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Education for Critical Consciousness by Paulo Freire argues that should help people develop “critical consciousness” , the ability to recognize and challenge social, political, and economic oppression rather than passively accept it. Freire criticizes traditional “banking” education, where teachers simply deposit information into students, and instead promotes a dialogical, problem-posing approach in which teachers and learners engage as co-investigators of reality. Through this process, education becomes a form of —reflection combined with action—enabling learners to understand their lived conditions and work toward transforming them. Available now from the World Shop RG1 4PS, Bloomsbury Publishing Books Are My Bag

Available now at the Global Refills- Moore Beer by Bond Brews . It’s a classic English brewed with traditional malts and hops. The name is a clever nod to both “more beer” and Bobby Moore. It’s a great example of how this independent combines traditional brewing with a touch of football-inspired humour. 🍺⚽

Available now at the World Shop - Walter Rodney – A Revolutionary for Our Time by Leo Zeilig. It’s a biography of the Guyanese historian and activist Walter Rodney.
It explains how Rodney combined academic work with political activism, especially around anti-colonial ideas. He argued that and shaped global inequality and underdeveloped colonised regions rather than them simply falling behind.
The book follows his life from Guyana to studying and teaching abroad, his involvement in radical politics across Africa, the Caribbean, and Europe, and his growing influence as a public intellectual. It also covers his assassination in 1980 and reflects on his lasting legacy in debates about , , and postcolonial development. Haymarket Books

New arrivals at the World Shop! A variety of seaweeds supplied by CornishSeaweed . The Cornish Seaweed Company produces a wide variety of sustainably hand-harvested from the Cornish coast, carefully selected and dried to preserve their natural flavour and nutrition. Their range designed to bring rich umami depth to everyday cooking. Grown in clean Atlantic waters and harvested with low-impact methods, their seaweeds are valued for being both highly and a natural way to enhance soups, salads, fish dishes, and meals.

We stock now a variety of made by BalaSport . Bala Sport, a UK-based social enterprise producing high-quality, ethically made footballs. Working with skilled manufacturers in Sialkot, , Bala Sport combines sporting excellence with a commitment to fair trade, ethical sourcing, and positive social impact. As a member of BAFTS, the company is helping to create fairer opportunities for workers and communities through every ball they produce. ⚽🌍

HaiCuba/HaiKuba is an acclaimed bilingual (English–Spanish) children’s poetry book by Carlos Pintado and Lawrence Schimel, illustrated by Juan José Colsa. Through a series of short haiku poems, it introduces readers to Cuban culture, nature, , and everyday life. The is celebrated for its vivid imagery, accessible format, and creative use of the Japanese form to portray the richness of , making it both a literary and cultural bridge for young readers. Available now at the World Shop, RG1 4PS rdguk

Add natural style to your table with our wooden salad bowl and utensils. , ethically sourced, and sustainably made. Available now at The World Shop. RG1 4PS