Author: Bertilia Jean-baptiste
Publisher: Nelson Thornes
ISBN: 9780175663682
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

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Author: David Keenan
Publisher: Faber & Faber
ISBN: 0571340539
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 369

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LONGLISTED FOR THE GORDON BURN PRIZE 2019 SHORTLISTED FOR THE ENCORE PRIZE 2020 Sammy and his three friends are country boys from Armagh, the disputed borderlands of a country cannbalising itself. They love sharp clothes, a drink, and a night on the town singing Perry Como's classics. Their dream is a Free State, and their methods for achieving this are uncompromising. Heading for Belfast - ground zero of the Troubles - they find themselves in the incongruous position of running a comic book shop by day. Their clandestine activities belong in the x-rated pages of graphic fiction: burglary, blackmail, extortion, torture, and murder. No criminal act is too taboo for these boys. But when punk rock arrives and the hard edge of the decade starts to reveal its true paranoid colours, Sammy finds himself increasingly isolated. Camaraderie and loyalty is the fuel of a terrorist cell. When those virtues prove faulty, the game is up - and Sammy's world starts to radically shrink. For the Good Times shouts and sings with visionary intensity and gallows humour. It is not just a book about the IRA, but an exploration of what it means to 'go rogue', and the heartbreak and devastation that commitment to 'the cause' can engender. It unpacks any dewy-eyed romance associated with the Troubles, and establishes David Keenan as one of our generation's most fearless and entertaining literary stylists.

Author: Michael Rosen
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781999923846
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 96

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This is a short guide for teachers on how to help a school put in place a reading for pleasure policy. To support this policy the guide also takes a close look at how children read - what do they think as they read? I've also included some plans from teachers putting reading for pleasure policies in place. It's for you to use, adapt and change as you think best for the school and students you have in front of you.

Author: Hills, John
Publisher: Policy Press
ISBN: 1447336496
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 352

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Two-thirds of UK government spending now goes on the welfare state and where the money is spent – healthcare, education, pensions, benefits – is the centre of political and public debate. Much of that debate is dominated by the myth that the population divides into those who benefit from the welfare state and those who pay into it – 'skivers' and 'strivers', 'them' and 'us'. This ground-breaking book, written by one of the UK’s leading social policy experts, uses extensive research and survey evidence to challenge that view. It shows that our complex and ever-changing lives mean that all of us rely on the welfare state throughout our lifetimes, not just a small ‘welfare-dependent’ minority. Using everyday life stories and engaging graphics, Hills clearly demonstrates how the facts are far removed from the myths. This revised edition contains fully updated data, discusses key policy changes and a new preface reflecting on the changed context after the 2015 election and Brexit vote.

Author: David Keenan
Publisher: Faber & Faber
ISBN: 0571330843
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 243

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE GORDON BURN PRIZE 2017ROUGH TRADE BOOK OF THE MONTHLRB BOOK OF THE WEEKCAUGHT BY THE RIVER BOOK OF THE MONTHSHORTLISTED FOR THE COLLYER BRISTOW PRIZE This Is Memorial Device, the debut novel by David Keenan, is a love letter to the small towns of Lanarkshire in the west of Scotland in the late 1970s and early 80s as they were temporarily transformed by the endless possibilities that came out of the freefall from punk rock. It follows a cast of misfits, drop-outs, small town visionaries and would-be artists and musicians through a period of time where anything seemed possible, a moment where art and the demands it made were as serious as your life. At its core is the story of Memorial Device, a mythic post-punk group that could have gone all the way were it not for the visionary excess and uncompromising bloody-minded belief that served to confirm them as underground legends. Written in a series of hallucinatory first-person eye-witness accounts that capture the prosaic madness of the time and place, heady with the magic of youth recalled, This Is Memorial Device combines the formal experimentation of David Foster Wallace at his peak circa Brief Interviews With Hideous Men with moments of delirious psychedelic modernism, laugh out loud bathos and tender poignancy.

Author: Shane Parrish
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593719972
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 209

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Discover the essential thinking tools you’ve been missing with The Great Mental Models series by Shane Parrish, New York Times bestselling author and the mind behind the acclaimed Farnam Street blog and “The Knowledge Project” podcast. This first book in the series is your guide to learning the crucial thinking tools nobody ever taught you. Time and time again, great thinkers such as Charlie Munger and Warren Buffett have credited their success to mental models–representations of how something works that can scale onto other fields. Mastering a small number of mental models enables you to rapidly grasp new information, identify patterns others miss, and avoid the common mistakes that hold people back. The Great Mental Models: Volume 1, General Thinking Concepts shows you how making a few tiny changes in the way you think can deliver big results. Drawing on examples from history, business, art, and science, this book details nine of the most versatile, all-purpose mental models you can use right away to improve your decision making and productivity. This book will teach you how to: Avoid blind spots when looking at problems. Find non-obvious solutions. Anticipate and achieve desired outcomes. Play to your strengths, avoid your weaknesses, … and more. The Great Mental Models series demystifies once elusive concepts and illuminates rich knowledge that traditional education overlooks. This series is the most comprehensive and accessible guide on using mental models to better understand our world, solve problems, and gain an advantage.

Author: Peter Kump
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780735200197
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 308

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The former National Director of Education for Evelyn Wood Reading Dynamics. presents his do-it-yourself program for increasing reading speed and boosting comprehension. This program distills fundamental principles and skills chat can be learned at home with the help of the drills and exercises provided. And because it lets readers choose their own materials and set their own pace, it's the ideal method for busy people juggling a full schedule.

Author: Bertilia Jean-Baptiste
Publisher: Nelson Thornes
ISBN: 9780175664269
Category : English Language - Elementary readers
Languages : en
Pages : 136

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Author: Lilian M. Heath
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 137

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In 'Good Times with the Juniors' by Lilian M. Heath, readers are transported to a nostalgic world of childhood memories and adventures. Heath's writing style is heartwarming and relatable, capturing the essence of innocence and joy in the lives of young protagonists. Set in the early 20th century, the book offers a unique glimpse into the simpler times of youth, filled with laughter and camaraderie. The interwoven themes of friendship, family, and growing up are beautifully depicted through Heath's vivid storytelling and charming anecdotes. Readers will find themselves immersed in a world where every day is an opportunity for new discoveries and unforgettable experiences. Lilian M. Heath, a renowned children's author, drew inspiration from her own childhood and the lives of those around her to create 'Good Times with the Juniors'. Her deep understanding of the joys and challenges of youth shines through in her writing, making the book a timeless treasure for readers of all ages. Heath's passion for storytelling and exploring the wonders of childhood is evident in every page, inviting readers to celebrate the magic of youth and the bonds that shape us. I highly recommend 'Good Times with the Juniors' to anyone looking for a heartwarming and nostalgic read that celebrates the innocence and wonder of childhood. Lilian M. Heath's enchanting tale will captivate readers and remind them of the beauty found in the simple moments of growing up.

Author: Nickelodeon Publishing
Publisher: Nickelodeon Publishing
ISBN: 161263074X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

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Hooray! The Krusty Krab is celebrating its eleventy-seventh anniversary! Join SpongeBob SquarePants as he remembers the good times he's had at the restaurant and with all of his friends in Bikini Bottom.