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A Drink with Shane MacGowan is a candid and humorous memoir that offers a unique glimpse into the life of a true music icon. Written with his girlfriend and later wife, Victoria Mary Clarke, the book...

Shane MacGowan: A Furious Devotion is a comprehensive and intimate biography that chronicles the life of the Pogues' iconic frontman. From his formative years to his rise as a punk icon, this book...

The Melancholia of Class: A Working-Class World in Crisis Cynthia Cruz explores the complexities of class in a society dominated by the middle class. She examines the consequences of being a...

The Class 40 Locomotives With the Class 40 Preservation Society This collection of images offers a fascinating survey of one of the iconic locomotives of twentieth-century Britain: the Class 40...

A Class Reunited is the fifth book in Susie Murphy's historical fiction series A Matter of Class. The story continues in the sixth book, A Class Inherited. Emily's journey towards a brighter future...

The Class 68 and 88 Locomotives By John Jackson In 2012, Direct Rail Services (DRS) ordered its first Class 68 diesel locomotives from Vossloh, now Stadler Rail. The fleet has since grown to...

Class A View from Middle England by Jilly Cooper is a humorous exploration of the social classes in the UK. The author, describing herself as 'upper middle class', sets out to refute the claim that...

The Glasgow Blue Trains: Class 303 and Class 311 EMUs This book tells the story of two iconic train classes that played a significant role in Glasgow's electrification in the early 1960s. Initially...

Life Class, the first novel in Pat Barker's acclaimed trilogy, is a powerful exploration of art and war. Set in the years leading up to the outbreak of World War I, the story follows Paul Tarrant, a...

The Middle Class A History by Lawrence James This sweeping history of the British middle class reveals a group so familiar yet so often misunderstood. From the death of feudalism to the spread of...

Shelton Stromquist's comprehensive study of the Progressive movement challenges the idea of social harmony through democratic renewal. The author argues that the movement's promise was hindered by...

Mr. Wolf's Class is a heartwarming story about a new teacher at school who is tasked with teaching a class of students who are unusual. As Mr. Wolf navigates the challenges of his new role, he learns...

The Worst Class in the World by Joanna Nadin is a laugh-out-loud young fiction series that's perfect for kids who love a good adventure. According to the head teacher, 4B is the WORST CLASS IN THE...

A gripping thriller from Jackie Kabler, The Vanishing of Class 3B, is now available. When a day trip takes a dark turn, a group of children and their teachers vanish without explanation. The incident...

Class Action is an evening of twenty-five short scenes and monologues, commissioned by the Tony Award-winning American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco.This play has won critical acclaim for its...

The Class 59s: A Legacy of Performance In the mid-1980s, British Rail's customer, Foster Yeoman, sought alternative locomotives to address dissatisfaction with the Class 56s. A deal was struck with...

Life Class by Pat Barker In the midst of war, art and humanity collide. This powerful novel, the first in Pat Barker's acclaimed Life Class trilogy, explores the devastating impact of conflict on the...

The Class Ceiling: Why it Pays to be Privileged This book takes an in-depth look at the barriers faced by those from working-class backgrounds who aspire to elite occupations. Drawing on 175...

A groundbreaking collection of essays that challenges the dominant progressive politics of our time. Adolph Reed, Jr. and Walter Benn Michaels argue that the emphasis on racial disparities distracts...

The Smallest Girl in the Class is an inspiring and empowering rhyming story about the power of children to change the world. Sally McBrass, the smallest girl in her class, knows that you don't have...

Mr. Wolf's Class Mystery Club is a humorous and engaging mystery that follows the adventures of three friends as they try to solve a series of enigmas in their new classroom. Randy, Aziza, and Margot...

Deadly Class Volume 2: Kids of the Black Hole In 1988, Marcus Lopez is settling into life at Kings Dominion, a secret elite school where the next generation of assassins and professional murderers...

Chavs: The Demonization of the Working Class by Owen Jones is a thought-provoking investigation into the changing perception of the working class in modern Britain. The author, Owen Jones, exposes...

The Boy at the Back of the Class tells the story of a class where a new boy named Ahmet sits alone at the back. Ahmet is a refugee who has run away from war, and the more the narrator learns about...

