Bøger om North West England

Reshaping Youth Participation reframes discussions around youth political, social, civic, and cultural participation. Drawing upon insights on democracy and citizenship, self-organising and protest movements, and arts activism as engaged social activism, the chapters consider the youth participation spaces in which young people find voice and action-spaces that are part of existing forms of participation, and newly emergent spaces that challenge existing systems.Set in Manchester, Reshaping Youth Participation contextualises youth participation in a major UK city known for its activism and regional devolution, alongside studies from partner European cities.Exploring the participation of young people in 'adult spaces', of young people who are pursuing a new politics and ideological change, of marginalised young people, and of young people utilising the creative arts as a 'lived politics', the authors argue that youth participation provides a vital addition to sustaining and developing political, social, and democratic life in cities.Celebrating youth participation and its myriad forms, triumphs, and challenges, this edited collection provides much needed innovative thinking to the study of youth participation. It is an important contribution for young people themselves, academics, policymakers, local policy experts and makers, local activists, and community advocates.

Sabrina Verjee is an ultrarunning phenomenon. In June 2021, on her fourth attempt, she became the first person to climb the Lake District's 214 Wainwright hills in under six days, running 325 miles with a colossal 36,000 metres of ascent. Where There's a Hill is a frank and inspirational account of how one woman ran her way into the record books.

A fallen woman. An opportunity for redemption. But at what cost?Sheffield, 1867. It's the height of a long-running and violent campaign known as the Outrages, where murderous acts are carried out on behalf of a rogue union leader. Louisa Leigh, a former maid-of-all-work, is trapped into prostitution and desperate for money to escape. She befriends Ginny Hinchcliffe, a young widow who will do whatever it takes to break free from a life of servitude to her in-laws. The two women become entangled with Joe Crookes, henchman to the man responsible for the Outrages. Joe is looking for a way out even if that means betraying those closest to him. With a single act, Louisa's freedom would be paid for. But it's not just her life on the line, and she'll need to decide if she can live with the choices she's about to make... A sensationally compelling and gritty saga, for fans of Emma Hornby, Libby Ashworth and Kitty Neale. Praise for Joanne Clague'A powerful and absorbing story. Her passion for the era shines through.' Emma Hornby'A fabulous new saga author!' AnneMarie Brear'Combines real people and fictional characters in a story both tragic and inspiring.' Libby Ashworth'Terrific characters and an exciting storyline kept me turning the pages, eager to find out what happened next.' Lesley Eames'The Ragged Valley delivers a captivating insight into a part of Sheffield history long forgotten. An authentic story with motivating characters.' Sylvia Broady 'Written with passion and attention to detail, Clague leaves no stone unturned... a must read for saga fans.' Andie Newton, USA Today bestselling author of The Girls from the Beach 'A compelling story... The Girl at Change Alley is a must-read for all historical fiction readers.' Reader review'A fabulous book that draws you into the story from the very first chapter. The characters Louisa and Ginny were wonderful... you really wanted it to end well for them.' Reader review 'This is a total five stars for me... historical fiction at its best.' Reader review'I adored this book. These characters are so real that when the unthinkable happens... it's truly gut-wrenching.' Reader review'It had me hooked from the first page. The writing is gorgeous and the characters instantly come alive. It's a wonderful romance with a lot of heart. A beautifully written book that I highly recommend for lovers of saga, romance or historical novels.' Reader review

Animals have featured in the lives and cultures of the people of Merseyside since the dawn of time, and in so many ways. Beastly Merseyside describes this, and tells wonderful stories about these animals, and about the roles they have played. Horses have carried us and our weaponry into battle for millennia, right up to the wars of the twentieth century. They have ploughed our fields, carried our goods, and pulled our carts, wagons, carriages, stagecoaches, canal barges, buses, trams, and ambulances. We have been racing horses on Merseyside for centuries. We have hunted animals for food, from rabbits and ducks to those great leviathans of the sea, the whales. Liverpool's whaling fleet was once one of the most important in Britain. We have also hunted, and in some cases still hunt, animals simply for 'sport'. This has included dog-fighting, cockfighting, bear and bull baiting, as well as fox hunting, hare coursing, and shooting. Animals have entertained us on the streets, in the days of dancing bears and organ grinders' monkeys; in circuses; and in the very many zoos we have had on Merseyside, again over many centuries. Animals have also rescued us, provided comfort to us, and helped us to see and hear. In Beastly Merseyside, popular local historian Ken Pye tells tales about the likes of Mickey the Chimp, Liverpool's own 'King Kong'; the execution of Rajah the Elephant; Pongo the Man Monkey; the amazing Hale Duck Decoy; the 'Lion in the Wheelbarrow'; the nineteenth-century Knowsley Great Aviary and the modern safari park; and why and how the Liver Bird became the emblem of Liverpool. Full of well-researched, informative, and entertaining facts, this book really shows just how vital a role animals of all kinds have played, and continue to play, in our lives and communities.

All-in-one hiking route guide, route maps and accommodations for this classic 191-mile walk across northern England from the Irish Sea to the North Sea, inspired by Alfred Wainwright. Includes 109 large-scale maps (3 1/8 inches to 1 mile); 10 town plans and 14 overview maps. Full details of all accommodations and campsites, restaurants and pubs; plus full public transport information. Includes day-walks.

Les Voyages de Gulliver marquent un sommet de la satire sociale et politique au travers d'éléments mêlant, sur le mode du pamphlet ou de la description narrative, de la philosophie, de la logique, du fantastique et de la science-fiction.Le roman a été écrit par Swift après le krach de 1720. Il avait acheté des actions de la Compagnie des mers du Sud pour 1 000 livres. La spéculation avait fait passer la valeur d'une action de 128 livres à 1 050 livres, avant de s'effondrer ruinant bon nombre de commerçants britanniques. Cet accroissement puis cette miniaturisation de la richesse en un temps très court a dû donner à Swift l'idée des changements de taille relative de son personnage principal qui serait une métaphore de ce krach en donnant à Swift l'occasion de se moquer des travers de la société de son temps.Cette oeuvre, écrite à la première personne, est divisée en quatre parties : le voyage à Lilliput, qui représente la cité des nains ; le voyage à Brobdingnag, qui représente la cité des géants ; le voyage à Laputa ; le voyage au pays des Houyhnhnms.

The gripping second novel from R.P. Bolton, author of The Perfect House.My precious daughter. You have no idea how dangerous the world is. No idea of the horrors I've shielded you from. The things I've endured . . . our past.We've been happy. We've been hidden. We've been safe.But our perfect life is about to come crashing down.Because they've found me. And they're about to reveal my darkest secret . . . to you.I'll do anything to protect you, darling, because if you knew - I'd lose you forever.You can never discover what I've done . . . or what I'm willing to do to keep you safe.A nail-biting new psychological thriller perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell and Shalini Boland.

A collection of words of wit and wisdom by and about the managers, players and officials of Manchester City Football Club.