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AFRICA LENI RIEFENSTAHL
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When she was in her early sixties, Leni Riefenstahl began traveling frequently to the African continent, where she has worked on various film and photography projects over the last half century. Her favorite destination was in Sudan, where she lived with and photographed the Nuba tribes people, learning their language and becoming their friend. The Nuba were a loving and peaceful people, who welcomed Riefenstahl as one of their own. Her images of the Nuba, as well as of the Dinka, Shilluk, Masai, and other tribes, are gathered in this monumental book. Riefenstahl remembers her experiences in Africa as the happiest moments in her life. Her beautiful, skilled photographs represent a landmark in the extraordinary career of the 20th century’s most unforgettable artistic pioneer. It includes an interview by Kevin Brownlow. There is an extensive bibliography and biography section.
Author: Leni Riefenstahl
ISBN:9783822847916
KES 5,790
AFRICAN COSMOS
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A groundbreaking scholarly publication, accompanying an exhibition organized by the National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution, African Cosmos: Stellar Arts brings together exceptional works of art, dating from ancient times to the present, and essays by leading scholars and contemporary artists to consider African cultural astronomy: creativity and artistic practice in Africa as it is linked to celestial bodies and atmospheric phenomena. African concepts of the universe are intensely personal, placing human beings in relation to the earth and sky, and with the sun, moon, and stars. At the core of creation myths and the foundation of moral values, celestial bodies are often accorded sacred capacities and are part of the “cosmological map” that allows humans to chart their course through life.
Author:Christine M. Kreamer
ISBN:9781580933438
KES 4,890
FACES OF AFRICA
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Award-winning photographers Carol Beckwith and Angela Fisher present an unparalleled collection of 250 photographs, drawn from their work over thirty years, revealing an inclusive look at the people and cultures of Africa.
This astounding collection of rare and intimate photographs depicts a lifetime of events and experiences from birth and coming-of-age to marriage and death from every part of Africa. These varied cultural “faces” are expressed in the rolling eyes and flashing teeth of the Wodaabe charm dancers of Niger, the colorful beaded bodices of the Dinka of Sudan, the striking painted faces of the Karo of Ethiopia, and countless people beaded, draped in beautiful cloth, and veiled to honor a special moment in life.
With their unique eye for Africa and its inhabitants, Beckwith and Fisher have created a moving, personal tribute to some of the most beautiful people on Earth.
Photographer (s):CAROL BECKWITH and ANGELA FISHER
ISBN:9781426204241
KES 2,090
FACES OF AFRICA ( LARGE)
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Award-winning photographers Carol Beckwith and Angela Fisher present an unparalleled collection of 250 photographs, drawn from their work over thirty years, revealing an inclusive look at the people and cultures of Africa.
This astounding collection of rare and intimate photographs depicts a lifetime of events and experiences from birth and coming-of-age to marriage and death from every part of Africa. These varied cultural “faces” are expressed in the rolling eyes and flashing teeth of the Wodaabe charm dancers of Niger, the colorful beaded bodices of the Dinka of Sudan, the striking painted faces of the Karo of Ethiopia, and countless people beaded, draped in beautiful cloth, and veiled to honor a special moment in life.
With their unique eye for Africa and its inhabitants, Beckwith and Fisher have created a moving, personal tribute to some of the most beautiful people on Earth.
Photographer(s): Carol Beckwith and Angela Fisher
ISBN:9780792268307
KES 2,990
Humans Of New York
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A Number One New York Times bestseller, Humans of New York began in the summer of 2010, when photographer Brandon Stanton set out on an ambitious project: to single-handedly create a photographic census of New York City. Armed with his camera, he began crisscrossing the city, covering thousands of miles on foot, all in his attempt to capture ordinary New Yorkers in the most extraordinary of moments. The result of these efforts was Humans of New York, a vibrant blog in which he featured his photos alongside quotes and anecdotes. The blog has steadily grown, gathering millions of devoted followers.
Humans of New York is the book inspired by the blog. With four hundred colour photos, including exclusive portraits and all-new stories, and a distinctive vellum jacket it is a stunning collection of images that will appeal not just to those who have been drawn in by the outsized personalities of New York, but to anyone interested in the breathtaking scope of humanity it displays. Heartfelt and moving, Humans of New York is a celebration of individuality and a tribute to the spirit of a city.