The Class 66 locomotive first appeared on the British freight scene in 1998, marking the beginning of a significant era in rail transport. Over the past 25 years, these engines have played a vital...

The Class Ceiling: Why it Pays to be Privileged by Sam Friedman and Daniel Laurison Behind the closed doors of elite employers, a powerful 'class pay gap' exists in Britain's top occupations. This...

Dorothy Thompson's collection of essays offers a unique perspective on English social history, exploring the complexities of class, gender, and nation. Spanning over 25 years of writing, these essays...

Every day in Mr. Wolf's class is an adventure. Sampson doesn't think anything worth writing about has ever happened to him, but a bike ride with Margot changes his perspective. Meanwhile, Penny's...

Katie Morag and the Dancing Class by Mairi Hedderwick is a heartwarming story about a young girl's first ballet class. Katie Morag is excited to try out her new frilly skirt, but she's not sure what...

Fear of Falling: The Inner Life of the Middle Class by Barbara Ehrenreich A thought-provoking exploration of the American middle class, Fear of Falling examines the insecurities that have driven this...

A Kid in My Class: Poems by Rachel Rooney is a vibrant and engaging collection of poems that brings to life the diverse personalities of a whole class of children, along with their hamster companion...

F2: World Class reveals the secrets behind becoming a top footballer. The authors share their expertise to help you improve your fitness, focus your mentality and enhance your skills.By studying the...

Alexander Bogdanov's groundbreaking work, Art and the Working Class, is now available in English for the first time. Written during the Russian Revolution, this provocative tract anticipates later...

The Mercedes-Benz A-Class Owner's Workshop Manual provides comprehensive guidance for petrol and diesel owners of the third-generation A-Class hatchback (W176 Series). This manual covers the A160,...

First published fifty years ago, E.P. Thompson's groundbreaking study of working-class culture and ideals is now available in Penguin Modern Classics, with a new introduction by historian Michael...

Social class in Britain today is more complex and relevant than ever. In this book, Mike Savage and his team of sociologists explore how and why our society is changing, looking beyond labels to...

Top of the Class (nearly) is the ninth book in the popular series by Liz Pichon. Written in diary form, this humorous story is full of Tom's doodles and pictures, making it a great choice for readers...

Yoga Sequencing: Designing Transformative Yoga Classes is a comprehensive guide for yoga teachers, offering over 2,000 instructional photos and 67 yoga pose sequences for students of all skill levels...

The Theory of the Leisure Class by Thorstein VeblenOriginally published in 1899, this influential work of sociology and economics explores the relationship between social class and cultural values...

Angela Davis examines the complex relationships between women, racism, and class in this powerful study of the women's liberation movement. Davis argues that the biases of its leaders, rooted in...

The Condition of the Working Class in England is a seminal work that explores the plight of industrial workers in Victorian England. First published by Friedrich Engels, this influential study sheds...

This comprehensive guide to the American class system offers a detailed look at the defining factors of each group, from customs to fashion to housing. Paul Fussell's research-based exploration...

Aron Nels Steinke's debut series brings to life the everyday antics of a fourth-grade classroom in a vibrant and humorous way. Mr. Wolf, a new teacher at Hazelwood Elementary, faces his first day of...

Scoff: A History of Food and Class in Britain by Pen Vogler explores how our eating habits reflect centuries of social prejudice. Through a fascinating examination of food, literature, artworks, and...

The Class of 92: Out of Their League A new chapter in the story of Manchester United legends Gary and Phil Neville, Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs and Nicky Butt, as they take on a new role as owners of...

The Theory of the Leisure Class by Thorstein Veblen In this influential work, Thorstein Veblen uses Charles Darwin's theory of evolution to examine the modern industrial system. He argues that while...

The New Working Class: How to Win Hearts, Minds and Votes by Claire Ainsley Recent events in the UK have highlighted the erosion of traditional class identities and the decoupling of class from...

Despised: Why the Modern Left Loathes the Working ClassPaul Embery argues that the disconnect between the Labour Party and working-class Britain has been a result of the Left's adoption of economic...

Angela Y. Davis examines the intertwined histories of the abolitionist and women's suffrage movements, revealing the racism and class prejudice inherent in much of white feminism. This seminal work...

