Bread life attempt

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days A landmark book from a remarkable new historian, on a subject that has never been more important - or imperilledToday, everybody seems to agree that something has gone badly wrong with the British welfare state. In the midst of economic crisis, politicians and commentators talk about benefits as a lifestyle choice, and of 'skivers' living off hard-working 'strivers' as they debate what a welfare state fit for the twenty-first century might look like. This major new history tells the story of one the greatest transformations in British intellectual, social and political life: the creation of the welfare state, from the Victorian workhouse, where you had to be destitute to receive help, to a moment just after the Second World War, when government embraced responsibilities for people's housing, education, health and family life, a commitment that was unimaginable just a century earlier. Though these changes were driven by developments in different and sometimes unexpected currents in British life, they were linked by one over-arching idea: that through rational and purposeful intervention, government can remake society. It was an idea that, during the early twentieth century, came to inspire people across the political spectrum. In exploring this extraordinary transformation, Bread for All explores and challenges our assumptions about what the welfare state was originally for, and the kinds of people who were involved in creating it. In doing so, it asks what the idea continues to mean for us today. Features Summary A landmark book from a remarkable new historian, on a subject that has never been more important - or imperilledToday, everybody seems to agree that something has gone badly wrong with the British welfare state... Author Chris Renwick Publisher Allen Lane Release date 20170907 Pages 336 ISBN 0-241-18668-4 ISBN 13 978-0-241-18668-8

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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days Beth Dooley arrived in Minnesota from her native New Jersey with preconceptions about the Midwestern food scene. Having learned to cook in her grandmother's kitchen, shopping at farm stands, and making preserves, she couldn't help but wonder, "Do people here really eat swampy broccoli, iceberg lettuce, and fried chicken for lunch everyday?" These assumptions quickly faded as she began to explore farmers markets and the burgeoning co-op scene in the Twin Cities and eventually discovered a local food movement strong enough to survive the toughest winter. From the husband and wife who run one of the largest organic farms in the region to Native Americans harvesting wild rice, and from award-winning cheesemakers to Hmong immigrant farmers growing the best sweet potatoes in the country, a rich ecosystem of farmers, artisanal producers, and restaurateurs comes richly to life in this fascinating book, demonstrating that even in a place with a short growing season, food grown locally and organically can be healthy, community-based, environmentally conscious, and -- most of all -- delicious. Features Summary Beth Dooley arrived in Minnesota from her native New Jersey with preconceptions about the Midwestern food scene. Having learned to cook in her grandmother's kitchen... Author Beth Dooley Publisher Milkweed Editions Release date 20161003 Pages 375 ISBN 1-57131-361-3 ISBN 13 978-1-57131-361-4

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Features Summary A raw and often funny snapshot of 7-year-old Tommy's brutal young life amid the derelict terraced houses of Manchester's Hulme. This is one boy's year of adventure... Author Tommy Rhattigan Publisher Mirror Books Release date 20170118 Pages 400 ISBN 1-907324-60-7 ISBN 13 978-1-907324-60-4

 Instead of Diamonds: Observations on Life by Carla Lane (Hardcover)   This is the autobiography of the creator of the TV comedy series "The Liver Birds", "Butterflies" and "Bread". She describes how she was born in Liverpool, married as a teenager and how her writing ability developed. The book also covers her childhood relationships, family and her animal sanctuary.  

