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The Jungle Book By Rudyard Kipling
'There is no harm in a man's cub.'
Best known for the 'Mowgli' stories, Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book expertly interweaves myth, morals, adventure and powerful story-telling. Set in Central India, Mowgli is raised by a pack of wolves. Along the way he encounters memorable characters such as the foreboding tiger Shere Kahn, Bagheera the panther and Baloo the bear. Including other stories such as that of Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, a heroic mongoose and Toomai, a young elephant handler, Kipling's fables remain as popular today as they ever
Truth to Power: 7 Ways to Call Time o...
YOU HAVE MORE POWER THAN YOU THINK.
At a time when many of us feel the world isn't listening, Jess Phillips offers inspiration to those of us who want to speak out and make a difference.
No stranger to speaking truth to power herself, she will help you dig deep and get organised, finding the courage and the tools you need to take action.
As well as bringing us hope through her own experiences Jess talks to the accidental heroes who have been brave enough to risk everything, become whistle-blowers and successfully fight back.
Numbers Don’t Lie: 71 Things Yo...
Is flying dangerous? How much do the world's cows weigh? And what makes people happy?
From Earth's nations and inhabitants, through the fuels and foods that energize them, to the transportation and inventions of our modern world - and how all of this affects the planet itself - in Numbers Don't Lie, Professor Vaclav Smil takes us on a fact-finding adventure, using surprising statistics and illuminating graphs to challenge lazy thinking. Smil is on a mission to make facts matter, because after all, numbers may not lie, but which truth do they convey?
Voices
n the small town of Soghor in Nyanza, Kenya, there exists a myth dating back to colonial times. It relates to people, termed kachinja, who were rumoured to prowl the area, arresting passers-by and tapping their blood. Supposedly, Songhor survived this way throughout the colonial period and into Kenya’s independence.
Following emancipation, the White Highlands reverted to the indigenous population, and a settlement for the Luo, Kalenjin and Kisii communities. Folklore has it that people routinely dashed for the bushes whenever they saw a red car approaching. Its white owner is said to have used the car to transport captured Africans for slaughter. The man lived near the Songhor Museum Site that was founded by two white men in 1932, and gazetted in 1981. Two African families in nearby Tamu and Muhoroni are rumoured to have been complicit, acting as ‘catchers’ of Africans.
At the white man’s homestead, the main house had a bunker-like hole with a small door, and a grilled opening. Keen observations lead to curious revelations.
This is a fictionalized account based on a long-held myth. It is meant for enjoyment.
Proverbs of the Abagusii of Kenya
Like most cultural groups, the oral tradition of Abagusii People of Kenya is expressed in, among others, proverbs. These capture lessons and meaning, modulated by time and context as they are passed down generations. Like riddles and metaphors, proverbs express the wisdom of a culture and find apt applications in many situations. Christopher Okemwa's work documents some of the proverbs of Abagusii, their meaning, context in which they are used and application thereof. In this book proverbs are documented in the original form accompanied by English translations in addition to lessons they offer. Embedded in this collection are cultural aspects such beliefs and norms which touch on many aspects of Abagusii society. These aspects include relationships among people, communal life, gender matters, economic issues and many more.
