To what extent are major social and political problems caused by basic income and unemployment trends? Is it possible to restore the kind of broadly shared prosperity the U.S. once experienced before the early 1970s? Some of the top economists of our time address these critical questions.

Flower delivery! Featuring five amazing pop-up bouquets, Paper Blossoms brings floral cheer to any room. Display any of the bouquetsa garland of roses, a tropical arrangement, a lotus watergarden, a springtime bouquet, or a vase of liliesas a beautiful centerpiece or room accent. A triumph of pop-up artistry and a sure conversation-starter, these bouquets burst forth with color, joy, and lasting beauty.

This collection of pop-up paper bouquets from the creator of the bestselling Paper Blossoms celebrates the beauty of the four seasons. Each breathtaking arrangement-spring daffodils, summer sunflowers, autumn foliage and a winter wreath-makes a distinctive centerpiece and brings surprise to any decor. A unique gift for any occasion, Paper Blossoms for All Seasons delights with colour, joy and beauty throughout the year.

Tense, disturbing drama starring Penelope Wilton. Facing imminent forced retirement, Jean (Wilton), a house-sitter on her final job in a beautiful country house, begins to live in the place as though she owns it. When fate brings two strangers to the house - Michael (Daniel Mays), a petty thief, and Steph (Sinead Matthews), a pregnant girl on the run from her abusive boyfriend - Jean discovers the family she has always wanted. Inevitably the past starts catching up with them, threatening to destroy the delusional yet idyllic, isolated life they have created.

Three young girls, just finished their primary years, Take a picnic to the beach. A mysterious and beautiful forest appears, and entering the forest, the girls meet with a fantastic figure, and have a fabulous adventure. Written in a narrative style and very much in the language of a bright ten year old, this is a delightful fantasy which started with my grand-daughter's imagination, and a free writing homework from her primary school! The story is light, positive and full of friendly optimism and adventure.

Work. It's the key to our daily survival and the source of humankind's greatest achievements, from poetry to pyramids to political systems. When we drastically change the way we work -- as we did during the Industrial Revolution and as we're doing again in the information age -- we set in motion forces that restructure societies around the globe, alter basic human relationships, and even transform our physical environment. This comprehensive two-volume reference book is the first to analyze the central role of work and the workforce in American life from the Industrial Revolution through today's information economy. Drawing on a variety of disciplines -- economics, public policy, law, human and civil rights, cultural studies, and organizational psychology -- its 265 entries examine key events, ideas, institutions, and individuals in labor history. They also tackle tough contemporary questions that reflect the conflicts inherent in capitalism. What is the impact of work on families and communities? On minority and immigrant populations? How shall we respond to changing work roles and the growing influence of the transnational corporation? Work in America describes and evaluates attempts to address social and class divisions -- affirmative action, occupational health and safety, corporate management science, and trade unionism and organized labor -- and offers the kind of comprehensive understanding needed to discover workable solutions.

In this first general history of organized labor in the south, F. Ray Marshall analyzes the main factors influencing union growth in the region from the earliest times to the present. Writing within the context of the south's political, social, and economic history, the author provides valuable material on labor economics and labor relations. An opening section lays the foundation for the analysis by reviewing the south's unique economic and social characteristics, with a discussion of the beginnings of unions in the area and some of their activities and problems prior to 1928. The author then traces in detail the growth of key unions before 1932 and presents an evaluation of the 1930 southern organizing campaign of the AFL. An examination follows of the impact of the social ferment inspired by the New Deal. In Part IV, Marshall discusses union growth during and after the Second World War, with emphasis on the influence of the War Labor Board and other governmental agencies. Finally, in Part V he draws together all the main factors responsible for union expansion and union weakness in the south-economic forces, law and politics, union structure and philosophy, the characteristics of the workers, and social forces. In his concluding chapter the author assesses the possibilities for future union growth in the south through a projection of the trends brought to light in the previous chapters.

To what extent are major social and political problems caused by basic income and unemployment trends? Is it possible to restore the kind of broadly shared prosperity the United States once enjoyed before the early 1970s? Back to Shared Prosperity is a collection of 37 essays in which some of the top economists of our time -- Dean Baker, Jane D' Arista, Gary Dymski, Robert Eisner, Jeff Faux, Robert Solow, Lester Thurow, and others -- address these critical questions.

Comprehensive and well documented, Back to Shared Prosperity provides a multidisciplinary analysis of the economic, political, and social effects of the growing income inequality in the United States. Issues such as managerial greed, persistent joblessness, budgets and taxes, community development, the networked economy, and prospects for minorities are discussed in detail, and the authors offer realistic policy recommendations to address each of these concerns.

Why should employers pay American workers much more to work far fewer hours a year than the competition? They won't - unless Americans know more and can do more than the workers with whom they compete. Thinking for a living is the first book to address head-on the issue of the appalling mismatch between what our economy needs and what our educational institutions actually provide. A massive imbalance between the resources available for the education of our managerial, technical, and professional workers on the one hand, and our line workers on the other, threatens our economic survival, according to Marshall and Tucker. The book provides a blueprint for the radical reconstruction of our schools, following much the same principles that allowed some of America's leading industrial organizations to rescue themselves from the brink of ruin by greatly raising productivity without increasing costs. But education, the authors point out, is far more than schooling. All the major functions of our society must function as integrated learning systems. This book spells out how families, communities, and, most of all, businesses can contribute to the effectiveness of our most valuable resource: people. The American educational system is designed to meet the manpower needs of a bygone era. If America is to survive in the infinitely more demanding economic environment of the next century, we must maximize the skills of our work force. Our economic policies will fail - and our standard of living will fall - unless they are linked to an aggressive education policy that results in unprecedented levels of performance.

This fascinating collection of over 200 archive images from the picture library of the "Newcastle Evening Chronicle" provides a nostalgic insight into the changing history of Newcastle upon Tyne over the last century. Each image is accompanied by a detailed caption, bringing the past to life and describing many aspects of life in the city, including chapters on work, schools, transport, streets, industry and local events, providing a vital record of vanished vistas and past practices. This book will appeal to anyone with an interest in the history of the area, and also awaken memories of a bygone time for those who worked or lived among this thriving community.