Featured Monthly Releases – October 2026

As October comes to a close, discover new titles exploring economic development, public policy, cinema, sustainability, leadership and literature. This month’s featured releases bring fresh perspectives to contemporary global challenges, cultural expression and the ideas shaping academic and professional discourse.

• The Future of Industrialization – Rethinking Economic Development

The Future of Industrialization examines how industrial development must evolve in response to climate change, technological disruption, geopolitical shifts and global inequality. Bringing together perspectives from policymakers, international organisations, industry leaders and scholars, the book explores the role of innovation, digitalisation and sustainable industrial policies in shaping future economic growth. It offers a forward-looking framework for building a more inclusive, resilient and environmentally sustainable global economy.

• Crafting Evidence Based Policy – Evidence, History, and Management in Public Affairs

Crafting Evidence Based Policy examines how evidence is defined, evaluated and applied in public policy development across different professions and systems of government. Tracing the historical foundations of policymaking, the book explores the influence of science, law, journalism and other factors on legislative decisions. It also introduces practical analytical tools and considers how evidence-based approaches can support effective governance, management and leadership.

• Bollywood’s Corporeal Turn – Aesthetic Response and Diasporic Memory

Bollywood’s Corporeal Turn explores the aesthetic, cultural and bodily dimensions of Hindi cinema, tracing its development through influential genres, performances and cinematic traditions. From the legacy of Parsi theatre and courtesan films to the representation of emotion, desire and the body, the book examines how Bollywood constructs meaning through visual storytelling. It also considers the relationship between cinema, diasporic memory and evolving ideas of Indian identity across national and transnational contexts.

• Environmental, Social and Governance in South Africa and the UK – Corporate Governance in Practice

Environmental, Social and Governance in South Africa and the UK examines the growing importance of ESG principles through an interdisciplinary corporate governance perspective. Tracing the development of ESG frameworks in the United Kingdom and South Africa, the book explores regulatory expectations, corporate accountability and the influence of sustainability standards on investment decisions. It also considers the challenges businesses face in meeting evolving governance requirements, offering insights for scholars, policymakers and industry professionals.

• Inside Influence – The Psychology of Power in Human Life

Inside Influence explores the psychology of power and its effects on human behaviour, decision-making and leadership. Drawing on psychological research, the book examines how gaining or losing power can influence perception, judgement, empathy and relationships within organisations and society. It also considers the risks of concentrated authority and presents a framework for understanding and exercising power more ethically, responsibly and constructively.

• Framing the Clue-Puzzle – The Paratextual Voice in Golden Age Detective Fiction

Framing the Clue-Puzzle examines the role of paratextual elements, including prefaces, footnotes, maps, floorplans and diagrams, in shaping Golden Age detective fiction. Drawing on literary theory and an analysis of 530 detective narratives, the book explores how these features influence interpretation, narrative authority and the presentation of clues. It offers a fresh perspective on how seemingly peripheral textual devices contribute to the construction of knowledge, mystery and justice within detective literature.

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