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Considers the social life of cars as represented on TV.

The narrative emphasizes the significance of honesty and the essence of true friendship, highlighting that while one may feel beautiful, there are always others who may surpass them in beauty and talent. It explores the dangers of overconfidence and self-praise, illustrating how such attitudes can lead to isolation from others.

An exciting adventure set in revolutionary France which tells the true story of a swashbuckling hero Thomas-Alexandre Dumas, whose mother was an enslaved African woman and whose father was a French noble. Alex is happy living with his brothers and sister on his father's farm on Haiti but his father wants to go back to France and can't afford to take his mixed-race children with him. Soon, Alex must fight for his freedom... and that of France. From a slave on the streets of Port au Prince to a general in the French army

How one woman masterminded slave resistance against the British in eighteenth-century Jamaica - the incredible true story of Queen Nanny and the Maroons. Part of the True Adventure series!1720. Blue Mountains, windward Jamaica. High above the army camps and plantations of the British Empire, a group of ex-slaves - called Maroons - are building a new home for themselves. When British soldiers enter the forests to hunt them down, one of the Maroons will lead the fight against them - Queen Nanny, a 'wise woman' with a reputation for ancient obeah magic, and a guerrilla fighter of genius. Under her generalship, her people will make a do-or-die defence of their freedom. Featuring exciting historical materials that bring this true story to life: maps, timelines and extra information about Queen Nanny and the Maroons, and their fight against British colonialism

The book explores how shifts in internet usage and accessibility are ushering in a new era that redefines our understanding of television. It challenges existing language and concepts related to the medium, suggesting that traditional frameworks are inadequate in addressing the evolving landscape of online TV. Through this lens, it examines the implications of these changes on media consumption and communication.

The collection features ten original short stories that highlight inspiring female characters, crafted by acclaimed women writers to mark the centenary of women's suffrage in the UK. Each narrative celebrates women's empowerment and resilience. Additionally, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Camfed, an organization dedicated to addressing poverty and inequality through educational support for women in developing countries, further emphasizing the book's commitment to women's rights and education.

12-year old Nathaniel is a slave, sent to England. Life in London is tough and Nat seizes the first opportunity to escape. He hears the story of The Zong, a ship where the crew murdered 133 slaves. Will the world continue to turn a blind eye to the horrors of slavery? And can Nat really evade his masters forever?

A thrilling fictionalised account of the life of Matthew Henson, the first African-American man to travel to the North Pole, from the Carnegie nominated author Catherine Johnson.

Exploring the transformative potential of teachers, this book delves into the qualities that distinguish exceptional educators and the impactful teacher-learner relationships that shape students' lives. It examines how these influential teachers are affected by their immediate school environment and the broader New Zealand educational system. Focusing on Technology educators in Greater Christchurch, the research highlights their efforts to implement innovative and personalized pedagogies aimed at benefiting every learner in their care.

From the trailers and promos that surround film and television to the ads and brand videos that are sought out and shared, promotional media have become a central part of contemporary screen life. Promotional Screen Industries is the first book to explore the sector responsible for this thriving area of media production. With case studies on mobile communication, television, film and live events, this timely book offers a compelling examination of the industrial configurations and media forms, such as ads, apps, promos, trailers, digital shorts, branded entertainment and experiential media, that define promotional screen culture at the beginning of the twenty-first century.