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Ben Jackson is the author of The Africa Cup of Nations (2024), Museums & Galleries (2015), From Anger to Action (2021), The Case for Scottish Independence (2020), Equality and the British Left (2013).

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The Africa Cup of Nations

release date: Oct 01, 2024
The Africa Cup of Nations
The Africa Cup of Nations explores the vibrant history of one of football''s iconic but often overlooked international tournaments. For a long time, the Africa Cup of Nations has been seen as a nuisance to European clubs and fans. However, the tournament has a rich history and is fast becoming an event that brings together the finest players in the world. Africa''s cup has witnessed some tremendous teams, from the great Ghana side of the 1960s, to the Zaire team of the 1970s, right up to the dominant Egypt side of the 2000s. There are many stories of redemption and achievement, such as the return of South Africa in the 1990s following apartheid, and the triumph of Zambia after the tragedy of 1993. The book brings us all the great teams, managers and players who have lit up the tournament. As well as turning the spotlight on African football, it examines the history of African states, looking at how events off the pitch - including apartheid in South Africa and anti-colonial movements - impacted those on it.

Museums & Galleries

release date: Jul 27, 2015
Museums & Galleries
The history of Korean museums goes back more than 100 years, to the opening of the Jesil Bangmulgwan in 1909. There are now 11 national museums in provincial cities throughout Korea, unified by the hub that is Seoul''s iconic National Museum of Korea, completed in 2005, while the large number of regional, university, art, specialized and other museums continues to rise. Korea''s galleries emerged one by one with the advent of "modernity," the flourishing of modern art and the development of the economy, introducing many Korean and international artists and playing an important role in developing popular culture. Korea''s museums and galleries, displaying everything from Paleolithic relics to the latest experimental works by contemporary artists, offer windows onto the country''s past, present and future.

From Anger to Action

release date: May 07, 2021
From Anger to Action
From Anger to Action tells the stories of the citizens'' movements charting new paths to tackle the big global challenges that lie behind the political upheavals of our times. Drawing on candid insights from citizens, activists, and innovators, and their own experiences as leaders of internationally recognized advocacy organizations, the authors give an insider account of the battle for change and how it can be won – as well as trenchant criticism of where traditional civil society has lost its way and needs renewal. While unflinching on the dangers of the current political crises, the book offers hard-edged hope and a vision for citizen-led change to reshape our fractured politics. We meet communities in economically-battered towns welcoming refugees and Syrian peacebuilders reaching across impossible divides, go behind the scenes with Fairtrade banana farmers and hear of frenzied climate campaigners pushing divestment from oil companies and using social media to drive change. Lamb and Jackson explore how citizens’ movements are transforming our global politics, refashioning internationalism and fighting back against narrow nationalism. The book analyses why some movements secure lasting change – and others fail. And they show how these insights could shape a wider strategy for grassroots-up transformation. From Anger to Action will be of interest to social activists and anyone interested in social movements, global change, and civil society.

The Case for Scottish Independence

release date: Jul 09, 2020
The Case for Scottish Independence
Scottish nationalism is a powerful movement in contemporary politics, yet the goal of Scottish independence emerged surprisingly recently into public debate. The origins of Scottish nationalism lie not in the medieval battles for Scottish statehood, the Acts of Union, the Scottish Enlightenment, or any other traditional historical milestone. Instead, an influential separatist Scottish nationalism began to take shape only in the 1970s and achieved its present ideological maturity in the course of the 1980s and 1990s. The nationalism that emerged from this testing period of Scottish history was unusual in that it demanded independence not to defend a threatened ancestral culture but as the most effective way to promote the agenda of the left. This accessible and engaging account of the political thought of Scottish nationalism explores how the arguments for Scottish independence were crafted over some fifty years by intellectuals, politicians and activists, and why these ideas had such a seismic impact on Scottish and British politics in the 2014 independence referendum.

Equality and the British Left

release date: Jul 19, 2013
Equality and the British Left
The demand for equality has been at the heart of the politics of the Left in the twentieth century, but what did theorists and politicians on the British Left mean when they said they were committed to ‘equality’? How did they argue for a more egalitarian society? Which policies did they think could best advance their egalitarian ideals? Equality and the British Left provides the first comprehensive answers to these questions. It charts debates about equality from the progressive liberalism and socialism of the early twentieth century to the arrival of the New Left and revisionist social democracy in the 1950s. Along the way, it examines and reassesses the egalitarian political thought of many significant figures in the history of the British Left, including L. T. Hobhouse, R. H. Tawney and Anthony Crosland. Newly available in paperback for the first time, this book demonstrates that the British Left has historically been distinguished from its ideological competitors on the Centre and the Right by a commitment to a demanding form of economic egalitarianism. It shows that this egalitarianism has come to be neglected or caricatured by politicians and scholars alike, and is more surprising and sophisticated than is often imagined. Equality and the British Left offers a compelling new perspective on British political thought that will appeal to scholars and students of British history and political theory, and to anyone interested in contemporary debates about progressive politics.

