Stephen Smith Livres

La crise en Côte d'Ivoire symbolise la fin de la présence française en Afrique. La France a rapatrié ses ressortissants sous des huées, sinon sous des balles. Elle s'est déjà retirée discrètement après la guerre froide, laissant l'Afrique à son sort : effondrement des États, guerres, sida. L'aide s'est réduite, et les coopérants ont disparu. Seule l'armée française est restée, gardienne de régimes indéfendables. Après avoir été le "gendarme de l'Afrique" pendant plus de quarante ans, la France s'est réinventée en "gardien de la paix". Les États-Unis et la Chine prennent de plus en plus le pas sur une France vieillissante, marquée par le génocide au Rwanda, le scandale Elf et les turpitudes de la Françafrique. Progressivement, la France a perdu son emprise sur l'Afrique, de Dakar à Libreville, en passant par Djibouti, N'Djamena, Brazzaville et Antananarivo, où elle croyait être aimée. Dans cet ouvrage sans concessions, les auteurs examinent les erreurs, les lâchetés et les ambiguïtés qui ont caractérisé la politique africaine de la France, contribuant à sa perte de crédibilité et à l'érosion de son influence.

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.

Mass migration is one of the most pressing issues today, highlighted by the perilous journeys of migrants across the Mediterranean and the crisis at the US-Mexico border. Solutions seem increasingly elusive amid polarized public attitudes and political stances. The focus here is on 'young Africa,' where 40% of the population is under fifteen, signaling a dramatic demographic shift. Currently, 510 million people reside within EU borders, while Africa has 1.25 billion. By 2050, Europe will have 450 million people facing 2.5 billion Africans—five times their number. This demographic reality echoes the historical 'scramble for Africa' at the end of the nineteenth century, where 275 million lived north of the Mediterranean compared to 100 million to the south. The current migration is driven by young Africans seeking better lives in Europe, a land of opportunity. If migration patterns mirror those of other developing regions, a quarter of Europe's population could be Afro-Europeans in thirty years. Addressing how Europe can manage this influx, the author proposes a balanced approach to migration policies, advocating for 'good neighbourhood' strategies that avoid guilt-driven self-denial and nativist egoism. This analysis is crucial for understanding the significant social and political challenges 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.

Fresh, funny and impeccably researched, UNDERGROUND LONDON is 'alternative' history at its best - an illuminating glimpse into the hidden world beneath our feet.