Subtitle: Philosophy From Cradle to Grave Author: Mark Rowlands Publisher: Granta Publications (2015) ISBN-10: 1847089526 ISBN-13: 9781847089526 Condition: As new Binding: Softcover Pages: 288 Dimensions: 21.5 x 13.5 x 2 cm +++ by Mark Rowlands +++ Myshkin was born on a certain day and died on a certain day - and some things happened to him in between. These things presented him with ethical questions and this book is a record of his attempt to answer those questions. Discovered by his son after Myshkin's death, A Good Life is one man's reckoning with the life he has led and the choices he made. It is at once a philosophical handbook for living and a page-turning narrative. A   Good Life   is one man's life (birth, death, education, religion, morality, illness and so on) told through a philosophical lens. It is a riveting examination of the ethical questions we face, and the decisions we must make, and a defence of the idea that at the beating heart of morality we find love. And it is written with the conviction that, on their own, moral rules and principles are childish things - risible and easily refuted. It is only a life in its entirety that can be morally judged. A Good Life is sometimes profoundly funny, sometimes deeply serious. It is as readable as a novel and as provocative as the best philosophy. It is the finest work to date by a charming and brilliant thinker.

2004. Large hard cover with dust cover. With slip case. 310 high quality pages. Very good condition. Tightly bound, neat and clean. Over 1kg.  Fate, Family & Faith: the life and work of Stanley Lewis Madeline Lass Oceana Retail Holdings Ltd An extract from Fate, Family & Faith: the life and work of Stanley Lewis “I am proud of my parents, brothers, sisters and our entire family and it is that pride in my rich and blessed heritage that finally persuaded me of the value of recording the history of our family and my life. Publishing this book is an attempt to pay homage to their unconditional love, their generosity of spirit, their fortitude, their courage and boundless energy.”   

 First edition published by Juta in 1923. A fine copy with clean pages, sharp corners and spine gilt still bright. In his preface Scully declares "this book has been written with a purpose; it embodies an attempt to throw light on the relations between White and Black Peoples in South Africa, - relations which are becoming more and more unsatisfactory" (p. vii). 'Scully was impartial in his championing of the oppressed. After retiring as a magistrate in the Transvaal in 1915, he wrote Daniel Vananda, in which he attacked those unscrupulous whites who exploited the Bantu races, the book being notable for its insight into the Bantu mind.' - Dictionary of South African Biography, vol. 1 p. 705.  

 First edition published by Juta in 1923. A good copy of the purple cloth variant with light foxing on the initial pages and a light page stain on the introductory pages viii & ix. In his preface Scully declares "this book has been written with a purpose; it embodies an attempt to throw light on the relations between White and Black Peoples in South Africa, - relations which are becoming more and more unsatisfactory" (p. vii). 'Scully was impartial in his championing of the oppressed. After retiring as a magistrate in the Transvaal in 1915, he wrote Daniel Vananda, in which he attacked those unscrupulous whites who exploited the Bantu races, the book being notable for its insight into the Bantu mind.' - Dictionary of South African Biography, vol. 1 p. 705.          

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 6 - 13 working days "I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived." Inspiring, brilliantly written, cantankerous and funny - Walden is both a very specific story about one man's attempt to live the simple life in the wilderness, and the great, founding text both for the environmental movement and the entire counter-culture A new series of twenty distinctive, unforgettable Penguin Classics in a beautiful new design and pocket-sized format, with coloured jackets echoing Penguin's original covers. Features Summary Features a story about one man's attempt to live the simple life in the wilderness, and the great, founding text both for the environmental movement and the entire counter-culture. Author Henry Thoreau Publisher Penguin Classics Release date 20160526 Pages 336 ISBN 0-241-26185-6 ISBN 13 978-0-241-26185-9

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days Lady Anne (1989) is one of Krog's most acclaimed poetry collections. In an attempt to make sense of her own existence, Krog compares her own life in the midst of a world of racial injustice to that of the life and times of Lady Anne Barnard, of Scottish descent, during her stay in the Cape Colony in the late eighteenth century. Gradually the two voices intertwine and merge, highlighting the complexity of marriage but ultimately also that of a colonial legacy – still relevant 28 years later. Features Summary Lady Anne (1989) is one of Krog's most acclaimed poetry collections. In an attempt to make sense of her own existence, Krog compares her own life in the midst of racial injustice to that of Lady Anne Barnard... Author Antjie Krog Publisher Human & Rousseau Release date 20170226 Pages 110 ISBN 0-7981-7518-4 ISBN 13 978-0-7981-7518-0

