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Butterfly Dreams: An Anthology of Sho...

KShs605.00
An Anthology of Short Stories n nFreedom, romance, family, jealousy, death, ambition, fate ... From Kenya and China to America and Nepal, this anthology of short stories has it all! n nSampling stories from the African continent and the world over, this selection gives the reader incisive insight into a wide variety of human emotions, struggles, tragedies and triumphs. Each of the fifteen stories has been selected for its relevance to the interest of young adults striving for a clear understanding of their increasingly complicated world. n nThe anthology features a wide range of styles of writing the short story from seasoned as well as up-and-coming writers. It blends contemporary issues with time-tested principles that influence human interactions with each other and nature. n nEach story is followed by a thought-provoking activity to help readers reflect on the content, themes and styles of the texts. Brief notes on the authors give the readers an understanding of the people and the situations behind the stories. Help with unfamiliar words right on the page means readers can focus on the story itself. n nJohn Mugubi is currently Dean, School of Creative Arts, Film and Media Studies at Kenyatta University. He has publications in the areas of African drama and theatre, children's literature and poetry.

Confessions by President Kikumba

KShs500.00
President Kikulé Kikumba, a president of an important African country has written a book to confess all. He intends to set the record straight. He says being president in Africa is no holiday on an island. Dumping allies for wavering, cutting friends at the knees for dissenting, and mowing opponents down for standing in the way, are all in the day's work. Africa's presidents, he confides, are in office not to lead but to crush rivals and accumulate wealth.

Goldfields

KShs540.00
The lands known as Goldfields have been the centre of a struggle for the right to own property, human dignity, and self-worth. It is here where betrayal, greed and opportunism have also taken root. With a deep sense of hope, Goldfielders bestow on the youthful Mukiri the unenviable task of saving them from the jaws of ravenous directors at Goldfields Agriculture Company. Inspired by the spirit of his grandfather, Mukiri undertakes the task with zeal, coming head-to-head with the exceedingly beautiful but ruthless Lydia Mbora, daughter of the first African CEO of the company. A clash of unknown proportions is in the offing as the scions of two families whose histories are so entwined slug it out.

Story of Glory

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Forty years after their liberation from Egypt, the children of the Wilderness are still unable to get to the Promised Land, and so they are not ready to present their story of glory. They are mired in corruption and inertia, and their mother is on her deathbed with a strange debilitating disease. There is renewed hope that their story may be complete when the Pharaoh's daughter invites Manacles, the leader of the Wilderness family, to a dancing competition. What follows is a high stakes drama of betrayal and manipulation to win the princess' heart and a struggle by the children of the Wilderness to assert their sovereignty and capture the rat without a tail.

A Hole in the Sky

KShs475.00
Tajeer and his overseas investor friends, in their search for oil, have reduced Lake Riziki to a mass of black slime and ruined the livelihoods of the many who depended on it. Now Tajeer is mowing down entire forests and choking life-giving streams to clear land for a multi-million shilling project. Things begin to go haywire when he attempts to evict Kibichi and his family from their ancestral land. Kijani, a fiery daughter of the family, will not let this happen without a fight. n nWith a veteran's awesome mastery of language and dramatic technique, the author gives a rare poetic fusion of his passionate commitment to his dual subject matter: the environment and the courage of a 'fierce, fearless, fiery fighter for all that is green and fresh and full of life'.

Fathers of Nations Study Guide

KShs380.00
Fathers of Nations Study Guide provides: n
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  • An introduction and synopsis of the novel.
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  • A detailed exploration of the episodes in the novel with key inquiry questions and reflections to aid your understanding.
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  • An analysis of the characters in the novel.
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  • An overview of the language and style used in the novel.
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  • Guidance on answering KCSE English Paper 2 and Paper 3 questions based on the compulsory novel.
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Fathers of Nations -School Edition

KShs485.00
The very best of the world's best have discovered a way to develop Africa: Way Omega. Now Africa's heads of state are at a summit to approve it as their common development strategy. If they do, it promises Africa will start developing immediately. Unknown to the summit are several aggrieved conspirators who are plotting to defeat Way Omega and replace it with a rival strategy: Path Alpha. Their path, they say, is the only way to develop Africa. Should the summit still approve Way Omega, or should it turn around and approve Path Alpha instead? 'Fathers of Nations' is a satire on contemporary African politics.

The Mermaid of Msambweni and other st...

KShs610.00
Sampling stories from all over the African continent, this selection gives the reader an incisive insight into a wide variety of human emotions, struggles, tragedies, and triumphs.

The Vendor

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Ngaruwe is a reserved, unapologetic newsvendor in a sprawling city slum. His childhood nemesis Adrian is a big shot with business interests that bestride the city economy like a colossus. This is a deep story infused with big money, power, love and all that gratifies the materialistic soul.

Shades of Life

KShs570.00
Author: Pasomi Mucha ISBN: “9780195736106”

A new Dawn

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“A New Dawn” is the story of a society rising from the ashes of ethnic turbulence. It is the drama of a society that is still reeling from the aftershocks of conflict. Mama Nuru is convinced that change is the only way forward and that the ordinary people should be the drivers of that change. But can the society embrace the new gospel, or will they cling to the ‘tried and tested’ old order?

The Colour of Hope

KShs600.00
A play surrounding Princess Royal's discovery on finding out that the man she has all along believed to be her father could commit unspeakable crimes against her, worse still he invokes culture to justify his actions. Will she ever recover?