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In this stunning memoir, veteran Washington Post correspondent Lynne Duke takes readers on a wrenching but riveting journey through Africa during the pivotal 1990s and brilliantly illuminates a continent where hope and humanity thrive amid unimaginable depredation and horrors.
For four years as her newspaper's Johannesburg bureau chief, Lynne Duke cut a rare figure as a black American woman foreign correspondent as she raced from story to story in numerous countries of central and southern Africa. From the battle zones of Congo-Zaire to the quest for truth and reconciliation in South Africa; from the teeming displaced person’s camps of Angola and the killing field of the Rwanda genocide to the calming Indian Ocean shores of Mozambique.
She interviewed heads of state, captains of industry, activists, tribal leaders, medicine men and women, mercenaries, rebels, refugees, and ordinary, hardworking people. And it is they, the ordinary people of Africa, who fueled the hope and affection that drove Duke’s reporting. The nobility of the ordinary African struggles, so often absent from accounts of the continent, is at the heart of Duke’s searing story.
MANDELA, MOBUTU, AND ME is a richly detailed, clear-eyed account of the hard realities Duke discovered, including the devastation wrought by ruthless, rapacious dictators like Mobutu Sese Seko and his successor, Laurent Kabila, in the Congo, and appalling indifference of Europeans and Americans to the legacy of their own exploitation of the continent and its people. But Duke also records with admiration the visionary leadership and personal style of Nelson Mandela in south Africa as he led his country’s inspiring transition from apartheid in the twilight of his incredible life.
Whether it was touring underground gold and copper mines, learning to carry water on her head, filing stories by flashlight or dodging gunmen, Duke’s tour of Africa reveals not only the spirit and travails of an amazing but troubled continent -- it also explores the heart and fearlessness of a dedicated journalist.
ISBN:9780767910347
Author:Lynne Duke
The Rose That Grew from Concrete By T...
The Rose That Grew from Concrete is a compelling collection of poetry. Tupac Shakur appreciated the sound and rhythm of words and the powerful affect they could have on people. He wrote these poems at 19 when he was part of a writing group conducted by Leila Steinberg, a writer and producer working in the music industry.
The book captures Shakur's passion and anger in a unique format. On the right side of the page is the typed version of each poem. On the left side is a copy of Shakur's own handwriting on notebook paper. Shakur drew an eye for "I" or used symbols to replace words like peace and love.
Two women who loved him dearly - his mother, Afeni Shakur, and poet and close friend Nikki Giovanni, share their thoughts in the preface and forward of the book.
Unbounded by Boniface Mwangi
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In just over a decade, Boniface Mwangi has risen from poverty to prominence in Kenya. He is renowned for his powerful photographs and his courageous protests calling for social justice. However, little is known about the man himself.
Unbounded is a collection of engaging personal stories that takes us through some of the people, places and events that have shaped Boniface, easily one of Kenya best known photographers and activists. It is a portrait of the child, the man and some of the human, harrowing and even humorous episodes that he has witnessed and photographed.
This book tells of the two remarkable women - his mother and grandmother - who influenced his character and inspired his drive to raise awareness about poverty, inequality and corruption. His work as a photo-activist is grounded in social engagement, collective action and the need for justice.
This is the story of a man of determination and warmth, a man who lives his life to make a difference. We cannot change the world as individuals. We can only change the world together.
Your Toddler Month by Month
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Survive the terrible twos and raise a little angel with Tanya Byron, star of Little Angels and the BBC's House of Tiny Tearaways.
House of Tiny Tearaways, Dr Tanya Bryon's loving and child-centered approach gives you the know-how to understand your toddler's needs and adapt your parenting style accordingly to each stage of development.
From toilet training to the 'terrible twos', enjoying play to preparing for nursery school, with invaluable advice on tantrums, routines and establishing boundaries, Dr Tanya Bryon tells you everything you need to know, month by month, to raise a happy confident child.
Find out what works best for you and your child - and turn your 'terrible two' into a little angel.
ISBN:9781405322119
Author:Tanya Byron
What Every Parent Needs to Know
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What Every Parent Needs to Know: The incredible effects of love, nurture and play on your child's development.
