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Sahwira: An African Friendship (Hardcover)

Set in the volatile Rhodesia of the s,this dramatic story,narrated from alternating viewpoints,tells of an interracial friendship tested. Like his best friend,Blessing — a Shona boy whose father is his church’s pastor — twelve-year-old Evan,a white American,lives on a Methodist mission in what is now Zimbabwe. Blessing attends the mission school for black Africans,while Evan goes to a whites-only boys’ school in town. As Martin Luther King Jr. marches a world away,local headlines a

Penguin and Pinecone: A Friendship Story (Hardcover)

When Penguin finds a lost pinecone one day,an unlikely friendship blooms. But Grandpa reminds Penguin that pinecones can't live in the snow-they belong in the warm forest far away. Though he will miss his friend,Penguin returns Pinecone to his home,dreaming of the day they can reunite. And when he finally returns to the forest to check on his friend,Penguin discovers that love only grows over time-and so do little pinecones! Prolific author/illustrator Salina Yoon's spare text and bright,energetic i

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An unusual item. An African Hand Carved 10 CD Holder/Incense Burner. Good Condition. Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

Japan: An Environmental History (Hardcover)

From the outset,society in Japan has been shaped by its environmental context. The lush green mountainous archipelago of today supports a population of over 127 million people and one of the most advanced economies in the world. How has this come about? At what environmental cost? Conrad Totman,one of the world's foremost scholars on Japan,here provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the country's environmental history,from its beginnings to the present day. What makes the Japanese story p

Contemporary Iraqi Fiction: An Anthology (Hardcover)

The first anthology of its kind in the West,Contemporary Iraqi Fiction gathers work from sixteen Iraqi writers,all translated from Arabic. Shedding a bright light on the rich diversity of Iraqi experience,Shakir Mustafa has included selections by Iraqi women,Iraqi Jews now living in Israel,and Christians and Muslims living both in Iraq and abroad. While each voice is distinct,they are united in writing about a homeland that has suffered under repression,censorship,war,and occupation. Many of the

Leo Strauss: An Intellectual Biography (Hardcover)

Since political theorist Leo Strauss’s death in ,American interpreters have heatedly debated his intellectual legacy. Daniel Tanguay recovers Strauss from the atmosphere of partisan debate that has dominated American journalistic,political,and academic discussions of his work. Tanguay offers in crystal-clear prose the first assessment of the whole of Strauss’s thought,a daunting task owing to the vastness and scope of Strauss’s writings. This comprehensive overview of Strauss’s thought is indispe

Iron Man: An Origin Story (Hardcover)

Inventions are only as good as the men who make them. Billionaire inventor Tony Stark had always put himself firstuntil one fateful day when his inventions were used for evil. But when Tony tried to set things right,his inventions were turned against him. In order to survive,Tony built himself a high-tech suit of armor and promised to use this technology to help those in need as the Invincible Iron Man!

John Snow - Cricket Rebel an Autobiography - Hardcover book

Excellent unread condition. Slight atmospheric discoloration to paper edges. No tears

John Snow - Cricket Rebel an Autobiography - Hardcover book

Excellent unread condition. Slight atmospheric discoloration to paper edges. No tears

John Snow - Cricket Rebel an Autobiography - Hardcover book

Excellent unread condition. Slight atmospheric discoloration to paper edges. No tears or other damage

How to Deal with an Adult Bully (Hardcover)

Discusses bullying and its effects,explains how to deal with adult bullies,and offers suggestions for getting help and repairing self-esteem.

One Man's Wilderness: An Alaskan Odyssey (Hardcover)

This best-selling memoir from Richard Proenneke's journals and with firsthand knowledge of his subject and the setting,Sam Keith has woven a tribute to a man who carved his masterpiece out of the beyond. To live in a pristine land unchanged by man... to roam a wilderness through which few other humans has passed... to choose an idyllic site,cut trees by hand,and build a log cabin... to be self-sufficient craftsman,making what is needed from materials available...to be not at odds with the

Branding: Creating an Identity on the Web (Hardcover)

Introduces the business concept of branding,offering guidance for creating and establishing a unique brand and securing brand loyalty with consumers.

