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'Owen Jones delivers a comprehensive deep dive into the state of the dystopian world we inhabit today, with a fascinating, if not perturbing description as to how we got here... Brace yourself for some hard facts from the UK's most supreme political writer, activist and commentator' – Annie...

A major new investigation into the Bhutto family, examining their influence in Pakistan from the colonial era to the present day. 

This book is a comprehensive guide designed to redefine your relationship with your locks. It is not just about superficial treatments; it’s a manifesto for cultivating vibrant and healthy hair from the inside out. In a world where our tresses are subjected to various stressors, this holistic...

Owen Jones, journalist, author of Chavs and The Establishment, or "that left-wing idiot off the telly", is fed up with the establishment media. After all, it punches down, not up, blames minorities for all the problems in society, and, let's face it, often just parrots the government line. So this podcast is offering something different: speaking truth to power, giving the marginalised a voice, offering hope - and having a laugh along the way. From Michael Sheen to Judith Butler, Prof. Devi Sridhar to Noam Chomsky, Peter Hitchens to Chelsea Manning and Gary Younge to Stewart Lee, the ...

In this chilling collection, five acclaimed authors invite you into a world where the supernatural hides in plain sight. Look closely, and you’ll find it: lurking within an ancient tree, stalking an idyllic beach, and whispering through a friend’s letter. Your curiosity is exactly what...

We're watching films to see what business lessons they can teach us. Join Claire and Al, as they take a lighthearted walk through some of your favourite films, to see if they can give you the skills to earn more money, become more successful and generally be all round better business owners. No serious business films allowed. Cult classics, questionable plots and ridiculous outcomes are welcome. Together, let's become more successful!

In 1981, PK326 was on a routine domestic flight from Karachi, Pakistan when it was hijacked and diverted to Afghanistan.

Tre amici, che erano stati una piccola famiglia gallese, e vivevano in un cottage di una modesta fattoria sulla collina a Brecon nella loro ultima vita, ritornano dall`Annwn ( antico termine gallese che significa Paradiso) per aiutare il popolo gallese nella lotta mondiale contro la piaga...

On 4 January 2011, millionaire businessman and governor of Punjab Salmaan Taseer was shot to death. He had been leading a campaign to amend Pakistan’s blasphemy laws, after an illiterate Christian woman was sentenced to death for blasphemy. Within hours, a Facebook page for the assassin Mumtaz Qadri had over 2000 members. Transferred to jail, Qadri was garlanded with roses by lawyers offering to take his case for free.

Três amigos, que foram uma pequena família galês vivendo em uma casinha de campo numa colina de Brecon em sua vida passada, retornam do Annwn (antiga palavra galesa para Céu) para ajudar Gales e o mundo numa luta contra o mal da falta de abrigo. Alguns chamam eles de Bodhisattvas, alguns...

Este libro se adentra en el polifacético mundo del fútbol, ofreciendo información sobre su rica historia, sus intrincadas tácticas y los extraordinarios relatos acerca de las leyendas que han saltado al terreno de juego. Ya seas un novato que busca comprender los conceptos básicos o un...

In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the common causes of tooth discolouration, explore effective preventive measures, and discuss various treatment options available to restore your smile’s natural brightness. Throughout our daily lives, our teeth are subjected to numerous factors that...

Benvenuto in un mondo di esplorazione sconfinata e di infinite possibilità. Lascia che questo libro, ”Crociere: Guida alle moderne esperienze di navigazione” ti faccia da guida nell'ambito dei viaggi e dell'avventura. Intraprendi un viaggio letterario che trascende l'ordinario e apre le...

Is what you see on TV shaping your idea of what it’s like to be an entrepreneur? Do you watch Homes Under The Hammer and think you could be a property developer? Or The Apprentice and believe you could do a better deal? In this podcast, long time entrepreneur Claire is joined by a fellow business owner to talk about the lies, misrepresentations, and all round bad business advice in a chosen TV programme or film. We’ll cover everything from The Apprentice through to Fireman Sam. Some episodes will be informative, some may be education and others will simply be two business owners having ...

The only lefty Irish podcast worth listening to, discussing politics and other stuff like gambling and anime body pillows. The Pure Class lads are a pair of committed revolutionaries always going around in circles, but at least they aren't squares. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Imagine there is a huge asteroid hurtling towards our beautiful blue planet and before life as we know it comes to end, we can magically click our fingers so you are able to see any theatrical production you want. What would you choose to see for your Last Show on Earth?"West End and Broadway stars John Owen-Jones and Alistair Brammer ask this question of friends and colleagues from the West End, Broadway and beyond - and the answers are often intriguing, usually funny and sometimes bizarre...New episodes every month! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This podcast is all about books, writing books, and book reviews. The episodes, which appear weekly, are written either by a writer or an avid reader. In fact, they are mostly written by me, Owen Jones a professional author of over 1,200 books in forty-odd languages.

'Fantastic, timely, eye-opening' Armando Iannucci, New Statesman, Books of the Year 'Captures a collective sense of anger and awakening' Matt Haig, Observer, Books of the Year Behind our democracy lurks a powerful but unaccountable network of people who wield massive power and reap huge profits...

In this acclaimed investigation, Owen Jones explores how the working class has gone from 'salt of the earth' to 'scum of the earth.' Exposing the ignorance and prejudice at the heart of the chav caricature, he portrays a far more complex reality. The chav stereotype, he argues, is used by governments as a convenient fig leaf to avoid genuine engagement with social and economic problems and to justify widening inequality.

Bringing together some of the most beloved Christian authors and songwriters of today, Faithful guides listeners through the pages of Scripture to increase understanding of how God has always valued the integral role of females and how that shapes the lives of women today.