"Explains the science without losing sight of the realities of raising a child.” Mother and Baby
It’s time to re-write the rule book on raising a child. Based on over 700 scientific studies into children’s development, award-winning author and child psychotherapist Dr. Margot Sunderland explains how to develop your child’s potential to the full.
Find out the truth about popular childcare tactics, how touch, laughter and play build emotional wellbeing for life, and the strategies for effectively dealing with temper tantrums and tears.
Essential for any parent: a practical parenting book which give you the facts, not the fiction, on the best way to bring up your child.
ISBN:9781405320368
Author:Margot Sunderland
You and Your Toddler
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Advice on how to help a toddler reach their full potential
From parenting Guru Dr Miriam Stoppard comes the Trusted Advice series; providing warm and reassuring advice and guidance for every step of the way. With a fresh, contemporary feel and affordable price, these books are perfect for reading cover to cover or to dip in and out of for quick reference.
Miriam answers all the questions parents want to ask, her expertise and reassuring advice providing essential information about raising a toddler. From everyday care to nursing your child when he's ill, this book addresses the key developmental stages, both mental and emotional.
Practical and sympathetic guidance on how to deal with tantrums and starting potty training, as well as changes to family life will prove invaluable to new parents - as well as the wide ranging tips on playtime, learning to talk, sleeping and socialization.
ISBN:9781405356510
Author:Miriam Stoppard
The Complete Book of Mother and Baby ...
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Fully revised and updated edition of the classic bestselling baby and childcare manual
The Complete Book of Mother and Baby care was the first baby book to provide illustrated step-by-step instructions on how to care for your baby. Now it is fully revised and updated to include the latest in baby care guidelines and recommendations - from sleeping advice to postnatal recovery. Packed with new, fresh photography and essential advice, tips and suggestions, this guides you through every stage of your pregnancy and beyond, up to the first three years of your baby's life.
Clear, step-by-step photographs illustrate everything from postnatal checks to breastfeeding and nappy-changing. Plus, this will provide you with everything you need to recognize and treat common chilhood illnesses and ailments.
This is a classic must-have baby care manual.
ISBN:9781405348508
Author:Elizabeth Fenwick
Pregnancy Your Questions Answered
The Pregnancy and Baby Book
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A refreshing new look into the world of pregnancy and parenting
Celebrate the joy of having a baby and becoming a parent with The Pregnancy and Baby Book. Filled with facts and practical advice about pregnancy and birth through to childcare for the first three years, you'll also find helpful information on bringing up baby number 2.
No matter how much time your busy parent-to-be schedule allows, you'll be able to obtain all the essentials of pregnancy and childcare. Parental instincts and nesting, birthing, bathing and feeding are all covered in this pregnancy book. Addresses real concerns such as maternity wardrobe dilemmas, which risks are real and which aren't, and "How do I know if something is wrong with my baby?" You'll also find ideas on how to care for and entertain your baby once it arrives and how to adapt to life afterwards.
Whether you're looking for the perfect gift for new parents-to-be or are searching for a comprehensive book for your own needs, The Pregnancy and Baby Book is guaranteed to bring joy on arrival.
ISBN:9781409381327
Author:DK
Pregnancy and Birth Handbook
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From the leading pregnancy and baby care expert Dr Miriam Stoppard, this practical handbook is an indispensable guide to every aspect of pregnancy and birth.
Guiding you and your partner through pregnancy, labour and birth, Dr Stoppard explains the latest developments in care and practice and gives sensible, reassuring advice on eating well, keeping fit and antenatal care. "Comfortably down-to-earth though reassuringly authoritative" The Guardian.
ISBN:9781405306959
Author:Miriam Stoppard
New Babycare
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Updated, trusted advice for new parents from expert Dr Miriam Stoppard
Help your child reach their full potential using this updated guide to caring for your baby during the first three amazing years from Dr Miriam Stoppard – Britain's most popular and trusted childcare specialist.
