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Book SynopsisDara Barr, documentary filmmaker, is at the top of her game. She''s covered neo-Nazis and post-Katrina New Orleans, but now she''s looking for an even bigger challenge.So Dara and her right-hand man Xavier head to Djibouti, on the Horn of Africa, to tackle modern-day pirates. But they soon find a whole lot more than they bargained for and quickly learn that almost no one in Djibouti is what he seems. A mob of colourful characters patrols the seas, including a pirate chief with a taste for fine cars and an Oxford-educated sheik with scams of his own. And then there''s the gun-toting Texan billionaire Billy Wynn, and James Russell, an American al-Qaeda convert who wants to blow up something big. As hijacked tankers line up like floating bombs, Dara and Xavier know it''s time for a showdown . ''A vibrant contemporary thriller - exhilarating read, full of fun'' Sunday Times''Deliciously to-the-point dialogue . . . highly entertaining'' IndependenTrade Reviewan exhilarating read, full of fun, energy, and offbeat ploys -- John Dugdale * SUNDAY TIMES *Classic no-holds-barred Leonard * DAILY TELEGRAPH *An interesting change of locale for Leonard and a thrilling novel. * CATHOLIC HERALD *Leonard is still the master of diamond-sharp dialogue, stylish prose and likeable, believeable bad guys. * SUNDAY BUSINESS POST *Leonard tells the story with his usual swagger, and it might be an updated Casablanca. * EVENING STANDARD *The dialogue fizzes, the plot twists right up to the final paragraph and everything and everyone is cool and sexy * THE TIMES *A superior piece of pulp fiction. -- Colin Waters * SUNDAY HERALD *

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Book SynopsisThis book focuses on regions for which until now the geomorphology was very poorly studied and relatively unknown. Nevertheless, the landforms and landscapes of the Horn of Africa are highly attractive, diverse and in a few cases unique, since they span very different environments, from highland plateaus and mountains to lowlands (even below sea level) and coastlines with a high degree of diversity and from monsoon to arid climate conditions. The main topics addressed in the book include the links between the geological evolution and the current large scale geomorphology of the Horn of Africa; the large differences between the highlands and lowlands climate, river hydrology and their variation through time within a climate change perspective. This part of the world was home of the very first hominids. The landscape in which they lived and evolved throughout the Pleistocene is described in comparison with the arid and inhospitable, though immensely scenic, environment of today. Perennial and ephemeral rivers with very different morphology, processes, and hydrology drain the area, and, in combination with the past and recent uplift, substantially contributed to provide the region with peculiar landscapes and landforms. Long lasting weathering and erosion processes result in a typical inselberg landscape such as the Bur region, or the currently exposed flatland of old peneplain surfaces. Their changes through time, induced by both natural and anthropogenic factors, are addressed by a couple of case studies. Though the region has few inhabitants, they had to struggle to find their livelihood in a land that offers poor resources. This resulted in landscape change and land degradation. Examples of human impact on the landscape are presented at different scales. This book provides readers interested in geography and geomorphology with essential scientific and educational information on the Landscapes and Landforms of Eritrea, Djibouti and Somalia through simple, though scientifically, rigorous texts illustrated with several color maps and photos. One main prerogative of this book is therefore to give an insight into a region of the world where, for geographical and historical constraints, geomorphological investigation was very limited, thus enriching its intrinsic informative value.Table of ContentsChp. 1 Geomorphological landscapes of Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia. Paolo Billi and Piotr MigonChp. 2 Geology of the eastern Horn of Africa: a review and geomorphological perspectives. Ernesto Abbate, Mario Sagri and others.Chp. 3 The climate of the eastern Horn of Africa. Massimiliano Fazzini, Carlo Bisci, Paolo BilliChp. 4 River hydromorphology and flood hazard. Paolo Billi Chp. 5 Geomorphology of the Eritrean coasts. Paolo Ciavola Chp. 6 Somalia coast geomorphology. Paolo Ciavola .Chp. 7 Quaternary landscape evolution of the Homo erectus site of Buia, Eritrean Danakil. Massimiliano GhinassiChp 8. Geomorphology of the Samoti plain, Eritrean Danakil. Paolo Billi Chp. 9 Geomorphology of Afar. Jaques Varet Chp. 10 Geomorphological map of Somalia. Paolo Paron and Francesco DramisChp. 11 Landscape and landforms of northern Somalia. Bruno PetrucciChp. 12 Geomorphology of the ephemeral streams in the Daban basin , northern Somalia. Paolo BilliChp. 13. Landscape Evolution in the Mean Juba River Valley. Mauro ColtortiChp. 14 River drainage system evolution in Somalia. Paolo ParonChp. 15 Landscape change in Eritrea and Somalia. Neil MunroChp. 16 Landscape change, land degradation and sustainable land management in Eritrea. Hans Hurni, Thomas Kohler and co-authors Chp. 17 Land Degradation of Somalia. Chris Print