Author: Brandon Stanton
ISBN:9781250038821
KES 3,000
IMAGES OF ZANZIBAR
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Nairobi 5453FT
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Obama: An Intimate Portrait
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Relive the extraordinary Presidency of Barack Obama through White House photographer Pete Souza’s behind-the-scenes images and stories in this #1 New York Times bestseller–with a foreword from the President himself.
During Barack Obama’s two terms, Pete Souza was with the President during more crucial moments than anyone else–and he photographed them all. Souza captured nearly two million photographs of President Obama, in moments highly classified and disarmingly candid.
Obama: An Intimate Portrait reproduces more than 300 of Souza’s most iconic photographs with fine-art print quality in an oversize collectible format. Together they document the most consequential hours of the Presidency–including the historic image of President Obama and his advisors in the Situation Room during the bin Laden mission–alongside unguarded moments with the President’s family, his encounters with children, interactions with world leaders and cultural figures, and more.
Souza’s photographs, with the behind-the-scenes captions and stories that accompany them, communicate the pace and power of our nation’s highest office. They also reveal the spirit of the extraordinary man who became our President. We see President Obama lead our nation through monumental challenges, comfort us in calamity and loss, share in hard-won victories, and set a singular example to “be kind and be useful,” as he would instruct his daughters.
This book puts you in the White House with President Obama, and will be a treasured record of a landmark era in American history.
Author: Pete Souza
ISBN:9780316512589
KES 5,150
Shades of Benga
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Shades of Benga: The Story of Popular Music in Kenya delves into the foundations of modern Kenyan music, examining external influences from the English waltz to Afro Cuban Rumba and how they helped mould new music styles across Africa. Rumba was brought to Eastern Africa via the itinerant Congolese musicians Edouard Masengo and Jean Bosco Mwenda who’s intricate guitar-picking styles largely shaped the present Kenyan sound, with the Benga playing a dominant role.
Although dozens of works have been published over the years on various characteristics of popular music in Kenya – from conventional folk to hip hop – none captures the history of music and its players as authoritatively as Shades of Benga: The Story of Popular Music in Kenya. An informed study of some literary publications and academic papers on music immediately reveals that the writers, who frequently tend to be foreign ‘experts’, do not seek the opinions of pioneer musicians who helped shape the various genres of music. Their research is largely based on information obtained from sources that are readily available on the Internet but often not easily verifiable. As we wrote this book, we made every possible effort to engage with practitioners directly involved in creating and shaping benga in order to ensure that their collective voice remains the sole critical factor to placing the music in its proper perspective while simultaneously giving the other genres in Kenya their correct definition. We undertook the arduous task of meticulously putting together the content that would faithfully recount the remarkable story of the development of our music in a manner previously not attempted.
In an effort to make this 678-page book an easy read as well as eye catching, Shades of Benga: The Story of Popular Music in Kenya features over 400 pictures.
ISBN:6164001943132
KES 5,800
TEACH YOURSELF COMPLETE DUTCH CD
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Are you looking for a complete course in Dutch which takes you effortlessly from beginner to confident speaker? Whether you are starting from scratch, or are just out of practice, Complete Dutch will guarantee success!
Now fully updated to make your language learning experience fun and interactive. You can still rely on the benefits of a top language teacher and our years of teaching experience, but now with added learning features within the course and online.
The course is structured in thematic units and the emphasis is placed on communication, so that you effortlessly progress from introducing yourself and dealing with everyday situations, to using the phone and talking about work.
By the end of this course, you will be at Level B2 of the Common European Framework for Languages: Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.
Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and interactive features:
Author insights
Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author’s many years of experience.
Grammar tips
Easy-to-follow building blocks to give you a clear understanding.
Useful vocabulary
Easy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking.
Dialogues
Read and listen to everyday dialogues to help you speak and understand fast.
Pronunciation
Don’t sound like a tourist! Perfect your pronunciation before you go.
Test yourself
Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.
Extend your knowledge
Extra online articles to give you a richer understanding of the culture and history of Belgium.
Try this
Innovative exercises illustrate what you’ve learnt and how to use it.
