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British Politics: A Short, Clear Guide to How the UK Is Really Run Today

by Richard Halley ...

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Master the complex machinery of British politics with this calm, clear guide to the UK's modern parliamentary democracy. Perfect for your morning commute, this objective overview helps you navigate chaotic headlines without feeling overwhelmed. You will quickly grasp the unwritten constitutional rules that drive Westminster today.Whether you are trying to understand the fallout of Brexit or ... Read more

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Master the complex machinery of British politics with this calm, clear guide to the UK's modern parliamentary democracy. Perfect for your morning commute, this objective overview helps you navigate chaotic headlines without feeling overwhelmed. You will quickly grasp the unwritten constitutional rules that drive Westminster today.Whether you are trying to understand the fallout of Brexit or
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A Smarter Charter

Finding What Works for Charter Schools and Public Education

by Richard D. Kahlenberg, Halley Potter ...

“A remarkable new book.... Wise and energetic advocates such as Kahlenberg and Potter can take the charter movement in new and useful directions.”—The Washington PostMoving beyond the debate over whether or not charter schools should exist, A Smarter Charter wrestles with the question of what kind of charter schools we should encourage. The authors begin by tracing the evolution of charter schools ... Read more

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“A remarkable new book.... Wise and energetic advocates such as Kahlenberg and Potter can take the charter movement in new and useful directions.”—The Washington PostMoving beyond the debate over whether or not charter schools should exist, A Smarter Charter wrestles with the question of what kind of charter schools we should encourage. The authors begin by tracing the evolution of charter schools
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Left Legalism/Left Critique

by Richard Thompson Ford, Lauren Berlant, Mark Kelman, Gillian Lester ...

In recent decades, left political projects in the United States have taken a strong legalistic turn. From affirmative action to protection against sexual harassment, from indigenous peoples’ rights to gay marriage, the struggle to eliminate subordination or exclusion and to achieve substantive equality has been waged through courts and legislation. At the same time, critiques of legalism have ... Read more

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In recent decades, left political projects in the United States have taken a strong legalistic turn. From affirmative action to protection against sexual harassment, from indigenous peoples’ rights to gay marriage, the struggle to eliminate subordination or exclusion and to achieve substantive equality has been waged through courts and legislation. At the same time, critiques of legalism have
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Engaging Students with Poverty in Mind

Practical Strategies for Raising Achievement

by Eric Jensen ...

In this galvanizing follow-up to the best-selling Teaching with Poverty in Mind, renowned educator and learning expert Eric Jensen digs deeper into engagement as the key factor in the academic success of economically disadvantaged students.Drawing from research, experience, and real school success stories, Engaging Students with Poverty in Mind reveals* Smart, purposeful engagement strategies that ... Read more

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In this galvanizing follow-up to the best-selling Teaching with Poverty in Mind, renowned educator and learning expert Eric Jensen digs deeper into engagement as the key factor in the academic success of economically disadvantaged students.Drawing from research, experience, and real school success stories, Engaging Students with Poverty in Mind reveals* Smart, purposeful engagement strategies that
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All Out War

The Full Story of How Brexit Sank Britain’s Political Class

by Tim Shipman ...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE ORWELL PRIZE 2017#1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER‘The best political book of the year’ Andrew Marr‘A superb work of storytelling and reporting. Sets new benchmark for the writing of contemporary political history’ GuardianThe only book to tell the full story of how and why Britain voted to leave the EU.This is the acclaimed inside story of the EU referendum in 2016 that takes you ... Read more

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE ORWELL PRIZE 2017#1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER‘The best political book of the year’ Andrew Marr‘A superb work of storytelling and reporting. Sets new benchmark for the writing of contemporary political history’ GuardianThe only book to tell the full story of how and why Britain voted to leave the EU.This is the acclaimed inside story of the EU referendum in 2016 that takes you
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Toxic Schools

High-Poverty Education in New York and Amsterdam

by Bowen Paulle ...

Series series Fieldwork Encounters and Discoveries
Violent urban schools loom large in our culture: for decades they have served as the centerpieces of political campaigns and as window dressing for brutal television shows and movies. Yet unequal access to quality schools remains the single greatest failing of our society—and one of the most hotly debated issues of our time. Of all the usual words used to describe non-selective city schools ... Read more

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Violent urban schools loom large in our culture: for decades they have served as the centerpieces of political campaigns and as window dressing for brutal television shows and movies. Yet unequal access to quality schools remains the single greatest failing of our society—and one of the most hotly debated issues of our time. Of all the usual words used to describe non-selective city schools
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Relentless Pursuit

by Donna Foote ...

