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Kenya and Britain after Independence

Beyond Neo-Colonialism

By: Poppy Cullen

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Kenya and Britain after Independence

Beyond Neo-Colonialism

By: Poppy Cullen

This book explores British post-colonial foreign policy towards Kenya from 1963 to 1980. It reveals the extent and nature of continued British government influence in Kenya after independence. It argues that this was not simply about neo-colonialism, and Kenya’s elite had substantial agency to shape the relationship. The first section addresses how policy was made and the role of High Commissions and diplomacy. It emphasises contingency, with policy produced through shared interests and interaction with leading Kenyans. It argues that British policy-makers helped to create and then reinforced Kenya’s neo-patrimonialism. The second part examines the economic, military, personal and diplomatic networks which successive British governments sustained with independent Kenya. A combination of interlinked interests encouraged British officials to place a high value on this relationship, even as their world commitments diminished. This book appeals to those interested in Kenyan history, post-colonial Africa, British foreign policy, and forms of diplomacy and policy-making.

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280

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Springer

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ISBN 10

3319562762

ISBN 13

9783319562766

The Woolly Hat Knitting Club

By: Poppy Dolan

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The Woolly Hat Knitting Club

By: Poppy Dolan

In this “wonderfully warm . . . laugh-out-loud funny” romantic comedy, a London career woman finds love and happiness at her family’s village knitting shop (Cressida McLaughlin, author of the Cornish Cream Tea series). When Dee Blackthorn’s brother breaks both wrists, he’s in need of a helping hand—or two—with the knitting shop he owns. Luckily, Dee has all the time in the world to help out—she’s just been unceremoniously fired from her demanding job amidst scandalous office rumors she’s certain her hot-shot nemesis, Ben, is behind . . . When Dee bumps into Becky, an old friend who is a new mum to a premature baby, Dee gets the brilliant idea to use her new role at her brother’s shop to enlist the knitting community to make tiny woolly hats to keep the little one warm. But when Dee’s good intentions backfire, she risks losing her friends and family. On top of that, Ben turns up, denying involvement in Dee’s sacking. It seems her office rival might just be the hero she needs right about now. “The book made me want to take up knitting and snuggle down with my loved ones.” —Rosie Blake, author of The Hygge Holiday “Relatable and vivid characters. . . . Clever, heartfelt, witty, romantic.” —Kirsty Greenwood, author of Big Sexy Love “Simply unputdownable.” —Claudia Carroll, author of Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow? “The feel-good book of the year.” —Vanessa Greene, author of The Vintage Teacup Club

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333

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Canelo

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ISBN 10

1911591266

ISBN 13

9781911591269

The Bluebell Bunting Society

By: Poppy Dolan

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The Bluebell Bunting Society

By: Poppy Dolan

‘Wonderfully warm and laugh-out-loud funny... you cannot fail to be uplifted by it’ Cressida McLaughlinWhen the going gets tough, the tough get sewing... At twenty-nine, Connie isn’t exactly living her dreams. When her beloved gran died Connie returned to Hazelhurst, the village she grew up in, and took over her gran’s old job as caretaker at the village hall. It’s not a career in journalism as she’d hoped, but she loves working at Bluebell Hall. So when greedy property developers try to get their hands on it, Connie hatches a plan to save the hall, one bonkers enough that it just might work. All it takes is a needle and thread, scraps of old material and willing hands. Can Connie save Bluebell Hall? And will she save herself in the process...? A heartwarming novel about friendship, community and being brave enough to fight for what you believe in, The Bluebell Bunting Society is perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley, Tilly Tennant and Carole Matthews. ‘The feel-good book of the year’ Vanessa Greene ‘The Bluebell Bunting Society is wonderfully warm and laugh-out-loud funny, a book about standing up for what you believe in and the importance of friends and family. It’s fresh and sparky, it’s full of colour and detail, and has the same effect as bunting – you cannot fail to be uplifted by it. I finished it with a huge grin on my face and an urge to dust off my sewing kit and create my own string of feel-good pennants.’ Cressida McLaughlin ‘Gorgeously warm and funny, The Bluebell Bunting Society is Poppy Dolan at her finest. With characters to love and a whole lot of sweet treats along the way, this is the cosiest, most charming and feel-good book I’ve read all year.’ Victoria Fox ‘Poppy Dolan is simply unputdownable.’ Claudia Carroll

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253

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Canelo + ORM

Published Date

ISBN 10

1911591258

ISBN 13

9781911591252

The Graphic Design Reference & Specification Book

Everything Graphic Designers Need to Know Every Day

By: Poppy Evans,Aaris Sherin,Irina Lee

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The Graphic Design Reference & Specification Book

Everything Graphic Designers Need to Know Every Day

By: Poppy Evans,Aaris Sherin,Irina Lee

The Graphic Design Reference & Specification Book is a must-have sourcebook for every designer—amateur of professional. Completely practical with only the most needed information, this valuable book provides designers with all the little details that can make or break a design, such as: How much space to leave in the gutter when designing barrel folds How to layout a template for a box, and the ratios of each part Metric conversion charts Copyright and trademark standards Proofreaders' symbols Image file formats Standard camera formats and sizes Finding the best scanning resolution Type basics and terminology Guide to printing processes Paper usage guide Standard binding types Process color finder Proofing methods Standard envelope sizes in the USA, Europe, Canada and Asia And much more. Take thisreference everywhere you go for details on all the things you can never find but need to know when designing. The Reference & Specification Book series from Rockport Publishers offers students and practicing professionals in a range of creative industries must-have information in their area of specialty in an up-to-date, concise handbook.

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320

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Rockport Publishers

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ISBN 10

161058788X

ISBN 13

9781610587884

Book's by Poppy Cullen

Kenya and Britain after Independence

Kenya and Britain after Independence

The Woolly Hat Knitting Club

The Woolly Hat Knitting Club

The Bluebell Bunting Society

The Bluebell Bunting Society

The Graphic Design Reference & Specification Book

The Graphic Design Reference & Specification Book

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