Author: Gerdi Quist
ISBN:9781444102383
KES 3,890
Complete German with Two Audio CDs provides a clear and comprehensive approach to German, designed for anyone who wants reach an intermediate level in all four skills– reading, writing, listening and speaking
Author: Paul Coggle
ISBN:9781444177398
KES 4,290
Complete Russian is a comprehensive book and audio language course that takes you from beginner to intermediate level.The new edition of this successful course by an award-winning author, Daphne West, has been fully revised and is packed with new learning features to give you the language, practice and skills to communicate with confidence.- 20 learning units plus pronunciation section and word glossary- Discovery Method – figure out rules and patterns to make the language stick- Teaches the key skills – reading, writing, listening and speaking- Learn to learn – tips and skills on how to be a better language learner- Culture notes – learn about the people and places of Russia- Outcomes-based learning – focus your studies with clear aims- Authentic listening activities – everyday conversations give you a flavour of real spoken Russian- Test Yourself – see and track your own progress- Maps from A1 to B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languagesIn this pack you’ll get a 384-page book and two CDs of audio learning material (160 minutes).Also available: Get Started in Beginner?s Russian for Absolute Beginners (ISBN 9781444174892).Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years.
Author: Daphne West
ISBN:9781473602519
KES 4,750
Teach Yourself: Complete Spanish
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The complete course for a fun and effective way to learn Spanish. This best-selling course comprises a book and audio support which is easy to download to your MP3 player or iPod
Author: Juan Kattan- Ibarra
ISBN:9781444177213
KES 2,890
Are you looking for a complete course in Swahili which takes you effortlessly from beginner to confident speaker? Whether you are starting from scratch, or are just out of practice, Complete Swahili will guarantee success!
Now fully updated to make your language learning experience fun and interactive. You can still rely on the benefits of a top language teacher and our years of teaching experience, but now with added learning features.
The course is structured in thematic units and the emphasis is placed on communication, so that you effortlessly progress from introducing yourself and dealing with everyday situations, to using the phone and talking about work.
By the end of this course you will be at B1 of the Common European Framework (CEFR) for Languages: Can deal with most situations likely to arise in travelling in an area where the language is spoken and discuss daily life giving reasons and opinions
Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and interactive features:
Author Insights
Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author’s many years of experience.
Grammar Tips
Easy-to-follow building blocks to give you a clear understanding.
Useful Vocabulary
Easy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking.
Dialogues
Read and listen to everyday dialogues to help you speak and understand fast.
Pronunciation
Don’t sound like a tourist! Perfect your pronunciation before you go.
Test Yourself
Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.
Try this
Innovative exercises illustrate what you’ve learnt and how to use it.
Author: Joan Russell
ISBN:9781444105629
KES 5,790
Weapon
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A spectacular illustrated journey through 4,000 years of weaponry, Weapon: A Visual History of Arms and Armour is the most comprehensive visual reference charting the history of arms and armour worldwide. Follow the evolution of weaponry from stone maces to machine-guns, and discover the brutal history of the warriors who wielded them.
Drawing extensively on the treasures of the Royal Armouries Museum, this fully updated guide uniquely details the date, weight, size, and country of origin of these arms. Weapon showcases the function and history of key arms from across the world with fascinating photography, taking you on a journey to discover a wealth of weaponry from crossbows to samurai swords.
Delve into the brutal side of history and travel through 4,000 years of mighty weaponry.
ISBN:9780241257807
KES 3,590
Coffee has never been better, or more interesting, than it is today. Coffee producers have access to more varieties and techniques than ever before and we, as consumers, can share in that expertise to make sure the coffee we drink is the best we can find. Where coffee comes from, how it was harvested, the roasting process and the water used to make the brew are just a few of the factors that influence the taste of what we drink. Champion barista and coffee expert James Hoffmann examines these key factors, looking at varieties of coffee, the influence of terroir, how it is harvested and processed, the roasting methods used, through to the way in which the beans are brewed.
Country by country – from Bolivia to Zambia – he then identifies key characteristics and the methods that determine the quality of that country’s output. Along the way we learn about everything from the development of the espresso machine, to why strength guides on supermarket coffee are really not good news. This is the first book to chart the coffee production of over 35 countries, encompassing knowledge never previously published outside the coffee industry. For everyone who wants to understand more about coffee and its wonderful nuances and possibilities, this is the book to have.
Author: James Hoffman
ISBN:9781784724290
KES 2,890
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