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Antiguan-born, Marie Elena-John weaves together West Indian history, African culture, and American sensibilities in her debut novel, "Unburnable."

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Since achieving independence in 1963, Kenya has existed as a classic, patronage state, ruled with an iron fist by a corrupt political elite. Kenya has also become nearly 80 percent Christian, and in this book, Paul Gifford explores the country's diverse churches and their role in shaping public and political life. (AllAfrica)

Issues and contentions which arose from the launch of a book by elder statesman and legal practitioner, Sir Olaniwun Ajayi last week, will linger for so long, as the book succeeded in revisiting and rekindling the ethnic rivalry which has long existed between the North and the South. Omololu Ogunmade who was present at the occasion, writes on the degree of controversy the launch has created (AllAfrica)

Three books - Who Wanted Third Term?, Abuja Demolition and Real Issues In Christian Marriage - were yesterday presented to the general public. The books, written by Pastor Dr. Dan Ogun a legal luminary and coordinator of Zonal Pastors' Forum of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Abuja, were launched in Apo Legislative Quarters, Abuja. (AllAfrica)

Title: Woman in the Eyes of God: (AllAfrica)

SOCIETY of Non-Fiction Authors of Nigeria (SONFAN) has raised alarm that Nigerian academic materials writers are losing a minimum of $12 million (N104.3m) from only Belgium besides other countries, as royalties accruing from the use of their intellectual works. (AllAfrica)

A recently retired director with the Directorate of Technical Cooperation in Africa (DTCA), Dr Dan Ogun at the weekend launched a book on the demolition exercise that took place in the Federal Capital Territory during the era of Mallam Nasir el-Rufai as FCT minister. (AllAfrica)

Wainaina denies leading African lit renaissance but offers tips on how it can succeed - via mobile phone (AllAfrica)

Book: Poisoned Wells. The Dirty Politics of African Oil (AllAfrica)

Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (Rtd) will on Friday, November 27, 2009 launch a book titled " Upper End of Marriage-A Happy Home" written by the renowned Dr. Violet Arene of the popular "Kith & Kin" programme the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) Family Network Programme. (AllAfrica)

Former Chief of Army Staff and a leader of the defunct National Democratic Coalition (NADECO), Gen. Alani Akinrinade, has declared that Nigeria is built on a defective foundation and challenged all patriotic minds to summon enough courage to pull it down, with the determination to build a new one. (AllAfrica)

The Obi of Onitsha, Nnemeka Achebe, yesterday praised Chinua Achebe's novel, Things Fall Apart, as a book which not only consolidated the foundations of Anglophone African literature, but opened a new page in the study of African peoples and culture. (AllAfrica)

FOR a man in his nineties, T.M. Aluko still has a very alert mind, and he has come up with a new novel that bears benedictory testimony to his venerated craft. Our Born Again President, a 218-page novel of intrigues in the affairs of state, tells the compelling story of David Tanbata who leads his country to independence and later becomes transformed in a Pentecostal manner not unlike the Biblical Saul-turned-Paul on the road to Damascus. (AllAfrica)

THE illustrated Things Fall Apart produced in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Chinua's Achebe's classic novel will be the star attraction at a formal presentation ceremony to be held on November 17. The event which will take place in Lagos will be chaired by HRM Igwe Nnaemeka, Obi of Onitsha with renowned playwright, Wole Soyinka being the special guest of honour among other notable personalities in the art and literary world and beyond. (AllAfrica)

THE current re-branding campaign spear-headed by the minister of Information and Communication, Professor Dora Akunyiri, this week received a scholarly boost as a Nigerian born and German-based writer Mr. Emeka Onwuakor unveils his latest book; "This Is Nigeria" to the dossier of the re-branding academic works already in circulation in the country. (AllAfrica)

The Making of Poverty in South Africa (AllAfrica)

The American culture is arguably the most profound on the globe because of its diversity. The intensity of this culture is ironically rooted in the history of slavery and subjugation of African-Americans until they were forced to fight back using all means necessary. (AllAfrica)

"Authors are like children who are starting to walk, some will stand up, fall down and smile but after some time, they will stand up again. (AllAfrica)

A unique book on the geomorphology of Namibia will be launched at Studio 77 on Thursday, 19 November, at 17H30. Original art works by Christine Marais, which form an integral part of the book will be on exhibition and for sale at the launch. (AllAfrica)

Book: An Imperfect Offering. Dispatches from the Medical Frontline (AllAfrica)

Former president Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu have a problem - white people like them. (AllAfrica)

Book Title: Winds of Change in South Africa (From Apartheid to Freedom) (AllAfrica)

The National Library of South Africa and the Iranian National Library have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen the relations that already exist between these two national institutes. (AllAfrica)

It was a harvest of praises and commendations yesterday in Lagos for foremost novelist, Dr. T. M. Aluko, who turned 91 this week and celebrated the 50th anniversary of his first novel, One Man, One Wife. He also unveiled of a new book entitled, Our Born Again President, a critical expose on African leaders who hide under the banner of religion to commit atrocities while in office. (AllAfrica)

For over a century Ethiopia and the United States have been engaged in meandering diplomatic relations influenced by major official actors, domestic politics, and world conditions. Based on archival and declassified government documents, interviews, and translations of works in Amharic, Professor Getachew Metaferia has provided a balanced, detailed analysis of the diplomatic history of Ethiopia, Africa's longest-enduring independent nation, and its frequent benefactor from the New World. (AllAfrica)

The advent of democracy in 1999 was not, to the disappointment of many, accompanied with the desired transformation for the country. Has Nigeria as a nation lost its bearings? Has the dream of the founding fathers gone awry? In the face of the present challenges, does Nigeria still possess the potentials for greatness as envisaged at the dawn of independence? (AllAfrica)

Allbless Godbless Foundation (AGF) a religious non governmental foundation has launched a book to help bible readers understand the scripture. (AllAfrica)

Lagos state Commissioner for Youths, Sports and Social development, Prince Ademola Adeniji Adele has revealed that the inherent danger associated with use of mobile phones are mostly suffered by Nigerians especially Lagosians. (AllAfrica)

Little Giant of Bechuanaland is the story of pioneer missionary Reverend William Charles Willoughby (1857 to 1938) and his dedicated wife Bessie Willoughby. He is most famous for his role with the "Three Chiefs" when they went to London in 1895, something that has been written about extensively, but not completely. Professor Neil Parsons called Willoughby a "pathfinder" in his book King Khama, Emperor Joe, and the Great White Queen (1998) and the Three Kings (the Dikgosi Khama III, Bathoen I and Sebele I) his "reluctant followers". (AllAfrica)

The Literature departments of Gulu and Makerere universities are developing material to promote the teaching of a thematic curriculum in northern Uganda. (AllAfrica)

Famous writer, Thomas Stearns Eliot who is primarily known for his poetry, devoted some significant amount of attention to the matters of civilization and culture. Born in St. Louis, Missouri in the United States of America but emigrated to Britain, he started (AllAfrica)

Prime Minister Apolo Nsibambi has called on Ugandans to improve their reading culture, saying lack of knowledge undermines development. (AllAfrica)

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