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This is not a book about charismatic visionary leaders. It is not about visionary product concepts or visionary products or visionary market insights. Nor is it about just having a corporate vision.
This is a book about something far more important, enduring, and substantial. This is a book about visionary companies." So write Jim Collins and Jerry Porras in this groundbreaking book that shatters myths, provides new insights, and gives practical guidance to those who would like to build landmark companies that stand the test of time.
Drawing upon a six-year research project at the Stanford University Graduate School of Business, Collins and Porras took eighteen truly exceptional and long-lasting companies -- they have an average age of nearly one hundred years and have outperformed the general stock market by a factor of fifteen since 1926 -- and studied each company in direct comparison to one of its top competitors.
They examined the companies from their very beginnings to the present day -- as start-ups, as midsize companies, and as large corporations. Throughout, the authors asked: "What makes the truly exceptional companies different from other companies?"
What separates General Electric, 3M, Merck, Wal-Mart, Hewlett-Packard, Walt Disney, and Philip Morris from their rivals? How, for example, did Procter & Gamble, which began life substantially behind rival Colgate, eventually prevail as the premier institution in its industry?
How was Motorola able to move from a humble battery repair business into integrated circuits and cellular communications, while Zenith never became dominant in anything other than TVs? How did Boeing unseat McDonnell Douglas as the world's best commercial aircraft company -- what did Boeing have that McDonnell Douglas lacked?
By answering such questions, Collins and Porras go beyond the incessant barrage of management buzzwords and fads of the day to discover timeless qualities that have consistently distinguished out-standing companies.
They also provide inspiration to all executives and entrepreneurs by destroying the false but widely accepted idea that only charismatic visionary leaders can build visionary companies.
Filled with hundreds of specific examples and organized into a coherent framework of practical concepts that can be applied by managers and entrepreneurs at all levels, Built to Last provides a master blueprint for building organizations that will prosper long into the twenty-first century and beyond.
Giovannis Room by James Baldwin
In the 1950s Paris of American expatriates, liaisons, and violence, a young man finds himself caught between desire and conventional morality.
David is a young American expatriate who has just proposed marriage to his girlfriend, Hella. While she is away on a trip, David meets a bartender named Giovanni to whom he is drawn in spite of himself. Soon the two are spending the night in Giovanni’s curtainless room, which he keeps dark to protect their privacy. But Hella’s return to Paris brings the affair to a crisis, one that rapidly spirals into tragedy.
David struggles for self-knowledge during one long, dark night—“the night which is leading me to the most terrible morning of my life.” With a sharp, probing imagination, James Baldwin's now-classic narrative delves into the mystery of loving and creates a deeply moving story of death and passion that reveals the unspoken complexities of the human heart.
Mosi na Pili byTimothy Sumba
Mosi na Pili ni kitabu cha wanafunzi wa gredi za chini katika shule ya msingi. Kazi bunilizi hii inazingatia mahitaji yote ya mfumo mpya wa elimu (mtalaa wa umilisi) kama vile ujenzi wa masuala mtambuko. Utajiri mkubwa wa yaliyomo ni burudani katika lugha sanifu na msamiati teule ambao umeshiba mafunzo kemkemu ya maadili. Visa sisimuzi vimesukwa ili kumpa mtoto ilhamu ya kutaka kujua zaidi na kumjengea uraibu wa kusoma kwa ufasaha. Mosi na Pili wanawakilisha siku za wiki. Je, ni siku zipi? Je, unaweza kueleza shughuli zinazofanyika katika siku mbalimbalj za wiki?
Mwandishi wa kitabu hiki, Timothy Omusikoyo Sumba ni mtaalamu wa saikolojia na fasihi ya watoto. Ameandika vitabu chungu nzima ambavyo vimeidhinishwa na Taasisi ya Kukuza Mitaala ya Kenya (KICD) pamwe na Research Triangle International (RTI).
