• Prince of Monkeys

    Growing up in middle-class Lagos, Nigeria during the late 1980s and early 1990s, Ihechi forms a band of close friends in his neighbourhood. They discover Lagos together as teenagers whose differing ideologies come to the fore over everything from film to football, Fela Kuti to God, sex to politics. They remain close-knit until Ihechi’s girlfriend, is killed in an anti-government riot.

    Exiled by his concerned mother, Ihechi moves in with his uncle’s family, where he struggles to find himself outside his former circle of friends. Ihechi eventually finds success by leveraging his connection with a notorious prostitution linchpin and political heavyweight, and earning favour among the ruling elite.

    But just as Ihechi is about to make his final ascent into the elite political class, he encounters his childhood friends and experiences a crisis of conscience that forces him to question his motives and who he wants to be. Nnamdi Ehirim’s debut novel, Prince of Monkeys is a lyrical, reflective glimpse into Nigerian life, religion, and politics at the end of the twentieth century.

  • Check The FATS: Eliminate Chronic Diseases

    The world is in a global obesity epidemic and this is associated with thousands of chronic diseases. At the root cause of excess body weight or obesity is diet high in caloric content, ultra-processed foods padded with sugars, salt, and fat as well as sedentary lifestyle. Our goal then is to consume healthy nutritious foods and avoid excess caloric intake in the first place. Yet, many dietary approaches as well as exercise regime only provide short-term solutions and conventional treatment of chronic diseases at best can only manage these conditions. The challenge with modern dietary intervention and physical activity clearly indicates that the current obesity epidemic defies simple solutions.

    In Check the Fats: Eliminate Chronic Diseases, Dr. Bernard Kwabi-Addo discusses how the human body has designed complex and integrated metabolic process that involves several factors such as hormones, gut microbiome, circadian rhythm/sleep pattern, genetic traits, and exposures to the current obesogenic environment in regulating energy intake from diet and energy expenditure as well as energy storage in the form of fat. Thus, disruption in any of these processes can and do contribute to obesity and chronic diseases. Check the Fats then discusses lessons from our ancestors who did not have chronic diseases and presents the scientific evidence in support of the role of poor dietary components and sedentary lifestyle and their association with chronic diseases whereas healthy dietary interventions can reverse and even eliminate chronic diseases.

  • Single and Satisfied

    Many singles think that the main goal at this season of their lives is to look for someone with whom they can start an exclusive romantic relationship. They actually think that they will experience true satisfaction when they start dating. No wonder many young people are in premature romantic relationships, many of which are unhealthy. Yet, many more young people are still rushing into romantic relationships, although most of these relationships, if not all, fail eventually. Interestingly, however, the season of singleness is a very privileged season that comes with many wonderful opportunities. In Single and Satisfied (the first of the Waiting and Gaining Series), you will be exposed to information that will help you become a satisfied-single young person while giving you the right foundation needed to start a marriage-driven romantic relationship at the right time.

  • Dating and Satisfied

    Written from the deepest parts of their hearts, Dating and Satisfied (the second of the Waiting and Gaining series) captures the story of how Alex and Gloria’s great friendship metamorphosed into a beautiful love story in the midst of long distance. Each chapter captures a part of their story while extrapolating great principles in the process. This book will expose the reader to truthful, realistic, relevant and practical ideas. It is primarily intended for the single- closed up, ready to mingle, dating or engaged- Christian. Nonetheless, it has a lot to offer any other person too.

  • Oxford Street, Accra: City Life and the Itineraries of Transnationalism

    In Oxford Street, Accra, Ato Quayson analyzes the dynamics of Ghana’s capital city through a focus on Oxford Street, part of Accra’s most vibrant and globalized commercial district. He traces the city’s evolution from its settlement in the mid-seventeenth century to the present day. He combines his impressions of the sights, sounds, interactions, and distribution of space with broader dynamics, including the histories of colonial and postcolonial town planning and the marks of transnationalism evident in Accra’s salsa scene, gym culture, and commercial billboards.