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Book SynopsisThe world's first Field Guide to the Larger Mammals of the Horn of Africa depicts some of the world''s rarest mammals. All of the larger mammals of the Horn of Africa are illustrated including all endemics such as: Ethiopian wolf, gelada, Bale monkey, Somali wild ass, mountain nyala, beira, silver dikdik, Speke''s gazelle, Dibatag and Walia ibex.Trade ReviewFinally, the Horn of Africa has its own dedicated field guide to the larger mammals. This stunning new book is lavishly illustrated and well-designed, with informative texts and accurate maps. The photos are amazing. And it's light enough to slip into your luggage wherever you go. Anyone with an interest in the wildlife of the region needs this book. Nigel Redman, Senior author of Birds of the Horn of Africa; A gem of a guide for anyone fascinated by the Horn of Africa's unusual and unique wildlife. Great design with immaculate images and maps. Craig Rix, Travel Africa Magazine; I wish I had this when I first went to Ethiopia - a hugely needed addition and must have book for anyone interested in the spectacular mammal watching from this still very unexplored region. The where to find mammals section is a real bonus too. Jon Hall, www.mammalwatching.com; A very useful book with some great photography. There is no comparable title on the market so this should be much sought after for travellers to Ethiopia and the other countries of the Horn of Africa. Leon Vlieger, Natural History Book SocietyTable of ContentsContents List of Maps, Charts and Tables Preface Dedication Foreword Introduction Horn of Africa Ethiopia Djibouti Somalia Socotra Mammals of the Horn of Africa Topographical Regions Taxonomy Status, Distribution, Habitats Sources of Data Acronyms Map Key Species Accounts Primates Hares Rodents Carnivores Pangolins Aardvark Hyraxes Odd-toed Ungulates Even-toed Ungulates Pt 1 Even-toed Ungulates Pt 2 Conservation National Parks Place names Mammal Lists Glossary Additional Information bibliography Indexes - general, English names, local names, scientific names Acknowledgements

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Book SynopsisHighly tear-resistant and 100% waterproof map "Ethiopia" (with Somalia, Eritrea, Djibouti) from the series world mapping project, published by Reise Know-How Verlag. NEW: This map contains - as an aid in travel planning - photos of important sights including indication of the square in which the corresponding place is located. Travel know-how maps are characterized by particularly stable plastic paper, which is writable like paper, even with pencil. The cardboard envelope is removable, so the card can be easily inserted into any pocket. A protective cover is not required. The cartographic representation focuses on the most important information for travelers and is particularly easy to read. Instead of shading, colored height layers are used. Equipment: - Contour lines with altitude indications; Coloured elevation layers; Classified road network with distance indications; Sights; Detailed location index; GPS-accurate; - latitude and longitude; Five-language legend (german, English, French, Spanish, Russian); - overview map on the cover; Handy format: 70x100 cm, printed on 2 sides. Languages: English, French, German, Russian, Spanish

