In British political discourse the idea that in the 1970s trade unions 'ran the country' has become a truism, a folk mythology invoked against the twin perils of socialism and strikes. But who exactly wielded power in Britain's workplaces and on what terms? Assembling cultures takes a fine-grained look at factory activism in the motor industry between 1945 and 1982, using car manufacturing as a key case for unpicking important narratives around affluence, declinism and class. It traces the development of the militant car worker stereotype and looks at the real social relations that lay behind car manufacturing's reputation for conflict. In doing so, this book reveals a changing, complex world of social practices, cultural norms and shared values and expectations. From relatively meagre interwar trade union traditions, during the post-war period car workers developed shop-floor organisations of considerable authority, enabling some to make new demands of their working lives, but constraining others in their more radical political aims. Assembling cultures documents in detail a historic process where, from the 1950s, groups and individuals set about creating and reproducing collective power and asks what that meant for their lives. This is a story of workers and their place in the power relations of post-war Britain. This book will be invaluable to lecturers and students studying the history, sociology and politics of post-war Britain, particularly those with an interest in power, rationality, class, labour, gender and race. The detailed analysis of just how solidarity, organisation and collective action were generated will also prove useful to trade union activists. -- .

Grace Street is about children growing up in a Lebanese neighborhood in Michigan City, Indiana, during the 1950s. Children in that era were safe to walk city streets and explore parks and wooded areas. Racial prejudice was rampant, and most families had stay-at-home mothers. The South Shore Railroad was in its heyday and Washington Park was a popular recreation area. With a healthy dose of humor tempered with a pinch of pathos and a sprinkling of irony, Grace Street touches on old-world beliefs and customs while telling the story of siblings and cousins who grew up in a sometimes confusing ethnic environment. This close-knit family had a few secrets, including an alcoholic uncle and a grandmother who was nearly deported, but the parents rarely spoke of these matters, especially to the children.

In the midst of a magical night, young Sebastian discovers the endless possibilities of his imagination. From surfing the wild ocean waves to jousting with medival knights, Sebastian realizes he can do anything, if he but believes.

In British political discourse the idea that in the 1970s trade unions 'ran the country' has become a truism, a folk mythology invoked against the twin perils of socialism and strikes. But who exactly wielded power in Britain's workplaces and on what terms? Assembling cultures takes a fine-grained look at factory activism in the motor industry between 1945 and 1982, using car manufacturing as a key case for unpicking important narratives around affluence, declinism and class. It traces the development of the militant car worker stereotype and looks at the real social relations that lay behind car manufacturing's reputation for conflict. In doing so, this book reveals a changing, complex world of social practices, cultural norms and shared values and expectations. From relatively meagre interwar trade union traditions, during the post-war period car workers developed shop-floor organisations of considerable authority, enabling some to make new demands of their working lives, but constraining others in their more radical political aims. Assembling cultures documents in detail a historic process where, from the 1950s, groups and individuals set about creating and reproducing collective power and asks what that meant for their lives. This is a story of workers and their place in the power relations of post-war Britain. This book will be invaluable to lecturers and students studying the history, sociology and politics of post-war Britain, particularly those with an interest in power, rationality, class, labour, gender and race. The detailed analysis of just how solidarity, organisation and collective action were generated will also prove useful to trade union activists. -- .

(Essential Musicianship Band). Introducing the first-ever curriculum for high school band Essential Musicianship for Band is the perfect tool to assist your ensemble in developing the skills needed to read, rehearse, and perform band repertoire with precision and artistry. Using proven methods for superior sound production and ensemble technique, your students will transform printed notes into a meaningful musical experience. Fits easily into the traditional concert band setting. Masterwork Studies focuses on six landmark compositions for band (score/parts not included). Two CD-ROMs are included, featuring: 1. Exemplary recordings of each work, performed by some of the world's finest ensembles 2. Practice "loops" on the more difficult passages for each individual instrument, including tempo adjustment software, on-screen assessment, and a built-in metronome 3. Scale, arpeggio, and articulation studies in all keys Also available in the Essential Musicianship curriculum: * Ensemble Concepts (HL00960059 00960077). Designed to help ensembles to acquire maximum performance skills while increasing overall musicianship. Every aspect of ensemble development is introduced individually, in developmental order, then combined for more advanced practice. * Ensemble Concepts - Fundamental Level (HL00960110 00960127) * Ensemble Concepts Intermediate Level (HL00960129 00960146)

(Essential Musicianship Band). Introducing the first-ever curriculum for high school band Essential Musicianship for Band is the perfect tool to assist your ensemble in developing the skills needed to read, rehearse, and perform band repertoire with precision and artistry. Using proven methods for superior sound production and ensemble technique, your students will transform printed notes into a meaningful musical experience. Fits easily into the traditional concert band setting. Masterwork Studies focuses on six landmark compositions for band (score/parts not included). Two CD-ROMs are included, featuring: 1. Exemplary recordings of each work, performed by some of the world's finest ensembles 2. Practice "loops" on the more difficult passages for each individual instrument, including tempo adjustment software, on-screen assessment, and a built-in metronome 3. Scale, arpeggio, and articulation studies in all keys Also available in the Essential Musicianship curriculum: * Ensemble Concepts (HL00960059 00960077). Designed to help ensembles to acquire maximum performance skills while increasing overall musicianship. Every aspect of ensemble development is introduced individually, in developmental order, then combined for more advanced practice. * Ensemble Concepts - Fundamental Level (HL00960110 00960127) * Ensemble Concepts Intermediate Level (HL00960129 00960146)

(Essential Musicianship Band). Introducing the first-ever curriculum for high school band Essential Musicianship for Band is the perfect tool to assist your ensemble in developing the skills needed to read, rehearse, and perform band repertoire with precision and artistry. Using proven methods for superior sound production and ensemble technique, your students will transform printed notes into a meaningful musical experience. Fits easily into the traditional concert band setting. Masterwork Studies focuses on six landmark compositions for band (score/parts not included). Two CD-ROMs are included, featuring: 1. Exemplary recordings of each work, performed by some of the world's finest ensembles 2. Practice "loops" on the more difficult passages for each individual instrument, including tempo adjustment software, on-screen assessment, and a built-in metronome 3. Scale, arpeggio, and articulation studies in all keys Also available in the Essential Musicianship curriculum: * Ensemble Concepts (HL00960059 00960077). Designed to help ensembles to acquire maximum performance skills while increasing overall musicianship. Every aspect of ensemble development is introduced individually, in developmental order, then combined for more advanced practice. * Ensemble Concepts - Fundamental Level (HL00960110 00960127) * Ensemble Concepts Intermediate Level (HL00960129 00960146)