    Quayson finds that the various planning systems that have shaped the city—and had their stratifying effects intensified by the IMF-mandated structural adjustment programs of the late 1980s—prepared the way for the early-1990s transformation of a largely residential neighborhood into a kinetic shopping district. With an intense commercialism overlying, or coexisting with, stark economic inequalities, Oxford Street is a microcosm of historical and urban processes that have made Accra the variegated and contradictory metropolis that it is today.

    “Oxford Street, Accra offers a fresh portrait of a rising African metropolis by one of the most original and skilled critics of the African condition. Deeply researched and packed with detail and bold in scope and analysis, Oxford Street, Accra is a unique addition to the growing body of work on contemporary African Urbanism. This extraordinary book shows the extent to which the future of urban theory might well lie in the global South.” – Achille Mbembe, author of Critique de la raison négre.

    KEY SELLING POINTS:

    • Oxford Street, Accra is a must-buy as an invaluable companion and compass for both newcomers and returning visitors to Accra.
    • Oxford Street, Accra was chosen as one of the ‘UK Guardian’s 10 Best City Books of the World in 2014.’
    • Oxford Street, Accra was also the Co-Winner of ‘The Urban History Association’s Top Award in the International Category For Books Published About World Cities in 2013 – 2014.’
    • Oxford Street, Accra contains an encyclopedic knowledge of the City of Accra, tracing the city’s evolution from its settlement in the mid-seventeenth century to the present day.
    • The book offers a microcosm of historical and urban knowledge of the making of the city that have transformed Accra into the sophisticated metropolis that is it today.
  • Faith of Our Fathers: A Call to Contend for the Christian Faith

    A glance through the Bible reveals a call for God’s people not only to believe and live the gospel but also to safeguard the gospel and ensure that it is passed on to the next generation without distortion or contamination. Indeed, the fiercest battle of the Christian faith has been the battle against error and false teachers. It is against this background that God wants you to contend for the faith which was once and for all delivered to the saints. This book will help you do that effectively.

  • Yes I Do (Vol. 2): Living Happily Ever After

    YES I DO Volume II is about building a healthy Christian family which has to be anchored on Christ and on an equally healthy marriage. What a healthy family is and its benefits to members are outlined in this book.

    A novel concept called “THE MYSTICAL TRIPOD” which represents three basic factors (oneness or unity, mutual love and mutual respect) required to sustain Christian marriages has been introduced and used to discuss four major topics which are critical for blissful marriages.

    “Interpersonal relationships” – This tackles how Christian couples can understand and relate to each other as they live together.

    “Managing Family Resources”: This discusses in great detail how family material resources should be jointly owned and shared to ensure optimum use to promote understanding and to eliminate stress.

    “Responsibilities and Roles of Spouses and Children”: The book teaches that with the application of the “Mystical Tripod” the responsibilities should be as mandated by the Holy Scriptures and should make the spouses compete to outdo each other in serving the interest of the family.

    “Sex, Child Bearing and Christian Parenting”: Sex is projected as very central to marriage from the scripture; the details are therefore discussed and mutual support in raising children is encouraged. The principles for effective Christian parenting and step-parenting are also outlined.

     

  • Yes I Do (Vol. 1): Bone of my Bone – Discovering Your Soul Mate

    “YES I DO” Volume I presents comprehensive teachings, sound pieces of information, advice and safety precautions. The pitfalls in establishing marital relationships have been discussed; exposing fraudsters in the system.

    It does not only seek to build the spirituality of readers through the scriptures provided but also make a compelling case for them to develop their life and employable skills as a means of raising their personal values and improving their chances of getting a higher calibre of suitors.

    The unmarried, are mentored and fully equipped with practical ways to market themselves, to search and to connect with the opposite sex. The expected outcome is that readers will know what to look out for and how to look for it in a would-be partner.

    How to engage in effective Christian courtship that will lead to a fulfilling Christian marriage has also been dealt with in great detail – with the introduction of the “Soul mate session” an exciting courtship spiritual workshop to be held by partners.

