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Petina Gappah
Petina Gappah studied law at the Universities of Zimbabwe, Craz in Austria and Cambridge. Her short fiction is featured in two anthologies, Laughing Now and Women Writing Zimbabwe, both published in 2008 by Weaver Press, Zimbabwe. In 2007, she came second in a SADC-wide short story contest judged by J.M. Coetzee. She lives in Geneva, Switzerland with her son Kush, where she works as a lawyer for the ACWL, an organisation that advises developing counties on international trade law. Her debut novel An Elegy for Easterly will be published by Faber and Faber in April 2009.
Visit Petina's blog here: http://petinagappah.blogspot.com/
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Faber and Faber (United States) and Faber Ltd. (United Kingdom) have acquired the world English-language rights to two books by Zimbabwean writer and lawyer, Petina Gappah. The two books - a collection of short stories and a novel - are set in a contemporary Zimbabwe. The collection of short stories, An Elegy of Elderly is going to be published first. It will be released in April 2009, in the United Kingdom, and in June of the same year, in the United States. The novel, The Book of Memory, is scheduled to appear in 2010. Her short fiction is featured in two anthologies, Laughing Now and Women Writing Zimbabwe, both published in 2008 by Weaver Press, Zimbabwe.
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Books
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Acquisition and Transfer of Property in Islamic Law
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By Yahaya Yunusa Bambale
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Radical Essays on Nigerian Literatures
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Edited by G. G. Darah
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Beware the Drives
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By Sammy Oke Akombi
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An Outline of Kikaonde Grammar
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By J.L. Wright
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The Barn
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Three Plays by Kwo Victor Elame Musinga - By Kwo Victor Elame Musinga Edited by Roselyne M. Jua
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Unspoken Facts
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A History of Homosexualities in Africa - Edited by GALZ
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L'Algerie face a la mondialisation
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By Tayeb Chenntouf
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ICT and Changing Mindsets in Education
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Edited by Kathryn Toure, Therese M.S. Tchombe, Thierry Karsenti
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Experiences, Innovations and Issues in Agricultural Extention in Uganda
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Lessons and Prospects - By Margaret Najjingo Mangheni
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The Invitation
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By Kwakuvi Azasu
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Localised or Localising Democracy
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Gender and the Politics of Decentralisation in Contemporary Uganda - By Josephine Ahikire
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Pattern of Institutions in the Niger Delta
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Economic and Ethological Interpretations of History and Culture - By Nimi Wariboko
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Cultural Production and Social Change in Kenya
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Building Bridges - Edited by Kimani Njogu, G. Oluoch-Olunya
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The Brain Drain of Health Professionals from Sub-Saharan Africa to Canada
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Edited by Jonathan Crush
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The Fire Within
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By Emmanuel Fru Doh
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A Migration Audit of Poverty Reduction Strategies in Southern Africa
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By Benjamin Roberts
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The Raped Amulet
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By Sammy Oke Akombi
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Reclaiming The Resources for Health
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A Regional Analysis of Equity in Health in East and Southern Africa - By EQUINET
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Lhukonzo-English/English-Lhukonzo Dictionary
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By Balinandi Kambale
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The Quality of Immigration and Citizenship Services in Namibia
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By Ndeyapo Nickanor
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The Transatlantic Slave Trade
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Landmarks, Legacies, Expectations - Edited by James Kwesi Anquandah
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Decentralisation and Transformation of Governance in Uganda
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Edited by Delius Asiimwe, Nakanyike B. Musisi
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God the Politician
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By Peterkins Manyong
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Laughing Now
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New Stories from Zimbabwe - Edited by Irene Staunton
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The Trouble Causer
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By Solomon Kabushenga
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The Cameroon GCE Crisis
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A Test of Anglophone Solidarity - Edited by Richard Fonteh Akum, Francis B. Nyamnjoh
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Their Champagne Party Will End!
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Poems in Honor of Bate Besong - Edited by Joyce Ashuntantang, Dibussi Tande
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Cameroon's Social Democratic Front
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Its History and Prospects as an Opposition Political Party (1990-2011) - By Milton Krieger
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The Haemorrhage of Health Professionals from South Africa
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Medical Opinions - By Wade Pendleton, Jonathan Crush
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Immortalizing the Past
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Reproductions of Zimbabwean Rock Art by Lionel Cripps - Edited by Ancila Nhamo
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Learning and Living Democracy
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Non-Formal Adult Education in South Africa and Sweden - Edited by Marie-Louise Strom
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Precipice
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By Susan Nkwentie Nde
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The Prospects for Migration Data Harmonisation in the SADC
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By Vincent Williams, Tiffany Tsang
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Voices from the Margins
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Migrant Women's Experiences in Southern Africa - By Kate Lefko-Everett
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The Woman who Ate Python and Other Stories
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By Sammy Oke Akombi
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Design of Appropriate Agroforestry Intervention in Uganda
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Agrofestry In-Service Training Manual - Edited by Jacob Godfrey Agea, Sara Namirembe, Mohamed Bukenya, Ahamada Zziwa
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Harnessing the Trade Winds
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The Story of the Centuries-Old Indian Trade with East Africa, using the Monsoon Winds - By Blanche Rocha D’Souza
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History of the Gold Coast and Asante
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Third Edition - By Carl C. Reindorf
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An Introductory History of Education
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Revised Edition - By Daniel N. Sifuna, James E. Otiende
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Majunga Tok
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Poems in Pidgin English - By Peter W. Vakunta
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Mr Zowie’s Soul
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By Moribula Matilda Mashudu
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The 1961 Cameroon Plebiscite
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Choice or Betrayal - By John Percival
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The Political Cost of AIDS in Africa
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An Overview - By Kondwani Chirambo
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Tips on Ugandan Culture
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A Visitor's Guide - By Shirley Cathy Byakutaaga
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Tlamelo: The Church Against Aids
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By John Dubbey
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To Live or to Die?
