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2nd Place Winner of The Poetry Box Chapbook Prize 2023-This collection of poetic observations derives from years of volunteer work, both at a homeless clinic and a women's day shelter.

A gladly captivating enchantment of a first book, the writer Caroline Reddy gives us poems about healing and transformation after trauma. Reddy's voice takes us from the rocket bombardment of a child hiding in a shelter beneath a building, to vivid personal incarnations of Zen philosophy as seen through the eyes of a martial artist, to the beguiling power of the feminine in relation to the natural world by a women casting spells over a fireplace in a dark forest; Reddy is always returning us to the tribal, the sacred dance, the ancient gathering places of human beings, places where healing and growth and understanding turn our outward darkness into inward brightness.

The city of Beirut is increasingly congested, polluted and suffocating. Its already limited green public spaces are under growing threat of privatisation and redevelopment. The State Otherwise examines the difficult predicament of Beirut's public green spaces from the vantage point of the civic campaign to reopen Horsh al Sanawbar, the city's largest public park. Analysing the relationship between neoliberal sectarianism, private interest and political action, the book asks questions about the nature of privatisation of public property, civic society's potential to mobilise individuals and the role of public authorities in promoting the public good.

To better understand migration governance and the concrete, daily practices of civil servants tasked with enforcing state laws and policies, it is important to focus on documents, which are core artefacts of bureaucratic work. These can include certificates, letters, reports, case files, decisions, internal guidelines and judgements, in both digital and paper form. Based on ethnographic studies in various geographical and bureaucratic contexts, this collection shows how civil servants produce statehood, restrict migrants' movements and engage with migrants' strategies to make themselves legible. It contributes to the study of the state as documentary practice and highlights the role of paperwork as a powerful practice of migration control.

This edited collection articulates a future direction for research at the nexus of criminology and human rights by bringing together experts from different branches of criminology and criminal justice who, while they may be sceptical about certain aspects of human rights theory or practice, share an interest in realising many of the objectives set out in human rights instruments. It argues that critical criminological research has a significant role to play in identifying whether state and state-corporate power is exercised in ways that align with human rights law and principles, although the discipline has been slow to advance this agenda. This book covers a wide array of topics and seeks to develop critical human rights approaches within criminology and criminal justice.Chapter 1 is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com

"Explore 'Unveiling the Unseen: A Novel Approach to Homelessness' on Lulu Book Publishing and major bookstores worldwide. Authored by Dr. Cornel D. Stemley, this self-published work provides fresh insights into homelessness, analyzing Homeless Outreach Team perspectives. From historical roots to effective solutions, this book offers a compelling narrative.

Do you find yourself feeling depressed or worthless with no hope that your life can change? Do you struggle with memories from your past or present sexual or domestic abuse and don't know where to go for help? Then Women of Courage is the workbook for you! It is a Christ-centered support group for survivors of abuse. You will find lessons on healing from shame and guilt, who is responsible, telling your story, and forgiveness, plus much more. You can heal and be empowered to change with Jesus by your side and others who have walked where you are and now are healed and free!

Drawing on ethnographic research conducted with the Thai migrant community in Hong Kong between 2016 and 2020, this book provides original insights into the complexity and diversity of identity negotiation, ethnicity navigation, and womanhood reinvention of Thai migrant women in Hong Kong. Allowing research to move beyond standard stories of victimized migrants and domestic workers by focusing on the increasing number of Southeast Asians moving into the middle-class, this ethnographic study of the everyday lived experience of Thai migrant women in Hong Kong will advance a new understanding of transnational migration and mobility at the intersections of gender, ethnicity, class, generation, and religion. This book illustrates the influence of transnationalism and multiculturalism on migrant women's meaning-making and accentuates the importance of diversity within a migrant population ¿ in particular, the importance of maintaining an intersectional perspective to understand the broader phenomenon of contemporary middle-class and professional migration within Southeast Asia.

Masculinity: an anthology of modern voices is a powerful, visceral reminder that masculinity is more than the sum of its parts, and a call to open up a dialogue about masculinity that is inclusive, progressive, and affirming.

