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What defines a refugee, in spirit and substance? What are the qualities and characteristics of those who have fled their native lands, under threat of death and persecution, to start a new life? What do leaders and investors need to know in order to facilitate better business decisions and increased social sensibility? Intent on changing perceptions and redirecting misunderstandings, The Refugee Advantage offers a research-based yet personal insight, challenging misconceptions surrounding refugees by showcasing them as the accomplished business owners and community contributors they truly are.

Attraverso una lente decoloniale e di genere, le autrici rivendicano l'esigenza di un femminismo terrone: una rivoluzione culturale che sfida le convinzioni radicate sull'identità meridionale e sovverte l'asse Nord-Sud su cui si fonda la narrazione egemonica non solo italiana. Un viaggio di emancipazione e scoperta di identità altre, di lotte e di esperienze, uno spunto prezioso per chiunque voglia comprendere e combattere le ingiustizie che ancora oggi colpiscono il Sud e i sud.

Andreas Kossert, renommierter Experte zum Thema Flucht und Vertreibung im 20. Jahrhundert und Autor des Bestsellers Kalte Heimat, stellt in diesem Buch die Flüchtlingsbewegung des frühen 21. Jahrhunderts in einen großen geschichtlichen Zusammenhang. Immer nah an den Einzelschicksalen und auf bewegende Weise zeigt Kossert, welche existenziellen Erfahrungen von Entwurzelung und Anfeindung mit dem Verlust der Heimat einhergehen – und warum es für Flüchtlinge und Vertriebene zu allen Zeiten so schwer ist, in der Fremde neue Wurzeln zu schlagen.

The Four Heavens brings to life the cultural and visual splendor of the ancient Maya, drawing on the oldest indigenous texts of the Americas and the latest archaeological discoveries to present an entirely new history of this spectacular civilization. Renowned historian and archaeologist David Stuart, who has made groundbreaking contributions to the decipherment of Maya hieroglyphics, shows how there was no single rise and fall of the Maya but a series of births and collapses over a breathtaking span of nearly three millennia.

The second and concluding volume of Noël Coward's legendary autobiography includes Future Indefinite and the unfinished Past Unconditional. With his trademark wit, Coward delivers anecdotes about his travels in South America, Hollywood encounters with an array of contemporary stars and directors, and his later theatrical successes, including the Broadway triumph of Design For Living.

On November 23, 1887, white vigilantes gunned down unarmed black laborers and their families due to strikes on Louisiana sugar cane plantations. A future member of the U.S. House of Representatives was among the leaders of a mob that routed black men from houses and forced them to a stretch of railroad track, ordering them to run for their lives before gunning them down. Author and award-winning reporter John DeSantis uses correspondence, interviews and federal records to detail this harrowing true story.

Our ability to make a fist is what distinguishes humans from every other species, including primates. The fist has played a crucial role in the birth of language and appears in nearly every form of nonverbal communication. We use our fist to protest oppression, give pleasure, knock on doors, give daps, and (inaccurately) measure our heart. Yet the fist is also a sign of someone on the edge. This book asks what happens when we lean over the edge of what a fist can do and symbolize.

The essential introduction or reconnection to the Bible for queer readers from the co-founders of QueerTheology.com. “As we dove back into the story of creation in Genesis 1 and 2, trying to look at it with fresh eyes, I realized I had visited the Garden of Eden before. It was as if, like Saul...

Across centuries and continents, real love stories unfolded quietly behind palace doors, in secret letters, and across battlefields unseen by history textbooks but etched in time. Scandalous and Sacred dives deep into the lives of real couples who dared to love beyond society’s rigid lines of race, class, gender, and religion.

In 1963, Philip Hodges was born, the seventh of eight children, inflicted with Cerebral Palsy. Thanks to the loving devotion of their parents, who saw Philip as a gift and not a burden, the author and his siblings experienced the power of love, devotion, and acceptance that forever changed their lives.

What would drive someone, to such desperate measures, as to stowaway in the wheel well of an airplane? We have seen and heard the stories, of people who embarked upon this dangerous journey, and many have lived to recount their stories, and others have not been so fortunate, this audiobook will seek to highlight what are some of the issues that drives people to such desperate measures.

His mother called him “Bobby Mountain.” Elders called him “Great Man.” His people called him “Chief.” Oil men called him “Mr. Cree.” But the government called him “Number 53.” Robert Cree was all of these while facing his people’s oppressors and freeing the ghosts of tortured spirits. The Many Names of Robert Cree is his first-person account of survival in a brutally racist residential school system designed to erase traditional Indigenous culture, language, and knowledge.

The words “Black Hebrew Israelites” have become synonymous with hate, antisemitism, and violence, but how much of it is true, and how much of it is propaganda?

The 48 Laws of Black Empowerment was written to bridge the gap between individual action and a united black community. The 48 Laws of Black Empowerment is about getting ahead in business and life, while also helping your friends, family and community get ahead with us. This is book is by us and for us.

Protecting Care by Sage Ellison serves as a vital resource for those dedicated to ensuring equitable and inclusive healthcare for all, particularly in the realm of gender-affirming care. The book addresses the challenges faced by community members in accessing healthcare that respects and affirms their identities. By navigating the complex landscape of protections and policies, listeners can empower themselves and their communities.

“Judith Butler Dictionary” is an essential guide to one of the most influential thinkers of our time. Bringing together Butler’s most frequently used words and concepts—from gender and performativity to precarity, queer, assemblies, and vulnerability—this volume offers clear definitions accompanied by carefully selected quotations from her major works. Designed for students, researchers, and general listeners alike, the dictionary serves as both an introduction to Butler’s complex thought and a reference tool for deeper study.

This book is not just a collection of personal narratives or academic research; it is a bridge, connecting lived experience with scholarly insight to provide a holistic and empowering perspective. Within this book, you'll find a compassionate and supportive space to explore the complex emotional landscape of Black women, from the intergenerational impact of trauma to the systemic factors that contribute to relationship challenges.

This contemporary companion to the Jewish year cycle is not only a bellwether for radical Jews who want their lives and practice to be rooted in their political commitments but also an educational resource in Jewish tradition, holidays, and ritual. This work provides a guide for creative action and ritual making throughout the seasons, an exploration of anti-Zionist Judaism, and spiritual-cultural invitation to embody and expand decolonial, anti-racist, queer, and feminist Jewish practice.

The Savvy Ally: A Guide for Becoming a Skilled LGBTQ+ Advocate is an enjoyable, humorous, encouraging, easy-to-understand guidebook for being an ally to the LGBTQ+ communities. It is chock-full of practical and useful tools for LGBTQ+ advocacy, including: current and relevant information on identities and LGBTQ+ language; tips for what to say and what not to say when someone comes out to you; LGBTQ+ etiquette and techniques for respectful conversations; common bloopers to avoid; and more.

An inspirational book for those facing battles of self-identity and the effects of childhood trauma and abuse. Behind every type of abuse is a misuse of power and control. You can start to repair the damage and reclaim your life, using tools, techniques, meditation, and therapy through the healing process of your inner child.