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In 1930, anthropologist E. E. Evans-Pritchard journeyed deep into the Sudanese savanna to uncover the mysteries of the nomadic Nuer tribes - this book presents his compelling discoveries.The harsh dry plains of the Sudan cannot sustain sufficient agriculture for the tribes; to thrive, the Nuer move their camps in accordance with the seasons. At the core of daily life are cattle whose milk and meat sustain the people; the cow's pliant, agreeable nature is ideal for a tribe to manage. Nuer children are raised to learn how to properly treat and nurture cattle, through milking and assisting in the birth of new calves, that the tribe may continue to flourish thereby. Conflict within the tribes, or with outside enemies, often involves the control of cattle herds.More than eighty maps, charts and photographs are included in this study, helping the reader to understand the topics. The author sought to live with the Nuer; it took months for him to achieve acceptance, and only once he had gained a measure of trust did the tribe demonstrate their unique ways of living and respond to questions. Though the Nuer are by nature wary and reserved, once he was accepted the author beheld their kindness and bonds to one another.Evans-Pritchard went on to revisit the Nuer on multiple occasions, writing further ethnological researches on their religious practices, political structures, and unique way of life.

Dans l'histoire du monde, chaque peuple doit présenter les valeurs qui le gouvernent. Il doit les défendre, les valoriser, les expliquer.Le peuple BANKON du Cameroun ne peut pas échapper à cette réalité. Dans ce livre sur "KIBULUTU", les auteurs ont sacrifié à ce devoir en se plongeant dans les profondeurs de LA BANKONITE, en tant que concept à valoriser.LA BANKONITE est le mouvement pour la préservation de la culture BANKON originelle et son indispensable adaptation aux exigences des évolutions du monde. Défendre sa BANKONITE consiste à ne pas se cacher comme fils ou fille BANKON, mais dévoiler son appartenance à cette communauté de vie, quelque soit son critère d'intégration: fils ou fille, neveu ou nièce, cousin ou cousine, petit-fils, épouse ou époux, allié, partenaire, etc...Le descendant de 'NKON, c'est- à -dire toute personne qui se réclame de 'NKON doit connaître sa culture et ses coutumes de base en rentrant dans le concert des coutumes. C'est ce qu'il amène avec lui à travers le monde. Il doit connaître son terroir, sa composition, ses villages, leurs chefs, ses us et coutumes, sa cosmogonie, les valeurs qu'incarnaient ses ancêtres, sa spiritualité.Ce mouvement de renaissance va s'incarner par le KIBULUTU KI BANKON, le creuset culturel et coutumier du peuple BANKON.Le concept de KIBULUTU va être développé en partie dans ce livre et va se déployer comme un mouvement progressif et itératif de prise de conscience des Bankon de leurs spécificités culturelles et des adaptations nécessaires à la dynamique de l'environnement. Dans la plupart des cas, l'histoire des peuples d'Afrique a été tronquée où carrément effacée. Les coutumes ont disparu, les moeurs ont été oubliés, parce que ceux qui en étaient les dépositaires et garants ne les ont pas toujours consignés sous la forme écrite à laisser à la postérité.A travers cette oeuvre, les jeunes BANKON du monde sauront qui ils sont de manière précise. Ils auront aussi des réponses à des interrogations sur le concept du KIBULUTU, (le festival culturel Bankon), sur le temps chez les Bankon, avec l'appellation des differentes divisions du temps (mois, jour, temps horaire, etc), les différentes formes de mariage chez les Bankon, la relation entre le corps, l'âme et l'esprit dans l'anthropologie Bankon, le role joué par les Bankon dans les luttes de libération du Cameroun.Ils sauront aussi quelle est la place du peuple Bankon dans le grand groupe ethnosociologique des SAWA (côtiers ) au Cameroun.Ce livre qui vient combler un vide est le premier tome d'une série écrite par deux coauteurs dont l'un Achille Théo Dibiè di NGOUA-ELEMBE est le fils de l'autre, Sa Majesté J. NGOUA-ELEMBE II du Groupement BWAPAKI, canton Bankon Sud.

