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The Politics of Economic Activity confronts head-on deeply rooted understandings of how politics affects economics. The book proposes a robust, incisive alternative definition of politics: the mobilization of values to change or reproduce the institutions that orientate, and indeed make possible, economic activity. Drawing upon constructivist strands of institutionalism, political sociology, and industrial economics, this definition generates an analytical framework for understanding the 'political work' that constantly orientates the behaviour of both firms and public authorities. Specifically, a fundamental tension between the values of freedom and security is consistently examined. This is analysed by looking at conflicts within the definition of these two values, but also by examination of mobilizations of two subordinate values: equality and tradition. A hypothesis examined throughout the book's empirical chapters is that equality and tradition play either supporting, intervening, or silent roles within the freedom-security relationship that structures contemporary capitalism. Structured around controversies concerning the politics of economic activity at the global, European, national and local scales, the book examines the pharmaceutical, wine, local food, and car industries, as well as cross-cutting policies concerning issues such as regulating labour markets and inter-firm competition, geographical indications, and local economic development. Overall, the book's aim is to advocate a mode of thinking and research which challenges orthodox and dominant approaches to economics and its politics. It does so by placing a politics that is comprehensible, and therefore both 'studyable' and 'actionable', back at the centre of reflection about the economic and the political.

When Jesus spoke with the Samaritan woman at the well, we are told that Jesus spent two days in her village and many in the village believed - but nothing more. Hannah's Huggers is about the daughter of the Samaritan woman whom Jesus befriends during that two days in the village. He teaches the young girl how to hug people and encourages her to be a good hugger because a good hug can soften the coldest of hearts.When Hannah dies suddenly in a violent manner, God is there to comfort Hannah and gives her a mission to build an army of love by visiting children and teaching them to hug people when those people are in a critical time of their journey. Follow Hannah as she visits five children who are given the task to hug individuals in their world who are at a crossroad in their life and desperately need a miracle. With Hannah's Huggers, Gods army of love unfolds into one adventure after another that reflects the power of a good hug.

It may well be the most important year of your life. So many of them are. But there are few thresholds that we cross which have more impact on our lives than this one moment in time. Even with all the changes in our world, this one year has always been, and will certainly always be, one of life's greatest adventures as we try to figure out who we are, what we stand for and in what direction we are headed.This year is my daughter's senior year in high school, and I'm a senior's Dad.If you are a parent that has a child who is thinking of being a Senior in High School some day, you need to read this book From senior rings to graduation, Her Senior Year will help you, as a parent, get through this crazy year better than any therapy you spend a fortune on will - and I'm giving this knowledge to you for a lot fewer bucks than the therapy will cost you This book will answer the two most anxiety packed questions in a senior parents heart: Answer #1 "You are not alone Every senior parent thinks that way " Answer #2 "It may seem crazy, but truth is that it's been done this way for generations"So RELAX, read this book and join the universe of parents who have survived the most exciting, outrageous, emotional year in your child's life

From how going to a Jimmi Hendrix concert made him a better Dad, to dealing with the new world of computer technology. How pioneers survived without alarm clocks, to how the '60s was a time when America threw up, Andy Smith's column, Just A Thought, takes a snap shot of the Baby Boomers generation in a fun, light-hearted voice. It may not be the greatest generation, but Andy makes the case that his generation sure stirred things up and made life interesting.

Once you understand the rules of Heaven, this story will have you thinking and creating your own days in Heaven. This truly wonderful, fun adventure never ends and is not only fun to read, but it truly makes sense. They say Heaven is for eternity, but in my Heaven, that may not be enough time.

How has French society been made, by whom and why? And how in turn has it influenced the French? This book sets out the institutionalized rules and norms that continue to structure France, together with the ‘political work’ that has recently changed or reproduced these power relations. Exploring a range of age groups and types of social activity, including work, business, entertainment, political mobilizations and retirement, Made in France examines where significant change has occurred over the last four decades. Smith argues that while transformation has occurred in France's financial and education sectors, only relatively marginal shifts have occurred elsewhere in French society. To explain this pattern of continuity and isolated change, the book strongly nuances claims that neo-liberalism, globalization or a rise in populism have been its causes. References to these trends have impacted upon French politics to varying extents, Smith argues; however, France continues to be dominated by issues which are specific to the country and linked to its deep societal structures and history. Smith provides a comprehensive account of French society and politics and in doing so proposes an insightful analytical framework applicable to the comparative analysis of other nations.

How has French society been made, by whom and why? And how in turn has it influenced the French? This book sets out the institutionalized rules and norms that continue to structure France, together with the ‘political work’ that has recently changed or reproduced these power relations. Exploring a range of age groups and types of social activity, including work, business, entertainment, political mobilizations and retirement, Made in France examines where significant change has occurred over the last four decades. Smith argues that while transformation has occurred in France's financial and education sectors, only relatively marginal shifts have occurred elsewhere in French society. To explain this pattern of continuity and isolated change, the book strongly nuances claims that neo-liberalism, globalization or a rise in populism have been its causes. References to these trends have impacted upon French politics to varying extents, Smith argues; however, France continues to be dominated by issues which are specific to the country and linked to its deep societal structures and history. Smith provides a comprehensive account of French society and politics and in doing so proposes an insightful analytical framework applicable to the comparative analysis of other nations.

