''The timelessness of hospitality before its formalization and organic inseparability from tourism, mirrors the shattering of temporal constraints as represented in the body of work of the Honourable Edmund Bartlett CD, MP. Minister Bartlett has distinguished himself as a thought leader, diplomat, strategist and shrewd tactician who is able to dream big while deftly guiding those charged to operationalize those visions. This is evident in his contribution to culture, information, youth, community development and most profoundly local, regional and international tourism. The common thread in all of these, is his development of people as the greatest asset in the creation of the wealth of nations. The notion of the ''time capsule'' accurately describes his transcendence of time and space, and professes a perpetual legacy for all peoples and spaces.'' - Andrew Spencer (Prof.), PhD.
In this, his fifth collection of short stories, Earl McKenzie explores themes such as filial and romantic love, thanksgiving, education, community and the relation between the visual arts and society. We meet four members of a family who give their own perspectives on an estranged son; a man who mourns the death of the first woman he loved; a poet who seeks the forgiveness of a woman he once hurt; a yam farmer who cannot forget a kindness; and a young Rastafarian artist who mounts an exhibition of his paintings in the square of his home district. A variety of storytelling techniques are used to offer these vivid interpretations of Jamaican life.
Janice, a teenager, shares a room with her mother in a tenement yard. Her mother, a caregiver with dreams of becoming a nurse, goes to work in an upper St. Andrew suburb. Janice is excited and happy to accompany her mother to live in new luxurious surroundings.She already attends a high school where she finds it difficult to adjust because her classmates are mostly from wealthy families, and she soon realizes that life is not a 'bed of roses', even in her new environment.Follow Janice's journey as she jumps over the hurdles in her path, stumbling but never falling...
In everyone's mind Martina is all set for university and why not? She is fully qualified and her father has taken full responsibility for Yvette, Miss Turner and herself. Not in a million years would anyone have thought that her life would have taken such a sudden slump which causes her to return to the inner city in disgrace. This is just the beginning of sorrows because fatherless and jobless, she is plunged into an eddy of challenges and the murky waters seek to drown her and wash away her dreams. However, Martina is a fighter and her resilience helps her to overcome her seemingly insurmountable obstacles.
In the mid 1920s an English family, Jonathan and Wilemina Gunn, and their two young children, Dunstan and Eliza emigrate to the Caribbean island of Jamaica. With help from locals they build a home in a remote rural location on the island's north coast. Previous perceptions of the island do not prepare them for the reality of the island's diverse Englishspeaking population that includes Negroes, East Indians, Chinese,Jews, Europeans and Syrians. This haunting saga exposes race relations, social class distinctions and alliances in a multi-ethnic society, that goes beyond the unforgiving landscape of war, turmoil, hardships and passions that proliferate even beyond Jamaica's shores. A sweeping historical novel that addresses World War II, and the involvement of the Commonwealth nations' allegiance to the 'Mother Country' while taking us on an unforgettable journey that gives credence to the saying, that the more things change, the more they remain the same.
Baker Street is the home of A Butter - yes, that is what everyone calls him - a destitute young man from the inner city, someone who is used to picking pockets and begging on the street. He suddenly has to take responsibility for his five children when the mother becomes gravely ill. Thrust into unfamiliar territory where he is the primary caregiver for his children, A Butter has to dig deep to find a way to live up to his responsibilities. A Butter becomes a good example for the youth of Baker Street, showing them that with hard work and ambition, they can make it in life no matter the circumstances.
Learn about the Tainos and Marcus Garvey, Jamaica's first National Hero, as Shari and Grandpa Tom go fishing in Gut River.A fun book that shows the bond between a little girl and her grandfather, and one that will gently inspire children to greatness.
The Village Crook and Other Stories is a humorous and charming collection of short stories that highlights the traditions and idiosyncrasies of people from rural Jamaica. From Maas Fawni's trickery to Dudley the Lunatic's antics, you will be grinning from ear to ear or dying with laughter one minute, and shaking your head in disbelief the next, as you move from story to story. A must read for those who appreciate good literature reminiscent of 'old time Jamaica'.
Humorous and informative, this book captures the folklore, myths and beliefs of 'old time Jamaica' that have stood the test of time.How to know One's Future Spouse: In order to experience a premonition of whomever one's future spouse will be, it is advised by folk 'mystics' of old, that the seeker should eat an extra large mouthful of salted codfish just before retiring to sleep, on any chosen night. The seeker, also, should not drink water after having eaten the salted codfish, despite the upsurge of thirst that is expected to come before he/she goes to sleep. During sleep, it is said, a dream will unfold. The dream will reveal a clear picture of one's future spouse, most likely carrying a glassful of water.
