African Action

Wanted by the FBI for murder and smuggling, Joseph Branson, chief of the Midlake Indian tribe and a former Navy SEAL, flees with his wife Hazel to the Maldives in the Indian Ocean where he is a business partner with Igor Romanoff, one of the world's biggest arms merchants. All this is carefully watched by the CIA.

In the deepest shadows of a mysterious afterlife, Samael’s evil spirit seeks to escape into the realm of mortals. With unholy alliances, he is sure to reclaim a well-guarded throne. Torn from her loved ones, a special young woman discovers that she is essential to the demon’s plan. What price will Earta pay to save her innocent brother? How many more lives will be lost? Unforgettable adventures await! Welcome to Nibiru, a world of magic, mystery, and deadly horror. Welcome to Eben Rahl’s multiverse.

When pirates hijack a container ship off the coast of Somalia, a plan to cripple the US presence in the Persian Gulf and precipitate a war is unleashed. Two North Korean nuclear warheads being smuggled to Iran are the centerpiece of an ISIS plot to distract the world's attention. If they succeed, thousands of people will die and the world will be at war. Enter OUTCAST (Operational Undertaking To Counteract Active Stateside Threats) - six ex-operatives from six of America's most powerful organizations.

What precisely is affirmative action, and why is it fiercely championed by some and just as fiercely denounced by others? Does it signify a boon or a stigma? Or is it simply reverse discrimination? What are its benefits and costs to American society? What are the exact indicia determining who should or should not be accorded affirmative action? When should affirmative action end, if it must? Randall Kennedy gives us a concise and deeply personal overview of the policy, refusing to shy away from the myriad complexities of an issue that continues to bedevil American race relations.

In the turbulent world of the 15th century, a young Chinese man is forced by false accusation to flee his home and country. After a hazardous voyage with the famous Treasure Fleet, he escapes into the newly discovered continent of Africa. Using his innate skills and diplomacy, he finds recognition, status, and love in a totally alien, but highly organized, society. Hundreds of years later, a newly married couple of archaeologists stumbles upon evidence of this man's quest in antiquity.

In A Legacy of Discrimination, leading constitutional scholars Lee C. Bollinger and Geoffrey R. Stone trace affirmative action's history and the legal challenges it has faced over the decades. They argue that in order to fully comprehend affirmative action's original intent and impact, we must reacquaint ourselves with the era in which it arose, beginning with the most important Supreme Court decision of the twentieth century, 1954's Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas.

For as long as she can remember, Yomi has heard stories about Nkara – magnificent creatures that roam the African continent. Now she’s about to meet them for real! Yomi and her brother Kayode are on a trip to The Gambia when they witness the Dragon King Ninki Nanka being kidnapped from the sky. Determined to save him, Yomi and Kay uncover secrets and meet magnificent beasts – but will it be enough to save Ninki Nanka?

While on a mission helping the Mexican authorities against La Vibora, Team Reaper hears a whisper about a shipment of cocaine coming in from Nigeria. Nothing much to worry about there, or so they think. The cocaine shipment, however, has ties to ISWA terrorists. The same group that is starting to publicly execute members of a captured DEA/CIA team. And what does a South African bioengineer have to do with it all?

When a new kid comes to Queen's school, riding a broken bike and wearing run-over shoes, he immediately becomes the butt of everyone's jokes. Queen's parents insist she be nice to Leroy, but Queen doesn't see why she should. Leroy isn't just smelly; Queen thinks that he tells fibs - whoppers, in fact. And when he says he's an African prince from Senegal, sparks begin to fly. Queen is determined to prove that Leroy is an impostor.

Jumpin’ Jehosophat! Heavens to Murgatroyd! Who is this girl who uses a pocket notebook to capture new lessons from her best friends Sally Science and Maria Math? Her name is Ellen E, and the "E" is short for Engineering! Whether it’s learning how to multiply by tens, speaking Spanish, or understanding the properties of water while on a fishing trip, Ellen E is sure to make each experience a fun one!

Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of Africa with "Wildlife Wonders: Short Stories from Africa." This enchanting compilation weaves together 10 delightful short stories, each featuring a unique cast of characters, including the curious aye aye, the playful fennec fox, the majestic elephant, the swift cheetah, and many more fascinating creatures.

Amazing Ayaan loves being a superhero - he helps a friend who has fallen on the playground, gives pushes on the swings, and offers a boost to those who need it at the rock wall.

El recién nombrado joven rey de un poderoso reino africano, se deja llevar por sus aduladores. Tendrá que sufrir una dura caída para descubrir lo realmente importante en la vida.

Life takes unusual turns for a nomadic family and their animals, including a young pup born far away in the African desert. Due to sudden, strange events at their kraal, he is adopted by a free-range farmer to herd cattle in Molodi Valley. The pup, whose Faunalang name is Flame, faces many a challenge to prove himself to more than one of his new family.

Happystarville is a fun and exciting children’s book that incorporates innovative technology and futuristic gadgets, while still showcasing a sense of community, family values, and friendship. It takes listeners' imagination on a magical adventure. This book teaches great morals to young children; allowing them to see how the consequences of their actions don't just affect them - but also everyone around them.