Material masculinities

release date: Apr 08, 2025
Material masculinities
Material Masculinities examines the material and consumer practices of over 1000 men from the middling and upper ranks of eighteenth-century society, c.1650–1850. It draws upon evidence from over 35 archives and museum collections to detail how material objects were integral for men in forming identities and shaping experiences. For men of all social ranks, ages, and geographic locations, material knowledge was imperative for masculine social identities to operate in a commercial society. Before the centralised factory and widespread mass-produced goods, men personalised and repaired their goods; products were shaped by men’s attitudes and concerns. Objects were tools in men’s identity formation and the exercise of social and gendered power. There was a reciprocal relationship between men and goods in this period; men were active agents of material and commercial change driving product and aesthetic innovation.

Poverty and the Planet

release date: Jan 01, 1994

Relacionamentos À Distância

release date: Sep 28, 2015
Relacionamentos À Distância
O Guia Completo para Relacionamentos À Distância. Se está num relacionamento à distância ou talvez apenas a cortejar, interessado em começar algum, então este livro contém tudo o que realmente precisa. Este livro contém uma quantidade incrível de informações sobre relacionamentos à distância, as coisas que sempre quis saber e muito provavelmente nunca tinha sequer ponderado. Escrito por um casal que se conheceu on-line e que tem desfrutado com sucesso um relacionamento à distância há muitos anos! Desde relacionamentos à distância tradicionais, relacionamentos on-line, relacionamentos ''voar para cá e para lá'' e relações militares. Este livro tem algo para todos. Aqui vai descobrir informações sobre: A Definição de relacionamentos à distância, Comunicação, Ferramentas, Truques e Dicas; Vida Militar & FIFO (Fly In Fly Out) - Voar Para Cá e Para Lá; Amigos e Família; Torne Essa Visita Inesquecível; Lidar Com Problemas num Relacionamento à Distância; Coisas a Fazer Quando Afastados, Imigração e Muito Mais! Não importa se está apenas a iniciar o seu relacionamento à distância ou se já esteve num por algum tempo, faça um favor a si próprio, vá até o topo desta página e clique. Compre agora! Considere este livro como um pequeno investimento para a vida da sua felicidade.

Como ser Homem

release date: Jan 14, 2017
Como ser Homem
Já alguma vez quiseram saber um pouco mais sobre como ser o derradeiro homem? Ou talvez desejem saber mais sobre ser um íman de mulheres. Nesse caso, este é o livro para vocês. Sejam bem-vindos ao nosso projecto colectivo para vos trazer algumas dicas, conselhos e truques utéis para todas as necessidades exigidas diariamente aos homens. Dentro destas páginas há algo para qualquer tipo de homem no planeta, quer seja já um quebra-corações ou um MacGyver. Começamos a nossa jornada no caminho da masculinidade com o primeiro e importante passo, ser um Don Juan. Precisarão de uma vantagem nos encontros, ou talvez só umas dicas, se estiverem enferrujados, neste livro encontrarão o que precisam. A seguir vem o Mestre da Culinária, uma compilação de receitas e estratégias para preparar o jantar perfeito à vossa mais que tudo ou fazer uma Festarola para ver a Bola com 50 amigos, nestas páginas. Depois uma cambalhota direitinha para O Real Homem, vinda da Caverna Masculina até à secção dos jogos para a bubadeira. Seguidamente, a àrea na qual se calhar precisamos de ouvir a voz da razão, O Homem Cuidado, arranjando as pilosidades e aparência dos pés à cabeça. Do cuidado com a estética passamos para telemóveis, PS3''s e outras tecnologias no Capitão Engenhocas, onde encontrarão a informação para permanecerem no topo do ranking. Já alguma vez vos apeteceu aventurarem-se pela Natureza e abraçar os genes de homem das cavernas? Claro que sim, Indiana Jonas orientar-vos-á para a direcção certa. Já todos estivemos numa situação chata em que tivemos de mudar um pneu ou fazer umas reparações e convém poupar dinheiro tratando nós do assunto tal como o Homem das 7 Ferramentas. Por último, não necessariamente de menor importância temos o Homem Fit, para ficar e permanecer em forma. Não se deixem levar só pela descrição, mergulhem no grande e misterioso mundo secreto da testosterona e quem sabe o que encontrarão!

