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"Orphaned in 2000, the Lebedev siblings are alone in the underbelly of the most beautiful city in the world, St. Petersburg. Fedya is nearly thirteen and tries his best to keep them together but fails. He surrenders his two sisters to the orphanage system and joins a ring of thieves. It's not long before the gang has a run-in with the Russian mafia and Fedya becomes the focal point of a madman's revenge and a race across Russia into Latvija. His sister, Elena, is brutally bullied at the orphanage and almost loses her life, while their youngest sister, Irina, is illegally adopted out of the country. How will they ever reunite? Will the three swans fly together again? Whom can they trust? Possibly, no one"--

"Poor Smiles" is a profound book that delves deep into the world of poverty, exploring its many dimensions and the challenges it poses to millions around the globe. This book isn't just a collection of facts and figures; it's a journey into the lives of those affected by poverty, offering a comprehensive and empathetic view of their struggles.The book begins by defining poverty, not just in monetary terms, but as a multidimensional issue that touches on education, healthcare, living conditions, and employment. It invites readers to see poverty through a global lens, understanding how different cultures and societies grapple with this pervasive issue.As we move forward, "Poor Smiles" dives into the economic struggles of the poor. It uncovers the systemic barriers that hinder economic mobility, shedding light on the cascading events that trap individuals and families in cycles of poverty. It challenges stereotypes and highlights the varied support structures that can either hinder or help those in need.Financial challenges are a core theme, and the book provides an in-depth look at financial exclusion, the dangers of predatory lending, and the broader impact of financial insecurity on individuals and communities. It proposes strategies for financial empowerment, emphasizing the role of accessible education, skill development, and entrepreneurship.The societal stigma and discrimination faced by people in poverty are explored, highlighting how poverty intersects with race, gender, and other social identities. The book then shifts focus to the psychological impacts of poverty, discussing the mental health challenges and stress associated with living in constant financial insecurity.Food insecurity and housing instability are also central themes. The book analyzes the struggle for adequate nutrition and housing, offering insights into the impact of these challenges on impoverished communities and proposing innovative solutions.Healthcare disparities receive significant attention. The book examines the lack of access to quality medical care for the poor and discusses community-driven initiatives aimed at bridging this gap.Education, often seen as a ladder out of poverty, is another critical topic. The book analyzes the educational barriers in impoverished communities and showcases successful interventions.Family dynamics are not left out. "Poor Smiles" examines how poverty affects family structures and relationships, highlighting the challenges faced by single parents, children, and the elderly.The final chapters of the book are devoted to resilience and empowerment, offering inspiring stories of individuals who have overcome poverty. It concludes with a look at global strategies for poverty reduction as of 2023, providing hope and a path forward in the ongoing fight against poverty.In essence, "Poor Smiles" is a powerful, insightful, and compassionate book that offers a multidimensional view of poverty. It's an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of poverty and the collective efforts required to combat it.

Originally published in hardcover in the United States by Random House, an imprint and division of Penguin Random House LLC, in 2023.

At the turn of the 20th century, social reformer Jane Addams provides a thought-provoking look at the economic vulnerabilities facing young working women in America's industrial centers. Addams' account draws on her groundbreaking work at Chicago's Hull House settlement, casting an empathetic yet unflinching eye on the harsh realities of poverty and gender inequality.Through piercing observation and insightful analysis, Addams documents the poor working and living conditions plaguing female garment and domestic workers. She exposes their low wages, long hours, unsafe work spaces, and lack of bargaining power or legal protections. Addams' examination reveals complex links between socioeconomic forces and these women's susceptibility to exploitation.Arguing for societal remedies over superficial charity, Addams proposes novel solutions to uplift working women through education, community organization, and labor reforms. Her examination of women's economic independence speaks strikingly to ongoing relevance today. Addams' blend of steadfast idealism with unsentimental pragmatism provides an thought-provoking portrait of belated justice for working women.A Belated Industry brings Addams' progressive vision to life through empathetic portraits of young women struggling to retain dignity and hope in the churning Industrial-era economy. This compelling snapshot illuminates the beginnings of Addams' iconic career advocating for society's most vulnerable.

Available Open Access digitally under CC-BY-NC-ND licence. Experts from across the globe review leading social policy scholarship in this new volume in the Social Policy Review series. Specialists explore local and multi-level trends in social policy including government responses to the cost-of-living crisis in the UK and decentralisation in primary health care in Thailand. They also review policy responses to working age risks in England, Italy and Australia, as well as policy developments and transformations such as social protection in Japan and Australia and immigration resettlement schemes in the UK. Published in association with the Social Policy Association, the latest book in this respected series will be essential reading for students and academics in social policy, social welfare and related disciplines.