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Book SynopsisThe narrator Djibril's reminiscences provide a sense of Djibouti's past and its people, while a satire of Muslim fundamentalism is unwittingly delivered through another complementary Djiboutian voice.Trade Review"With Waberi, the juxtapositions--surprising, provocative, and original--form a good part of the thrill themselves."--Anderson Tepper "Words Without Borders " "If Waberi's books are any indication, the novel of ideas, long regarded with indifference if not suspicion, may be set for a renaissance. Waberi is unabashed and unusually adept in creating heart-wrenching stories that test general assumptions, politically correct and incorrect, about exile, tolerance, metissage, the hypocritical cynicism of postcolonial Western foreign policies and development, the pragmatic cynicism of aspiring political and religious factions in the developing world, and the ruthless machinery of a global economy."--Tess Lewis "Hudson Review " "Passage of Tears is a cerebral modern thriller (of sorts) that defies easy categorization.... Equally at ease in both First and Third Worlds (and all their trappings), Waberi manages the rare feat of handling and integrating Western intellectual and political thought as comfortably and convincingly as he does the ideologies and culture of the Horn of Africa (and that without overwhelming the actual fiction)." --M.A. Orthofer "Complete Review " "Waberi has concocted with his magical alchemy a tale that blends political thriller, legends, spy novel, and the diary of a man tailor-made for the know-it-all." --Monica Carter "Salonica World Lit "

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Book Synopsis'Papa, why do you dance when you walk?' When Aden's 8-year-old daughter asks him this one morning in Paris, he is taken aback. The question is innocent, but the answer is not so simple. Unable to resist Bea's inquisitive spirit, he moves silkily between memories of his childhood: from his silent, mysterious mother and the shanty roofs of his neighbourhood to the malicious attack that changed his life forever and the ensuing struggle that made him a man. Anchoring his memories is a Djibouti on the cusp of independence; a land of shifting deserts and immense heat, French-from-France ex-pats, and one lonely and sick boy finding solace in books. Why Do You Dance When You Walk is a poignant and timeless story of the complexity of family, the value of poetry and freedom, and the ripple effect of the traumas that stalk our movement.

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Book SynopsisPAPERBACK FOR SALE IN AFRICA ONLY Analyses the structural and institutional obstacles to democratization in transitional societies - fractured societies, fragmented economies and institutions of governance, weak or deformed state structures - and how to overcome these. In the early 1990s, a wave of democratization swept through many African countries, but its prevailing election-centred liberal approach failed to result in sustainable democracies. Why should this be and what can be done about it? This multi-disciplinary work on the Greater Horn investigates the impact on the efforts to bring greater democratization of the characteristically complex socio-economic state structures of the countries of the Greater Horn of Africa and, importantly, suggests an alternative, more effective, approach. Detailed studies of Ethiopia, Somaliland, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Uganda reveal the difficulties posed byinstitutional structures that are often weak and lack accountability; fragmented economies - which range from modern capitalist to subsistence farming and pastoral systems; and governance marked by differing conceptions of property rights and conflict adjudication practices and varied resource allocation systems. Chronic violent ethnic-based civil wars and social conflicts and deep-rooted ethnic divisions only exacerbate the states' ability to foster democratic governance, or even to manage diversity properly. The contributors examine why the countries of the Horn have been unable to overcome these obstacles to democratization and explore how and why an alternative approach is morelikely to be compatible with the socioeconomic realities and cultural values in transitional societies. Kidane Mengisteab is Professor of African Studies and Political Science at Pennsylvania State University. He is co-editor of Regional Integration, Identity and Citizenship in the Greater Horn of Africa (James Currey, 2012) and, most recently, Traditional Institutions in Contemporary African Governance (2017). FOR SALE IN AFRICA ONLYTable of ContentsIntroduction: Structural and Institutional Factors in the Crisis of Democratization in the Greater Horn of Africa - Kidane Mengisteab Problematizing "Liberation" and Democratization in Post-Independence Eritrea - Gaim Kibreab Prospects for Democracy in the Newest Country, South Sudan - Leben Nelson Moro and Kuyang Harriet Logo The Quest for Alternatives in Overcoming the Democratization Deficit in Ethiopia - Kassahun Berhanu Parliament-Public Engagement in Ethiopia: A Weak Link in Democratic Transformation - Meheret Ayenew Challenges and Prospects of Democratization in Sudan - Amr M A Mahgoub Mahgoub A Caring Patronage System for Sudanese Democratization Process: Compilation of Incompatibles? - Asma Hussein M. Adam Contestation of Democracy in Kenya - Macharia Munene Understanding the Three Paradoxical Trajectories: Democracy, Clan and Islam in the State-Building Process of Somaliland - Mohamed A. Mohamoud Mohamoud Developing an Alternative Approach to Democratization in the Transitional Societies of the Greater Horn - Kidane Mengisteab Conclusion - Kidane Mengisteab