A compelling and poignant memoir about the struggles and triumphs of survivors, and for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of life within the Residential Institutions. Prepare to be moved by this powerful and unforgettable story.

With heart, humor, and razor-sharp observation, this intimate and incisive memoir traces the journey of a Black, queer woman as she searches the world for a place of security and acceptance to call homeI’ve never seen home as a permanent concept; it is an image crafted from untempered glass that threatens to shatter with lack of care.Jennifer Neal was born in the United States to a family that moved continuously for their own survival and well-being—from the Great Migration to the twenty-first century. As an adult, she has continued to travel the world as a Black queer woman, across two decades and four countries—from Japan to the US and then Australia to Germany, where she has settled for now.Throughout her moves, Neal threads her personal story of immigration with local Black histories and racial politics to provide context for her own experiences. The result is both a crucial examination of how racism plays a foundational role in modern-day immigration systems and a tender tribute to immigrants and their stories.An unwavering interrogation of colonialism and policy, love and loss, hypocrisy and resistance, My Pisces Heart demands meaningful conversation about not only the ways in which we live with our histories, but also how they live through us—urging an honest dialogue on why the West continues to grapple with its past and visualize its future.

After fourteen years of Conservative government, we rightly ask what changed for the better or worse during this prolonged period of power? The country experienced significant challenges including austerity, Brexit and Covid: did they militate against the government's making more lasting impact? Bringing together some of the leading authorities in the field, this book examines the impact of Conservative rule on a wide range of economic, social, foreign and governmental areas. Anthony Seldon, Tom Egerton and their team uncover the ultimate 'Conservative effect' on the United Kingdom. With powerful insights and fresh perspectives, this is an intriguing study for anyone seeking to understand the full scope of the Conservative government's influence on our nation. Drawing the immediate lessons from the last fourteen years will be pivotal if the country is to rejuvenate and flourish in the future.

"In Los Angeles's most underserved communities, Lori Weise is known as the Dog Lady, the woman who's spent decades caring for people in poverty and the animals that love them. Long before anyone else, Weise grasped that animal and human suffering are inextricably connected and created a new rescue narrative, an enduring safety net empowering pet owners and providing resources to reduce the number of pets coming into shelters. Rethinking Rescue unites the causes of animal welfare and social justice, moving between Weise's story and that of the U.S. rescue movement: from the dog's twentieth-century transition from property to family to the rise of the no kill campaign to stop shelter euthanasia and the contradictions that hampered those efforts. Through captivating storytelling and investigative reporting, Carol Mithers examines the consequences of bias within this overwhelmingly white movement, where an overemphasis on placing animals in affluent homes often disregards pet owners in poverty. Weise's innovative and ultimately triumphant efforts revealed a better way"--

Ten acclaimed writers imagine the future of art across space and time.In this volume from the Twelve Tomorrows series, Deep Dream, ten writers imagine the different ways in which art forms might evolve, devolve, shift, and transform in the decades and centuries to come. They consider how the rapid progress of technology will interact with different mediums of art or give rise to new ones, and what the lives and inner worlds of different kinds of artists might look like in the future as they adapt to rapidly shifting eras amidst anthropogenic global threats like climate change and fascism. Contributors include award-winning authors and artists from around the world, with a strong focus on South Asia; three of the contributors are from India or Sri Lanka. Readers will also find in this collection American science-fiction legend Bruce Sterling and Egyptian counter-cultural cartoonist, visual artist, and writer Ganzeer, as well as artist Diana Scherer, one of the pioneers in bio tech art. The volume also includes an interview with noted science fiction publisher and editor Neil Clarke, who discusses the future of art and the ways in which the science fiction short fiction market has responded to the introduction of AI-generated fiction and art.ContributorsSamit Basu, Vajra Chandrasekera, Neil Clarke, Aliette de Bodard, Ganzeer, Cassandra Khaw, Lavanya Lakshminarayan, Archita Mittra, Sloane Leong, Bruce Sterling, Wole Talabi, Lavie Tidhar. Artwork by Diana Scherer.

