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Power lines

two years on South Africa's borders
2002
Jason Carter, the grandson of former U.S. president Jimmy Carter, provides an account of his experiences in post-apartheid South Africa where he worked as a Peace Corps volunteer in the small rural village of Lochiel.

Untamed

beyond freedom

Sometimes in April

Augustin Muganza, a young officer in the Hutu army who is married to a Tutsi woman, looks back from the perspective of his brother's trial to examine the events of 1994 when the Hutus murdered over 800,000 Tutsis in Rwanda while the world community stood idle.

Nelson Mandela

South African president and anti-apartheid activist
2018
Despite being imprisoned for his beliefs for twenty-seven years, Mandela worked tirelessly as an activist, philanthropist, and eventually as president of South Africa.
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Nelson Mandela

Journey to Freedom
2002
Born into African royalty, he became an international hero for his sacrifices in the fight against apartheid. After decades in jail, he emerged as the leader of his reborn nation. Journey to freedom alongside one of the most compelling figures of the 20th century. Learn the remarkable story of his life, from his idyllic childhood through his years of imprisonment to his triumphant election as president of South Africa.

Nelson Mandela

Activist
With Nelson Mandela's stalwart deeds and defiance fresh in our minds, this History Makers biography offers a complete narrative of his life and his impact on the world. This title illustrates the difficult and empowering chapters of Mandela's upbringing, his activism, his imprisonment, and his election. Readers will be riveted and inspired by the transformation of a young man seeking to end apartheid to a world leader who continues to inspire courage in pursuit of justice.

Who was Nelson Mandela?

2014
A biography of Nelson Mandela, South African anti-apartheid activist, political prisoner, and president.

Mexico

A collection of sixteen essays that provides varying perspectives on issues related to Mexico, discussing the instability of Mexican society, what NAFTA's impact has been on Mexico, if migration is an issue for Mexico and the United States, and what the U.S.'s policy should be towards Mexico.

Steve Biko

2011
A biography of South African political activist Steve Biko, focusing on his unique political understanding and pyschological insight that helped set into motion the movement for change that swept South African in the second half of the twentieth century.

Nelson Mandela

An illustrated biography of Nelson Mandela, a political activist who was imprisoned 28 years, and the first president of South Africa after apartheid.

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