Download or read book Africa A to Z Continental and Country Profiles written by Esterhuysen, Pieter and published by Africa Institute of South Africa. This book was released on 2013-12-07 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The popularity of the first two editions of this book necessitated a third revised and updated version to record the many challenges in Africa since the first edition appeared in 1998. Africa is a vast and fascinating continent whose population has exceeded the one billion mark. Africa A-Z attempts to provide, in a concise manner, the facts for an elementary understanding of the continent and its complex problems. The book falls into two main sections; the five chapters on the first main section focus on the continent as a whole, dealing with its physical and human diversity, its eventful history and Africans' struggle for economic survival. The second main section contains profiles of 58 independent countries, ranging from Algeria to Zimbabwe. Presentation of the profiles is uniform, in that the same themes are covered in each profile. The data panels with the profiles contain data not provided in the text. The maps, appearing throughout the text were produced by AISA's cartography department.
Download or read book Africa a z written by Godfrey Mugoti and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2009 with total page 554 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Africa A to Z written by Robert S. Kane and published by Doubleday Books. This book was released on 1972 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Africa A Z written by Africa Institute of South Africa and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Africa A to Z written by and published by . This book was released on with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The popularity of the first two editions of this book necessitated a third revised and updated version to record the many challenges in Africa since the first edition appeared in 1998. Africa is a vast and fascinating continent whose population has exceeded the one billion mark. Africa A-Z attempts to provide, in a concise manner, the facts for an elementary understanding of the continent and its complex problems. The book falls into two main sections; the five chapters on the first main section focus on the continent as a whole, dealing with its physical and human diversity, its eventful history and Africans- struggle for economic survival. The second main section contains profiles of 58 independent countries, ranging from Algeria to Zimbabwe. Presentation of the profiles is uniform, in that the same themes are covered in each profile. The data panels with the profiles contain data not provided in the text. The maps, appearing throughout the text were produced by AISA-s cartography department.
Download or read book A Is For Africa written by Thomas Ap Dewi and published by Summit Books. This book was released on 2014-03-08 with total page 59 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Don't know your Aye-Ayes from your Ostriches; Kony from Mobutu; Somali pirates from Zulu warriors? Then this is the book for you. A is for Africa is the ultimate A to Z guide to the world's most captivating continent. A is for Africa offers all that is the weird, wonderful, and fascinating about the landmass best known for being shaped like the head of a T-Rex
Download or read book Amazing Africa written by Monica Habia and published by Planting People Growing Justice Press. This book was released on 2023-01-01 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fun and resourceful book that takes children and even adults on a visual journey throughout the continent of Africa. Readers will visit the pinnacle of Mount Kilimanjaro and learn a few new words in Swahili and Twi while exploring Africa's rich natural resources. The purpose of the book is to aid in learning about the most important and intriguing facts about Africa. With the turn of each page, the authors help to bridge the knowledge gap that exists about the continent. Each page is filled with key facts about the fastest growing population in the world. The book will inspire the next generation to learn more about Amazing Africa and become global citizens.
Download or read book African Alphabet written by Marva Hancock and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2015-12-30 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the result of requests by family and friends to share the author's photographs of Africa. The verses just evolved. It is meant to be read aloud so children can learn to love the sound of their own language in addition to learning about the wonderful animals of Africa as they live in the wild.
Download or read book A to Z Through Africa Swahili and English written by Catherine W. Ndegwa and published by . This book was released on 2004-02-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: English Alphabet using African images
Download or read book African Mythology A to Z written by Patricia Ann Lynch and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The African continent is home to a fascinating and strong tradition of myth, due in part to the long history of human habitation in Africa; the diversity of its geography, flora, and fauna; and the variety of its cultural beliefs. African Mythology A to Z is a readable reference to the deities, places, events, animals, beliefs, and other subjects that appear in the myths of various African peoples. For the first time, this edition features full-color photographs and illustrations.Coverage includes:
Download or read book The A to Z of Civil Wars in Africa written by Guy Arnold and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2009-09-02 with total page 538 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ever since the end of World War II, and even more so since 1960, when 17 African colonies became independent of colonial rule, the African continent has been ravaged by a series of wars. These wars have ranged from liberation struggles against former colonial powers to power struggles between different factions in the aftermath of independence. They have ranged from border wars between newly independent states to civil wars between ethnic groups. As with many conflicts, outside forces were drawn into these wars, and major powers outside the continent intervened on one side or the other for a variety of reasons: political ideology, Cold War considerations, ethnic alignments, and stemming the flow of violence. Whether referring to Algeria's struggle for independence from French colonial rule, Nigeria's internal struggles to achieve a balanced state after the British departure, the Rwandan genocide of 1994, or the current ethnic cleansing in Darfur, The A to Z of Civil Wars in Africa covers all of the wars that have occurred in Africa since independence. This is done through a chronology broken down by country, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and cross-referenced dictionary entries covering the wars, conflicts, major political and military figures, child soldiers, mercenaries, and blood diamonds.
