Ben Jackson

Material Masculinities examines the material and consumer practices of over 1000 men from the middling and upper ranks of eighteenth-century society, c.1650–1850. It draws upon evidence from over 35 archives and museum collections to detail how material objects were integral for men in forming identities and shaping experiences. For men of all social ranks, ages, and geographic locations, material knowledge was imperative for masculine social identities to operate in a commercial society. Before the centralised factory and widespread mass-produced goods, men personalised and repaired their goods; products were shaped by men’s attitudes and concerns. Objects were tools in men’s identity formation and the exercise of social and gendered power. There was a reciprocal relationship between men and goods in this period; men were active agents of material and commercial change driving product and aesthetic innovation.

Olivia had been scared starting over in a new town, with new friends and a new softball team, but her worst fears hadn't materialized, and, in the end, she was settling in as the Blue Jay's lead pitcher and had quickly formed a small group of core friends she was growing to love.With the first softball game of the season done and dusted, the Blue Jays were off to a great start, but could they carry their winning momentum into their upcoming games? Only time will tell.The girls were working hard on and off the field, with a new business venture quickly taking shape and their friendship group getting a little bigger with a new addition to the trio. However, Olivia knew that she couldn't afford to slip up. She'd need to put 100% into everything, including softball, her schoolwork, and her new business, if she didn't want it all to come crashing down.Will Olivia's new business collide head-on with softball and schoolwork, or will she be able to pull it off? Read Softball Strikeout Pitch Perfect now to find out Stay tuned for more books in the Softball Strikeout Series

Olivia had been scared starting over in a new town, with new friends and a new softball team, but her worst fears hadn't materialized, and, in the end, she was settling in as the Blue Jay's lead pitcher and had quickly formed a small group of core friends she was growing to love.With the first softball game of the season done and dusted, the Blue Jays were off to a great start, but could they carry their winning momentum into their upcoming games? Only time will tell.The girls were working hard on and off the field, with a new business venture quickly taking shape and their friendship group getting a little bigger with a new addition to the trio. However, Olivia knew that she couldn't afford to slip up. She'd need to put 100% into everything, including softball, her schoolwork, and her new business, if she didn't want it all to come crashing down.Will Olivia's new business collide head-on with softball and schoolwork, or will she be able to pull it off? Read Softball Strikeout Pitch Perfect now to find out Stay tuned for more books in the Softball Strikeout Series

The Africa Cup of Nations explores the vibrant history of one of football’s iconic but often overlooked international tournaments.For a long time, the Africa Cup of Nations has been seen as a nuisance to European clubs and fans. However, the tournament has a rich history and is fast becoming an event that brings together the finest players in the world. Africa’s cup has witnessed some tremendous teams, from the great Ghana side of the 1960s, to the Zaire team of the 1970s, right up to the dominant Egypt side of the 2000s.There are many stories of redemption and achievement, such as the return of South Africa in the 1990s following apartheid, and the triumph of Zambia after the tragedy of 1993. The book brings us all the great teams, managers and players who have lit up the tournament. As well as turning the spotlight on African football, it examines the history of African states, looking at how events off the pitch – including apartheid in South Africa and anti-colonial movements – impacted those on it.

For Olivia, a new town, school, and softball team were possibly the last things on her mind, but after being told they'd be moving, it was now becoming a reality. Not only would she need to make new friends, but she'd also have to prove herself on her new softball team all over again.Olivia lived and breathed softball. Growing up, the only sport she'd ever been interested in was softball, and with her dad teaching her, she'd become a pretty good pitcher.However, finding herself now living in Greenville meant that she'd have to try out for the Blue Jays and earn her spot as a pitcher if she wanted any chance of playing softball this year. Making new friends at a new school was hard enough, but fighting your way onto one of the best softball teams in the division could be even harder.Will Olivia make the team, and will she be able to make new friends? Or would it all go horribly wrong? Read Softball Strikeout The New Girl now to find out Stay tuned for more books in the Softball Strikeout Series

For Olivia, a new town, school, and softball team were possibly the last things on her mind, but after being told they'd be moving, it was now becoming a reality. Not only would she need to make new friends, but she'd also have to prove herself on her new softball team all over again.Olivia lived and breathed softball. Growing up, the only sport she'd ever been interested in was softball, and with her dad teaching her, she'd become a pretty good pitcher.However, finding herself now living in Greenville meant that she'd have to try out for the Blue Jays and earn her spot as a pitcher if she wanted any chance of playing softball this year. Making new friends at a new school was hard enough, but fighting your way onto one of the best softball teams in the division could be even harder.Will Olivia make the team, and will she be able to make new friends? Or would it all go horribly wrong? Read Softball Strikeout The New Girl now to find out

Bruce loved hockey, but there was one small problem. Bruce wasn't like other kids.Bruce was a ghost, and Bruce's dad didn't think little ghosts should be playing hockey, not when there was scaring and spooking to do However, Bruce was determined to see his dream of playing hockey with the other kids come true, and one Halloween, he devised a clever plan.Would Bruce be able to turn his dream of playing hockey into a reality, or would his hopes come crashing down around him?