 My Antonia is one man's attempt to commit to paper the beautiful, wild-eyed immigrant girl who has haunted him all his life.  For Jim Burden, Antonia Shimerdas symbolises all the extraordinary contradictions of the American west: its harshness and untamed beauty, its blazing summers and bitter winters, its endless possibilities and vast unconquerable horizons.  This is his attempt to immortalize her, to possess her as he never could in life. Widely regarded as Willa Cather's finest novel, My Antonia is a moving and powerful description of love and a timeless portrait of a land and its people. Soft cover, fairly good condition.  The cover shows some signs of wear. 371 pages.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days From sun up to sun down and beyond, chef Liezie Mulder takes us through a day in the life of her iconic Knysna restaurant, le de pan. For every time of day, and every craving in between, there is a meal to nourish, delight, energise and celebrate the craft of good cooking. For Liezie, all the world's a feast — her dishes are inspired by places she's travelled to, her childhood and family heritage, whether it's Bali or Israel or America and beyond. She tells the stories and meticulously guides us through making a range of recipes that, most importantly, always respect the ingredients. Make casual, relaxed restaurant-quality dishes — most of the recipes are favourites that have appeared on the menu at le de pain A wholesome, health-conscious approach to food that is both delicious and impressive to serve A bread-baking section from le de pain's master bakers. This is how to make proper bread! The secrets to foolproof patisserie and sweet treats A wide variety of tastes and techniques, inspired by the chef's travels around the world Features Summary From sun up to sun down and beyond, chef Liezie Mulder takes us through a day in the life of her iconic Knysna restaurant, île de paÏn. For every time of day... Author Liezie Mulder Publisher Quivertree Publications Release date 20180331 Pages 192 ISBN 1-928209-00-9 ISBN 13 978-1-928209-00-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days What is the secret of happiness, or the best thing for a wife to take with her when she leaves home? How does a man pay for the smell of bread, or decide if he is lucky? What happens when a friend steals a gift meant for you, or is careless when he tries to make his dreams of a better life come true? How can you change dirt into gold, or get what you want? The eight wise tales in this collection can teach us some important lessons about life. Features Summary Dominoes is a full-colour, interactive readers series that offers students a fun reading experience while building their language skills. With integrated activities and on-page glossaries the new edition of the series makes reading motivating for learners... Publisher Oxford UniversityPress Release date 20110901 Pages 72 ISBN 0-19-424919-0 ISBN 13 978-0-19-424919-5

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Val was working as a land girl when the Americans arrived at the nearby airfield in 1944. Mike, a young American airman, came into her life soon after, and so too did Peter Woodhouse, a dog badly treated on a neighbouring farm and taken in by her aunt. Little persuasion was needed for Mike to take Peter Woodhouse to the airbase and over time he became the mascot of the American squad, flying with them whenever their Mosquitoes took to the skies. When their plane is shot down over Holland both Mike and his canine companion are feared lost. But unknown to their loved ones at home, Mike and Peter Woodhouse survived the crash. Taken in by the Dutch resistance and with the help of Ubi, a German officer, the pair to remain in hiding till the end of the war when they are reunited with Val. We then follow Val, Mike and Peter Woodhouse as they rebuild a life in England. And Ubi as he returns to Germany at the end of the war and tries to build a new life for himself. His dream is to run a Wall of Death, a circus ring that pitts motorcyclists against gravity as they attempt to stay upright at ever increasing speed... Features Summary This brand new stand-alone work from Alexander McCall Smith is made up of three charming novellas, each linked by the unifying theme of gravity. The collection will be released as a gift hardback... Author Alexander McCall Smith Publisher Polygon An Imprint of Birlinn Limited Release date 20171026 Pages 256 ISBN 1-84697-409-7 ISBN 13 978-1-84697-409-0