Navy in documentary films;
A new book explores evolving trends in factual TV through the portrayal of the British Royal Navy, a key symbol of British history and identity. It examines shifts in TV styles and formats, focusing on how documentary films have depicted the evolution of the Navy, while highlighting how media shapes perceptions of national identity.
The Phoney War: the translated letters of Madeleine Blaess, edited and translated by Wendy Michallat, a companion volume to the translation of Madeleine's diaries in 320 Rue St Jacques;
Following the success of Wendy's 320 Rue St Jacques, this new book offers an annotated translation of letters from British postgraduate student Madeleine Blaess, written during the Phoney War (November 1939-June 1940). These letters, sent from Paris to York, capture daily life in the months leading up to the German invasion of France. The book provides valuable insight into the challenges of wartime Paris and the personal experiences of those living through it.
Flixton Island, by Nicky Milner, a companion volume to Star Carr focusing on the archaeological findings at Flixton Island;
This new title will showcase archaeological findings from excavations at a previously known Palaeolithic site and a newly discovered Mesolithic site on Flixton Island in the Vale of Pickering. Highlighting the impact of climate and environmental change, the study offers valuable insights into hunter-gatherer lifestyles at the dawn of the Holocene.
Time Stood Still, an annotated re-edition of Cohen-Portheim's biography, edited by Claudia Sternberg and David Stowe;
This publication is a critical re-edition of Time Stood Still: My Internment in England, 1914-18 (London: Duckworth, 1931), an oft-quoted but out-of-print memoir about the experience of ‘enemy aliens’ and the encampment of German, Austrian and Hungarian civilians during the First World War, written for an Anglophone readership by the then well-known German author Paul Cohen-Portheim. The re-edition contains the original text with annotations and illustrations as well as a substantial introduction to the context of internment, the author and this unusual example of WWI life writing.
Nursing and Midwifery in Pakistan: A critical overview, edited by Parveen Ali;
This book will be the first comprehensive overview of nursing, midwifery, and related professions in Pakistan, tracing their evolution since the country’s inception. It will explore the unique challenges faced by nurses and midwives, particularly in the context of women's status and the gendered nature of the profession, highlighting how these professionals have navigated and overcome these obstacles over time.
An invisible group: Russian-speaking migrant children in UK primary schools, by Elena Bracey;
This study examines the learning experiences and personality development of Russian-speaking migrant children in UK primary schools. Grounded in extensive participant observation, it incorporates the perspectives of primary-age pupils, their parents, and teachers. The findings will be valuable for language education researchers, practitioners, and policymakers.
Understanding Mental Causation, by Andrea White;
This monograph critiques leading contemporary theories of mental causation and proposes a new, non-Humean framework that addresses critical issues in philosophy of mind and action. It argues that causation should not be viewed strictly as a relation but as a general type of process that substances engage in. This perspective allows for a robust understanding of ‘mental causation’ as inherently present when human agents act intentionally.
In Search of a Hero: Tragic Irony in Graham Greene’s Fiction, by Yuliya Kazanova, which offers a new look at the oeuvre of Graham Greene;
This book provides a fresh perspective on Graham Greene's oeuvre by situating him within the twentieth-century European intellectual landscape. It highlights his lesser-known yet significant texts, offering new insights into his contributions to literature and thought.
Sand from the Urns, a bilingual anthology of the poetry and pose of Paul Celan, translated and edited by Ian Fairley.
Sand from the Urns is a German-English parallel text translation featuring selected poems and prose by Paul Celan, written between 1938 and 1948. Accompanied by a critical introduction and textual notes, this book aims to enhance understanding and appreciation of Celan's poetry, making his earliest works accessible through translation.
The Nervous State: F.L. Lucas and the internalization of crisis in Britain, 1938, by Julie V. Gottlieb and Nicola Baldwin
F.L. (Peter) Lucas, a Bloomsbury classicist and critic, kept a journal from December 31, 1937, chronicling the political crisis and the mental breakdown of his wife, Prudence. His Journal Under the Terror, 1938 inspired historian Julie V. Gottlieb and playwright Nicola Baldwin to create The Nervous State, a play dramatising the internalisation of crisis. This volume is divided into three parts: a historical analysis of Lucas's journal, the first published edition of Baldwin's play, and a dialogue between the historian and playwright on knowledge exchange and creative collaboration.
