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Butterfly Dreams: An Anthology of Sho...

KShs605.00
An Anthology of Short Stories n nFreedom, romance, family, jealousy, death, ambition, fate ... From Kenya and China to America and Nepal, this anthology of short stories has it all! n nSampling stories from the African continent and the world over, this selection gives the reader incisive insight into a wide variety of human emotions, struggles, tragedies and triumphs. Each of the fifteen stories has been selected for its relevance to the interest of young adults striving for a clear understanding of their increasingly complicated world. n nThe anthology features a wide range of styles of writing the short story from seasoned as well as up-and-coming writers. It blends contemporary issues with time-tested principles that influence human interactions with each other and nature. n nEach story is followed by a thought-provoking activity to help readers reflect on the content, themes and styles of the texts. Brief notes on the authors give the readers an understanding of the people and the situations behind the stories. Help with unfamiliar words right on the page means readers can focus on the story itself. n nJohn Mugubi is currently Dean, School of Creative Arts, Film and Media Studies at Kenyatta University. He has publications in the areas of African drama and theatre, children's literature and poetry.
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Confessions by President Kikumba

KShs500.00
President Kikulé Kikumba, a president of an important African country has written a book to confess all. He intends to set the record straight. He says being president in Africa is no holiday on an island. Dumping allies for wavering, cutting friends at the knees for dissenting, and mowing opponents down for standing in the way, are all in the day's work. Africa's presidents, he confides, are in office not to lead but to crush rivals and accumulate wealth.
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Goldfields

KShs540.00
The lands known as Goldfields have been the centre of a struggle for the right to own property, human dignity, and self-worth. It is here where betrayal, greed and opportunism have also taken root. With a deep sense of hope, Goldfielders bestow on the youthful Mukiri the unenviable task of saving them from the jaws of ravenous directors at Goldfields Agriculture Company. Inspired by the spirit of his grandfather, Mukiri undertakes the task with zeal, coming head-to-head with the exceedingly beautiful but ruthless Lydia Mbora, daughter of the first African CEO of the company. A clash of unknown proportions is in the offing as the scions of two families whose histories are so entwined slug it out.
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Story of Glory

KShs340.00
Forty years after their liberation from Egypt, the children of the Wilderness are still unable to get to the Promised Land, and so they are not ready to present their story of glory. They are mired in corruption and inertia, and their mother is on her deathbed with a strange debilitating disease. There is renewed hope that their story may be complete when the Pharaoh's daughter invites Manacles, the leader of the Wilderness family, to a dancing competition. What follows is a high stakes drama of betrayal and manipulation to win the princess' heart and a struggle by the children of the Wilderness to assert their sovereignty and capture the rat without a tail.
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A Hole in the Sky by Austin Bukenya

KShs590.00
Tajeer and his overseas investor friends, in their search for oil, have reduced Lake Riziki to a mass of black slime and ruined the livelihoods of the many who depended on it. Now Tajeer is mowing down entire forests and choking life-giving streams to clear land for a multi-million shilling project. Things begin to go haywire when he attempts to evict Kibichi and his family from their ancestral land. Kijani, a fiery daughter of the family, will not let this happen without a fight. n nWith a veteran's awesome mastery of language and dramatic technique, the author gives a rare poetic fusion of his passionate commitment to his dual subject matter: the environment and the courage of a 'fierce, fearless, fiery fighter for all that is green and fresh and full of life'.
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Beyond the Shadow

KShs400.00
Queen Minji craves a smartphone. She is missing out on the social media frenzy that her friends are enjoying. The gadget is a status symbol that opens up a world of possibilities and mischief. Using her friend's phone, Queen befriends a smooth-talking handsome man, Bon. He takes her on an emotional roller coaster that shakes her world. Will Queen manage to get herself out of the grip Bon has on her? n n'Beyond the Shadow' is a story about the use, misuse and abuse of social media and technology. It is also about teenage love escapades, parenthood and mental health. n nStarLit Readers is a series targeting lower secondary school students. The series is also recommended for other readers looking for entertaining modern stories told in a powerful and highly refreshing fashion. The readers in this series will certainly keep you turning the pages
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Passenger 141

KShs375.00
Recently there has been a leakage of highly sensitive information and photographs that may damage relations between the two nations. Nyutu - code name Stinging Bee - is assigned the task of tracking down the culprit and silencing the source. He has to travel to Mombasa to do this.
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Reversed Agenda

KShs375.00
Khumbilo, an editor at a publishing company, is tasked by his boss to scout for a cover model for a new book. He sets out to find a girl he had met six months earlier at a friend's wedding. In his judgment, the girl (Komiwe) is the most ideal person to appear on the cover.
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One more Chance

KShs375.00
Chozi, a highflying lawyer, is tormented by nightmares every night. In the dreams, strange giant infants harass her. They are out for revenge. Some of them are deformed. She is haunted by memories of an abortion she procured while a teenager.
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The Man in Green Dungarees

KShs375.00
John Benjamin's life takes a turn for the worst after he fails to qualify for a place at the university. His high school girlfriend, Hilda, then deserts him; she has qualified to go to university. His fortunes are turned around when he nbefriends a stray dog.
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We Come in Peace

KShs375.00
This is a story of slave trade as we know it. A riveting plot that moves back and forth in time - from ancient times to the present - with amazing ease.
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Shortchanged!

KShs375.00
Mr. Kozia decides enough is enough and is ready to spill the beans. The school is ablaze with stories about the elegant nand beautiful Barbara. Is it true that all that glitters is not gold?
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Twelve Months

KShs375.00
Tasha finds herself in a new school courtesy of her father's corporate ambition. As she struggles to settle in, she nearly ruins her life in a fast-paced staccato occasioned by the company she keeps.
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