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We Are Called to Rise: The Power of Refugee Women by Jina Krause-Vilmar is a forthcoming title from Flatiron Books...

Wat valt op, als je als buitenlander naar Nederland verhuist? Nederland presenteert zich graag als gastvrij en tolerant land, maar hoe wordt daar door nieuwkomers over gedacht? Dit is hun verhaal. In deze reeks vertellen Nederlanders en niet-Nederlanders over hun ervaringen als migrant; over cultuurverschillen, integratie, misverstanden, geluk, familie en de liefde.

Nederland presenteert zich graag als gastvrij en tolerant land, maar hoe wordt daar door nieuwkomers over gedacht? In deze reeks vertellen Nederlanders en niet-Nederlanders over hun ervaringen als migrant; over cultuurverschillen, integratie, misverstanden, geluk, familie en de liefde. Je hoort hoe hun kennismaking met een nieuwe cultuur is verlopen en hoe zij terugzien op het land waar zij vandaan komen.

Caminantes del Sur no es solo un libro. Es un susurro que nace en la selva, un lamento entre fronteras, una oración escrita con los pies de quienes lo dejaron todo por la esperanza. Es la voz de los que cruzaron el mundo sin más equipaje que su fe, sus cicatrices y el amor por los que dejaron atrás. Aquí no encontrarás cifras ni discursos vacíos. Encontraras vidas. Vidas reales. Un niño atravesando el Darién sin entender por qué duerme sobre el lodo. Una madre que da a luz en medio del barro y el miedo. Un joven marcado por un tatuaje que no habla de crimen, sino de pasión.

Nederland presenteert zich graag als gastvrij en tolerant land, maar hoe wordt daar door nieuwkomers over gedacht? In deze reeks vertellen Nederlanders en niet-Nederlanders over hun ervaringen als migrant; over cultuurverschillen, integratie, misverstanden, geluk, familie en de liefde. Niemand heeft een reden om terug te keren. Toch is het de vraag waar de mensen in deze serie 'thuis' zijn. Maar dat is misschien een kleine prijs om te betalen voor hun rijkere kijk op de wereld.

Join the journey to understand how historical decisions continue to shape modern debates over Puerto Rico’s status, economy, and identity. Citizens Without a Country is essential for anyone who wants to try to grasp the complexity of the U.S.-Puerto Rico relations and reflect on broader issues of citizenship and equality in America.

On the island of Lampedusa, the southernmost part of Italy, between Africa and Europe, Davide Enia looks in the faces of those who arrive and those who wait, and tells the story of an individual and collective shipwreck. On one side, a multitude in motion, crossing entire nations and then the Mediterranean Sea under conditions beyond any imagination. On the other, a handful of men and women on the border of an era and a continent, trying to welcome the newcomers.

Discover the Untold Stories that Shape the American Identity, even if you've relied solely on textbooks before. Many Americans want to deepen their understanding of national identity beyond the pages of standard history books. They seek to uncover the vast, multi-cultural stories that form the backbone of of our nations story. "American History: The Immigrants All Who Came to the New World America" is tailor-made for those who seek a comprehensive, inclusive exploration of America's rich immigrant legacy.

California was once the crown jewel of the American dream: prosperous, innovative, egalitarian, and aspirational. Today, it stands as a dystopian warning of what happens when nihilistic, radical ideology consumes the foundations of governance. In Failed State, Christopher Moritz dissects the unraveling of the Golden State with the precision of a lawyer, the depth of a historian, and the heartbreak of a California native son who has witnessed its collapse firsthand.

El libro examina cómo estas fuerzas se han intensificado, particularmente bajo la administración de Trump, acelerando la división del país y su inestabilidad. Analiza de manera crítica cómo la discriminación racial sistémica, las políticas antiinmigrantes y la avaricia corporativa han afectado desproporcionadamente a las comunidades minoritarias, exacerbando la pobreza generacional y creando una crisis de salud mental generalizada.

Amerika ist die Ferne. Amerika heißt die Freiheit. In Amerika lebt immer irgendein Verwandter. Immer noch und obwohl die erlaubte Zahl für die östlichen Einwanderer schon einigemal überschritten war und obwohl die amerikanischen Konsulate so viele Papiere verlangen wie kein Konsulat der Welt, immer noch wandern viele Ostjuden nach Amerika aus.

From New York Times reporter Jazmine Ulloa, a sweeping human history of El Paso, revealing violence, power, and privilege at play in America's most famous border town. El Paso has been called the “Ellis Island” of America’s southern border, a mountain pass cum border town cum bifurcated...

This essay provides specific information on the effects of being an undocumented immigrant throughout the various stages of life. In other words, the effects of being an undocumented immigrant from the stages of early childhood, youth or adolescence, adulthood, and then to late or older adulthood. A social, historical, and cultural perspective and the impact of being undocumented is examined, specifically during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Spaces of Immigration follows the travel routes of immigrants during a foundational period of American infrastructure—from ports of arrival to train cars and depots to settlements—showing how the built environment of the railways fostered segregation through physical isolation and reinforced hierarchies according to race, ethnicity, and class.

"Erste Schritte in Deutschland – Anleitung zum Glück, Erfolg und Erfüllung. Die ersten Schritte in einem neuen Land können ohne Orientierung überwältigend wirken. Fühlst du dich unsicher, alleine oder unverstanden? In diesem praktischen Ratgeber erhältst du wertvolle Tipps und Ideen, die dir helfen, deinen Weg zu Erfolg, Glück und Erfüllung in Deutschland zu erleichtern. Mit klaren Handlungsanweisungen und praktischen Beispielen wird der Einstieg in dein neues Leben deutlich einfacher.

« Mes grands-parents ont grandi à l’Est de l’Europe, dans des pays de grands froids. Ils ont connu le chaos, les persécutions et l’exil. Plus qu’un désir, une fascination, la France fut pour eux une intuition. Même si tout cela m’est inconnu, cela ne m’est pas étranger. Je porte en moi leurs racines et aujourd’hui, sans que je les convoque, elles se rappellent à moi. ».

Where Colors Meet is a compelling anthology that delves deep into the complex themes of race relations, equality, and social justice. Created by Seeking Insights for Solutions (SIS), a diverse group of women united by a shared mission of fostering understanding and respect across racial lines, this collection brings together personal stories that explore both our differences and our shared humanity.

“Immigration in America is simple,” said no one, ever. Here’s why: the immigration laws in America have not been updated significantly in over four decades. The chance of getting picked in the H-1B lottery was less than 10% in 2023. And, there are over a million immigrant workers waiting in a green card backlog today. Yet, despite these constraints, immigrants have done extraordinary things. With Unshackled, we aim to lower the barrier so you can too. Unshackled will give you a friendly map of the legal immigration system as it exists today in the United States.

Whether you are already a student in America or you are planning to make the journey to the Land of Opportunity, this book is your big-picture guide to navigating the complexities of immigration law. Learn how to prepare information for the necessary forms from an expert immigration attorney so you experience a stress-free education in the USA.

The phrase "human trafficking" often conjures nightmarish images of sexual exploitation, but Rhacel Salazar Parreñas reveals that the vast majority of trafficking victims are domestic workers who suffer abuse not at the hands of crime lords, but rather "ordinary" family employers. Drawing on twenty years of groundbreaking research across three continents, Parreñas exposes the grim realities faced by migrant workers ensnared in forced labor due to poverty and debt bondage.