Michael Foley

The Age of Absurdity by Michael Foley delves into the modern quest for happiness in an era that seemingly undermines it at every turn. Reflecting a sharp, humorous analysis, this book explores profound existential questions while serving as a critique of contemporary society. Foley tackles the convoluted interplay between our innate desire for contentment and how current cultural norms create...

The premiership of Tony Blair has not only reaffirmed previous trends towards leader-centred parties and governments, it has provided a decisive change in the development of a genuine British presidency. The array of strategies and techniques designed to secure and expand Blair's public outreach, together with the priority attached to the prime minister's personal pledges and individual vision, have propelled...

More than 100 photo illustrations evoke the early days of aerial development. Images of craft are included alongside those of the men and women who populated the scene. When the Wright Brothers made their first flight in the early years of the twentieth century, it sparked the imagination of those who wanted to fly, both in their country and around...