Is love an enticing game--or just a scary rollercoaster ride? In the summer of 1966, sixteen-year-old Jason goes to work at his Jewish grandfather's penny arcade in Coney Island. While working there, he plunges head over heels for Anna, a beautiful Italian girl. Little does he know what lies ahead. Amid the constant rumbling of a roller coaster and the cacophony of pinball machines, transistor radios, bumper cars, hot dogs and cotton candy, Jason barrels through a dizzying array of twists and turns. Thrilled by the first pangs of love and shaken by his first death in the family, Jason doesn't know which way is up. And if that isn't enough, he clashes with Anna's macho boyfriend and her overbearing father. Along the way, Jason stumbles upon a deep, dark secret which shakes his understanding of the very definition of love and loyalty. While Jason embarks on his Coney Island journey with childlike innocence, will he emerge victoriously or battle weary in a complex adult world?

Is love an enticing game---or just a scary rollercoaster ride?In the summer of 1966, sixteen-year-old Jason goes to work at his Jewish grandfather's penny arcade in Coney Island. While working there, he plunges head over heels for Anna, a beautiful Italian girl. Little does he know what lies ahead. Amid the constant rumbling of a roller coaster and the cacophony of pinball machines, transistor radios, bumper cars, hot dogs and cotton candy, Jason barrels through a dizzying array of twists and turns. Thrilled by the first pangs of love and shaken by his first death in the family, Jason doesn't know which way is up. And if that wasn't enough, he clashes with Anna's macho boyfriend and her overbearing father. Along the way, Jason stumbles upon a deep, dark secret which shakes his understanding of the very definition of love and loyalty. While Jason embarks on his Coney Island journey with childlike innocence, will he emerge victorious or battle weary in a complex adult world?

This is a work of fiction. Any names, characters, events or locations depicted are the product of the imagination.Any resemblance to actual persons (living or dead) is entirely coincidental.It’s also a kind of history play.I’ll admit that there are plenty of gaps, but that’s OK.You can fill them in.Let’s begin.Award-winning theatre-maker Andy Smith presents a new piece of theatre telling a story from the north. The story of a life. The story of our lives. Exploring some of the events of the last eighty years alongside the experience of a man who has lived through it, the work looks to examine as well as challenge some of our ideas of identity, location and history. Created as part of Fuel’s New Theatre in Your Neighborhood project. Co-commissioned by They Eat Culture. Supported by Live at LICA.The Preston Bill is a new monologue from acclaimed theatre maker Andy Smith. Telling the story of the life of a man from this city, it reflects on the socio-political and historical shifts of the last eighty years by placing everyday moments alongside extraordinary global events. Commissioned and produced by Fuel for the New Theatre in Your Neighborhood project, The Preston Bill can be presented in any room that can be turned into a theatre for its duration. It has been performed in a social club, a gallery, and around a pub table as well as in more conventional and traditional theatre spaces. This volume also contains the texts of two earlier works, commonwealth and all that is solid melts into air, which have also been presented as a double bill under the title two from a smith.

Do you have an unhealthy relationship with alcohol? Enjoy one glass too many? Or one bottle? You are not alone. Millions of people are in a desperate fight with alcohol right now. Andy Smith was one of them. Alcohol was ruining his relationships, his health and his sanity. Other options (AA, willpower, counselling, hypnotherapy) hadn't worked for him and he was desperate. Crippled with gout and walking with a stick, he took everything he had learned from an award-winning business career and as a coach and a mentor and he turned it all back on himself. One year and 3500km later he cycled into Paris, having ridden the entire Tour De France route and raised thousands for charity. What Andy learned in that year transformed his life and his relationship with alcohol for ever. 'Sober in Seven' details each of the seven stages that Andy worked through, to wrench his life back from the clutches of alcohol. It offers inspiration, help and hope to anyone else seeking to do the same. "Without Andy and this process, I'd be dead. It's that simple" David, Sober in Seven graduate

"We need to use our imagination. We need to imagine that change might be possible. That change is possible, however hard or impossible it might seem.” In a blend of English, Farsi and fully integrated BSL, three performers tell a story from three perspectives. It is the story of an international meeting. A meeting at which something happened, and in that moment everything changed.Exploring equality and inviting action, Summit delves into ideas of language, rhetoric and how we communicate with each other, over three acts and in three different ways.

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Healthy and Easy Alkaline Diet Recipes with Only 5 Ingredients or Less We don't have to struggle anymore with the question: "We have no idea what to eat...What do we cook for breakfast or for dinner tonight?"This 5 ingredients Alkaline diet cookbook brings 2020's most affordable, quick and easy Alkaline diet recipes to your kitchen All of our Alkaline diet recipes are kitchen-tested. Each recipe gives: - 5-Ingredients or Less: save money and cut expensive & long-winded ingredients.- Cooking Times: perfect for busy professionals & moms.- Nutritional Information: perfect for counting your daily carbs on the ketogenic diet.- Servings: save money by cooking the right amount of food for your diet.- Metric and Imperial Measurements: perfect for folks worldwide.Amazon exclusive offer: Buy the paperback & get the kindle version for FREE