Martin Watts Knihy

A critical examination of macroeconomics is presented through a comparative analysis of heterodox and orthodox theories. This textbook uniquely develops a heterodox model grounded in Modern Monetary Theory, drawing from notable economists like Keynes and Marx. The authors provide fiscal and monetary policy recommendations, arguing that the poor economic performance of wealthy capitalist nations could have been prevented. Their work offers a compelling philosophical and practical case for adopting the heterodox MMT perspective.

Oxen were one of the most important sources of motive power in the British countryside. For thousands of years they cultivated the land and transported people and goods. The working ox has left a lasting mark on the language, landscape and culture but has now almost totally disappeared from the United Kingdom. Historians rarely mention or study them. It is as if a history of the twentieth century were to ignore the impact of the tractor and the lorry. The purpose of this book is to redress that balance.

Provides important clues to the need to protect and maintain windmills, the continued survival of which allows an insight into the historic use of renewable energy, the development of engineering, and the processing of grain, for flour and bread, as well as other essential products.

Water power has been used for over 2000 years. This book explains the history and development of watermills as working buildings and the importance of the wider appreciation of the built environment and the use of natural sources of power.

Bedford is a name from British automotive history that became synonymous with quality commercial vehicles. Between 1930 and the late 1980s few companies, large or small, did have at least a couple of Bedfords within their fleet. These were dependable vehicles used by fleet operators all over the UK and beyond.

From the Santler of 1889, to the Morgan of today, Worcestershire can boast the longest period of involvement in the motor industry in Britain, a timespan of 124 years.

Combining a personal narrative with tactical and technical analysis, this book casts new light on the Royal Marines during the Second World War.