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Liberia - one nation, one people, one destiny embodies our diversity. We cannot reach this wholesomeness if we are not truthful to ourselves and know who we are; if we do not teach the next generations about our nation's past, the formation, and where it has landed us. Our future generations cannot make the same mistakes we made. Fate of the Unknown is a fictional story of hope and sober reflection that should unite all Liberians. Follow the story of: Frank Dan, eighth-generation son of a Dan king once disposed of by the sitting government in Monrovia during the formation of Liberia, grew up in poverty, not knowing the riches of his community and the influence of his last name.Ashmun, eighth-generation son of Jehdi Ashmun, was born in Liberia but denied citizenship and the opportunity to participate in government because of the color of his skin and/or his parents' nationality.Kelvin Benson, eight-generation son of settlers and son of the National Bank governor, grew up in Liberia, which saw no evil in the system until he saw the injustices against others.These three individuals decided to advocate for an inclusive Liberia. Can they succeed?

BOTTOM UP tells the story of a West African young man from Liberia, sharing in chronological order his experiences, challenges, mistakes, failures, perseverance, alteration, and success. Mac Nelson began serving humanity at an early age in his life. This book focuses on twenty-seven youthful years of his life.On July 26, 2015, Nelson won the Global Youth Icon Award at the International Youth NGO's Summit held in Chennai, India.

Dozens of challenging fun games and puzzles from the Adventures at Camp Pootie-Cho. Try your hand at Mazes, Crosswords, Coloring Activities, Secret Codes, Word Search, Sudokus, and much more!

It's fun having a dog, but there's nothing funny about keeping the dog out of trouble. Applecat has chewed Lydia's favorite book to shreds and could be sent away. Ian has to decide if he should Tell or Not. He loves his dog, but it's hard keeping Applecat's secret.

"Adventures at Camp Pootie-Cho" takes readers into the tropical Liberian rainforest to learn from its special animal campers. In this adventure, it's Field Day. Solo Dawg and Zaq Lyons become team captains. As they race through different obstacles, the campers must choose to move quickly or stick together. See which animals make it and which ones don't, in this fun story about teamwork. On your mark. Get set. Go!

"Be on the lookout for an escaped robber who is armed and dangerous. Anyone who sees him must call the police immediately." The terrifying announcement on the radio about Black Cat was alarming, but 11-yr-old Gonty and his younger sister, Layeveh, had no idea what was going on. They were too busy doing what boys and girls their age do; playing with their friends or were at school. As the drama unfolded in the community, the brother-sister team witty observations and clever actions soon led to the capture of Liberia's most notorious criminal. Even the police chief was impressed, making them heroes.

Under Ducor Skies is a reflective journey across lost childhood, war, arduous youth, and caged dreams, to a time of soaring peace, where bullets are finally silenced, with an even greater battle left to silence within. In a town that is a shadow of its previous self, and everything around you tells you that you'll fail, how do you keep the shredded pieces of hope alive?Under Ducor Skies mirrors life in its various forms-love, growth, adventure, everyday happenings and experiences of people, near and far - known and unknown. You'll be entertained, inspired, provoked, and pushed to think beyond the layers of what seems ordinary. It is a voyage of dreamers and wanderers, who've held onto the tattered threads of their dreams; pushing beyond limitations and challenges, to make something of themselves.Readers will be given a front row seat into Ducor, the city of dreams, through the authors' lens. They'll enjoy the openness, depth, vulnerability, and ease with which she shares each poem. Together, they'll open old scars, mend wounds, laugh, cry, heal and rise. The girl power-themed poems are particularly armed with the right ingredients to give any woman, or girl, back her power, and inspire her to elevate to her most authentic and exceptional self. Leave all your worries, fears and doubts at the door of this book, losing yourself in every page, exploring, rediscovering and emerging as a wholesome you. It's time to weave stories we've long held close to our hearts; those that inspire, challenge, and keep us thriving, in spite of all the crooked paths we tread Under Ducor Skies.

Eight-year-old Lydia is separated from her family during the civil war. Through her bravery and self-initiative, she endured abuse from the woman who had rescued her. Lydia never gave up. She drew pictures, sang songs and recited poems to get through the hard times. Lydia was always brave.

