This book is written for children. It has an important outdoor theme and explores a unique animal's life, a river crab... More > called Craig. It includes hand-painted illustrations in each chapter. < Less

Clarence is a catfish who was born in a tributary in a vlei area of Zimbabwe. He grew up into an adult and eventually... More > migrated into the mighty Gwebi River. His life from an egg to an adult is discussed and supported by hand-painted illustrations. The book is suitable for the young person interested in fish and river life. < Less

If one is genuinely nice and helpful the world is likely to be a better place. A person who becomes a soldier takes on... More > responsibility. War claims many lives and leaves many devastated families behind on both sides. In order to cheer everybody up this book was written to enlighten the positive aspects of army life and how important it is to try and be nice, friendly, helpful and courteous. Cassy was one such soldier. < Less

Stick insects make extremely exciting pets as they are easy to keep, hassle free and grow rapidly. One can virtually use the... More > leaves from any bush to feed them. The leaves usually contain sufficient moisture to sustain stick insects. This book was born out of a desire therefore to reveal the charms of insects and wildlife in Africa. Sid escaped from his container and ventured out into the African bush where he met many animals including giraffe, kudu, warthog, baboon, leopard, and many more. This book attempts to show the ecological interactions of animals from a stick insect’s perspective. All illustrations were photographed and/or hand-painted by the author. It makes an excellent read for the young person who is interested in nature and its conservation. Captivating and highly recommended! < Less

This book was written to bring to light the positive aspects of flying in a unique aeroplane called Tim. Tim is... More > African-owned and a member of an impressive fleet of Air Zimbabwe aircraft. He is very nice and comfortable inside. He has a neat cockpit and is piloted by a crew of two. He is happy to give a excellent service that is generally bump free. He responds dilligently to all commands instructed to him by the pilots. He needs to be balanced during flight and ideally equal seating arrangements on either side of the isle are important. This book describes Tim’s journey from Bulawayo’s Joshua Nkomo Airport to Johannesburg’s OR Tambo Airport. It is written for children and hopefully provides and interesting read to those who like flying. It also opens up details about the Xian MA60 which may be of interest to the young plane spotter. It is also hoped that this book will lessen people’s fear of flying. < Less

Growing up in Rhodesia or Zimbabwe is something one will never forget. Life in the Eastern Border District particularly the... More > Chipinga/e area imprints on the mind the sunshine, the friendly community and supportative lifestyle, the affordability of commodities despite world economic and trade sanctions on Rhodesia, and the lovely thunderstorms. Included in this book is a detailed section pre-history and history of the country as well as the political development from those tumultuous years as the white pioneers made their way into the region, and opened up areas that were previously scantly used, Chipinge being one of these. Despite the political turmoil that Zimbabwe has experienced and the reality of many Chipinge residents leaving, one will always remember the sights and sounds of Zimbabwe. It is a Shona proverb that once one hears the cry of the fish eagle, Africa will forever live in one’s heart. After reading this book you will realise just how true that is. It forms an extremely interesting read! < Less

African giant (pouched) rats (Cricetomys gambianus) are the largest species of wild rat found in Africa. This pamphlet is... More > written to add further information to the existing knowledge of the giant rat in the wild and captivity. Over the years the giant rat has become a pet of great interest. Its longevity and gentle nature are bonuses. A wild giant rat will immediately eat a piece of bread from its captor’s hands. May the giant rat continue to provide many hours of enjoyment and thrill to owners all over the world. Giant rats are gentle and nice. They are worth our efforts. Let us be dedicated to their research, care and conservation. < Less

Dr. Ross G. Cooper, D.Phil. is a Zimbabwean who grew up in the Eastern Boarder Districts in the 1970s and based on his rich... More > exposure to nature, has embarked on a series of books on Zimbabwean life. He is keen on charity work for the impoverished in Zimbabwe and provides his books and t-shirts and/or proceeds to orphanages. His authorship includes children’s books, an autobiography and a historical book. Some of his work can be viewed at: http://stores.lulu.com/Lifeinthebush.
Dr. Nevel Vassel, Ph.D. is an African Jamaican performance poet who writes cultural poems, plays and stories. He has participated in festivals and black history month celebrations locally and internationally. He organises annual poetry events and facilitates poetry and story-telling workshops in schools, colleges and universities. He has published two books of poems entitled Poems Calling Out and Poetic Vibes. < Less

Oscar is a nice friendly ostrich. He is a flightless bird and the largest on earth. This book discusses his life in the... More > wilds of Africa. After hatching, he grew up with his siblings and was privy to numerous animals, birds and other wildlife in the semi-desert, scrub area bordering the Kalahari Desert. His associations with other animals were discussed at length. Ostriches are an important and essential part of an ecological niche as are all animals and plants. Many of them are threatened with extinction and a supreme effort needs to be undertaken to prevent their demise. This book provides a useful read to the teenager interested in animal ecology and welfare. < Less

Present was born in 1975 in a picturesque part of Rhodesia on a farm in the Eastern Border Districts. His rear right leg was... More > injured and his life was saved by a vet who wanted to give Present as a gift to his son for Christmas. This hand-illustrated story, suitable for the teenager reader, describes Present’s life in Chipinga and later in Harare, Zimbabwe. It provides a comprehensive account of his behaviour, play, interaction, truants and ends with his illness and death. Glimpses of the incredibly rich flora and fauna of Zimbabwe are described. The book emphasises the need to take care of dogs and to prevent their abuse and mistreatment. If a dog is taken care of it will rewards its owner with true companionship, dedication and loyalty for life. Dogs are extremely adaptable and despite Present’s weaker leg, he did not let it interfere with his daily activities and he could run like the wind. Present was a courageous soldier. May he rest in peace! < Less