David Spencer Books

Is work a primordial curse, a punishment for our fallen state? Or a spiritual calling? Or is it a tedious necessity that technology will abolish, freeing us to indulge lives of leisure and plenty? In this book David Spencer argues that work is only an alienating burden because of the nature of work under capitalism. Expertly analysing past and modern debates on work, he makes the case not for the abolition of work – which can remain a source of meaning and dignity - but for its lightening. Taking inspiration from thinkers ranging from Marx and William Morris to Keynes and Graeber, he stresses the potential for the transformation of work beyond capitalism. He rejects the idea that high-quality work can only be open to a few while the majority are condemned to menial tasks and sets out an agenda for shortening the working week while also making work a site of creativity, usefulness and joy for all. This erudite book combines razor-sharp analysis with a compelling agenda for radical change. It’s essential reading for anyone interested in the future of their work.

Navigating Life with Epilepsy aims to provide clear and reliable information about epilepsy, including what (definition), how (pathophysiology), who (epidemiology), and why (etiology).

The Digital Student's Book Pack provides an access code to the Digital Student's Book and Student's Resource Centre which includes the Class audio, Workbook audio, Life skills and Flipped classroom videos, Culture worksheets and access to a downloadable Macmillan Reader.show more

Exploring themes of identity and technology, this unique musical features two one-act stories. In the first, a homeless woman’s consciousness is transferred into a beautiful android, raising questions about self and society. The second story follows a scientist whose life is transformed by the sudden appearance of a holographic image of a long-deceased woman, blending elements of romance and the supernatural. Both narratives delve into the implications of advanced technology on human experience and connection.

Challenging conventional views, this book presents a fresh assessment of work's theoretical analysis, exploring its nature and evolution. It delves into the relationship between work and human well-being, offering an original perspective that prompts readers to reconsider their understanding of work's significance in life.

The Student's Book is a beautifully designed book which has topic-based units that focus on exams and concerns of the age group such as going to university, leaving home and future careers. There are exam sections after every two units, along with extra activity sections in the back of the book.

Helps students prepare and practise for their school-leaving exams and equips them with lifelong learning and study skills. Taking an inductive approach to Grammar, this title revises and extends the students' knowledge of grammar and vocabulary through varied skills-based activities that recycle, revise, evaluate and develop language skills.

Studies the rise and fall of the Yellow Press. This book documents the fierce competition that characterized yellow journalism, the social realities and trends that contributed to its success (and its ultimate demise), its accomplishments for good or ill, and its long-term legacy.