A Book Inspiration
The If Man: Dr Leander Starr Jameson, the Inspiration for Kipling’s Masterpiece
Dr Leander Starr Jameson, the inspiration for Kipling’s masterpiece
A rollicking biography of Dr Leander Starr Jameson—hero, rogue and rascal of Empire and the man who inspired Kipling to write his masterpiece, If- [Read more…] about The If Man
The Maasai of East Africa is a strange and mysterious tribe. Mostly known for their brightly colored clothes, shaved heads and houses made of animal dung, they are a semi-nomadic people whose very existence helps sustain the wildlife of East Africa. [Read more…] about The Serengeti and the Maasai
HarperCollins has acquired world rights to Burt Bacharach’s life story, ANYONE WHO HAD A HEART. Written with Robert Greenfield and told in Bacharach’s own words, the book will recount the life and times of a true American icon who has composed many of the most important popular songs of the last century. The deal was negotiated by Jonathan Burnham, Senior VP, Publisher, Harper and Claire Wachtel, Executive Editor, Harper with Amy Schiffman and Brian Lipson from Intellectual Property Group. The book is tentatively scheduled for publication in November 2012. [Read more…] about HarperCollins aquires rights to Bacharach story
So many gods, so many creeds,
So many paths that wind and wind,
While just the art of being kind
is all the sad world needs.
-Ella Wheeler Wilcox, poet (1850-1919)
What makes an African person? Do they have to have black skin, to have been born there, or to have had African parents? None of which incidentally apply to Moira Cooke, author of ‘A Heart for Africa’. [Read more…] about A Heart For Africa
The Land of Nimrod by S.L. Russell
The final title in the leviathan trilogy
Realistic british Christian fiction for adults
Life seems, at last, blessed for Eileen. But when tragedy breaks in and problems mount, will her faith hold? In this final part of her story we follow Eileen through trials that challenge her self-reliance and change her life for good.
Luka Jantjie: Resistance Hero Of The South African Frontier by Kevin Shillington
Luka Jantjie is a much neglected hero of resistance to British colonialism. His place in South African history has tended to be overshadowed by events elsewhere in the region. This book attempts to redress the balance by recording his remarkable story. [Read more…] about Luka Jantjie: Resistance Hero
SAN FRANCISCO, July 8, 2011 – In their new book, “Riptide: The New Normal In Higher Education,” authors and experienced university executives, Dan Angel and Terry Connelly, reveal how America lost its world-leading edge in higher education following the 2009-10 recession, and offers solutions to end ‘graduation gridlock’ without digging deeper into student and taxpayer pockets. Angel is a five-time college president, currently president of San Francisco’s Golden Gate University. Connelly is Dean of Business at GGU with a background as a successful leader in financial services industry. [Read more…] about Riptide: The New Normal In Higher Education
World War II combat-the South African ‘Red Tabs’ in Italy [Read more…] about Come back to Portofino
Life as the daughter of a cabaret artiste in Vienna between the wars
This is the true story of a lyrically happy childhood spent in Europe between the wars. But it is much more than that. Rosl Berndt, the author’s mother, was a distinguished and famous cabaret artiste, who started her career as child star Die Kleine Rosl and returned to the stage after marrying a Hungarian impresario and having a daughter, Liesl. While her mother is away on tour, Liesl is brought up by her adored grandmother, Bronya, who provides her with a secure, regulated and loving home life. [Read more…] about Viennese Cabaret Star Memoirs