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1	What Is the What: The Autobiography of Valentino Achak Deng more books like this by Dave Eggers add to wishlist Based closely on true experiences of the Lost Boys of Sudan, who fled their war-ravaged country to come to the United States in the mid-1980s, this novel is heartbreaking and arresting, filled with adventure, suspense, tragedy, and, finally, triumph. see all copies from $3.95! new only from $8.51! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Little Bee more books like this by Chris Cleave add to wishlist From the author of the international bestseller "Incendiary" comes a haunting novel about the tenuous friendship that blooms between two disparate strangers--one an illegal Nigerian refugee, the other a recent widow from suburban London. see all copies from $12.59! new only from $14.33! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	Keeping Quilt more books like this by Patricia Polacco (Illustrator) add to wishlist "In a glowing personal book, Polacco traces the history of a quilt made from bits of her ancestors' clothing in 'backhome Russia.' Over the course of a century, the coverlet serves as a Sabbath tablecloth, a wedding canopy, and a blanket for newborn babies. The pictures have vigor and tremendous warmth".--Detroit News. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.64! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	The Arrival more books like this by Shaun Tan add to wishlist "A shockingly imaginative graphic novel that captures the sense of adventure and wonder that surrounds a new arrival on the shores of a shining new city. Wordless, but with perfect narrative flow, Tan gives us a story filled with cityscapes worthy of Winsor McCay." -- Jeff Smith, author of Bone "A magical river of strangers and their stories!" -- ... see all copies from $13.00! new only from $13.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
5	Reflections on the Revolution in Europe: Immigration, Islam, and the West more books like this by Christopher Caldwell add to wishlist Deadly terrorist attacks and rioting in Muslim neighborhoods have forced Europeans to confront the limits of their long-held liberal values. Caldwell reports that by underestimating the culture-shaping potential of religion, Europe has trapped itself in a problem to which it has no obvious solution. see all copies from $16.01! new only from $16.01! \| SVS
6	The Devil's Highway: A True Story more books like this by Luis Alberto Urrea add to wishlist Describes the attempt of twenty-six men to cross the Mexican border into the desert of southern Arizona, a region known as the Devil's Highway, detailing their harrowing ordeal and battle for survival against impossible odds. see all copies from $2.76! new only from $6.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	Harvest of Empire: A History of Latinos in America more books like this by Juan Gonzalez add to wishlist Spanning 500 years of Hispanic history, from the first New World colonies to the 19th century westward expansion in America, this narrative features family portraits of real-life immigrants along with sketches of the political events and social conditions that compelled them to leave their homeland. see all copies from $3.22! new only from $3.22! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
8	Brother, I'm Dying more books like this by Edwidge Danticat add to wishlist From the bestselling author of "The Dew Breaker" comes a major work of nonfiction: a powerfully moving family story that centers around the men closest to the author's heart--her father, Mira, and his older brother, Joseph. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
9	While Europe Slept: How Radical Islam Is Destroying the West from Within more books like this by Bruce Bawer add to wishlist The author of "A Place at the Table" warns that Europe can no longer ignore the clash of civilizations raging on its own territory and around the world. Failure to recognize the problems and react quickly, he predicts, will lead to a virulent right-wing nationalism of a kind not seen since the 1930s. see all copies from $2.08! new only from $3.57! \| first editions \| SVS
10	From Time Immemorial: The Origins of the Arab-Jewish Conflict Over Palestine more books like this by Joan Peters add to wishlist see all copies from $2.71! new only from $18.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Across a Hundred Mountains more books like this by Reyna Grande add to wishlist Grande puts a human face on the epic story about those who make it across the border into America, those who never make it across, and those who are left behind. see all copies from $2.00! new only from $8.40! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Habibi more books like this by Naomi Shihab Nye add to wishlist Fourteen-year-old Liyana Abboud loves it when her father calls her "habibi"--Arabic for "darling." She also loves to hear him tell of growing up in Palestine. However, she's not prepared for her parents' announcement that the family will be moving from the United States to Jerusalem. Strangers in a new land, Liyana and her younger brother Rafik ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.16! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Enrique's Journey more books like this by Sonia Nazario add to wishlist A "Los Angeles Times" journalist offers her 2003 Pulitzer Prize-winning story in book form--a timely account of a young Honduran boy's perilous quest to reunite with his mother in the United States. Includes 16-page color photo insert. Young Adult. see all copies from $2.66! new only from $7.31! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	The Death of the West: How Dying Populations and Immigrant Invasions Imperil Our Country and Civilization more books like this by Patrick J Buchanan add to wishlist Third-party Presidential candidate and television talking head Pat Buchanan predicts doom for Western life as he knows it. Citing demographics, he sees a threat to Europe and America from large waves of immigrants that have already changed the racial composition, and he criticizes liberal influences and values as harbingers and facilitators of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	American Passage: The History of Ellis Island more books like this by Vincent J Cannato, PH.D. add to wishlist Cannato masterfully illuminates the story of Ellis Island from the days when it hosted pirate hangings to the turn of the 20th century when massive migrations sparked fierce debates. b&w photo insert. see all copies from $2.34! new only from $16.70! \| SVS
