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Ciao Ousmane

The Hidden Exploitation of Italy's Migrant Workers

by Hsiao-Hung Pai ...

In 2013 Ousmane Diallo, a 26-year-old Senegalese olive harvester, lost his life when a gas canister exploded in a Sicilian field. As an African migrant, he was little mourned. But though they've been deliberately forgotten, neither the events of Ousmane's life nor his tragic death are uncommon. Across Italy today, African workers toil in the fields that make it one of Europe's largest exporters of ... Read more

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In 2013 Ousmane Diallo, a 26-year-old Senegalese olive harvester, lost his life when a gas canister exploded in a Sicilian field. As an African migrant, he was little mourned. But though they've been deliberately forgotten, neither the events of Ousmane's life nor his tragic death are uncommon. Across Italy today, African workers toil in the fields that make it one of Europe's largest exporters of
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Scattered Sand

The Story of China's Rural Migrants

by Hsiao-Hung Pai, Gregor Benton ...

Each year, 200 million workers from China’s vast rural interior travel between cities and provinces in search of employment: the largest human migration in history. This indispensable army of labour accounts for half of China’s GDP, but is an unorganized workforce—”scattered sand,” in Chinese parlance—and the most marginalized and impoverished group of workers in the country.For two years, the ... Read more

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Each year, 200 million workers from China’s vast rural interior travel between cities and provinces in search of employment: the largest human migration in history. This indispensable army of labour accounts for half of China’s GDP, but is an unorganized workforce—”scattered sand,” in Chinese parlance—and the most marginalized and impoverished group of workers in the country.For two years, the
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The Bay

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A stunning debutWinner of the NorthBound Book Award (2022, sponsored by University of York)A beautiful novel finding kindness, hope and connection in the harshest of circumstancesBased on a shocking true incident resulting in multiple deaths of undocumented workersA tender, uplifting and page-turning story of intergenerational friendship across culture ... Read more

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A stunning debutWinner of the NorthBound Book Award (2022, sponsored by University of York)A beautiful novel finding kindness, hope and connection in the harshest of circumstancesBased on a shocking true incident resulting in multiple deaths of undocumented workersA tender, uplifting and page-turning story of intergenerational friendship across culture
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Invisible

Britain's Migrant Sex Workers

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Adapted into the Channel 4 documentary 'Sex: My British Job' by Nick Broomfield. Ming and Beata share neither the same language nor cultural background, yet their stories are remarkably similar. Both are single mothers in their thirties and both came to Britain in search of a new life: Ming from China and Beata from Poland. Neither imagined that their journey would end in a British brothel. In ... Read more

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Adapted into the Channel 4 documentary 'Sex: My British Job' by Nick Broomfield. Ming and Beata share neither the same language nor cultural background, yet their stories are remarkably similar. Both are single mothers in their thirties and both came to Britain in search of a new life: Ming from China and Beata from Poland. Neither imagined that their journey would end in a British brothel. In
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Bordered Lives

How Europe Fails Refugees and Migrants

by Hsiao-Hung Pai ...

• From the Orwell Prize-shortlisted author of Chinese Whispers: The True Story Behind Britain's Hidden Army of Labour and Scattered Sand: The Story of China's Rural Migrants which won the Bread and Roses Award in 2013. • Hsiao-Hung Pai was shortlisted for EMMA’s Best Print Journalism in 2004. She won a Feature of the Year commendation from WorkWorld Media Awards in January 2008. • Goes behind the ... Read more

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• From the Orwell Prize-shortlisted author of Chinese Whispers: The True Story Behind Britain's Hidden Army of Labour and Scattered Sand: The Story of China's Rural Migrants which won the Bread and Roses Award in 2013. • Hsiao-Hung Pai was shortlisted for EMMA’s Best Print Journalism in 2004. She won a Feature of the Year commendation from WorkWorld Media Awards in January 2008. • Goes behind the
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Angry White People

Coming Face-to-Face with the British Far Right

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'An enlightening, thoughtful and intelligent study.'The IndependentThere is a new anger brewing in Britain. In the pubs and estates, the cafes and football stadiums, the mood is unsettled. People kick back increasingly against whoever or whatever is presented as the latest scapegoat.Delving deep into the day-to-day of a marginalized section of the working class, Angry White People offers an ... Read more

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'An enlightening, thoughtful and intelligent study.'The IndependentThere is a new anger brewing in Britain. In the pubs and estates, the cafes and football stadiums, the mood is unsettled. People kick back increasingly against whoever or whatever is presented as the latest scapegoat.Delving deep into the day-to-day of a marginalized section of the working class, Angry White People offers an
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The Bay

