africa

A collection of photographs capturing the beauty and diversity of the African continent, collected by photographer Michael Poliza as he flew a helicopter over seventeen countries on his way from Hamburg to Cape Town.

Explores ancient African myths and legends; and describes its history, geography, religious beliefs, government, and customs.

As we experience the beauty of this great land through the superb color photographs, readers will discover something of the essence of this amazing continent and appreciate the exhilarating, magical spirit of Africa.

An unforgettable picture of contemporary Zimbabwe seen from the perspective of an African woman returning to her country after many years of living in the West. Sekai Nzenza-Shand captures the texture of life in an African village--mourning rituals, village courts, polygamy, traditional beliefs about fertility, ancestral spirits and witchcraft. She also offers a moving account of the impact of AIDS on her family, deforestation, drought, and the breakdown of traditional structures.

Tells the story of two fourteen-year-old girls in Zimbabwe, Katie and Tariro, who are linked by terrible secret as both their lives change tragically in different ways thirty-five-years apart.

Animals like Mother but not Father--so off he goes to Africa where he hopes to find some loving animals.