As millions struggle to afford housing and tent cities proliferate across the country, Gallup reports that homelessness is Americans' number one concern.How did we get here? Why, despite decades of work to end it--and important victories along the way--has homelessness continued to grow? And what will it take to solve it?As a pioneering lawyer in the fight to end homelessness, Maria Foscarinis answers those questions. After almost forty years as a leader on the national stage, She has come to believe that to succeed, we must recognize housing as a human right. The book opens a window on the reality of homelessness and its impact on people's lives, through the stories of people whom she has represented and met. It illuminates the policy choices--often deliberate--driving the crisis, and the public narratives that support them.And Housing for All reflects arguments that she has made in testimony before Congress as well as in interviews with major media outlets such as the New York Times, Washington Post, and CNN. But rather than focusing narrowly on policy issues, the book centers the stories of homeless families, children, and individuals, weaving in the impact of destructive public policies and narratives on their lives--and their increasing leadership in fighting for their own rights. Aimed at the growing numbers of Americans concerned about social justice as well as the seemingly intractable problem of homelessness, the book shows how it is possible to make a difference--and what more must change. Arguing for a fundamentally different approach that treats housing as a human right, the book will be of interest to policy makers, lawyers, social workers, and activists, and ayone who sees the growing problem daily.The right to housing is increasingly drawing support, from the Biden White House, which has declared that "...housing should be a right, not a privilege;" to members of Congress; to state legislators in Connecticut, New York and California; to popular cultural figures such as HBO's John Oliver. And, once viewed as politically irrelevant, people who have experienced homelessness are organizing, graduating from elite institutions, being elected to Congress--and advocating for their own human rights.After decades of advocacy, the prospect of transformative change is on the horizon. This book is a call to action and inspiration to get us there.

"Grassroots Change: Poverty Reduction" is an insightful and critical study exploring the complexities and degrees of world poverty, with distinctive focus on developing nations. It takes a comprehensive approach to gauge economic imbalance, assessing the role of disproportionate wealth distribution on the global stage from Chapter 1. The book then tackles the hefty yet essential task of determining the socioeconomic, environmental, and monetary costs of targeting poverty in Chapter 3.Moving forward, the author delves into the utilization of primary policies to lift the impoverished classes in countries with weaker economies. It significantly highlights innovative strategies to trim socioeconomic differences and maps potential roadblocks that might hinder the process from legal, social, and policy perspectives in Chapters 5 and 6.Significantly, the book identifies the importance of reallocating resources, particularly zeroing in towards value-loaded investments in healthcare and educational sectors resulting in a healthcare and educational improvement in chapter 7. Plus it explores the potential of agriculture and rural development as a refuge point to assist economically backward classes in chapter 8.It further spotlights contemporary gender-related policies and analysis," how backing women development goals can play a vital role in bridging economic disparities in Chapter 9. It carries forward the narrative to explore the industry's financial diversities, acknowledging their role in fostering economic evolution in Chapter 10.The later parts of the book primarily focus on understanding the interdependence of environmental sustainability with other strategic themes while interpreting globalization and market forces that curb poverty ratification.Concluding chapters build a comprehensive examination of effective aid distribution, drawing out importance of international organizations having a significant role apart from government counterparts. Truly for anyone seeking a deeper and more holistic understanding of the deep-rooted plight that is poverty and the numerous facets that depend on it, this insightful book is sure to leave its readers well-equipped, enlightened and evoked.

Poverty and inequality have pervaded British society to this day, but this has not always been self-evident to contemporaries - popular understandings have depended on existing knowledge. Inequality Knowledge provides the first detailed history of the numbers about the gap between rich and poor. It shows how they were produced, used, and suppressed at times, and how activists, scientists, and journalists eventually wrestled control over the figures from the state. The book traces the making and the politics of statistical knowledge about economic inequality in the United Kingdom from the post-war era to the 1990s. What kind of knowledge was available to contemporaries about socio-economic disparities in Britain and how they evolved over time? How was this knowledge produced and by whom? What did policy makers and civil servants know about the extent of poverty and inequality in British society and to what extent did they take the distributional impact of their social and fiscal policies into account? Far from just a technical matter, inequality knowledge had far-reaching implications for key debates and the wider political culture in contemporary Britain. Historicizing inequality knowledge speaks to a long tradition of historical research about social class divisions and cultural representations of economic disparities in twentieth-century Britain.

Universal Basic Income is one of the most talked-about ideas of the 21st century. The motivating idea is simple: give people cash and let them do whatever they want with it. But below the surface of this simplicity lurk a number of challenging questions. How much would a UBI cost? Who would be eligible to receive it? Would it discourage work? Would it contribute to inflation? This book provides an objective, expert guide to these and many other questions about theUBI.

"Navigating Challenges in Lower-Class Society" delves into the multifaceted issues faced by the lower-class population. Beginning with an insightful introduction that defines and contextualizes the lower-class society, the book meticulously dissects the socio-economic factors that contribute to their myriad challenges. Each chapter tackles a distinct facet of this complex landscape, from poverty and inequality to access to basic needs, education disparities, and employment struggles. It also addresses issues of social discrimination and evaluates the effectiveness of existing social welfare programs. Furthermore, the book delves into potential solutions, including education reforms, vocational training, microfinance initiatives, and healthcare improvements, highlighting the significance of legal aid and community-building efforts. Finally, it explores the transformative power of technology and the necessity for policy reforms to promote social equity and political engagement within the lower-class community. The book offers a comprehensive roadmap for understanding, addressing, and overcoming the obstacles that confront lower-class individuals in society today.