The Qur'an in Its Historical Context (Hardcover)

Providing commentary on the controversial revisionist school of Qur’anic studies,this book explores the origins,scholarship and development of the Qur'an. The collection of articles,each written by a distinguished author,treat very familiar passages of the Qur’an in an original manner,combining thorough philology,historical anthropology,and cultural history.This book addresses in a critical fashion the hottest issues in recent works on the Quran. Among other things,the contributors analyze

Clemente: The True Legacy of an Undying Hero (Hardcover)

Baseball great,family man,humanitarian?the life and enduring legacy of Roberto Clemente,as told by his family. With a swift bat and fierce athleticism,Roberto Clemente intimidated major league pitchers for eighteen seasons,compiling three thousand hits. His legs were among the quickest of his era. His throwing arm was one of the strongest,gunning down base runners from right field with incredible frequency. He would spend a career fighting for respect and finally achieve it a

Kali's Story: An Orphaned Polar Bear Rescue (Hardcover)

Follow the photographic journey of orphaned polar bear Kali (pronounced Cully) as he is rescued and whisked away to the Inupiat village of Kali (Point Lay in English). Villagers care for him until a plane flies him to the Alaska Zoo in Anchorage. There,he grows and learns skills from zookeepers filling in for his mother. Since young cubs need companionship,animal experts find a friend for Kali,Luna,a female polar bear,at the Buffalo Zoo in New York --

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An African Rebound: A Novel

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Doyle, Dan, PUBLISHER: Skyhorse Publishing, It is , and Jim Keating has hit absolute rock bottom. He's lost his wife to cancer, his house to bankruptcy, and his job as a college basketball coach to what many outsiders believed to be a racially insensitive career-ending decision. He has also just about lost his mind, having slipped into a bout of serious depression. Attempting to pick up the pieces and start life over, Jim returns home to Worcester and rents a small apartment.Word gets out that the legendary Jim Keating has returned home, and everyone is eager to see him, despite what they've read in the news. In high school and college, Jim had been a star athlete. After a stint in the Army, he took a job as a college basketball coach. Although the teams and leagues changed over the years, Keating's passion for basketball and commitment to the players he coached never faltered. Recognizing this, an old friend makes Jim an offer designed to help him restart his career. Soon, Jim finds himself in Burundi, Africa, where he is to create a basketball league that will bring two warring tribes--the Hutus and the Tutsis--together peacefully. These tribes have been in a civil war for years, and government officials believe one of the ways to guide them to peace is through sports. In Burundi, Jim has the chance to recommit himself to basketball, rediscover his true self, and bring peace to a nation in turmoil.

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Soapstone Bust of an African Tribal Elder

Sublimely sculpted life-size bust of an African Tribal Elder in soapstone. Only information as to its origins is that it was sculpted in Africa, possibly Kenya, in the s or 90s. It really is a stunning and characterful piece of work. Height cm. Weight 40lb/kg Read More

Their Highest Potential: An African American School

African American schools in the segregated South faced enormous obstacles in educating their students. But some of these schools succeeded in providing nurturing educational environments in spite of the injustices of segregation. Vanessa Siddle Walker tells the story of one such school in rural North Carolina,the Caswell County Training School,which operated from to . She focuses especially on the importance of dedicated teachers and the principal,who believed their jobs extended well beyond the

An African 100 % Cotton Dressing Gown in Havant

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The Voyage of the Rose City: An Adventure at Sea (Hardcover)

A gripping,beautifully told story of a young man’s coming-of-age at sea € When John Moynihan decided to ship out in the Merchant Marine during the summer of his junior year at Wesleyan University,his father,Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan,was not enthusiastic: As a young man,before joining the U.S. Navy,Pat Moynihan had worked the New York City docks and knew what his son would encounter. However,John’s mother,Elizabeth,an avid sailor,found the idea of an adventure at sea excit

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