Crippled is a damning indictment of a safety net gone wrong, and a passionate demand for an end to austerity measures hitting those most in need.In austerity Britain, disabled people have become the favourite target. From social care to the benefits system, politicians and media alike have made the case that Britain's 12 million disabled people are a drain on the public purse. In Crippled, leading commentator Frances Ryan exposes the disturbing reality, telling the story of those m...

A groundbreaking memoir about what it means to be a disabled woman in Britain today from the acclaimed journalist and author, including insights and personal stories from over 50 contributors'We all need this book' Jameela Jamil'Beautiful, vital and important. I loved it' Jack Thorne, writer of Adolescence‘A razor sharp manifesto by one of Britain's most vital voices’ Yomi Adegoke

Brought to you by Penguin.A groundbreaking memoir about what it means to be a disabled woman in Britain today from the acclaimed journalist and author, including insights and personal stories from over 50 contributors'No one really talks about it. No one really talks about what it is to be a disabled woman, especially a young one. To go a bit mad. To experience pain or exhaustion or feel 92. To navigate all the standard parts of life - ...

The austerity crisis and threat to disability rights. New updated edition includes the impact of COVID on Britain's 14 million disabled people.In austerity Britain, disabled people have been recast as worthless scroungers. From social care to the benefits system, politicians and the media alike have made the case that Britain’s 12 million disabled people are nothing but a drain on the public purse. In Crippled, journalist and campaigner Frances Ryan expose...

Victorian Ontario included people from all walks of life from homeless beggars to wealthy gentry. In Much To Be Done we glimpse how life was lived in 19th-century Ontario, not only in the grand mansions, but also in the farm houses and streets where our ancestors lived.This publication could be your great-grandmother's story, following the cycle of life from courtship to childbirth to celebration and death. Diaries, with some contributions from letters, ne...

The Legal System of England and Wales is an ideal choice for all students looking for a modern, contemporary andinnovative textbook on this core area of the law, as its clear explanations, carefully developed learning toolsand focus on modern case law help bring the subject to life.This fully updated new edition includes significantly revised coverage of statutory interpretation; a clarifiedand consolidated chapter on legal professionals; more on new p...

Twenty short nonfiction works in the public domain. "The Regulation of Time" and "Uniform Standard Time" are two of several readings which touch on social regulation, societal norms, and individual expression. Others examine dancing mania ("Choreomania"); gender conformity ("A Mormon Strategy"); race laws ("Black Code of Illinois"); etiquette and social class ("Housekeeping at the White House (1903)"; "Opportunity" (a view by Ambrose Bierce); organized religion ("The Church in Liverpool in...

In "An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Taste, and of the Origin of our Ideas of Beauty, etc," Frances Reynolds presents a comprehensive discourse on aesthetics, delving into the intricate relationship between taste, beauty, and the human experience. Merging philosophical inquiry with the era's literary style, Reynolds articulates her perspectives with clarity and conviction, engaging with contemporary debates in the burgeoning field of aesthetic theory. The book reflects the Enlighten...

"Devotees of classic courtroom thrillers like Witness for the Prosecution will be enthralled by this reissue . . . Perry Mason fans will rejoice." — Publishers WeeklyThe trial of Stephen Bellamy and Susan Ives, accused of murdering Bellamy's wife, lasts eight days. That's eight days of witnesses (some reliable, some not), eight days of examination and cross-examination, and eight days of sensational courtroom th...

Dive into the brilliant mind of G.K. Chesterton with this collection of his articles from The Century Illustrated Magazine. Here, the famed writer tackles diverse topics – from the unexpected twists in English Socialism to the sanity (or lack thereof) in the art world. Prepare to be challenged and entertained by Chesterton's wit, sharp observations, and unconventional viewpoints on everything from war and marriage to psychoanalysis and the American consumer. Buckle up for a literary advent...

'Your book is the "really good book. Just one" that Roger Butler would have wanted' - Sir Ian McKellen'Miraculous. The Light of Day reclaims a forgotten hero . . . I couldn't put it down' - Will Tosh'Sir, we are homosexuals . . .'So began the letter penned by Roger Butler and sent to several British newspaper editors - some of whom were so shocked they thought it was a hoax - in June 1960. Writing ...

**Brought to you by Penguin.The gentle guide to getting where you want to go, without beating yourself up on the way there.**I'll never eat sugar again!I’ll work out every single morning!I will never, ever shout at my kids!Sound familiar? Anna Mathur, Sunday Times bestselling author and psychotherapist, has been there too. In The Good Decision Diary, Anna introduces a compassionate an...