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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...

A Class Coveted by Susie Murphy is the fourth installment in her historical fiction series A Matter of Class. In 1836, Bridget and Cormac arrive in Boston with their growing family, facing anti-Irish...

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...

A Class Forsaken by Susie Murphy is a historical fiction novel that follows Bridget and Cormac as they flee to Ireland with their daughter in search of Cormac's missing family. Their journey takes...

Class is a subject that has shaped the art world in Britain for as long as it has existed. This book explores how class has influenced art throughout history and today, at a time when galleries and...

White Working Class: Overcoming Class Cluelessness in America by Joan Williams. The analysis of white working-class movements around the world is often misguided, rooted in class cluelessness...

The concept of class has undergone significant scrutiny in recent years. As societies have transitioned from industrial to post-industrial models, traditional hierarchies and outlooks have been...

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 last super-battleship designs in history are revealed in this illustrated study. Before World War II, the battleship was still king, and all major powers were designing even mightier warships to...

This concise introduction to class in sociology examines the key concepts developed by Marx and Weber, as well as recent studies by Wright and Goldthorpe. The author provides an accessible overview...

The Intersections of a Working-Class Academic Identity A Class Apart by Teresa Crew is a thought-provoking exploration of the challenges faced by working-class academics in higher education. Despite...

Discover the fascinating history of the Class 08 locomotives in Scotland.The Class 08s were the most common type of British Rail shunter, found at almost every station and yard across Scotland from...

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...

Fashion and Class explores how changing notions of social class have influenced the history of fashion. From 18th-century Britain to modern-day interpretations, this book examines the meaning and...

Know Your Place: Essays on the Working Class by the Working Class is a collection of essays from 24 working-class writers exploring their experiences and perspectives on issues such as...

Class 66: A Study of the Class 66 Locomotives in British Freight Operations. In August 1994, British Railways was privatized, leading to changes in the freight market. To meet the growing demand for...

Gareth Stedman Jones's "Languages of Class" offers a fresh perspective on the concept of class in English history and culture. By examining the everyday perception of class in England since the...

Understanding Class by Erik Olin Wright The concept of class is one of the most contested ideas in contemporary sociology. Some argue that it has lost its relevance, while others see it as essential...

Rob Beckett's A Class Act is a humorous exploration of class and identity. Born into a working-class background, Beckett navigates his life as a television presenter and comedian, grappling with the...

Lauren and Chris are getting married, with Lauren dreaming of a fairytale wedding. Her parents, Bridget and Frank, have joined the ballroom class to support their daughter, but they're hiding a...

Brian and Donna's nine-year-old son is struggling in school. His teacher suggests he see a psychologist, but his parents have mixed feelings about school and teachers. This play explores learning...

A beautifully written historical novel set against the backdrop of 19th-century Ireland, A Class Apart explores the complexities of love and loyalty in a society torn apart by class divisions. In...

Master Class is a theatrical tour de force that dramatizes the life and art of legendary opera diva Maria Callas. This 1996 Tony Award-winning play presents Callas as she puts aspiring young singers...

The Worst Class in the World Total Mayhem! by Joanna Nadin is a laugh-out-loud young fiction series that's perfect for kids who love adventure and humour. In this first book, head teacher Mrs...

Class and Everyday Life explores how class affects our daily lives through in-depth studies of housing, sport, art, music, and politics. Kirsteen Paton argues that understanding class is crucial for...

Class by Nick Stevenson offers an engaging and thought-provoking discussion of class in relation to various cultural, sociological, and political perspectives. Drawing on key theorists and...

Stanley and Manjit are part of Class 4B, which head teacher Mrs Bottomley-Blunt says is the WORST CLASS IN THE WORLD. They didn't mean to let the class stick insects loose in the wilds of the...

Class is a concept that has been debated and explored in social science for centuries. This accessible and lively book delves into the key theoretical traditions in class research, major...

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...

Class and Stratification by Rosemary Crompton is a comprehensive analysis of inequality in modern society. This revised edition explores why understanding class and stratification is crucial for...

Acting Class by Nick Drnaso is a thought-provoking exploration of human connection and identity. Ten strangers from diverse backgrounds are brought together under the guidance of their enigmatic...

