The advent of the enterprise culture over the last two decades, has drastically reshaped the welfare state of the 1950-60s. The authors address one of the most contentious issues to arise from these changes - how those with low-earning power should live in this post-industrial economy? Trapped in Poverty provides a detailed study of how men and women, with children, and in low-income households, decide about employment and claiming benefits. It shows how they account for their moves in and out of the labour market, relating such changes to various economic and social factors. It also...
The advent of the enterprise culture over the last two decades, has drastically reshaped the welfare state of the 1950-60s. The authors address one of...
"Each brief verse has the rhythmic lilt and play with sounds and meaning that so engage young children. . . . But James's illustrations are the best feature of this inviting collection." THE HORN BOOK (starred review)
DAYS LIKE THIS is a book of celebration whether it's the novelty of sleeping outdoors, the delight of picnicking on the beach, or the sheer joy of bouncing on the bed in the afternoon. These small poems, some familiar, some new, have been carefully selected by acclaimed author-illustrator Simon James, whose expressive line and watercolors portray an everyday world...
"Each brief verse has the rhythmic lilt and play with sounds and meaning that so engage young children. . . . But James's illustrations are the bes...
