From Adjoa to Zahara
From Adjoa to Zahara

Author: Julia Stewart

Publisher: Gramercy

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 9780517229217

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FROM ADJOA TO ZAHARA is a treasure trove for anyone looking for a unique name that evokes a rich heritage for a baby or an adult, as well as anyone interested in African culture. Here are more than 1000 names with pronunciation, meaning, gender, country of origin, and general background information, including: · Adwin — a Akan of Ghana male name meaning “artist” or “thinker” · Farida — a Muslim female name meaning “precious pearl, only one, unique” · Juma — a Swahili name for males born on Friday · Lomela — a river in central Zaire, and a name for girls · Mandisa — Xhosa of South Africa female name meaning “sweet” · Rakanja — a male name of the Muarusha people of Tanzania · Tanala — a girls’ name meaning “people of the forest,” a group from eastern Madagascar · Zesiro — a Buganda of Uganda name for the firstborn of twins Brimming with fascinating facts about the cultures and rulers of the vast and diverse African nation, FROM ADJOA TO ZAHARA offers, in addition to the myriad name suggestions, quotes, proverbs, and poems about names and birth. There is also a section on cross-cultural references and meanings for the many African names that share Arabic, Hebrew, Spanish, and other heritage. In the appendices is a list of modern African rulers, a list of suggested reading and places to go for further research, and a description of several African language families. Also included is practical information on changing names, including naming trends and the legalities of name changing. There is even a section on fun and silly African names for children, cherished friends, or pets. This comprehensive and fascinating book is an invaluable guide to the incredibly diverse names from the vast and varied African continent.

Centered
Centered

Author: Kaleena Sales

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2023-10-24

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 1797226932

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A rich, inclusive, contemporary, and global look at design diversity, past and present, through essays, interviews, and images curated by design educator and advocate Kaleena Sales. As the design industry reexamines its emphasis on Eurocentric ideologies and wrestles with its conventional practices, Centered advocates for highlighting and giving a voice to the people, places, methods, ideas, and beliefs that have been eclipsed or excluded by dominant design movements. Curated by Kaleena Sales, a powerful voice and noted advocate for diversity in the design community, the thirteen essays and interviews in this volume feature important and underrepresented design work and projects, both historical and present-day, including: Gee's Bend Quilters, by Stephen Child and Isabella D'Agnenica A Chinese Typographic Archive, by YuJune Park and Caspar Lam Indigenous Sovereignty and Design: An Interview with Sadie Red Wing (Her Shawl is Yellow) The Truck Art of India, by Shantanu Suman New Lessons from the Bauhaus: An Interview with Ellen Lupton Vocal Type: An Interview with Tré Seals Decolonizing Graphic Design, A Must, by Cheryl D. Miller And more Filled with striking visuals from a range of global designers, Centered is a must-read and must-have for design practitioners, educators, students, and anyone interested in expanding narratives and gaining a more inclusive understanding of design diversity and its impact on culture.

"I Had a Dream to Finish School"

Author: Elin Martínez

Publisher:

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 109

ISBN-13: 9781623134419

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"The report, "'I Had a Dream to Finish School': Barriers to Secondary Education in Tanzania," examines obstacles, including some rooted in outmoded government policies, that prevent more than 1.5 million adolescents from attending secondary school and cause many students to drop out because of poor quality education. The problems include a lack of secondary schools in rural areas, an exam that limits access to secondary school, and a discriminatory government policy to expel pregnant or married girls"--Publisher's description.

Afrikan Alphabets
Afrikan Alphabets

Author: Saki Mafundikwa

Publisher: Mark Batty Publisher

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780977282760

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Due to popular demand for the first edition, Mark Batty Publisher proudly announces a reissue of this title in paperback. Because the book sets the record straight about how colonial powers suppressed the rich cultural and artistic histories of Afrikan alphabets, this title should appeal to individual readers as well as schools and universities. Both entertaining and anecdotal, Afrikan Alphabets presents a wealth of highly graphical, attractive and inspiring illustrations. Writing systems across the Afrikan continent and the Diaspora are analyzed and illustrated; syllabaries, paintings, pictographs, ideographs and symbols are compared and contrasted. This colourful, extensively illustrated and informative visual journey will be of interest to everyone seeking inspiration from, or more information about, Afrikan culture and art.

Library Journal
Library Journal

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 948

ISBN-13:

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Includes, beginning Sept. 15, 1954 (and on the 15th of each month, Sept.-May) a special section: School library journal, ISSN 0000-0035, (called Junior libraries, 1954-May 1961). Also issued separately.

African Proverbs and Wisdom
African Proverbs and Wisdom

Author: Julia Stewart

Publisher:

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780758202987

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Over many centuries, the African people have offered the world an abundance of proverbs, fables, riddles, songs and poetry that have been passed down orally from generation to generation. Now this comprehensive collection carries readers on a journey of cultural discovery, offering meaningful, often poetic words as a source of learning and inspiration. With an entry for each day, this lovely volume conveys the depth of diversity of African people and provides a commemoration of Africa's rich cultural heritage.

1,001 African Names
1,001 African Names

Author: Julia Stewart

Publisher: Citadel Press

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 230

ISBN-13: 9780806517377

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Offers names for African-Americans to use in naming children or as substitutes for their own western names.

Ultimate Toolbox
Ultimate Toolbox

Author: Dawn Ibach

Publisher: Alderac Entertainment Group (AEG)

Published: 2009-09

Total Pages: 400

ISBN-13: 9781594720604

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My First Amharic Dictionary
My First Amharic Dictionary

Author: kasahorow

Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub

Published: 2013-04-01

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 9781484012758

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Amharic for children! My First Amharic Dictionary is a picture book for introducing your multilingual child to Amharic and English. It has over 50 every day objects to point at and share with your baby. Daddy can teach in Amharic and Mummy in English. Each every day object is also illustrated to help make the connection with the real world. You can let toddlers colour in the illustrations too. Older children can practice their writing skills by filling in the included workbook. Discover the world in Amharic and English together with your multilingual child. Suitable for children 0 to 7 years old.