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Refugees and other forced migrants are one of the great contemporary challenges the world is confronting. Throughout the world people leave their home countries to escape war, natural disasters, and cultural and political oppression. Unfortunately, even today, the international community struggles to provide an adequate response to this vast population in need.This Very Short Introduction covers a broad range of issues around the causes and impact of the contemporary refugee crisis for both receiving states and societies, for global order, and for refugees and other forced migrants themselves. Gil Loescher discusses the identity of refugees, asylum seekers, and internally displaced persons and how they differ from other forced migrants. He also investigates the long history of the refugee phenomenon and how refugees became a central concern of the international community during the twentieth and twenty first centuries, as well as considering the responses provided by governments and international aid organisations to refugee needs. Loescher concludes by focussing on the necessity of these bodies to understand the realities of the contemporary refugee situation in order to best respond to its current and future challenges. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

A case for friendship as a radical practice of love, courage, and trust, and seven strategies that pave the way for profound social change. Grounded in the Buddha&;s teachings on spiritual friendship, Radical Friendship shares seven strategies to help us embody our deepest values in all of our relationships. Drawing on her experiences as a leading meditation teacher, as well as personal stories of growing up multiracial in a racist world, Kate Johnson brings a fresh take on time-honored wisdom to help us connect more authentically with ourselves, with our friends and family, and within our communities. The divides we experience within us and between us are not only a threat to our physical and emotional health&;they are also the weapons and the outcomes of structural oppression. But through wise relationships, it is possible to transform the barriers created by societal injustice. Johnson leads us on a journey to becoming better friends by offering ways to show up for our own and each other&;s liberation at every stage of a relationship. Each chapter ends with a meditation or reflection practice to help readers cultivate vibrant, harmonious, revolutionary friendships. Radical Friendship offers a path of depth and hope and shows us the importance of working toward collective wellbeing, one relationship at a time. Autorid: Kate Johnson

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First published in 1961 by Stackpole Books, Street without Joy is a classic of military history. Journalist and scholar Bernard Fall vividly captured the sights, sounds, and smells of the brutal— and politically complicated—conflict between the French and the Communist-led Vietnamese nationalists in Indochina. The French fought to the bitter end, but even with the lethal advantages of a modern military, they could not stave off the Viet Minh insurgency of hit-and-run tactics, ambushes, booby traps, and nighttime raids. The final French defeat came at Dien Bien Phu in 1954, setting the stage for American involvement and a far bloodier chapter in Vietnam‘s history. Fall combined graphic reporting with deep scholarly knowledge of Vietnam and its colonial history in a book memorable in its descriptions of jungle fighting and insightful in its arguments. After more than a half a century in print, Street without Joy remains required reading. Autorid: Bernard B. Fall, Fredrik Logevall

""Summer and Winter" refers to the weave's characteristic look of one light side and one dark side. In this new book, Susan Kesler-Simpson breaks down the weave structure to make it easy to understand and includes 34 projects including shawls, blankets, table linens, and dish towels"-- Master the art of Summer and Winter weaving with 34 stunning projects and expert guidance that turn complexity into creativity, ensuring your success from the very first thread.Whether you have been putting off a Summer and Winter project because you think it will be too difficult or you’ve tried in the past and failed, the explanations and instructions from expert weaver and teacher Susan Kesler-Simpson are guaranteed to make your next attempt a success. Though Summer and Winter’s characteristic look of one light side and one dark side makes it appear complex, it's no more difficult than many other weave structures once you understand how it works. Starting with the basics as in her other “Simply” series of books, Susan breaks down the weave structure and explains how it works and how to weave it. Then you are ready to weave any of the 34 Summer and Winter projects for 4 and 8-shaft looms, from shawls to blankets and table linens to hand towels. Already comfortable with Summer and Winter? Head straight for these patterns and start weaving! With this book by your side, you’ll be able to weave any Summer and Winter pattern you desire. “Summer and Winter” refers to the weave's characteristic look of one light side and one dark side. This new book follows a similar format to the author’s Overshot Simply, in which she breaks down the weave structure to make it easy to understand, and includes 34 projects including shawls, blankets, table linens, and dish towels Autorid: Susan Kesler-Simpson

Offers crocheters of all skill levels detailed instructions for creating customizable amigurumi Mushroom Sprites and Snails, including accessories like reins and saddles, along with planning sheets, photo galleries, and a glossary for accessible cottagecore-inspired crafting. Original. Illustrations. Jump into this Cottagecore Collection Full of Snail Steeds and Mushroom Riders! Mushroom Sprites and Snails are a delightful pairing, offering endless possibilities for crafting magical creatures. With Mushroom Sprites available in various sizes, limb options, and cap styles, and Snails in small, medium, and giant sizes with round or pointed shells, this book provides everything you need to create a whimsical duo. As a bonus, you'll find instructions for leashes, reins, and saddles that allow the Mushroom Sprites to take their Snails on adventures through meadows and forests. Patterns are accessible for all skill levels, with simpler mushroom shapes for beginners and intricate spiraling shells and colorwork for more advanced crafters. All patterns include detailed photos so you can easily follow the instructions to create enchanting amigurumi. Use the included photo galleries and planning sheets to design your unique creatures and track your progress, and refer to the Glossary of Terms and Stitches for helpful guidance along the way. You'll soon be enjoying the company of a whole fairy ring of Mushroom Sprites and their Snail companions! Mushroom Sprites and Snails are a delightful pairing, offering endless possibilities for crafting magical creatures. With Mushroom Sprites available in various sizes, limb options, and cap styles, and Snails in small, medium, and giant sizes with round or pointed shells, this book provides everything you need to create a whimsical duo. As a bonus, you'll find instructions for leashes, reins, and saddles that allow the Mushroom Sprites to take their Snails on adventures through meadows and forests. Jump into this Cottagecore Collection Full of Snail Steeds and Mushroom Riders! Mushroom Sprites and Snails are a delightful pairing, offering endless possibilities for crafting magical creatures. With Mushroom Sprites available in various sizes, limb options, and cap styles, and Snails in small, medium, and giant sizes with round or pointed shells, this book provides everything you need to create a whimsical duo. As a bonus, you'll find instructions for leashes, reins, and saddles that allow the Mushroom Sprites to take their Snails on adventures through meadows and forests. Patterns are accessible for all skill levels, with simpler mushroom shapes for beginners and intricate spiraling shells and colorwork for more advanced crafters. All patterns include detailed photos so you can easily follow the instructions to create enchanting amigurumi. Use the included photo galleries and planning sheets to design your unique creatures and track your progress, and refer to the Glossary of Terms and Stitches for helpful guidance along the way. You'll soon be enjoying the company of a whole fairy ring of Mushroom Sprites and their Snail companions! Autorid: Megan Lapp

A definitive new monograph on Ray K. Metzker, showcasing his innovative approach to urban photography and mastery of light and form.Going against the grain of conventional street photography or humanist photography—both too traditional for his bold creative vision—Ray K. Metzker (1931–2014) uniquely appropriated urban space through its vertical and horizontal lines, with complete mastery of light. Long underrated, his work has previously only been featured in about a handful publications, all of which are now out of print. This new monograph, bringing together approximately 150 photographs, offers a fresh perspective on Metzker’s work as well as a (re)discovery of the American photographer, who developed an emotional affinity early on with the cities of Chicago and Philadelphia. His photography broke free from narrative aesthetic conventions, elevating monochrome photography to new heights. Autorid: Françoise Morin, Philippe Séclier, Carrie Springer