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My Remarkable Mom: This is your story...
My Remarkable Mom is a guided journal that has been thoughtfully created to help us get to know our mothers better. Every relationship, including that of a mother and child, benefits from deliberate tending and intentionality.
The book may be filled by a child on behalf of their mother as they talk, or if a mom is able to, and if it is preferred, she may fill the book herself in addition to the conversations. A mother with young children could start to fill the book for them while memories are still fresh. It will be a precious keepsake in which entries can be made as life unfolds.
The Incredible Alpha
Tragedy on the mountain
Tragedy on the Mountain is a collection of thrilling and suspenseful short stories that transport readers to the treacherous and unpredictable world of adventure. Each story is crafted with care, introducing readers to complex characters and mysterious scenarios that will keep them on the edge of their seats.
Whether it’s a gripping tale of a group of hikers scaling a treacherous mountain or a heart-stopping account of a daring ice-climbing expedition, Tragedy on the Mountain offers an exciting escape into the unknown.
With vivid descriptions and captivating plotlines, each story is sure to keep readers engrossed and hungry for more. From the icy depths of an avalanche to the mysterious depths of a hidden cave, Tragedy on the Mountain will take readers on an unforgettable journey of suspense, mystery, and danger.
Eco Africa: An Anthology of Poems
Eco Africa: An Anthology of Poems is a magnificent collection of poems from across the African continent (Eastern, Western, Central, and Southern Africa) with various contributions from some African poets in Diaspora. There are poems on nature such as its beauty and clean air, on potential consequences of climate change, notably global warming, and the potential devastating effects of drought, floods and hunger. There is uncertainty, and hence fear and hope. The verses shed streaks of light on the contemporary concerns about pollution, its impacts on humanity and the earth’s flora and fauna. However, even with the gloom and doom, the artists offer pointers to remedies! Will humanity hearken?
Loaded with vivid descriptions, suspense, and free expression, the works herein make it hard for the reader to place the book down even after reading the last word!
What Others Say
“The poems have an appealing and timely message on matters of the environment.” – Dr. Chris Okemwa, Kisii University
Somehow, you are making it-Novel
Why We Tell Stories
Storytelling was an intrinsic activity in traditional African communities. Typically told by older people, usually grandmothers and grandfathers, stories were a way of life for the young and old alike, linking the past, present and future of those societies. Set as they were around a fire, the storytelling tradition strengthened communal ties between the old and the young, and as reinforced bonds among the young.
Stories emphasized shared culture, cultural values and history that were the foundation of the society’s ties. They underscored important societies’ traditions, beliefs and other norms.
From the old, the young learnt lessons about their community that to affirmed their collective identity. They learnt and internalized moral values such as honesty, courage, respect, solidarity and caring for others. Invariably, stories discouraged greed and selfishness. Further, the tales captured the essence of the environment in which the people lived while reinforcing their core values. They contributed to character-building through appreciation of the moral of the stories.
In Why We Tell Stories, Dorcas Kiptoo and Arthur Dobrin bring their storytelling experiences and expertise to the fore through a selection of from the African folklore. Even as the two look back to societies of yore to dig up the tales, the inherent lessons remain as relevant in contemporary times as they were ages ago.
About the Authors
Dorcas Kiptoo was born in Mogotio, Kenya. She attended Kenyatta University where she earned her Bachelor of Education degree. She currently lives in New York.
Arusi Tatu na Wilson Ireri
Arusi Tatu
Arusi tatu ni simulizi inayotuchorea picha kamili ya safari ya mwanadamu. Wepesi na ugumu wa safari hizo umeelezwa kwa ubatini katika maana kamili ya 'Arusi Tatu'.
Mwandishi Wilson Ireri anatusafirisha katika safari ya vijana watatu wenye hulka baidi kama ardhi na mbingu. Wa kwanza Shida ana shida kama lilivyo jina lake. Alichorithi kutoka kwa wazaziwe ni shida tu. Je, atapiga mbizi vipi katika bahari yenye mawimbi ya ufukara ili aufikie ufuo wa ufanisi?