Download or read book Discovering the Empire of Ghana written by Robert Z. Cohen and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2013-12-15 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The empire of Ghana was a wealthy trading empire in West Africa located south of the Sahara Desert. Made up of a federation of the Soninke people, its richest historical record spans from about 750 until 1076 CE, due to the writings of Arab travelers and geographers from that period. The author explains what we know about this mysterious and fascinating empire, whose main city Kumbi Saleh was a link on the Saharan trade routes. Readers learn about the traditions, beliefs, and lifestyle of the Soninke and other indigenous peoples, as well as the effects of contact with Islam.
Download or read book My N C from A Z written by Michelle Lanier and published by North Carolina Division of Archives & History. This book was released on 2020-01-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Each of the letters in My N.C. from A to Z represents African Americans who hail from North Carolina and have provided positive and indelible influences to arts, culture, and social justice worldwide"--Page 33
Download or read book The A to Z of Pre colonial Africa written by Robert O. Collins and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The A to Z of Pre-Colonial Africa seeks to familiarize the reader with pre-colonial Africa, the Africa that began with the migrations of the Bantu from their homeland in 500 B.C. and ended with European control in the 19th century, revealing the culture, events, achievement an...
Download or read book A to Z in Niger Exploring the Heart of Africa written by Amar Gandhi and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-05-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A to Z in Niger: Exploring the Heart of Africa" is a vividly illustrated ABC book that takes young readers on a delightful journey through the rich landscapes, diverse cultures, and unique wildlife of Niger. Designed for children ages 2 to 5, this book combines the excitement of discovery with the joy of learning, guiding little explorers from the arid beauty of the Sahara Desert to the bustling streets of Niamey, and from the serene waters of the River Niger to the enchanting dances of the Tuareg and Hausa people. Each letter of the alphabet introduces a new aspect of Niger's heart and soul, from A for Agadez, with its stunning mud-brick architecture, to Z for Zinder, a city bustling with history and life. Along the way, children will meet the majestic West African giraffes in Koure, learn about the importance of camels to the nomadic tribes, and marvel at the biodiversity of the W National Park. "A to Z in Niger" is more than just an alphabet book; it's a gateway to a world of adventure. Bright colors, playful illustrations, and engaging narratives capture the imagination of young readers, fostering a sense of wonder and an early love for learning about different cultures and environments. This book promises not only to educate but to inspire a new generation of explorers, eager to learn more about the vibrant heart of Africa and the wonders it holds.
Download or read book Trappings of Power written by Z Allan Ntata and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2012-11-29 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why is it that by his death, having solved the countrys hunger problems and set an example for Africa on how to deal with foreign donors and international aid organisations such as the IMF and the World Bank, Mutharika was regarded as a pariah both in Malawi and internationally? Mutharika had overseen the expansion of the transport infrastructure, presided as Chairman of the African Union and helped Malawi achieve rapid GDP growth. How is it that he also left Malawi with serious economic problems particularly relating to nonexistent foreign exchange reserves and the inability of the country to import fuel? Why is it that that when he died, he had become the most hated man in Malawi, at least aside from his staunch party followers? This book analyses the presidency of Bingu wa Mutharika from the inside, his love-hate relationship with foreign donors and international aid agencies and his political successes and failures to show how power and political success in Africa is a trap that ensnares African leaders to easily forget their mission to serve the people. The role of patronage and culture, and the tendency of advisors in contributing to their leaders feelings of infallibility is also highlighted. The book uncovers lessons on the inner dynamics of power and politics in Africa that will be enlightening to all interested in African politics specifically, and third world political development in general.
Download or read book How to Write About Africa written by Binyavanga Wainaina and published by One World. This book was released on 2024-06-04 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From one of Africa’s most influential and eloquent essayists, a posthumous collection that highlights his biting satire and subversive wisdom on topics from travel to cultural identity to sexuality “A fierce literary talent . . . [Wainaina] shines a light on his continent without cliché.”—The Guardian “Africa is the only continent you can love—take advantage of this. . . . Africa is to be pitied, worshipped, or dominated. Whichever angle you take, be sure to leave the strong impression that without your intervention and your important book, Africa is doomed.” Binyavanga Wainaina was a pioneering voice in African literature, an award-winning memoirist and essayist remembered as one of the greatest chroniclers of contemporary African life. This groundbreaking collection brings together, for the first time, Wainaina’s pioneering writing on the African continent, including many of his most critically acclaimed pieces, such as the viral satirical sensation “How to Write About Africa.” Working fearlessly across a range of topics—from politics to international aid, cultural heritage, and redefined sexuality—he describes the modern world with sensual, emotional, and psychological detail, giving us a full-color view of his home country and continent. These works present the portrait of a giant in African literature who left a tremendous legacy.
