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Charles Philip Arthur George became King on 8 September 2022. On 6
May the following year the world watched as he was crowned at
Westminster Abbey. Heir apparent for more than seventy years, this
charming book looks at his lighter side – his sense of humour,
the funny things he’s said or done, whether laughing at himself
or the unusual situations in which he’s sometimes involved. From
commenting as he unveiled a sculpture of Prince Philip, ‘I now
complete the process of helping my father to expose himself,’ to
poking fun at his reputation for talking to plants, ‘Only the
other day I was inquiring of an entire bed of old-fashioned roses,
forced to listen to my ramblings on the meaning of the universe as
I sat cross-legged in the lotus position in front of them.’ The
King has admitted, ‘My sense of humour will get me into trouble
one day.’ Passionate about the environment and the natural world,
a keen sportsman and music lover, it’s his interest in
architecture that has prompted some of his most colourful comments.
He famously compared London’s evolving skyline to ‘an absurdist
picnic table’ … ‘We already have a giant gherkin, now it
looks as if we are going to have an enormous salt cellar.’ In The
Wicked Wit of King Charles III you will the very best of the
King’s humour, covering a huge range of topics that have been
close to his heart. After all, if he hadn’t been destined to
rule, he may have liked to be a comedian. ‘I love imitating and
mimicking… I enjoy making people laugh if I can.’
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
The remarkable story of Sir William Curtis MP, who rose from humble
beginnings as a baker in Wapping to become a self-made
multi-millionaire, banker and shipping magnate who was at the
centre of Georgian society for over fifty years. A friend and
confidant of Kings, Czars and Prime Ministers, he was the last
great Merchant Prince of Regency England!
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No Life for a Lady
Hannah Dolby
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The most joyful book of 2023! Violet Hamilton is a woman who knows
her own mind. Which, in 1896, can make things a little
complicated... At 28, Violet's father is beginning to worry she
will never find a husband. But every suitor he presents, Violet
finds a new and inventive means of rebuffing. Because Violet does
not want to marry. She wants to work, and make her own way in the
world. But more than anything, she wants to find her mother Lily,
who disappeared from Hastings Pier 10 years earlier. Finding the
missing is no job for a lady, but when Violet hires a seaside
detective to help, she sets off a chain of events that will put
more than just her reputation at risk. Can Violet solve the mystery
of Lily Hamilton's vanishing before it's too late? A delightfully
quirky and clever book club read, perfect for fans of Dear Mrs
Bird, The Maid and Lessons in Chemistry. Praise for No Life For a
Lady: 'A GORGEOUS historical romcom with lashings of mystery...
Joyful!' Sophie Irwin 'Charming, exhilarating, fabulously funny and
so full of heart – Violet is the heroine I've been waiting for.'
Daisy Buchanan 'So original and well written, I couldn't put it
down... I can't remember rooting for a heroine as hard as I did for
Violet.' Lucy Vine 'Delightful, original, cleverly crafted and
completely addictive. Violet Hamilton is one of those characters
who slips into your heart straight away and radiates joy. I loved
it!' Hazel Prior 'Impeccably researched, with a slowly unfurling
mystery at its heart, this witty and uplifting story belongs
entirely to Violet – a lady determined to tackle life (and love!)
on her own terms' Julietta Henderson 'Violet’s story is moving,
inspiring and very, very funny; a complete triumph' Celia Anderson
'Watch out Enola Holmes - Violet Hamilton is on the case! Pure joy
and utterly charming!' Faith Hogan ’Eleanor Oliphant for
historical fiction fans, with a dash of detective work and mystery
thrown in. I loved everything about it.’ Katie Lumsden
Pull up anchor, set sail and hit the open water with this wonderful
collection of sea shanties and their fascinating history. People
have been singing at sea since they first set sail and sea shanties
still fascinate and entertain. Composed and performed by sailors to
ensure the rhythmic operation of hauling and heaving tasks aboard
huge merchant vessels, the songs also boosted camaraderie,
positivity and motivation. Life at sea was harsh and relentless,
and these songs brought some much-needed energy and humour. This
bountiful book brings together over 50 of the best-loved ballads
and their fascinating history, alongside stunning black and white
illustrations. This is the perfect gift for anyone wanting to delve
into the magical maritime world of 'Wellerman' and beyond.
A beautiful collection celebrating the Queen's humour, with amusing
quotations and stories about royal life. When thinking of the
Queen, our first image is one of dignity and authority. She is the
very definition of majesty: the British monarch, the Supreme
Governor of the Church of England and the head of the Commonwealth.