"What happens when an idealistic young woman sets off to live and work in a remote community in sub-Saharan Africa in the early 70's? Propelled by activism for peace in Vietnam, social justice and racial equality, she requests a position in northern Togo far from the capital city in an attempt to disassociate herself from the US. But once in Africa, her revolutionary zeal is challenged by others who embrace America and its politics. She teaches alongside authoritarian European nuns and amends her opinion of men in uniform when she falls in love with a policeman. She works hard to fit in, hiring "boys" for help, traveling in mammy wagons and learning four languages to greet, bargain and teach. Her efforts introduce her to prescriptive family roles that do not honor women or offer her female students a promising future. She comes face-to-face with life-threatening illness. Her curiosity and idealism keep her afloat and tell tales that demonstrate determination, reverence and remarkable adaptation"--

Within the pages of The Balondo-Ba-Konja History: The Elders' Narrative, Dr. Aja Oro, author and Balondo scholar, properly documents the history of his people, beginning with the evolution of the original birthplace of Balondo civilization in the Democratic Republic of the Congo region, including the events leading to its transfer from the Congo to Calabar, Nigeria (First Voyage), and from Nigeria to its present geographical location in the South-west littoral region of Cameroon (Second Voyage). He also details the concerted efforts made by his people to ensure cultural continuity in its natural form despite the intrusions of unsolicited change as made manifest in the "Balondo Wars."

"Le 1er mars 2019, le territoire aura cent (100) ans d'existence, ce malgre les avatars qu'il a connus entre 1932 et 1947"--Page 11

Reviews: I'm on page 37 and already I've nearly coughed myself into a hysterical laugh induced oxygen starved Covid19 coma.Trevor PBrilliant! Everyone should order one, without delay!Graham JDescription: When The Big Crocodile (PW Botha) enlisted foreigners in the South African army, he expected the warrior descendants of Winston Churchill, Vasco da Gama and Field Marshall Rommel. Instead, he got Sapper Soutpiel - an asthmatic, short-sighted, brandy-swilling punk rocker who thought the army might be fun. Follow Soutie as he learns how to steal socks, forge signatures, kak in die bos, dropkick helmets, smuggle hot dogs and bite his bed linen. Can his dainty British testicles survive the freezing Orange Free State nights? Will he ever find some crispy bacon? And will the Big Crocodile let him stay at his holiday home? Welcome to the crazy world of Sergeant Snor, Corporal Babyface, Major Rabid and the mysterious Anneline (PO Box 12, Sun City). Moenie vir my loer nie, troep. Buy the blerrie book! WARNING: Not recommended for angry PFs with a heart condition.

He wanted to see the world. Living amongst the citizens of the most misunderstood continent would educate him more than any textbook...Avid traveler Terry Lister craved another leg of the journey. After retiring and making it his goal to see the planet in eight-week-long sojourns, he set his sights on visiting the one place that scares off most Westerners: West Africa. And with abundant research of the vast landscape under his belt, nothing would stop this global nomad from enjoying a sixty-day solo trip like no other. From harrowing experiences with border police to escapades on crowded mini-buses, Lister embraced every challenge he encountered off the beaten path. And as his priceless interactions with locals painted a true picture of an often-misrepresented land, he took it upon himself to prove traveling through these five evocative countries is perfectly safe. In a refreshing take on international travel, Terry Lister provides vigorous encouragement to those who have dreamed of touring this extraordinary region to take the leap of faith. And with heartening stories involving the residents, the optimism and lifestyles of those living thousands of miles away will inspire you to plan your very own inspiring excursion. Immersed in West Africa is the eye-opening first book in the Travels with Terry travelogue series. If you like soul-searching adventures, breathtaking geographies, and intriguing backpacking anecdotes, then you'll love Terry Lister's motivational adventure. Buy Immersed in West Africa to get the bags packed today!

A new biography of one of Africa's seminal anti-colonial thinkers and activists.

