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Unions Resurgent? The Past, Present and Uncertain Future of Trade Unions in Britain

The Past, Present and Uncertain Future of Trade Unions in Britain

by J. R. Shackleton ...

Why did the first trade unions form? How have unions changed since they first emerged? What impact do they have on wages, employment and productivity? In this book, J.R. Shackleton answers these questions and guides the reader through the fascinating history of trade unions in Britain. From their origins as secretive and semi-legal societies of workers on the cusp of the Industrial Revolution, to ... Read more

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Why did the first trade unions form? How have unions changed since they first emerged? What impact do they have on wages, employment and productivity? In this book, J.R. Shackleton answers these questions and guides the reader through the fascinating history of trade unions in Britain. From their origins as secretive and semi-legal societies of workers on the cusp of the Industrial Revolution, to
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South

by Ernest Shackleton ...

In 1914, as the shadow of war falls across Europe, a party led by veteran explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton sets out to become the first to traverse the Antarctic continent. Their initial optimism is short-lived, however, as the ice field slowly thickens, encasing the ship Endurance in a death-grip, crushing their craft, and marooning 28 men on a polar ice floe. In an epic struggle of man versus the ... Read more

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In 1914, as the shadow of war falls across Europe, a party led by veteran explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton sets out to become the first to traverse the Antarctic continent. Their initial optimism is short-lived, however, as the ice field slowly thickens, encasing the ship Endurance in a death-grip, crushing their craft, and marooning 28 men on a polar ice floe. In an epic struggle of man versus the
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A Rare Recording of Sir Ernest Shackleton

by Sir Ernest Shackleton ...

Narrated by Sir Ernest Shackleton ...

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4 min

Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton (1874 - 1922) was a polar explorer who led three British expeditions to the Antarctic. During the second expedition, from 1907 to 1909, he and three companions established a new record for the “farthest South latitude,” which was 97 miles from the South Pole and the closest in pole exploration history. Members of his team also climbed Mount Erebus, the most active ... Read more

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Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton (1874 - 1922) was a polar explorer who led three British expeditions to the Antarctic. During the second expedition, from 1907 to 1909, he and three companions established a new record for the “farthest South latitude,” which was 97 miles from the South Pole and the closest in pole exploration history. Members of his team also climbed Mount Erebus, the most active
... Read more
Working to Rule

The Damaging Economics of UK Employment Regulation

by J. R. Shackleton ...

Employment regulation has been growing rapidly. This has not exclusively, or even mainly, come from the European Union. Recent UK governments have added such significant new measures as the National Living Wage, workplace pensions and the Apprenticeship Levy. The costs of such regulation are frequently assumed – by both advocates and opponents – to fall on business profits. This isn’t so, except ... Read more

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Employment regulation has been growing rapidly. This has not exclusively, or even mainly, come from the European Union. Recent UK governments have added such significant new measures as the National Living Wage, workplace pensions and the Apprenticeship Levy. The costs of such regulation are frequently assumed – by both advocates and opponents – to fall on business profits. This isn’t so, except
... Read more
South

The Story of Shackleton's Last Expedition 1914-1917

by Ernest Shackleton ...

In 1914, as the shadow of war falls across Europe, a party led by veteran explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton sets out to become the first to traverse the Antarctic continent. Their initial optimism is short-lived, however, as the ice field slowly thickens, encasing the ship Endurance in a death-grip, crushing their craft, and marooning 28 men on a polar ice floe. ... Read more

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In 1914, as the shadow of war falls across Europe, a party led by veteran explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton sets out to become the first to traverse the Antarctic continent. Their initial optimism is short-lived, however, as the ice field slowly thickens, encasing the ship Endurance in a death-grip, crushing their craft, and marooning 28 men on a polar ice floe.
... Read more
South! The Story of Shackleton's Last Expedition, 1914-1917

by Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton ...

I decided to leave South Georgia about December 5, and in the intervals of final preparation scanned again the plans for the voyage to winter quarters. What welcome was the Weddell Sea preparing for us? The whaling captains at South Georgia were generously ready to share with me their knowledge of the waters in which they pursued their trade, and, while confirming earlier information as to the ... Read more

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I decided to leave South Georgia about December 5, and in the intervals of final preparation scanned again the plans for the voyage to winter quarters. What welcome was the Weddell Sea preparing for us? The whaling captains at South Georgia were generously ready to share with me their knowledge of the waters in which they pursued their trade, and, while confirming earlier information as to the
... Read more
Shackleton's Yorkshire Canary - Its Breeding and Management

by Shackleton ...