    It gives insights about common sources of conflict in marriages to forewarn and forearm readers and also suggests ways to forestall some of them during the search for suitors.

    Common questions that bother young Christians have also been answered and illustrations given.

    The basic teachings of the Catholic Church relating to marriage and divorce have also been discussed so that aspirants to the Christian marriage will know exactly what they are getting into.

    It is recommended for all those involved in the formation of the youth; at home church or institutions.

  • New Scientist: The Origin of (almost) Everything

    Introduction by Professor Stephen Hawking.

    When Edwin Hubble looked into his telescope in the 1920s, he was shocked to find that nearly all of the galaxies he could see through it were flying away from one another. If these galaxies had always been travelling, he reasoned, then they must, at some point, have been on top of one another. This discovery transformed the debate about one of the most fundamental questions of human existence – how did the universe begin?

    Every society has stories about the origin of the cosmos and its inhabitants, but now, with the power to peer into the early universe and deploy the knowledge gleaned from archaeology, geology, evolutionary biology and cosmology, we are closer than ever to understanding where it all came from. In The Origin of (almost) EverythingNew Scientist explores the modern origin stories of everything from the Big Bang, meteorites and dark energy, to dinosaurs, civilisation, timekeeping, belly-button fluff and beyond.

    From how complex life evolved on Earth, to the first written language, to how humans conquered space, The Origin of (almost) Everything offers a unique history of the past, present and future of our universe.

  • Contemporary Parenting

    In this current era, women have had to take up jobs to support the home, especially in roles formerly dominated by men. In order to juggle the responsibilities of work and motherhood, the need to assign some responsibilities to caregivers or nannies is gradually gaining grounds. This book explores the contemporary phenomenon of engaging nannies and domestic assistants as a component of contemporary parenting and in addition, shares some best practices on how to prepare to do so more effectively.

    The book has extensive discussions on behavioral needs and developmental stages in children. It also captures the influence of technology and social media on children, effects of strained parental relationships on children and parenting children with special needs. It further touches on parenting in a world of changing sexual orientations.

    This book is well researched and beneficial to parents, guardians and those planning to have children. It is a page turner and highly recommended to everyone.

  • Overcoming Infertility: What to Do When Childbirth Delays

    Overcoming Infertility: What to Do When Childbirth Delays is very practical as it has interviews from couples that have struggled to have children for years but have overcome the challenge. It brings to the fore practical experiences of those who are still struggling to bear children and couples who have adopted children and the issues they have encountered thereafter. There are also interviews with obstetricians and senior gynaecologists, counsellors and men of God who have been supportive to couples who find themselves in this situation.

    This book tackles topics like childlessness, causes of infertility and treatment, scientific explanation of pregnancy, how society perceives childlessness as a woman’s problem, consequences of delayed childbirth, biblical assurances and possibilities of childbirth for everyone. Other topics include surrogacy and adoption, coping strategies against societal expectations and ridicule. It also delves into the use of herbal medicine for the treatment of infertility issues; the pros and cons. It contains a dose of supportive and self-help strategies on how the delay can be managed and how couples can live their lives without undue stress.

    It is an advocacy tool that seeks to create awareness on the subject of infertility, support mechanisms available, treatment options and how society should be supportive, accommodative and sympathetic to the woes of couples struggling to have children. This material is useful for and not limited to counselling sessions, for couples struggling to have children, pastors, libraries, fertility centers and everyone.

  • General Acheampong: The Life and Times of Ghana’s Head of State (Hardcover)

    A magnificent book…brilliant in shedding light on some of the most important but little known dark passages in our national history…worth reading by anybody who truly seeks knowledge about our recent past.

  • Navigating Life Anthology: Mindset, Identity & Relationships

    16 Incredible Stories from Phenomenal Ambassadors of Hope.

    From surviving rape to navigating an identity crisis,
    From managing suicidal thoughts to learning how to be a teenage mother,
    From facing family eviction to learning to forgive family betrayal…

    Comes a moving collection of real-life stories that follow the raw emotional and courageous stories of 16 women as they share how they’ve navigated the complexities of life. You won’t be able to put it down.

