African Saga

India Saene, Princess of Bagumi, must enter a marriage alliance to save her kingdom from an economic crisis. Tragedy strikes when her husband of a few hours is killed in an accident on the way to their honeymoon. She recovers from a coma two weeks later to discover she has been inherited by her husband's younger brother! Sheikh Omar El Dansuri has never wanted to be king, nor does he desire a wife. However, when his older brother dies, he not only becomes the future king of Sudar, but he also inherits his brother’s bride through an age-old tradition.

When a tragic accident takes someone he loves, Franklin discovers he has the power to change it. Franklin, and his sister, Brooklyn, embark on an epic journey that takes them through time and space Franklin's newfound powers and abilities doesn't go unnoticed, however. A sinister organization, known only as The Company, wants Franklin and his powers, and will stop at nothing to get him! JUMP, the new book by Award-Winner Gamal Williams, author of "Fin: A Story of Love and Hope ...and making his writing debut, his son, 12 year old Gabriel Williams.

A bitter shell encases Winona Brandt’s heart - keeping everything in and everyone out. But, when she meets a silver-haired legal eagle, Noni discovers something poignant and promising. A second chance at love offers hope and healing; but, haunting echoes of past regrets plague Winona’s ability to commit to a new relationship.

The Mince Family Saga Continues D.Q. Enterprises has become a Fortune 500 Company. Darrell ('Rell) Mince has managed to follow his father's blueprint in building a family empire. The Mince men -- Darryl, 'Rell, and Derek are set in the wealth D.Q. Mince envisioned before his death. Life changing events have caused them to become cautious. Darryl and Derek have partnered to manage Quintech Designs, while 'Rell continues to be the President of D.Q. Enterprises. Just as it seems that all the family secrets have been revealed and the lies have been dispelled, revenge finds them as targets. ...

The great scholar W. E. B. Du Bois once wrote about the problem of race in America, and what he called ‘Double Consciousness', a sensitivity that every African American possesses in order to survive. Since childhood, Ailey Pearl Garfield has understood Du Bois' words all too well.

In 1824, on the island of Trinidad, Marie Ursule, queen of a secret society of militant slaves, plots a mass suicide—a quiet, passionate act of revolt. But she cannot bring herself to kill her small daughter, Bola, whom she smuggles away in the early dawn light. As Bola's children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren spill out across the world to America, Canada and Europe, they find their lives both haunted and vindicated by the dreams and passions of their defiant ancestor.

Put on your nicest party clothes and prepare yourself for yet another Pimpa-adventure! This time, the friendly, red-spotted dog takes listeners both young and old on a journey across seas, deserts, and forests, in search of Africa. When Pimpa gets a letter inviting her to the birthday party of her three friends – Leo, Horace, and Carla the crocodile - she quickly runs out the door. With help from a train, the sun, and the wind, Pimpa is guided to Africa in time for celebrating her friends' birthday party.

La Pimpa riceve una lettera: è l'invito al compleanno di tre amici: Leo, Bombo e Cocco Coccodrillo. Inizia così una fantastica avventura della curiosa cagnolina a pois rossi. Una storia entusiasmante che accompagna gli ascoltatori, grandi e piccini, in un viaggio attraverso mari, deserti e foreste alla scoperta del continente africano.

Sur la très chic île de Martha's Vineyard, c'est l'effervescence : Shelby Coles, héritière d'une des plus prestigieuses dynasties noires de la région, est sur le point d'épouser Meade, un jazzman blanc sans le sou. Autour de ce mariage vont se cristalliser désirs et rancœurs qui prennent leurs racines bien des générations auparavant...

Afrika: ein faszinierender Kontinent mit einer Vielzahl an einzigartigen Kulturen und spannenden Legenden. Im Mittelpunkt dieses Buches steht der sogenannte "Nachrichtenbaum" - ein beliebter Ort für Begegnungen und Gespräche. Hier werden regelmäßig die spannendsten Neuigkeiten und Geschichten ausgetauscht und weitergegeben. Axel Thorer sammelt diese Geschichten in einem Werk, das die Leser teilhaben lässt an der Schönheit Afrikas und der Erzählkunst seiner Bewohner.

