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The ArtsJuly 1997Films and British national identity
From Dickens to Dad'
by Jeffrey Richards
Jeffrey Richards is a regular radio and television commentator on popular culture. Covers the period from Ealing Studios to Dad's Army. A great read. ;
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The ArtsJanuary 2019Tears of laughter
Comedy-drama in 1990s British cinema
by Nigel Mather
Tears of laughter' examines the interactions of comedy and drama in three vital thematic strands of British cinema during the 1990s: comedies exploring issues of class, culture and community in British society, 'ethnic' comedy-dramas engaging with complex issues of identity and allegiance in modern Britain, and romantic comedies featuring characters searching (somewhat desperately or frantically) for a suitable and desirable long-term or short-term partner. Films to be discussed in detail include 'Brassed Off' (1996), 'The Full Monty' (1997), 'East is East' (1999), 'Four Weddings and a Funeral' (1994), 'Notting Hill' (1999) and a post-1990s romantic comedy, 'Love Actually' (2003). The study discusses these specific films and a range of other 1990s British comedy-drama films within the context of community-orientated Ealing comedy classics, contentious situation comedies treating race relations as both a laughing matter and a site of conflict ('Till Death Us Do Part' and 'Love Thy Neighbour'), and romantic comedies set and produced in Britain. It is aimed at film studies academics, students and film enthusiasts.
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The ArtsFebruary 2006Tears of laughter
Comedy-drama in 1990s British cinema
by Nigel Mather
'Tears of laughter' examines the interactions of comedy and drama in three vital thematic strands of British cinema during the 1990s: comedies exploring issues of class, culture and community in British society, 'ethnic' comedy-dramas engaging with complex issues of identity and allegiance in modern Britain, and romantic comedies featuring characters searching (somewhat desperately or frantically) for a suitable and desirable long-term or short-term partner. Films to be discussed in detail include 'Brassed Off' (1996), 'The Full Monty' (1997), 'East is East' (1999), 'Four Weddings and a Funeral' (1994), 'Notting Hill' (1999) and a post-1990s romantic comedy, 'Love Actually' (2003). The study discusses these specific films and a range of other 1990s British comedy-drama films within the context of community-orientated Ealing comedy classics, contentious situation comedies treating race relations as both a laughing matter and a site of conflict ('Till Death Us Do Part' and 'Love Thy Neighbour'), and romantic comedies set and produced in Britain. It is aimed at film studies academics, students and film enthusiasts. ;
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Humanities & Social SciencesJanuary 2007Religion in Revolutionary England
by Christopher Durston, Judith Maltby
This book offers a collection of essays tightly focused around the issue of religion in England between 1640 and 1660, a time of upheaval and civil war in England. Edited by well-known scholars of the subject, topics include the toleration controversy, women's theological writing, observance of the Lord's Day and prayer books. To aid understanding, the essays are divided into three sections examining theology in revolutionary England, inside and outside the revolutionary National Church and local impacts of religious revolution. Carefully and thoughtfully presented, this book will be of great use for those seeking to better understand the practices and patterns of religious life in England in this important and fascinating period. ;
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Film theory & criticismFebruary 2014The Encyclopedia of British Film
Fourth edition
by Edited by Brian McFarlane
With well over 6,300 articles, including over 500 new entries, this fourth edition of The Encyclopedia of British Film is a fully updated invaluable reference guide to the British film industry. It is the most authoritative volume yet, stretching from the inception of the industry to the present day, with detailed listings of the producers, directors, actors and studios behind a century or so of great British cinema. Brian McFarlane's meticulously researched guide is the definitive companion for anyone interested in the world of film. Previous editions have sold many thousands of copies and this fourth edition will be an essential work of reference for enthusiasts interested in the history of British cinema, and for universities and libraries.
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April 2019The EAL Teaching Book
Promoting Success for Multilingual Learners
by Conteh, Jean
This book is a complete guide to understanding, learning from and teaching bilingual and EAL children in schools. It begins by asking ′who are EAL learners′ and challenges some of the misconceptions about this group then goes on to examine language in depth.
