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The African Diaspora: Slavery, Modernity, and Globalization (Rochester Studies in African History and the Diaspora) Paperback –
KShs 5,600.00In this definitive study of the African diaspora in North America, Toyin Falola offers a causal history of the western dispersion of Africans and its effects on the modern world.
The African diaspora is arguably the most important event in modern African history. From the fifteenth century to the present, millions of Africans have been dispersed — many of them forcibly, others driven by economic need or political persecution — to other continents, creating large communities with African origins living outside their native lands. The majority of these communities are in North America. This historic displacement has meant that Africans are irrevocably connected to economic and political developments in the West and globally. Among the known legacies of the diaspora are slavery, colonialism, racism, poverty, and underdevelopment, yet the ways in which thesesame factors worked to spur the scattering of Africans are not fully understood — by those who were part of this migration or by scholars, historians, and policymakers.
In this definitive study of the diaspora in NorthAmerica, Toyin Falola offers a causal history of the western dispersion of Africans and its effects on the modern world. Reengaging old and familiar debates and framing new ones that enrich the discourse surrounding Africa, Falola isolates the thread, running nearly six centuries, that connects the history of slavery, the transatlantic slave trade, and current migrations. A boon to scholars and policymakers and accessible to the general reader, the book explores diverse narratives of migration and shows that the cultures that migrated from Africa to the Americas have the capacity to unite and create a new pan-Africanist movement within the globalized world.
Toyin Falolais the Jacob and Frances Sanger Mossiker Chair in the Humanities and University Distinguished Teaching Professor at the University of Texas at Austin. He is the 2011 recipient of the Distinguished Africanist Award from the African Studies Association and serves as the vice president of the International Scientific Committee of the UNESCO Slave Route Project. His previous books published by the University of Rochester Press include The Power of AfricanCultures and Nationalism and African Intellectuals.
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Blink-Malcom Gladwell
KShs 1,295.00Best-selling author Gladwell (The Tipping Point) has a dazzling ability to find commonality in disparate fields of study. As he displays again in this entertaining and illuminating look at how we make snap judgments-about people’s intentions, the authenticity of a work of art, even military strategy-he can parse for general readers the intricacies of fascinating but little-known fields like professional food tasting (why does Coke taste different from Pepsi?). Gladwell’s conclusion, after studying how people make instant decisions in a wide range of fields from psychology to police work, is that we can make better instant judgments by training our mind and senses to focus on the most relevant facts-and that less input (as long as it’s the right input) is better than more. Perhaps the most stunning example he gives of this counterintuitive truth is the most expensive war game ever conducted by the Pentagon, in which a wily marine officer, playing “a rogue military commander” in the Persian Gulf and unencumbered by hierarchy, bureaucracy and too much technology, humiliated American forces whose chiefs were bogged down in matrixes, systems for decision making and information overload. But if one sets aside Gladwell’s dazzle, some questions and apparent inconsistencies emerge. If doctors are given an algorithm, or formula, in which only four facts are needed to determine if a patient is having a heart attack, is that really educating the doctor’s decision-making ability-or is it taking the decision out of the doctor’s hands altogether and handing it over to the algorithm? Still, each case study is satisfying, and Gladwell imparts his own evident pleasure in delving into a wide range of fields and seeking an underlying truth. -
matatu journal for african culture & society
KShs 3,000.00Matatu: Journal for African Culture and Society is an academic journal on African literatures and societies dedicated to interdisciplinary dialogue between literary and cultural studies, historiography, the social sciences, and cultural anthropology.
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Longhorn Smart Score Encyclopedia GD1 (Vol 2)
KShs 755.00Well thought-out Activities, Summary Notes, Examples, Practice/Revision Exercises. Mid Term, End of Term and End of Year Assessments. Answers to all Practice/ .
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My First Book of Action Words
KShs 295.00My First Board Book My First Book of Action Words is an educational board book which introduces the young learners to English. The board book has beautiful, vibrant images of things starting with each letter to help kids absorb information faster and make learning fun and interactive. This book are excellent teaching tool for teachers and great gifting option for preschoolers and toddlers.
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Documenting Occupational Therapy Practice-3rd Edition Karen Sames
A comprehensive guide to creating effective documentation in occupational therapy.
Documenting Occupational Therapy Practice, 3/e is the most comprehensive text on occupational therapy documentation currently on the market, covering general documentation principles, clinical documentation, electronic documentation, school system documentation, and documentation of administrative tasks. More than just a how-to manual, the text explores important ethical, legal, and language issues related to documentation in addition to presenting step-by-step strategies for creating successful SOAP notes, communications, and documentation. The Third Edition has been fully updated to reflect current AOTA official documents and new electronic documentation tools, and has been reorganized to improve readability. Effective review tools help readers truly master documentation techniques and strategies, while the text’s accompanying website provides additional learning resources that can be accessed on the go.
