ANDREW BENNETT

Bennett and Royle approach their subject by way of literary works themselves (a poem by Emily Dickinson, a passage from Shakespeare, a novel by Salman Rushdie), rather than by way of abstract theoretical ideas and isms. In 32 short chapters they focus on a range of familiar-looking terms (character, the author, voice, narrative) as well as less obvious ones (laughter, pleasure, ghosts, secrets) in order to show why such literary texts are so compelling. The third edition updates and expands on earlier editions, and includes new chapters. This book avoids what is so frequently tiresome or intimidating about 'theory', offering instead an introduction that is consistently entertaining, thought provoking and surprising.

Moving should feel like a fresh startnot a nightmare of boxes, clutter, and stress. Whether youre upgrading from an apartment to a house, downsizing into a smaller space, or simply seeking a smoother transition, minimalism offers the key: take only what matters most.The Minimalist Move is your practical guide to moving with clarity and calm. Youll learn how to declutter before packing, make intentional decisions about what to bring, and set up your new home with less stuff and more breathing room. With checklists, timelines, and smart strategies, this book turns relocation into an opportunity to resetnot just relocate clutter from one place to another.Perfect for readers in their 30s through 50s, it addresses both upsizing (how to furnish new rooms without overfilling them) and downsizing (how to let go with confidence). The result? A simpler, lighter home that supports your next chapter.Moving doesnt have to be overwhelming. With this guide, it becomes your best chance to live with lessand love it more.

Motivation fades. Systems endure.Habit Engineering is the neuroscience-driven framework for entrepreneurs who want to build behavioural systems that make success inevitable. Instead of relying on willpower, this guide shows you how to engineer habits that align with your biology, integrate seamlessly into your business demands, and create compounding effects across every area of life and work.Inside, youll discover how to:Reprogram your brain for efficiency by understanding the neurological mechanisms of habit formationDesign environments that work for you, eliminating friction and triggers for counterproductive patternsSchedule habits by energy rhythms, aligning routines with your natural circadian cyclesStack and interconnect habits into systems that reinforce each other for exponential resultsApply entrepreneur-specific solutions to thrive during irregular schedules, high-stress periods, and business scaling challengesCreate resilience protocols to preserve essential habits during crises or transitionsThrough real-world case studies, youll see how high performers automate customer acquisition, sustain creativity, model leadership, and scale effectivelywithout burning out.Stop struggling with inconsistency. Start engineering habits that drive automatic, lasting success.

The use of case studies to build and test theories in political science and the other social sciences has increased in recent years. Many scholars have argued that the social sciences rely too heavily on quantitative research and formal models and have attempted to develop and refine rigorous methods for using case studies. This text presents a comprehensive analysis of research methods using case studies and examines the place of case studies in social science methodology. It argues that case studies, statistical methods, and formal models are complementary rather than competitive. The book explains how to design case study research that will produce results useful to policymakers and emphasizes the importance of developing policy-relevant theories. It offers three major contributions to case study methodology: an emphasis on the importance of within-case analysis, a detailed discussion of process tracing, and development of the concept of typological theories. Case Studies and Theory Development in the Social Sciences will be particularly useful to graduate students and scholars in social science methodology and the philosophy of science, as well as to those designing new research projects, and will contribute greatly to the broader debate about scientific methods.