★Book of the Month for Women for Women International Book ClubFrom the green hills of eastern Congo comes an unforgettable true story about women who refuse to give up. When Dawn, a young American woman, first moves to eastern Congo she is unprepared for the realities of life in a city built on the edge of disaster. In search of community she becomes friends with Argentine and Mapendo two young Congolese women who navigate their perilous lives on crutches with camaraderie, laughter and faith. This story follows the three women's decade-long friendship, as they travel across countries, through through refugee camps, and arrive in a place they could never have imagined. The Place Between Our Fears is a love song to Congo and a gripping account of war, poverty and displacement. Ultimately it is an unforgettable story of hope and friendship and a call to community despite all our fears.

For centuries the story of South Africa could not be told without reference to race, along with its two cousins of tribe and class. The colonial history of our nation, followed in 1948 by Apartheid as a system of ordering society, ensured that racism is a foundational fault-line in the nation. To use biblical language, racism became our national idolatry. Much pain and suffering went into the Struggle to dismantle race as a basis for ordering our national life. The father of the South African nation, Nelson Mandela, is a symbol of how much sacrifice South Africans had to make to end racism. In focussing the search light of Scripture on the foundational sin of our nation, Roger deploys one of the most powerful weapons available to the Christian world to a rather stubborn demon in our national life. There are no slogans, philosophical arguments or worn-out rhetoric in the book. For that, one must look elsewhere. This is rather a book about ordinary folk wrestling before a holy God with the sin of their nation and putting their lives on the line. In this way they have become witnesses, not in words only, but in their daily lives, of the efficacy of the Christian faith to save and redeem us from the tragedy of racism.

Through intensive and extensive research the frontiers of knowledge in social, economic, political and religious life of people of Kilimanjaro Mountain area has been extensively revealed. The book enables readers to see Kilimanjaro and its people from a much better view and perspectives. For the first time the book has assisted in removing the many gaps that existed in the history of Kilimanjaro and its people thus making progress in the effort to get a better and more comprehensive understanding of the Wa-Shaka people of Kilimanjaro. In that endeavor recognition is made of the esteemed contributions of people such as Charles Dundas (1924), Miss Mary Cathleen Stahl (1962) and a few other recent day persons such as Dr. Anzamen Lema. The book puts readers on a new level of understanding of Wa-Shaka people in a simple but understandable language, which makes it not only easily manageable but also friendly in the effort to comprehend its contents. It is a unique master piece of work.

Guía de Conversación Español-Afrikáans y diccionario conciso de 1500 palabras La colección de guías de conversación para viajar "Todo irá bien" publicada por T&P Books está diseñada para personas que viajan al extranjero para turismo y negocios. Las guías contienen lo más importante - los elementos esenciales para una comunicación básica. Éste es un conjunto de frases imprescindibles para "sobrevivir" mientras está en el extranjero. Esta guía de conversación le ayudará en la mayoría de los casos donde usted necesite pedir algo, conseguir direcciones, saber cuánto cuesta algo, etc. Puede también resolver situaciones difíciles de la comunicación donde los gestos no pueden ayudar. Algunos de los temas incluidos en la guía de conversación son: Preguntando la dirección, Signos, Transportes, Comprar billetes, Hotel, Restaurante, de Compras, Saludos, Conocidos, Comunicación, Gratitud, Problemas de Salud, Disculpas, Despedida y más. Este libro contiene muchas frases que han sido agrupadas según los temas más relevantes. Una sección separada del libro también ofrece un pequeño diccionario con más de 1.500 palabras importantes y útiles. Llévese la guía de conversación "Todo irá bien" en el camino y tendrá una insustituible compañera de viaje que le ayudará a salir de cualquier situación y le enseñará a no temer hablar con extranjeros.