When Locke High School opened its doors in 1967, the residents of Watts celebrated it as a sign of the changes promised by Los Angeles. But four decades later, first-year Teach for America recruits Rachelle, Phillip, Hrag, and Taylor are greeted by a school that looks more like a prison, with bars, padlocks, and chains all over.With little training and experience, these four will be asked to ... Read more

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When Locke High School opened its doors in 1967, the residents of Watts celebrated it as a sign of the changes promised by Los Angeles. But four decades later, first-year Teach for America recruits Rachelle, Phillip, Hrag, and Taylor are greeted by a school that looks more like a prison, with bars, padlocks, and chains all over.With little training and experience, these four will be asked to
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Our School

Searching for Community in the Era of Choice

by Sam Chaltain ...

Almost every major American city is experimenting with school choice—a deeply controversial idea that is dramatically reshaping public education. Will the wider array of school options help parents and educators identify better strategies for helping all children learn? Or will the high stakes of the marketplace end up privatizing this most public of institutions? Education activist Sam Chaltain ... Read more

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Almost every major American city is experimenting with school choice—a deeply controversial idea that is dramatically reshaping public education. Will the wider array of school options help parents and educators identify better strategies for helping all children learn? Or will the high stakes of the marketplace end up privatizing this most public of institutions? Education activist Sam Chaltain
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Maker City

A Practical Guide for Reinventing American Cities

by Peter Hirshberg, Dale Dougherty, Marcia Kadanoff ...

The Maker City Playbook is a comprehensive case studies and how-to information useful for city leaders, civic innovators, nonprofits, and others engaged in urban economic development. The Maker City Playbook is committed to going beyond stories to find patterns and discern promising practices to help city leaders make even more informed decisions.Maker City PlaybookChapter 1: Introduction and a ... Read more

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The Maker City Playbook is a comprehensive case studies and how-to information useful for city leaders, civic innovators, nonprofits, and others engaged in urban economic development. The Maker City Playbook is committed to going beyond stories to find patterns and discern promising practices to help city leaders make even more informed decisions.Maker City PlaybookChapter 1: Introduction and a
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Blair Inc - The Power, The Money, The Scandals

by Francis Beckett David Hencke &Nick Kochan ...

THE STORY BEGINS ON 27 JUNE 2007. THAT WAS THE DAY TONY BLAIR OFFICIALLY RESIGNED AS PRIME MINISTER, WAS APPOINTED MIDDLE EAST PEACE ENVOY, AND SET ABOUT MAKING HIMSELF SERIOUSLY RICH.Since leaving office in 2007, the empire of Tony Blair has grown exponentially. As a businessman he has been unprecedentedly successful for a former public servant, with a large property portfolio and an estimated ... Read more

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THE STORY BEGINS ON 27 JUNE 2007. THAT WAS THE DAY TONY BLAIR OFFICIALLY RESIGNED AS PRIME MINISTER, WAS APPOINTED MIDDLE EAST PEACE ENVOY, AND SET ABOUT MAKING HIMSELF SERIOUSLY RICH.Since leaving office in 2007, the empire of Tony Blair has grown exponentially. As a businessman he has been unprecedentedly successful for a former public servant, with a large property portfolio and an estimated
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Toronto Sound Vol. 1

A Memoir of the City's Rising Producers

by KLFTN ...

Series Book 1 - Toronto Sound
KLFTN, and I am the CEO/Founder of Sound Supremacy Entertainment, based out of Toronto, Canada. I am the person responsible for creating the platform “Battle of the Beat Makers”, which is responsible for discovering half of Drake’s OVO Sound producers and other highly successful Canadian music producers such as Multi Grammy Award Winning and Diamond Selling – Boi-1Da, Grammy Nominated – T-Minus, ... Read more

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KLFTN, and I am the CEO/Founder of Sound Supremacy Entertainment, based out of Toronto, Canada. I am the person responsible for creating the platform “Battle of the Beat Makers”, which is responsible for discovering half of Drake’s OVO Sound producers and other highly successful Canadian music producers such as Multi Grammy Award Winning and Diamond Selling – Boi-1Da, Grammy Nominated – T-Minus,
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Stop The Bus

Education Reform in 31 Days

by Nathaniel A. Turner ...

Stop the Bus is a collection of letters written to media editors throughout the country. The author's intent was to challenge America to think differently about education and to do more than accept the oft repeated diatribe about schools. The author believes America's educational system can be revitalized in 200 words per day over a 31 day period. ... Read more

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Stop the Bus is a collection of letters written to media editors throughout the country. The author's intent was to challenge America to think differently about education and to do more than accept the oft repeated diatribe about schools. The author believes America's educational system can be revitalized in 200 words per day over a 31 day period.
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