Djogbachiachuwa: the Liberian Anthology
Title | Djogbachiachuwa: the Liberian Anthology PDF eBook |
Author | Syrulwa Somah |
Publisher | Xlibris Corporation |
Total Pages | 179 |
Release | 2012-08-24 |
Genre | Education |
ISBN | 1477145079 |
Djogbachiachuwa is an attempt by the Liberian Literature Project 2012 set forth by the Liberian History, Education & Development, Inc. (LIHEDE) to close this literary gap. It is also an attempt to have the rest of the world to read more of Liberian literature through the eyes of Liberians other than themselves. It is believed that people who do not know their own history, culture or language have nothing of worth and beauty to pass on to successive generations, and is thus doomed and condemned to perpetual warfare and poverty. The Liberian Literature Anthology Project 2012 is an endeavor to depart from this self-defeating historical trend to produce an Anthology of Liberian literature that draws on the tradition of each ethnic subgroup in Liberia.
The Atlas of Christmas
Title | The Atlas of Christmas PDF eBook |
Author | Alex Palmer |
Publisher | Running Press Adult |
Total Pages | 251 |
Release | 2020-10-06 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 0762470402 |
Discover the fascinating (and sometimes downright odd!) ways that people and nations celebrate the holiday season and share this festive compendium's unique traditions together with family and friends. Do you know that in Guatemala there's a "Burn the Devil" tradition to kick off the Christmas season, where revelers gather to set fire to devil-piñatas? In Sweden, a popular figure in Christmas traditions is the Yule Goat, a rowdy, menacing character who demands gifts. And in Japan, a big bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken has become the classic Christmas Day feast. These and many other global Christmas traditions are featured here in this delightful book. From decorations and activities to feasts and special treats, there's a wide range of both lovely and unusual traditions from around the globe.
Tiposah
Title | Tiposah PDF eBook |
Author | Siahyonkron Nyanseor |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | |
Release | 2014-01-25 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9780913491379 |
TIPOSAH: Message from The Palava Hut . The themes in TIPOSAH range from patriotism, nationalism, social and political issues, abuse of power to religion, civil war, and life's experiences. They are not trivial themes! They are accusing, critical and implicating. Yet, the rage expressed in them is not about revenge. The voices of the characters are the expressions and thoughts of people who for so long thought of themselves as helpless. They work like hell like the proverbial expression: "Monkey work, baboon draw" that benefits only the rich and powerful in society. These abuses and hypocrisies are attributes of "man's inhumanity" that are found in the pages of TIPOSAH. Indeed, Nyanseor's poems cover the entire human spectrum. He is not afraid to confront the sickening evil that lurks within human nature and the events that unfold when the malevolence is unleashed. His poems on pure, unadulterated evil reflect his fearless stance on describing and deploring the evils in human nature. In fact, TIPOSAH offers an accurate, candid view of the events that unfold around us. The glossary is full of translations of Liberian words and phrases like, KETEHKPOH (short person), FOOT TO FOOT (follow closely), POOR BOY (ordinary guy), NYAMANYAMA (grouping of different things), CORFRADOMA (God damn it), etc., reminiscent of our past. There are also titles like: Patriots or Craky People; Liberia, the Beautiful; We Too, Were Created; An Open Letter to Africans; Thank You Mom; People Will Always Gossip; Love at First Sight; Conversation in Waterside English; Another Woman's Husband; Big Shot Followed My Woman; When Things Chakla; My Vai Shirt, etc. TIPOSAH analyzes the love for humanity and the unbridled purity of the one global village we share. The highlights are full of the complexity of the human spirit; and yet, there is celebration with love and affection that is found within all of us. Nyanseor's poems provide deep insight into the positive and negative aspects of our human nature. His knowledge and deep comprehension of human tendencies shines throughout his works. This book is a treasure worth having and reading, keeping and protecting.
Pregnant in the Time of Ebola
Title | Pregnant in the Time of Ebola PDF eBook |
Author | David A. Schwartz |
Publisher | Springer |
Total Pages | 487 |
Release | 2019-01-15 |
Genre | Medical |
ISBN | 9783319976365 |
This comprehensive account of the deadliest Ebola outbreak in history examines its devastating effects on West Africa’s most vulnerable populations: pregnant women and children. Noted experts across disciplines assess health care systems’ responses to the epidemic in Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leone, emphasizing key areas such as pregnancy, prenatal services, childbirth, neonatal care, and survivor health among pregnant and non-pregnant women. The 30 chapters hone in on gender-based social issues exacerbated during the outbreak, from violence against women and girls to barriers to female education. At the same time, chapters pinpoint numerous areas for service delivery and policy improvements for more coordinated, effective, and humane actions during future pandemics. A sampling of the topics: Ebola virus disease: perinatal transmission and epidemiology Comprehensive clinical care for children with Ebola virus disease Maternal and reproductive rights: Ebola and the law in Liberia Ebola-related complications for maternal, newborn, and child health service delivery and utilization in Guinea The Ebola epidemic halted female genital cutting in Sierra Leone—temporarily Maternity care for Ebola at Médecins Sans Frontières centers Stigmatization of pregnant women with and without Ebola Exclusion of women and infants from Ebola treatment trials Role of midwives during the Ebola epidemic Pregnant in the Time of Ebola is a powerful resource for public health specialists, anthropologists, social scientists, physicians, epidemiologists, nurses, midwives, and governmental and non-governmental agency staff studying the effects of the epidemic on women and children as a result of the most widespread Ebola outbreak to date.
Africa
Title | Africa PDF eBook |
Author | Sanford J. Ungar |
Publisher | Touchstone |
Total Pages | 578 |
Release | 1989 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 9780671675653 |
In this somewhat black narrative the author looks at Africa below the Sahara and concentrates on South Africa, Liberia, Nigeria, and Kenya.
In Monrovia, The River Visits The Sea
Title | In Monrovia, The River Visits The Sea PDF eBook |
Author | Wesley, Patricia Jabbeh |
Publisher | One More Book |
Total Pages | 29 |
Release | 2015-04-04 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0615739008 |
In this book, Wesley poetically explores Liberia's Mesurado River through the relationship of two siblings - Klon and Geede. Beautifully illustrated for children, the book tells the human story whilst exploring the wonders of the natural world.
Culture and Customs of Liberia
Title | Culture and Customs of Liberia PDF eBook |
Author | Ayodeji Olukoju |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
Total Pages | 177 |
Release | 2006-03-30 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 0313038457 |
Liberia has a strong connection to the United States in that it was founded by former slaves in 1822. Although Liberia had existed as an independent African nation and a symbol of hope to the African peoples under the rule of various colonial powers, its recent history has been bedeviled by a prolonged upheaval following a military coup d'etat in 1980. In this context, the narrative highlights the distinctiveness of Liberians in their negotiation of traditional indigenous and modern practices, and the changes wrought by Christianity and Western influences.