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Book SynopsisThis new, fully-updated 8th edition of Bradt's Ethiopia remains the most comprehensive, detailed and thorough guide available, particularly known for its strength of background information, coverage of off-the-beaten track areas, and in-depth details of hotels and other tourist facilities. It also contains far more maps than other guides. Bradt's Ethiopia is also the longest serving English-language guidebook dedicated to the country, with a history of 25 years of research and expertise. This new edition has been updated by the original author, Philip Briggs, the world's foremost writer of Africa travel guides. Recent years have seen a notable rise in domestic and foreign private investment in the development of new hotels and national parks; this new edition includes all the most up-to-date details reflecting all the most recent changes, from development of tourist facilities to improved road infrastructure. Bradt's Ethiopia is ideal for visitors of all ages no matter the interest, whether travelling independently or part of an organised group, from adventurous and active travellers interested in cultural, historical, and wildlife sightseeing to international conference visitors, spa tourists and community-based visitors looking for activities such as trekking and horse-riding in the Rift Valley and Simien Mountains. Wildlife and birding visitors who come for Ethiopia's wealth of endemics are also catered for and this new edition includes a dedicated full-colour chapter on wildlife and birds. Of all the African nations, Ethiopia is most prone to misconceptions. The 1985 famine and the cracked barren earth of the Danakil Depression are not images quickly forgotten. But this fully updated guide refocuses the lens to reveal an ancient country that continues to surpass all expectations: from the ancient Judaic cultures of the fertile highlands to the Animist people of the South Omo Valley, from the Afroalpine moorland of the Bale Mountains National Park to the thundering Blue Nile Falls. This book also leads you further off the beaten track, so travellers can see more of this expansive and beautiful land, believed to be the cradle of humankind.Trade Review'Essential reading for anyone with the remotest interest in Ethiopia...a complete reference book to Ethiopia as well as an excellent travel guide.' Travel Africa 'An indispensable handbook for anyone wishing to visit Ethiopia.' The Guardian 'Thorough and reassuring, it provides all the practical and background information to make readers leap from their armchairs and visit this vast, magical country.' The Daily Telegraph 'The Bradt Guide has almost everything you need to read about the country's history, tourist attractions and hotels, and proves itself to be an invaluable companion while in the country.' SX News 'Highly personal and informative guidebook ... his enthusiasm is reflected in every chapter.' Business in Africa 'Readable, practical and authoritative' Bird Watching 'Offers an excellent and thorough overview of the country' The Times 'This guide gives detailed information on wildlife, national parks and trekking