Gilded Youth: Privilege, Rebellion and the British Public School, Hardcover - James Brooke-Smith

DescriptionThe British public school is an iconic institution, a training ground for the ruling elite and a symbol of national identity and traditi...

An historical account of the Thermidorian Reaction following the fall of Robespierre in July of 1794. The book provides an examination of the 36, 0...

Is the American public school doing what we want it to do? Or, is what we want it to do in conflict with what society allows it to do? This book ta...

Written by a founder member of Extinction Rebellion Youth London, this is no greenwashing book - it's an important call to action. A manifesto for ...

DescriptionA touching tale of a grandmother and her granddaughter exploring and cherishing the natural world. Words, the woods, and the world illum...

Reducere. It is the first day of school in Chad, Africa. Children are filling the road. "Will they give us a notebook?" Thomas asks. "Will they give us a pen...

This study is devoted to the work of two early British filmmakers, George Albert Smith and James Williamson, and the films that they made around 19...

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Publisher: Taylor & Francis LtdAuthor(s): Thurstine BassetIllustration(s): 3 Line drawings, black and white; 6 Halftones, black and whiteNumber of ...

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This book examines the many different ways in which women achieved public standing and exercised political power in England from the middle of the ...

Featuring 50 off-grid-style campsites in some of Britain's wildest locations, this glovebox sized guide is packed with inspiration for first-time w...

Reducere. Now in diapersFor the youngest of readers who still prefer to chew on a book rather than read it, It's a Little Book asks what a book is for--Is it...

Publisher: Unicorn Publishing GroupAuthor(s): Duncan A. SmithIllustration(s): 80 Illustrations, unspecified; 80 Illustrations, unspecifiedNumber of...

Dave Pelzer's bestselling autobiographical trilogy are an international phenomenon. Distressing, heartbreaking and yet inspirational, the fourth in...

Reducere. Each day features a different influential figure in African-American history, from Crispus Attucks, the first man shot in the Boston Massacre, spar...

Reducere. Someone, or something, is causing trouble at Southland Academy for Supernatural Youth, aka SASY. Random items turn up missing from SASY. Things sta...

Scottish artist Tom Paterson is one of the most inventive and influential cartoonists British comics have produced. This collection features some o...

Reducere. If you want to discover the captivating history of the British Raj, then keep reading...The British presence in India lasted for nearly 350 years, ...

The product of nearly 3 years' worth of work and research, Bible Society has worked in partnership with Youth for Christ to reimagine what a Youth ...

Reducere. If you want to discover the captivating history of the British Raj, then keep reading...The British presence in India lasted for nearly 350 years, ...

Reducere. Labor organizer James Connolly combined Irish nationalism with socialist criticism and a willingness for armed insurrection. His influence extended...

There are 22 candidates. There are 12 seats. But the fate of humanity rests on creating a new civilization on the planet below, and there are twelv...

For those about to read . . . we salute you! The zany and much-beloved comedy-musical film about pint-sized rockers sticking it to the man is now a...

Reducere. Among American conservatives, the right to own property free from the meddling hand of the state is one of the most sacred rights of all. But in th...

In 1968, British Leyland brought together most of Britain's motor manufacturers, with the intention of creating a robust unified group that could e...

Publisher: Helion & CompanyAuthor(s): Wayne StackIllustration(s): c 24 colour & b/w ills, 7 maps, 9 tablesNumber of pages: 202Collection: From Reas...

James Hercules Martino has until the end of the summer (a.k.a. two weeks) to accomplish thetwelve tasks given to him by his Uncle Anthony. The task...

Reducere. WHEN BOMBS BEGIN TO FALL, Ali drowns out the sould of war with a pen.Like other children living in Baghdad, Ali loves soccer, music and dancing, bu...

DescriptionA hot little book with big taste to spice up your meals. New Mexican Cuisine is a unique and delicious melting pot of Spanish, Mexican, ...

Reducere. As one of the most prestigious high schools in the nation, St. Paul's School in Concord, New Hampshire, has long been the exclusive domain of Ameri...

A deep insight into the stories behind the image of the Tour de France - the sacrifice, despair, strategy and chaos - of those four weeks in JulyPu...

"The authors of this book approach their theme with the conviction that 'the gift of the Spirit to indwell God's people, corporately and individual...

Reducere. Rafe Khatchadorian has enough problems at home without throwing his first year of middle school into the mix. Luckily, he's got an ace plan for the...

Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: Shamus Rahman KhanAs one of the most prestigious high schools in the nation, St. Paul's School in Concord, New Hampshire, h...

Do you want to read The Turn of The Screw? If so then keep reading... Widely recognized as one of literature's most gripping ghost stories, this cl...

Anna is a possession. Owned by the man named Will, she is cared for and protected. But when she falls pregnant, Anna finds the strength to run. And...

A brand-new fairy school series about helping animals and looking after nature, from the home of Rainbow Magic!Publisher: Hachette Children's Group...

Discover the #1 bestselling middle-grade comic that inspired a major motion picture: Children's Choice Award winner James Patterson has never been ...

Reducere. Readers get a chance to participate in James Patterson's wildly successful Middle School series in this interactive book featuring more than 80 hil...

Arthur Curtiss James: Unsung Titan of the Gilded Age is about the extraordinary life and times of Arthur Curtis James, a relatively unknown railroa...