Women are under-represented in African publishing at top management levels, and African publishing infrastructure is weak. Ten African women who head their own publishing houses or organisations relate their personal experiences of how and why they got into publishing, their successes and failures. They represent state, commercial, non- profit and community publishing, a women writers' group, and a bookseller. The eleventh contribution is an overview of women publishing in South Africa. Few of the contributors, if any, had encountered direct discrimination on the grounds of their gender; the barriers for women are lack of education, and cultural factors. As a whole the contributions give an overview of the sobering realities of African publishers, and in particular for women. They celebrate what these women have achieved, and show the courage needed to start and run cultural institutions in Africa. These women are an inspiration for others to play their part in the cultural development of the continent.

Courage and Consequence: Women Publishing in Africa (Southern African Political Economy Series)

Literature & Fiction

Kelly, Susan

Jay, Mary

History & Criticism

African Books Collective

<p>Jay delivers an imaginative tale of shape-shifting creatures, powerful mages, and magical bonds. However, at the heart of this fantasy are several powerful, real-world themes. The book explores the detrimental consequences of judging others based on preconceived notions and prejudices. Multiple backstories and side plots portray the capacity for past pain to evolve into blinding bitterness and unforgiveness. Another recurring theme is the corruptive nature of power and the tendency of those in authority to abuse their power to victimize the weak.Through the characters' development of friendships and romantic relationships, the book also challenges socioeconomic divisions. Most importantly, Jay characterizes true courage and strength not as physical might but rather as compassion and the indomitable will to do what is right, no matter the cost.-The US Review of BooksFor as long as anyone can remember, the kingdom of Lumnkar have known that dragons are just terrible monsters that no one wants around. Even their king has begun to slaughter dragons to expand his kingdom's territory. And the king may succeed, unless his nephew Egil stops him. Egil, a kind-hearted and caring young man, is forced to join the Ranger's Guild where he discovers the truth about dragons and how misunderstood they are. Egil must try to stop his uncle from destroying an entire race and allowing these mistreated, beautiful creatures to live amongst humans once again.</p>

War of the Dragon King

Teen & Young Adult

Urlink Print & Media, LLC

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Fantasy

Dorrance Publishing Co.

Edexcel AS English Language and Literature Student Book

Bissell, Val

Royston, Mr Mike

Science & Math

Edexcel

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