Most Popular Books by Lucie

This book examines the variation in high-skilled immigration policies in OECD countries. These countries face economic and social pressures from slowing productivity, ageing populations and pressing labour shortages. To address these inter-related challenges, the potential of the global labour market needs to be harnessed. Countries need to intensify their efforts to attract talented people – the best and the brightest. While some are excelling in this new marketplace, others lag behind. The book explores the reasons for this, analysing the interplay between interests and institutions. It considers the key role of coalitions between labour (both high- and low-skilled) and capital. Central to the analysis is a newly constructed index of openness to high-skilled immigrants, supplemented by detailed case studies of France, Germany, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States. The book contributes to the literature on immigration, political economy and public policy, and appeals to academic and policy audiences.

Discover the imaginative world of the On the Fingertips series with Lili Mouse and her friend Elephant. Notes of subtle humor echo in the dialogue as these two friends use descriptive words to explore the beauty of friendship and all that makes them alike and all that makes them different. From their gray color and their big ears to their love of peanuts, these two friends think they are exactly alike, until the elephant admits a difference—Lili the mouse snores a lot louder! The finger-painting workshop included in the back of the book encourages cognitive development, improves fine motor skills, and stimulates imagination and creativity as you use your hands and fingers to create Elephant and a banana tree. So get ready to learn, imagine, and create when you dip your fingers in the paint!

The sequel to R.I.P. Nanny Tobbins, the quirky and very funny MG fantasy title that is perfect for fans of A Girl Called Corpse and Nevermoor. 1851, London Six months have passed since the grand opening of the Great Exhibition -- and Albertine and her family couldn''t be happier. But the season of good fortune ends abruptly when a Royal Jewel goes missing and Albertine''s friend, dearest Blot, is accused of its theft. Determined to prove Blot''s innocence, Papa launches an investigation. Yet despite his best efforts, the true thief cannot be found. With time running short before Blot is imprisoned, Albertine hatches a plan. She will enlist the help of the grown-up with the sharpest eyes she knows: her ghost-governess, Nanny Tobbins. Residing in the graveyard has, however, turned Nanny quite odd and managing her is rather difficult. Will Nanny Tobbins'' presence assist Albertine in clearing Blot''s name, or will it make matters worse?

Depuis l’enfance, Lucie Inland a appris à « faire attention ». À son assiette, à son corps, à la place qu’elle occupe dans le bus, au regard des autres. À la courbe de croissance scrutée par le médecin, aux injonctions répétées à corriger ce corps qui déborde. Elle a appris, surtout, qu’être grosse n’était pas seulement un état corporel, mais une faute. Dans cette enquête incarnée, elle écrit « de chez les grosses ». Non pour revendiquer une identité figée, mais pour interroger un ordre social. Car la grossophobie ne se résume pas à quelques moqueries : elle structure les imaginaires, façonne les politiques de santé, infiltre la culture populaire et dicte les normes de désirabilité. Elle rencontre celles et ceux qui vivent, ont vécu ou redoutent la stigmatisation du poids, confronte leurs récits aux faits, aux chiffres, à l’histoire des idées. Des cabinets médicaux aux entreprises, des médias aux réseaux sociaux, elle documente la manière dont le poids devient un critère d’évaluation sociale. Ce livre n’est ni un manifeste ni un manuel de développement personnel. C’est une plongée rigoureuse et sensible dans une obsession collective : celle du contrôle des corps. Et une invitation à regarder autrement celles et ceux que l’on réduit trop souvent à leur silhouette. À propos de l''autrice Lucie Inland est journaliste indépendante et autrice. Elle collabore notamment avec La Déferlante et La Vie Ouvrière. En 2022, elle a reçu le Prix du Bondy Blog pour l’égalité des chances et contre les discriminations pour l’un de ses articles.

Papaya the panda is allergic to raindrops and when he gets caught in a downpour and begins to shrink, he searches desperately for safety to avoid disappearing altogether.

This book focuses on one of the basic – yet still rather neglected in Latin linguistics– grammatical categories: comparison of adjectives and adverbs. Which Latin adjectives and adverbs allow for comparative and superlative forms, and which ones do not? This question may seem trivial to those working with modern languages but is not at all trivial in the case of a dead language such as Latin that has no native speakers and a limited corpus of written texts. Based on extensive data collection, the book aims to provide today’s readers of Latin with some objective criteria for determining the answer.

The Dictionary of Southern African Place Names - now in its 4th edition - helps you sort your Komkhulu from your Kommetjie with the most comprehensive glossary of Southern African towns, villages, railway stations, mountains, rivers and beaches. The 9 000 short entries incorporate data from sources dating as far back as 1486, encapsulating the linguistic and cultural heritage of all the peoples of the subcontinent, past and present. In this highly readable book the expert authors take you on a fascinating journey of the highways and byways of Southern Africa. Whether you are a motorist, an adventurer or merely an armchair traveller, this book has a multitude of facts and details that will fascinate you. This is much more than a reference book - it gives an insight into what shapes a place and its people through our heroes, events, beliefs, values, fears and aspirations.

The Amber Witch is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1888. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

This book explores the “Turkish paradox” – women’s lower representation in local politics than in parliament. By analyzing life stories of 200 female municipal councilors and party representatives, it offers a comprehensive assessment of what makes local politics in Turkey particularly inaccessible to women. It places women’s pathways within the cycles of exclusion, starting by political socialization, going through the candidate recruitment process and continuing after the election. The research presented here brings together gender studies and political sociology and offers novel applications of concepts including intersectionality and biographical availability. It covers all major political parties and diverse local configurations in Turkey, and reveals political strategies of women in conservative parties as well as the reasons behind the exceptionally high representation of women within the pro-Kurdish political parties. The book further sheds some light on the intricate relationship between women’s political activity and regime change in the context of democratic backsliding.

This book provides an analysis of the evolving BDSM scene in Central Europe, with an emphasis on selected post-communist countries. It explores how the region’s communist past delayed the development of BDSM communities and public discourse compared to Western Europe. Examining themes like mediatization, criminalization, commodification, and globalization, the book traces the shift of sadomasochism from a criminalized and medicalized diagnosis to an accepted, consensual sexual practice. Focusing on issues of law, consent, and societal norms, this book investigates the growing online BDSM communities and the rising demand for paid services, including the phenomenon of financial domination. By analyzing professional BDSM practices, the book addresses how criminal law intersects with consensual sadomasochism, highlighting the complexities of distinguishing between consensual and non-consensual acts in both legal and social contexts. Using quantitative research, the book also presents data on societal attitudes toward BDSM in the Czech Republic, shedding light on the growing tolerance of consensual BDSM practices, even among university students. These findings are critical in understanding how legal frameworks and public perceptions influence the stigmatization or acceptance of BDSM within criminology. As the first comprehensive criminological study of BDSM in Central Europe, this book offers a unique perspective on the intersection of sexual practices, law, and society.

Becoming lost while on a fishing trip, Pepin the penguin must rely on his new friends in a strange land to help him find the way home to his family.