Ben White Livres

Updated and expanded edition of best-selling introduction to the Israel- Palestine conflict.

After decades of occupation and creeping annexation, Israel has created an apartheid, one state reality in historic Palestine. Peace efforts have failed because of one, inconvenient truth: the Israeli maximum on offer does not meet the Palestinian minimum, or the standards of international law.But while the situation on the ground is bleak, Ben White argues that there are widening cracks in Israel's traditional pillars of support. Opposition to Israeli policies and even critiques of Zionism are growing in Jewish communities, as well as amongst Western progressives. The election of Donald Trump has served as a catalyst for these processes, including the transformation of Israel from a partisan issue into one that divides the US establishment. Meanwhile, the Palestinian-led boycott campaign is gathering momentum, prompting a desperate backlash by Israel and its allies.With sharp analysis, Ben White says now is the time to plot a course that avoids the mistakes of the past - a way forward beyond apartheid in Palestine. The solution is not partition and ethnic separation, but equality and self-determination - for all.

In this beautiful, heartfelt picture book, a young girl moves from a small village to a big city in China, where she longs to find a friend...and ultimately meets someone very much like her.Liling and her family have moved from their rural farm to an overwhelming urban city. Because of Chinese law, Liling can't go to school and spends her days with Mama or Baba at work. At the playground, the other children throw sand at her and tease her old red coat and dirty shoes.But after she shares a smile with a girl in a bright yellow jacket who lives in an apartment beneath hers, Liling has a big idea! She draws a picture and lowers it down to the girl--Qiqi--who returns it with a drawing of her own. When the new friends meet face to face, Liling takes Qiqi's hand, and they walk bravely into the park--together.With luscious watercolor illustrations and lovely poetic text, this achingly beautiful story is about our universal desire for connection, and the comfort we feel when we find a true friend.

Exploring themes of resilience and defiance, this book delves into the lives of characters who confront societal norms and expectations. Set against a backdrop of challenging circumstances, it highlights their struggles and triumphs as they navigate personal and collective battles. The narrative intertwines their stories, showcasing the power of community and the importance of standing up for one's beliefs. With a blend of poignant moments and thought-provoking insights, the book invites readers to reflect on the nature of resistance and the pursuit of justice.

Exploring the depths of human emotion, the narrative delves into the protagonist's inner turmoil as they confront profound wounds from the past. The story promises a powerful journey through the complexities of feelings, revealing how unresolved pain can lead to a cathartic release. With evocative language, it invites readers to experience the tidal wave of emotions that accompany healing and self-discovery.

Set against a backdrop of political turmoil and personal strife, the narrative explores the devastating effects of war on individuals and families. The characters grapple with loss and betrayal while navigating a world filled with shifting allegiances. Their journeys reveal deep emotional scars and the struggle for redemption amidst chaos. Themes of resilience and the quest for identity are woven throughout, highlighting the enduring human spirit in the face of overwhelming odds.

Updated and expanded edition of a popular introduction to the Israel-Palestine conflict.

The Next Big Thing in School Improvement brings together the unique perspectives of a policy analyst, a headteacher, and a classroom teacher, to explain why it is that the school system often resists our attempts to improve it. This is a book about educational fads, why they arise, and how we might learn to live with them.

By the time the computer entered the architectural scene, its place had been prepared by decades of avant-gardist experimentation. The modernist programme of rationalising creative practice took a decidedly bureaucratic turn between the 1930s and 1960s. While attempting to crack the code of artistic genius in hopes of democratising the creation of better environments, a repertoire of algorithmic techniques emerged. Matthew Allen shows how, by reformulating their disciplines in terms of flowcharting procedures developed for scientific management, artists and architects enacted a paradigm shift, replacing composition with organisation as the basis for design.