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Going to My Father's House

A History of My Times

By: Patrick Joyce

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A historian's personal journey into the complex questions of immigration, home and nation From Ireland to London in the 1950s, Derry in the Troubles to contemporary, de-industrialised Manchester, Joyce finds the ties of place, family and the past are difficult to break. Why do certain places continue to haunt us? What does it mean to be British after the suffering of Empire and of war? How do we make our home in a hypermobile world without remembering our pasts? Patrick Joyce's parents moved from Ireland in the 1930s and made their home in west London. But they never really left the homeland. And so as he grew up among the streets of Paddington and Notting Hill and when he visited his family in Ireland he felt a tension between the notions of home, nation and belonging. Going to My Father's House charts the historian's attempt to make sense of these ties and to see how they manifest in a globalised world. He explores the places - the house, the street, the walls and the graves - that formed his own identity. He ask what place the ideas of history, heritage and nostalgia have in creating a sense of our selves. He concludes with a plea for a history that holds the past to account but also allows for dynamic, inclusive change.

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Verso Books

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1839763256

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Joyce and Ginnie

The Letters of Joyce Grenfell and Virginia Graham

By: Joyce Grenfell,Virginia Graham,Janie Hampton

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The Letters of Joyce Grenfell and Virginia Graham

By: Joyce Grenfell,Virginia Graham,Janie Hampton

A collection of letters spanning 50 years. Joyce Grenfell and Virginia Graham were best friends from the age of 7 until Joyce's death. When they were apart they wrote daily letters to each other. The letters date from 1929-1979, and mention such events as the Abdication and the atomic bomb.

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Hodder & Stoughton

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0340671939

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9780340671931

ISSUES ON WAR & PEACE

PROCEEDINGS OF THE 14TH BIENNIAL LABOUR HISTORY CONFERENCE

By: Julie Kimber,Phillip Deery,Warwick Eather,Drew Cottle,Nic Maclelland,Jonathan Strauss,Michael Hamel-Green,Jeanette Debney-Joyce,Doris LeRoy,David Faber

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ISSUES ON WAR & PEACE

PROCEEDINGS OF THE 14TH BIENNIAL LABOUR HISTORY CONFERENCE

By: Julie Kimber,Phillip Deery,Warwick Eather,Drew Cottle,Nic Maclelland,Jonathan Strauss,Michael Hamel-Green,Jeanette Debney-Joyce,Doris LeRoy,David Faber

These proceedings carry some of the papers delivered at the 14th Biennial Labour History Conference, 11-13 February 2015. Titled Fighting Against War: Peace Activism in the Twentieth Century, the conference was held at the University of Melbourne. A conference book of refereed papers has been published under that title and these proceedings carry the non-refereed papers received for publication. There is one exception to that rule: the paper written by Warwick Eather and Drew Cottle, published below, which underwent double-blind refereeing. It is an important paper, which demonstrates with compelling evidence that the rabbit was anything but a curse to the many men, women, and children who took advantage of the rabbit industry’s resilience during the economic storms for much of the twentieth century. It exemplifies how meticulous research in labour history can provide an entirely new understanding of an otherwise much-maligned animal in Australia. The next three papers all concern opposition to nuclear testing, from the 1950s to the 1980s. When read together, they provide a convincing argument for the importance and efficacy of the diverse anti-nuclear movements in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. Whilst there are inevitable overlaps, these papers emphasise different and often neglected dimensions: the struggle for recognition of and compensation for the devastating effects of nuclear testing; the internal dynamics of the various nuclear disarmament organisations; and an evaluation of their impact on government policy, culminating in the Rarotonga Treaty of 1985. The last three papers cover aspects of World War I, the Cold War, and the Vietnam War. The first focuses on the role of one redoubtable woman, Ettie Rout, in challenging popular misconceptions about venereal disease held by military authorities and the soldiers themselves. The next paper examines the life of a Czech Lutheran pastor, Professor Josef Hromádka, who visited Australia twice during the 1950s. Hromádka attempted to juggle Christianity with Socialism, which – in the prevailing climate of strident anti-communism – provoked hostile receptions and Cold War invective. The final paper in this collection brings to life, through the reflections of a “participant observer”, the preparations, conduct and impact of Adelaide’s largest anti-war demonstration: the protest against the invasion of Iraq in 2003 organised by the NoWar collective. Its efforts, undertaken by a broad range of rank and file activists, is a fitting reminder, and exemplar, of the theme of our conference: peace activism in the twentieth century.

