Chris Smith

Originally published in 1986, the 1970s and 80s saw the emergence of the ‘the new working class’ or ‘new middle class’. This book is an authoritative study of the ‘white collar workers’ relationship with their unions and analysis of their newly designated class. The authors drew extensively on original fieldwork and verbatim accounts from technical workers and foremen in industry. White Collar Workers examines the particular circumstances of different groups of workers and their functions in relation to capital and labour. It analyses changes in the composition of union membership and the effect of these changes on the structure and policy of unions.

Originally published in 1986, the 1970s and 80s saw the emergence of the ‘the new working class’ or ‘new middle class’. This book is an authoritative study of the ‘white collar workers’ relationship with their unions and analysis of their newly designated class. The authors drew extensively on original fieldwork and verbatim accounts from technical workers and foremen in industry. White Collar Workers examines the particular circumstances of different groups of workers and their functions in relation to capital and labour. It analyses changes in the composition of union membership and the effect of these changes on the structure and policy of unions.

Raspberry Pi is brilliant for kids, hobbyists and geeks! Perfect for parents and schools to encourage children to understand technology. Updated for the latest OS and packed with step-by-step guides, this is a highly accessible guide to exploring the full potential of this exciting, open-ended, low-cost computer. From initial set-up to a multitude of practical projects, as well as hints and tips on troubleshooting, this book is ideal for anyone wanting to get to grips with this fun computer.

The New Famous Five are back on Kirrin Island and this time they must solve the lighthouse mystery. Join the Famous Five in this brand-new adventure by bestselling author Chris Smith, inspired by Enid Blyton and featuring original and new characters.

Blues and Gospel Recordings: 1890–1943 is the fifth edition of a work that has been indispensable to listeners and scholars alike for over half a century. It is as comprehensive a listing as possible of the culturally and stylistically African American recordings made within its timeframe, with the exception of those usually regarded as jazz and those by secular vocal groups that are part of the mainstream of popular music. The book covers all types of recorded sound documents, not only commercial recordings sold to the public on discs and cylinders but also films, transcription discs for the use of radio stations, and surviving radio broadcasts. Sound documents recorded by African Americans at locations outside the United States are included, as well as field recordings made for or deposited with academic institutions. In this new edition, the holdings of the Library of Congress are covered at greater length, in more detail, and more accurately. Numerous extensive and historically important collections held by other institutions are documented in print for the first time. The main text is preceded by a survey of the activities of the companies that recorded blues and gospel material for inclusion in Race series, along with a summary of the visits their traveling recording units made to the South. Previous editions have been praised for their completeness and accuracy. For this edition, the text has been thoroughly revisited, with many revisions made, and significantly expanded in coverage and scope. Available as an ebook for the first time, this is the essential guide to the enjoyment and study of the first half-century of recorded African American blues and gospel music.

The perfect Christmas gift and stocking filler for young adventurers. Will Timmy the dog save the day when all the Christmas presents are stolen from Kirrin Cottage? And can the New Famous Five help when Santa goes missing before the Christmas Eve parade? Join the Famous Five in this seasonal collection by the world's best-loved storyteller, Enid Blyton. Featuring a festive short story, recipes, activities and a brand-new mystery with the New Famous Five by bestselling author Chris Smith, this collection is full of Christmas cheer and adventure.

'A rip-roaring delight.' Anna James The Famous Five are back as a new group of kids go camping in the Forest of Secrets and crack their third mystery. A brand-new adventure by bestselling author Chris Smith, inspired by Enid Blyton and featuring original and new characters. Maddy, Fran and Tom - plus Gilbert the dog - are off on a camping trip with Professor George, and they can't wait! There will be sausages to cook over the campfire and amazing places to explore . . . but before long, the New Famous Five discover there's a bigger adventure in store for them. A famous scientist has gone missing and a criminal gang wants to use his research for nefarious purposes. Can the children solve the mystery, rescue the scientist and stop the criminals in their tracks?

A Fun, Colourful Maths Activity Book for Ages 5–8 Give your child a maths confidence-boost with this vibrant, hands-on activity book designed to make real-world learning fun. Designed for children aged 5–8, it turns everyday situations - like cooking, sport, shopping, birthday parties and daily routines - into engaging maths challenges. What’s Inside Number writing and number-order puzzles Seek-and-find counting activities Shopping and mental-arithmetic games Pattern-spotting and problem-solving tasks Full-colour, joyful illustrations by Elina Braslina This fun-packed activity book is based on lyrics by mathematician and musician Tom Lehrer and shows children that maths is useful, interesting and truly everywhere. A perfect choice for parents looking for playful, meaningful maths practice at home. Award-Winning Companion Title That’s Mathematics was chosen as a Best Book for Year 1 by Books for Topics and shortlisted for both The Week Junior Book Awards and the SLA Information Book Award.

This upper-level undergraduate and postgraduate textbook will help students understand how to plan, design and deliver events in line with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Sustainability in Events Management looks at: - Planning an event with consideration to the triple bottom line (TBL) of people, planet and profit across all facets from selecting a venue to hiring caters - Delivering and evaluating the event to ensure sustainability objectives are met and improved upon for future events, including measuring long-term impacts - The broader issues impacting sustainability, including social and economic factors With in-text learning features such as learning outcomes, reflective questions, interviews with event managers and practitioners and a glossary of key terms, this textbook will allow students to plan and deliver successful events that are green and sustainable. Real-world examples are from a variety of mega and local events including the Paris 2024 Olympics, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the Singapore Grand Prix.

This upper-level undergraduate and postgraduate textbook will help students understand how to plan, design and deliver events in line with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Sustainability in Events Management looks at: - Planning an event with consideration to the triple bottom line (TBL) of people, planet and profit across all facets from selecting a venue to hiring caters - Delivering and evaluating the event to ensure sustainability objectives are met and improved upon for future events, including measuring long-term impacts - The broader issues impacting sustainability, including social and economic factors With in-text learning features such as learning outcomes, reflective questions, interviews with event managers and practitioners and a glossary of key terms, this textbook will allow students to plan and deliver successful events that are green and sustainable. Real-world examples are from a variety of mega and local events including the Paris 2024 Olympics, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the Singapore Grand Prix.

The Famous Five are back as a new group of kids head to Smuggler's Top to crack their second mystery. Join the Famous Five in this brand-new adventure by bestselling author Chris Smith, inspired by Enid Blyton and featuring original and new characters. Once again, adventure beckons . . . In their second adventure, George, Maddy, Fran, Tom and Gilbert must use a secret map to gain access to the catacombs where they encounter kidnapping, smugglers and an unsolved code from many years ago.