Bøger af Karen Jennings

A refugee washes up on the beach of an island inhabited only by Samuel, an old lighthouse keeper. Samuel is soon swept up in memories of his country suffering under colonisers, then fight for independence, only to fall under a dictator's rule. Now he wonders, to what lengths will a person go to ensure what is theirs will not be taken from them?

Join Karen and her trusty sidekick on a fun trip around Shikoku, the smallest of Japan's main islands. Visit castles, temples and gardens. Bathe in an Imperial onsen. Take a break from every day life to smell the sakura, stroll on a sunny beach, or splash through rainy day puddles. Learn about influential figures, see unexpected artwork, try local delicacies, and entertain yourself with a translation app. You've never read a travelogue like this before. It's a manga / blog springtime sakura adventure!

Deidre is a victim, of her family, her society, her history. That is how she sees herself, and so she feels free of all obligations, moral and practical. Until the police take her back to her family home...

So you're thinking about going to Tokyo? That's a great idea. And you're planning on seeing it all in a week? That's not such a great idea...Tokyo is HUGE! But One Week in Tokyo will help you work out where to go and what to see. With over 200 black and white photos (you'll see Japan in full colour when you get there), links to useful websites and maps, and lots of advice from a fellow tourist, this guide will enable you to make the most of your time in this interesting, sometimes frustrating, mega-city. When you're in need of a break from big-city life One Week in Tokyo will help you find rest and relaxation in lakeside resorts, or explore shrines, temples and historic buildings in nearby towns. There's practical advice on issues such as where to stay, when to go, how to use the train and subway lines, and how to find delicious food (even if you're vegan). There's also cultural advice on a range of topics from onsen etiquette to getting help if you're sick.

A dazzling collection from across the African continent and diaspora - here SHORT STORY DAY AFRICA has assembled the best nineteen stories from their 2013 competition. Food is at the centre of stories from authors emerging and established, blending the secular, the supernatural, the old and the new in a spectacular celebration of short fiction. Civil wars, evictions, vacations, feasts and romances - the stories we bring to our tables that bring us together and tear us apart.