Tales of an African Vet (Aronson Roy)(Paperback)

Tales of an African Vet (Aronson Roy)(Paperback)

The heart-wrenching and adventure-filled stories of a South African wild animal vet and his colleagues When do you watch a wild animal suffer and let nature take its course, and when do you intervene? In his more than twenty-five years as an African vet, Dr. Roy Aronson has seen and done some

Squirting Milk at Chameleons: An Accidental African (Fenton Simon)(Paperback)

The tale of an Englishman making a life for himself in

African Myths of Origin (Belcher Stephen)(Paperback / softback)

Gathering a wide range of traditional African myths, this compelling new collection offers tales of heroes battling mighty serpents and monstrous birds, brutal family conflict and vengeance, and desperate migrations across vast and alien lands. From impassioned descriptions of animal-creators to

African Titanics (Kahal Abu Bakr)(Paperback)

The untold tale of the African boat people and their desperate exodus to the merciless shores of the Mediterranean. The novel follows the adventures of Eritrean migrant Abdar as he journeys north, connecting today's migrants with legendary adventurers of the

Fly, Eagle, Fly! - An African Tale (Gregorowski Christopher)(Paperback / softback)

A story of fulfilment and freedom shown through the parable of the baby eagle who is reared with

An Essay on African Philosophical Thought (Gyekye Kwame)(Paperback)

Defining the main principles of a distinct African philosophy, this work rejects the idea that an African philosophy consists simply of the work of Africans writing on philosophy. It argues that critical analyses of specific traditional African modes of thought are necessary to develop a

Princess Margaret: A Biography (Aronson Theo)(Paperback)

Was Princess Margaret a royal rebel or the victim of an unfulfilling station? Whatever conclusion we draw, she remains arguably the most interesting member of the British royal family.As second in line to the throne for many years, Margaret was born with every possible advantage - beauty, vivacity,

African Elegy (Okri Ben)(Paperback / softback)

Dreams are the currency of Okri's writing, particularly in this first book of poems, An African Elegy, but also in his books of short stories and prize-winning novel The Famished

Animal Matters: Diary of an Inner City Vet (Rea Charlotte)(Paperback)

Thomas Sankara: An African Revolutionary (Harsch Ernest)(Paperback)

Thomas Sankara, often called the African Che Guevara, was president of Burkina Faso, one of the poorest countries in Africa, until his assassination during the military coup that brought down his government. Although his tenure in office was relatively short, Sankara left an indelible mark on his

An African American and Latinx History of the United States (Ortiz Paul)(Paperback)

The Elizabethan Image: An Introduction to English Portraiture, 1558-1603 (Strong Roy)(Paperback)

The new paperback edition of Roy Strong's popular introduction to Elizabethan portraiture Written for the general reader, Roy Strong's popular introduction to Elizabethan portraiture synthesizes scholarship and research on this subject into a concise introduction to the Elizabethan aesthetic

African American Political Thought: A Collected History (Rogers Melvin L.)(Paperback)

African American Political Thought offers an unprecedented philosophical history of thinkers from the African American community and African diaspora who have addressed the central issues of political life: democracy, race, violence, liberation, solidarity, and mass political action. Melvin L

The Travelling Vet: From Pets to Pandas, My Life in Animals (Cranston Jonathan)(Paperback)

Charming tales from the life of a young vet, whose clients range from guinea pigs to

Twenty Chickens for a Saddle - The Story of an African Childhood (Scott Robyn)(Paperback / softback)

African Political Thought: An Intellectual History of the Quest for Freedom (Chan Stephen)(Paperback)

Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale (Steptoe John)(Pevná vazba)

A Caldecott Honor and Reading Rainbow book, this memorable retelling of Cinderella is perfect for introducing children to the fairy tale as well as the history, culture, and geography of the African nation of Zimbabwe.Inspired by a traditional African folktale, this is the story of Mufaro, who is

Monstrous Affections - An Anthology of Beastly Tales(Paperback / softback)

David Livingstone: African Trailblazer (Janet Benge)(Paperback)

With the heart of an explorer and the passion of an evangelist, David Livingstone mapped vast, unexplored areas of Africa, sharing the gospel with whomever he encountered. His stamina, perseverance, and dogged determination created the legacy of a trailblazing explorer with an undying hunger to

Tales from Africa (Arnott Kathleen)(Paperback)

Drawn from all parts of Africa, these stories convey the fierce sense of justice inherent in African peoples, their powers of patience and endurance, and their supreme ability as storytellers. A greedy spider, an evil shark, flying horses, a cruel baboon, a scheming tortoise, and a cunning hare are

African Myths & Tales: Epic Tales (Osei-Nyame Jnr Kwadwo)(Pevná vazba)

Africa south of the Sahara possesses a rich body of folk tales and legends passed down over hundreds of years, often sharing similar elements. This collectible hardback offers a hefty selection of stories - of the gods, origins, trickster exploits, animal fables and more - from the Yoruba people of

Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave (Douglass Frederick)(Paperback)

An updated edition of a classic African American autobiography, with new supplementary materials The preeminent American slave narrative first published in 1845, Frederick Douglass's Narrative powerfully details the life of the abolitionist from his birth into slavery in 1818 to his escape to the

Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain (Aardema Verna)(Paperback / softback)

A beautifully illustrated African tale of how Ki-pat, a herd boy, ended a dreadful

Unseen - SHORTLISTED FOR THE MAN BOOKER INTERNATIONAL PRIZE 2017 (Jacobsen Roy)(Paperback / softback)

A group of children inherit an elemental paradise on earth in Roy Jacobsen's phenomenally bestselling new novel about love, poverty and tragedy in early twentieth century