The Agenda for Social Justice 3: Solutions for 2024 provides accessible insights into some of the most pressing social problems and proposes public policy responses to those problems.Written by a highly respected team of authors brought together by the Society for the Study of Social Problems (SSSP), the book offers recommendations for action by elected officials, policymakers and the public regarding key issues for social justice. Chapters include discussion of social problems rel...

“The French Revolution comes alive through the eyes of six diverse and complex women, in the skilled hands of these amazing authors.”--Martha Hall Kelly, New York Times bestselling author of Lilac GirlsA breathtaking, epic novel illuminating the hopes, desires, and destinies of princesses and peasants, harlots and wives, fanatics and philosophers—seven unforgettable women whose paths cross during one of the most tumultuous and transformati...

Harper loves spending time with her gorgeous new kitten, Sammy. He likes sitting in the window, exploring their flat and playing in the garden. But then Harper and her family have to move in with her gran after she has a bad fall, and everything changes.Sammy doesn't feel at home at Gran's house. He misses the smells and sounds of the flat, his real home. So when he spots an opportunity to go back, he takes it. But Sammy soon discovers home is more than just a building, it's where ...

When Billie's grandpa falls ill, her parents go to take care of him, while she and her new puppy Travis go to stay with her aunt. Billie is worried about her grandpa and she's glad to have Travis with her. But the puppy is anxious about the unfamiliar surroundings and a long period of rain and thunder leaves him terrified.Then just as Bille and Travis begin to settle in, the entire neighbourhood is flooded, with Travis stuck at home on his own. Will anyone be able to rescue him in ...

When Lola's mum gets a job at a fire station in a different town, it means moving away from all her friends. Lola is proud of her mum, but she's really worried about starting a new school. There is one good thing, though – her parents have promised that they can think about getting a cat!Then one day Lola and her new neighbour Noah spot a kitten high up in a tree. It looks scared and soggy from the rain. A worried crowd forms and the fire brigade are called – including Lola's mum. ...

Mia can't get over her pet cat Sandy's death, and can't ever imagine replacing him. Over the Christmas holidays, she gets to play with her friend's cat's kittens. Then Mia's parents surprise her by saying she can have the last kitten, Whiskers. But although Mia loves him, she feels guilty about Sandy. Can Mia bring herself to keep the new kitten? From the best-selling author Holly Webb comes another heart-warming animal story.

A rowdy family comes to stay at the holiday cottages where Laura's mum works. Laura notices that they are always leaving their puppy behind and so she offers to take it for walks. But when the family is forced to leave, Laura finds herself having to say goodbye to the little dog much sooner than she thought…A heart-warming read from best-selling author Holly Webb, perfect for fans of Magic Animal Friends and Animal Ark.

When twins Zara and Amina move to a new town and adopt a tiny kitten, they can't wait to spoil her and play with her all the time. But the sisters have different ideas about the best way to look after Pixie and as they start at a new school, the divide between them only grows. Then at their joint birthday party, an argument between the girls sends Pixie running off, scared. She's so small, she could be anywhere! Will Zara and Amina be able to work together to find her? A new story from bes...

Lucy is unhappy about having to move home and leave all her friends behind. Her parents hope that a new pet cat might help her to settle in, so they surprise her with Sky - a gorgeous Siamese kitten. Lucy falls in love with Sky, but she's still upset with her parents and pretends that she's not interested in the kitten. Poor Sky is left feeling confused and alone. Why doesn't Lucy want her? From best-selling author Holly Webb comes another heart-warming animal story.

Hannah is delighted to receive a Dalmatian puppy, Oscar, just before Christmas. She wishes she could spend all her time with her gorgeous puppy, but she has to rehearse for her school Christmas play. Meanwhile, Oscar feels lonely and neglected especially with Christmas just around the corner. Why doesn't Hannah want to be with him any more? From the best-selling author Holly Webb comes another moving animal story.

Isabella is nervous about moving in with her mum's new husband and his son, Sam. Then she finds out that Sam has just got a gorgeous new puppy. She can't wait to play with Honey and take her on lots of long walks!When Sam goes to visit his mum, Isabella is left in charge of looking after Honey. Isabella organizes a videocall with Sam as she can tell the little dog is missing him. But the call upsets Honey and she runs away. Can Isabella find the puppy before Sam comes home?...

Evie is overjoyed when she is given her very own puppy, Alfie. Alfie adores Evie - he loves to be cuddled, sleeps on her bed and welcomes her home from school every day with a wag of his tail. But it's not long before another new member of the family arrives: Evie's baby brother, Sam. Suddenly, no-one has much time to look after a puppy, let alone play with Alfie and take him for walks, and soon he finds himself unwanted and all alone... From best-selling author Holly Webb comes another mo...