But as anyone who knows her will tell you, in person she has a
wicked sense of humour: * Occasionally unintentional (when meeting
guitar legend Eric Clapton she enquired 'Have you been playing a
long time?') * Sometimes cannily astute ('I have to be seen to be
believed') * At times downright silly (nicely demonstrated when
staff at Balmoral discovered the Queen jumping up and down with
glee exclaiming 'I've won, I've won!' after hearing that England
had beaten Australia in the cricket) ... the Queen's sense of
humour is like no other. Revealing a side of the Queen's
personality that the public rarely see, this joyous book is a
timely celebration of royal humour as Elizabeth II succeeds
Victoria as Britain's longest-serving monarch.
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The Mysterious Island (Paperback)
Jules Verne; Introduction by Alex Dolby; Series edited by Keith Carabine
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With an Introduction by Alex Dolby. Translation by W.H.G. Kingston.
Jules Verne (1828-1905) is internationally famous as the author of
a distinctive series of adventure stories describing new travel
technologies which opened up the world and provided means to escape
from it. The collective enthusiasm of generations of readers of his
'extraordinary voyages' was a key factor in the rise of modern
science fiction. In The Mysterious Island a group of men escape
imprisonment during the American Civil War by stealing a balloon.
Blown across the world, they are air-wrecked on a remote desert
island. In a manner reminiscent of Robinson Crusoe, the men apply
their scientific knowledge and technical skill to exploit the
island's bountiful resources, eventually constructing a
sophisticated society in miniature. The book is also an intriguing
mystery story, for the island has a secret.
We are surrounded by thousands of animals, alive and dead. They are
an intimate and ever-present part of our human lives. As a society,
we privilege veterinarians as experts on these animals: they are
our educators and teachers in what they say, what they do, and the
decisions that they make. Yet, within the field of education, there
is little research on the curriculum, pedagogy, and experiences of
veterinary school and students. What do veterinarians learn in
veterinary school? How do their experiences during those four years
shape their perceptions of animals? How do the structures,
curriculum, and pedagogy of veterinary college create and influence
these experiences? Learning Animals opens up this conversation
through an exploration of the complicated, fascinating and often
painful stories of a cohort of veterinary students as they make
their four-year journey from matriculation through graduation. The
book examines how the experiences of veterinary students shape how
humans relate to animals, from public policy and decision-making
about the environment and animals slaughtered for food, to the most
personal decisions about euthanizing companion animals. The first
full-length, critical, qualitative study of the perspectives of our
primary teachers about animals, this will be a thought-provoking
read for those in the fields of both educational research and
veterinary education.
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Fang and Quick! Run! (Paperback)
Kirsty Holmes; Illustrated by Sean Chambers, Jan Dolby
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We are surrounded by thousands of animals, alive and dead. They are
an intimate and ever-present part of our human lives. As a society,
we privilege veterinarians as experts on these animals: they are
our educators and teachers in what they say, what they do, and the
decisions that they make. Yet, within the field of education, there
is little research on the curriculum, pedagogy, and experiences of
veterinary school and students. What do veterinarians learn in
veterinary school? How do their experiences during those four years
shape their perceptions of animals? How do the structures,
curriculum, and pedagogy of veterinary college create and influence
these experiences? Learning Animals opens up this conversation
through an exploration of the complicated, fascinating and often
painful stories of a cohort of veterinary students as they make
their four-year journey from matriculation through graduation. The
book examines how the experiences of veterinary students shape how
humans relate to animals, from public policy and decision-making
about the environment and animals slaughtered for food, to the most
personal decisions about euthanizing companion animals. The first
full-length, critical, qualitative study of the perspectives of our
primary teachers about animals, this will be a thought-provoking
read for those in the fields of both educational research and
veterinary education.
Knight Game The villagers need saving from the dragon when a video
game comes to life. What will scare the dragon away? Football
Surprise The dinosaurs are running away... FAST! What could be
chasing them?
Pre-order your escape to Languedoc . . . ____________ Irresistible,
a timeless story.' Michael Palin One day a Londoner and his wife
went a little crazy and bought a crumbling house in deepest
Languedoc. It was love at first sight. With the coming of the first
decade of the twenty-first century, 1 Place de l'Eglise had become
rather derelict. The roof leaked, the mortar in the ancient walls
was crumbling. There was no electricity to speak of. And there it
stood. Shutters and doors firmly locked, the villagers of
Causses-et-Veyran passing by to the church next door. Over the
years these Londoners gradually turn the house into a home. They
navigate the language, floods and freezing winters. And eventually
they find their place - their bar, their baker, their builder
(ignore him at your peril). Slowly the family and the locals get to
know one another and these busy English discover slower joys - the
scent of thyme and lavender, the warmth of sun on stone walls,
nights hung with stars, silence in the hills, the importance of
history and memory, the liberation of laughter and the secrets of
fig jam. One Place de l'Eglise is a love letter - to a house, a
village, a country - from an outsider who discovers you can never
be a stranger when you're made to feel so at home. Old houses never
belong to people. People belong to them. ____________ "Elegant,
captivating, and sprinkled with self-deprecating humour. Dolby is a
writer of abundant talent." Peter Kerr, author of Snowball Oranges
A Coat for a Goat Snow has fallen. But Billy has never seen snow
and it's cold! Brr! Quick! Run! Noah is asleep. So who makes all
the mess?
