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Africa Africa Cynthia Fitterer Klingel Introduces the geography, topography, and climate of the continent of Africa. OL14860768W
The Bonus The Bonus Anthony P. Spohr Tim Farley, a former Navy SEAL, now a small time investment banker, sets his sights on the deal of a lifetime - a $3.5 billion financing for a world class oil company. While his MBA in Taxation helps… OL15313147W
Biofuels, land grabbing and food security in Africa Biofuels, land grabbing and food security in Africa Kjell J. Havnevik,Atakilte Beyene,Prosper Bvumiranayi Matondi Examines the effects of large-scale biofuel production, seen as having a positive impact on African national economies and greenhouse gases. Finds negative implications as well, especially in develop… OL16495707W
Planet Earth Planet Earth Mark Brownlow,Alastair Fothergill,Jonny Keeling With a production budget of $25 million, the makers of Blue Planet: Seas of Life crafted this epic story of life on Earth. Five years in production, with over 2, 000 days in the field, using 40 camer… OL16535011W
The Adventures of Obàtálá Part 1 The Adventures of Obàtálá Part 1 Ifayemi Eleburuibon *The Adventures of Obàtálá* is a collection of myths from the Ifá Literal Corpus about Obàtálá the God of Creativity. He is known by many names including Òrìsàálá and Òrìsà Alaso Funfun. His devotees… OL16798666W
Antelope Antelope Maddie Gibbs Learn about the antelope. OL17866824W
Star of Light Star of Light Patricia M. St. John **In a mountain village in Morocco, an Englishwoman transforms the lives of her visiting niece, a blind baby girl, and an eleven-year-old boy through her work as a missionary nurse. Hamid is worried … OL19359008W
The sinister trophy The sinister trophy John Kiriamiti Written by the author of the popular Son of Fate, this follow-up story tells of Adams Wamathina, better known as Son of Fate, who is searching for a trophy which other parties will stop at nothing to… OL19425683W
The looting machine The looting machine Tom Burgis The trade in oil, gas, gems, metals and rare earth minerals wreaks havoc in Africa. During the years when Brazil, India, China and the other "emerging markets" have transformed their economies, Afric… OL19996755W
Human Rights in Contemporary Africa Human Rights in Contemporary Africa Anna Maria Johnson 128 pages : 24 cm OL20221324W
Research Universities in Africa Research Universities in Africa Nico Cloete "From the early 2000s, a new discourse emerged, in Africa and the international donor community, that higher education was important for development in Africa. Within this ?zeitgeist? of converging i… OL20929541W
Empires in the Sun Empires in the Sun Lawrence James 1 volume ; 20 cm OL21102120W
Is Non-Western Democracy Possible? Is Non-Western Democracy Possible? Alexei D. Voskressenski xxix, 738 pages ; 24 cm OL21147895W
Animals on the African savanna Animals on the African savanna Joanne Ruelos Diaz "Illustrations and simple text describe a variety of animals on the African Savanna over the course of one day"-- OL23334452W
Cultures and societies of Africa Cultures and societies of Africa Simon Ottenberg This is a collection of some of the most important anthropological writings on Africa. It provides the background knowledge of traditional African cultures without which there can be no understanding… OL2640146W
Africa Africa Blaine Harden A classic discussion of the issues confronting modern Africa. OL2959722W
The bushmen of the Kalahari The bushmen of the Kalahari H. P. Steyn Introduces the history, culture, and daily life of the hunter-gatherers who have lived in Africa for 20,000 years. OL4205609W
From slavery to freedom From slavery to freedom Alfred A. Moss Jr.,John Hope Franklin,Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham From slavery to freedom describes the rise of slavery, the interaction of European and African cultures in the New World, and the emergence of a distinct culture and way of life among slaves and free… OL55887W
The African heritage The African heritage H. Moyana,M. Sibanda,S. D. Gumbo First in a series of African history books, this volume examines the changes in Africa from the earliest people to the development of the slave trade. OL5641708W
Power lines Power lines Jason Carter "Power lines pass over the town of Lochiel, South Africa. When Jason Carter arrived, the power lines of First-World South Africa ran directly through the village in the former black homeland...but th… OL5956867W
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