routes.' Trek & Mountain Recommended reading by National Geographic Traveller 'The best guidebook is one of the two editions by Philip Briggs; other options contain lots of mistakes.' The Sunday Telegraph 'Worth its weight in birr.' Mail on SundayTable of ContentsPART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 Background Information Geography, Climate, History, Government and politics, Economy, Population, Language, Religion, Education, Music Chapter 2 Wildlife Guide Mammals, Reptiles, Birds, Ornithological Itineraries Chapter 3 Practical Information When to visit, Suggested itineraries, Tour operators, Tourist information, Red tape, Getting there and away, What to take, Money, Budgeting, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays and festival days, Shopping, Nightlife, Media and communications, Local interaction, Responsible tourism, Safety, Women travellers, LGBT travellers, Health, Preparations, Medical problems, Other safety concerns PART TWO ADDIS ABABA AND SURROUNDS Chapter 4 Addis Ababa History, Getting there and away, Orientation, Maps, Getting around, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Nightlife, Cinema, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do Chapter 5 Around Addis Ababa East towards Bishoftu and Adama, South towards Butajira and Hosanna, West towards Ambo and Mount Wenchi, North towards Debre Libanos and the Blue Nile Gorge PART THREE NORTHERN ETHIOPIA Chapter 6 Bahir Dar & Lake Tana Dejen to Bahir Dar, Benishangul-Gumuz Region Bahir Dar, Lake Tana, Monasteries of southern Lake Tana, Bahir Dar to Gondar by road, Gorgora and northern Lake Tana Chapter 7 Gondar & the Simien Mountains Gondar, Debark, Simien Mountains National Park, Addis Chapter 8 Axum & Surrounds Shire Inda Selassie, Axum, Adwa and surrounds Chapter 9 Northeast Tigrai & its rock-hewn churches Adigrat, Rockhewn churches between Adigrat and Wukro, Wukro and surrounds, Hawzen and the Gheralta Escarpment, Abiy Addi and the Tembien Chapter 10 Mekele & the Danakil Mekele, Danakil, The Djibouti-Awash Road Chapter 11 Lalibela and surrounds Through routes to Lalibela from Tigrai and Western Amhara, Lalibela, Around Lalibela, Chapter 12 Dessie & Southeast Amhara Hayk, Dessie, Kombolcha, Bati, Dessie to Addis Ababa via Debre Berhan, The Dessie-Gundewein Road PART FOUR SOUTHERN ETHIOPIA Chapter 13 Awash National Park, Harar and Eastern Highlands Awash National Park, Awash to Harar and Dire Dawa by road, Dire Dawa, Harar, Jijiga Chapter 14 Bale and the Southeast Towards Bale Mountains, Bale Mountains and surrounds, Southeastern birding route, South towards Moyale Chapter 15 The Southern Rift Valley Lakes Ziway, Lakes Langano, Abijatta and Shalla, Lephis Forest, Shashemene, Hawassa, Sodo, Arba Minch and surrounds Chapter 16 Konso and South Omo Travel practicalities, Karat-Konso, Along the Konso-Jinka road, Jinka, Hamer country: Dimeka, Turmi and Arbore, Omorate and the Omo River Chapter 17 Southwest Ethiopia The Western Highlands, Gambella region, Benishangul-Gumuz region Appendices Language Glossary Key historical and legendary figures in Ethiopia Some Ethiopian transcriptions of place names Further info Index