This book serves as a mirror to Liberia and its creators; the failure and regrets, and possibly, a way forward. It is entertaining, and will hold your interest as this author brings to life the African continent engagement with other continents during, and after, the trans-Sahara trade. Mother Supreme created a world with hope and aspiration for man's existence, and designed a silver and golden Falcon to provide them the necessities for survival. Now that the world is filled with greed, strive, hypocrisy, and chaos mingling, producing a vortex of immoralities, evil hover over Ancient Fricano and spread its wings to the Negro Republic of Liberia. Mother Supreme has no choice but to prematurely send the Falcon to earth. Now, as greediness and unpatriotic characters choke the Falcon, Zulu Menya is sent, by Mother Supreme, to heal the country, and he presents the plan to the government. Would they accept it?

In this collection of seven imaginative short stories; themes represented in the work are of African and Liberian cultural influence. It seeks to explore within African settings the emotions of ordinary people when they face extraordinary situations. The emotions range from love, hate, greed, envy and fear. A New Chief for Gwapala, What the Moon Leaves Behind, Songs of the Pepper Birds, The Dowry of Virgins, Obikai's Heart, Common Threads, and Cries of the Pepper Birds.

This book explores how people, dissimilar in needs, ask for God's favor, for God's grace. Prayer (Message) is an intimate conversation with our God, a perfect and Holy God who welcomes pleas, complains, thanksgiving, and gratitude from everyone. We do ask, whether we are right or wrong, whether we understand or not; we only need to ask. But how does the Almighty God perceive our messages? How can anything perfect comes from an imperfect being? How exactly does he feel about them? In Message To God, Houngnikpo plunges into human minds, filters their hearts and narrates their emotions with humor and sensitivity.

The Good Manner Alphabets (how to be a super polite kid!), makes learning good manners as easy as the ABCs. This AWESOME 36-page book includes a Good Manners Certificate at the end, signed by Sapo! Each page will transform a child from an ordinary kid into an EXTRODINARY one. After all, people are not born with good manners, good manners have to be taught. And what better way to teach good manners than with the alphabets. Smaller children can memorize one line sentences, while older kids recite paragraphs.

Human history discloses the anger and despair that too often mar the lives of people. This is Lewis' second collection of short stories, beautifully illustrating real life challenges, great story line, and a sweet voice sure to woo readers. The stories provide a view into Liberia society one cannot get from the headlines, and written with perfect cultural rhythm that will bring readers to Liberia with the characters. Four Novellas make up this exciting book: In GOOD FATHER, a cassava farmer, hard-pressed to provide for his family, questions his teen son's dream of becoming a football star. His encounter with an American coach and a heart-to-heart conversation with his old father ensues the love a father feels for his son. In SWEET MOTHER, the fate of two strangers collides, Sundaymah Boye, a rape victim of the war with no desire for improving her life and Nick Anderson, a thirty-something year old African-American who is losing his life to cancer; what each has to offer is priceless. A vital moral lesson prevades in FIRESTONE, when a 15-year-old boy caught breaking and entering is taken to the path of opportunity rather than prison. In BELIEVE, divine power unites with human effort as Youwah Saytue's faith is tested by the threat of a lethal African black mamba.

A story of LOVE, RITUAL KILLINGS and JUSTICE. Writer/Publisher/Humanitarian Ophelia S. Lewis takes readers on an intimate journey into the lives of Heart Robbers and Heart Breakers. This riveting tale chronicles the journey of RJ, an Atlanta Lawyer, from the U.S. to Liberia in order to defend his father against a Ritual Killing accusation. Along the way he is exposed to secrets that took place in his father's native country of Liberia as well as in his own family. The main character, RJ, introduces readers to many of the issues that plague nations around the world; as well as many of the hopes and dreams they share.

Our culture and tradition are fading away with great speed. As one of our culture's components and ingredients, the original procedure for customary marriage is seriously on the verge of collapse. The practice of our traditional marriage procedures is diminishing by you and me mainly because of the introduction of western ideologies, and also by self-denial, our idleness, negligence, copy and paste ideology, abandonment of our vernacular, unwillingness to learn and teach others, and many more vices. We have smothered important traditions for so long and in many diverse ways. If it continues, our children and future generations will create a new chapter of culture because the original prescribed ones will no longer be available for them to use. Keeping our culture isn't limited to the Jorquelleh Kpelle tribe but the rest of the 16 tribes in Liberia. This book is a start. A Guide to Customary Marriage Among the Jorquelleh Kpelle People will be necessary for generations to come.

Liberia history factbook for elementary school students and a good reference tool for anyone.