    A new compilation of stories, of how God brought purpose out of pain – 16 Authors share in their own words, how they navigated pivotal moments in their life in EVOLVE: A Navigating Life Anthology.

    The Authors:
    Deborah Grant Be Careful What You Let Yourself Believe: Navigating Rejection

    Shevonne Carvey Trusting God: Navigating An Unconventional Family

    Dr Carmen McPherson A Leadership Tale: Navigating Leadership

    Rev. Jassica Castillo-Burley Answering The Call: Navigating Ordination

    Rona Anderson Navigating Boldness

    Nadine Forde Surviving Sexual Assault: Navigating Heartbreak To God’s Love

    Julie Braham No Tears: Navigating My Dream

    Lara Samuel It Is All In The Mind: Navigating Mindsets

    Rhonda Ioniez Happy Ever After? Navigating Marriage Crisis

    Claudette Samuel From Abuse To Self Love: Navigating Bad Relationships

    Told By Dawn Thomas Wallace (Daughter) Missionary Winnifred Thomas: Navigating A Life Of Service

    Lilian Wangari Power Of Forgiving Family: Navigating Forgiveness

    Charlene Brown Finding Love That Heals: Navigating Abuse

    Beryl Renaud-Brewster A Life Well Lived: Navigating Life The Trinidadian Way

    Patsy Grant No Lost Causes: Navigating Teenage Motherhood

    Gans Owolabi Debt Of Shame To Debt Of Gratitude: Navigating Difficult Conversations

  • Navigating Life Anthology: Health, Grief & Loss

    From surviving Leukaemia to starting a new life in a new country,
    From dealing with the murder of a child to navigating church hurts,
    From motherhood at 40 to learning to live differently after a near fatal car accident…

    Comes a moving collection of real-life stories that follow the raw emotional and courageous stories of 13 women as they share how they’ve navigated the complexities of life. You won’t be able to put it down.

    A new compilation of stories, of how God brought purpose out of pain – 13 Authors share in their own words, how they navigated pivotal moments in their life in EVOLVE: A Navigating Life Anthology.

    List of Authors:
    Paulette Morgan In Sickness And In Health: Navigating Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

    Janet McNish Knocked Down Before Lockdown: Navigating The Unexpected

    Charmaine Dawkins-Alder From Debt To Freedom: Navigating Financial Literacy

    Faith Mathangani Loss of Mum: Navigating Legacy

    Doreen Douglas Unexpected Blessings: Navigating The Course Of Life

    Simone Scott-Sawyer From Pain To Promise: Navigating Endometriosis

    Pauline Mcfarlane The Pain Of Suspending Grief: Navigating Grief

    Precious Jason Finding New Life After Leukemia: Navigating My Diagnosis

    Glynis Brewster Reframing Loss: Navigating Loss And Acceptance

    Shireen Morrison How Pain Gave Way To New Life And New Ventures: Navigating Suffering To Success

    Anika-Adél Barnes Woman of Faith: Navigating Authenticity

    Denise H Lawrence From Pain To Purpose: Navigating Miscarriage And Church Hurts

    Jose Kalanda Navigating Life Without Him

  • Serving Ghana: 70+ Everyday Ghanaian Indigenous Recipes for Hospitality with Step-by-Step Instructions (Hardcover)

    Full Colour Inside!

    Serving Ghana: 70+ Everyday Ghanaian Indigenous Recipes for Hospitality with Step-by-step Instructions is a Ghanaian standard recipe book. The book is written in everyday language but takes care of a number of professional à la carte food production concerns of the professional chef.

    With data collected through focus group discussions from thirteen ethnic groups as its basis, the book in addition to some nutritional information documents the recipes of popular indigenous soups, gravy, sauces and stews, grills and fries, one-pot dishes and carbohydrate accompaniments.

    The book will facilitate the teaching and learning of younger generations to appreciate and cook Ghanaian local cuisine.

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