Packed with reassuring advice on looking after your baby from feeding, first aid and childhood immunizations to tips on sleeping, crying, bathing, hygiene, playing and more – keep it close so there’s always somewhere to turn if you have a question.
A stage-by-stage guide to your baby’s physical, emotional and intellectual development means you’ll know what to expect when. Perfect for staying one step ahead in the early years.
ISBN:9781405333047
Author:Miriam Stoppard
New Pregnancy and Birth Book
Plan to Get Pregnant 10 Steps to Maxi...
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A practical handbook for anyone looking to start a family explains how to maximize one's chances of conception through ten manageable steps and offers tips to insure that a pregnancy remains viable, especially through the first difficult trimester, questionnaires to assist couples overcome problem areas, and more than 150 photographs. Original. 10,000 first printing.
ISBN:9780756633523
Author:Zita West and Christo Zouves
Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman’s Se...
Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything across Italy, India and Indonesia.
A celebrated writer's irresistible, candid, and eloquent account of her pursuit of worldly pleasure, spiritual devotion, and what she really wanted out of life.
Around the time Elizabeth Gilbert turned thirty, she went through an early-onslaught midlife crisis. She had everything an educated, ambitious American woman was supposed to want—a husband, a house, a successful career. But instead of feeling happy and fulfilled, she was consumed with panic, grief, and confusion. She went through a divorce, a crushing depression, another failed love, and the eradication of everything she ever thought she was supposed to be.
To recover from all this, Gilbert took a radical step. In order to give herself the time and space to find out who she really was and what she really wanted, she got rid of her belongings, quit her job, and undertook a yearlong journey around the world—all alone. Eat, Pray, Love is the absorbing chronicle of that year. Her aim was to visit three places where she could examine one aspect of her own nature set against the backdrop of a culture that has traditionally done that one thing very well.
In Rome, she studied the art of pleasure, learning to speak Italian and gaining the twenty-three happiest pounds of her life. India was for the art of devotion, and with the help of a native guru and a surprisingly wise cowboy from Texas, she embarked on four uninterrupted months of spiritual exploration. In Bali, she studied the art of balance between worldly enjoyment and divine transcendence. She became the pupil of an elderly medicine man and also fell in love the best way—unexpectedly.
An intensely articulate and moving memoir of self-discovery, Eat, Pray, Love is about what can happen when you claim responsibility for your own contentment and stop trying to live in imitation of society’s ideals. It is certain to touch anyone who has ever woken up to the unrelenting need for change.
The Husband’s Secret
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At the heart of The Husband’s Secret is a letter that’s not meant to be read
my darling Cecilia, if you’re reading this, then I’ve died...
Imagine that your husband wrote you a letter, to be opened after his death. Imagine, too, that the letter contains his deepest, darkest secret—something with the potential to destroy not just the life you built together, but the lives of others as well. Imagine, then, that you stumble across that letter while your husband is still very much alive. . . .
Cecilia Fitzpatrick has achieved it all—she’s an incredibly successful businesswoman, a pillar of her small community, and a devoted wife and mother. Her life is as orderly and spotless as her home. But that letter is about to change everything, and not just for her: Rachel and Tess barely know Cecilia—or each other—but they too are about to feel the earth-shattering repercussions of her husband’s secret.
Acclaimed author Liane Moriarty has written a gripping, thought-provoking novel about how well it is really possible to know our spouses—and, ultimately, ourselves.
ISBN:9780399159343
Author:Liane Moriarty
The Success Principles by Jack Canfie...
The Success Principles: How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be.
Jack Canfield, co-creator of the phenomenal bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul® series, turns to the principles he's studied, taught, and lived for more than 30 years in this practical and inspiring guide that will help any aspiring person get from where they are to where they want to be.
The Success Principles, will teach you how to increase your confidence, tackle daily challenges, live with passion and purpose, and realize all your ambitions. Not merely a collection of good ideas, this book spells out the 64 timeless principles used by successful men and women throughout history. Taken together and practiced every day, these principles will transform your life beyond your wildest dreams!
