liberia

Hannah Musgrave, a political radical and member of the Weather Underground, has fled America to West Africa, where she and her husband become friends with Charles Taylor, the notorious warlord and now ex-president of Liberia.

After moving with his family to Liberia, twelve-year-old Linus discovers that he has a mystical connection with the black mamba, one of the deadliest snakes in Africa, which he is told will give him some of the snake's characteristics.

Presents the autobiography of the woman who survived years of exile from her home in Monrovia, Liberia and, upon her return to her war-torn country, became a radio celebrity who went into the ghettos to find and befriend former child soldiers as well as war-lords and record their stories in an attempt to achieve reconciliation and forgiveness.

Discusses the history of Liberia, with an emphasis on the causes and effects of the civil war there.

Describes the land, climate, history, government, economy, culture, and people of the west African country settled by freed American slaves.

While living in Liberia with her possessive, diabetic mother and often-absent father, Sarina, a twelve-year-old white girl, longs for a friend with whom to experience the world beyond her yard.

Describes the events that led to civil war in the West African republic of Liberia and the efforts of one Liberian family to emigrate to the United States and rebuild their lives in Houston, Texas.

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf recounts her rise to power as Africa's first woman president, describing how she overcame abuse, imprisonment, and exile to become president of the Republic of Liberia in January 2006, and describing her efforts to bring social justice and democracy to her country and its people.

Examines the history and modern-day status of the African nation of Liberia, and provides information on the country's geography and ecology, government, economy, people, culture, and cities and communities. Includes a calendar of Liberian festivals, recipes, and other reference tools.

Describes the home, work, school, customs, and amusements of ten-year-old Kamu and his family living in the village of Mobutu in Liberia.