Stephen William Smith je americký antropolog, životopisec, editor, historik, novinář a spisovatel. Dlouholetý korespondent pro Radio France International a tiskovou agenturu Reuters v západní a střední Africe. Smith se ve své práci zabývá zejména Afrikou a její kulturou. Jeho psaní vyniká hloubkou analýzy a detailním pohledem na africký kontinent. Jeho zkušenosti z novinářské praxe dodávají jeho literárnímu dílu autentičnost a silný vypravěčský styl.
The narrative follows veteran firearms officer Stephen Smith as he provides an insider's perspective on the Met's Specialist Firearms Unit, CO19. It delves into significant events, including the contentious shootings of Azelle Rodney and Mark Duggan, and extends to the shocking terrorist attacks at Westminster, London Bridge, and Borough Market. Smith's firsthand accounts illuminate the challenges and complexities faced by law enforcement in high-stakes situations, offering a gripping exploration of modern policing in the UK.
The shocking true story of a boy who spent 13 years locked in a cellar only to flee into the hands of abusers. Stephen Smith is the boy who did not exist. Born out of wedlock in the early 1960s, Steve's parents hid him away from the world by locking him in the cellar ... for thirteen years.
From the harrowing situation of migrants trying to cross the Mediterranean in rubber dinghies to the crisis on the US-Mexico border, mass migration is one of the most urgent issues facing our societies today. At the same time, viable solutions seem ever more remote, with the increasing polarization of public attitudes and political positions. In this book, Stephen Smith focuses on 'young Africa' - 40 per cent of its population are under fifteen - anda dramatic demographic shift. Today, 510 million people live inside EU borders, and 1.25 billion people in Africa. In 2050, 450 million Europeans will face 2.5 billion Africans - five times their number. The demographics are implacable. The scramble for Europe will become as inexorable as the 'scramble for Africa' was at the end of the nineteenth century, when 275 million people lived north and only 100 million lived south of the Mediterranean. Then it was all about raw materials and national pride, now it is about young Africans seeking a better life on the Old Continent, the island of prosperity within their reach. If Africa's migratory patterns follow the historic precedents set by other less developed parts of the world, in thirty years a quarter of Europe's population will beAfro-Europeans. Addressingthe question of how Europe cancope with an influx of this magnitude, Smith argues for a path between the two extremes of today's debate. He advocatesmigratory policies of 'good neighbourhood' equidistant from guilt-ridden self-denial and nativist egoism. This sobering analysis of the migration challenges we now face will be essential reading for anyone concerned with the great social and political questions of our time
Tax revenues pay for many public services, including roads, health care, and education. However, it has become a contentious political issue of public debate. In this Very Short Introduction, Stephen Smith explains its history and its main principles; arguing that we'd all benefit from an understanding of the role of taxation in society.
Focusing on advanced Japanese language learners, this book provides a unique approach to understanding crime articles in Japanese newspapers. Through 29 articles, it presents both the original Japanese text and English translations, enhancing vocabulary and comprehension. Readers gain valuable real-world reading practice while exploring contemporary Japanese crime, offering a cultural perspective alongside language learning.
The narrative explores the deep emotional turmoil of a person grappling with the aftermath of a painful separation. Memories of a lost love linger, evoking feelings of longing and heartache. The protagonist struggles with the remnants of a once-complete connection, feeling both the weight of nostalgia and the loneliness of absence. Themes of love, loss, and the challenge of moving on permeate the text, highlighting the difficulty of letting go of a profound relationship that shaped their sense of self and belonging.
This present offering is a selection of my verse written during the past
twenty years. I have kept the rhyme and metre simple, on the whole, but have
tried to add just enough variety to avoid monotony. Whether or not I have
succeeded is for the reader to decide.
Die Länder Afrikas südlich der Sahara erleben eine historisch einzigartige Bevölkerungsexplosion – in der Europäischen Union nimmt die Zahl der Bewohner ab und die Bevölkerung altert merklich. Im Jahr 2050 wird es rund 2,5 Milliarden Afrikaner geben, der Migrationsdruck auf Europa wird schon vorher enorm anwachsen. Man kann versuchen, davor die Augen zu verschließen; man kann aber auch darangehen, diesen Prozess zu gestalten – möglicherweise zum Nutzen aller. Eine Jahrhundertaufgabe. Dieses Buch dürfte dabei helfen.
