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.

Praise for the First Edition:‘an excellent introduction to the subject of pathology, disease and laboratory diagnostics ... ideal for undergraduate students on biomedical science and related degrees’Alison Cottell for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education‘When you first pick up this book and peruse the pages it is immediately encouraging. The presentation and production values are very good, the diagrams and photographs look professional and it is a substantial volume, all of which suggests a worthwhile textbook. I recommend this book to students and tutors as a text for any course on the biology of disease.’D.J. Cook for British Journal of Biomedical ScienceBiology of Disease describes the biology of many of the human disorders and disease that are encountered in a clinical setting. Assuming no prior knowledge of the principles of diagnostic science, chapters follow a consistent format throughout. Each opens with a statement of learning objectives, a basic introduction and a description of normal physiology. These are followed by a discussion of how the latter is altered by the disease process and comprehensive coverage of the scientific principles underlying disease development, diagnosis and treatment. Real cases are used to illustrate the importance of biology in understanding the causes of disease, as well as in diagnosis and therapy. This second edition has been thoroughly and revised and updated throughout and is now presented in full colour with more case studies and increased illustration.Key Features:Summarizes the biological bases of common diseasesDiscusses real cases, placing basic science in a clinical context for the studentIncludes learning objectives, end of chapter summaries and questions for self-testingExtensively illustrated in full colour with explanatory line diagrams and photographsAdditional online resources for students and lecturers available for download from https://www.routledge.com/9781032284361 This book is designed to meet the needs of undergraduates on biomedical, clinical and healthcare science programmes, and is also suitable for those studying relevant units at postgraduate level. Nursing and biological science students interested in disease should also find it useful..About the Authors:Nessar Ahmed is Reader in Clinical Biochemistry, Department of Life Sciences, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK.Qiuyu Wang is Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Science, Department of Life Sciences, Manchester Metropolitan University, UKChris Smith was formerly Senior Lecturer in Biochemistry, School of Biology, Chemistry and Health Science, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK

Praise for the First Edition:‘an excellent introduction to the subject of pathology, disease and laboratory diagnostics ... ideal for undergraduate students on biomedical science and related degrees’Alison Cottell for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education‘When you first pick up this book and peruse the pages it is immediately encouraging. The presentation and production values are very good, the diagrams and photographs look professional and it is a substantial volume, all of which suggests a worthwhile textbook. I recommend this book to students and tutors as a text for any course on the biology of disease.’D.J. Cook for British Journal of Biomedical ScienceBiology of Disease describes the biology of many of the human disorders and disease that are encountered in a clinical setting. Assuming no prior knowledge of the principles of diagnostic science, chapters follow a consistent format throughout. Each opens with a statement of learning objectives, a basic introduction and a description of normal physiology. These are followed by a discussion of how the latter is altered by the disease process and comprehensive coverage of the scientific principles underlying disease development, diagnosis and treatment. Real cases are used to illustrate the importance of biology in understanding the causes of disease, as well as in diagnosis and therapy. This second edition has been thoroughly and revised and updated throughout and is now presented in full colour with more case studies and increased illustration.Key Features:Summarizes the biological bases of common diseasesDiscusses real cases, placing basic science in a clinical context for the studentIncludes learning objectives, end of chapter summaries and questions for self-testingExtensively illustrated in full colour with explanatory line diagrams and photographsAdditional online resources for students and lecturers available for download from https://www.routledge.com/9781032284361 This book is designed to meet the needs of undergraduates on biomedical, clinical and healthcare science programmes, and is also suitable for those studying relevant units at postgraduate level. Nursing and biological science students interested in disease should also find it useful..About the Authors:Nessar Ahmed is Reader in Clinical Biochemistry, Department of Life Sciences, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK.Qiuyu Wang is Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Science, Department of Life Sciences, Manchester Metropolitan University, UKChris Smith was formerly Senior Lecturer in Biochemistry, School of Biology, Chemistry and Health Science, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK

A new classic from the world of Roald Dahl, now in paperback When a moving van arrives next door to the Twits and Mr. and Mrs. Lovely get out, that's bad enough. But it gets WORSE. . . Their two Lovely children, Ruff and Tumble, have moved in next door too. And the Twits HATE children. (Sorry if you are one. We don't hate you, just to be clear.) The Twits decide the Lovelies MUST go. Even if it means some serious plotting, which involves: a hungry tiger, GIANT catapults, and LOTS of disgusting dog hair. Will the horrible pair succeed in their dastardly plan? Or can the Lovelies out-trick the terrible Twits?