This book provides a case study on the ongoing impact of displacement and encampment of refugees who do not have access to resettlement support services or are resettled in locations of low cultural and linguistic diversity. Following the journeys of displaced families and children who left Europe after the Second World War to seek resettlement in Queensland, Australia, this book brings together the rarely heard voices of these refugees from written archives, along with material from more than 50 oral history interviews. It thoroughly explores the impacts of displacement, encampment, and eventually resettlement in locations without resettlement facilities or support networks. In so doing, the book brings to light important findings that can be used to help understand the experiences of those impacted by contemporary refugee crises and can be considered when developing responses and assistance in locations where there is a lack of diversity or support for refugees. This book will be of interest to scholars and students studying and researching the history of migration, sociology of migration, psychological effects of migration and displacement, as well as demography. Practitioners and policymakers will also be able to draw from this book when considering the long-term impacts of responses to contemporary refugee crises.
This book provides a case study on the ongoing impact of displacement and encampment of refugees who do not have access to resettlement support services or are resettled in locations of low cultural and linguistic diversity. Following the journeys of displaced families and children who left Europe after the Second World War to seek resettlement in Queensland, Australia, this book brings together the rarely heard voices of these refugees from written archives, along with material from more than 50 oral history interviews. It thoroughly explores the impacts of displacement, encampment, and eventually resettlement in locations without resettlement facilities or support networks. In so doing, the book brings to light important findings that can be used to help understand the experiences of those impacted by contemporary refugee crises and can be considered when developing responses and assistance in locations where there is a lack of diversity or support for refugees. This book will be of interest to scholars and students studying and researching the history of migration, sociology of migration, psychological effects of migration and displacement, as well as demography. Practitioners and policymakers will also be able to draw from this book when considering the long-term impacts of responses to contemporary refugee crises.
Aufwühlend, sexy, romantisch – die neue Serie von Bestsellerautorin Jessica Sorensen Nova kann ihn einfach nicht vergessen – Quinton Carter, den attraktiven Kerl mit den honigbraunen Augen und den sexy Tattoos. Er ist ihr Seelenverwandter, und der Gedanke an ihn lässt sie nicht los ... Aber wird er ihre Liebe überhaupt zulassen? Oder stößt er sie wieder weg?
»Willkommen zurück an der Brighton Private University! Einem Ort, der von Geld, Image und Lügen regiert wird ...« Nachdem Cloé Wallace ihrer damaligen Freundin Raven das Leben gerettet hat, muss sie nun selbst die illegalen Geschäfte an der Brighton Private University weiterführen. Der Studiengang raubt ihr den letzten Nerv, ihre Vergangenheit verfolgt sie und Cloé braucht dringend Nachhilfe, um mitzuhalten. Gut, dass der charmante Schauspieler Caleb Findlay bereit ist, ihr zu helfen. Es gibt nur einen Haken: Im Gegenzug soll Cloé für die Medien seine Freundin spielen, um seinen zerstörten Ruf wieder herzustellen. Nur schlecht, wenn man als Drogendealerin plötzlich im Rampenlicht steht und beginnt, Gefühle für jemanden zu entwickeln, der ihre Mauern einreißen könnte.
This is the final book of the Canterwood Crest books starring Sasha Silver. Though the series will continue, there will be a new main character to narrate the series!
Romance finalista do TikTok Book Awards na categoria livro do ano. A estreia literária de Jessica George apresenta uma jornada da heroína moderna, protagonizada por Maddie: os desafios de lidar com a família, as tragédias, os perigos — e as recompensas — de se arriscar na vida e no amor. Aos 25 anos, Maddie está esperando que sua vida comece para valer. Enquanto observa colegas que moram sozinhas, namoram e tomam os primeiros passos de suas carreiras, a maior parte do seu dia a dia é dedicada ao cuidado do pai, que sofre de doença de Parkinson. Quando finalmente tem a chance de viver novas experiências, ela se aventura e encara as alegrias e desafios de amadurecer e se encontrar. "Adorei cada página deste livro maravilhoso, reconfortante e fortalecedor. É uma primeira obra excepcional de um novo talento incrivelmente entusiasmante." — Beth O'Leary "Absolutamente encantador e profundamente comovente... O percurso de Maddie fará sentido para todos aqueles que se viram obrigados a crescer — ou que ainda estão a tentar fazê-lo." — Celeste Ng
Depuis leur rencontre, l’amour n’a jamais été un long fleuve tranquille pour Amelia-Thea et Aiden. Malgré les obstacles qu’ils doivent surmonter, ils sont sûrs d’une chose : ensemble, rien ne pourra jamais les arrêter. Or, à peine ont-ils commencé à envisager leur futur à deux qu’Amelia est menacée par un assassin prêt à tout. Cette menace paraît plus réelle que toutes les précédentes réunies. Bien décidée à prouver à son agresseur que son heure n’est pas encore venue, Amelia vit cachée, loin de tous. Elle doit cependant rester sur ses gardes : en tentant de protéger ceux qu’elle aime, elle pourrait se mettre elle-même en danger, plus encore qu’elle ne l’est déjà. Heureusement, même à distance, Aiden est prêt à tout pour la sauver. Entre amour et survie, Amelia risque de devoir faire le choix le plus difficile de sa vie...
En intégrant le lycée de King City, Amelia s’était promis de rester la plus discrète possible. À la place, elle est tombée amoureuse d’Aiden, le type le plus sexy de l’établissement, et s’est fait plus d’ennemis que d’amis. Et à peine sa garde est-elle baissée que les ennuis resurgissent. Aiden, suspecté du meurtre de son beau-père, est placé en garde à vue. S’il est relâché quelques heures plus tard, faute de preuves, le mystère demeure pourtant complet : qui a tué Gregg Simms, le beau-père turbulent d’Aiden ? Amelia, de son côté, est encore effrayée à l’idée d’être retrouvée par l’homme qu’elle fuit depuis toujours. Peut-elle révéler à Aiden ses propres traumatismes ? Peut-elle lui faire confiance alors que celui-ci, ayant découvert qu’elle n’est pas celle qu’elle prétend être, se met à douter de sa petite amie ? De nombreux dangers planent au-dessus d’Aiden et d’Amelia. Leur présent menacé, ils devront plonger au cœur de leurs passés pour démêler les différents mystères qui les entourent.
Alexis: My life used to be pretty perfect, but it all fell apart the day my parents died. Now, my family barely feels like a family anymore. Everyone has changed. Me included. I used to be an artist. I used to be a lot of things. Now I spend most of my time pretending I'm okay when I'm not and pouring out my feelings with a can of spray paint, marking the walls around town. Blaine's has a best friend, who always drives me crazy. Sure, the guy is hot, but he's definitely not my type. Still, he makes me feel a bit better about what happened, enough that we decide to be friends. I just hope I'm not making a mistake.
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