User's Guide To Healthy Digestion is an easy-to-read
information-packed book that will teach you how to put an end to
your digestive problems. Heartburn, indigestion, bloating, gas,
constipation, diarrhoea, and other digestive problems affect nearly
everyone at one time or another. Health writer Victoria Dolby Toews
describes the most common digestive problems and diseases and
recommends safe dietary, herbal, and nutrition remedies to improve
digestive health.
Social Class and Education: Global Perspectives is the first
empirically grounded volume to explore the intersections of class,
social structure, opportunity, and education on a truly global
scale. Fifteen essays from contributors representing the US,
Europe, China, Latin America and other regions offer an
unparralleled examination of how social class differences are made
and experienced through schooling. By underscoring the consequences
of our new global reality, this volume takes seriously the
transnational migration of commerce, capital and peoples and the
ramifications of such for education and social structure. Moving
beyond national confines, internationally recognized scholars, Lois
Weis and Nadine Dolby, offer a set of emblematic essays that break
new theoretical and empirical ground on the ways class is produced
and maintained through education around the world.
Rethinking Multicultural Education for the Next Generation
builds on the legacy of social justice multicultural education,
while recognizing the considerable challenges of reaching today s
college students. By drawing on breakthrough research in two fields
neuroscience and animal studies Nadine Dolby argues that empathy is
an underlying element of all living beings. Dolby shows how this
commonality can provide a scaffolding for building an exciting new
approach to developing multicultural and global consciousness, one
that has the potential to transform how our students see and relate
to the world around them. This book features classroom vignettes
and reflections, discussion of research with pre-service teachers
on the concept of empathy, and pedagogical suggestions for
fostering the new empathy in students.
Incorporating discussions of animal emotions, sustainability,
and our responsibilities to all living creatures and the planet,
Dolby challenges multicultural educators to rethink both curriculum
and pedagogy and to begin new and bolder conversations about how
empathy for humans, animals, and the planet must be part of a new
approach to teaching.
Rethinking Multicultural Education for the Next Generation builds
on the legacy of social justice multicultural education, while
recognizing the considerable challenges of reaching today's college
students. By drawing on breakthrough research in two fields -
neuroscience and animal studies - Nadine Dolby argues that empathy
is an underlying element of all living beings. Dolby shows how this
commonality can provide a scaffolding for building an exciting new
approach to developing multicultural and global consciousness, one
that has the potential to transform how our students see and relate
to the world around them. This book features classroom vignettes
and reflections, discussion of research with pre-service teachers
on the concept of empathy, and pedagogical suggestions for
fostering the new empathy in students. Incorporating discussions of
animal emotions, sustainability, and our responsibilities to all
living creatures and the planet, Dolby challenges multicultural
educators to rethink both curriculum and pedagogy and to begin new
and bolder conversations about how empathy for humans, animals, and
the planet must be part of a new approach to teaching.
This fascinating collection of original essays seeks to address
the possibilities and dangers of young people's transnational,
commodified identities; how society and educational institutions
might respond to these new identities; and the consequences for
democratic practices and the public sphere. Drawing together
contributions from the work of both well known and emerging
scholars, this collection highlights the practices of youtha (TM)s
identities in the context of broadly defined educative sites,
including schools, media and popular culture, community
organisations, cyberspace, music, and urban landscapes.
This fascinating collection of original essays seeks to address
the possibilities and dangers of young people's transnational,
commodified identities; how society and educational institutions
might respond to these new identities; and the consequences for
democratic practices and the public sphere. Drawing together
contributions from the work of both well known and emerging
scholars, this collection highlights the practices of youtha (TM)s
identities in the context of broadly defined educative sites,
including schools, media and popular culture, community
organisations, cyberspace, music, and urban landscapes.
This stunning new edition retains the book's broad aims, intended
audience, and multidisciplinary approach. New chapters take into
account the more current backdrop of globalization, particularly
events such as 9/11, and attendant developments that make a
reconsideration of race relations in education quite urgent. The
timely entries foreground the complex intersection of race with the
dynamic variables of popular culture, identity formation and
state/public policy formulation in the new millennium. Throughout,
the emphasis is on multidisciplinary approaches and analyses that
seek to integrate contemporary issues concerning race and education
in the U.S. within a broader global context of center-periphery
relations.
Learning to Labor in New Times foregrounds nine essays which
re-examine the work of noted sociologist Paul Willis, 25 years
after the publication of his seminal Learning to Labor, one of the
most frequently cited and assigned texts in the cultural studies
and social foundations of education.
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