Julian Brown

In August 2012 the South African police - at the encouragement of mining capital, and with the support of the political state - intervened to end a week-long strike at the Lonmin platinum mine in Marikana, in South Africa's NorthWest Province. On the afternoon of Thursday, 16 August, they police shot and killed 34 men. Hundreds more were injured, some shot as they fled. None posed a threat to any police officer. Recognised by many as an event of international significance in stories of global politics and labour relations, the perspectives of the miners has however been almost missing from published accounts. This book, for the first time, brings into focus the mens' lives - and deaths - telling the stories of those who embarked on the strike, those who were killed, and of the family members who have survived to fight for the memories of their loved ones. It places the strike in the context of South Africa's long history of racial and economic exclusion, explaining how the miners came to be in Marikana, how their lives were ordinarily lived, and the substance of their complaints. It shows how the strike developed from an initial gathering into a mass movement of more than 3,000 workers. It discusses the violence of the strike and explores the political context of the state's response, and the eagerness of the police to collaborate in suppressing the strike.Recounting the events of the massacre in unprecedented detail, the book sets out how each miner died and everything we know about the police operation. Finally, Brown traces the aftermath: the attempts of the families of the deceased to identify and bury their dead, and then the state's attempts to spin a narrative that placed all blame on the miners; the subsequent Commission of Inquiry - and its failure to resolve any real issues; and the solidarity politics that have emerged since.

A People's History

Marikana

In the past 7 decades, Karl has been in the fashion industry. He has created countless pieces and created unexpected things for the fashion industry. Those who hold the reins of 2 fashion houses in the A-level whether it is the Italian brand Fendi (started in 1965) and the legendary luxury brand Chanel (started in 1983) and also created his own fashion line, Karl Lagerfeld. With a tireless work attitude, his sketch and his quotes still hit in people mind. Let's appreciate his work through "One Of A Karl: Karl Lagerfeld Badass Fashion Quotes and His Own Fabulous sketches"

One of a Karl: Karl Lagerfeld Badass Fashion Quotes and His Own Fabulous Sketches

In the past 7 decades, Karl has been in the fashion industry. He has created countless pieces and created unexpected things for the fashion industry. Those who hold the reins of 2 fashion houses in the A-level whether it is the Italian brand Fendi (started in 1965) and the legendary luxury brand Chanel (started in 1983) and also created his own fashion line, Karl Lagerfeld. With a tireless work attitude, his sketch and his quotes still hit in people mind. Let's appreciate his work through "Karl Lagerfeld: King of Fashion"

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This new edition of the highly successful Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Level 1 workbook provides complete coverage of the QCF National Occupational Standards at Level 1 as set by the IMI and is in-line with VRQ and NVQ qualifications. Learners will be inspired by the full-colour diagrams and images illustrating key techniques and the Tip Boxes, weblinks, activities and questions will ensure learners have full understanding of all the essential information. This easy to use, easy to follow workbook ensures learners have all the theoretical and practice knowledge in preparation for further study or the world of work.

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Discusses the background of the superstring theory and shares interviews with some of the physicists working on a unified theory of nature

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