16 view cover	Nation of Immigrants more books like this by John F Kennedy add to wishlist Throughout his presidency, John F. Kennedy was passionate about the issue of immigration reform. He believed that America is a nation of people who value both tradition and the exploration of new frontiers, people who deserve the freedom to build better lives for themselves in their adopted homeland. This modern edition of his posthumously ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.97! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Into the Beautiful North more books like this by Luis Alberto Urrea add to wishlist Nineteen-year-old Nayeli works at a taco shop in her Mexican village and dreams about her father, who journeyed to the US when she was young. Recently, it has dawned on her that he isn't the only man who has left town. In fact, there are almost no men in the village - they've all gone north. While watching The Magnificent Seven, Nayeli decides to ... see all copies from $8.57! new only from $12.37! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Coming to America: A History of Immigration and Ethnicity in American Life more books like this by Roger Daniels add to wishlist The second edition of this compelling text contains updated notes and bibliography and a new chapter, called immigration in an age of globalization, which looks particularly at new immigration law and policy in the US in the 1990s. The text explores economic and social reasons for immigration, polic see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.99! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Immigrant Kids more books like this by Russell Freedman add to wishlist An exploration of the lives of children who emigrated to the United States during the turn of the century. Black-and-white photographs illustrate the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.70! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Fiance & Marriage Visas: A Couple's Guide to U.S. Immigration more books like this by Ilona M Bray add to wishlist You're engaged or married to a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, and all you want is the right to be together in the U.S. Should be easy, right? It's not. Information can be hard to find, the government bureaucracy isn't helpful, delays are inevitable. Worst of all, there wasn't an easy-to-use guide through the process -- until now. "Fiance & ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $25.70! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Letters from Rifka more books like this by Karen Hesse add to wishlist Set between 1919 and 1920, LETTERS FROM RIFKA tells the story of a 12-year-old Jewish girl who, along with her parents and her brother, attempts to escape persecution in her homeland of Russia. The family manages to flee to Poland, and from there, they plan to immigrate to the United States, already home to Rifka's three older brothers. Although ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.25! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Petropolis more books like this by Anya Ulinich add to wishlist In her stunning debut novel, Ulinich delivers a funny and unforgettable story of a Russian mail-order bride trying to find her place in America. "Petropolis" is a deeply moving story about the unexpected connections that create a family and the faraway places that people end up calling home. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Immigrant America: A Portrait more books like this by Professor Alejandro Portes, Ruben G Rumbaut add to wishlist This third edition of the widely acclaimed classic has been thoroughly expanded and updated to reflect current demographic, economic, and political realities. Drawing on recent census data and other primary sources, Portes and Rumbaut have infused the entire text with new information and added a vivid array of new vignettes and illustrations. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $15.00! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	How to Get a Green Card more books like this by Ilona M Bray add to wishlist With green cards at a premium, it's essential that people know all that's required to get these much sought-after documents. This book presents ways to get a green card through: parents, siblings and adult children-spouses or fiances-employers-green card lotteries-political asylum or refugee status. Includes lists of more than 400 groups that help ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.78! \| SVS
25 view cover	A Paradise Called Texas more books like this by Janice Shefelman, Tom Shefelman (Illustrator) add to wishlist Searching for a better life, Mina and her parents leave their German fatherland in 1845 and sail to Texas where they find hardship, tragedy, and adventure. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS

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