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Princeton University Press Human Capitalism: How Economic Growth Has Made Us Smarter--and More Unequal
What explains the growing class divide between the well educated and everybody else? Noted author Brink Lindsey, a senior scholar at the Kauffman Foundation, argues that it's because economic expansion is creating an increasingly complex world in which only a minority with the right knowledge and skills--the right "human capital"--reap the majority of the economic rewards. The complexity of today's economy is not only making these lucky elites richer--it is also making them smarter. As the economy makes ever-greater demands on their minds, the successful are making ever-greater investments in education and other ways of increasing their human capital, expanding their cognitive skills and leading them to still higher levels of success. But unfortunately, even as the rich are securely riding this virtuous cycle, the poor are trapped in a vicious one, as a lack of human capital leads to family breakdown, unemployment, dysfunction, and further erosion of knowledge and skills. In this brief, clear, and forthright eBook original, Lindsey shows how economic growth is creating unprecedented levels of human capital--and suggests how the huge benefits of this development can be spread beyond those who are already enjoying its rewards.
£12.99
Flapjack Press Best Adventure Ever!
Ten-year-old Dom knows the power of a wonderfully weird imagination. He knows all there is to know about goblins, zombies, ninjas, and the horror of too many mushy peas. Whilst Dom is trying to adjust to moving home, an unexpected event suddenly changes everything. With his whole world turned upside down, how far will he go to be accepted at a new school where attitudes seem very different to anything he has seen before? The story of Dommy B's Best Adventure Ever! is filled with humour and memorable, magical rhymes. It is adapted from the author's exciting poetry-theatre show for children ages 5 and over.
£8.71
Flapjack Press The Story of When Trolls Try to Eat Your Goldfish
In the middle of the night there is a noise - a snuffling and a shuffling and a splintering of wood. A line of Troll prints lead out the door, across the lawn and into the deep, dark forest... Nikki's goldfish, Great Bumbleduke the Third, needs rescuing! Dommy B's adventure for children over 5 is adapted from his high energy, poetry theatre show, and includes puzzles and over 40 b&w illustrations.
£8.05
Flapjack Press The Story of the Dragon Who Hates Poetry
"There is no dragon scarier, no, not in any place. His face looks like his bottom and his bottom like his face!" Rick loves poetry. He thinks it's exciting, funny and imaginative. But all across the land poets are being silenced - by a dragon! How can Rick avoid being eaten and help save the village from this fiery fiend? Dommy B's adventure for children over 5 is adapted from his high energy, poetry theatre show and includes puzzles and over 40 b&w illustrations. It is the third of four exciting stories in his Dragon series.
£8.05
Flapjack Press The Story of Aaaaaaaaaaaaagh Dinosaurs!
A young troll must defend the town from a gang of destructive, deadly dinosaurs! Recruiting allies - a goblin wizard and a snotty, sneezing dragon - does this troll have what it takes to save the day and calm these dangerous dinos' raging reign? Dommy B's latest adventure for children over 5 is adapted from his high energy, 4-star Edinburgh Fringe show, and also includes puzzles and over 40 b&w illustrations. It is the fourth exciting story in his Dragon series.
£8.05
Flapjack Press Tall Tales for Tall Men Who Fall Well Short
Men, hey? Rumbustious buccaneers and fallible flotsam. They set sail upon calm seas and weather storms; they love, they long, they grieve and hopefully find safe harbour. From childhood to supposed adulthood, these simple yet complex creatures battle expectation and seek understanding. It's a fantastical voyage in a changing world where a wave can sometimes be mistaken, but where there are still countless treasures to be found... This book is also intended as a resource to work with young men and men, in enabling them to relate to the different aspects of their lives through the use of planned and evaluated workshops. Adult poetry.
£8.37
Flapjack Press The Story of Spark the Goblin Wizard
"This furry beast excels at casting magic spells!" Spark's magic can transform anything. He'll turn the bogeys up his nose into some pink ribbons and bows. He'll make a gorgeous high heeled shoe out of a pile of donkey poo... But terrible things have started to happen in his forest - wasps, werewolves, spells going disastrously wrong - calamities maybe not even Spark can stop... Full of jammy burps and poems, mild goblin peril and plenty of pictures, The Story of Spark, the Goblin Wizard concludes with a chapter of puzzles and games. Suitable for ages 5+
£8.05