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Books, African Interest, Anthology Of Short Stories, Fiction and Non Fiction, International Bestsellers
"DEAR EX" is a heart-wrenching love story that delves into the dating scene of the 21st century woman. This gripping novel will leave you questioning the complexities of modern relationships and the true meaning of love.
"REJECTED" is a powerful and emotional read that will have you on the edge of your seat until the very end. It is an exploration of the absurdity and meaninglessness of life, as seen through the eyes of the narrator. This novel will leave you questioning the nature of existence and the human condition.
"THE CRY OF KAFRIA" is an epic historical novel set in pre-colonial Africa. This novel delves into the rich culture and history of the continent, bringing to life the struggles and triumphs of young Africa in vivid detail.
"Traverse Through Nairobi" is an exciting read that is relatable to anyone who has ever experienced life in a big city. This novel takes you on a journey through the streets of Nairobi and reminds us that the city is not just a place of fun and entertainment, but also a place of deep struggles and hidden struggles, and it is only the strongest who can survive. This book is a call to remember the city is not just a place of fun but largely a place of deep, untold struggles and only those who fight hardest can fit in.
Don't miss out on these incredible stories, get your hands on these novels today!
Shifting Sands
Shifting Sands is a gripping narration by Kemunto aka Kemu" to her three girlfriends, all of different cultural heritage. Kemu aspires to be a writer but life with its vicissitudes doesn't make her dream an easy one. We follow the four young girls as they mature in this adventure, growing up and facing the world. Their encounters, surprises and cultural intricacies make for good reading.
Their intertwined lives from a young age, and their different cultural backgrounds and upbringing offer interesting insights. Kemu and Myra are Kenyan Africans while Shilpa is third-generation Kenyan-Indian and Latifah is third-generation Kenyan-Arab. The latter two face questions of nationality all the time, despite that their families have been in the country for generations.
Shifting Sands is an intriguing tale of enduring encounters of living a moral and ethical life, placing its own challenges on friendships cemented from early childhood and school. How will the four ladies' friendship survive?
Shifting Sand's various strands of narratives are compelling and herald the coming of age of a gifted and talented writer who brings women and children experiences hauntingly to life. In this tale we get contrasting insights of issues that impact women, children and relationships. Tradition and cultural practices of old are challenged in the face of modernity while age-old wisdom, like that from Kemu's grandmother (Magokoro) and father, appear immutable.
What Others Say
"Mombasa, a tapestry city where east meets west and north meets south, is the metonymy that gives Moraa Gitaa the opportunity to indict archaic cultural beliefs, government authorities, extremism, the suppression of women, and a whole slew of questionable practices in modern Kenya. Kemunto's voice is that of the archetypal, dignified and upright woman everywhere in the developing world, not just that of the African woman. Quite well said." - Charles Phebih-Agyekum, author and book editor.
"Shifting Sands is a powerful, compelling and gripping narrative employing a mature mastery of the English language that leaves the reader yearning for more." - Excerpt from judges' comments, 2008 National Book Development Council of Kenya Literary Awards.
"Moraa Gitaa's Shifting Sands will add value to the national discourse on gender discrimination, inter-generational tensions, socioeconomic marginalization, HIV and AIDS, the injustices suffered by the poor in this country, corruption, transnational and global connections and their impact on the lives of Kenyans and other nationals residing in the country." - Comparative Literature Lecturer at a Kenyan university.
Strange Tides by Michael Kintalel
This story is an excellent example of how a simple action can have an unexpected and powerful impact on a person's life. The story follows Sanaet, a young Maasai warrior, who is faced with the difficult decision of leaving his family and hundreds of his father's cattle behind to pursue his dreams of learning the language of the white.
The story captures the emotional turmoil of Sanaet as he struggles to come to terms with his decision and the consequences it may have for his family and his people. The conversations between Sanaet and Lankenua, his close friend, are particularly engaging as they explore the implications of his decision. The story also has a three dimensional life experience in the moment when the society was not ready to accept changes.
