Hostage is a highly topical study of the phenomenon of hostage taking, both historically and in the world today. It explores such areas as the history of hostage taking and how it has evolved, the seizing of hostages, the treatment of hostages and the relationship that develops between captor and captive, escapes and releases, negotiations, the trauma and subsequent long-term effects, and the response by the government and police to hostage-taking. Drawing on a large number of individual cases and in dialogue with many key hostages, terrorists, and negotiators, John C. Griffiths dramatically re-creates the main hostage events of the post-War era and asks how effective it is as a means to an end.

Hostage: The History, Facts & Reasoning Behind Political Hostage Taking

Politics & Social Sciences

Griffiths, John C.

Sociology

Andre Deutsch

A study of the phenomenon as well as the commodity, this is a comprehensive survey of the drink that is imbibed daily by more than half the population of the world. After water, tea is the second most-consumed drink in the world. Almost every corner of the globe is addressed in this comprehensive look at 4,500 years of tea history. Tea has affected international relations, exposed divisions of class and race, shaped the ethics of business, and even led to significant advances in medicine. Thoroughly researched and captivating, this is a unique study of the little green leaf.

Tea: The Drink That Changed the World

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Beverages & Wine

Set against Afghanistan’s deep-rooted religious, ethnic, and social divisions, this comprehensive history examines a nation that for centuries has been in constant conflict. Beginning with early Persian, Greek, and Mongol invasions and continuing through the Russian incursion, it maps the history and development of Afghanistan through its wars and their effects. The recent bitter civil war is also addressed as is the role of the Talibanwho controlled most of the country under a fanatical and reclusive leaderincluding their stance on minority groups, the importance of Islam, the place of women in society, and their support for Osama bin Laden. Fully updated with the most recent geopolitical and military events involving the country, this is a compelling history of a nation caught between the headlines and its own past.

Afghanistan: Land of Conflict and Beauty

History

Asia

A fascinating account of the world's favorite beverage from the son of Sir Percival Griffiths, author of the monumental and definitive tome The History of the Indian Tea Industry A study of the phenomenon as well as the commodity, this is a comprehensive survey of the drink that is imbibed daily by more than half the population of the world. After water, tea is the second most-consumed drink in the world. Almost every corner of the globe is addressed in this comprehensive look at 4,500 years of tea history. Tea has affected international relations, exposed divisions of class and race, shaped the ethics of business, and even led to significant advances in medicine. Thoroughly researched and captivating, this is a unique study of the little green leaf.

Tea: A History of the Drink That Changed the World

Fully updated, this is an insightful and fascinating account of the history, culture, social fabric, internal politics, and economy of a country at the forefront of international relations Set against Afghanistan's deep-rooted religious, ethnic, and social divisions, this comprehensive history examines a nation that for centuries has been in constant conflict. Beginning with early Persian, Greek, and Mongol invasions and continuing through the Russian incursion, it maps the history and development of Afghanistan through its wars and their effects. The recent, bitter civil war is also addressed as is the role of the Taliban—who controlled most of the country under a fanatical and reclusive leader—including their stance on minority groups, the importance of Islam, the place of women in society, and their support for Osama bin Laden. Fully updated with the most recent geopolitical and military events involving the country, this is a compelling history of a nation caught between the headlines and its own past.

Traces the history of Afghanistan, describes the culture, characteristics, and religion of the Afghan people, and speculates on the Russian invasion

Afghanistan: Key To A Continent

Griffith, John

Westview Press

U.S. Ruggers and their fans will delight in this extraordinary collection of astonishing true stories from the past 130 years, which reveal a bizarre side to a sport hitherto uncelebrated. A sampling: The Irish international who arranged his marriage in order to qualify for a leave of absence to play against England. The international test where an entire Wales side were sent off. The match in which a team of top soccer players beat their rugby counterparts at their own game, literally. And much more.

Rugby's Strangest Matches: Extraordinary But True Stories from Over a Century of Rugby (Strangest S.)

Humor & Entertainment

Anova Books

Afghanistan. A History Of Conflict

Timat Publishing

Rugby fans will delight in this extraordinary collection of astonishing true stories from the past 130 years, which reveal a bizarre side to the sport hitherto uncelebrated. Here you'll find the Irish international who arranged his marriage in order to qualify for leave of absence to play against England, the match in which a team of top soccer players beat their rugby counterparts literally at their own game, the riotous encounter that led to a seven-year lapse in the fixture, the international where an entire Wales side were sent off, and the unknown who played for his country due to an administrative mistake.

Rugby's Strangest Matches: Extraordinary but True Stories from Over a Century of Rugby (Strangest series)

Sports & Outdoors

Miscellaneous

Rugby fans will delight in this extraordinary collection of astonishing but true stories from the past 130 years, which reveal a bizarre and hitherto uncelebrated side to the sport. Here you'll find, among many other bizarre events, the Irish international who arranged his marriage in order to play against England, the match in which a team of top soccer players beat their rugby counterparts at their own game, the riotous encounter that meant that particular fixture was subsequently abandoned for seven years, the international match in which an entire Wales side were sent off, and the unknown player who was capped for his country due to an administrative mistake. Rugby's Strangest Matches is a fascinating compendium that is sure to amuse and entertain.

Rugby's Strangest Matches: Extraordinary But True Stories from Over a Century of Rugby (Strangest series)

Humor

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Books by Griffiths, John C.

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Hostage: The History, Facts & Reasoning Behind Political Hostage Taking

Tea: The Drink That Changed the World

Afghanistan: Land of Conflict and Beauty

Tea: A History of the Drink That Changed the World

Afghanistan: Land of Conflict and Beauty

Afghanistan: Key To A Continent

Rugby's Strangest Matches: Extraordinary But True Stories from Over a Century of Rugby (Strangest S.)

Afghanistan. A History Of Conflict

Rugby's Strangest Matches: Extraordinary but True Stories from Over a Century of Rugby (Strangest series)

Rugby's Strangest Matches: Extraordinary But True Stories from Over a Century of Rugby (Strangest series)