***Winner of the 2023 Orwell Prize for Reporting Homelessness*** ***Winner of an RSL Giles St Aubyn Award for Non-Fiction*** ‘Part memoir, part howl of fury’ GUARDIAN ‘Enrich[es] our impoverished sociological imagination’ TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT ‘Raw and compelling’ FINANCIAL TIMES ‘Shows the human cost of a genuinely Kafka-esque bureaucratic system’ NEW STATESMAN At once a powerful memoir, unflinching polemic and probing investigation into modern homelessness in the UK, by award-winning investigative journalist Daniel Lavelle Daniel Lavelle left care at the age of nineteen, and experienced homelessness for the first time not long after. So began a life spent navigating social services that were not fit for purpose, leaving Daniel and many like him slipping through the cracks. In Down and Out, Daniel draws on his own experiences – as well as those of the witty, complex, hopeful individuals he has encountered who have been shunned or forgotten by the state that is supposed to provide for them – in order to shine a powerful light on this dire situation. Down and Out is a true state-of-the-nation examination of modern homelessness: assessing its significance, its precursors and causes, as well as the role played by government, austerity, charities, and other systems in perpetuating this crisis. Ultimately, it seeks to ask how we as a society might change our practices and attitudes so that, one day, we can bring this injustice to an end. More praise for Down and Out: ‘Ruthless and raw ‘ DAVID LAMMY, author of TRIBES ‘A vital voice . . . A book for every politician, policy maker and reader who wants a fairer and kinder country’ FRANCES RYAN, author of CRIPPLED ‘Anyone interested in homelessness should read this book’ SIMON HATTENSTONE, journalist ‘A valuable and damning personal tale of how the system fails our kids’ EMILY KENWAY, author of THE TRUTH ABOUT MODERN SLAVERY
The Worsted Monster by Edward Gorey (a play!)
That's right-- why just sit around freezing with boredom all winter when instead while trapped indoors you could be theatrically productive and putting on your own tiny stage productions! And we can't think of a better way to kick off your homespun DIY season of live performances than with The Worsted Monster, written by Edward Gorey. Efficiency is key as the script is thankfully only 2 pages long, and meanwhile, your visual budget is next to nothing as you will also already have everything required: full color back-drops / sets / scenery, props, and yes, even the actors already in…
Welsh Corgi Baseball Hat, Jack Russell, Corgi Gifts, Pet Lover Gifts, Corgi Mom Hats, Corgi Dad Caps, Embroidered unisex Distressed Dad Hat
Expand your headwear collection with this fashionable dad hat. With a slightly distressed brim and crown fabric, it’ll add just the right amount of edge to your look. For a quick and easy outfit pair it with slacks, your favorite jeans, and a sports tee. • 100% pre-shrunk cotton twill • Soft crown • 6 sewn eyelets • 6 stitched rows on the brim • 6-panel unstructured cap with a low profile • Seamed front panel without buckram • Adjustable hook and loop closure • Blank product sourced from China 📦 Shipping & Handling Times • Domestic: Please allow up…
PRINT Golden Doodle Goldendoodle Art Print of Dog Oil Painting Gift / Mary Sparrow of Hanging the Moon the Golden Girl – Etsy
8x10 “The Golden Girl” (Golden-Doodle) Printed on Unstretched Canvas OR Heavy weight water color paper Each Print has a white border around it so that it can be mounted on a panel or stretcher bars for framing OR can be framed as is in a regular frame with matt and glass. Any Canvas Print is also available on heavyweight paper direct from the artist in 8x10 or smaller and signed. (canvas prints and needlepoints are mailed from our other address and will not be signed) If you prefer a signed paper print, check the shop or contact us and Mary…
Celebrate American Eagle Day
National American Eagle Day is coming up quickly on June 20th! It's a day to honor our national symbol and learn about this magnificent bird.
Fireworks Oobleck: A Mini Unit Study of Fireworks & Non-Newtonian –
Mix up some fireworks oobleck goop and learn about non-Newtonian fluids, fireworks, and our nation's birthday in this no stress, super easy one day mini unit study for preschoolers up to fifth grade. #fireworks #sensory #fourthofjuly #homeschoolsummerschool #unitstudy #elementary #preschool
Circle Pot Holder
If you're tired of making square or rectangle potholders, try this quick and easy version of the age-old potholder to update your kitchen decor.
Modern Architecture – The Ecorium Project (4 pics)
The National Ecological Institute of South Korea recently released plans for a large-scale nature reserve. Designed by architectural firm SAMOO, the
Guide to Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Check out this local expert guide to the best things to do in Cuyahoga Valley National Park, the only national park in Ohio.
Always in Our Hearts Welsh Corgi Magnet – 2″ x 1.5″ Laser Engraved Basswood
Magnet Details: - Magnet is engraved with an image of a Corgi with "Always in our hearts" text. - Please note: basswood is a natural material and grain color may vary on each piece. - Laser engraving ensures the design is permanent and will not fade. - Measures 2" x 1.5" - Arrives in a gift box Shipping and Customization Details: - All non-customized orders are shipped within 1 to 2 business days from Texas, US - Shipping time frames may become a bit longer as gift-giving holidays approach. Let us know if something is needed by a certain day…
