My Zambian Folktales and Geo-Tales
My Zambian Folktales and Geo-Tales

Author: Mulamba Chibesakunda

Publisher: Europa Edizioni

Published: 2024-03-24

Total Pages: 41

ISBN-13:

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My Zambian Folktales and Geo-Tales is composed of a series of folk and geographical tales that lead us to discover the culture and nature of Zambia. It tells us the story of a little princess who lived in a kingdom in northern Zambia and during a journey she met many animals and faced some difficulties. It continues with sixteen rivers fighting against the Chambeshi River for control of a vast territory. We then meet a young angel who must learn to use his sword to create lightning and thunder. It tells of the friendship between two friends and the threat of a hippopotamus, described as a very dangerous and aggressive animal, telling the importance of friendship and personal sacrifice to help others. Finally, we see how the Earth itself complains about the negative effects of pollution and human action on the environment. Dr A. Mulamba Chibesakunda is a Zambian, born in Ndola and raised in Lusaka. She finished her Medical studies at Kharkiv National Medical University in Ukraine and has worked in Zambia for more than 10 years. She has taught children from all walks of life about the bible and has participated in donations of reading books to different government and community schools. She hopes to pass on wise teachings to the next generations through her stories.

African Tales
African Tales

Author: Gcina Mhlophe

Publisher: Barefoot Books

Published: 2019-09-01

Total Pages: 99

ISBN-13: 1782854444

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This anthology includes eight traditional tales from all over Africa. Sumptuous hand-sewn collage artwork decorated with African beads adorns these unforgettable tales of bravery, wisdom, wit and heroic deeds

The Black Leopard
The Black Leopard

Author: Will Burrard-Lucas

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2021-04-20

Total Pages: 218

ISBN-13: 1797203584

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This inspiring book tells the story of a photographer's journey to find the mysterious black leopard. There are few creatures as gorgeous and elusive as the black leopard. In Africa, these magnificent cats are so rare as to be the stuff of legend. Will Burrard-Lucas's love for leopards began during his childhood in Tanzania and propelled him into a career as a wildlife photographer. In his quest to create intimate portraits of animals, he developed innovative technology, including a remotely controlled camera buggy and a high quality camera trap system for photographing nocturnal creatures. Then, one day in 2018, he heard about sightings of a young African black leopard in Kenya and with the help of people from the local community, he succeeded in capturing a series of high-quality photographs of the elusive cat. In this compelling and visually stunning book, Burrard-Lucas tells his story of creativity, entrepreneurship, and passion for wild animals, alongside awe-inspiring images of lions, elephants, and the black leopard itself. • STAR WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER: Will Burrard-Lucas's passion for nature and expertise in camera technology have earned him coverage from National Geographic, The New York Times, and the BBC—and over 1 million fans enjoy his breathtaking work online. • NATURE'S HIDDEN WONDERS: Black leopards are individual animals in whom a gene mutation results in excess melanin and an elegant black coat. Most are found in Southeast Asia, where lush vegetation offers them camouflage. In the semiarid shrub lands of Africa, black leopards are extraordinarily rare. Burrard-Lucas's images—showing these beautiful creatures prowling their territory under cover of night—are vivid reminders of nature's hidden wonders. • INCREDIBLE STORY: This is an adventure story that takes place in remote and wild corners of Africa. It reveals Burrard-Lucas's devotion, vision, and innovation that led to him capturing photos that are not only incredibly rare, but also breathtakingly beautiful. Perfect for: • Aspiring and professional photographers • Photography buffs • Nature and animal lovers • Big cat enthusiasts • Conservationists • National Geographic readers • Fans of memoir and adventure stories • Travelers to Eastern and Southern Africa

The Ghanaian Goldilocks
The Ghanaian Goldilocks

Author: Tamara Pizzoli

Publisher: Love228

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 42

ISBN-13: 9780996001601

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Set in Accra, Ghana, The Ghanaian Goldilocks is a modern twist on the classic Goldilocks fairytale. Like traditional kente cloth, West African culture and themes are woven seamlessly into the story of a boy with sun lightened hair named Kofi, better known to his friends and family as Goldilocks. Like the Goldilocks in the traditional tale, Kofi has been known to get into some trouble here and there, but it's an unexpected visit to a neighbor's house that teaches him a valuable lesson of a lifetime.