From Anger to Action tells the stories of the citizens' movements charting new paths to tackle the big global challenges that lie behind the political upheavals of our times. Drawing on candid insights from citizens, activists, and innovators, and their own experiences as leaders of internationally recognized advocacy organizations, the authors give an insider account of the battle for change and how it can be won – as well as trenchant criticism of where traditional civil society has lost its way and needs renewal. While unflinching on the dangers of the current political crises, the book offers hard-edged hope and a vision for citizen-led change to reshape our fractured politics.We meet communities in economically-battered US towns welcoming refugees, and LGBTI activists celebrating the success of their campaign focus on love. We hear from Syrian activists reaching across impossible divides between jihadists and Assad supporters, and go behind the scenes with Mongolian entrepreneurs preserving heritage skills by selling ethically-traded Yak-fibre suits on London’s Saville Row (yes, that’s really true). We go inside the international network of frenzied tax justice campaigners breaking open the secrecy enabling global elites to evade tax on an industrial scale, and using social media to drive change. Lamb and Jackson explore how citizens’ movements are transforming our global politics, refashioning internationalism and fighting back against narrow nationalism. The book analyses why some movements secure lasting change – and others fail. And they show how these insights could shape a wider strategy for grassroots-up transformation. From Anger to Action will be of interest to social activists and anyone interested in social movements, global change, and civil society.

Timmy and his best friend, the Little Fart, are back again in The Day My Fart Followed Me To The Hospital In this beautifully illustrated children's book, you'll get to read along as Timmy gets a new baby brother or sister Whenever a new child is introduced into a family, it can be a confusing and exciting time for young children, especially when it's the first sibling. In this book, Timmy gets to experience a new sibling for the first time, and the only one more excited about the whole thing is the Little Fart Whenever the Little Fart is involved, hilarity and mischievousness are sure to follow The authors decided to publish this book as a funny look at what it's like when a new baby is brought home for the first time and the changes that occur.If you enjoy reading funny books with beautiful illustrations and love having your child read along with you, then make sure you grab The Day My Fart Followed Me To The Hospital This is book nine in the Little Fart Series.Discover and giggle along with Timmy, and the Little Fart on their exciting new arrival.

Scottish nationalism is a powerful movement in contemporary politics, yet the goal of Scottish independence emerged surprisingly recently into public debate. The origins of Scottish nationalism lie not in the medieval battles for Scottish statehood, the Acts of Union, the Scottish Enlightenment, or any other traditional historical milestone. Instead, an influential separatist Scottish nationalism began to take shape only in the 1970s and achieved its present ideological maturity in the course of the 1980s and 1990s. The nationalism that emerged from this testing period of Scottish history was unusual in that it demanded independence not to defend a threatened ancestral culture but as the most effective way to promote the agenda of the left. This accessible and engaging account of the political thought of Scottish nationalism explores how the arguments for Scottish independence were crafted over some fifty years by intellectuals, politicians and activists, and why these ideas had such a seismic impact on Scottish and British politics in the 2014 independence referendum.

Scottish nationalism is a powerful movement in contemporary politics, yet the goal of Scottish independence emerged surprisingly recently into public debate. The origins of Scottish nationalism lie not in the medieval battles for Scottish statehood, the Acts of Union, the Scottish Enlightenment, or any other traditional historical milestone. Instead, an influential separatist Scottish nationalism began to take shape only in the 1970s and achieved its present ideological maturity in the course of the 1980s and 1990s. The nationalism that emerged from this testing period of Scottish history was unusual in that it demanded independence not to defend a threatened ancestral culture but as the most effective way to promote the agenda of the left. This accessible and engaging account of the political thought of Scottish nationalism explores how the arguments for Scottish independence were crafted over some fifty years by intellectuals, politicians and activists, and why these ideas had such a seismic impact on Scottish and British politics in the 2014 independence referendum.

The Little Fart is back, and he's not alone this time He's bought a whole family of farts along with him If you and your child love to read together, then you are going to love reading along with the Little Fart as he introduces us to his extended fart family.It's Not Easy Being A Little Fart is a beautifully illustrated journey of the Little Fart as he introduces us to his extended fart family. The Little Fart is Timmy's best imaginary friend, and while you can't see him, you'll definitely be able to smell him If you enjoy reading funny books with beautiful illustrations and love having your child read along with you, then make sure you grab It's Not Easy Being A Little Fart Discover and giggle along with the Little Fart as he introduces his stinky and funny family Scroll up and get ready to giggle along with your children

A decade after a man-made virus has swept through the planet, scattered groups of desperate survivors cling to survival. A virus which was heralded as the savior of humanity turned on its creators, devastating much of civilization, forcing those that survived to return to the ways of their forefathers.One small group of survivors battle not only the elements but also other dangerous survivor's intent on taking what they have, by any means necessary. As winter approaches, Dillon and Matt will do whatever it takes to ensure that their family and friends make it through.Caught between armed groups intent on carving out their own pieces of territory from the chaos, Dillon races against time to prevent the unthinkable from happening.The Before is a fast-paced, action-fueled race against time, set in a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by a deadly virus.