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Nomadland : surviving America in the twenty-first century/ Jessica Bruder. - Wydanie I. - London : Swift Press, 2021. - XIV, 273 strony : fotografie ; 19 cm.

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Bruder Jessica

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Literatura amerykańska

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Bezrobotni Kryzys gospodarczy Nomadyzm (antropologia kulturowa) Poszukiwanie pracy Siła robocza Wolność Stany Zjednoczone (USA)

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Etnologia i antropologia kulturowa Gospodarka, ekonomia, finanse

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Książka w języku angielskim. Ich oszczędności wyparowały po kryzysie w 2008 roku lub z powodu różnych życiowych wypadków. Zamiast przejść na zasłużoną emeryturę, żegnają się z wygodnym życiem przedstawicieli klasy średniej, które wiedli dotąd. Sprzedają domy, bo nie mogą ich już utrzymać, przesiadają się do kamperów, przyczep, vanów czy pikapów i ruszają w drogę. Jeżdżą od stanu do stanu w poszukiwaniu dorywczej pracy – na kempingach, przy zbiorach owoców i warzyw, w centrach logistycznych Amazona. wystarczająco długo, żeby stworzyć związek zawodowy.

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The Voyageur / Paul Carlucci. - [miejsce nieznane] : Swift Press : Legimi, 2024.

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Carlucci Paul.

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'Exceptionally vivid and intense' Sunday Times 'A marvellously dark yarn' The Spectator 'Swaggering debut' Daily Mail But everyone expects at least a little bit of deception as they go through their days and nights, and there's a chance of winning nevertheless, so many choose to play Alex is a motherless stockboy in 1830s Montreal, waiting desperately for his father to return from France. Serge, a drunken fur trader, promises food and safety in return for friendship, but an expedition into the forest quickly goes awry. At the mercy of men whose motives are unclear, Alex must learn to find his own way in a world where taking advantage of others has become second nature. But will he have to abandon his humanity to survive? The Voyageur is a brilliantly realised novel set on the margins of British North America, where kindness is costly, and where the real wilderness may not be in the landscape surrounding Alex but in the deceptive hearts of men.

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Redwood Court / DéLana R. A. Dameron. - [miejsce nieznane] : Swift Press : Legimi, 2024.

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Dameron DéLana R. A..

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REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK • A 'nuanced, brilliant' (Essence) debut about one unforgettable Southern Black family and its youngest daughter's coming of age in the 1990s. 'A triumph . . . Redwood Court is storytelling at its best: tender, vivid, and richly complicated' - Jacqueline Woodson, New York Times bestselling author of Red at the Bone 'Mika, you sit at our feet all these hours and days, hearing us tell our tales. You have all these stories inside you: all the stories everyone in our family knows and all the stories everyone in our family tells. You write 'em in your books and show everyone who we are' So begins award-winning poet DéLana R. A. Dameron's debut novel, Redwood Court. The baby of the family, Mika Tabor spends much of her time in the care of loved ones, listening to their stories and witnessing their struggles. On Redwood Court, the cul-de-sac in the all-Black working-class suburb of Columbia, South Carolina, where her grandparents live, Mika learns important lessons from the people who raise her: her exhausted parents, who work long hours at multiple jobs while still making sure their kids experience the adventure of family vacations; her older sister, who in a house filled with Motown would rather listen to Alanis Morrisette; her retired grandparents, children of Jim Crow, who realized their own vision of success when they bought their house on the Court in the 1960s, imagining it filled with future generations; and the many neighbours who hold tight to the community they've built, committed to fostering joy and love in an America so insistent on seeing Black people stumble and fall. With visceral clarity and powerful prose, Dameron reveals the devastation of being made to feel invisible and the transformative power of being seen. Redwood Court is a celebration of extraordinary, ordinary people striving to achieve their own American dreams.

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Behind You Is the Sea / Susan Muaddi Darraj. - [miejsce nieznane] : Swift Press : Legimi, 2024.

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Darraj Susan Muaddi.