The Class 58 Locomotives A unique and significant departure from normal build standards, the fifty Class 58 locomotives were introduced in 1983. Built by BREL at Doncaster Works to a modular design,...

The Theory of the Leisure Class by Thorstein VeblenFirst published in 1899, this influential work examines the economics of the upper classes and their impact on society at the end of the 19th...

Leading Antenatal Classes: A Practical Guide by Judith Schott and Judy Priest. This updated edition provides a comprehensive guide for midwives leading antenatal classes, featuring evidence-based...

Class Work: Vocational Schools and China's Urban Youth explores the lives of young people who have failed the state's high-stakes exams in China. Through an examination of two urban vocational...

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...

Nicos Poulantzas's Classes in Contemporary Capitalism is a seminal work that explores the fundamental aspects of class structure in advanced capitalist societies. The book begins with a theoretical...

Class Struggle In Africa by Kwame Nkrumah explores the complex relationships between imperialism, neo-colonialism and the African bourgeoisie. This book sets out to reveal the nature and extent 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...

Georg Lukács's 1923 book History and Class Consciousness is a seminal work that re-examines the influence of Hegel on Marx, explores the concept of class consciousness, and attempts to justify...

The English Electric Class 37: A Pictorial Tribute to a British Diesel Icon. This comprehensive collection showcases nearly 200 photographs of one of Britain's most beloved diesel locomotives, the...

Richard Florida's influential work on the transformation of our cities in the twenty-first century has been updated with a new preface. In "The Rise of the Creative Class", Florida identifies the...

The Flower Class Corvettes are a class of warships that played a significant role in the Atlantic battle against U-boats during World War II. This book provides an in-depth look at these ships,...

Racism, Class and the Racialized Outsider by Satnam Virdee offers a unique perspective on the relationship between racism and class in shaping the English working class. This insightful text explores...

Terrence McNally's Master Class presents a unique glimpse into the world of opera, as the legendary Maria Callas puts aspiring singers through their paces in a series of master classes. This...

The New Kid In Class by K. L. White is a story about navigating the challenges of school life.With 42 pages, this paperback edition offers a concise and accessible introduction to the ups and downs...

The Complacent Class: A Wide-Ranging Argument About American Culture Tyler Cowen's latest work presents a thought-provoking argument about the state of American culture, challenging the notion that...

The Hidden Injuries of Class by Richard Sennett and Jonathan Cobb In this reissue of a groundbreaking work, Richard Sennett and Jonathan Cobb explore how class conflict persists in modern society...

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...

Classical music has long been associated with the white middle classes. However, this connection remains underexplored in academic circles. This book offers a new approach to understanding classical...

A Working Class State of Mind by Colin Burnett is a thought-provoking exploration of English literature.The book delves into the world of working-class experiences and the ways in which they are...

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...

This imaginative and exciting series aims to motivate and inspire children learning music. Ideal for use in a mixed-ability class, Class Act provides musical opportunities for all.Following 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 Two at the Zoo by Julia Jarman is a humorous tale about a group of children's adventures at the zoo. They encounter various animal antics, but one unexpected visitor poses a threat to their...

For James and Theresa Kensington, life in Nockton Vale is one of luxury and success. However, when they encounter Tony and Tina Miller, their world is turned upside down.A fascination with the...

The 1984-5 miners' strike was a pivotal moment in British history, as mining communities across the country fought against the government's policies. This book tells the story of that year-long...

The Making of an Atlantic Ruling Class by Kees van der Pijl examines one of the most significant phenomena of the twentieth century: the rise of an Atlantic ruling class of multinational banks and...

Western Class Locomotives: A Tribute to a Unique Era The Western Class locomotives were distinguished by their shared prefix, setting them apart from other large classes. Although they were...

The liberal class is facing an untimely demise of its own making. In this provocative new work, Chris Hedges explains how liberals sold out, bankrupted the country and now face a crisis of their own...

September 2020 marks a return to in-person teaching for an English teacher, forcing her to confront a student she had previously hurt. As she navigates this challenging situation, she finds solace in...

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...

Joanna Ryan explores the relationship between psychoanalysis and class in this original and comprehensive study. By examining the tension between the radical potential of psychoanalysis and its...

