Lads

Author : Dave Itzkoff
Publisher : Villard
ISBN 13 : 1588364313
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Lads written by Dave Itzkoff and published by Villard. This book was released on 2004-09-07 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "What I wanted after college was a job and my own apartment, but what I needed was a good comeuppance, and that’s what I got." When Dave Itzkoff graduated from Princeton in 1998–the first member of his family to earn a college degree–he expected to be rewarded with a career, and a life, that mattered. Instead, he ended up convinced that he was selling the entire institution of manhood down the river. After a series of personal and professional experiences stripped him of any lingering sense of entitlement, Itzkoff found himself working as an editor at Maxim, the pugnacious frontrunner in a new breed of men’s periodicals dubbed "lad magazines." There, he was initiated into a culture of heavily retouched girlie pictorials, dirty jokes, disingenuous sex advice, and shopping guides for expensive electronic gadgetry. And as Maxim continued its inexorable rise to become the most successful men’s magazine in modern publishing history, Itzkoff was left wondering what his work–and his life–really meant. Lads is the hilarious, heartbreaking story of Dave Itzkoff's efforts to define himself as a man while working at a magazine that was purveying a vision of young manhood–a state of perpetual adolescence–that was seductive to all but viable for none. Lads takes us deep inside one young man’s struggle with identity, responsibility, and sexuality, in an unsparingly candid account of how men really relate to one another, as fathers and sons, as employers and employees, as colleagues and friends. Lads is trenchant. Lads is perceptive. Lads is alarmingly funny. This is an unforgettable debut from a young writer of astounding talent.

Author : Carolyn Jackson
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
ISBN 13 : 0335225918
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book EBOOK: Lads and Ladettes in School written by Carolyn Jackson and published by McGraw-Hill Education (UK). This book was released on 2006-06-16 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FIRST PRIZE WINNER of the SOCIETY FOR EDUCATIONAL STUDIES book award 2006 "As a practising youth worker and researcher, I found this book a fascinating and engaging read…It provides a useful analysis and exploration of the classed and gendered ‘anti-school’ ethic in place presently within many schools, and it will provide a meaningful analysis for academics, policymakers and practitioners and anyone with an interest in gender, education and young people." Fin Cullen, Goldsmiths College, Review in Gender and Education "I would [therefore] urge everyone concerned with what is happening in schools to read this book, with its fascinating data and nuanced arguments." Heather Mendick, London Metropolitan University - Review in British Journal of Educational Studies This innovative book looks at how and why girls and boys adopt ‘laddish’ behaviours in schools. It examines the ways in which students negotiate pressures to be popular and ‘cool’ in school alongside pressures to perform academically. It also deals with the fears of academic and social failure that influence pupils’ school lives and experiences. Drawing extensively on the voices of students in secondary schools, it explores key questions about laddish behaviours, such as: Are girls becoming more laddish – and if so, which girls? Do boys and girls have distinctive versions of laddishness? What motivates laddish behaviours? What are the consequences of laddish behaviours for pupils? What are the implications for teachers and schools? The author weaves together key contemporary theories and research on masculinities and femininities with social psychological theories and research on academic motives and goals, in order to understand the complexities of girls’ and boys’ behaviours. This topical book is key reading for students, academics and researchers in education, sociology and psychology, as well as school teachers and education policy makers.

Author : Paul R. Bleda
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 28 pages
Book Rating : 4.8K/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Simulating Various Moon Illumination Levels with Light-attenuating Devices (LADS) written by Paul R. Bleda and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Samuel Rutherford Crockett
Publisher : London : Bliss Sands
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Lads' Love written by Samuel Rutherford Crockett and published by London : Bliss Sands. This book was released on 1897 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : William Henry Winslow
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Naval Lads and Lassies in War with Dixie written by William Henry Winslow and published by . This book was released on 1911 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Nat Gould
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 3368932403
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Lad of Mettle written by Nat Gould and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-09-12 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original.

Author : Lillian Taiz
Publisher : Univ of North Carolina Press
ISBN 13 : 080787566X
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hallelujah Lads and Lasses written by Lillian Taiz and published by Univ of North Carolina Press. This book was released on 2002-11-25 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: So strongly associated is the Salvation Army with its modern mission of service that its colorful history as a religious movement is often overlooked. In telling the story of the organization in America, Lillian Taiz traces its evolution from a working-class, evangelical religion to a movement that emphasized service as the path to salvation. When the Salvation Army crossed the Atlantic from Britain in 1879, it immediately began to adapt its religious culture to its new American setting. The group found its constituency among young, working-class men and women who were attracted to its intensely experiential religious culture, which combined a frontier-camp-meeting style with working-class forms of popular culture modeled on the saloon and theater. In the hands of these new recruits, the Salvation Army developed a remarkably democratic internal culture. By the turn of the century, though, as the Army increasingly attempted to attract souls by addressing the physical needs of the masses, the group began to turn away from boisterous religious expression toward a more "refined" religious culture and a more centrally controlled bureaucratic structure. Placing her focus on the membership of the Salvation Army and its transformation as an organization within the broader context of literature on class, labor, and women's history, Taiz sheds new light on the character of American working-class culture and religion in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

