Stephen May

When it's time to hang the capitalists, they will sell us the rope. May 1907. Young Stalin - poet, bank-robber, spy - is in London for the 5th Congress of the Russian Communist Party. As he builds his powerbase in the party, Stalin manipulates alliances with Lenin, Trotsky, and Rosa Luxemburg under the eyes of the Czar's secret police. Meanwhile...

The Times Books to Look Out for in 2025 Stephen May has a nose for fascinating historical events – The Times The spry, sardonic voice of the new historical fiction – Hilary Mantel Vivid and wholly credible recreation of post-Great War London – Robert Edric Intrigue, betrayal, redemption – Rachel Seiffert David Lloyd George is at Chequers for the weekend...

Get Started in Creative Writing will help writers at the very beginning of their creative journey, as well as support them in the completion of their first pieces of creative writing – whether that's a short story, a poem, or a draft of a novel or screenplay. Each chapter includes a central writing exercise and four shorter ones, while key...

The Times books to look out for in 2025 Stephen May has a nose for fascinating historical events - The Times Very fine and fun novel - The Spectator Skilfully orchestrates a large cast of both historical and fictional characters - Financial Times The spry, sardonic voice of the new historical fiction - Hilary Mantel Vivid and wholly credible recreation...

This book deals with all aspects of orthopaedic and rheumatological problems encountered in equine veterinary practice. The questions are arranged randomly just as they would be in practice. It is superbly illustrated and each question is followed by a thorough explanation and suggested treatment plan. Equine Orthopaedics and Rheumatology is intended for veterinary and equine students, veterinary practitioners, veterinary nurses,...