When news of Sir Harry Oakes' murder in the Bahamas broke to the world on the morning of July 8,1943, one man was more concerned than most. He was the Duke of Windsor, then Governor of the British colony, whose job it was to ensure that the killer was caught and brought to justice.However, the Duke's actions in the aftermath of the 20th. century's greatest murder mystery raised more questions than answers, and cast doubt on his own intentions in calling in two Miami investigators of dubious worth. Was the Duke a conspirator in a gigantic cover-up? Did he try to excecute an innocent man in an attempt to protect himself and his friends?In this compelling tale, John Marquis presents an alternative view to the one generally accepted in the Bahamas, which is that the Duke was a bungler who mishandled the case. He believes the evidence strongly suggests that the Duke was a plotter with something to hide, and a cruel mission to condemn an innocent man.More than 60 years later, the story retains the power to mesmerise all those with a taste for intrigue in high places at a time when the western world faced its greatest peril. It is an electrifying tale of high society chicanery in a tropical paradise during wartime, with the hangman's noose providing a grusome backdrop.As a murder mystery, Blood and Fire has everything...
Dream or reality? The five stories in this collection cover a range of magical experiences by children who often can't tell the difference. From Winona who gets to keep the bounceabout brought in for her birthday party; to Shani who gets involved with the characters in the book she is reading; to Errol and Ganje's experience with the magic potion which makes them invisible, there is non-stop excitement in the children's lives. Did George really become a frog? Where did Ginseng get the ancestral shawl?
The Huckleberry Finn-style adventures and escapades in this unusual collection of boys' stories--which are equally appealing to girls--are set in easy-to-read narratives, all punctuated with undercurrents of humor.
This exciting collection of humorous children's stories of the Caribbean folklore character Anancy is to be enjoyed by children and grownups alike, who revel in the fantasy and mythical characters of the Caribbean's colorful heritage.
JUICE BOX AND SCANDAL Three exciting stories with colourful characters who set out on an adventure in Jamaica's world of juice boxes and scandal bags. Stories that will stir your mind and make you want to join with Valdeen, Willy and the gang in the fight to save our environment. The global environment is now recognized as being of paramount importance to the survival of humankind. Indeed, the Caribbean's most important economic asset, its natural beauty, is seriously threatened by the rise in fast food outlets and the use of non-bio-degradeable materials. In reaching out to the new generation, LMH Publishing presents, for you and your child, a collection of stories written as only a Caribbean author could write it. Other titles by the same author: Ramgoat Dashalong (1997 Vic Reid Award for Children's Literature) Tillie Bummie
SEALY'S CARIBBEAN LEADERSIn this book, Theodore Sealy gives his personal perspective on some of the giants of Caribbean leadership. His penetrating text captures, for the reader, the individual personalities shaping aspects of Caribbean history which are today having a profound impact on the Caribbean people.Drawing on his journalistic skills, the author paints a picture of the life and times of the pre- and post Independence Caribbean - in a book which is long overdue, taking the reader into hitherto unexposed areas of decision-making.
This delightful book is written by the Englishman, married to a Jamaican woman who exposed him to the stories of duppies and supernatural happenings in her hometown, Porus, Manchester and different parts of Jamaica. The range of stories encompasses tales from Porus and Redberry, and Old Harbour in St. Catherine, and recalls the aftermath of the Kendall Train crash ( Jamaica's worst rail diaster). The book is a potpourri of authentic stories, some true, some ugly and sinister,some amusing.The book brings back all the childhood years of ghosts, gremlins and rolling calves, and brings to life the underbelly of a country devoutly religious , but yet open to the world of the 'bush doctor', replete with spirits and duppies.
In life, there are many experiences that culminate like waters from a stream into the sea; and only a few of us dare to dive into these vast pools and explore the caverns therein. DEEP WATERS Volume One delves into the emotive lyrics of a modern day poet from the land of the shallow seas. The usage of everyday language by the poet to convey emotive snapshots of life, social influences, romance and loss; is worth every rythmic wave. Once you plunge into the deep; prepare to be delighted, amazed, puzzled and challenged by the treasures that reside within.
Grass, guns, and greed are a wicked combination in this torrid, tropical taleof marijuana and money-smuggling in the Caribbean.
Frew excels as a "you-are-there" storyteller in his latest white-knuckle thriller. He weaves together three story lines--contemporary and historic--in this epic story of espionage and action in the troubled Middle East.
A tongue in cheek novel, steeped with raging, raw emotion that is guranteed to raise many eyebrows. This is the exciting story of three divergent personalities with different backgrounds and skin tones. All are lost in the murky fogs of self doubt and insecurity that ruled their lives, shadowing their self-respect, independence and values. NADIA - A victim of abuse and betrayal. A young mother who is afraid to move forward, afraid to let go. HELEN - Brought up to believe that, "Anything darker than a grain of sand is no good." Yet she falls in love with a dark-skinned, dread-locked Rasta she wants to hate. MARJORIE - The eldest, is trapped by routine, low self-esteem and bulima. She is still involved with her re-married ex-husband of eleven years. Unlikely friends, Nadia, Helen and Marjorie, as only real friends can, empower each other to love, trust and explore their passions. Together they stand tall, with the warmth of the sun on their faces. They are strong, proud Jamaican women-Ladies Jamaican.
Rastafari: The Messiah is an insightful view into the Rastafarian culture/religion never before explained in this manner. A must read for those who are interested in the philosophy and teaching of this group and its origin.
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