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Sex Worker Unionization

Global Developments, Challenges and Possibilities

by G. Gall ...

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Sex Worker Unionisation examines the challenges and opportunities offered by unionisation for Sex Workers. Exploring unionisation projects undertaken by Sex Workers in most major economies, this ground-breaking study shows how sex-workers have collectively sought to control and organise their work and working lives by co-determining the wage-effort with their de facto employers. It highlights the ... Read more

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Sex Worker Unionisation examines the challenges and opportunities offered by unionisation for Sex Workers. Exploring unionisation projects undertaken by Sex Workers in most major economies, this ground-breaking study shows how sex-workers have collectively sought to control and organise their work and working lives by co-determining the wage-effort with their de facto employers. It highlights the
... Read more
Fire Witch

Kate Claxton and the 1876 Brooklyn Theatre Inferno

by Melanie Gall ...

New York’s past holds millions of forgotten stories, but few are as fascinating as the tale of Kate Claxton, the “Fire Witch.” A central figure of American theater in New York’s Gilded Age, she spent her life challenging conventions and flouting expectations. Kate was one of the most famous actors in America, and for over three decades and more than five thousand performances she held theatergoers ... Read more

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New York’s past holds millions of forgotten stories, but few are as fascinating as the tale of Kate Claxton, the “Fire Witch.” A central figure of American theater in New York’s Gilded Age, she spent her life challenging conventions and flouting expectations. Kate was one of the most famous actors in America, and for over three decades and more than five thousand performances she held theatergoers
... Read more
Marxism in Music

Constructing a Communist Contra-Culture with The Redskins, Rock’n’roll and Revolution

by Gregor Gall ...

'80s British alternative band, The Redskins, are a case study for examining the relationship between music, politics and revolution and the development of a contra-culture.In Marxism in Music: Constructing a Communist Contra-Culture with The Redskins, Rock'n'roll and Revolution, Gregor Gall examines how The Redskins, so**-**called for their skinhead aesthetics and commitment to a socialist ideal, ... Read more

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'80s British alternative band, The Redskins, are a case study for examining the relationship between music, politics and revolution and the development of a contra-culture.In Marxism in Music: Constructing a Communist Contra-Culture with The Redskins, Rock'n'roll and Revolution, Gregor Gall examines how The Redskins, so**-**called for their skinhead aesthetics and commitment to a socialist ideal,
... Read more
Engendering African American Archaeology

A Southern Perspective

by Jillian E. Galle, Amy L. Young ...

“A welcome publication, this book will nicely supplement the other books that are now appearing in the field of African American archaeology.”—Charles E. Orser Jr., Illinois State UniversityOver the last decade, the field of American historical archaeology has seen enormous growth in the study of people of African descent. This edited volume is the first dedicated solely to archaeology and the ... Read more

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“A welcome publication, this book will nicely supplement the other books that are now appearing in the field of African American archaeology.”—Charles E. Orser Jr., Illinois State UniversityOver the last decade, the field of American historical archaeology has seen enormous growth in the study of people of African descent. This edited volume is the first dedicated solely to archaeology and the
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The Nature of Our Cities

Harnessing the Power of the Natural World to Survive a Changing Planet

by Nadina Galle ...

In the tradition of Elizabeth Kolbert and Michael Pollan, The Nature of Our Cities is a stirring exploration of how innovators from around the world are combining urban nature with emerging technologies, protecting the planet’s cities from the effects of climate change and safeguarding the health of their inhabitants.We live in an age when humanity spends 90% of its time indoors, yet the nature ... Read more

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In the tradition of Elizabeth Kolbert and Michael Pollan, The Nature of Our Cities is a stirring exploration of how innovators from around the world are combining urban nature with emerging technologies, protecting the planet’s cities from the effects of climate change and safeguarding the health of their inhabitants.We live in an age when humanity spends 90% of its time indoors, yet the nature
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Deanna Durbin, Judy Garland, and the Golden Age of Hollywood

by Melanie Gall ...

Narrated by Melanie Gall ...

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The 1930s was a magical age in Hollywood, with Shirley Temple and Mickey Rooney, Bette Davis, and Clark Gable lighting up the silver screen. But Deanna Durbin’s fame surpassed them all. Born in Canada, Deanna was “discovered” by star-maker Eddie Cantor, producer Joe Pasternak, and director Henry Koster, and she quickly became the world’s most celebrated star. She saved Universal Studios from ruin, ... Read more

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The 1930s was a magical age in Hollywood, with Shirley Temple and Mickey Rooney, Bette Davis, and Clark Gable lighting up the silver screen. But Deanna Durbin’s fame surpassed them all. Born in Canada, Deanna was “discovered” by star-maker Eddie Cantor, producer Joe Pasternak, and director Henry Koster, and she quickly became the world’s most celebrated star. She saved Universal Studios from ruin,
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Émile Gallé

The Poet of Glass

by Émile Gallé ...

