This book deconstructs stories of human trafficking that dominate public discourse, revealing the political, social and cultural assumptions that underpin the central trafficking narrative and emphasising implications for policy-making.
A misfit Irish-but-not-Catholic girl from Cleveland's west side mixes quirk with sophistication and a wee bit o' sex in her wonderfully exuberant and outlandish look on life.
Rust Belt Burlesque traces the history of burlesque in Cleveland from the 1800s to the present, while also telling the story of Bella Sin, a Mexican immigrant who largely drove Northeast Ohiös burlesque comeback. Over 100 color photos provide a peek into the raucous Ohio Burlesque Festival that packs the Beachland Ballroom every year.
The untold story of five women who fought to compete against men in national air races of the 1920s and 1930s. "At the dawn of aviation, when every flight was a test of courage, a remarkable band of female pilots proved that a woman's place is in the sky--or anywhere else she wants to be."--Mitchell Zuckoff, author of "13 Hours."hardcover.
Set in 1930s Chicago, Nice Going, Red is the tale of "Red" Devlin, an 8th grade boy who has his heart in the right place, but a little embarrassment is all it takes to overcome his resolve. Will Red finally manage to find his way...or will misplaced pride lead him astray?
Speed Austin never meant to get in trouble, but it seems to follow him wherever he goes. Yet, even though he's part of the playground gang of toughs, the boys from St. Leo's are desperate for a shortstop to take the place of Bud Philips-and Speed is the best candidate they can find. Speed jumps at the chance to get away from the fast life, but the gang wants him back, and they're out to show him what happens to members that try to "quit." Will...
Erin O'Brien's The Politics of Identity pushes past the settled oppositions to show how a politics of identities can mobilize, rather than undermine, collective action by workers. Drawing upon vivid worker portraits from extensive fieldwork, the author details in highly readable prose how we need to think more creatively if workers are to contest the indignities of the low-wage economy unfolding before us. Here is a book that lays the groundwo...