Daniel na Don ni pacha hawa hawajui shida ni nini. Wamelelewa katika maisha ya tunu na tamasha. Je neema waliyo nayo wataitumia kuijenga kesho yao?
Mwisho mwandishi anatuelewesha kuwa kila mtu ana kipawa chake..." Ni shida ipi inayotokea mtu asipojua kipawa chake?
Wilson Ireri ni mwandishi wa hadithi fupi, riwaya na mashairi. Kwa sasa Wilson ni Kasisi katika Dayosisi ya Mlima Kenya Magharibi kanisa la Kianglikana.
Nizike Sijafa na Darius Makhoka
Hadithi hii ya Nizike Sijafa ina mnato na mvuto wa aina yake, imekolezwa uhalisia wa maisha katika siku hizi na dunia ya sasa. Mwandishi anasimulia jinsi mwanadamu anavyothamini mfu na kuyapa hadhi kubwa maziko kinyume na anavyomtunza na kumthamini mwenzake awapo hai.
Je, Salama Makori atafaulu katika azimio lake la kuihamasisha jamii kuikumbatia methali isemayo udugu ni kufaana wala si kufanana? Je, Salama atapata afueni na kuishi maisha yenye furaha, licha ya umasikini wa sina sinani unaomwandama na kutishia kulizamisha dau la matumaini yake kila uchao? Soma ufaidi!
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Mwandishi wa kazi hii ni Darius Makokha. Darius Makokha ni mwandishi ambaye ameibuka kuwa stadi mno katika sanaa ya utunzi wa hadithi za Kiswahili. Halima Apaa Angani na Nizike Sijafa ni mojawapo ya kazi ambazo amezikamilisha. Kwa sasa ni mwalimu wa somo la Kiswahili katika shule tajika ya Mekaela Likunda, mojawapo ya shule za Mekaela Academies – Kwale.
Kudra na Kevin Oyugi
Riwaya hii ya Kudra ni ya aina yake. Ni riwaya ambayo imeyamulika masuala ya kisasa na yanayoiathiri jamii kwa njia hasi ama chanya.
Mhusika Kudra anajipata akitopea katika ukwasi wa aina yake licha ya kuzaliwa katika jamii ya ukata hohehahe. Hizi zinakuwa ni kudra za Mwenyezi Mungu au majaaliwa kama waambavyo wengine. Mbali na haya majaaliwa yake, anafikwa na mkosi pale ambapo rafiki yake wa chanda na pete Jane anafia katika chumba chake. Hii ni baada ya wao kulewa chopi na kusindikizwa kiamboni kwa Kudra na Bwana Majuto usiku uliotangulia. Je, haya ni majaaliwa pia?
Kakaye Kudra, Oscar Mpimbi naye katika umasikini wake anafanikiwa kuchumbiana na Daktari Agnes aliyekuwa akimtibu mamaye kabla ya kuaga dunia. Oscar anampenda Agnes licha ya kuogopa kumjuvya hali ya hisia zake. Kwa upande mwingine, Agnes naye anampenda Oscar na kuamua kumfahamisha. Je, hii ni kudra ya Rabana pia?
Utamu wa riwaya hii hauishii tu kuisoma kwa burudani ila pia kujifunza masuala ibuka na ainati katika jamii. Ni riwaya ya kizazi cha leo na uleo ndani mwake! Jipatie nakala ujifahamishe zaidi!
The African Trilogy: Things Fall Apar...
Chinua Achebe is considered the father of modern African literature, the writer who opened the magic casements of African fiction. The African Trilogy--comprised of Things Fall Apart, Arrow of God, and No Longer at Ease--is his magnum opus. In these masterly novels, Achebe brilliantly imagines the lives of three generations of an African community as their world is upended by the forces of colonialism from the first arrival of the British to the waning days of empire.
The trilogy opens with the groundbreaking Things Fall Apart, the tale of Okonkwo, a hero in his village, whose clashes with missionaries--coupled with his own tragic pride--lead to his fall from grace. Arrow of God takes up the ongoing conflict between continuity and change as Ezeulu, the headstrong chief priest, finds his authority is under threat from rivals and colonial functionaries. But he believes himself to be untouchable and is determined to lead his people, even if it is towards their own destruction. Finally, in No Longer at Ease, Okonkwo's grandson, educated in England, returns to a civil-service job in Lagos, only to see his morality erode as he clings to his membership in the ruling elite.