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A tender and poignant debut of the redemptive power of unexpected friendship.In an old-fashioned fishing community on Morecambe Bay, change is imperceptibly slow. Treacherous tides sweep the quicksands, claiming everything in their path.As a boy, Arthur had followed in his father’s and grandfather’s footprints, learning to read the currents and shifting sands. Now retired and widowed, though, he ... Read more

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A tender and poignant debut of the redemptive power of unexpected friendship.In an old-fashioned fishing community on Morecambe Bay, change is imperceptibly slow. Treacherous tides sweep the quicksands, claiming everything in their path.As a boy, Arthur had followed in his father’s and grandfather’s footprints, learning to read the currents and shifting sands. Now retired and widowed, though, he
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Invisible

by James Patterson, David Ellis ...

Series Book 1 - Invisible
**“The plot twists will give you whiplash.” –**Washington PostRead the #1 New York Times bestselling thriller Invisible, then continue the series with Unsolved.FBI researcher Emmy Dockery is obsessed with finding the link between hundreds of unsolved cases. All she has are the newspaper clippings that wallpaper her bedroo... ... Read more

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**“The plot twists will give you whiplash.” –**Washington PostRead the #1 New York Times bestselling thriller Invisible, then continue the series with Unsolved.FBI researcher Emmy Dockery is obsessed with finding the link between hundreds of unsolved cases. All she has are the newspaper clippings that wallpaper her bedroo...
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The Impossible State

North Korea, Past and Future

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From a seasoned advisor, "a meaty, fast-paced portrait of North Korean society, economy, politics and foreign policy" ( Foreign Affairs).In The Impossible State, international-policy expert and former Director for Asian Affairs at the National Security Council Victor Cha pulls back the curtain on this controversial and isolated country, providing the best look yet at North Korea's history, the ... Read more

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From a seasoned advisor, "a meaty, fast-paced portrait of North Korean society, economy, politics and foreign policy" ( Foreign Affairs).In The Impossible State, international-policy expert and former Director for Asian Affairs at the National Security Council Victor Cha pulls back the curtain on this controversial and isolated country, providing the best look yet at North Korea's history, the
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Christmas at the Beach Cafe

A Novella

by Lucy Diamond ...

A Christmas short story from bestselling author Lucy Diamond, revisiting her Beach Cafe characters.After a hectic summer running her beach cafe in Cornwall, Evie Flynn is looking forward to her first Christmas with new boyfriend Ed - she's determined that it's going to be the most perfectly romantic one ever. Cosy nights in front of the fire, spicy mulled wine, mince pies . . . what's not to love ... Read more

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A Christmas short story from bestselling author Lucy Diamond, revisiting her Beach Cafe characters.After a hectic summer running her beach cafe in Cornwall, Evie Flynn is looking forward to her first Christmas with new boyfriend Ed - she's determined that it's going to be the most perfectly romantic one ever. Cosy nights in front of the fire, spicy mulled wine, mince pies . . . what's not to love
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The Sleeper

Two strangers meet on a train. Only one gets off. A dark and gripping psychological thriller.

by Emily Barr ...

'One brilliantly compelling page-turner' Closer .Two strangers meet on a train. Only one gets off...Critically acclaimed author Emily Barr presents The Sleeper, a shocking psychological thriller where infidelity puts Lara in great danger. Perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl and Sophie Hannah.'We can't praise Emily Barr's novels enough; they're fresh, original and hugely readable' Glamour ... Read more

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'One brilliantly compelling page-turner' Closer .Two strangers meet on a train. Only one gets off...Critically acclaimed author Emily Barr presents The Sleeper, a shocking psychological thriller where infidelity puts Lara in great danger. Perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl and Sophie Hannah.'We can't praise Emily Barr's novels enough; they're fresh, original and hugely readable' Glamour
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Something Wicked

by Kerry Wilkinson ...

Series Book 1 - Andrew Hunter series
Something Wicked is the first in a breathtaking Andrew Hunter series from Kerry Wilkinson, creator of the bestselling Jessica Daniel books.Nicholas Carr disappeared on his eighteenth birthday and the world has moved on. His girlfriend has left for university, his friends now have jobs and the police are busy dealing with the usual gallery of suspects.But his father, Richard, can't forget the three ... Read more

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Something Wicked is the first in a breathtaking Andrew Hunter series from Kerry Wilkinson, creator of the bestselling Jessica Daniel books.Nicholas Carr disappeared on his eighteenth birthday and the world has moved on. His girlfriend has left for university, his friends now have jobs and the police are busy dealing with the usual gallery of suspects.But his father, Richard, can't forget the three
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