I över 200 år har Egyptens urgamla monument lockat till sig forskare och nyfikna turister från hela världen. Allt från små barnmumier till gigantiska pyramider har undersökts i försöken att kartlägga en av världens äldsta civilisationer, först med skärslevar, penslar och arkeologisk grundlighet, sedan med avancerade skannrar och DNA-analyser. Trots de omfattande undersökningarna har ingen ännu hittat de slutgiltiga svaren på alla de gåtor som riket längs Nilen lämnade efter sig när det kollapsade för nästan 2000 år sedan.

Ein halbes Jahr Auszeit wollen sich Ulli und Lena nehmen und von Hamburg nach Südafrika fahren, den Kontinent entdecken, aber auch sich selbst wiederfinden. In Südafrika kommen sie nie an. Stattdessen reisen sie in ihrem alten Land Rover und einem 40 Jahre alten Dachzelt zwei Jahre durch Westafrika. Es geht um einiges. Darum, in sich selbst hinein zu hören, sich selbst bewusst zu werden und sich wieder zu spüren. Und nicht eher umzudrehen, bis sich an der eigenen Einstellung am Leben etwas grundlegend geändert hat.

A poem about how a wolf tricked a shepherd and taught him a valuable life lesson.

Pimpa recibe una invitación para el cumpleaños de tres amigos: Leo, Bombo y Coco. Así comienza una nueva aventura de la curiosa perrita, una historia emocionante que transportará a pequeños y grandes por mares, desiertos y bosques... ¡hasta llegar a África! Pimpa es una perrita muy alegre con manchas rojas. Junto con su amigo y dueño Amando, un hombre con un gran bigote y que siempre lleva sombrero, protagoniza originales y emocionantes aventuras. Conoce en cada historia a sus nuevos amigos y déjate llevar por la curiosidad y la imaginación.

Pimpa recibe una invitación para el cumpleaños de tres amigos: Leo, Bombo y Coco Cocodrilo. Así comienza una nueva aventura de la curiosa perrita, una historia emocionante que llevará a pequeños y mayores a través de mares, desiertos, bosques... ¡hasta África!

La Pimpa ha rebut una invitació per anar a l’aniversari d’en Leo, en Bombo i el cocodril Coco. Però els seus amics viuen a l’Àfrica i per anar a veure’ls, la Pimpa haurà de fer un viatge llarg i complicat fins allà. Aconseguirà la gosseta arribar a la festa d’aniversari dels seus amics? Descobreix-ho en aquest llibre ple d’aventures!

Hannibal (247-183 v. Chr.) war einer der begabtesten Militärs der Antike und Angstgegner der Römer. Karl Christ porträtiert in seiner Biographie den Feldherrn, der an der Spitze seines Heeres Pyrenäen und Alpen überquerte, und den Sieger von Cannae, der zu allen Zeiten die Menschen faszinierte. Der Autor entwirft das Bild einer Persönlichkeit, ihrer Leistungen und Siege. Er führt uns einen Mann vor Augen, der die äußersten Höhen und Tiefen menschlicher Existenz durchlebte und dabei konsequent und kompromisslos immer derselbe blieb: eine in jeder Hinsicht große Gestalt.

Hyenas can't walk without limping. Listen to this book to find out the story behind the hyena's limp.

Every day is a new beginning for Fati, a little girl who tries very hard to do as she is told. In this story, Fati gets a surprise when she is collecting firewood with her father. Fati and the Green Snake (English Edition) is based on the real-life adventures of a girl growing up in northern Ghana.

How is Rooster able to deceive all the other animals? Should he really be king of all the animals? If anybody can discover his secret, it must be the clever Fox.