Where are you from? Where is your home? Do you miss home?These are questions that Efa E. Etoroma—born in Nigeria—has frequently been asked since moving to Canada in 1978.In this autoethnography, the Concordia University of Edmonton professor examines his views on what home really is and his struggles to feel a true sense of belonging anywhere he has lived.Explained with candor and occasional vulnerability, Home: Reflections on Marginality and Belonging is told from ...

The Akwa-Cross People of Nigeria: History, Heritage, and Culture is the first comprehensive book on Akwa-Cross contemporary historical analysis, and its historical reconstruction. The Akwa-Cross people are the second largest minority tribe in Nigeria whose tradition, culture, language, and history are fast dying. This edited volume is a timely effort in salvaging this information. Previously, historical facts about Akwa-Cross people and their region were distorted, misplaced, and misquoted...

A mythical adventure of love and heroism. Culhwch falls madly in love with Olwen, the daughter of the malevolent giant Yspaddaden Penkawr. But Olwen’s father isn’t happy about the pairing and sets Cuhlwch a test he must complete several perilous feats and bring him the thirteen treasures he desires.

Arnie Williams is determined to get himself into the Guinness Book of Records by creating the Biggest Allotment Vegetable Orchestra in the Entire World! But will Carrot Whistles, Onion Trumpets and Melon Drums turn to a splodgy soup? Or will Arnie make Mam's dream of a Record finally come true?

Waverley is a small cat with a big miaow and he lives with Mr and MrsTurner and their son Jonathan at number 10, Marten's Drive.Waverley likes the house at number 10, Marten's Drive because it haslots of good places to sleep and a back garden that seems to go onforever. Beyond the wooden fence at the bottom of the garden there isa children's playground, green fields, and then the woods. All daylong Waverley snoozes in the sunny spots around the ho...

Meet 11-year-old Bindi. She’s not really into maths but LOVES art class and playing hockey. Her absolute FAVOURITE thing is adventuring outside with friends or her horse, Nell. A new year starts like normal—school, family, hockey, dancing. But this year hasn’t gone to plan! There’s a big art assignment, a drought, a broken wrist AND the biggest bushfires her town has ever seen! Bindi is a verse novel for mid-upper primary students. Written ‘for those who plant trees’, Bindi explores climat...

Let’s face it – rats are mischief. Rats are rule-breakers. Rats are ratbags. They’re all the same. All, that is, except one...When Jigsaw runs into two of the most ratbaggy Ratbags known to rats, his orderly world is turned upside down and he pulls off one of the best pizza heists EVER! Will his newfound pizza obsession make Jigsaw the naughtiest Ratbag yet? Or will Jigsaw figure out how to be naughty – for good?!Brace yourself for a rip-roaring ride into the world of the R...

I is Pig. This is my diary and I doubts you will believe any of it. In fact, if you is the kind of farmer what finds it hard to believe unbelievable stuff, you should put it down RIGHT NOW. I wouldn't blame you. If I was reading it I would be like, 'Don't be silly! Stuff like this would never happen to a pig, it's totally impossible.' But it's not. Just ask Duck, or Cow, or Ki-Ki, or Rusty. They'd all tell you... It's all 1000% true and 10,000% BONKERS!

A new revolutionary phonic reading scheme. Learn To Read With Phonics teaches reading rapidly, in as little as six months PROVEN! Children love reading about the humorous adventures of Sam and his friends. They hardly realise that within each fun story are disguised phonic sounds. Learning to read with Guinea Pig has never been so easy or so much fun. This exciting scheme has been written by a Surrey teacher and tutor catering for the needs of the children she teaches. The scheme works wel...

Book Band: Dark Red (ideal for ages 10+)_______________A standout new collection of contemporary poems from prize-winning poet Matt Goodfellow, author of Bright Bursts of Colour.Ideal for children aged 10+Perfectly reflecting the thoughts, feelings and imaginings of young people, these beautifully crafted poems are poignant, playful, heartfelt and hopeful.From friendship, fa...

Following a traumatic accident, a special friendship helps talented musician Annie heal and rediscover her love of music in this stunning novella from celebrated author Katya Balen.The blackbirds’ song uplifts and restores in this captivating novella from one of the most exciting voices in children’s fiction.After a devastating car crash, Annie is unable to play her flute and retreats from the music she’s always loved.She exists in a world of angry silence – furious...

A wonderful collection of new poems and old favourites, some funny and some serious, by a talented children's poet. Covering almost two decades of Chrissie Gittins's best work, this collection will appeal to anyone who loves words and what they can do.With charming line illustrations by Calef Brown, this is a delightful selection to get children thinking, reading and rhyming.