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The Ringtone and the Drum
Life, death and a brush with insanity in Africa's wild, forgotten West.
Case Note
N.T. Supreme Court decision rejecting claim of contributory negligence by intoxicated Aborigine; evidence that knife threats taken seriously by tribal Aborigines.
The Ringtone and the Drum
Tucked away in a remote part of Africa, Sierra Leone, Guinea-Bissau and Burkina Faso, three of the world's poorest countries, are in the throes of great upheaval. Globalisation has shown their people that a more comfortable life is possible, but as they strive to attain it, climate change, the population boom, the tyrants of the old guard and the firm grip of tradition block their way. The clash between old and new is explosive. Civil wars erupt without warning, with drugged up rebels fighting over blood diamonds, gold or a humble bowl of rice. Al Qaeda has set up camp in Burkina Faso. Colombian drug gangs have overrun Guinea-Bissau. Christian and Muslim fanatics battle for African souls, preparing their converts for Armageddon. In The Ringtone and the Drum, Mark Weston dives into this maelstrom. In an often-unsettling adventure, he travels around the three countries and immerses himself in local life. Combining the remarkable stories of those he meets with his deep knowledge of Africa's development, the book sheds new light on a neglected corner of the globe. ,
The Saviour Fish
'Mark Weston's book is a delight. From charming neighbourhood children to failing fish stocks, not forgetting the perfect recipe for banana beer, The Saviour Fish is a compelling account of life on a remote Tanzanian island, told by a writer who has his eyes wide open and his heart fully engaged.' James Copnall, Presenter, Newsday, BBC World Service, and author of A Poisonous Thorn in our Hearts: Sudan and South Sudan's Bitter and Incomplete Divorce Sent to live on a remote island in the Tanzanian half of Lake Victoria, Mark Weston finds a community grappling with one of the world's great unknown environmental crises. 'You used to be able to stand on the beach and fish. In my father's time, ...
Honda
The life story of Soichiro Honda, pioneering Japanese businessman and innovative motorcycle and car manufacturer.
African Beauty
Hodge, a British aid worker who got into the industry for the sex, jettisons his life of debauchery when he hears rumours about a uniquely beautiful prostitute whose fee nobody can afford. His quest to track her down takes him around the fleshpots of tropical Africa. He is changed forever by his adventures... "Mark Weston has written the novel the aid industry deserves." (David Steven, NYU Center on International Cooperation) "Weston takes us on a tour of Africa following a cynical aid worker whose altruism has long since been displaced by more carnal motivations. A riveting tale of obsession." (Jamie Pett, London International Development Network) "Gripping. Weston has a unique ability to place you at the scene, as the story unfolds." (Robert Nagila, China Global Television Network)
Finding the Speed of Light: The 1676 Discovery that Dazzled the World (The History Makers Series)
Kirkus Star Junior Library Guild Gold Selection Mark Weston’s high-interest story and Rebecca Evans’s colorful graphics make scientific discovery the coolest thing this side of Jupiter. More than two centuries before Einstein, using a crude telescope and a mechanical timepiece, Danish astronomer Ole Romer measured the speed of light with astounding accuracy. How was he able to do this when most scientists didn’t even believe that light traveled? Like many paradigm-shattering discoveries, Romer’s was accidental. Night after night he was timing the disappearance and reappearance of Jupiter’s moon Io behind the huge, distant planet. Eventually he realized that the discrepancies in his measurements could have only one explanation: Light had a speed, and it took longer to reach Earth when Earth was farther from Jupiter. All he needed then to calculate light’s speed was some fancy geometry.
Prophets and Princes
Saudi Arabia: oil-rich, devoutly Muslim, and a vital ally To many in the West, Saudi Arabia is easy to criticize. It is the birthplace of Osama bin Laden and fifteen of the nineteen 9/11 hijackers. Saudi women are not permitted to drive, work with men, or travel without a man's permission. Prior to 9/11, the Saudis sent millions of dollars abroad to schools that taught Muslim extremism and to charities that turned out to be fronts for al-Qaeda. In Prophets and Princes, a highly respected scholar who has lived in Saudi Arabia contends that despite these serious shortcomings, the kingdom is still America's most important ally in the Middle East, a voice for moderation toward Israel, and a nati...
The Story of Car Engineer Soichiro Honda
This is the story of a boy who loved cars. This the story of a repairman who became a car-racing champion. This the story of an engineer who demanded the best. This is the story of a businessman who changed the car industry. This is the story of Soichiro Honda.
Giants of Japan
Journalist Mark Weston introduces readers to the history of Asia's powerhouse through the dramatic lives of its most celebrated citizens.