Cómo Sobrevivir al Apocalipsis Zombi

release date: Mar 03, 2016
Cómo Sobrevivir al Apocalipsis Zombi
Les presento la guía completa con respecto a los zombis y a cómo sobrevivir al apocalipsis zombi. Considere que este libro es su mejor recurso con respecto al tema de los zombis, cómo vencerlos y cómo sobrevivir en un entorno post-apocalíptico. En las páginas del libro "Cómo Sobrevivir al Apocalipsis Zombi, abarcaré una amplia gama de temas, a saber: los cuatro diferentes tipos de zombis, si hay que reubicarse o quedarse en un solo lugar, provisiones y preparación de una mochila de supervivencia, armas para matar a los zombis, aventurarse solo o formar un grupo, modos de transporte después del evento apocalíptico, reseñas sobre series de televisión y películas populares que abordan el tema de los zombis. Si quiere conocer el tema de los zombis, entonces no encontrará un mejor recurso que este libro. Además, el libro no solo trata sobre zombis, sino que se abarca una gran variedad de temas. Se habla sobre la manera de sobrevivir en un entorno post-apocalíptico y lo que se puede hacer para estar preparado para dicho evento. Por favor, desplácese a la parte superior de la página y haga clic en el botón de COMPRAR AHORA, le aseguro que no se arrepentirá.

Rapporti a distanza

release date: Jan 14, 2017
Rapporti a distanza
Questo libro è una guida completa ai rapporti a distanza. Se avete una relazione a distanza o state pensando di iniziarne una, allora questo libro fa per voi. RAPPORTI A DISTANZA contiene una quantità impressionante di informazioni, cose che avete sempre voluto sapere e molto probabilmente non avete nemmeno preso in considerazione. Scritto da una coppia che si è incontrata in rete e che ha un felice rapporto a distanza da anni! Dalle relazioni a distanza tradizionali, alle relazioni online, fino a quelle con personale militare, questo libro ha qualcosa per tutti. All''interno scoprirete informazioni su: La definizione di un rapporto a distanza; Comunicazione, Strumenti, trucchi e suggerimenti; Militari e lavoratori spesso in viaggio; Amici e famiglia; Un incontro da ricordare; Affrontare i problemi in un rapporto a distanza; Cose da fare mentre siete separati; Immigrazione e molto altro ancora! Non importa se la vostra relazione è appena iniziata o se dura da un po''. Fatevi un favore, acquistate questo libro! Considerate questo e-book un piccolo investimento per una felicità lunga tutta la vita.

Como sobreviver ao Apocalipse Zumbi

release date: Mar 07, 2016
Como sobreviver ao Apocalipse Zumbi
Bem-vindo ao guia completo de como sobreviver a um apocalipse zumbi! Esse livro é seu melhor amigo em se tratando de zumbis, como vencê-los e como sobreviver em um ambiente pós-apocalíptico. Nas páginas de Como sobreviver ao Apocalipse Zumbi, cobriremos uma ampla variedade de assuntos: - Quatro tipos principais de zumbis - Ficar ou correr? - Suprimentos e Mochilas de Emergência - Armas para matar zumbis - Viajando após o apocalipse - Resenhas de séries e filmes sobre zumbis E mais! Se você quer aprender sobre zumbis, não existe fonte melhor. Não enfrente zumbis sem este guia!

Relaciones a larga distancia

release date: Nov 30, 2015
Relaciones a larga distancia
La Guía completa para las relaciones a larga distancia Si te encuentras en una relación a larga distancia o estás en los límites de una, este libro contiene todo lo que necesitas saber sobre ellas. Este libro contiene una gran cantidad de información de las relaciones a larga distancia, cosas que siempre quisiste saber y mucho de aquellas que tal vez nunca consideraste. Escrito por una pareja que se conoció en línea y que ha logrado satisfactoriamente mantener una relación a larga distancia por varios años ya. Desde las relaciones tradicionales a larga distancia, las relaciones en línea, las relaciones de volar para trabajar y volar para descansar y las relaciones militares. Este libro tiene algo para todos! Dentro descubrirás información sobre: La definición de una relación a larga distancia Comunicación, herramientas, trucos y tips La vida militar y las relaciones de volar para trabajar y volar para descansar Amigos y familia Haciendo una visita para ser recordada Lidiando con problemas en una relación a larga distancia Cosas que hacer mientras están separados, migración y muchas cosas mas. No importa si estas empezando tu relación o has estado en una por algún tiempo, hazte un favor sube hasta arriba de la página y compra el libro Considéralo una pequeña inversión en tu felicidad de vida.