Outclassed: How the Left Lost the Working Class and How to Win Them Back The relationship between college and non-college graduates of all races is driving politics to the far right in the US. A...

The Working Classroom: How to Make School Work for Working-Class Students This book explores how schools can address the disadvantages faced by working-class students, including cultural poverty,...

Rebecca Smith's beautifully observed book, Rural, brings together the stories of working-class lives in the countryside, often overlooked in favour of the land's natural beauty. The author explores...

The Coming of Neo-Feudalism: A Warning to the Global Middle Class A new era of social hierarchy is emerging, marked by increased concentration of wealth and property, reduced upward mobility, and...

The Class 55 Deltic locomotives, named after the Napier Deltic diesel engines that powered them, played a significant role on Britain's railways from the early 1960s until their retirement in 1982...

James Adams is on his biggest mission yet, tasked with infiltrating Europe's most powerful cocaine dealer. With his specialist training and undercover skills, he must bring down the man at the top...

Deep South: A Social Anthropological Study of Caste and Class by Allison Davis, Burleigh B. Gardner, and Mary R. Gardner. First published in 1941, this landmark work of anthropology offers a...

Adah's dream of building a new life in England is shattered by the harsh realities of her husband's abuse and the societal expectations that come with it. As she struggles to provide for her family,...

The Worst Class in the World Goes Wild! A hilarious and action-packed adventure awaits in this laugh-out-loud chapter book. When things don't go according to plan, chaos ensues, and hilarity follows...

Working Class History: Everyday Acts of Resistance & Rebellion by Noam Chomsky presents a unique perspective on history, highlighting the often-overlooked contributions of ordinary people. From...

Class with the Countess: How to Live with Elegance and FlairLuann De Lesseps shares her inspiring story and practical advice on how to cultivate a sense of style and sophistication in everyday life...

Human Diversity: The Biology of Gender, Race, and Class by Charles Murray The idea that all people are equal, yet all groups are not the same, is a fascinating concept that Charles Murray explores in...

The Olympic Class: A Story of Triumph and Tragedy The largest ships ever built were conceived to secure White Star Line's reputation as the greatest shipping company, but instead they became infamous...

The People: A History of the Working Class in BritainFrom 1910 to 2010, three-quarters of the population were working class, yet their story has been largely ignored until now. This vivid history is...

The Midway-Class Aircraft Carriers 1945-92 The US Navy's largest aircraft carriers built during World War II went on to play a significant role in the Cold War, serving as the backbone of the fleet...

The Mercedes-Benz A-Class Owners Workshop Manual provides comprehensive repair information for the W168 series hatchback models, including the A140, A160, A170, A190 and A210. This manual covers both...

My Father and Other Working-class Football Heroes is a poignant and moving account of the author's search for the man his father was and the life he led as a well-known footballer. Gary Imlach...

Soul to Soul Poems, Prayers and Stories to End a Yoga Class by John Mundahl A collection of poems, prayers and stories from beloved spiritual teachers, perfect for ending a yoga class or for personal...

This book offers a fresh and honest look at pregnancy, providing pregnant women and new mothers with sensible and practical advice on what to expect. Dr Chiara Hunt and Marina Fogle, founders of The...

Natives: Race and Class in the Ruins of EmpireAkala's searing modern polemic takes his own experiences and widens them out to explore the social, historical, and political factors that have shaped...

Britain in 1963 was a nation on the brink of social revolution. A Conservative government, led by Prime Minister Harold Macmillan, was dedicated to tradition and old-fashioned morality. Yet, a...

A detailed history of 0-6-0 tender locomotives built by the Great Western Railway and its successors is presented in this comprehensive volume. From early broad gauge engines to the Collett 2251...

As the world outside closes in, the Generation X outcasts must confront the reality of their own predictions. In this final lap around the track, the consequences of their actions come to a head...

Stephanie Land's memoir Class is a raw and inspiring account of college, motherhood, poverty, and life after struggle. The author, who previously wrote the bestselling Maid, shares her journey as she...

The Samurai Encyclopedia: A Comprehensive Guide to Japan's Elite Warrior Class By Constantin von Oppeln-Bronikowski Tuttle Publishing, 2022 544 pages, paperback This comprehensive guide explores the...