Here is what others say
"Through careful transcription and translation of proverbs of Abagusii people of Kenya, Okemwa shares knowledge and cultural diversity as a wide range of themes and motifs recur hence multiplying meanings and implications. The proverbs explore both socio-political and socio-economic issues, in addition to fulfilling an aesthetic function." - Gladys Nyaiburi Ogaro, Mount. Kenya University
"The uniqueness of this work lies in its use of Ekegusii language to impart culture of Abagusii on the reader through the imagery in proverbs. The advantage of 'hearing' Ekegusii first hand, its literal and deep meaning provided, makes it ideal for students and teachers of language and culture in learning institutions. The work also preserves, for posterity, wisdom that may become extinct with the passage of time." - Margaret Kemunto Obaga, Catholic University, Nairobi, Kenya
"Christopher Okemwa's Proverbs of Abagusii of Kenya: Meaning & Application captures and radiates, with delight, the wisdom and beauty in Abagusii proverbs. For Ekegusii speakers, the proverbs nudge one to take a deep look at oneself and see how entertaining they can be. For non-speakers of the language the translation provided gives the poems versatility in content and pervasive reach, thus making them universal pieces of erudition that challenge and encourage. The proverb, 'Naigure ndumo boina ko mosiori ntamanya' (I have heard noise coming from grave diggers, but I am not sure who will be first to be interred), for instance, warns everybody against the barbarism of intransigence and physical confrontations, a universal piece of wisdom. Reading this invaluable book is a sure-fire route to intellectual nourishment. Okemwa has documented answers to our deep-seated questions on our socio- cultural, socio-economic and socio-political queries as captured by Abagusii proverbs. The wisdom therein helps one pry into one's own inadequacies and learn to challenge adversity." - Bwocha Nyagemi Bwocha, St. Augustine University, Tanzania
Aviara by Othuke Ominiabohs
When twenty-five-year-old Anthony Mukoro returns from the city, to his hometown Aviara, it is with news that shatters the hopes of his retired parents – he is dying. This startling revelation sends his family into a frantic search for answers. But the answers they seek will come at a cost.
To save his life, he must confront forgotten memories from a traumatic experience in his past and a darkness that swells and grows unnoticed within the town. Unknown to Anthony, this begins a journey that will lead him into a dark world of murder and a town’s history steep in blood and shadows.
Aviara explores the complex balance between science and spirituality, fate and ancestry, within the labyrinth of one man’s unravelling reality.
Pleasantview by Celeste Mohammed
Coconut trees. Carnival. Rum and coke. To many outsiders, these idyllic images represent the supposed easy life in Caribbean nations such as Trinidad and Tobago. However, the reality is far different for those who live there—a society where poverty and patriarchy savagely rule, and where love and revenge often go hand in hand.
Written in a combination of English and Trinidad Creole, Pleasantview reveals the dark side of the Caribbean dream. In this novel-in-stories about a fictional town in Trinidad, we meet a political candidate who sets out to slaughter endangered turtles for fun, while his rival candidate beats his “outside-woman,” so badly she ends up losing their baby. On the night of a political rally, the abused woman exacts a very public revenge, the trajectory of which echoes through Pleasantview, ending with one boy introducing another boy to a gun and to an ideology which will help him aim the weapon.
Merging the beauty and brutality of Trinidadian culture evoked by writers such as Ingrid Persaud and Claire Adam with the linguistic experimentation of Marlon James’s A Brief History of Seven Killings, Pleasantview is a landmark work from an important new voice in international literary fiction.
All That It Ever Meant by Blessing Mu...
Family, grief, ghosts, and a mystery: this clever and compelling young adult novel heralds a masterful new voice from Zimbabwe.
Mati’s family is reeling from the death of Mati’s mother. Her Baba has drawn into himself, her sister Chichi is rebelling, and her young brother Tana is desperate for love and normalcy.
When Chichi pulls her worst stunt yet, Baba uproots the family from their home in England for an extended camping holiday in their native Zimbabwe. Along for the trip is Meticais, a fabulously attired gender-neutral spirit—or ghost? or imaginary friend?—who only Mati can see and converse with.
Guided by Meticais’s enigmatic advice and wisdom, Mati must come to terms with her grief and with the difficulty of living between two cultures, while the family must learn to forge their way in a world without their monumental mother.
Full of captivating characters and stunning plot twists, All That It Ever Meant delivers a nuanced and unforgettable story of grief, love, and family.
The Top 10 Distinctions Between Milli...
If you’re ready to take the journey to wealth and personal fulfillment, here’s your ticket. In this life-changing little book, entrepreneur and inspirational speaker Keith Cameron Smith shows you how to think like a millionaire and reap the benefits of a millionaire mindset. The key to moving beyond the middle class and up the economic ladder is mastering ten vital principles, including
• Millionaires think long-term. The middle class thinks short-term. Create a clear vision of the life you desire, and focus on it.
• Millionaires talk about ideas. The middle class talks about things and other people. Ask some positive “what if” questions every day, and bounce ideas off successful people who will be honest with you.
