social classes

Focuses on the everyday life and concerns of selected classes of people of the Roman Empire from the rulers and Roman citizens down to hostages and slaves. Illustrated with photographs of ancient artifacts and period artwork.

Determined to focus on work rather than books, as his father had, twelve-year-old Patrick Waters leaves Belfast as a steward on the Titanic, but the very wealthy Harry Widener arranges to tutor him, drawing Patrick into association with thieves seeking Harry's very rare edition of Francis Bacon's Essays.

Collection of twenty-four essays that considers social classes in schooling, family life, and social structure.

"This collection of fresh essays seeks to examine the intersection of baseball and social class, pointing to the conclusion that America's game, infused from its origins with a democratic mythos and founded on high-minded principles of meritocracy, is nonetheless fraught with problematic class contradictions"--Provided by publisher.

A critique of white American class structure, arguing that the paths of social mobility that once advanced the nation are now serving to further isolate an elite upper class while enforcing a growing and resentful white underclass.

A graphic novel adaptation of Jane Austen's "Sense and Sensibility" that follows the hardships, romances, and heartbreaks of sisters Elinor and Marianne Dashwood.

Diana and Elizabeth Holland, two of Manhattan's favorite socialites, show new signs of maturity as Elizabeth tries to deal with a secret from the past, and Diana is forced to make a decision about her future; meanwhile, Carolina finds that money can buy happiness, and Penelope learns the pleasures of life without Henry.

After the death of Elizabeth Holland, all of New York speculates about her unfortunate demise and wonders what role her mischievous sister, Diana, and notorious cad Henry Schoonmaker played in the events leading up to her death.

At the dawn of the twentieth century, several families in New York remain stunned by the antics of mischievous socialites, including Henry, Penelope, and Lina.

Explores the impact the growing role of creativity has had on the American economy, explaining how creative people are gradually changing American society, its values, tastes, relationships, careers, and cities.