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Behind You Is the Sea is a compelling debut that fearlessly challenges stereotypes surrounding Palestinian culture. A Most Anticipated Book of 2024 by Ms Magazine, Lithub and Elle Funny and touching, Behind You Is the Sea brings us into the homes and lives of three main families – the Baladis, the Salamehs, and the Ammars – Palestinian immigrants who've all found a different welcome in America. Their various fates and struggles cause their community dynamic to sizzle and sometimes explode: the wealthy Ammar family employs young Maysoon Baladi, whose own family struggles financially, to clean up after their spoiled teenagers. Meanwhile, Marcus Salameh confronts his father in an effort to protect his younger sister for 'dishonouring' their name. Only a trip to Palestine, where Marcus experiences an unexpected and dramatic transformation, can bridge this seemingly unbridgeable divide between the two generations. Behind You Is the Sea faces stereotypes about Palestinian culture head-on, shifting perspectives to weave a complex social fabric replete with weddings, funerals, broken hearts, and devastating secrets.

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Elmer and the Dragon / Ruth Stiles Gannett. - [miejsce nieznane] : Swift Press : Legimi, 2021.

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Gannett Ruth Stiles.

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Book two in the My Father's Dragon trilogy After his exciting adventures on Wild Island, Elmer is ready to go home. Luckily his new friend the baby dragon offers to fly him there. But when a storm forces them to make an emergency landing, they find themselves on Feather Island. This exotic place is inhabited by all the escaped canaries of the world and ruled by a curious canary desperately searching for buried treasure. Can clever Elmer use his creativity to save the day one more time?

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My Father's Dragon / Ruth Stiles Gannett. - [miejsce nieznane] : Swift Press : Legimi, 2021.

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Gannett Ruth Stiles.

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A NEWBERY HONOR BOOK When a little boy Elmer strikes up a friendship with an alley cat, he learns of a baby dragon that is being forced to serve as a ferry for the selfish animals of Wild Island. Elmer determines at once to free the dragon, and with a bit of advice from the savvy cat, he arms himself with chewing gum, lollipops, rubber bands and some other unlikely items. With these tools and his own sharp wits, Elmer is prepared to face hungry tigers, cranky crocodiles and other challenges. Both a Newbery Honor Book and an American Library Association Notable Book, this charming story has delighted generations of readers since its original publication in 1948. 'A real delight' - New Yorker

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The Dragons of Blueland / Ruth Stiles Gannett. - [miejsce nieznane] : Swift Press : Legimi, 2021.

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Gannett Ruth Stiles.

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Book three in the My Father's Dragon trilogy Elmer is safe and sound at home in Evergreen Park while Boris is heading to Blueland, where he'll reunite with his family. There's just one problem: hunters have trapped Boris' family and plan to capture and sell them to zoos all over the world! When Boris discovers the hunters' plan, he knows exactly who to go to for help - Elmer Elevator, whose creative plans and schemes always save the day. With time ticking away and the hunters ready to pounce, will Elmer rescue the dragons of Blueland in time?

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Evidence-Based Parenting / Matilda Gosling. - [miejsce nieznane] : Swift Press : Legimi, 2024.

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Gosling Matilda.

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'So useful … extremely well-researched' - The Times A search for 'parenting' returns over a billion unique hits on Google. How can parents know which approaches actually work to support their children to be happy, healthy and fulfilled while maintaining their own sanity? Evidence-Based Parenting draws directly on more than one thousand studies, and indirectly on thousands more, to create a single evidence base and reference manual for parents. This vast knowledge base has been condensed, for the first time, into straightforward ideas to support children's relationships, physical health, learning and play, behaviour, and happiness and well-being.

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Ruthless / Anne Mette Hancock. - [miejsce nieznane] : Swift Press : Legimi, 2023.

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Hancock Anne Mette.

