Children’s / Teenage general interest: Work, politics and society

From growing up in India and studying in London to becoming a political activist in South Africa and taking on the battle for independence in India, Mahatma Gandhi's legacy has lived on well beyond his years.

As a child in Pakistan, Malala made a wish for a magic pencil that she could use to redraw reality.

DK Reads Emergency is part of DK's three-level reading scheme to get kids reading and learn how to read at home.

DK Reads Emergency is part of DK's three-level reading scheme to get kids reading and learn how to read at home.

This practical careers handbook helps you get to grips with the job market - packed with job inspiration and advice for career developmentWhether you want to know how to get into your dream career, need help understanding the job market or you simply don't know where to start your job search, The Careers Handbook is packed with advice and inspiration to find the perfect job for you!

Take the fun personality quiz, Q&As and tests to discover the real you!

American democracy was founded on the belief that ultimate power rests in an informed citizenry.

A splendid account of the Supreme Court's rulings on race in the first half of the twentieth century, From Jim Crow To Civil Rights earned rave reviews and won the Bancroft Prize for History in 2005.

Become a little expert in how the country is run!

With a government plagued by systemic ills and deep ideological divides, democracy, as we know it, is in jeopardy.

With a government plagued by systemic ills and deep ideological divides, democracy, as we know it, is in jeopardy.

This handy pocket guide explains the core concepts of democracy in a clear A-Z format.

A splendid account of the Supreme Court's rulings on race in the first half of the twentieth century, From Jim Crow To Civil Rights earned rave reviews and won the Bancroft Prize for History in 2005.

American democracy was founded on the belief that ultimate power rests in an informed citizenry.

By exposing the sickening conditions people with mental illness endured in jails, almshouses, and basement cells, Dorothea Dix (1802-1887) single-handedly transformed the U.

Over the course of 20 years and eight editions, the goals of the book have remained the same: to prepare students to participate in evaluative activities within their organizations, become beginning critical producers and consumers of the professional evaluative literature, and reap the benefits of more advanced evaluation courses and texts.

Over the course of 20 years and eight editions, the goals of the book have remained the same: to prepare students to participate in evaluative activities within their organizations, become beginning critical producers and consumers of the professional evaluative literature, and reap the benefits of more advanced evaluation courses and texts.

From finding that first stroke of genius to how to make your idea happen, this book shows that whatever you want, you really can do it.

With queen bees, drama queens and cliquey teens girl friendships can be tough!

Fort Breendonk was built in the early 1900s to protect Antwerp, Belgium, from possible German invasion.

* Winner of the Southern Schools Book Awards 2025, shortlisted for the UKLA Books Prize 2025 and the Carnegie Medal 2025.

Step inside the life of Rita the librarian as she tries to organize the librarys birthday party, in this title from the Busy People series.

Korean Celebrations takes young readers on an exciting exploration of Korea's colorful festivals and family celebrationswonderful days that are filled with exciting activities and delicious foods.

Teens interested in preparing for a career in the arts will find this introductory resource invaluable as it is the first book to guide them long before they apply to college or seek a position in their field.