Ser un Hombre

release date: Jan 14, 2017
Ser un Hombre
¿Alguna vez has querido saber un poquito más acerca de ser un hombre entre los hombres? O quizá necesitas saber un poquito más acerca de ser un caballero para las damas, entonces este es el libro para ti. Bienvenido a nuestro esfuerzo de colaboración en traer algunos consejos y trucos útiles para las necesidades cotidianas de ser un hombre. En estas páginas hay algo disponible para cada hombre en el planeta, no importa si ya eres un caballero para las damas o un hombre practico de corazón. Empezamos nuestro viaje hacia ser un hombre con la primera e importante pieza del rompecabezas, el Hombre Romántico. Necesitas una ventaja para esas citas o quizá solo unos cuantos consejos si estás un poco oxidado, dentro encontrarás lo que necesitas. Después está el Hombre Cocinero, los consejos y trucos para cocinar tu cena perfecta o hacer una fiesta para el Súper Tazón con 50 personas, aquí lo encontrarás. Después pasamos directamente al Hombre entre los Hombres, desde la profunda y oscura Cueva del Hombre, por todo el camino hasta llegar de nuevo a las bebidas en la sección de juegos. Aquí está una sección de la que probablemente necesitemos algunos consejos, El Hombre Afeitado, aseo y arreglo de pies a cabeza. Desde afeitado y aseo hasta teléfonos móviles y PS3, televisiones y otros gadgets, el Hombre Tecnológico es donde encontrarás la información que necesitas para permanecer en la cima de tu juego. ¿Alguna vez has querido salir a la naturaleza y abrazar a tu cavernícola interior? Por supuesto tienes al Hombre de Exteriores que te indicará la dirección correcta. Todos hemos estado, al menos una vez, en la situación de cambiar un neumático o tratando de ahorrar dinero haciéndolo nosotros mismos, el Hombre Práctico lo tiene todo cubierto. El último en nuestra lista, pero definitivamente no menos importante, es el Hombre en Forma, ponte y mantente en forma. No solo tomes nuestras palabras por sentado, sumérgete en el amplio y misterioso

Max and the Mighty Hurricane

release date: Mar 27, 2025
Max and the Mighty Hurricane
A hurricane is barrelling toward Max''s coastal home. Max is scared. What will happen to his family and friends and home as this monster storm roars in? Max knows about hurricanes. Over the years, some have hit his coastal town. The locals talk about ferocious winds, heavy rain, and flooding. His mom and dad are worried about the hurricane, which is getting stronger by the hour. Max worries his home could be blown away. He''s nervous as his dad helps them gather the supplies they will need. When his parents tell him it''s time to evacuate to an emergency shelter, Max wonders if his world will ever feel safe again. Max and the Mighty Hurricane explores the natural fears of a young boy who is forced to face the possible loss of his life, his home, and the people he loves. As Max and his family, friends, and neighbors come together, they show us the power of community in the face of a major natural disaster. Max and the Mighty Hurricane is an engaging resource for parents, grandparents, and educators to help young people understand and accept our natural fears of extreme weather events and plan ahead to survive them. Included are checklists for emergency supplies, links for online resources, and an Award of Merit for young weather heroes.

Oliver and the Twisting Tornado

release date: Jun 05, 2025
Oliver and the Twisting Tornado
"It''s time to go to the shelter. Now!" As their radio buzzes a tornado warning and sirens wail in the distance, Oliver, his sister Emma, and their parents move quickly to find shelter from an approaching tornado. The family has been getting ready for hours as storm clouds gather and the skies turn a creepy green and gray. Despite his fear, Oliver knows they have done all they can to protect their home, property, and the animals on their small family farm. Now, it''s time to take shelter as a large funnel cloud roars across the fields towards their home. Oliver is afraid that his home could be blown away. He''s concerned that everything he knows and loves could be damaged or destroyed by the rampaging storm. When his parents tell him it''s time to evacuate to their emergency storm shelter, Max wonders if his world will ever feel safe again. Oliver and the Twisting Tornado explores the natural fears of a child facing a life-changing storm that can hit with little or no warning. Tornadoes can cause widespread damage, both physical and emotional. As Max and his family, friends, and neighbors come together, they show us the power of community working together in the face of a major natural disaster. Oliver and the Twisting Tornado emphasizes thoughtful preparation, family connection, and community support, making it a timely and helpful resource for parents, grandparents, educators, and anyone teaching tornado safety and working to build resilience among young people. Oliver and the Twisting Tornado supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) by helping children manage storm-related anxiety, understand tornado alerts, and feel confident in taking action.

Why Inequality Matters

release date: Jan 01, 2004
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