wyszukanych pozycji: 11
Riddles of Abagusii of Kenya
ISBN: 9781926906188 / Bantu (Other) / Miękka / 2011 / 94 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. Riddles, along with proverbs, are key aspects of oral communication in many African cultures, including that of Abagusii of Kenya. Popular, especially with children in the community, participants typically use riddles to challenge one another's knoweldge. One person would metaphorically describe something with a concealed clue. The listener, using imagination, previous experience and the context in which the riddle is said, would search for the most relevant answer. It takes great imagination to get the correct answer. Riddles are also performed communally as in the case of groups of... Riddles, along with proverbs, are key aspects of oral communication in many African cultures, including that of Abagusii of Kenya. Popular, especi... |
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135,11 zł |
Sabina the Rain Girl
ISBN: 9789966082428 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 94 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. |
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135,11 zł |
Chubot, the Cursed One & Other Stories
ISBN: 9781926906157 / Angielski / Miękka / 2011 / 138 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. Christopher Okemwa's " Chubot, the Cursed & Other Stories " is a collection that captures society's realities as played by characters rendered in these stories. A recurring theme is the role of women in society and their longing for equity, their triumph often depicted by heroines catapulted by circumstances rather than deliberate action of society to engineer their success. Women's humility is felt through the stories, even in the face courage to confront taboos and traditions with society contributing little towards their success. Indeed, women's triumphs are captured as happening... Christopher Okemwa's " Chubot, the Cursed & Other Stories " is a collection that captures society's realities as played by characters rendered in ... |
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140,51 zł |
Between the Walls and Empty Spaces: POEMS Christopher Okemwa
ISBN: 9781312976863 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 60 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. |
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72,82 zł |
The Gong
ISBN: 9780981036236 / Angielski / Miękka / 2009 / 136 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. |
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127,43 zł |
Ominous Clouds
ISBN: 9789966082343 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 134 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. |
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135,11 zł |
Sabina and the Mystery of the Ogre
ISBN: 9789966082077 / Angielski / Miękka / 2015 / 110 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. Sabina and the Mystery of the Ogre is a fast-paced thriller that winds through tales of encounters of mysteries and near-misses, underlining Sabina's unusual courage in the face of overwhelming sentiment of deeply-rooted traditional practices. ***** "Ogre Ogre Ogre " women shouted. "Here comes the ogre " voices rose. A vibrating snarl rent the air, sending Sabina into a tremble. Heavy footsteps came down on the ground outside with a force that shook the hut, like the initial tremors of an earthquake. Sabina wanted to scream, but her mouth became dry. She trembled... Sabina and the Mystery of the Ogre is a fast-paced thriller that winds through tales of encounters of mysteries and near-misses, underlining Sabin... |
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135,11 zł |
Proverbs of Abagusii of Kenya: Application and Meaning
ISBN: 9781926906270 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 186 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. Like most cultural groups, the oral tradition of Abagusii People of Kenya is expressed in, among others, proverbs. These capture lessons and meaning, modulated by time and context as they are passed down generations. Like riddles and metaphors, proverbs express the wisdom of a culture and find apt applications in many situations. Christopher Okemwa's work documents some of the proverbs of Abagusii, their meaning, context in which they are used and application thereof. In this book proverbs are documented in the original form accompanied by English translations in addition to lessons they... Like most cultural groups, the oral tradition of Abagusii People of Kenya is expressed in, among others, proverbs. These capture lessons and meani... |
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151,33 zł |
Ase Obotindiaro bw'Oborimo - On the Podium of Lies
ISBN: 9789966082985 / Angielski Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. |
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127,43 zł |
Oral Poetry in Africa: the Abagusii of Kenya
ISBN: 9781989928042 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 188 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. |
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162,13 zł |
Coming Out of Isolation: Poems on Resilience, Triumph and Hope
ISBN: 9783947911738 / Angielski / Miękka / 2022 / 404 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. |
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119,43 zł |