In a world in which political opportunity and liberation seem far away, the genre of science fiction grows in cultural importance and popularity. The contributors to this collection are political and social theorists from a range of disciplines who use science fiction as inspiration for new theories and examples of speculative politics. In dystopian governments, they find locations and forms of resistance. Representations of Political Resistance and Emancipation in Science Fiction explores...

Environmental politics is clearly at an impasse, increasingly foreclosed by a fragmenting elite consensus on climate change, an escalating populist backlash on the right, and a pervasive sense of climate doom on the left. This book considers what new openings might be offered by a labor-centered transition focused on our creative agency and our collective capacities to design new worlds.Whilst political mobilizations and smart policy are vital for making progress on decarbonization...

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. Perfect for 5-7 year olds or those reading book band...

Join the Comet Street Kids on a fascinating journey across the galaxy to find out what lies beyond our own planet and solar system. From exploring Saturn's rings to watching out for comets, you won't believe your eyes! Guide to the Galaxy is part of the Galaxy range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Galaxy provides captivating fiction and non-fiction for Pink A to White band. The rich collection of highly decodable books immerses children in a range of cross-curricular topics and ...

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)The Boy who Wanted More Cheese is a retelling of a Dutch tale about a boy who just cannot get enough cheese. But when the fairies lure him to the forest, he gets more cheese than he could possibily eat.Reading Champion offers independent reading boo...

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)The Fisherman and the Genie is an Arabic tale in a which a poor fisherman must outwit a terrifying genie to stay alive.Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.F...

Covert operative 003 Damian Marrett is back with more crime-fighting yarns in White Lies. this time he pits himself against speed-dealing neo-Nazis, interstate dealers who put a price on his head, and a drug-trafficking Olympian, plus he encounters a crim who pricks his conscience ... Damian Marrett was just 19 years of age when he joined the Victoria Police in 1986 as a somewhat reluctant recruit. Four years down the track, he was handpicked to work in a covert capacity for the Drug Squad...

The July/August 2021 issue of Hugo Award-winning Uncanny Magazine. Featuring new fiction by Tananarive Due, Eleanor Arnason, Shaoni C. White, Tochi Onyebuchi, Ellen Kushner, and C.S.E Cooney. Reprint fiction by Yoon Ha Lee. Essays by Nisi Shawl, Troy L. Wiggins, Nino Cipri, and C.L. Clark, poetry by Minal Hajratwala, Betsy Aoki, Ali Trotta and Octavia Cade, interviews with Eleanor Arnason and C.S.E. Cooney by Caroline M. Yoachim, a cover by Alexa Sharpe, and editorials by Lynne M....

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE). This book is aimed at Independent Reading Book Band White 10, for readers aged from 5-7 years.The classic tale from Wales - Gelert the brave dog saves the prince's baby from a wolf, but when the prince confuses Gelert for the killer, tragedy strikes.Readin...

A kind king in a far off land has been hiding his ears from everyone in his kingdom - even his wife, the queen! He has horse's ears on his head and he is afraid everyone will laugh if they find out... Until a magical violin changes everything! For Independent Reading at White Band 10**, readers aged 5-7 years.**This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Gl...

Do you often find yourself at a loss for words in conversations?Are you eager to make connections but unsure how to navigate social situations?This book is your step-by-step guide to becoming more confident, approachable, and skilled in any social setting.What You’ll Discover:• How to Start a Conversation with Ease: Break the ice in any setting with simple strategies that feel natural and authentic.• Master the Art of Listening: ...

This is the incredible story of how the GAA and its people managed to weather the coronavirus pandemic and re-emerge to fight another day.On St Patrick's Day 2020, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced that Ireland was locking down. Our lives, purpose and favourite pastime as Irish people - meeting each other - stopped overnight.Throughout that dark time, the GAA was at the centre of the country's fightback against covid-19. From the start, thousands of voluntee...