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'Gripping, endearing, dark, and funny ... Highly recommended' Harlan Coben When Jan Frischof, a dying elderly man, gives a deathbed confession too unbelievable to be true, journalist Heloise Kaldan immediately knows there's a deeper story to uncover. Her gut soon proves to be right - Jan immediately backtracks and warns her that they will both be in danger if she asks any more questions. Could this kind and elderly man really be a cold-blooded killer? Heloise quickly realizes that this is a darker, and far more complicated, investigation. Jan is clearly afraid of something, but who or what he's afraid of could be a dangerous question for Heloise to find the answer to. As she digs deeper, Heloise begins to see that Jan's confession is connected to a string decades-old disappearances. But next of kin and police are lying to her at every turn, and she has no idea what else Jan could be hiding. Enlisting her friend, detective inspector Erik Schäfer, Heloise begins her descent into the past, unsure of what she will unearth. Rave Reader Reviews 'Thrilling and suspenseful' 'Well-paced and full of surprises. The final twist was a shocker' 'This was tense, atmospheric, and a twisty end that I was not expecting' 'Dark and addictive' 'Many twists and turns in this one!' 'Deceptions and twists that reveal a sinister plot in an idyllic Scandinavian setting' 'That ending just blew my mind' 'A mindblowing twist … great Scandi Noir read'

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The New China Playbook / Keyu Jin. - [miejsce nieznane] : Swift Press : Legimi, 2023.

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Jin Keyu.

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Financial Times Best Summer Books of 2023 'Essential reading' Tony Blair A revelatory, myth-dispelling exploration of China's juggernaut economy Although China's economy is one of the largest in the world, Western understanding of it is often based on dated assumptions and incomplete information. In The New China Playbook, Keyu Jin burrows deep into the mechanisms of a unique system, taking a nuanced, clear-eyed, and data-based look inside. From the far-reaching and unexpected consequences of China's one-child policy to the government's complex relationship with entrepreneurs, from its boisterous financial system to its latest push for technological innovation, Jin reveals the frequently misunderstood dynamics at play. China is entering a new era, soon to be shaped by a radically different younger generation. As it strives to move beyond the confines of conventional socialism stained by shortages and capitalism hindered by inequality, the world is about to witness the emergence of a completely new dynamic between two diametrically opposite systems. The thorough understanding of China's playbook that Jin provides will be essential for anyone hoping to interpret the nation's future economic and political strategy. While China's rise on the world stage has stirred a wide range of emotions, one thing is certain: a deep understanding is essential for successfully navigating the global economy in the twenty-first century.

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The Book of Days / Francesca Kay. - [miejsce nieznane] : Swift Press : Legimi, 2024.

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Kay Francesca.

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'At least that post-Reformation sovereignty of the word still yields novels as richly imagined and skilfully crafted as this' The Spectator Things change; we have to recognise that; the world will not stay still. What we must hope is that the new is better and stronger than the old. Anno Domini 1546. In a manor house in England a young woman feels the walls are closing round her, while her dying husband is obsessed by his vision of a chapel where prayers will be said for his immortal soul. As the days go by and the chapel takes shape, the outside world starts to intrude. And as the old ways are replaced by the new, the people of the village sense a dangerous freedom. The Book of Days is a beautifully written novel of lives lived in troubled times and the solace to be found in nature and the turning seasons. Reader Reviews 'A must read … Characters that one cares about, beautifully structured, a real page turner' 'A jewel of a book' 'Beautifully written' 'Atmospheric and compelling'

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When Kids Say They're Trans / Stella O'Malley. - [miejsce nieznane] : Swift Press : Legimi, 2023.

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O'Malley Stella.

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'Essential reading for all parents and professionals supporting young people struggling with the issue of gender identity' Louise Perry Being the parent of a gender-questioning child is confusing. There is a lot of advice out there, but much of it goes against what many parents feel instinctively is the right approach. And the stakes are very high if you get it wrong. There have been many books written for parents who are facilitating a child's gender transition, but almost none for parents who decide that social or medical transition is not the best option for their child. Written by three professionals working in the field – Sasha Ayad, Lisa Marchiano and Stella O'Malley – When Kids Say They're Trans is explicitly a resource for parents who want their children to flourish, but do not believe that hasty medicalisation is the best way to ensure long-term health and well-being. Parents who have successfully helped their children navigate gender distress without resorting to surgery and hormones have done so by actively taking the reins, not waiting until they found the right therapist or doctor. When Kids Say They're Trans will tell you all you need to know, and will give you the confidence to trust your own instincts.