An icon in the Art Nouveau movement, Émile Gallé (1846-1904) sought to portray the beauty and simplicity of nature in his glass art. His designs, referred to as “poetry in glass”, range from fine pottery to jewellery to furniture. Everything Gallé produced contains traces of his masterful technique which reflects his innovativeness as an artist and his skill as a designer. In this rich text, Gallé ... Read more

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An icon in the Art Nouveau movement, Émile Gallé (1846-1904) sought to portray the beauty and simplicity of nature in his glass art. His designs, referred to as “poetry in glass”, range from fine pottery to jewellery to furniture. Everything Gallé produced contains traces of his masterful technique which reflects his innovativeness as an artist and his skill as a designer. In this rich text, Gallé
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A Practical Enquiry into the Philosophy of Education

by James Gall ...

In this book, Gall examines the methods and principles that should guide educational practice, proposing that education must be grounded in both moral and intellectual development. He argues for a balanced approach, considering not just academic knowledge but also the cultivation of character, social responsibility, and the emotional well-being of students. Gall's work places a strong emphasis on ... Read more

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In this book, Gall examines the methods and principles that should guide educational practice, proposing that education must be grounded in both moral and intellectual development. He argues for a balanced approach, considering not just academic knowledge but also the cultivation of character, social responsibility, and the emotional well-being of students. Gall's work places a strong emphasis on
... Read more
Afghan Napoleon

The Life of Ahmad Shah Massoud

by Sandy Gall ...

The first biography in a decade of Afghan resistance leader Ahmad Shah Massoud.When the Soviets invaded Afghanistan in 1979, the forces of resistance were disparate. Many groups were caught up in fighting each other and competing for Western arms. The exception were those commanded by Ahmad Shah Massoud, the military strategist and political operator who solidified the resistance and undermined ... Read more

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The first biography in a decade of Afghan resistance leader Ahmad Shah Massoud.When the Soviets invaded Afghanistan in 1979, the forces of resistance were disparate. Many groups were caught up in fighting each other and competing for Western arms. The exception were those commanded by Ahmad Shah Massoud, the military strategist and political operator who solidified the resistance and undermined
... Read more
The Wrong Enemy

America in Afghanistan, 2001–2014

by Carlotta Gall ...

A journalist with deep knowledge of the region provides "an enthralling and largely firsthand account of the war in Afghanistan" ( Financial Times).Few reporters know as much about Afghanistan as Carlotta Gall. She was there in the 1990s after the Russians were driven out. She witnessed the early flourishing of radical Islam, imported from abroad, which caused so much local suffering. She was ... Read more

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A journalist with deep knowledge of the region provides "an enthralling and largely firsthand account of the war in Afghanistan" ( Financial Times).Few reporters know as much about Afghanistan as Carlotta Gall. She was there in the 1990s after the Russians were driven out. She witnessed the early flourishing of radical Islam, imported from abroad, which caused so much local suffering. She was
... Read more

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Tarot De Marseille - Only the Very Best

by Jean Michel Le Gall ...

War, murder, corruption, terrorism are the breaking news from our newspaper or TV. Some people are always making war in order to get more power, more money. In our daily life, we have to suffer so many struggles, with colleagues, bosses, neighbors, administration that destroy our time, our life, and our mind! Stress, fear, despair, and sadness are present everywhere around us. When we look for ... Read more

$4.49 USD

War, murder, corruption, terrorism are the breaking news from our newspaper or TV. Some people are always making war in order to get more power, more money. In our daily life, we have to suffer so many struggles, with colleagues, bosses, neighbors, administration that destroy our time, our life, and our mind! Stress, fear, despair, and sadness are present everywhere around us. When we look for
... Read more
The Role of Emotions in Preventative Health Communication

by Jessica Gall Myrick ...

Health-related media permeate our modern experience, from using an online search engine to reading a pamphlet about vaccinations at the doctor’s office or watching a television news report on the dangers of sitting too much. This book makes the argument that if prevention-focused health messages are to motivate behavior change, they must tug at the heartstrings, and researchers need to understand ... Read more

$109.39 USD

Health-related media permeate our modern experience, from using an online search engine to reading a pamphlet about vaccinations at the doctor’s office or watching a television news report on the dangers of sitting too much. This book makes the argument that if prevention-focused health messages are to motivate behavior change, they must tug at the heartstrings, and researchers need to understand
... Read more

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