David Cannadines unique history examines the British preoccupation with class & the different ways the British have thought about their own society. From the eighteenth through the twentieth century he traces the different ways British society has been viewed unveiling the different purposes each model has served. This is a social intellectual & political history & a powerful account of how & why class has shaped British identity. ...

Britain is one of the most unequal countries in the western world: the richest one per cent own a vast proportion of the wealth while both the pay gap & spending habits remain incredibly divisive. How do such divisions reflect contemporary ideas of class? In what way does economic life affect individuals & social relationships? What are the implications for society as a whole? This thoroughly revised second edition of Class in Contemporary Britain uses class theory to interrogate & explain patterns & trends in economic inequalities & to explore their consequences from a sociological view. Addressing & debating timely questions this new edition: * Assesses different ways of mapping class structures through class schemes * Highlights the continued importance of class in sociological study & analyses contemporary social class divisions * Explores key topics including social mobility voting habits & education * Reflects on recent changes & developments in the field from environmental & technological concerns to shifts in class demographics This comprehensive & accessible book disentangles the complex ties between economic social & political perspectives on class in contemporary Britain. It is essential reading for all social sciences students who are studying class. ...

In May 1992 Fergies Fledglings won the FA Youth Cup for the first time in a generation since the era of George Best. David Beckham Nicky Butt Ryan Giggs Gary Neville & Paul Scholes were all part of Uniteds youth set-up in 1992
- by 2011 they had won 42 league title medals between them & all of them played a key role in Uniteds famous Treble-winning side of 1999. Their achievements will surely never be matched. On the 20th Anniversary of their win their story reveals how sometimes dreams really do come true.
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In the post-war era Manchester United manager Matt Busby stated: ' If you want football's finest fruit then you grow your own.' It was a principle that the club continues to follow to this day. But no side has had quite the impact of the ' Class of 92' the famous Youth Cup-winning side that featured David Beckham Nicky Butt Ryan Giggs the Neville brothers & Paul Scholes among others such as Keith Gillespie & Robbie Savage who moved on elsewhere to achieve their dreams. In this fascinating account of that legendary group of kids Ian Marshall reveals the background to all the players who featured in the cup run & explains how it was that they were moulded into a great team by manager Eric Harrison. While the lives of Beckham & Giggs have been played out in the papers for more than 20 years others disappeared from public view. Their stories are told too: from the United player who kept his support for Liverpool quiet from his team-mates to the boy who was tipped to be a star but now turns out for his church team we learn what it is that makes the real difference between the very best & all the rest. ...

On the day Class Three went to sea they saw donkeys dancing on the quay. They saw some sea lions skimming stones but they didn't see the skull & crossbones! They're not a group to be daunted however & with a little bit of help from an octopus they meet on the way the pirates are overpowered & Class Three are left to enjoy their trip to the sea
- & follow the pirates treasure map!
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Theres something really special about the delicious aroma of home baking & cutting into that perfect freshly baked home-made cake is something we should all find time to do once in a while! Plus its healthier to bake your own cakes as you can avoid the hydrogenated fats they use in commercially bought cakes to extend their shelf life. Already a hugely successful title this classic collection of 1000 home-baking recipes now has the colour treatment
- with stunning colour images to extend the appeal & give a guide to the range & style to be found in this excellent recipe collection.
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With every recipe calorie counted this title deals with low-fat health-conscious eating to keep readers in great shape. It contains all original material not simply resourced from existing titles. It features clever & imaginative recipes which produce a better figure all round! This series has been so successful that it has now established itself as a br&. Here we turn our research to healthy eating for a well-toned body. This brilliant & diverse range of recipes provides a completely fat-reduced calorie-controlled lifestyle. With this book you may be on a diet but the food won't keep reminding you of it. Everything you eat is figure-friendly & health giving. Here is the book that provides the answer for weight-watching families. With it they will never again have to find themselves anxiously back on the scales. ...

This title contains all youll ever need for mouth-watering Chinese cuisine. Youve never seen such a magnificent spread. Here is a brilliant selection of recipes from the best Chinese restaurants recipes that have tempted so many people to cook Chinese food for themselves. Covering the whole span of Chinese dishes youll find a thousand well-chosen recipes. They will lead you through the popular sweet & sour specialities the mouth-watering garlic & ginger the crispy duck & the delicious marinades & dips that make Chinese food so irresistible. Naturally of course this encyclopedic volume can also introduce you to all manner of lesser-known regional cuisines many vegetarian dishes & useful snack ideas that need minimum preparation. From dishes suitable for everyday cooking to sumptuous banquet options youll find everything you need here. ...

Cocktails are back
- big time. Shaken stirred or mixed theyre all here! Cocktails produce maximum style for minimum effort. They
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The grand tour of Indian cuisine
- all in one top-value cookbook. Think of all the succulent & aromatic dishes youve relished in
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