"Dog can't wait to tell Warthog, Lion, and Elephant about the other dog he saw. But when the other animals look through the hole, none of them see the same thing. They argue, because each animal is sure the others are wrong. But it turns out the hole isn't a hole at all--it's a mirror!" --

"Ruth First was born in South Africa, where her Jewish family fled from the danger in Europe during WWII. Committed to speaking out against apartheid, she did so all her life, never backing down"--

"Written in the voice of Mother Africa, who speaks to her children--human beings--this stunning picture book thrums with the love between mother and child as it celebrates humanity's common roots. Before words or tools or fire, Mother Africa's caves sheltered us and her forests fed us. She could not protect us from all dangers, but, like mothers everywhere, she gave her children all she could and sent us into the world with confidence and love. Told...

In The Mau Rebellion, the author describes the background to and the course of a short but brutal late colonial campaign in Kenya. The Mau, a violent and secretive Kikuyu society, aimed to restore the proud tribe’s pre-colonial superiority and rule. The 1940s saw initial targeting of Africans working for the colonial government and by 1952 the situation had deteriorated so badly that a State of Emergency was declared. The plan for mass arrests leaked...

TitChronicles of Ancient Africa: A Journey Through TimeDelve into the epic saga of Africa's rich and diverse history in "Chronicles of Ancient Africa: A Journey Through Time." This captivating book invites you to embark on a remarkable expedition through the annals of a continent that is both the cradle of humanity and the birthplace of vibrant civilizations.From the dawn of our species to the heights of ancient empires, this book unveils the hidden...

The end of World War II signaled the end of the European African empires. In 1945, four African countries were independent; by 1963, 30 African states created the Organization of African Unity. The 1960s were a time of optimism as Africans enjoyed their new independence, witnessed increases in prosperity and prepared to tackle their political and economic problems in their own way. By the 1990s, however, these high hopes had been dashed. Dictatorship...

Get the Summary of Candice Millard's River of the Gods in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. In "River of the Gods," Candice Millard recounts the adventures of Richard Francis Burton, a British explorer with a deep interest in languages and cultures. Burton, feeling alienated from English society, embarked on a perilous pilgrimage to Mecca disguised as a Muslim. His linguistic prowess and cultural insights were both...

This book tells the dramatic story of seven defining leadership moments from the American Revolution, as well as providing case studies that can improve your leadership at home, business, in your community, in the military, or in government. Leadership is not about position, it is about influence. You can be a leader no matter what your rank or position. It is not about power, it is about selflessness. You cannot be a good leader unless you can...

In the second book from the Eleanor of Aquitaine Series, as the blind seer from Antioch predicted, Eleanor marries the love of her life, Henry II of England. Passion rules the marriage as alpha male and alpha female compete for dominance. Meanwhile, to drag his war-torn kingdom back from the brink of anarchy, Henry must rely on the resources of the Eleanor's Aquitaine. Marriage to the beautiful, intelligent Eleanor delivers Henry an empire from...