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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.
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.
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.
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Half Broken Things (DVD)
Penelope Wilton, Daniel Mays, Sinead Matthews, Nicholas Le Prevost, Lara Cazalet, …
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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.
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.
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