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011903
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New York, Houghton Mifflin Company, 1999.
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198pBrown Spine
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Traveling from India to New England and back again, the stories in this debut collection unerringly chart the emotional journeys of characters seeking love beyond the barriers of nations and generations. Imbued with the sensual details of Indian culture, they also speak with universal eloquence to everyone who has ever felt like a foreigner.
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9788172235024 Pb.
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| Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
| I00257 | 823.914/LAH | Main | On Shelf | General | |
| I00590 | 823.914/LAH | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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019168
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New York, Kids Can Press, 2006.
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64pRed Spine
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The Kids Book of
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Canada is a diverse land with a rich immigration history. Our roots begin with the Aboriginal peoples who have lived here since time immemorial and extend to the wide array of newcomers who have arrived over hundreds of years from almost every part of the globe. People from more than 200 cultures now call Canada home -- and each one has a fascinating story to tell. Many of their stories, past and present, and their amazing contributions to this country are told in these pages. Featuring stories of ethnic groups, mini-profiles, maps, archival documents and first-person accounts, this richly illustrated title in the Kids Book of series is a celebration of multicultural Canada and a comprehensive look at our fascinating immigration history.
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9781553374843 Hb.
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| 018148 | 325.71/HOD | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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004999
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Mankato, Thameside Press, 2002.
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57pGreen spine
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World Issues
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This series explores some of the most controversial subjects affecting our lives today. This title looks at the facts, arguments, and opinions from around the globe about the life of refugees. It asks vital questions about the plight of refugees, what causes refugees, who offers to help them and what more we can do to help them begin a new life or return safely home.
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1931983275 Hb.
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| 005666 | 305.906914/GIF | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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014776
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Illinois, Heinemann Library, 2005.
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56pSky Blue Spine
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People on the move
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Describes the reasons why people leave their countries, presents case studies involving Angola, Yugoslavia, Rwanda, and the Soviet Union, and discusses the rights of refugees and whether or not they are safe.
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Introduction -
Fear makes people move
Forced to flee
War - Civilian casualties
Revolution, rebellion, and civil war
Case study: The Angolian Civil War
Expulsion
Persecution -
Religious persecution
Case study: The Partition of India, 1947
Racial persecution
Ethnic cleansing
Case study: Ethnic Cleansing in Yugoslavia
Genocide
Case study: Genocide in Rwanda
Political persecution
Case study: The Soviet Empire, 1917-1991
The issues -
International law and order
Caring for refugees
Are refugees safe?
Desperate migrants
The rights of refugees
Conclusion -
Survival and hope
Statistics: Civilian casualties, refugees, and asylum seekers
World of refugee map
Timeline of key events
Glossary
Find out more
Index
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140346961X Hb.
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| 014502 | 305.906914/DAL | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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019644
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Maine, Tilbury House Publishers, 1993.
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32pGreen and brown spine
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Describes the new life of Nary, a Cambodian refugee, in America, as well as his encounters with prejudice. Includes some general history of U.S. immigration. This title provokes a dynamic dialogue about migration and migrants, about belonging and fundamental rights.
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0884481697 Pb.
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| 018482 | FIC/KNI | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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