A new translation of Anna Seghers's most provocative short stories is now available. This selection showcases her unique blend of political activism and mythological exploration, featuring some of...

American Sfoglino: A Master Class in Handmade Pasta Discover the art of traditional Italian pasta-making with Evan Funke, a master pasta maker and chef-owner of Felix Trattoria. This comprehensive...

A Different Class of Murder: The Story of Lord Lucan by Laura Thompson explores one of postwar Britain's most notorious murders. In 1974, two women were brutally attacked in their home, and the man...

In 1988, the Summer of Love hit Britain, and Wayne Anthony was at the forefront of the dance music scene. He organised the infamous Genesis dance parties for thousands of kids, but soon found himself...

The Royal Navy's Destroyers of World War II: A Study of the Pre-war Classes The Royal Navy's fleet of destroyers entered World War II with a mix of old and new vessels. While some were veterans of...

A diverse group of educators and experts challenge conventional wisdom on poverty and education in this thought-provoking collection. The contributors share their research and personal experiences to...

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class Owners Workshop Manual is a comprehensive guide for owners and mechanics of the W211 series E-Class saloon and estate with diesel engines. This manual covers models E220...

From Darkness to Light: A provocative exploration of Marxist theory and its relationship to history, philosophy, and literary theory, Igal Halfin challenges conventional understanding of...

After the traumatic events of Volume 3, Mark Grayson's life is left in shambles. His mother is struggling to cope, his friends don't understand what he's going through, and the super-villains of the...

A psychological thriller that explores the darker side of human nature, Joanne Harris weaves a complex and twisty tale that will keep you guessing until the very end. With its darkly humorous tone...

Shop Class as Soulcraft: An Inquiry Into the Value of Work In an era where many of us spend most of our time indoors, disconnected from the physical world, Matthew B. Crawford explores the value of...

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2001 thru 2007 is a comprehensive guide for DIY enthusiasts and professional mechanics alike. Written from hands-on experience, this manual features hundreds of photos and...

Bread and Roses: A Radical Socialist Feminism for Emancipation Andrea D'Atri explores the history of feminism through the struggles of women and workers, tracing the divergent paths taken by...

The lifting of the ban on Black people from the priesthood and Mormon temples in 1978 was a pivotal moment in Mormon history. On June 9, 1978, the phones at the headquarters of the Church of Jesus...

The Gentry: 600 Years of a Peculiarly English Class Adam Nicolson's sweeping narrative explores the lives of fourteen gentry families across five centuries, shedding light on the creation of...

The Stasi Poetry Circle: A Creative Writing Class that Tackled the Cold War. In the late 1980s, the Stasi, East Germany's secret police, took an unusual approach to counter the growing dissident...

Bell Curve Intelligence and Class Structure in American Life by Richard J. Herrnstein and Charles Murray explores the complex relationship between intelligence, social class, and socioeconomic...

Annette Lareau's Unequal Childhoods explores how social class influences family life and child-rearing practices. Through an in-depth study of twelve different households, Lareau reveals that...

Invisible Divides explores the unseen barriers that prevent churches from becoming truly inclusive spaces for people from all walks of life. The authors examine how the church's predominantly...

The Glasgow Effect explores the complex relationships between class, capitalism and our impact on the environment. Ellie Harrison examines how these interconnected issues shape our daily lives and...

Ship of Fools: A Blistering Critique of America's Ruling Class Tucker Carlson offers a provocative commentary on how America's elite has failed everyday Americans. In this witty and insightful book,...

Virtue Hoarders: A Critique of the Professional Managerial Class The Professional Managerial Class (PMC) elite workers present a paradoxical image of progressive heroism, yet they serve the interests...

Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong are taking a holiday on the world-famous Orient Express, but it's clear that each of their fellow first-class passengers has something to hide. Rumour of a spy in their...

Tools of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers In this groundbreaking book, Tim Ferriss shares the distilled tools, tactics, and 'inside...

In Black and White: A Young Barrister's Story of Race and Class in a Broken Justice System Alexandra Wilson's memoir is a powerful exploration of the complexities of the justice system, as seen...

The Engagement Bridge: A Proven Model for Building World-Class Employee Engagement. The current approach to treating employees at work has failed to deliver. Globally, only 30% of employees are...