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Crochet Captain
by Pamela Tuck
Ronnie and his father move to a new apartment. Now Ronnie must go to a new school and try to make friends. Read the story. Find out how Ronnie becomes the Crochet Captain. Hathaway Education's graded readers have a strong emphasis on embracing cultural and ethnic differences, exploring various social values and belief systems, and celebrating both the differences and similarities that make us human. Graded readers play a key role in language progression. They provide a controlled environment for students to access stories and themes that will lead to greater motivation, and accelerated learning. We offer a wide range of licencing opportunities for publishers to re-brand and deliver our readers to local markets.
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Sailing the Storm
by Beth O'Brien
Emma’s dream comes true when she learns to sail. Read about Emma’s sailing adventures with her new friends and crew, Lizzie and Ali. Hathaway Education's graded readers have a strong emphasis on embracing cultural and ethnic differences; exploring various social values and belief systems; and celebrating both the differences and similarities that make us human. Graded readers play a key role in language progression. They provide a controlled environment for students to access stories and themes that will lead to greater motivation, and accelerated learning.
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Germs
by Devora Manier
Germs are everywhere. They come in all shapes and sizes. They can cause all types of diseases. How do we fight germs? How do we keep our bodies safe and healthy? Read and find out. Hathaway Education's graded readers have a strong emphasis on embracing cultural and ethnic differences; exploring various social values and belief systems; and celebrating both the differences and similarities that make us human. Graded readers play a key role in language progression. They provide a controlled environment for students to access stories and themes that will lead to greater motivation, and accelerated learning. We offer a wide range of licencing opportunities for publishers to rebrand and deliver our readers to their markets.
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Chang'e and the Good Sun
by Tiffani Ren
Chang’e lives in a land where a Good Sun gives the people light and heat. Everyone is happy, but then the weather changes. First it is too hot, and then it is too cold. Find out how Chang’e helps solve the problem. Hathaway Education's graded readers have a strong emphasis on embracing cultural and ethnic differences, exploring various social values and belief systems, and celebrating both the differences and similarities that make us human. Graded readers play a key role in language progression. They provide a controlled environment for students to access stories and themes that will lead to greater motivation, and accelerated learning. We offer a wide range of licencing opportunities for publishers to re-brand and deliver our readers to local markets.
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Theatre: individual actors & directorsOctober 1997A Confession in Writing
by A. Shaughnessy
An account of fifty years, training at Ealing Studios then writing and directing for film, theatre and television, by the principal script-writer and editor of TV series such as the original 'Upstairs, Downstairs'.
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True storiesApril 2013Once Upon a Time in the Sixties
by Maddick, Peter
If you remember the Sixties, then you weren't there'. Well Peter Maddick was there and he remembers most of it - the King's Road, Chelsea; the trendy models and hip photographers; the ad men; the road to St. Tropez; the hippy trail from Kathmandu. And let's not forget what the sixties is really famous for - free love!
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MemoirsDecember 2012Larry's Left Side
A Life's Journey
by Laurence A. Cole
Top U.S. cancer specialist/researcher’s triumph over massive brain damage which occurred while he was a medical student in Britain. Rediscovery of his Jewish faith.
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365 STORIES OF SUPERHEROES THAT REALLY EXISTED
by VALENTINA CAMERINI
A new way to study history and current issues: learning the stories of people who did good. A book packed with real stories , anecdotes, current events, all tied together like superheroes adventures. Because all the 365 “pills” of this volume have a common ground: theirs heroes are super brave and super kind. From Rosa Parks to Galileo, from Giovanni falcone to Alan Turing: a collection of stories that will entertain, astonish, charm, and above all , inspire the reader. To dicover that great heroes do not exist just in the pages of comics, but can make therence in real life.
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Freddie Mercury & Queen
by Lucinda Jordaan
The icon series reflects on the performer's stories told through reportage and images. A complete overview from the beginning until the end of their lives. Including a discography with all released albums and award wins. The book includes a DVD with exclusive footage and interviews to look back on the legacy and pays tribute to the life of the artists. A wonderful series of the world’s most iconic musicians, who unfortunately are no longer among us.
