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The Fox That Twists the Lion's Tail
This story of the lion and and the fox is unique because it presents the intrigues and preoccupations of the animals in the story in a different perspective. The locale is an African country transiting from colonialism to self-governance. There, political leaders engage in election battle using violence, money and supernatural means to gain political control. When the incumbent loses in an election, he seeks the assistance of the rest of the world to have a safe landing. The winner is sacrificed and the second best is chosen to lead. This is the tragic story of politics in Africa. It is written in a typical African narrative style using humorous and satiric tone. It also provides moral lessons which readers, especially children can benefit from.
Adesewa
Adesewa is the story of a twelve-year-old girl who lived with her grandparents in Africa. Her parents, Abram and Omolewa Chukwudi, lived in the United States and Adesewa was to join them after finishing her junior high school education. The story portrays a loving family background, a school system which teaches African art and culture and strong moral values. The story is written in a simple and straightforward style. It provides spiritual strength and comfort to the young and adult who are going through the uncertainties of life.
The Apoi-Ijo People
The book, The Apoi-Ijo People, traces the history of the Apoi-Ijo of Ondo State of Nigeria from the Central Delta to Apoi Creek in Bayelsa before their migration to Ukomu and finally to Apaka. From Apaka, the Apoi-Ijo people dispersed to found nine towns and other satellite villages. The nine settlements are: Igbotu, Ojuala, Shabomi, Oboro, Inikorogha, Igbobini, Kiribo, Igbekebo and Ipoke. The treatise also analyses the various claims of traditions of Ile-Ife, Benin and Egypt as the origin of the Ijo people. Thus, the book serves as the authors' contributions to the wealth of knowledge on African history, with emphasis on Ijo history, and by extension, the history of the Apoi-Ijo People. Get your copy now!
The Monster by the Riverside
Legends of the wide-mouth crocodiles of Ipoke and Ita-Ayelala in Ondo State of Nigeria are buried deep in the ruins of history. Though the monster, the subject of this story, is an imaginary one, in actual fact, the monster encountered by the author in 1966 looked like the one on this cover - a brontosaurus. 'The Monster by the Riverside' is a story that captures life in the rural and urban areas of Nigeria from Independence till the present time. The story is not just a re-creation of history, it is also a tribute to the author's people (the Apoi-Ijo), relations, students and readers in general.
The Lion and the Fox
THE LION AND THE FOX is an exciting fable about an African country transiting from colonialism into self-governance.. It portrays intrigues, verbal abuses, horse-trading, corruption and the drama that characterise politics in Africa. It is an interesting storybook for the general reader. Teens between 12 and 15 will find the storybook a very valuable fictional work that gives insight into politics in Africa and the African mind.
An Encounter with Bandits
Criminals, Kidnappers, armed robbers and terrorists have taken over the roads and the forests of modern Nigeria. Not even the government has the political will to put an end to what the authority perceive as a thriving business. Skiddo, a notorious bandit and his highwaymen, robbed a luxury bus, killing two passengers and kidnapping four children. Sulaimon Muyiwa, alias, Sully, a ten year old boy, was determined to face the bandits with his own 'weapon, ' a pepper spray given to him by his uncle. Could he do what the authority with the power of coercion couldn't do? Find out from this thrilling and adventurous story book. Buy yours now
Cradle of Power
Cradle of Power is a story that illustrates life in a typical African society emerging from colonial rule. It shows life in traditional and post-colonial settings. Rituals, abuse of power, corruption and powerlessness are part of societal ills. Even the efficient administration left behind by the colonialists gets corrupted by its officials. The subject matter of this story-book can be found in things great men in and out of power do. It has to do with the concept of traditional rulership which cannot easily be terminated except through death or by checks and balances. When we are offended, we feel hurt. But we must forget, otherwise we won't have anyone to relate with. This story-book shows that revenge may be sweet, but forgiveness is divine and sweeter.
The State Must Be Our Master of Fire
Over several centuries, the Serer of the Siin region of Senegal developed a complex system of land tenure that resulted in a stable rural society, productive agriculture, and a well-managed ecosystem. Dennis Galvan tells the story of what happened when French colonial rulers, and later the government of the newly independent Senegal, imposed new systems of land tenure and cultivation on the Serer of Siin. Galvan's book is a painstaking and skillful autopsy of ruinous Western-style "rational" economic development policy forced upon a fragile, yet self-sustaining, society. It is also a disquieting demonstration of the general folly of such an approach and an attempt to articulate a better, more sensitive, and ultimately more productive model for change—a model Galvan calls "institutional syncretism."
Biosolids Engineering and Management
This is a collection of methods of practical design, calculation and numerical examples that illustrate how organized, analytical reasoning can lead to the discovery of clear, direct solutions to pollution especially in the areas of biosolids management, treatment, disposal and beneficial use. The book contains an extensive collection of detailed design examples and case histories, and a distinguished panel of authors provides insight into a range of topics.