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Melbourne Branch, Australian Society for the Study of Labour History

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0980388333

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9780980388336

Criminal Justice

An Introduction

By: Peter Joyce,Wendy Laverick

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Criminal Justice

An Introduction

By: Peter Joyce,Wendy Laverick

This book offers a comprehensive and engaging introduction to the criminal justice system of England and Wales. Starting with an overview of the main theories of the causes of crime, this book explores and discusses the operation of the main criminal justice agencies including the police, probation and prison services and the legal and youth justice systems. The fourth edition has been revised, updated, expanded and features a new expert co-author. This book offers a lively and critical discussion of some of the main themes in criminal justice, from policy-making and crime control, to diversity and discrimination, to the global dimensions of criminal justice, including organised crime and the role performed by transnational policing organisations to combat it. Key updates to this new edition include: increased discussion of the measurement, prevention and detection of crime; a revised chapter on the police which discusses the principle of policing by consent, police methods, power and governance, and the abuse of power; further discussion of pressing contemporary issues in criminal justice, such as privatisation, multi-agency working, community-based criminal justice policy and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the delivery of criminal justice policy; a revised chapter that deals in detail with new and emerging forms of criminality and the response of the UK and global criminal justice system to these developments. This accessible text is essential reading for students taking introductory courses in criminology and criminal justice. A wide range of useful features include review questions, lists of further reading, timelines of key events and a glossary of key terms.

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680

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Taylor & Francis

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1000591271

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9781000591279

Time of My Life

By: Joyce Grenfell

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Time of My Life

By: Joyce Grenfell

First published in 1989, this is a collection of the letters and journals Joyce Grenfell kept on her travels during the Second World War, revealing hilarious as well as fascinating insights and observations to Cairo, Baghdad and India.

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412

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0340712430

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9780340712436

This Is True Grace

The Shaping of Social Behavioural Instructions by Theology in 1 Peter

By: Joyce Wai-Lan Sun

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This Is True Grace

The Shaping of Social Behavioural Instructions by Theology in 1 Peter

By: Joyce Wai-Lan Sun

How and in what respects are the Petrine social instructions shaped by the theological vision of the author of 1 Peter? This publication investigates the coherence between the social behavioural instructions and the theological teachings found in 1 Peter. Engaging with the Balch-Elliott debate, Dr Joyce Sun argues that the core question should not be whether Christians should separate from, or accommodate to, wider society, but whether their behaviour is consistent with their ultimate allegiance to God. Sun convincingly demonstrates that the social distinctiveness of Christian communities was actively encouraged in the Petrine literature as a form of cultural and spiritual opposition to wider societal norms.

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Langham Publishing

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1783681853

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9781783681853

The Psychology of Success

By: Judith Leary-Joyce

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The Psychology of Success

By: Judith Leary-Joyce

Talent. Everybody has it, but just how good are you at using it? Talented people don’t believe in reaching their peak – they live a life that crests on any number of new and different waves. Some of these peaks may be higher than others, some offer totally different challenges and rewards, but whatever stage of life they’re at they see no reason why they can’t fulfil their potential to reach a new high. The Psychology of Success shows how you too can live a life of many peaks. By speaking to a wide range of people who have experienced both success and failure, Judith Leary-Joyce has uncovered the secrets of serial achievement. Some of these people have already achieved many different career and life peaks, some are still getting there and others have resigned themselves to never making it. By drawing on these studies, and her extensive experience as a psychologist and business coach, Judith sets out a clear path for you to follow in your quest to live the most satisfying and rewarding life you can. This book will help you: Identify the emotional drivers that help you move forward and those that hold you back Explore the attitudes of real life people who are successful and what can be learned from their experience Address your assumptions about life and work, and discover how to ‘peak’ in different ways, at different times

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209

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Pearson UK

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0273746952

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9780273746959

Turn Back the Clock

Her Best Monologues and Songs

By: Joyce Grenfell

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Turn Back the Clock

Her Best Monologues and Songs

By: Joyce Grenfell

First published in 1983 by Macmillan, this collection of Joyce Grenfell's best sketches and songs includes treasures such as The Women's Institute Lecture, Nursery School Sketches and the Opera Interval.

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Sceptre

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0340712732

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9780340712733

Criminology: A Complete Introduction: Teach Yourself

By: Peter Joyce,Wendy Laverick

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Criminology: A Complete Introduction: Teach Yourself

By: Peter Joyce,Wendy Laverick

Written by Peter Joyce, who is a current criminology lecturer and a leading researcher, Criminology - The Essentials is designed to give you everything you need to succeed, all in one place. It covers the key areas that students are expected to be confident in, outlining the basics in clear jargon-free English, and then providing added-value features like summaries of key books, and even lists of questions you might be asked in your seminar or exam. The book uses a structure that mirrors many university courses on criminology - starting with definitions of crime, then examining why people commit crime, and how crime can be prevented and detected. Later chapters hone in on the criminal justice system itself, examining the role of the police, the courts and prisons. This book is unique for its comparative approach to criminology, enabling students to understand criminology in the context of the UK, the US and further afield. Teach Yourself titles employ the 'Breakthrough method', which is designed specifically to overcome problems that students face. - Problem: 'I find it difficult to remember what I've read.'; Solution: this book includes end-of-chapter questions and summaries - Problem: 'Most books mention important other sources, but I can never find them in time.'; Solution: this book includes key texts and case studies are summarised, complete with fully referenced quotes ready to use in your essay or exam. - Problem: 'Lots of introductory books turn out to cover totally different topics than my course.'; Solution: this book is written by a current university lecturer who understands what students are expected to know.