• Millionaires work for profits. The middle class works for wages. Take calculated risks and learn to take advantage of good opportunities.
We all want to improve our financial position. In this inspirational and practical guide filled with savvy and sensible advice, Smith upgrades you from coach to first class. So follow these principles, transform your life, and realize your dreams!
Chip War: The Fight for the WorldR...
An epic account of the decades-long battle to control the world's most critical resource—microchip technology
Power in the modern world - military, economic, geopolitical - is built on a foundation of computer chips. America has maintained its lead as a superpower because it has dominated advances in computer chips and all the technology that chips have enabled. (Virtually everything runs on chips: cars, phones, the stock market, even the electric grid.) Now that edge is in danger of slipping, undermined by the naïve assumption that globalising the chip industry and letting players in Taiwan, Korea and Europe take over manufacturing serves America's interests. Currently, as Chip War reveals, China, which spends more on chips than any other product, is pouring billions into a chip-building Manhattan Project to catch up to the US.
In Chip War economic historian Chris Miller recounts the fascinating sequence of events that led to the United States perfecting chip design, and how faster chips helped defeat the Soviet Union (by rendering the Russians’ arsenal of precision-guided weapons obsolete). The battle to control this industry will shape our future. China spends more money importing chips than buying oil, and they are China's greatest external vulnerability as they are fundamentally reliant on foreign chips. But with 37 per cent of the global supply of chips being made in Taiwan, within easy range of Chinese missiles, the West's fear is that a solution may be close at hand.
Four Thousand Weeks: Embrace your lim...
What if you tried to stop doing everything, so you could finally get round to what counts?
Rejecting the futile modern obsession with 'getting everything done,' Four Thousand Weeks introduces readers to tools for constructing a meaningful life by embracing rather than denying their limitations.
Drawing on the insights of both ancient and contemporary philosophers, psychologists, and spiritual teachers, Oliver Burkeman sets out to realign our relationship with time - and in doing so, to liberate us from its tyranny.
Embrace your limits. Change your life. Make your four thousand weeks count.
Glint (The Plated Prisoner Series) by...
“You want to make your life easier? Then be the caged bird that you are and sing.”
For ten years, I’ve lived in a gilded cage inside King Midas’s golden castle. But one night changed everything.
Now I’m here, a prisoner of Fourth Kingdom’s army, and I’m not sure if I’m going to make it out of this in one piece. They’re marching to battle, and I’m the bargaining chip that will either douse the fire or spark a war.
At the heart of my fear, my worry, there’s him—Commander Rip.
Known for his brutality on the battlefield, his viciousness is unsurpassed. But I know the truth about what he is.
Fae.
The betrayers. The murderers. The ones who nearly destroyed Orea, wiping out Seventh Kingdom in the process. Rip has power sizzling beneath this skin and glinting spikes down his spine. But his eyes—his eyes are the most compelling of all.
When he turns those black eyes on me, I feel captive for an entirely different reason.
I may be out of my cage, but I’m not free, not even close. In the game of kings and armies, I’m the gilded pawn. The question is, can I out maneuver them?
This is the captivating second book of The Plated Prisoner series. It’s an adult epic fantasy story blending romance, intrigue, and beautiful imagery. Return to the seductive story of magic inspired by the myth of King Midas, and get caught up in the world of Orea.
Please note: There is explicit language and romance in this book, not suitable for those under the age of 18.
No Longer Human by Osamu Dazai
The poignant and fascinating story of a young man who is caught between the breakup of the traditions of a northern Japanese aristocratic family and the impact of Western ideas.
Portraying himself as a failure, the protagonist of Osamu Dazai's No Longer Human narrates a seemingly normal life even while he feels himself incapable of understanding human beings. Oba Yozo's attempts to reconcile himself to the world around him begin in early childhood, continue through high school, where he becomes a "clown" to mask his alienation, and eventually lead to a failed suicide attempt as an adult. Without sentimentality, he records the casual cruelties of life and its fleeting moments of human connection and tenderness.
Why Do You Dance When You Walk By Abd...