Guía de Conversación Español-Afrikáans y vocabulario temático de 3000 palabras La colección de guías de conversación para viajar "Todo irá bien" publicada por T&P Books está diseñada para personas que viajan al extranjero para turismo y negocios. Las guías contienen lo más importante - los elementos esenciales para una comunicación básica. Éste es un conjunto de frases imprescindibles para "sobrevivir" mientras está en el extranjero. Esta guía de conversación le ayudará en la mayoría de los casos donde usted necesite pedir algo, conseguir direcciones, saber cuánto cuesta algo, etc. Puede también resolver situaciones difíciles de la comunicación donde los gestos no pueden ayudar. Algunos de los temas incluidos en la guía de conversación son: Preguntando la dirección, Signos, Transportes, Comprar billetes, Hotel, Restaurante, de Compras, Saludos, Conocidos, Comunicación, Gratitud, Problemas de Salud, Disculpas, Despedida y más. Este libro contiene una gran cantidad de frases que han sido agrupadas según los temas más relevantes. Esta edición también incluye un pequeño vocabulario que contiene alrededor de 3.000 de las palabras más frecuentemente usadas. Otra sección de la guía proporciona un glosario gastronómico que le puede ayudar a pedir los alimentos en un restaurante o a comprar comestibles en la tienda. Llévese la guía de conversación "Todo irá bien" en el camino y tendrá una insustituible compañera de viaje que le ayudará a salir de cualquier situación y le enseñará a no temer hablar con extranjeros.

After being laid off from his job at a prestigious consulting firm, Dean decides to embark on a journey across East Africa with his younger brother. Unknowingly, they travel into bandit territory where a medical emergency forces them to choose between their safety and their health.Inspired by true events, The Watermelon King follows the journey of two brothers as they backpack across one of East Africa's most inhospitable regions. As they endure endless days of difficult travel, a series of short stories written by their father begins to uncover their inherent desire for adventure and their connection to the past. Along the way they begin to understand the beauty and frustration of life in Africa.

Have you ever heard that Christ was Black? What about the Buddha? They weren't alone. Many of the world's first deities and divinities, both male and female, were originally depicted as Black. That means dark skin, woolly hair, broad nose, and the kind of personality that made the world pay attention. In this book, historian Supreme Understanding explores the many Black gods of the ancient world, from Africa to the Near East, to Europe, to India, to China, to Japan, to Australia, all the way to the Black Gods of the Americas. Who were they? How did they come to be worshipped? And what does this mean for us today? Find out in Black God, by Supreme Understanding.

An account of living, traveling, and working in Ethiopia for six months in 2005 and again in 2008. It's a collection of observations and understandings of Ethiopia at that time. Nice photos too. From the magical mystery that is Lalibela, the heartbreak that exists in Somali and Eritrean refugee camps, the day-to-day goings-on in Addis Ababa to the long-distance runners of Ethiopia and the bumpy road to democratization.

This is the earliest record of Breaker Morant¿s exploits and reprinted for the first time since 1902. Written under the pseudonym of Frank Renar by Sir Frank Fox, it provides a vivid account of the Boer War with drawings by Norman Lindsay and contemporary photographs."Fox was a great man, and concerning Morant I think of him not only as the launcher of an Australian legend but also its subtlest and most intelligent storyteller; he confounds Morant's champions as well as Morant's detractors, as good literature and insider history ought to do. His little book ( Bushman and Buccaneer- A Memoir of Harry Morant) is often cited, sometimes plundered, but too rarely read."Australian military historian Craig Wilcox, author of the book Australia's Boer War, Oxford University Press 2002.The front cover image is "Shoot straight..." By Norman Lindsay (1879-1969)" depicting the scene immortalized in the Oscar nominated Beresford film of 1980. The iconic image is now available as a poster on www.sirfrankfox.com and Amazon.

This third book in the Travelling Solo series, not only covers a single week in The Gambia, but reflections on previous visits. In the first book, Vietnam: Journey of Unexpected Delights, the author, who thought she was joining a tour group, unintentionally found that she was travelling solo. What could have been a lonely and stressful holiday, turned out to be a magical experience, such that she has specifically chosen to travel solo ever since. Like the other two books in the series, this travelogue will not only inspire you to travel solo, but absorb you into the culture and experiences of The Gambia. It is witty, informative, colourful and insightful, both of the region and the solo traveller. It paints a vivid picture of the places visited and the people encountered along the way, in a frank and humorous manner. You will meet Velcro Man and Mr and Mrs Arrogant as the author searches for the elusive White Egret. This is not a travel guide, although it would make a fine travel companion for anyone visiting the region.

A majority of Christian church members are stationary. Through this book, I want to whisper in their ears with accounts that took place with me in the mission field. To shake them out of their comfort zone. 100% of this book's profit is going to support the mission work