This vintage book contains a detailed and comprehensive guide to the Yorkshire Canary, with information on breeding, feeding, housing, and general management. This thorough and accessible guide contains all the information a canary keeper needs to know, and it is highly recommended for prospective and existing owners. The chapters of this book include: “Introduction”, “The Question of Length”, ... Read more

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This vintage book contains a detailed and comprehensive guide to the Yorkshire Canary, with information on breeding, feeding, housing, and general management. This thorough and accessible guide contains all the information a canary keeper needs to know, and it is highly recommended for prospective and existing owners. The chapters of this book include: “Introduction”, “The Question of Length”,
... Read more
South! - The Story of Shackleton's Last Expedition, 1914-1917

Enriched edition. Memoir of the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Voyage

by Ernest Henry Shackleton, Savannah Clarke ...

In "South! - The Story of Shackleton's Last Expedition, 1914-1917," Ernest Henry Shackleton recounts the harrowing journey of his Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, which sought to make the first land crossing of Antarctica. Written in a compelling narrative style, the book blends vivid imagery with meticulous detail, capturing not only the physical perils of the expedition but also the ... Read more

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In "South! - The Story of Shackleton's Last Expedition, 1914-1917," Ernest Henry Shackleton recounts the harrowing journey of his Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, which sought to make the first land crossing of Antarctica. Written in a compelling narrative style, the book blends vivid imagery with meticulous detail, capturing not only the physical perils of the expedition but also the
... Read more
South!

The Story of Shackleton's Last Expedition 1914-1917

by Sir Ernest Shackleton ...

South! The Story of Shackleton's Last Expedition 1914-1917 is the factual blow-by-blow narrative of the ill-fated polar expedition of the Endurance from the mouth of the Captain, Sir Ernest Shackleton himself. Part adventure tale, part story of survival, the British explorer’s detailed journal is one of the most gripping tales of heroism and survival in the face of almost certain death to have ... Read more

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South! The Story of Shackleton's Last Expedition 1914-1917 is the factual blow-by-blow narrative of the ill-fated polar expedition of the Endurance from the mouth of the Captain, Sir Ernest Shackleton himself. Part adventure tale, part story of survival, the British explorer’s detailed journal is one of the most gripping tales of heroism and survival in the face of almost certain death to have
... Read more

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South! - The Story of Shackleton's Last Expedition, 1914-1917 (Annotated)

Enriched Edition. Memoir of the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Voyage

by Ernest Henry Shackleton, Elowen Quenmere ...

South! recounts Ernest Shackleton's Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition of 1914–1917, an enterprise conceived to cross Antarctica but transformed into one of the great survival narratives of modern exploration. Written in a restrained, documentary style, the book combines logbook precision, vivid environmental description, and understated drama. Set within the heroic age of Antarctic exploration, ... Read more

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South! recounts Ernest Shackleton's Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition of 1914–1917, an enterprise conceived to cross Antarctica but transformed into one of the great survival narratives of modern exploration. Written in a restrained, documentary style, the book combines logbook precision, vivid environmental description, and understated drama. Set within the heroic age of Antarctic exploration,
... Read more
Grammar Survival for Primary Teachers

A Practical Toolkit

by Jo Shackleton ...

Are you grappling with grammar? Are you perplexed by punctuation? Do you find it a constant challenge to keep your pupils engaged while teaching grammar effectively?Focusing on what you need to know in the classroom, Grammar Survival for Primary Teachers provides you with all of the knowledge and practical advice you’ll need to teach grammar and punctuation effectively. Based on a successful, ... Read more

$54.99 CAD

Are you grappling with grammar? Are you perplexed by punctuation? Do you find it a constant challenge to keep your pupils engaged while teaching grammar effectively?Focusing on what you need to know in the classroom, Grammar Survival for Primary Teachers provides you with all of the knowledge and practical advice you’ll need to teach grammar and punctuation effectively. Based on a successful,
... Read more
The Torch We Throw: The Dundurn WWI Historical Library

Amiens/Second to None/The Making of Billy Bishop/Hell in Flanders Fields/It Made you Think of Home

by Brereton Greenhous, James McWilliams, R. James Steel, Kevin R. Shackleton, George H. Cassar, Bruce Cane ...

Series series The Torch We Throw: The Dundurn WWI Historical Library
The giant conflagration of the First World War created the world we live in today, and its history is replete with stirring battles, mind-boggling strategies, and geopolitical manoeuvring. However, the real story was lived in the trenches of Europe and the lonely households of those left behind. The stories of this period are full of tragedy, anger, and loss but also inspirational courage. This ... Read more

$22.39 CAD

The giant conflagration of the First World War created the world we live in today, and its history is replete with stirring battles, mind-boggling strategies, and geopolitical manoeuvring. However, the real story was lived in the trenches of Europe and the lonely households of those left behind. The stories of this period are full of tragedy, anger, and loss but also inspirational courage. This
... Read more

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