Barrie Machin: 5 books

The Iraq War and why Iran is pissed off with America and why it might be preparing nuclear weapons.This book was the best available radical critique of US foreign policy in Iraq. Some content is not as relevant now but the main section about US support of Iraq in the terrible war against Iran explains...

For those who love cats, as Barrie Machin clearly does, this is a must have treat. It contains twelve bright and imaginative original prints, which can be purchased separately.

In war, and in the time which precedes war, the social construction of meaning constantly reaffirms the worst fears of those Nations at odds with one another. War is a system of primitive thought and projection, which is worsened by each new phase in enmity. It is a function of witchcraft accusations...

On May 20 1941 Germany invaded Crete in ‘Operation Mercury.’ For ten days the Cretan people fought back furiously, alongside the British, Australians and New Zealanders. If it were not for the incompetence of the high command they would have won, but for the Germans it was a Pyrrhic victory. The...

Hilarious and prophetic parody of Lonely Planet Guides. If you liked the movie 'Happy Feet' buy this. This is a satirical book of Penguin cartoons about climate change and politics. It looks on the bright side of global warming and makes it cuddly. Children love this book and it makes a great gift.