Emerging voices: Grassroots Disability Research in East Asia, edited by Stephen Hallett, Anna Lawson, Zhen Ni and Alex Pearl
This book introduces and elaborates the idea of ‘enabling research’ and presents new data on the lived experience of disabled people in mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. It seeks to make an original contribution to literature on using research to achieve change, and to deepen understanding of the lived experience of disabled people in the region.
Diversity, difference, or disorder? Exploring neurodiversity within British policing, edited by Alice Siberry
In this book, we explore the urgent need for police organisations to engage in meaningful discussions about neurodiversity. This concept is highly relevant to British policing, affecting both the communities they serve and their workforce. We provide a platform for reflection on current practices, challenge existing perspectives, and encourage essential conversations. In the years to come, this book will serve as a valuable reminder of how police forces have evolved in their treatment of neurodivergent individuals in society.
Supernova Neutrino Observation and Model Discrimination with Water Cherenkov and Liquid Scintillator Detectors, by Jost Migenda
This book introduces advanced undergraduate and early postgraduate students to the production, propagation, and detection of supernova neutrinos. It includes a set of Jupyter notebooks that allow readers to engage interactively, run, and modify the code used to generate figures and conduct data analysis.
Madness and Masquerade: Hollywood’s medieval films, 1949-1956, by Dan Clarke
Madness and Masquerade explores the relationship between Hollywood's medieval films (1949-1956) and their production contexts, offering insights into the ideological roles of the Middle Ages in post-war cinema. Through a narrative analysis of neglected texts, it examines connections between narrative, identity, and stardom in medieval films and other genres, especially westerns and teen films. Using the metaphor of films "wearing" their historicity, the monograph reveals how historical influences shaped genre, stardom, and film promotion, allowing filmmakers to use the Middle Ages as a space for allegory and political commentary.
Unmasking Cosplay: Subculture, Inclusivity, and Escape, by Adele Mason-Bertrand
Unmasking Cosplay: Subculture, Inclusivity and Escape provides an immersive exploration of cosplay, examining the norms and values of this multifaceted subculture. It addresses how members adapted to commercialization while striving to maintain their inclusive principles. Through in-depth ethnography, the author documents their journey from outsider to member, analysing how intersectional identities—such as ethnicity, gender, sexuality, mental health, and neurodiversity—shape subcultural experiences. The book also explores how cosplay offers individuals an escape from the challenges and intolerances of everyday life.
Refracted history: critical essays on the murals of Northern Ireland 1980-2023, by Tony Crowley
Refracted History: Critical Essays on the Murals of Northern Ireland 1980-2023 goes beyond documenting the evolution of murals in relation to Northern Ireland's turbulent history, focusing instead on the significance and meaning these artworks evoke. The book aims to break new ground by applying radical critical scrutiny to the murals, informed by contemporary interdisciplinary thinking in the humanities.
Analytic Spirituality: Essays in Spiritual Practice, Religious Experience, and the Knowledge of God, edited by David Worsley and Joshua Cockayne
Analytic Spirituality explores the intersection of analytic philosophy and spirituality, reflecting the pioneering research of the late Rev’d Dr. David Efird. The collection features insights from leading scholars in analytic theology, providing a comprehensive examination of spiritual practices, religious experiences, and knowledge of God. With its rigorous analytical approach, this volume is set to become an essential resource for scholars, students, and practitioners interested in the nuances of analytic theology and spirituality.
Digital Dickens, edited by Emily Bell, Peter Orford and Claire Wood
Digital Dickens is the first book-length, state-of-the-field discussion of Dickens in Digital Humanities, combining contributions from leading practitioners with emerging voices in the field, to construct both a clear and accessible survey for students and researchers, and also to offer a roadmap for future digital Dickens projects.