Drawing on the traditional Igbo tales of Achebe's youth, The African Trilogy is a literary landmark, a mythic and universal tale of modern Africa. As Toni Morrison wrote, African literature is incomplete and unthinkable without the works of Chinua Achebe. For passion, intellect and crystalline prose, he is unsurpassed.
The Hot Chalice by Hamisi Wawire
Should we let our children into our marriage squabbles? Does it help or worsen the already worse situation? Does it mould them into responsible parents and patriotic citizens? Must we doubt each other in marriage?
In this lovely but tragic story, Injendi’s true love to his family – wife and daughter comes to an abrupt end when his wife’s doubts lead to Nekesa’s killing. A rosy union turns once into a bed of thorns that dates back to Nawusino’s early orientation to love and marriage. Nandako has to step in strongly to make the unimagined happen.
Uprooting the Roots of Poverty by Oli...
Judge me as unfortunate since you have not once lived through adversity. If you have never passed through life minus an opponent then there is no single person who can ever imagine or know what you are capable of or where your strength lies. We neither choose where we are born nor are given a life manual, we all design our survival skills and adjust appropriately to the ecosystem. Pain, hard times, hostility, and frustration should make us victorious! Turn your pain into your power! I conquered destitution through Him who orders my steps and walks with me through the thickest- ‘Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me (Psalm 23: 4). You too, can do it!
Nearly Every Man is Mad and Other Sto...
Nearly Every Man is Mad? & Other Stories is a collection of fresh and exciting stories that seek to educate, entertain, correct and invite us to reflect on various contemporary issues that affect our society. The stories explore and present, brilliantly and interestingly, themes such as parenting, love, faith, moral decay, environmental degradation, hypocrisy, injustice, extortion and betrayal among others. Moreover, the stories are written in a simple language using various literary techniques to help readers understand, appreciate and relate with the experiences easily.
About the Author
Wafula Khisa is a Kenyan poet, writer and teacher. His poetry and prose have appeared in various (online and in print) literary journals, magazines and anthologies such as Nthanda Review, The African Writer Magazine, Tuck Magazine, Elixir Magazine, Scarlet Leaf Review, Writers Space Africa, The Legendary Magazine, Dwarts Literary Journal, Agape Review, African Voices: A Call for Freedom, Nalubaale Review Literary Magazine, Armageddon & Other Stories, Lunaris Review (issue 7), Advaitam Speaks Literary Magazine, Aubade Magazine, Antarctica Journal, New Ink Review, Hope: An Anthology of Poetry, Better Than Starbucks Poetry & Fiction Journal and Best New African Poets anthology series among others. Some of his poetry has been translated into French. He was long listed for the Babishai Niwe Poetry Prize in 2018. He has published two collections of poetry: A Cock’s Seduction Song & Other Poems (2019) and When I Hear My Mother’s Voice & Other Poems (2022).
Winter Sun by Saadia A. Siyat
- Winter Sun is an anthology of 107 poems. Created over a 3-year period. It covers different aspects of life, from spirituality, purpose, love, romance, virtues and principles of ideal living.
Slaves, Priests and Kings by Kimari K...
What did the discovery of King Tut's Tomb and Rossetta Stone mean for Egypt?
This book is about everyday solutions to complex social problems.
- How do you motivate students to try and solve real world problems? Or workers to self supervise.
- How do you foster the spirit of innovation amongst barely literate rural folk
- Why are some communities social economically more dominant than others.
- The answers, though not obvious, are deceptively apparent.
Dar es Salaam by Night by Ben R. Mtobwa
It is a city of magic. An amorous city in which men and women love and hate. They scheme, plot, steal and even kill in Dar by night. They are hungry for money, sex, blood and power. This is what rules the lives of Peterson, Hasara and Rukia in the strange love and hate triangle that brings them together.