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThis volume is an important study of orality and narrative in Senegalese cinema, and it has a voice that is certain to emanate beyond its covers. -- Ian Gerg * Notes *[A]s the first monograph to focus on listening to a body of cinematic work from the African continent, Dima's book makes an undeniably welcome contribution, adding useful new critical concepts. African cinema has on the whole received short shrift from screen sound and music studies, a state of affairs the book clearly demonstrates is unjust. By focusing on Mambety's often radical use of sound, Dima argues forcefully that this rich and innovative body of work needs to play a far more central role in our understanding of the ways in which sound and image operate. * Music, Sound, and the Moving Image *Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction: Aural Contexts 1. Aural Space and the Sonic Rack Focus in Touki Bouki2. Flâneur, Geography and caméra-flâneur in Badou-Boy and Contras' City3. Trauma and Zombie Narratives in Hyènes4. Voice(s) in Le Franc and La Petite vendeuse de soleilGallery of film stillsConclusion: Current Contexts and LegaciesBibliographyFilmographyIndex

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThis volume is an important study of orality and narrative in Senegalese cinema, and it has a voice that is certain to emanate beyond its covers. -- Ian Gerg * Notes *[A]s the first monograph to focus on listening to a body of cinematic work from the African continent, Dima's book makes an undeniably welcome contribution, adding useful new critical concepts. African cinema has on the whole received short shrift from screen sound and music studies, a state of affairs the book clearly demonstrates is unjust. By focusing on Mambety's often radical use of sound, Dima argues forcefully that this rich and innovative body of work needs to play a far more central role in our understanding of the ways in which sound and image operate. * Music, Sound, and the Moving Image *Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction: Aural Contexts 1. Aural Space and the Sonic Rack Focus in Touki Bouki2. Flâneur, Geography and caméra-flâneur in Badou-Boy and Contras' City3. Trauma and Zombie Narratives in Hyènes4. Voice(s) in Le Franc and La Petite vendeuse de soleilGallery of film stillsConclusion: Current Contexts and LegaciesBibliographyFilmographyIndex

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Book SynopsisThe reputed trickster Jabuti gets his comeuppance when a jealous Vulture offers to fly the tortoise and his flute to the King of Heaven's festival of song, and wickedly drops his passenger down from the skies. The King of Heaven chastises the vulture and the birds who put Jabuti's smooth shell back together again gain new feathers as their reward.Trade Review"A fine addition to the body of work by a proven master."--Kirkus Reviews "Readers will revel in this whimsical folktale . . . McDermott's words paint beautiful stories and wonderful pictures."--Library Talk "Color springs from the pages . . . Simply written and well paced, this will make an imaginative read-aloud choice for classroom units on the rain forest."--Booklist "A simple yet lyrical tale that is as satisfying to hear as it is to read." --School Library Journal —

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Book SynopsisTogether with Mauritius, Botswana is often categorized as one of two growth miracles in sub-Saharan Africa. Due to its spectacular long-run economic performance and impressive social development, it has been termed both an economic success story and a developmental state. While there is uniqueness in the Botswana experience, several aspects of the country’s opportunities and challenges are of a more general nature. Throughout its history, Botswana has been both blessed and hindered by its natural resource abundance and dependency, which have influenced growth periods, opportunities for economic diversification, strategies for sustainable economic and social development, and the distribution of incomes and opportunities.Through a political economy framework, Hillbom and Bolt provide an updated understanding of an African success story, covering the period from the mid-19th century, when the Tswana groups settled, to the present day. Understanding the interaction over time between geography and factor endowments on the one hand, and the development of economic and political institutions on the other, offers principle lessons from Botswana’s experience to other natural resource rich developing countries. Table of ContentsPart IChapter 1: An African Diamond in the RoughChapter 2: Pre-Colonial Economy and Society, c. 1850-1930Part IIChapter 3: Colonial Policies and the Cattle Economy, c. 1930-1975Part IIIChapter 4: Growth, Incomes and Development, c. 1940-PresentChapter 5: Trapped by Diamonds, c. 1975-PresentChapter 6: Inequality of Incomes and Opportunity, c. 1920-PresentPart IVChapter 7: Conclusion

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Book SynopsisA powerful, heartrending, and insightful novel of a trio of women in Cameroon who dare to rebel against oppressive, long-held cultural traditions—including polygamy and domestic abuse—that define and limit their lives.Three women, three stories, three linked destinies .Trade Review“The Impatient's]real complexity lies in its finely textured depictions of relationships between women—mother and daughter, co-wives, sisters—full of jealousy, compassion, and emotional energy.” — Kirkus Reviews “A stark and unflinching view of an oppressive culture.” — Publishers Weekly "A moving novel recounting the fate of three women from northern Cameroon [who] are assigned only one role: wife subject to the designated husband as soon as they enter puberty. Amal knows, however, that there is hope, however small. And this hope has a name: education." — Paris Match "Djaili Amadou Amal is a storyteller who, while letting the voice of her characters arise, makes hers heard just as much, in a subtle whisper." — Le Point

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