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Review: Liberté, Égalité and Fraternité at Work – by Steve Jefferys
The content examines Employment relations in France from an Anglo-Saxon perspective, highlighting differences in industrial relations and the frequent occurrence of strikes, especially among public sector workers. It discusses state intervention in the economy, trade union mobilization, and the evolving business model towards American influence, making it a valuable resource for studying French Labour history. Continue reading
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Review: Still Breathing: The True Adventures of the Donnelly Brothers – by Anthony and Christopher Donnelly (and Simon Spence)
Chris and Anthony Donnelly are two likely lads from Wythenshawe, Manchester. Growing up to a backdrop of crime, allegedly part of the the notorious Quality Street Gang, these entrepreneurs became leading figures in the birth of Manchester’s Acid House scene, initiating illegal raves and forging bonds and networks across music from the Hacienda to the… Continue reading
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Review: Kanaval – Vodou, Politics and Revolution on the Streets of Haïti – by Leah Gordon
Leah Gordon, a former punk artist and photographer, chronicles her experiences of Kanaval in Jacmel, Haiti, from 1995 to 2010. Through powerful black and white images and oral histories, she captures the vibrant street theater that blends Vodou and political commentary. The book includes critical essays reflecting on the significance of her work. Continue reading
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Wez G – Les Chansons Des Îles
Je vais vous emmener sur un voyage musical à travers les Caraïbes francophones. Nous couvrirons les sons de la Guadeloupe, de la Martinique et de Haïti et nous aurons un éventail d’artistes talentueux pour vous assurer un plaisir d’écoute total. Reculez et détendez-vous. Les chansons des îles se dirigent vers vous … I am going… Continue reading
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Wez G – Narcocorridos – Volumen 1
Los narcocorridos son baladas populares mexicanas y latinoamericanas que cuentan historias de los bandidos que trabajan en la industria del narcotráfico. De los contrabandistas a los capos, estas aventuras llenas de diversión se retractan, en un estilo fluido, vibrante y son muy populares en las partes del mundo de las que salen. Aquí, yo, un… Continue reading
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Review: Dirty Combat – Secret Wars and Serious Misadventures – by David Tomkins
David Tomkins has led an interesting life, to say the least. Our swashbuckling protagonist begins his autobiography as a tough safe-cracker, self-trained in explosives. His early adventures lead him to prison life where he swaps tales and picks up skills, leading to further crimes. Moving away from his gangster life, Tomkins utilises his explosive skills… Continue reading
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Review: The Repeating Island – The Caribbean and the Postmodern Perspective – by Antonio Benítez-Rojo
The Cuban author offers a postmodern view of the Caribbean. It is a sociocultural study that encompasses aspects of history, economics, sociology, cultural anthropology, psychoanalysis, literary theory, and non-linear mathematics, incorporating chaos theory. The book’s aims and theories are laid out in a flowing introduction whereby Benítez-Rojo’s notion of the ‘repeating island’ is explored, through… Continue reading
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Review: Viviane Élisabeth Fauville – by Julia Deck
You are Viviane Élisabeth Fauville, a 42 year old French woman in the midst of a crisis. You have a child, a young baby, who you nurture and care for, yet your husband is in the process of leaving you. to top off this crisis, yesterday you murdered your psychiatrist. This short novel (written in… Continue reading
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End Of Terror Meeting with Politician, Jessica Morden MP
This morning I met with my local MP Jessica Morden. Jessica represents Labour and is the parliamentary representative for the Newport East constituency. Over the past few years that I have known Jessica we have had two face-to-face meetings scheduled that have unfortunately not materialised due to me being sectioned on both occasions by mental health… Continue reading
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