Peter Pugh – författare

Hollywood star George Raft once told his bank manager, Part of the $10 million I spent on gambling, part on booze and part on women. The rest I spent foolishly. It's Only Money combines cash, history and a wealth of incredible facts to reveal just how much the value of things in life can soon change. From the serious to the ridiculous, the dollar takes on a life of its own in this witty trip through the vaults of the most incredible financial deals ever. It's Only Money shows how fortunes are won and lost, why kids are a bad investment, and the truth about buying happiness. As Woody Allen said: Money is better than poverty, if only for financial reasons.

As we find ourselves at the cusp of an economic downturn, there has been a clear reinvigoration of Keynesian economics as governments are attempting to stimulate the market through public funds. Forming his economic theories in the wake of the Great Depression, John Maynard Keynes argued that a healthy economy depended on the total spending of consumers, business investors and, most importantly, governments too. Keynes formulated that governments should take control of the economy in the short term, rather than relying on the market, because, as he eloquently put it 'in the long run, we are all dead'. This graphic guide is the ideal introduction to one of the most influential economists of the 20th century, at a time when his theories may be crucial to our economic survival. Through a deft mixture of words and images, "Introducing Keynes" is a timely, accessible and enjoyable read.

Margaret Thatcher's political career was one of the most remarkable of modern times. She rose to become the first woman to lead a major Western democracy, serving as British Prime Minister. Admired by Ronald Regan and the United States Congress, "Introducing Thatcherism" looks at the political philosophy behind this influential and controversial woman.