Mercifully, for a book covering such complex issues, it is sub-divided into easily digestible chunks.

ECONOMIST: Peace-making in Bosnia

Mr Poots said it was a large and complex bill covering matters as widespread as anti-social behaviour, dog fouling, noise nuisance from burglar alarms, and graffiti.

BBC: British-Irish Council Environment Meeting

Speaking after sentencing, Det Ch Insp Noel McHugh said it had been "a very complex investigation, covering several police force areas".

BBC: John Connolly and Simon Collins