Focusing on the challenges faced by mothers re-entering the workforce after their first child's birth, this insightful work offers an in-depth exploration of their experiences. It combines personal narratives with sociological and psychological analysis, making it a valuable resource for students and researchers in these fields. The new preface adds contemporary relevance to the original 1991 publication, enriching the discussion around work-life balance and the evolving roles of parents.
Markets, Imaginaries and Governance
Focusing on the harmful effects of neoliberal policies on young children, families, and educational settings, the authors delve into the possibilities for resistance and refusal. They reflect on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and emphasize the importance of challenging the prevailing neoliberal hegemony. Through their exploration, they offer a message of hope for creating positive change in the landscape of early childhood education and care.
The book chronicles the evolution of Rolls-Royce from its inception in 1904, highlighting the partnership between engineering visionary Henry Royce and businessman Charles Rolls. It delves into the pivotal role of managing director Claude Johnson in marketing innovations that distinguished the brand amid a burgeoning automobile market. Richly illustrated with rare marketing materials and internal documents, it showcases how Rolls-Royce transformed its name into synonymous luxury, maintaining an unwavering commitment to quality and detail over the decades.
When the Going was Good by Land and Sea
The Indiaman was the original; the very first to offer an overland bus journey from London to Calcutta. It blazed what would become known as the Hippie Trail, along which would later travel such luminaries as The Beatles, Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, Timothy Leary and Bob Dylan. The man who spearheaded this “Nirvana Express” was Paddy Garrow-Fisher, an affable and, some thought, eccentric Irishman who, back in 1957, drove his bus-load of intrepid travellers on a tremendous 20,000 km trans-continental expedition, simply because nobody had ever done it before. Among his pioneer passengers that year was the author of this book, Peter Moss, who took photographs, drew sketches and compiled a diary of the journey that forms the substance of this book. But Peter, aged 22 at the time, did not end his wanderlust at Calcutta. He travelled on by sea to Malaya, where he took up an appointment as a journalist with the Malay Mail, reporting on the last years of the Malayan Emergency. From Malaya Peter moved to Hong Kong, where he became a civil servant working in the Hong Kong Government’s Information Services Department, embarking on a 28-year career that ended with him heading its Publicity Division and being awarded an M. B. E. Peter has since authored more than twenty books, including travelogues, histories, novels and three volumes of autobiography.
A story of democracy, experimentation and potentiality
The book critically examines two prevalent narratives in early childhood education policy shaped by neoliberal ideologies: the emphasis on quality and high returns, and the market-driven approach. It challenges the notion that investing in specific technologies and fostering competition will yield significant benefits for children. By contesting these dominant stories, the book invites a reevaluation of the underlying assumptions driving early childhood education and care policies at both national and international levels.
Focusing on care work across Europe, this comparative study examines policies, provision, and practices in various sectors. It challenges existing perspectives and encourages innovative thinking regarding the current landscape and future developments in care work, making it a vital resource for understanding this essential field.
Set against a harsh landscape, the narrative explores the emotional and physical struggles of life on the plateau, where beauty masks a history of heartbreak and conflict. The indigenous tribes, protective of their communities, face both natural predators and threats from rival groups. The arrival of a dominant tribe, which constructs grand kraals, signifies a shift in power dynamics and foreshadows deeper tensions in this unforgiving land. Themes of survival, resilience, and the complexities of coexistence permeate the story.
A Canadian accountant is prompted by a letter from Tokyo to confront his past, leading him to revisit a decade-old journal filled with transformative experiences in the Pacific. During his journey, he sought redemption while assisting Japanese veterans, connecting an elderly woman with her family, and helping a tribe preserve their traditions. As he reflects on these adventures, he discovers he may have missed a significant opportunity in his life. Peter Moss delves into the complexities of human relationships and the impact of choices in "Landfall."
Set against the backdrop of a remote Philippine island, the story revolves around a young executive from a prominent Hong Kong company who is kidnapped by guerrillas aiming to overthrow a tyrannical sugar baron. As he navigates his captivity, he discovers damaging secrets about his corporation, leading him to ally with his captors in their fight for justice. The narrative explores themes of power, corruption, and the struggle for liberation in a feudal-like regime.