One morning in Paris on the way to kindergarten, a little girl asks her father “Papa, why do you dance when you walk?” The question is innocent and serious. Why does her father limp, why can’t he ride a bicycle or a scooter? Her father feels compelled to answer, to bring back the memories of his childhood in Djibouti and tell her what happened to his leg. It was a place of sunlight and dust and sickness, a sickness that made him different, unique. They called him a skinflint and a runt, but he was the smartest kid in his school.
Waberi remembers the shifting desert of Djibouti, the Red Sea, the shanty roofs of the houses in his neighborhood, an immense loneliness and some unforgettable characters: Papa-la-Tige who sold baubles to tourists, his tough, silent mother Zahra who trembled, and his grandmother nicknamed Cochise. He tells of the moment when his life changed forever and the ensuing struggle that made him a man, a man who knows the value of poetry, silence and freedom, a man who is still dancing.
The Courage to LEAD Young: A Memoir b...
In a compelling account of her own professional journey at Amref Health Africa – an international health non-governmental organization, Evalin Karijo shares the skills and wisdom she gained in her climb from a voluntary role, to leading multiple teams, directing an international, youth-focused, health initiative, and eventually to a strategic leadership position that paved the way for many young people to take up leadership roles within her organization and beyond. The trail she blazed within a decade is evidence that young people are uniquely qualified and essential in participating fully in leadership.
As she proudly exited the powerful demographic called youth, Eve wrote the book she wished for, early in her own professional climb. The Courage to Lead Young: A Memoir, is her hand-up extended to other courageous leaders ready to take up the leadership challenge.
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About the author
Evalin Karijo is an award-winning leader, global health specialist, a strong advocate of youth leadership in Africa, and a lover of nature. She has received various recognition, including the Management Africa Magazine ‘Top Woman’ feature, and the #Top35Under35 Kenya 2020 award for her leadership role in the health sector. She holds a Masters degree in International Public Health (University of Liverpool), a Global Executive MBA in Health Leadership and Management (United States International University-Africa), and Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Health (Kenyatta University).
Wolf of Congo: Prince of Kinshasa by ...
Arnold has never stepped into a palatial mansion, being waited on hand and foot by maids and butlers of the Kufulula estate.
The poor boy knows no etiquette rules and has never mingled with the upper class nor indulged in the privileges and frivolities of high society.
All he knows is an impecunious livelihood with his mom - a curious woman sporadically vanishing from him for reasons he knows not. His house is a tiny structure in the inner city, and he has never blown a wish from his birthday cake. But all that changes when mysterious people arrive to take him away and introduce him to a different reality. Thanks to his grandfather, he later discovers his true identity.
He also makes lasting friendships, is christened the Wolf of Congo, and travels to India, America, and back to the Democratic Republic of Congo, to manifest The African Dream.
The reward of the Bapindi prophecy awaits him, to see if Arnold can accomplish his destiny as the Prince of Kinshasa and take over the throne as the rightful Bapindi king.
Yananiandama na Hadithi Nyingine
Yananiandama na Hadithi Nyingine ni mkusanyiko wa hadithi fupi zinazolenga hadhira ya wanafunzi, wasomaji wa kawaida na wataalamu wowote wale. Huu ni mkusanyiko unaowaleta pamoja waandishi walio na viwango vya juu vya ubunifu na ukwasi wa lugha. Hadithi zilizomo kwa ujumla zinagusa nafasi na nafsi ya msomaji. Bila shaka, msomaji yeyote wa mkusanyiko huu atagundua kuwa waandishi wake ni wenye uwezo mkubwa katika utunzi, fauka ya kuwa wengine wao wanalimbukia fasihi andishi. Naam, ulimbukeni wao umeleta sura ngeni katika ulimwengu wa fasihi andishi.
Jeff Mandila ni mmoja wa waandishi wanaoinukia kwa kasi mno. Ni mwandishi wa riwaya, tamthilia na hadithi fupi kando na utunzi wa mashairi. Alizaliwa karibu na mji wa Kitale mwaka wa 1985. Alijishindia tuzo ya Wahome Mutahi 2012 baada ya riwaya yake ya Sikitiko la Sambaya kuibuka ya kwanza.