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By Joe Ibekwe
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To My Husband from Iowa
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By Chukwuemeka Ike
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To the Thirsty Land
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Autobiography of a Patriot - By Emmanuel Evans-Anfom
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Toko and the Lost Kittens
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By Stephen Alumenda
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Tonga Proverbs for Teaching and Preaching
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By David K Mphande
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Tonga Religious Life in the Twentieth Century
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By Elizabeth Colson
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Tortoise in Exile
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By Chio Enwonwu
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Tortoise Returns to the Woods
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By Chio Enwonwu
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Touched by His Grace
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A Ngoni Story of Tragedy and Triumph - By Masiye Tembo
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Towards a Common Defence and Security Policy in the Southern African Development Community
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Edited by Hussein Solomon
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Towards Sustainable Peace
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Reflections on Preventive Diplomacy in Africa - Edited by Hussein Solomon
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Traditional Humane Living among the Igbo
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An Historical Perspective - By Chieka Ifemesia
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Traditional Medicine in Africa
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Edited by Isaac Sindiga
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Transformational Leadership in East Africa
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Politics, Ideology and Community - By Eric Masinde Aseka
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Transforming Africa. New Pathways to Development
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Selected Papers on Financial Reforms and Development - By Jimnah Mbaru
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Trends in Malawian Literature
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By Francis Moto
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Try Another Leg
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By Benson Omonode
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Tumbuka/Tonga - English & English - Tumbuka/Tonga Dictionary
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By Wm. Y. Turner
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Grassfields Stories from Cameroon
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By Peter W. Vakunta
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L'abre. A Collector's Piece
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Edited by Dancing Pencils Writing Club
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Beware Millipede
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By Zondiwe Mbano
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Manning the Nation
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Father Figures in Zimbabwean Literature and Society - Edited by Robert Muponde, Kizito Z. Muchemwa
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Angels Anointing
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By Khulekani Magubane
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Kwani? 4
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Edited by Binyavanga Wainaina
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Tale of an African Woman
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By Thomas Jing
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Beyond Inequalities 2005. Women in South Africa
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By Mary Hames, Karin Koen
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Souls Forgotten
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By Francis B. Nyamnjoh
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Angels Redemption
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By Khulekani Magubane
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Angels Salvation
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By Khulekani Magubane
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Budding Words. An Anthology
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Edited by Dancing Pencils Writing Club
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Twiga Alivyokosa Ufalme/How Giraffe Missed Kingship
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By Angelina Mdari
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Two Days of Christmas
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By J.O. de Graft Hanson
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Two Plays
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By Niyi Osundare
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Two Songs: Song of Prisoner & Song of Malaya
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By Okot p'Bitek
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Uganda at a Glance
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Edited by Robin Rheeder
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Uganda Districts Information Handbook
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Expanded Edition 2005-2006 - By Fountain Publishers
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Uganda Studies in Labour
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Edited by Mahmood Mamdani
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Ugandan Creative Writers Directory
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Edited by Ugandan Womens Writers Association
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Uganda's Revolution 1979-1986. How I Saw It
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By Pecos Kutesa
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Umboko and the Hamerkop
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By Richard Rayner
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UNAM HIV/AIDS Policy
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Edited by Andre du Pisani
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Underdevelopment in Ethiopia
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By Eshetu Chole
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Understanding Oral Literature
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Edited by Austin Bukenya
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Understanding Study Circles
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A Guide for Communities - By Stefan Gunarsson
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Understanding the Crisis in Kivu
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Report of the CODESRIA Mission to the Democratic Republic - By Mahmood Mamdani
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Unemployment in an African Country
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A Psychological Perspective - Edited by Webster Gonzo
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Unexpected Joy at Dawn
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By Alex Agyei-Agyiri
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Unfinished Business in the Southern African Development Community
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The Land Crisis in Southern Africa - Edited by Margaret C. Lee
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Unheard Voices
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Drought, Famine and God in Ethiopian Oral Poetry - By Fekade Azeze
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Universal Democracy (Holocracy)
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The Rule by All Parties - By Olubadejo Olorunleke Banjoko
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Universites et libertes academiques en Republique Democratique du Congo
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Edited by Andre Mangu, Evariste Tshishimbi Katumumoyi
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University Education in Uganda
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Challenges and Opportunities for Reform - By A.B.K. Kasoki
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Unmarried Wife
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By Sitwala Imenda