The story is beautifully written, with vivid descriptions of the landscapes and the characters. It provides an insightful exploration of the cultural dynamics of a traditional Maasai society, while also exploring the universal themes of courage and ambition.
Get it Right Maths paper 2 KCSE Revis...
This book offers a comprehensive summary of all the topics required for the KCSE Mathematics Paper 2 examination. It is a suitable revision tool for students in Forms 3 and 4. The book is especially suitable to candidates who are about to sit for the K.C.S.E. Mathematics Paper 2 Examination. Teachers of mathematics who would like to expose their students to K.C.S.E-type questions will also find the book very useful.
The surest way to understand mathematics is to practice answering mathematics questions. To assist in this, the book has captured all concepts in Form 3 and Form 4 topics in the 50 test papers. The 24 questions in each test paper are varied to cover as many topics as possible.
The listing of all the solved and supplementary questions after the summary of each topic makes this book well suited for students who like using topical revision books.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Diper Overlode ...
n Diper Overlode, book 17 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley is finding out that the road to fame and glory comes with some hard knocks.
When he decides to tag along with his brother Rodrick's band, Loeded Diper, Greg doesn't realize what he's getting into. But he soon learns that late nights, unpaid gigs, fighting between band members, and money troubles are all part of the rock 'n' roll lifestyle.
Can Greg help Loeded Diper become the legends they think they are? Or will too much time with Rodrick's band be a diper overlode?
Mau Mau From Within: The Story of the...
The inside story of the struggles of the Kenya Land and Freedom Army, referred to by British colonialism as the ‘Mau Mau rebellion’, is little known today. The autobiographical material written by Karari Njama (a senior leader in the Mau Mau hierarchy) and compiled by Donald L. Barnett was first published by Monthly Review Press in 1966, as Mau Mau From Within: An analysis of Kenya’s Peasant Revolt.
It was reprinted in 1970; it has remained out of print for many years. As the late Basil Davidson put it in his review of the first edition: “Njama writes of the forest leaders’ efforts to overcome dissension, to evolve effective tactics, to keep discipline, mete out justice … and to teach men how to survive in those merciless forests. His narrative is crowded with excitement.
Those who know much of Africa and those who know little will alike find it compulsive reading. Some 10,000 Africans died fighting in those years . Here, in the harsh detail of everyday experience, are the reasons why.” The book is an extraordinary story of courage, passion, heroism, combined with recounting of colonial terror, brutality and betrayal. It is a story of how the very idea of being ‘Kenyan’ was intimately linked to the idea of freedom, a connection that was destroyed not only by the firepower of the British, but also by those who collaborated and established themselves as the beneficiaries of neocolonial rule.
Disconnecting notions of freedom from identity left only a caricature that rapidly descended into tribalism and ethnicity. This momentous story of the struggle for freedom described here is relevant not only for a new generation of Kenyans but also for all those engaged in emancipatory struggles internationally. For so long as the experiences arising from the struggles described in this book are perceived as merely ‘African’ or ‘Kenyan’, it is not possible to fully grasp the contributions they have made to the struggle for a universalist humanity. What is recounted in this publication is more than an ‘analysis of a peasant revolt’. It is above all a history of the Kenya Land and Freedom Army. As Ngūgī wa Thiong’o points out in his Preface to this new edition, ‘we don’t have to use the vocabulary of the colonial to describe our struggles.’
We were tempted to rename the book ‘Kenya Land and Freedom Army from Within.’ But because the original title has wide recognition, and and as one of the characteristics of movements of the oppressed is to appropriate derogatory terms
The Ultimate Recipe for Wholesome Stu...
The Ultimate Recipe for a Wholesome Student is a must-have for every purpose-driven student. In a country where the importance of education cannot be overstated, the resource will also help with insights on how to set goals and achieve optimal grades for better career positioning.
