Ronald Lee Knihy

V Mizerným cigoši Lee dopodrobna popisuje své první roky dospělosti. Čtenáři se dostane popisů technologie plátování kuchyňského nádobí i nuzných podmínek, v nichž byli kanadští Romové nuceni přežívat. Lee se brzy ožení (s Indiánkou), má děti a po úpadku kotlářské živnosti se živí, jak se dá – nakonec i jako pomocný dělník na stavbě zmíněného Expa. Nechybí tu popisy bujarých večírků, na nichž hlavní úlohu hrály alkohol a jiné drogy, ani věčné střety se společností. Lee nakonec volí dobrovolný exil a odjíždí i s rodinou do Evropy. Odchází ze země, která se dme pýchou nad čerstvě objevenou multikulturností, ale která současně po všech svých občanech vyžaduje dodržování "bílých" pravidel. Přístup většinové společnosti k Romům je nejlépe vidět na nejrůznějších označeních, které si vysloužili. Ron je Rom, cikán, cigoš – podle toho, kdo o něm mluví.

The reference work offers a comprehensive guide to Kalderash Romani, focusing on both European and North American dialects. It includes a grammatical primer and over 12,000 lexical items, enriched with numerous real-world examples of idiomatic usage. Compiled by a native speaker, this resource is essential for learners and professionals seeking to understand and utilize Kalderash Romani effectively.

Following 18 carefully structured lessons, this Romani language primer explores the vocabulary and grammar of the Kalderash Roma in Europe, the United States, Canada, and Latin America. Designed for beginner students, this course reference begins with the basic verbs and nouns and builds through to the subtler grammatical necessities of reading and speaking the language. Quotations from native speakers, poems, songs, proverbs, and folktales add to the cultural and historical understanding of the language.

Yanko, a Canadian Rom, navigates life both within and outside the Roma community in 1970s Montreal, struggling to find his identity. His journey unfolds against a backdrop of vibrant parties, bar brawls, and the harsh realities of poverty, revealing the hidden world of Canada's Roma. The narrative captures his passion and rebellious spirit, reflecting the complexities of belonging and cultural identity. Ronald Lee's autobiographical tale is a raw and intense exploration of life on the fringes, marked by creativity and defiance.

Compiled by a native Romani speaker, this dictionary stands out for its academic rigor and comprehensive approach to Kalderash Romani. It differentiates between European and North American terms, providing over 20,000 lexical items alongside a grammatical primer. Real-world examples of idiomatic usage enhance its practicality, making it an essential resource for learners and scholars alike. Years in the making, this work reflects a deep understanding of Romani language and culture, setting it apart from previous dictionaries.

Reminiscent of Irvine Welsh’s Trainspotting, this debut novel, The Elephant Tree challenges the reader’s sense of morality with shocking plot twists and vivid characters.Mark Fallon is an overworked detective investigating a spate of attacks at a string of high profile city centre nightclubs. Scott is a dejected 24 year old struggling to make ends meet working for his brother and supplementing his income with a small-scale drug dealing operation. Angela is an attractive 23 year old, raised by her father, a career criminal and small time drug dealer who supplies Scott with cannabis.This is a chilling tale spanning a few months in the lives of Scott and Angela, where realizations about the present combine with shocking revelations from the past leading to an apocalyptic climax where they no longer know whom they can trust.

Rona Lee is a British artist whose work encompasses a range of media; photography, video, sculpture, and digital media, alongside other forms of engagement and intervention. This title explores our relationship to the deep sea, asking what it might mean to 'look' into a space so embedded within the world's economic, politicaland cultural spheres, yet about which we know less than the moon