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  In Times Like These

  Nellie McClung

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  Believing that the woman's claim to a common humanity is not an unreasonable one, and that the successful issue of such claim rests primarily upon the sense of fair play which people have or have not according to how they were born, andTherefore to men and women everywhere who love a fair deal, and are willing to give it to everyone, even women, this book is respectfully dedicated by the author.

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  Nickel and Dimed: Book Summary &...

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of Nickel and Dimed, by Barbara Ehrenreich. It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Barbara Ehrenreich. Ideal for those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  In this eye-opening investigative work, a journalist goes undercover to explore the realities of low-wage work in America. Taking on various minimum-wage jobs—including waitressing, retail, and housekeeping—she uncovers the struggles of the working poor, highlighting the hidden costs of survival, the exploitation of labor, and the impossibility of getting by on wages that barely cover rent. Through firsthand experience and sharp social commentary, this book challenges the myth of upward mobility and exposes the harsh truths of economic inequality.

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  The Working Classroom - How to...

  Andy Griffith, Matt Bromley

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  Schools do amazing work to support children from disadvantaged backgrounds. But this book will enable them to do more. Disadvantage comes in many forms, but cultural poverty, where some students have relative knowledge gaps compared with their more affluent peers, can be addressed successfully by schools. The Working Classroom explores how working-class students are disadvantaged by a flawed system and what schools can do to close the gap.
  Written by two experienced authors with a deep understanding of the challenges that poverty and low aspiration can bring, and a passion for social justice, The Working Classroom examines how and why we must seek systemic changes. The book focuses on actions within the control of teachers and school leaders which will ensure that we create a socially just education system - one that builds on the rich heritage of the working-class, rather than seeing their background as a weakness. It offers practical ways for students and families to build on the best of working-class culture, whilst also empowering teachers, students and parents to change the system.
  The Working Classroom provides teachers with useful methods to improve the cultural capital of students from disadvantaged backgrounds that can be easily replicated and implemented in their own setting. Backed up by practical case studies that have a proven impact in schools with high levels of deprivation, this book will enable teachers to audit their current provision and encourage them to adopt new systems and practices so that they, and the wider school, will have a greater impact on the lives of working-class students and their families.
  Suitable for both teachers and leaders in a secondary school or sixth form college setting who seek to support social change in education and anyone in the corporate or non-education world who wants to practice effective altruism or philanthropy.

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  Lost Chester County Pennsylvania

  Mark DeWitt Lanyon

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  Discover Chester County's Lost Landmarks
  Chester County has a deep and enriching history, from sites of the Underground Railroad to great moments of Women's Suffrage and incredible remnants of Native American culture. The stories of the county's past can be experienced in many of its historic landmarks. Author Mark DeWitt Lanyon charts Chester County's lost history and the places that defined it.

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  The Teacher's Introduction to...

  Clare Truman

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  Everything you need to know about PDA from what it is, to how to work with PDA pupils is in the pages of this introductory guide. It outlines effective and practical ways that teachers and school staff can support these pupils, by endorsing a child-led approach to learning and assessment. 
   
  Beginning with an introduction to PDA and how it can affect the education experience, it is then followed by thoughtful, useful strategies school staff can implement to build a collaborative relationship with pupils and help them to thrive in the school environment. The activities presented aim to make children more comfortable and at ease, and therefore better able to learn. It covers key issues for children with PDA, such as sensory issues, preferred language and phrasing of demands, social skills, and recognising distressed behaviour. The chapter summaries and simple activities listed throughout make this a useful tool for busy teaching staff working with PDA pupils.

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  Heston Russell - Forging The...

  Heston Russell

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  Forging the Will to Fight 
  By Heston Russell 
  In Forging the Will to Fight, retired Special Forces Major Heston Russell delivers a raw and deeply personal memoir that cuts through the mythology of war to reveal the real human cost — and courage — of leadership in combat and beyond. 
  From commanding elite Australian commandos in Afghanistan and Iraq to facing the internal battles of identity, purpose, and public scrutiny, Heston’s story is one of intense service, sacrifice, and the lifelong pursuit of integrity. Through powerful firsthand accounts, the book captures the adrenaline of missions, the heartbreak of loss, and the heavy responsibility of leading others through the most unforgiving conditions. 
  But the battlefield is only the beginning. 
  Returning home, Heston finds himself in a new kind of fight — for justice, for truth, and for the honour of his platoon. His landmark Federal Court defamation victory against the ABC is not just a legal case but a stand against the erosion of trust, truth, and the dignity of those who serve. 
  Forging the Will to Fight is more than a military memoir. It is a guide to resilience, a reflection on leadership forged in adversity, and a call to live with courage, character, and conviction. This is a story for anyone who has ever questioned their purpose — and fought to find it.

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