The academic, social and emotional needs of students are many and diverse. This book provides tips on learning and living, necessary for students across the board. To do so, the author begins by raising bold questions related to the learner’s thought process. He then presents practical solutions to these frequently asked questions (FAQs) through value-based approaches.
The book encourages students to be responsible with their choices and actions in the realization of their dreams. It employs the slogan, “Be Your Best”. It uses the principles, language and attitude for academic and life excellence. Above all, the core of every message in the book emphasizes the divine role of God in the student’s life.
“The book touches on fundamental issues in the student lives-well researched, genuine and practical suggestions to problems in the learners’ success process. A must read for every student.”
~ Mr. D. Muthee, Principal, Woodcreek School
My Brother With The Colourful Brain b...
The 50th Law by 50 Cent and Robert Gr...
In The 50th Law, hip hop and pop culture icon 50 Cent (aka Curtis Jackson) joins forces with Robert Greene, bestselling author of The 48 Laws of Power, to write a bible for success in life and work based on a single principle: fear nothing.
With intimate stories from 50 Cent's life on the streets and in the boardroom as he rose to fame after the release of his album Get Rich or Die Tryin, as well as examples of others who have overcome adversity through understanding and practicing The 50th Law, this deeply inspirational book is perfect for entrepreneurs as well as anyone interested in the extraordinary life of Curtis Jackson.
The Girl of Red Beauty
In these thirteen chapters of verse, titled The Girl of Red Beauty, Alfred Nyagaka Nyamwange captures voices of the people of Gusii, AbaGusii, through their songs, proverbs and play games. The voices pronounce AbaGusii philosophies, fears, moods, and tempo as they work and traverse the hills and the valleys that constitute the Gusii Highlands. The element of the poetry here emanates from the beliefs, norms, proverbs, sayings, wisdom, songs, stories, and the environment, all of which combine to produce a presence of living souls. The personas fully manifest in an active environment, whereby, at every strum of the lyre and roll of the drum, the verse comes alive. Welcome, sing and dance along.
What Others Say
Nyamwange writes in the trend of African oral tradition with his poetry using local imagery and idioms, and of simple and direct language. "It affirms valuable continuity with pre-colonial African culture synthesized with other cultures to create something unique.” – Dr. Chris Okemwa, Author, Poet and Lecturer in Literary Studies.
“The uniqueness of the anthology of this poetry lies in the thorough depiction of the culture of AbaGusii from different facets such as marriage, circumcision, religion, environment through poetry. The work resembles great poetry such as Song of Lawino and Song of Ocol.” – Dr. Andrew Nyongesa, Editor and Literary Scholar
Getting Things Done: The Key to Exemp...
It’s my life story, sharing lessons learnt in life and in various leadership roles as the first Speaker of Turkana and my current role as a Presidential advisor in Kenya .
I have explained The leadership principles I practice and used plenty of relevant examples from my own experience and that of others.
I believe everyone can benefit from it , whether you are a student , a manager , leader, politician, citizen, teacher , an advisor, parent etc
Courage is a Calling: Saving Mombasa&...
Courage is a Calling takes the reader through the meticulous scary journey of a young woman seeking her purpose, her depth in her faith for what she perceives is her purpose and the courage to take up the challenge once she finds it.
This book pulls us in with the audacity to venture into areas that are disregarded and "uncomfortable".
It forces you to dive into this journey by Lucy Yinda and carries your yearning to the end of it.
Rotten Apples by Oumah Otienoh
In a city where information flow and opinion is controlled by a few, nascent and talented writers are struggling to find their place among the crafty elite. The battle lines are clearly drawn between who is a better writer and who has the wherewithal to publish their work.
Drama unfolds within the fourth estate in Nadabi, disclosing hidden skeletons some too dark that ruin the lives of the major characters.
In Rotten Apples, the playwright artistically uses his cruel sharp pen to expose the raw doings and misdoings of the fourth estate and the academia. The writer hopes that none will crush after reading this play and if such an incident may occur, Allah should rest such wicked souls in eternal hellfire.