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Sports & outdoor recreationSeptember 2015Trading Secrets
Squash Greats Recall Their Greatest Duels
by Rod Gilmour
The greatest names in squash describe their most famous matches, the stories behind their success, the legendary training secrets and physical attributes that made them champions. From Pakistani great Azam Khan and the extraordinary story of how he came to Britain, Trading Secrets follows the emergence of Geoff Hunt and Jonah Barrington, two players who took fitness and sporting rivalry to a new level in the 60s and 70s. Their rivalry ignited the back pages of newspapers across the globe. Trading Secrets also lifts the lid on the stars' secrets in a sport that is slowly rediscovering its lustre after several decades in the wilderness. Reflecting this popular resurgence, the book looks at the battles of Peter Nicol, Britain's first world champion, and Canadian magician Jonathon Power before the likes of Nick Matthew and Ramy Ashour recall the matches which have transcended them into modern greats of the game. Their duels have been brought to life with archived reports from squash's correspondents of the time.
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Food & DrinkSeptember 2022Biting Biting
Snacking Gujarati-style
by Urvashi Roe
Biting Biting features recipes for fast, easy, 100% vegetarian and vegan snacks that can be knocked up at speed using leftovers and store-cupboard ingredients. Enter a world of Gujarati-style snacking, where nothing is wasted and every recipe can turn into a whole range of snacks. So a simple Potato Shaak (or curry) can be re-purposed as a samosa, or served up on toast with an egg, or stuffed into a parotha or flatbread. Even if you’ve nothing in the cupboard but a tin of baked beans, you can make Baked Bean Curry, or why not try revolutionising your lunch with Cumin-spiced Cheese on Toast or the Cheese & Chevro (or Bombay Mix) Sandwich? Discover more classic ‘bitings’ such as Reveya (Peanut Stuffed Aubergine) and Patta Ganthiya (gram flour crispbreads) alongside her uncle’s legendary BBQ Green Bananas, a full chapter of bhajiya (pakora) and some suggestions for delicious Sweet Biting. With fresh chutneys you can make in moments in a blender and advice on what to keep in your fridge to provide optimum ingredients for Biting, you will never be stuck for a snack again.
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HumourOctober 2012Never Mind the Botox
by Mitch Stansbury
We, four suburban forty-somethings, had all but ignored live music, proper live music, for twenty years - The Banshees, Buzzcocks and The Smiths happened so long ago that they might have been in a different life. Live music now was a mum from Doncaster pretending to be the blonde one from Abba, and we needed help. Thankfully, it came, as our children found indie-rock, and demanded to see it up close. A night at Wembley with The Killers kick-started a five year odyssey of seventy nights, a hundred bands, and all of this – Superheroes in spandex, Viking Metallers in a strip-club, cross-dressing sax players, foam-parties, typewriter solos, half-eaten birds, demented babysitters, homicidal ticket-touts, terrifying body-art, the world’s laziest roadie, and of course, some dad-dancing. We’ve met an 80’s legend playing drums in a punk covers band, and been stalked by a masked man in a gay night-club. We’ve been derailed by the Pope, and insulted by a singer who then bought us all a drink, and even, briefly, had rock stars’ arse in our hands. Well, in my hands. Fleeting it may have been, but he hasn’t called, or even sent a text. Never Mind the Botox is a journey of mild, middle-aged rebellion, as once or twice a month, we try not to stand out in a crowd thirty years younger - we usually fail. Sometimes the children keep us company, others we leave them at home, but there is always, along the way, some fun to be had. And so what if we can’t hear the next morning. Old-people need rock’n’roll too.
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Espionage & spy thrillerOctober 2012Countdown to Doomsday
by Brandon Rolfe
The UK's entire security network is mounted in an ultimate Red Alert deadline operation to avert cataclysmic disaster on a national scale. Islamic terrorism is poised to deliver its fiercest blow. The wrath of Allah let loose upon infidel Christians will be the mother of all holy chastisements -- in divine retribution for the mass slaughtering of Muslims by the demonic Western imperialists. An almighty and truly divine purging of the infidel worshippers -- that they be righteously smote down and cast into deep damnation to join their Devil. Zealous militants, the Jahidi, are sent forth on a holy mission that will wreak havoc across the country and send foreboding shock waves of the power of Islam throughout the Western world. Allah akbar! (God is great!).In a deathly race against time, MI5 and MI6 have the do or die task of thwarting this horrific doomsday threat -- their effort must succeed -- or it will be their last.