Teaching and Learning Experience
This text offers a comprehensive guide to creating effective documentation for occupational therapy. It provides:
Comprehensive coverage of all areas of practice: Chapters examine the underlying concepts of good documentation in clinical, school, and administrative settings.
Practical techniques and strategies that prepare students for the workplace: Chapters present clear, effective strategies for drafting documentation and communication that can be directly applied in professional settings.
Exploration of ethical and legal issues: Discussions help students understand how documentation affects others and provide problem-solving strategies for addressing legal and ethical issues.
Coverage of electronic documentation: Screenshots and discussion of electronic health record (EHR) systems familiarize students with current documentation technologies.
Effective learning tools: Review exercises and numerous reference tools help students truly master text material. -
Lighten Up!: Free Yourself from Clutter
KShs 800.00Lighten Up! Free Yourself from Clutter is the first book of its kind to view cleaning clutter not as a burdensome chore but as a transformational experience. If those piles of stuff are draining you of energy, if they′re not supporting and nurturing you, then get out from under them! Lighten Up! Free Yourself from Clutter is a practical yet inspirational guide that encourages you to approach clutter cleaning as a fun, creative, soul-enriching endeavour.
Michelle Passof takes you step-by-step through the process of lightening up. First she helps you identify what you want to make room for in your life, then she outlines how to overcome the physical obstacles that get in the way of achieving your goals.
Lighten Up! Free Yourself from Clutter! shows you how to:
do away with piles of paper
choose the right filing system for your records
find the courage to toss out clothes you never wear
distinguish memorabilia from useless junk
create rooms in which you can relax
and much, much more!
Maybe you don′t know exactly what you want your life to look like, but if you start eliminating clutter, your true self is sure to surface.
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Machine Learning A Practical Approach on the Statistical Learning Theory
KShs 19,000.00This book presents the Statistical Learning Theory in a detailed and easy to understand way, by using practical examples, algorithms and source codes. It can be used as a textbook in graduation or undergraduation courses, for self-learners, or as reference with respect to the main theoretical concepts of Machine Learning. Fundamental concepts of Linear Algebra and Optimization applied to Machine Learning are provided, as well as source codes in R, making the book as self-contained as possible.
It starts with an introduction to Machine Learning concepts and algorithms such as the Perceptron, Multilayer Perceptron and the Distance-Weighted Nearest Neighbors with examples, in order to provide the necessary foundation so the reader is able to understand the Bias-Variance Dilemma, which is the central point of the Statistical Learning Theory.
Afterwards, we introduce all assumptions and formalize the Statistical Learning Theory, allowing the practical study of different classification algorithms. Then, we proceed with concentration inequalities until arriving to the Generalization and the Large-Margin bounds, providing the main motivations for the Support Vector Machines.
From that, we introduce all necessary optimization concepts related to the implementation of Support Vector Machines. To provide a next stage of development, the book finishes with a discussion on SVM kernels as a way and motivation to study data spaces and improve classification results.
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Plumbing: A Practical Guide for Level 2
Plumbing: A Practical Guide for Level 2 is an essential handbook for learners, apprentices, and trainees working towards their Level 2 plumbing qualification. Written in clear, accessible language, it covers all the key skills, knowledge, and safety practices required in modern plumbing.
This practical guide takes you step by step through fundamental topics such as pipework systems, hot and cold water supply, sanitation, central heating, and maintenance. With diagrams, worked examples, and real-world case studies, it helps build confidence in both theory and hands-on application.
Whether you’re starting your career in plumbing, refreshing your knowledge, or preparing for assessment, this book provides:
Comprehensive coverage of the Level 2 plumbing curriculum
Practical guidance on tools, techniques, and safe working practices
Clear explanations supported by illustrations and activities
Essential tips for workplace readiness and professional standards
Ideal for students, apprentices, and training centres, this is the go-to resource for mastering the skills and understanding needed to progress in the plumbing trade.
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Forensic Pathology Principles and Practice
KShs 60,000.00Forensic Pathology is a comprehensive reference that uses a case-oriented format to address, explain and guide the reader through the varied topics encountered by forensic pathologists. Developed in response to a severe void in the literature, the book addresses topics ranging from medicolegal investigation of death to death scene investigation, forensic autopsy, and artifacts of resuscitation as well as complications of medical therapy, forensic osteology, forensic odontology, forensic photography, and death certification. The book includes various types of cases, including sudden natural death, asphyxia, motor vehicle collisions, death in custody, child abuse and elder abuse, acute psychiatric and emotional deaths, and pregnancy. It contains sample descriptions of pathological lesions which serve to aid pathologists in reporting their findings to law enforcement agencies, attorneys, and others involved in investigations of sudden death. The concepts outlined in the text are beautifully illustrated by large, colorful photographs. There are also “Do and Don’t” sections at the end of each chapter that provide guidance for handling the types of cases examined. This work will benefit not only experienced forensic pathologists, but also hospital pathologists who occasionally performs medicolegal autopsies; doctors in training; medical examiners; law enforcement personnel; crime scene investigators; attorneys; and fellows and students of the medical sciences.