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Teach Yourself

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1444170252

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9781444170252

Suki and the Wonder Star

By: Joyce Blackburn

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Suki and the Wonder Star

By: Joyce Blackburn

After visiting Chicago's Adler Planeterium, Suki dreams about the Star of Bethlehem and makes an important discovery about the new boy she thinks is a show-off.

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Providence House Publishers

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1881576728

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9781881576723

The Country Year

By: Paula Joyce

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The Country Year

By: Paula Joyce

Identifies common plants, flowers, and insects found in Britain throughout the year.

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0855030763

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9780855030766

Suki and the Invisible Peacock

By: Joyce Blackburn

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Suki and the Invisible Peacock

By: Joyce Blackburn

Suki's life is changed when the invisible peacock living in her backyard becomes her best friend..

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Providence House Publishers

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1881576698

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9781881576693

George, Don't Do That...

By: Joyce Grenfell

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George, Don't Do That...

By: Joyce Grenfell

Brilliantly observed, funny, bittersweet, Joyce Grenfell's witty sketches and songs never fail to entertain. This edition contains all the material in the original volumes of George, Don't Do That and Stately as a Galleon, including the bloodthirsty 'Ethel' and the unforgettable nursery school monologues.

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200

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Coronet

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034089637X

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9780340896372

Cleopatra

Last Queen of Egypt

By: Joyce Tyldesley

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Cleopatra

Last Queen of Egypt

By: Joyce Tyldesley

She was the last ruler of the Macedonian dynasty of Ptolemies who had ruled Egypt for three centuries. Highly educated (she was the only one of the Ptolemies to read and speak ancient Egyptian as well as the court Greek) and very clever (her famous liaisons with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony were as much to do with politics as the heart), she steered her kingdom through impossibly taxing internal problems and railed against greedy Roman imperialism. Stripping away preconceptions as old as her Roman enemies, Joyce Tyldesley uses all her skills as an Egyptologist to give us this magnificent biography.

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320

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Profile Books

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1847650449

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9781847650443

The Law and Practice of Injuctions in Equity and at Common Law

Vol. 1

By: William Joyce

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The Law and Practice of Injuctions in Equity and at Common Law

Vol. 1

By: William Joyce

Reprint of the original, first published in 1872.

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3368170600

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9783368170608

Exploring Literacies

Theory, Research and Practice

By: Helen de Silva Joyce,Susan Feez

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Exploring Literacies

Theory, Research and Practice

By: Helen de Silva Joyce,Susan Feez

This book is a guide to current research and debate in the field of literacies practice and education. It provides both an historical and lifespan view of the field as well as an overview of research methodologies with first-hand examples from a range of researchers involved in literacy research.

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Springer

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1137319038

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9781137319036

Pray it Forward

Daily Meditations

By: Rowena Holloway,Joyce Bullion

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Pray it Forward

Daily Meditations

By: Rowena Holloway,Joyce Bullion

Pray it Forward: Daily Meditations has 366 devotions and is intended to help individuals grow spiritually and to achieve a higher level of God Consciousness. The book has the thought for the day, an inspirational saying or scripture, plus a short meditation and a prayer. The purpose of this book is to improve each and every area of your life through daily words of inspiration and prayers. The Pray it Forward book series are intended to encourage prayers for world peace and prosperity for all individuals and nations. We hope to bring about Heaven on Earth because of the spiritual growth achieved by the use of these books in the lives of individuals. We are co-creators with God and each of us is necessary in the building of his Kingdom, through our individual thoughts and actions. We are compelled to keep people awake and raise their level of God Consciousness.

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iUniverse

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0595462723

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9780595462728

Gender, Colonialism and Education

An International Perspective

By: Joyce Goodman,Jane Martin

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Gender, Colonialism and Education

An International Perspective

By: Joyce Goodman,Jane Martin

An examination of the ways in which gender intersects with informal and formal education in England, Germany, Indonesia, South Africa, USA and the Netherlands. The book looks at various issues including: citizenship; authority; colonialism and education; and the construction of national identities.

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Routledge

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1134981686

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9781134981687

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