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.

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.

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.

Gateway je pětidílná učebnice angličtiny určená pro střední školy, pokrývající úrovně A2 až B2+. Připravuje studenty na základní i vyšší úroveň maturity z angličtiny. Učebnice se zaměřuje na rozvoj jazykových dovedností a testových strategií, aby studenti dosáhli co nejlepších výsledků. Díl A2 je vhodný i pro studenty s velmi nízkou znalostí angličtiny, obsahuje Starter Lesson, která připomíná základní učivo jako číslovky, dny v týdnu a sloveso "to be". Učebnice je přizpůsobena pro třídy s různou úrovní pokročilosti. Pracovní sešit obsahuje sekce Grammar extension a Vocabulary extension pro rychlé studenty, aby mohli pokračovat v učení, zatímco pomalejší studenti dokončují své úkoly. Každá z 10 lekcí systematicky rozvíjí mluvení, poslech, čtení a psaní, a pomáhá studentům osvojit si gramatiku a slovní zásobu. Důležité sekce zahrnují Grammar in context, Exam success a Study skills, které učí správným studijním postupům. Oddíly Click onto se zaměřují na mezipředmětové vztahy a multikulturní témata. Každá lekce končí shrnutím gramatiky a slovní zásoby s cvičeními, a po každé sudé lekci je zařazena dvoustrana Gateway to exams, která se věnuje testovým strategiím a formátům úkolů používaných u zkoušek.

"Gateway" is an academically-rich five-level course designed to lead teenage students to success in school-leaving and university entrance exams and prepare them for university and the world of work. The course stimulates the interest of students and teachers by providing cross-curricular and intercultural content that is genuinely interesting, meaningful and thought-provoking. "Gateway" 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, "Gateway" revises and extends the students' active knowledge of grammar and vocabulary through a wealth of varied skills-based activities that recycle, revise, evaluate and develop language skills.

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.

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.