A Ghanaian teacher in Glasgow attends a conference in Ethiopia where he stumbles across a vision for the future. Convinced that what he has witnessed could have dramatic consequences for Africa, he... More > decides to leave everything behind in Scotland to carry the message to the people. On his journey he has to tackle and overcome a mountain of obstacles.
This is a personal quest that examines the hopes and dreams of Africans from a diverse range of backgrounds: from street level to academic to political to religious, both practical and philosophical. Through the voices of the people, this unique take on the problems facing Africa forms an engaging, witty and thought-provoking narrative that aims to empower us all to take the future of Africa into our owns hands.
The book gives a flavour of the joys and hardships faced everyday by a broad cross-section of the African community, both at home and abroad. Above all, a spirit of hope for the future and belief that Africa can transform herself permeates every page.< Less
A Ghanaian teacher in Glasgow attends a conference in Ethiopia where he stumbles across a vision for the future. Convinced that what he has witnessed could have dramatic consequences for Africa, he... More > decides to leave everything behind in Scotland to carry the message to the people. On his journey he has to tackle and overcome a mountain of obstacles.
This is a personal quest that examines the hopes and dreams of Africans from a diverse range of backgrounds: from street level to academic to political to religious, both practical and philosophical. Through the voices of the people, this unique take on the problems facing Africa forms an engaging, witty and thought-provoking narrative that aims to empower us all to take the future of Africa into our owns hands.
The book gives a flavour of the joys and hardships faced everyday by a broad cross-section of the African community, both at home and abroad. Above all, a spirit of hope for the future and belief that Africa can transform herself permeates every page.< Less
Africa - The very word evokes feelings of mystery, the exotic and even a sense of romance. I was off on the trip of a lifetime, my dream trip, the one I never thought would really come true. But... More > come true it did, and it was more than I could ever have imagined or hoped for. Come on a photographic tour through Eastern Africa and share my dream.< Less
“'From Dust to Snow: The African Dream?' is a vivid portrait of recent African immigrants in North America and Europe (with illuminating perspectives from non-Africans): Eye-opening,... More > fascinating, groundbreaking…" – P. Obeng (Professor, Wellesley College and Harvard University)
“ A page-turner…takes you from Africa where dreams are born to the four corners of Europe and to the US where some are shattered and others are built….” – Jessie Atogho E (Editor-in-Chief, Cameroon Radio and Television)
“…will help non-Africans to understand better the Africans in their midst. These stories also raise the pertinent question - what happens to African societies if their educated sons and daughters do not come home?” – B. Janz (Professor, University of Central Florida)
"'From Dust to Snow: The African Dream?' will entertain all, educate all, and inspire many." – Delanyo and Elizabeth Adadevoh (President and Mrs, African Leadership Foundation)< Less
Fun and educational stories, with colorful illustrations, about children in Africa.
You will meet:
Dondo who saves his village from a terrible sandstorm,
Amina who learns from her aunt how to make... More > tie-dyed material,
Ojo and the dream monster,
Punji who falls from his canoe into the lagoon and almost drowns,
Miriam who dances for grandma at the big family party,
Ulli who finds a friend at the Saturday market where he sells oranges,
Ali who helps build a new schoolhouse in the middle of the jungle,
Chinere who receives seven magic stones on her wedding day,
Nandi who meets her grandma in a dream,
and Saku who stumbles on a magic medicine man who can read his thoughts.< Less
Fun and educational stories, with colorful illustrations, about children in Africa.
You will meet:
Dondo who saves his village from a terrible sandstorm,
Amina who learns from her aunt how to make... More > tie-dyed material,
Ojo and the dream monster,
Punji who falls from his canoe into the lagoon and almost drowns,
Miriam who dances for grandma at the big family party,
Ulli who finds a friend at the Saturday market where he sells oranges,
Ali who helps build a new schoolhouse in the middle of the jungle,
Chinere who receives seven magic stones on her wedding day,
Nandi who meets her grandma in a dream,
and Saku who stumbles on a magic medicine man who can read his thoughts.< Less
In search for a personal identity, Fritz Kanyile Ka-Ngwenya discovers three compelling strategies to his identity crisis. The Potential Within: Pursuing Our African Dreams is about tapping into... More > one’s inert potential in the pursuit of our Dreams.< Less
Susanna and Michael Ausema shared a lifelong dream of visiting Africa. That dream became a reality as they traveled from Cape Town, South Africa, to Nairobi, Kenya, onboard an overland truck. Their... More > adventures, ranging from nighttime wildlife encounters to cultural interactions in the heart of the largest inland delta in the world, are detailed within this journal.< Less
Susanna and Michael Ausema shared a lifelong dream of visiting Africa. That dream became a reality as they traveled from Cape Town, South Africa, to Nairobi, Kenya, onboard an overland truck. Their... More > adventures, ranging from nighttime wildlife encounters to cultural interactions in the heart of the largest inland delta in the world, are detailed within this journal.< Less
The BorderLine Walk: The progression of a dream ▪ Predicting bullet performance: Clear skies or rain? ▪ The Mauser M03 Africa .458 Lott: New thunder in the Bushveld ▪ African Game... More > Animals: The Kudu: Grace in grey ▪ Finding Jimmy: Rescuing a Black Rhino in Zimbabwe ▪ Destinations: Southern Mozambique ▪ Press Releases ▪ Product News & Reviews ▪ African Bush Cuisine: Prawns with olive oil, garlic and peri-peri ▪ True North: The Great Stories< Less