Walking the Bowl
Walking the Bowl

Author: Chris Lockhart

Publisher: Harlequin

Published: 2022-02-15

Total Pages: 313

ISBN-13: 036971881X

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A New York Times Notable Book An NPR Best Book of the Year For readers of Behind the Beautiful Forevers and Nothing to Envy, this is a breathtaking real-life story of four street children in contemporary Zambia whose lives are drawn together and forever altered by the mysterious murder of a fellow street child. Based on years of investigative reporting and unprecedented fieldwork, Walking the Bowl immerses readers in the daily lives of four unforgettable characters: Lusabilo, a determined waste picker; Kapula, a burned-out brothel worker; Moonga, a former rock crusher turned beggar; and Timo, an ambitious gang leader. These children navigate the violent and poverty-stricken underworld of Lusaka, one of Africa’s fastest growing cities. When the dead body of a ten-year-old boy is discovered under a heap of garbage in Lusaka’s largest landfill, a murder investigation quickly heats up due to the influence of the victim’s mother and her far-reaching political connections. The children’s lives become more closely intertwined as each child engages in a desperate bid for survival against forces they could never have imagined. Gripping and fast-paced, the book exposes the perilous aspects of street life through the eyes of the children who survive, endure and dream there, and what emerges is an ultimately hopeful story about human kindness and how one small good deed, passed on to others, can make a difference in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds.

Culture and Customs of Zambia
Culture and Customs of Zambia

Author: Scott D. Taylor

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2006-10-30

Total Pages: 169

ISBN-13: 0313027641

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Zambia stands out in Africa as one of the continent's most peaceful countries. In its early years as an independent state, Zambia became a regional bulwark against imperialism and colonial domination and South African apartheid. Today, it stands out as an important example of Africa's recent democratization, experiencing both incredible success as well as some notable setbacks. The country is also one of the most urbanized in Sub-Saharan Africa. As a result of this urban influx, Zambia's diverse ethno-linguistic groups interact regularly. Moreover, many contemporary Zambian households, especially those in cities, are also exposed to the media, technology, and influences of western urbanized cultures, from Internet cafes to hip hop music. The interesting ways that tradition and modernity conflict and combine in contemporary Zambia are prime considerations in this book. This book explores Zambia's culture, with an eye toward its historical experiences and its particular endowments. It focuses on how traditional and modern interact, and sometimes collide, in the country through topics such as religion, gender roles and family, cuisine, the arts, literature, and more. The major groups are examined to give the reader an idea about how many Zambians live.

African Folktales in the New World
African Folktales in the New World

Author: William Russell Bascom

Publisher:

Published: 1992-11-22

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13:

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"These essays . . . are of immense importance to anyone interested in the issues of origins and folklore texts." —Choice " . . . this is Bascom at his best. . . . an attractive and full-bodied book." —Fabula These essays, devoted to traditional narratives found in Africa and in the New World, represent the last major research project of William Bascom (1912-1981), eminent authority on African art and folklore—his intention was to demonstrate the African roots of African American folktales.

Ajapa the Tortoise
Ajapa the Tortoise

Author: Margaret Baumann

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2012-06-11

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 0486149684

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Long before people could turn to books for instruction and amusement, they relied upon storytellers for answers to their questions about life. Africa boasts a particularly rich oral tradition, in which the griot — village historian — preserved and passed along cultural beliefs and experiences from one generation to the next. This collection of 30 timeless fables comes from the storytellers of Nigeria, whose memorable narratives tell of promises kept and broken, virtue rewarded, and treachery punished. Ajapa the Tortoise — a trickster, or animal with human qualities — makes frequent appearances among the colorful cast of talking animals. In "Tortoise Goes Wooing," he learns a valuable lesson in friendship and sharing. Ajapa's further adventures describe how, among other things, he became a chief, acquired all of the world's wisdom, saved the king, tricked the lion, and came to be bald. Recounted in simple but evocative language, these ancient tales continue to enchant readers and listeners of all ages.