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Afro-Muse: The Evolution of African-American Music    by Ian C. Dawkins Moore
Price: $1.99 USD. 20650 words. Published on December 24, 2009. .

The story of music making in early African societies and its importation to America. A review showing the musical influences of Africa onto America. Chapters includes: Africa's history, musicology, instruments,the middle passage, seasoning in the islands, new world Africans arrive with their music,conversion to Christianity, the spirituals, camp meetings,the blues and hip hop's real origins.
Once Upon a White Man - a memoir of War and Peace in Africa    by Graham Atkins
Price: $1.99 USD. 62700 words. Published on December 30, 2009. .

From the terrors of Rhodesia’s 1970’s bush war, to the final disintegration of Zimbabwe under Robert Mugabe, this is a traumatic account of a conflicted young man who experiences his life and homeland being torn asunder. Honest, revealing and deeply emotional. Offers intriguing insights into the dilemma faced by patriotic white Africans trapped in the march of politics and history
A Friend Made Me Remember    by Paul Bennett
Price: $3.99 USD. 28200 words. Published on January 4, 2010. .

Poems from the heart, mind and soul of Paul Bennett that will climb into your heart and grip your being. His words will lyrically touch each of your senses and passionately stroke your soul. He reveals strong feelings for family, children, his pride as a black man, respect for black women and compassion for people. He expresses unique racial empathy and political insight, not politically correct.
The Adventures of J.K Sampson - The Blackmailer    by Val Ezeokeke
Price: $2.99 USD. 16180 words. Published by MHT Publishing Co on January 6, 2010. .

The book features the exciting cases of J.K.Sampson – a fictional trial lawyer who specializes in murder cases. Working out of Lagos Nigeria, Sampson uses remarkable investigative skills and mastery of courtroom advocacy to solve murder mysteries.
Heart Of Diamonds: a novel of scandal, love, and death in the Congo    by Dave Donelson
Price: $4.99 USD. 96840 words. Published on January 8, 2010. .

Corruption at the highest levels, greed in the church and brutality among warring factions make the Congo a very dangerous place for television journalist Valerie Grey. Amid the bloody violence of that country's civil war, Grey uncovers a diamond-smuggling scheme that reaches from the heart of Africa to the White House by way of a famous American televangelist. Her goal: reveal it to the world.
African National Congress: A Documentary History of the Struggle Against Apartheid in South Africa    by Lenny Flank
Price: $9.99 USD. 83280 words. Published on January 16, 2010. .

A collection of historical documents from the African National Congress. The ANC, led by Nelson Mandela, Walter Sisulu, and Oliver Tambo, was, in partnership with the South African Communist Party and the Congress of South African Trade Unions, the core of the movement against the white supremacist Apartheid regime in South Africa.
Blue-eyed in Luhya-land    by Gunilla Fagerholm
Price: $2.99 USD. 121870 words. Published on January 27, 2010. .

A Swedish couple leaves a comfortable life in search of a better one. They pack their belongings in a shipping container and leave Sweden behind. They go to Africa to live without modern conveniences in a clay hut on a maize field. But life turns out difficult; corruption, tribal traditions and witchcraft hinder the blue-eyed couple in their efforts to help the suffering villagers.Photos included.
By Sheer Pluck    by Roger Kean
Price: $2.99 USD. 86700 words. Published on April 21, 2010. .

In 1873, orphaned at 15 and penniless, Frank Hargate, too proud to accept help from others, determines to make his own way in life and joins an explorer's expedition to darkest West Africa. Among new friends, he struggles against staggering odds to survive hostile nature, cannibals, disease and the bloody Ashanti war. From the horrors, a man aspiring to help others toward a better life is forged.
Légendes inédites d’Afrique    by Dallys-Tom Medali
Price: Free! 32270 words. Published on May 9, 2010. .

Speak French? Discover 40 great African tales in a wonderful universe. You will love it ! Les contes africains mélangent à l’infini histoires d’animaux et vie des hommes prédateurs ou victimes, un peu comme les anciennes fables de La Fontaine. Venez écouter les griots et sorciers d’Afrique vous narrer leurs plus belles histoires d'amour, de magie, de guerre et plus encore.
Perles et Pensées    by Dallys-Tom Medali
Price: Free! 11010 words. Published on May 9, 2010. .

Speak French? This is your book: 76 original poetries, (some are award-winners). You will be very surprised and inspired! La poésie prend des formes, saveurs et couleurs originales pour vous surprendre et surtout vous inspirer. Une décennie d’écriture lors de laquelle chaque poème est venu comme un cadeau des muses. Découvrez un auteur remarquable aux mots tissés de perles.