Cows are one of the most common farm animals on earth, but what many people dont realise is that they are also gentle creatures with a uniquely inquisitive nature. Moo is a collection of quotes from famous cow-admirers including Charles Dickens, Mary Quant and more, paired with charming photographs that celebrate the humble cow.

Deepen your understanding of the human-cat relationship with this fresh, fun and informed look at the reasons why we love our four-legged friends. Featuring current academic research alongside adorable images and quotes, this compendium covers themes including affection, calming, exercise, friendship and play. Perfect for curious cat owners!

Arriving in the UK in the early 1970s, my parents and siblings were in for a total shock. Everything changed; the weather, the people, the attitudes towards each other and it was the start of a fight to be seen as an equal in this foreign country. There's no denying it; life was a real struggle. I saw and heard things no child should see. My early teenage years were horrendous and I felt a social outcaste. Through grit, determination and an incredibly hard working and resolute mother, we all survived - just. So there you are. We all need to take time out and take a nostalgic look at our past - we all have to Rewind.

The Work That Reconnects empowers people to transform despair into constructive, collaborative action. Coming Back to Life, Third Edition is the essential guide to using the Work in group settings to create life-sustaining and equitable human culture while addressing systemic racism, injustice, and oppression.

Feeling overwhelmed by today's parenting challenges in a world abundant with substances? Are you searching for ways to fortify your child against temptation? Would you recognize the signs of substance use?Navigating the complexities of modern parenting in an era where substance abuse is no longer an anomaly but a reality, it's imperative to be well-armed. The omnipresent specter of substance abuse looms, threatening to undermine the stability and well-being of families everywhere. As parents, it's natural to assume: "It's a passing phase-they'll outgrow it.""Vigilance is enough to keep them safe.""It's not our child; it's their friends. They are a bad influence."However, the statistics from the National Center for Drug Abuse cast a bleak shadow, indicating that no family is truly immune. But forewarned is forearmed, and knowledge remains the most potent weapon."Parenting in a Substance Abundant World" is more than just a book; it's a strategic roadmap. Through its pages, you'll: Empower with Protective Factors: Delve deep into strategies to reinforce resilience in your child from a young age.Recognize the Subtle Signs: Understand the nuances of substance use behaviors and the indicators that are often missed.Engage in Constructive Conversations: Communicate concerns without alienating or pushing your child further into problematic substance use.Navigate Addiction's Labyrinth: Find the path to recovery and embrace it as a united front.Explore Tailored Treatment: Recognize that recovery isn't one-size-fits-all and discover the routes that align with your child's unique needs.Heal Together and Apart: Understand the importance of collective and individual healing for your child, yourself, and your family.Embrace a Brighter Future: Equip your child with tools for a sustainable recovery, ensuring they're not just surviving but thriving.With the guidance and involvement of loving parents, the majority of teens mature out of this worrying phase without the need for formal treatment. You have the potential to be the bulwark against substance abuse for your child.While the challenges are undeniably formidable, with this comprehensive guide, you're not facing them unarmed.Are you ready to navigate these parenting challenges with more clarity and confidence? I truly believe this book will help. Scroll up and click "Add to Cart" now.

"In this electrifying literary memoir, Kate Hamilton deftly traces her complicated journey from loving wife to gaslit victim to furious feminist with an urgent goal: to expose how women are pressured to uphold the institutions of marriage and family, no matter the cost. In the tradition of Know My Name and The Argonauts, Hamilton braids her own story with cultural criticism to argue that we must face the misogyny lurking in the shadows of marriage in the 21st century. She examines the beliefs and conditioning that held her in an increasingly destructive marriage and unflinchingly documents what she did to keep her family together-therapy, unwanted sex with her husband, swinging, affairs, an abortion-without always knowing what she freely chose. And she considers the damage that was done, to herself and others, until she could acknowledge that to save herself and her sons, she had to destroy her marriage. Emotionally intense and timely, Mad Wife interrogates how marriage and the institutions that support it provide the perfect ecosystem for abuse of women and children, endangering their lives and denying them autonomy-all in the service of men's desires"--