Geoffrey Mung’ou ambaye pia ni mwandishi wa riwaya ya Mkakasi ni mhariri katika Shirika la Habari la Standard. Ana shahada katika kitivo cha Elimu (Kiswahili na Historia-Chuo Kikuu cha Kenyatta). Ametoa mchango mkubwa kuhusu Kiswahili katika vyombo vya habari, kwenye makongamano na shuleni. Aidha, amekuwa mwalimu wa somo la Kiswahili katika shule kadhaa za upili nchini Kenya. Mbali na kazi hizi za fasihi, ameibukia na vitabu adhimu kuhusu fani nyinginezo za lugha.
Nimepoteza Tena na Hadithi Nyingine
Nimepoteza Tena na Hadithi Nyingine ni mkusanyiko wa hadithi fupi zinazolenga hadhira ya wanafunzi, wasomaji wa kawaida na wataalamu wowote wale. Huu ni mkusanyiko unaowaleta pamoja waandishi walio na viwango vya juu vya ubunifu na ukwasi wa lugha. Hadithi zilizomo kwa ujumla zinagusa nafasi na nafsi ya msomaji. Bila shaka, msomaji yeyote wa mkusanyiko huu atagundua kuwa waandishi wake ni wenye uwezo mkubwa katika utunzi, fauka ya kuwa wengine wao wanalimbukia fasihi andishi. Naam, ulimbukeni wao umeleta sura ngeni katika ulimwengu wa fasihi andishi.
Kikechi Kombo B. ana Shahada ya elimu na sanaa na shahada ya uzamili kutoka Chuo Kikuu cha Kenyatta. Ni mwalimu mwenye tajiriba pana katika lugha na fasihi ya Kiswahili kwa miaka mingi. Hushiriki uchambuzi wa lugha na fasihi katika Idhaa ya Radio Taifa- KBC. Ameandika vitabu vya marudio katika lugha ya Kiswahili na miongozo tolatola mathalan mwongozo wa Chozi la Heri, mwongozo wa Kigogo, mwongozo wa Kidagaa Kimemwozea na mwongozo wa Mstahiki Meya. Amechangia pia katika kitabu cha marudio cha Kioo Cha KCSE, Mwongozo wa Nguu za Jadi na Mapambazuko ya Machweo na hadithi nyingine miongoni mwa vitabu vingine.
Kenna Wasike ni mwandishi wa kazi za fasihi. Ameandika kazi aula za bunilizi. Aidha, amechangia katika uandishi wa hadithi fupi. Hadithi yake maarufu ni ‘Mapenzi ya Kifaurongo’ katika mkusanyiko wa Tumbo Lisiloshiba na Hadithi Nyingine. Vilevile, amechangia katika uandishi wa kitabu cha marudio ya fasihi. Kwa sasa yeye ni mwalimu wa Kiswahili katika Shule ya wavulana ya Chesamisi iliyoko gatuzi la Bungoma nchini Kenya.
Mzee Kambirani na Hadithi Nyingine
Mzee Kambirani na Hadithi Nyingine ni mkusanyiko wa hadithi fupi zinazolenga hadhira ya wanafunzi, wasomaji wa kawaida na wataalamu wowote wale. Huu ni mkusanyiko unaowaleta pamoja waandishi walio na viwango vya juu vya ubunifu na ukwasi wa lugha. Hadithi zilizomo kwa ujumla zinagusa nafasi na nafsi ya msomaji. Bila shaka, msomaji yeyote wa mkusanyiko huu atagundua kuwa waandishi wake ni wenye uwezo mkubwa katika utunzi, fauka ya kuwa wengine wao wanalimbukia fasihi andishi. Naam, ulimbukeni wao umeleta sura ngeni katika ulimwengu wa fasihi andishi.
The Children of the Rain and Other St...
The Children of the Rain and Other Stories is a collection of short stories that explore themes of social, cultural, economic, political and spiritual aspects of modern life.
These stories are colourfully narrated in a charming and fast moving chronicle about noticeable issues that are close to many people’s emotions. The issues include love, school, family, relationships and diseases among many other contemporary concerns.
The stories unveil a great deal of originality with a striking style.
The book is a must read for students and junior readers.
