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  • Almasi Ya Kifo

    A Fate Diamond Thriller Adventure

    by Maury K Downs, Lorna Downs ...
    Series Book 1 - The Fate Diamond Series
    The Almasi Ya Kifo diamonds, respected, esteemed and celebrated by many... feared, cursed and despised by others.These mysterious gemstones possess an energy that can bring good fortune and protection from harm to those that possess them. Whereas for others, there is profound calamity and death. For this reason, the diamonds are known as 'fate diamonds' in different cultures. Myth or fact, magic ... Read more

    $6.99 USD

  • Barracuda

    by Maury K. Downs, Lorna Downs ...
    Series Book 3 - A Fate Diamond Thriller Adventure
    Paulo Pineda incessantly seeks quick fortune, frequenting casinos more than he probably should. He gambles often, and loses often. He previously, and quite unexpectantly, came into possession of the notorious Almasi Ya Kifo diamonds; suddenly enjoying terrific winnings. Then, after experiencing some very disturbing events and fearing for his life, he agreed to rid himself of the diamonds ... Read more

    $6.99 USD

  • Education for Sustainable Development in the Caribbean

    Pedagogy, Processes and Practices

    by Lorna Down, Therese Ferguson ...
    Education for Sustainable Development in the Caribbean: Pedagogy, Processes and Practices offers a unique perspective on educational approaches to creating a sustainable world. Lorna Down and Therese Ferguson complement their theoretical discussions with practical, “real world” engagements. Case studies and current research ground teaching and learning for sustainability and enable diverse ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Caribbean Writers on Teaching Literature

    by Lorna Down, Thelma Baker, Thelma Baker, Edward Baugh, Victor Chang, Carolyn Cooper, Norval Edwards, Brian Heap, Kelly Baker Josephs, Mark McWatt, Mervyn Morris0, Sharon Phillips1, Velma Pollard2, Sandra Robinson3, Samuel Soyer4, Aisha Spencer5, Maureen Warner-Lewis6, David Williams7, Ann-Marie Wilmot8 ...
    Spanning three generations of teacher-writers, Caribbean Writers on Teaching Literature speaks to the emergence of a distinct body of teaching styles, approaches, methods and philosophy for teaching literature. Each generation enriched by the others has extended the field of literature teaching.With its collection of eighteen interviews and its insightful theoretical discussions on creative ways ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

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  • Dogeaters

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    Finalist for the National Book Award and a 2015 Wall Street Journal Book Club selection: An intense portrait of the Philippines in the late 1950s.Dogeaters follows a diverse set of characters through Manila, each exemplifying the country's sharp distinctions between social classes. Celebrated novelist and playwright Jessica Hagedorn effortlessly shifts from the capital's elite to the poorest of ... Read more

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  • The Education of Margot Sanchez

    by Lilliam Rivera ...
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