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Category : Frozen foods
Languages : en
Pages : 1990
Book Description
Quick Frozen Foods
The African Monthly
Author: Moral Lessons in African Folktales
Author: Kwame A. InsaidooPublisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 145672228X
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
This book challenges us to take a cursory glance at our contemporary world, where modern mans scientific and technological ingenuity has led him to soar thorough the galaxy and made the heavens part of his domain; and contrast that with his level of morality today. Open any newspaper or listen to the radio and television news and you cant help but lament on the appalling moral depravity and obscene behavior of our contemporary man. With this intractable moral depravity on the ascendancy, the author nostalgically reminiscences the upright morality of yesteryears, and admonishes us to heed Platos philosophical advice: now since men are by nature acquisitive, jealous, combative, and erotic, how shall we persuade them to behave themselves? By the policemans omnipresent club? {now, AK 47}. It is a brutal method, costly and irritating. There is a better way, and this is by lending to the moral requirements of the community. Throughout this book the author emphasizes the significance of proper moral education in shaping the character of children, youngsters and even adults, and reminds us: morals are the rules by which society exhorts its members and associations to behavior consistent with its 'order, security and growth {Will & Ariel Durant}. The author noted that in traditional African societies, the wise elders, like the ancient Greek philosophers, strongly emphasized the teachability of moral values and deliberately inculcated them into their youngsters. The stories in this book are folktales filled with moral lessons that have been handed down from many generations to the present in many African countries from Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroons, Liberia, the Gambia, Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania to Zimbabwe. The traditional African elders successfully utilized these folktales to socialize their youngsters to the moral requirements of their society to insure stability, harmonious relations, order, security and growth.
West African Islands
Author: Alfred Burdon EllisPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Africa, West
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
Zainabu's African Cookbook
Author: Zainabu Kpaka KallonPublisher: Citadel Press
ISBN: 9780806525495
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
Increasing levels of obesity and heart disease have prompted a huge counteraction of gastronomes and calorie conscious people seeking new diets that are satisfying, nutritious, low-fat and above all, appetising. Doctors recommend Westerners turn to traditional African diets that have always comprised of fresh vegetables, whole grains, fruits, beans and small portions of fruit and oil. This collection of delicious recipes, easy-to-buy ingredients, as well as the myths and stories behind the various dishes, enables anyone to recreate and understand African culture and food.
Red Tails, Black Wings
Author: John HolwayPublisher:
ISBN: 9781881325437
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
African Affairs
Author: The Horse in West African History
Author: Robin LawPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 0429954557
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 227
Book Description
Originally published in 1980 and here re-issued with an updated preface, this book deals with the role of the horse in the societies of West Africa during the pre-colonial period. It traces the history of its introduction and its diffusion within West Africa, and examines the problems of maintaining horses in such a harsh environment. The use of horses in warfare in analysed but the non-military aspects of the West African horse culture are also discussed, principally the use of horses as tokens of status and wealth. The book includes a review of the decline of the West African horse culture in the 20th century, reflecting the passing of a political system based on warfare and slavery.
A Classification of Incidents in Certain Collections of African Folk-tales
Author: Hortense Esther BradenPublisher:
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Category : Animals
Languages : en
Pages : 728
Book Description
Field Guide to East African Reptiles
Author: Steve SpawlsPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472943090
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 626
Book Description
The revised and updated edition of the definitive guide to the reptiles of this region written by a team of internationally acclaimed herpetologists. East Africa is home to a remarkable assemblage of reptiles, from crocodiles and chameleons to turtles and tortoises, lizards, worm-lizards, and a stunning array of snakes. The region is a true herpetological hot-spot. This fully revised edition of the classic field guide to the region's reptiles explores the full diversity of these animals. With updated text, detailed maps and more than 600 new photographs, this book includes every one of the 500 or so species in the region. All are described and mapped, with virtually every species accompanied by at least one colour photograph. Comprehensive and definitive, Field Guide to East African Reptiles is an essential tool for all naturalists, conservationists, educators, field workers, medical personnel and students in the region.