On an East-African hunting expedition in 1909, Delia Akeley, a forty-year-old American woman, captured a baby female monkey. Delia's loneliness in an isolating patriarchal world, and her long-frustrated desire to adopt a child, had motivated her to nurture the animal. She named the monkey JT Jr and decided to study her interactions with humans.The unique relationship between Delia and JT unlocked Delia's latent talents of research and observation, anticipating both Jane Goodall's chimpanzee writings and Margaret Mead's Samoan ethnographies. However, Delia's love for JT clashed with her husband Carl's obsession to create a temple of African wildlife dioramas at the Museum of Natural History in New York. Nursing Carl's broken body and realising their diverging interests pushed Delia into a breakdown in Uganda, which led to a savage divorce in Manhattan, and the heartbreaking caging of JT in a Washington zoo. Carl's death triggered a long battle between Delia and Carl's widow, who succeeded in obliterating most of Delia's achievements.In Delia Akeley and the Monkey, Iain McCalman uses official records and personal documents to build a story of passionate love and hate among women, men, animals and museums that predates our times but speaks to our present. It illuminates much about human-animal relations and the tyranny of gender inequality, through reinstating an obscured story of a dedicated amateur primatologist.

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Hvis du kan bevæge dig ubesværet igennem tilværelsen: gå i skole, få et arbejde, benytte offentlig transport og har lige adgang til sundhed, så er det formentlig, fordi verden er lavet til dig og din krop.Men som det er denne bogs pointe, er der mange mennesker, for hvem det ikke er tilfældet, fordi de diskrimineres på baggrund af deres fysiske eller psykiske variationer. De stilles ringere gennem en lang række af ulighedsskabende mekanismer i samfundet, som kommer til udtryk i alt lige fra politik, arkitektur og i sektorer som arbejdsmarkedet, sundhedssystemet og i folkeskolen, såvel som i sociale interaktioner mellem mennesker i hverdagen.Uligheden virker på mange niveauer, men kan sammenfattes i et ord: ableisme.

Hvad er de bagvedliggende årsager til æresdrab, tvangsægteskaber, genopdragelsesrejser, forbud mod at have kærester og så videre? Journalist og forfatter Deniz Serinci kender til flere af de ovennævnte ting fra sin egen opvækst og kultur. Derudover har han rejst i flere mellemøstlige lande for at blive klogere på kulturen og prøver med denne bog at besvare ovennævnte spørgsmål.

Bjarne Broberg giver her sit besyv med til debatten om det alvorlige problem med de mange frustrerede og ulykkelige unge mennesker i dagens Danmark, som på grund af vedholdende og alvorlig mobning på de sociale medier ikke aner deres levende råd lige ved indgangen til deres voksenliv. Gennem billedlige eksempler fra sin egen barndom og tidlige ungdom giver forfatteren sit eget bud på en mulig retning, som unge mennesker i en fortvivlende situation kunne tage for om ikke lige frem at finde lykken, så dog at starte på en gladere og mere balanceret voksentilværelse. For hvad er lykken egentlig? Det siges jo, at lykken står den kække bi, men hvor kæk skal man være, før lykken står én bi? Mange såkaldte eksperter har allerede forsøgt at råde de unge, men er der overhovedet en ekspert, som endegyldigt og gældende for alle kan definere: Hvad er lykken? Ekspertvældet og forældreskabet bliver der således også skubbet en del til i bogen.

A groundbreaking survey of the language used around queerness in the Arab world, with contributions by leading Arab queer writers, thinkers and activists, The Queer Arab Glossary is a first-of-its-kind surveyof the linguistic landscape surrounding queerness in the Arab world. It bringstogether more than 300 words and terms used to refer to queer people across thespoken Arabic dialects, ranging from the humorous to the harrowing, serious totongue-in-cheek, pejorative to endearing. Featuring anecdotes and fascinating historical facts, thebilingual glossary paints a linguistic picture of how queer bodies areperceived within the Arab region. It includes insightful essays by eightleading Arab queer artists, academics, activists and writers, which situate theglossary in a modern social and political context. With beautiful, witty illustrations by Haitham Haddad, TheQueer Arab Glossary is a powerful response to myths about queer people inthe Arab world. It is proof that the LGBTQI+ Arab community is alive andthriving.