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Jeremy Williams

    This author explores the intersection of social and environmental issues through their writing and activism. Drawing on international experiences, their work emphasizes the practical application of sustainable living and unconventional approaches to environmental challenges. Their blog has become a leading source of inspiration for green initiatives.

    The economics of arrival
    Detroit: The Black Bottom Community
    Max Counts to a Million
    Climate Change Is Racist
    Running Backward
    Push Nevahda and the Vicious Circle
    • 2022

      Do you like epic quests of amazing counting?Do you dislike global pandemics, being stuck at home, and the number 7?Then I have a story for you. It’s about how I counted to a million during lockdown – with help from Mum and Dad, friends and neighbours, and Grandad. And some birds. And a bucket of marbles. And an awesome TV reporter.Sometimes, just keeping on going makes you a hero.Eight-year-old Max is counting to a million. Normally, school or having anything interesting to do would get in the way, but school is shut and everyone has to stay home because the UK is in its first lockdown. Max’s dad works at the hospital and counting helps Max with missing him, but as the pandemic progresses and Max’s grandad journeys through his own battle with the virus, what starts as a distraction turns into record-breaking effort that brings Max’s community together.Suitable for readers aged 7 up, this poignant, uplifting story reflects the experiences shared by so many during the Covid pandemic and celebrates how ordinary people accomplish epic things

      Max Counts to a Million
    • 2021

      Climate Change Is Racist

      • 208 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
      4.3(573)Add rating

      'Will open the minds of even the most ardent denier of climate change and/or systemic racism. If there's one book that will help you to be an effective activist for climate justice, it's this one.' - Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu, author of This is Why I Resist

      Climate Change Is Racist
    • 2020

      Running Backward

      • 386 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      In a quest to reunite with his deceased father, Julian Wilson, an exceptional African-American high school senior, invents the first time travel device. However, his plans are disrupted when his younger brother Darius, a charismatic fitness enthusiast, learns of Julian's creation and seeks to use it for his own purposes. The story explores themes of family dynamics, ambition, and the consequences of tampering with time.

      Running Backward
    • 2018

      The economics of arrival

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      In this ground-breaking book, Trebeck and Williams challenge us to make ourselves at home with economic wealth, to ensure that everyone is included. They explore the possibility of `Arrival', urging us to move from enlarging the economy to improving it, and the benefits this would bring for all.

      The economics of arrival
    • 2009

      Detroit: The Black Bottom Community

      • 128 pages
      • 5 hours of reading
      4.2(20)Add rating

      The narrative explores the development of Black Bottom from 1914 to 1951, highlighting its significance as a refuge for Black migrants escaping Southern racism. This community transformed into a vibrant social, cultural, and economic hub during the World Wars, embodying resilience and the spirit of self-help among its residents. Despite facing numerous challenges, the struggles of Black Bottom's inhabitants fostered a strong sense of unity, ultimately shaping it into a robust and viable community marked by both triumph and adversity.

      Detroit: The Black Bottom Community
    • 2008

      Push Nevahda and the Vicious Circle

      Scenes from a Random Life

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Set against the backdrop of a vibrant bar scene, a diverse group of individuals engages in heated discussions about social issues, cultural identity, and political activism. This eclectic crew, including cantankerous college students and aspiring poets, focuses on organizing a protest against a local supermarket known for selling poor-quality meat. Personal dynamics emerge, particularly with a new member, Melina, who struggles with her identity and superiority complex. The narrative explores themes of community, race, and the complexities of leadership within the black experience.

      Push Nevahda and the Vicious Circle