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Unpacking Policy
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Knowledge, Actors and Spaces in Poverty Reduction in Uganda and Nigeria - Edited by Karen Brock, Rosemary McGee
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Unquiet. The Life and Times of Makhan Singh
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By Zarina Patel
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Upendo’s Dream
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By Elieshi Lema
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Urban Housing and Poverty Alleviation in Tanzania
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By Milton Makongoro Mahanga
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Urbanising Tanzania
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Issues, Initiatives and Priorities - Edited by Suleiman Ngware
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Urhobo Language Today
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Edited by Tanure Ojaide, Rose Aziza
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Urhobo Traditional Medicine
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By John Oroshejede Ubrurhe
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Uses and Abuses of Political Power
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A Case Study of Continuity and Change in the Politics of Ghana - By Maxwell Owusu
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Utagba-Uno: A Political History (AD 1600-2001)
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By Ikechukwu Izuegbu
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Uzo Remembers His Father
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By Ernest N. Emenyonu
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Vengeance is Sweet
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By J Njoku
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Venia Magaya's Sacrifice
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A Case of Custom Gone Awry - By Women and Law in Southern Africa Research Trust
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Versions of Zimbabwe
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New Approaches to Literature and Culture - Edited by Robert Muponde, Ranka Primorac
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Vision and Policy in Nigerian Economics
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The Legacy of Pius Okigbo - Edited by Jane Guyer , LaRay Denzer
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Visions Of The City
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Accra In The 21st Century - Edited by Ralph Mills-Tettey, Korantema Adi-Dako
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Voice of The Night Masquerade
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By Ezenwa Ohaeto
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Vulgarisation du protocole de l'union africaine sur les droits des femmes en afrique
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Edited by Roselynn Musa, Faiza Jama Mohammed
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Waiting for the Rain
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By Charles Mungoshi
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Waiting Laughters
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By Niyi Osundare
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Walking Still
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By Charles Mungoshi
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Wangu wa Makeri
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By Mary W. Wanyoike
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War and Peace in Yorubaland 1793-1893
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Edited by Adeagbo Akinjogbin
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Warri City & British Colonial Rule in Western Niger Delta
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Edited by Peter Ekeh
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Water Resources Management
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The Case of the Pangani River Basin - Edited by J.O. Ngana
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Weapons of Mass Instruction
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Selected Speeches & Essays on Politics, Art & Leadership - By Iyorwuese Hagher
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West African Transformations
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Comparative Impacts of French and British Colonialism - By A.I. Asiwaju
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West Africa's Political Economy in the Next Millenium
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Retrospect and Prospect - By Adebayo Olukoshi
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West Africa's Trouble Spots and the Imperative for Peace-Building
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By Osita Agbu
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What a Country Without Animals!
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By Ndyakira Amooti
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What a Country Without Birds!
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By Ndyakira Amooti
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When Mother Leaves Home
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By Regina Amollo
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When Political Parties Clash
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By T L Maliyamkono, F.E. Kanyongolo
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When Reality Contradicts Rhetoric
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World Bank Lending Practices in Developing Countries in Historical, Theoretical and Empirical Perspectives - By Jean-Germain Gros, Olga Prokopovych
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Where Have All the Rivers Gone?
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By A. Ofori-Mensah, E.O.A. Asibey
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Where I was Born
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By Ikeogu Oke
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Which Way Nigeria?
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Selected Speeches - By Jerome Udoji
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White Immigration into Rhodesia
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From Occupation to Federation - By Alois Mlambo
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White Teeth
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By Okot p'Bitek
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Who Needs a Story?
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Contemporary Eritrean Poetry in Tigrinya, Tigre and Arabic - Edited by Ghirmai Negash, Charles Cantalupo
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Why and How I learnt to Read and Write
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By Frank Kofi Nyaku
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Why Beetles Roll Cowdung
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Why Dog Left the Forest
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By Barrack Muluka
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Why Planning Does Not Work
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Land Use Planning and Residents’ Rights in Tanzania - By Tumsifu Jonas Nnkya
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Why the Elephant Has No Butt
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By Tess Osonye Onwueme
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Why the White Ant is So Destructive and Other Folk Tales
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By E. Hayfron-Benjamin
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Winning the War Against Humiliation
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Report of the Independent Commission on Africa and the challenges of the Third Millennium - By Albert Teveodjre
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Wisdom of the People
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2000 Chinyanja Proverbs - Edited by J.C. Chakanza
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Wisdom of the Yawo People
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Yawo Proverbs and Stories - By Ian D. Dicks
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Witchcraft, Sorcery, Magic & Social Order Amoung the Ibibio of Nigeria
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By Daniel Offiong
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Without a Conscience
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By Barbara Baumann
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Without a Silver Spoon
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