Lynsey Hanley's memoir offers a personal and thought-provoking exploration of class divides in contemporary Britain.Born into the 'respectable working class', Hanley recounts her journey as she...

A First-Class Life on a Third-Class Ticket: The Edwardian Memoirs of Ronald Gray, Artist and Traveller. Ronald Gray's life was marked by an insatiable curiosity and passion for art. Born in Chelsea...

Ben Davis explores the complex relationships between art and class in 9.5 Theses on Art and Class.The author examines key debates in contemporary art, including its role in the economy, its...

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 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...

On the Emergence of an Ecological ClassA new approach to understanding the relationship between ecology and politics is proposed by Bruno Latour and Nikolaj Schultz in this concise text. Drawing on...

White Working Class: Overcoming Class Cluelessness in America by Joan Williams is a thought-provoking analysis of the white working class in America. The author argues that many people conflate...

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 class divide at the heart of exploitation is a pressing issue. In "Split Class Divides Uncovered", Ben Tippet examines the economic nature of class, challenging the idea that it can be reduced to...

Class Six are back in action, but this time they're facing their biggest challenge yet. With Mrs Knowall sniffing around for secrets, the school's magical activities are under threat. But Class Six...

The dead rule the world. In the aftermath of a deadly virus, an eight year old boy and his appointed protector navigate a treacherous landscape to reach sanctuary. Their perilous journey takes them...

The Moral Significance of Class by Andrew Sayer explores how class affects our lives and shapes our sense of self-worth. By applying moral philosophy and social theory to empirical studies, this...

Radical Chains: Why Class Matters challenges the notion that class is no longer relevant in modern society. In fact, it argues that denial of class is a deliberate strategy to maintain the status quo...

David Pownall's Writing 'Master Class' is a behind-the-scenes look at the creation and development of his play Master Class. As the author shares his own story, the making of the piece becomes a...

Private Equity as an Asset Class by Guy Fraser-Sampson provides a comprehensive guide to understanding this specialist asset class. With over twenty years of experience in the industry, the author...

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...

Class and Contemporary British Culture by A. Biressi and H. Nunn explores how culture shapes our understanding of social class and difference. Through examples from the 1980s to the present day, the...

Short Monologues for Acting Classes is an invaluable resource for actors and performing arts students looking to improve their skills in a classroom setting. This comprehensive guide provides expert...

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...

Class: A Graphic Guide explores how social class functions in our lives, discussing its history, sociology and lived experience. University sociologists Laura Harvey and Sarah Leaney team up with...

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...

Deadly Class Volume 7: Love Like BloodThe latest installment in Rick Remender and Wes Craig's critically acclaimed series sees Marcus and Maria resurface, bringing with them a wave of violence and...

The US Navy's Fast-Attack Submarines, Vol. 2 Seawolf Class (SSN-21) and Virginia Class (SSN-774) By James C. Goodall Schiffer Publishing, 2020 This comprehensive history covers the development,...

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...

Class War: A Literary History charts the global class struggle through revolutionary combat, tracing its history from the Haitian Revolution to Black Lives Matter. Mark Steven surveys literature and...

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...

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...

Where We Stand: Class Matters is a personal and honest reflection by Bell Hooks on how class and race are intertwined. Drawing on her own experiences, she explores ways to think beyond these...

Iggy Pop Life Class by Jeremy Deller and Sharon Matt Atkins explores shifting representations of masculinity through art. The exhibition features 53 drawings created during a life drawing class with...

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...

Tutu Tilly loves going to ballet every Tuesday. She watches as Miss Anne claps her hands to start the class and tries her best to become a beautiful ballerina. But will she be ready in time for the...

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...

The US Navy's last gun destroyers, from World War II to the Cold War era, are the subject of this illustrated history. The Fletcher-class and Forrest Sherman-class ships played significant roles in...

The Class 47 diesel locomotive was a ubiquitous sight in Britain during its heyday. With over 500 built in the 1960s, they worked express passenger and freight trains across the UK, as well as local...

Class War: A Decade of Disorder by Ian Bone, Alan Pullen and Tim Scargill is a provocative account of Britain's turbulent 1980s. From the streets of Brixton to the Henley regatta, this book...