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The End of Drum-Time / Hanna Pylväinen. - [miejsce nieznane] : Swift Press : Legimi, 2023.

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Pylväinen Hanna.

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Shortlisted for the National Book Award A story of forbidden love and fugitive faith in the nineteenth century Arctic Circle 'Transports readers deep into an unfamiliar world, yet with familiar conflicts and desires. I was absorbed and changed. Absolutely beautiful' Tracy Chevalier, bestselling author of Girl With a Pearl Earring In 1851, at a remote village in the Scandinavian tundra, a Lutheran minister known as Mad Lasse tries in vain to convert the native Sámi reindeer herders to his faith. But when one of the most respected herders has a dramatic awakening and dedicates his life to the church, his impetuous son, Ivvár, is left to guard their diminishing herd alone. By chance, he meets Mad Lasse's daughter Willa, and their blossoming infatuation grows into something that ultimately crosses borders―of cultures, of beliefs, and of political divides―as Willa follows the herders on their arduous annual migration north to the sea. Gorgeously written and sweeping in scope, Hanna Pylväinen's The End of Drum-Time immerses readers in a world lit by the northern lights, steeped in age-old rituals, and guided by passions that transcend place and time.

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Bad Therapy / Abigail Shrier. - [miejsce nieznane] : Swift Press : Legimi, 2024.

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Shrier Abigail.

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From the author of Irreversible Damage, an investigation into how mental health overdiagnosis is harming, not helping, children 'A pacy, no-holds barred attack on mental health professionals and parenting experts ...thought-provoking' Financial Times 'A message that parents, teachers, mental health professionals and policymakers need to hear' New Statesman In virtually every way that can be measured, Gen Z's mental health is worse than that of previous generations. Youth suicide rates are climbing, antidepressant prescriptions for children are common, and the proliferation of mental health diagnoses has not helped the staggering number of kids who are lonely, lost, sad and fearful of growing up. What's gone wrong? In Bad Therapy, bestselling investigative journalist Abigail Shrier argues that the problem isn't the kids – it's the mental health experts. Drawing on hundreds of interviews with child psychologists, parents, teachers and young people themselves, Shrier explores the ways the mental health industry has transformed the way we teach, treat, discipline and even talk to our kids. She reveals that most of the therapeutic approaches have serious side effects and few proven benefits: for instance, talk therapy can induce rumination, trapping children in cycles of anxiety and depression; while 'gentle parenting' can encourage emotional turbulence – even violence – in children as they lash out, desperate for an adult to be in charge. Mental health care can be lifesaving when properly applied to children with severe needs, but for the typical child, the cure can be worse than the disease. Bad Therapy is a must-read for anyone questioning why our efforts to support our kids have backfired – and what it will take for parents to lead a turnaround.

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The Museum of Failures / Thrity Umrigar. - [miejsce nieznane] : Swift Press : Legimi, 2023.

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Umrigar Thrity.

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A riveting story about uncovering family secrets and the power of forgiveness, set in India and the United States, from the bestselling author of Reese's Book Club pick Honor Remy Wadia left India for the United States long ago, carrying his resentment of his mother with him. He has now returned to Bombay to adopt a baby from a young pregnant girl—and to see his elderly mother for the first time in several years. Discovering that his mother is in the hospital, has stopped talking, and seems to have given up on life, he is struck with guilt for not realizing just how sick she has become. His unexpected appearance and assiduous attention revives her and enables her to return to her home. But when Remy stumbles on an old photograph, shocking long-held family secrets surface. As the secrets unravel and Remy's mother begins communicating again, he finds himself reevaluating his entire childhood, his relationship to his parents, and his harsh judgment of the decisions and events long hidden from him, just as he is on the cusp of becoming a parent himself. But most of all, he must learn to forgive others for their failures and human frailties. The Museum of Failures is a deeply moving story of secrets and family, and a reminder that forgiveness comes from realizing that the people we love are usually trying to do their best in the most difficult situations.

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