An academic but accessible study of espionage and its impact, this is the first in a series of studies in early modern European history edited by leading historians.

During her 65-year career, Susie Cooper introduced more than 4,500 ceramic patterns and shapes, making her one of the most prolific, versatile and influential designers the industry has ever seen. Between the 1920s and 1980s she moved from the bold hand-painting of the jazz age through delicate wash banding and aerograph techniques to sophisticated lithographic transfer printing on both earthenware and bone china. Susie not only led the charge of gifted female designers in the male-dominated Potteries but also pioneered the role of women in factory management. Alan Marshall charts her...

This course prepares students thoroughly for the requirements of the 2013 German B syllabus (first examination 2015), at both Standard and Higher Level. It is totally international, offering authentic materials from a variety of German-speaking countries. The texts and topics have been chosen not only because of their intrinsic interest to young people, but also to enable students to develop a genuine intercultural understanding. The exercises are carefully designed to develop students' linguistic abilities while encouraging them to develop critical thinking skills and allowing them the...