Author : Allan Finlay
Publisher : Amazon Digital Services LLC - KDP Print US
ISBN 13 : 9781906722357
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Raggy Arsed Lads written by Allan Finlay and published by Amazon Digital Services LLC - KDP Print US. This book was released on 2017-01-10 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set in a small town of the industrial North of England in the early 1960's, this is a feel good story about the antics of a young man's attempt to make something of himself, with a little the help from the lads in his yard.Thwarted with bad luck and inexperience, their journey of persistence never to miss an opportunity through the hardships of the time, will make you smile.www.facebook.com/RaggyArsedLadsTwitter- @RaggyArsedLads

Author : Jean Morris
Publisher : Pen and Sword
ISBN 13 : 1473866049
Total Pages : 243 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Church Lads' Brigade in the Great War written by Jean Morris and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2015-09-30 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is estimated that around 50,000 Brigade Lads served in the First World War, during which many honors and distinctions were awarded. The Brigade contributed two Service Battalions of the King's Royal Rifle Corps whose members were comprised entirely of past and present members of the Church Lads' Brigade. These were known as ‘Pals’ Battalions. The story of the battalion centers around the experiences of eight men who served and some who died in the Battles of The Somme, Arras and The Lys. In the latter half of the nineteenth century influential Christians were worried about the poor spiritual and physical development of young people. It was at that time that ‘Brigade’ groups began to spring up all over the UK. Walter Mallock Gee, who was Secretary of the Junior Branch of the Church of England Temperance Society and a ‘Volunteer’ Army Officer, founded the Church Lads’ Brigade in 1891. By 1908 the membership of the brigade stood at about 70,000 in 1,300 companies. When the ‘Call to Arms’ came from Field Marshal Horatio Herbert Kitchener in 1914, thousands of Britain’s youth flocked to join the armed forces. Members of the Church Lads’ Brigade joined up in their droves at recruiting stations all over Great Britain. Two Battalions were formed entirely from serving and ex-members of the Church Lad’s Brigade. The 16th (Service) Battalion and later the 19th (Service) Battalion, both sponsored by the Church Lads’ Brigade, became known as ‘The Churchmen’s Battalion’. In 1914 no one could have imagined the horrendous stories that would unfold from the bloody massacre at so many notorious battles across Belgium and the fields of Flanders. Ypres, Passchendale, Somme, Arras, Lys, and the brutal decimation of the battalion during the hell of the fighting at High Wood. No one could have imagined the discomfort and disease brought on by living in a trench full of water for days on end, or ‘over the top’ through acres of knee-high mud. More than 24 of the Church Lads’ Brigade were awarded a Victoria Cross for their bravery, but by 1918 many of those gallant young Lads would not return home. This is their story. The Author and the Publishers acknowledge that some material in this title has been taken from the website www.1914-1918.net without permission or acknowledgement and are grateful to the copyright holder, Chris Baker, for granting this permission retrospectively.

Author : A.E. Housman
Publisher : Namaskar Book
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 91 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Shropshire Lad written by A.E. Housman and published by Namaskar Book. This book was released on 2024-02-02 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Shropshire Lad: Echoes of Rural Melancholy and Youthful Longings: Explore the verses that capture the essence of the Shropshire countryside and the bittersweet emotions of youth. A Shropshire Lad by A.E. Housman: Dive into the picturesque landscapes of rural England with A Shropshire Lad by A.E. Housman. This collection of lyrical poems transports you to the idyllic countryside, capturing the essence of nature's beauty and the fleeting moments that define life's journey. Through evocative verses, Housman delves into themes of youth, love, and the passage of time, creating a tapestry of emotions that resonate across generations. Why This Book? Emotional Connection: Housman's poetry taps into universal emotions – from the joy of youth to the pangs of nostalgia – allowing you to connect deeply with the experiences he portrays. Appreciation for Nature: The vivid imagery in the poems paints a vibrant picture of the English countryside, fostering a greater appreciation for the beauty of the natural world. Reflection and Contemplation: The themes of mortality and transience encourage you to reflect on the fleeting nature of life and the importance of cherishing every moment. Language and Artistry: Engaging with Housman's poetic language enhances your understanding of wordplay and literary techniques, deepening your appreciation for the art of writing. Timeless Wisdom: The wisdom contained within these verses remains relevant, offering insights into the human condition that are as pertinent today as when they were written. Immerse yourself in the lyrical beauty of A Shropshire Lad and embark on a journey of emotions, nature, and introspection.