Raising a White Binny, a novel by Stanley Scott The novel is set in London in the sixties, a period of changing moral and sexual attitudes and before the advent of anti-discrimination laws and policies. It tells the story of five young West Indian friends living and working in the Earls Court area :- George, a single-minded and serious young man who fulfils his ambition to marry his childhood sweet-heart and get to university to study for a Degree, and who is fascinated by the various lifestyles of his friends, Vishnu, from British Guiana, a non-practicing Hindu, who supports a proper system of arranged marriages and who, in his search for moral values, attempts to find them with the Jehovahs Witnesses, Malcolm, from a well-to-do Jamaican family, who passes his Bar finals, but stays on to get experience and Richard and Michael, who spend their spare time picking up white women, i.e. raising white binnies, with varying results. The term binny was popularly used by young men in British Guiana to describe an attractive young woman.
The Model Shop was a special department at the Stanley Rule & Level Company where all new products and custom and special rule prototypes were created and tested for evaluation by management and customers. The Stanley Company has produced hundreds of these out-of-the-mainstream products which have now become sought-after collectibles. Authors Phil Stanley and Scott Lynk have collaborated to document in this new book the nonstandard rules made by Stanley as they explored market needs and responded to customers’ inquiries, orders, and modifications. Included are the rules made by Stanley in the 1876–86 movement to convert to the metric system and both the custom and special rules and the stock rules currently in the inventory of the Stanley Model Shop.
The Guide of "The Ripple Effect: Embracing Everyday Kindness" serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding and implementing the concept of everyday kindness. It begins by introducing the power of small actions and the scientific principle of the butterfly effect, setting the foundation for the book's central theme. The subsequent chapters explore various facets of kindness, including the impact of words, the formation of kind habits, the courage to step outside one's comfort zone, and the ripple effects of generosity and gratitude. The section also delves into the importance of mindfulness, empathy, and making sustainable choices. Through a blend of scientific research, practical advice, and relatable examples, the Guide equips readers with the knowledge and tools to incorporate kindness into their daily lives and understand its far-reaching impacts. The Story takes a narrative approach, following the journey of Rachel, a young woman who discovers the transformative power of everyday kindness. Through Rachel's experiences, readers witness the practical application of the concepts introduced in the Guide. The story unfolds from Rachel's initial encounter with the butterfly effect to her first experiments with kindness, her growing understanding of empathy, and the positive changes in her relationships. As Rachel's journey progresses, we see her efforts expand beyond her personal life to create a community movement, help others unleash their potential for kindness, and ultimately address larger societal issues. This narrative structure allows readers to see the real-world implications of embracing everyday kindness and the potential ripple effects of their actions, providing inspiration and a relatable model for their own kindness journeys.
This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1951.
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