Filled with memorable and inspiring stories of CEOs, world-class athletes, celebrities, and everyday people, The Success Principles will give you the proven blueprint you need to achieve any goal you desire.
Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult
Ruth Jefferson is a labor and delivery nurse at a Connecticut hospital with more than twenty years' experience. During her shift, Ruth begins a routine checkup on a newborn, only to be told a few minutes later that she's been reassigned to another patient. The parents are white supremacists and don't want Ruth, who is African American, to touch their child.
The hospital complies with their request, but the next day, the baby goes into cardiac distress while Ruth is alone in the nursery. Does she obey orders or does she intervene?
Ruth hesitates before performing CPR and, as a result, is charged with a serious crime. Kennedy McQuarrie, a white public defender, takes her case but gives unexpected advice: Kennedy insists that mentioning race in the courtroom is not a winning strategy. Conflicted by Kennedy's counsel, Ruth tries to keep life as normal as possible for her family—especially her teenage son—as the case becomes a media sensation.
As the trial moves forward, Ruth and Kennedy must gain each other's trust, and come to see that what they've been taught their whole lives about others—and themselves—might be wrong.
With incredible empathy, intelligence, and candor, Jodi Picoult tackles race, privilege, prejudice, justice, and compassion—and doesn't offer easy answers. Small Great Things is a remarkable achievement from a writer at the top of her game.
How Democracies Die by Steven Levitsk...
Donald Trump’s presidency has raised a question that many of us never thought we’d be asking: Is our democracy in danger? Harvard professors Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt have spent more than twenty years studying the breakdown of democracies in Europe and Latin America, and they believe the answer is yes.
Democracy no longer ends with a bang—in a revolution or military coup—but with a whimper: the slow, steady weakening of critical institutions, such as the judiciary and the press, and the gradual erosion of long-standing political norms. The good news is that there are several exit ramps on the road to authoritarianism. The bad news is that, by electing Trump, we have already passed the first one.
Drawing on decades of research and a wide range of historical and global examples, from 1930s Europe to contemporary Hungary, Turkey, and Venezuela, to the American South during Jim Crow, Levitsky and Ziblatt show how democracies die—and how ours can be saved.
The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao
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Things have never been easy for Oscar, a sweet but disastrously overweight, lovesick Dominican ghetto nerd. From his home in New Jersey, where he lives with his old-world mother and rebellious sister, Oscar dreams of becoming the Dominican J. R. R. Tolkien and, most of all, of finding love. But he may never get what he wants, thanks to the Fukœ-the curse that has haunted the Oscar's family for generations, dooming them to prison, torture, tragic accidents, and, above all, ill-starred love. Oscar, still waiting for his first kiss, is just its most recent victim.
Diaz immerses us in the tumultuous life of Oscar and the history of the family at large, rendering with genuine warmth and dazzling energy, humor, and insight the Dominican-American experience, and, ultimately, the endless human capacity to persevere in the face of heartbreak and loss.
A true literary triumph, The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao confirms Junot Diaz as one of the best and most exciting voices of our time.
ISBN:9781594489587
Author:Junot DÃaz
A Good Time to be a Girl by Helena Mo...
Five years have passed since women were exhorted to ‘Lean In’. Over that time, the world has transformed beyond all expectations. But why should anyone ‘lean in’ to a patriarchal system that is out of date? Why not change it entirely for the good of us all?
In A Good Time to be a Girl, Helena Morrissey sets out how we might achieve the next big breakthrough towards a truly inclusive modern society.
Drawing on her experience as a City CEO, mother of nine, and founder of the influential 30% Club which campaigns for gender-balanced UK company boards, her manifesto for new ways of working, living, loving and raising families is for everyone, not just women. Making a powerful case for diversity and difference in any workplace, she shows how, together, we can develop smarter thinking and broader definitions of success. Gender balance, in her view, is an essential driver of economic prosperity and part of the solution to the many problems we face today.
Her approach is not aimed merely at training a few more women in working practices that have outlived their usefulness. Instead, this book sets out a way to reinvent the game – not at the expense of men but in ways that are right and relevant for a digital age. It is a powerful guide to success for us all.
