George Jones

English local government is in a state of decline after 40 years of incremental but cumulative centralisation by central government. This book is the first to directly address this trend's impact upon the institution of local government, a crucial element in the democratic viability of a unitary state. The process of centralisation, and its corrosive effect on the status and responsibilities of local government, have been widely recognised and deplored among politicians and senior officers within local government, and by academics with an interest in this field. However, there has been no study exploring in detail its impact, and, equally important, suggesting ways in which the growing imbalance between the powers of central and local government should be rectified. This book fills this gap.This text will be of key interest to scholars, students and practitioners of local government, and more generally to those interested in what has been happening to British politics and governance.

Presented here for the first time is the collected scripts of episodes 25 through 36 of the popular and long running science fiction, fantasy, comedy, adventure radio show called "Paranoria, TX," which is old school radio theater with a new and outrageous geeky spin! In this volume, new authors, Eric Nivens, Matt McBride, and Alan Mendez contribute scripts and the ultimate villain...Barry Carpenter of the year 5069 is introduced! The adventures are getting more intense and our characters are growing!

Presented here for the first time is the collected scripts of episodes 1 through 10 of the popular spin off to the long running science fiction, fantasy, comedy, adventure radio show called "Paranoria, TX" which is old school radio theater with a new and outrageous geeky spin! This series is titles "Time Chronicles" and as the title suggests, it involves adventures in and outside of time...in wondrous ways! In this volume, the gang get lost in time, find new friends, face treacherous villains, and finally realize their purpose...but at what cost? It's science fiction adventure at its finest!

Presented here for the first time is the collected scripts of episodes 100 through 112 of the popular and long running science fiction, fantasy, comedy, adventure radio show called "Paranoria, TX" which is old school radio theater with a new and outrageous geeky spin! In this volume, the gang get lost in time, find new friends, face treacherous villains, and finally realize their dreams...but at what cost? It's madcap adventure at its finest!

Presented here for the first time is the collected scripts of episodes 76 through 88 of the popular and long running science fiction, fantasy, comedy, adventure radio show called "Paranoria, TX" which is old school radio theater with a new and outrageous geeky spin! In this volume, the gang discover a parallel world, face a dream killer, and throw a wild birthday party. Even as we learn more about their origins, the mystery surrounding them deepens.

Presented here for the first time is the collected scripts of episodes 76 through 88 of the popular and long running science fiction, fantasy, comedy, adventure radio show called "Paranoria, TX" which is old school radio theater with a new and outrageous geeky spin! In this volume, the gang face off against villains that nearly destroyed them before and discover they have inadvertently caused a problem with time itself. In order to fix it, they must split up and the face of this show is changed forever.

Presented here for the first time is the collected scripts of episodes 64 through 75 of the popular and long running science fiction, fantasy, comedy, adventure radio show called "Paranoria, TX" which is old school radio theater with a new and outrageous geeky spin! In this volume, the gang have a lot to overcome. The world will literally be destroyed, a character bears his soul, and a villain seeks revenge in their dreams! It all happens here in Paranoria, TX!

Presented here for the first time is the collected scripts of episodes 53 through 63 of the popular and long running science fiction, fantasy, comedy, adventure radio show called "Paranoria, TX" which is old school radio theater with a new and outrageous geeky spin! In this volume, the gang finds out that there is much more to their story than even they knew. The depth and complexity of the happenings around them are both fascinating and frightening.

Presented here for the first time is the collected scripts of episodes 37 through 52 of the popular and long running science fiction, fantasy, comedy, adventure radio show called "Paranoria, TX" which is old school radio theater with a new and outrageous geeky spin! In this volume, things change even more for our would be heroes as they begin to learn what it means to go from wanna be conquerors to bona fide saviors.

Presented here for the first time is the collected scripts of episodes 16 through 24 of the popular and long running science fiction, fantasy, comedy, adventure radio show called "Paranoria, TX." "Paranoria, TX" is old school radio theater with a new and outrageous geeky spin! In this volume, things begin to get a little weirder as the characters develop super powers that complicate their lives further and they travel to the parallel world of Bedora!

In the tradition of the choose your own adventure books of old, this adventure is entirely up to the reader. You are a teenage boy in ancient Greece trying to solve the mystery of your lineage. Who are you? Where do you come from? You must leave the world and comforts you know and journey into the unknown lands full of myths and legends to make your way toward your destiny. Be careful, though...some paths lead to success, and some lead to certain doom. Choose wisely.

Presented here for the first time is the collected scripts of episodes 1 through 15 of the popular and long running science fiction, fantasy, comedy, adventure radio show called ""Paranoria, TX."" ""Paranoria, TX"" is old school radio theater with a new and outrageous geeky spin! Follow along as six misfits try for world domination...and maybe a nice latte' over a game at the local comic book store.

Welcome to haunted East Texas Draw a circle around Tyler, the Rose Capital of the World, with thirty minutes driving time in all directions, and you will have isolated one of the most supernaturally active parts of the Lone Star State. Come along with two paranormal enthusiasts and investigators as they delve into the mysteries of the region. In the pages of this book, you'll discover... - A pair of restaurants whose patrons aren't only the flesh-and-blood variety... - A Halloween attraction that frightens patrons every fall, but has some genuine ghost stories as well... - The Cherokee Trace, with its stories of spirits, creatures, UFOs, and the legendary Pig Man... - A number of cemeteries that are known for the ghostly goings-on inside their gates... - And a theatre ghost or two - because all such places seem to be haunted... ...you'll discover these places and more in this journey into the paranormal, Ghosts of Tyler and Beyond