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How Can Man Die Better-Robert sobukwe
KSh 1,500.00Archbishop Desmond Tutu on Sobukwe: ‘I am greatly privileged to have known him and to ave fallen under his spell. His long imprisonment, restriction and early death were a major tragedy for our land and for the world.’
On 21 March 1960, Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe led a mass defiance of South Africa’s pass laws. He urged blacks to go to the nearest police station and demand arrest. Police opened fire on a peaceful crowd in the township of Sharpeville, and killed 68 people. The protest changed the course of South Africa’s history. Afrikaner rule stiffened and black resistance went underground. International opinion hardened against apartheid. Sobukwe, leader of the Pan-Africanist Congress, was jailed for three years for incitement. At the end of his sentence the government, fearful of his power, rushed through the ‘Sobukwe Clause’ to keep him in prison without trial.
For the next six years, Sobukwe was kept in solitary confinement on Robben Island, the infamous
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The Philosophy of Mathematics Education
KSh 21,115.00Although many agree that all teaching rests on a theory of knowledge, there has been no in-depth exploration of the implications of the philosophy of mathematics for education. This is Paul Ernest’s aim. Building on the work of Lakatos and Wittgenstein it challenges the prevalent notion that mathematical knowledge is certain, absolute and neutral, and offers instead an account of mathematics as a social construction. This has profound educational implications for social issues, including gender, race and multiculturalism; for pedagogy, including investigations and problem solving; and challenges hierarchical views of mathematics, learning and ability. Beyond this, the book offers a well-grounded model of five educational ideologies, each with its own epistemology, values, aims and social group of adherents. An analysis of the impact of these groups on the National Curriculum results in a powerful critique, revealing the questionable assumptions, values and interests upon which it rests. The book finishes on an optimistic note, arguing that pedagogy, left unspecified by the National Curriculum, is the way to achieve the radical aims of educating confident problem posers and solvers who are able to critically evaluate the social uses of mathematics.
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Mathematical Economics (Dover Books on Computer Science)
KSh 2,240.00“An excellent book which should find wide use.” — Mathematics Reviews.
In this classic volume, a noted economist and teacher has combined a modern text for graduate courses in mathematical economics with a valuable reference book of analytical economics for professional economists.
Unique in its unified and careful presentation of a variety of techniques of economic analysis, the book is divided into two parts: chapters on mathematical economics (i.e. economic models analyzed primarily from the point of view of their mathematical properties) and appropriate mathematical reviews. To keep the exposition as smooth as possible, the economic analysis has been separated from the purely mathematical material — permitting flexible use of the book as a text. Moreover, the chapters and reviews are designed as a self- contained system, wherein the reviews contain all the mathematics required for the chapters and the chapters illustrate the use of almost all the techniques set out in the reviews. An extensive mathematical background is not required; however, it is assumed the reader has some acquaintance with elementary calculus.
The economic analysis covers linear and nonlinear optimizing techniques, input-output, activity analysis, neoclassical and set- theoretic static economic models, modern general equilibrium theory, the Von Neumann and other models of balanced growth, efficient growth and turnpike theorems, and modern stability analysis.
The mathematical reviews include discussions of set theory, linear algebra, matrices, linear equations and inequalities, convex sets and functions, continuous functions and mappings (including neoclassical calculus methods), topological ideas, differential and difference equations, calculus of variations, and related topics.
Every attempt has been made to give a complete and rigorous exposition (except in topological methods where the approach is descriptive and heuristic) which omits no essential proofs or steps in the argument. -
Rainbows in my Clouds-Radhika Lee
KSh 1,000.00“Candid… reminiscent of the backwaters of Kerala –– placid and mirroring the verdure of nature and the blueness of the sky.” –– M. Mukundan, Award winning novelist, India “Radhika Lee is an extraordinary woman whose story of thriving through adversity will inspire and move you.” ––Nigel Barlow, MA Oxon, Author and business speaker “A life so rich, yet so marred by seemingly railroading circumstances. If you’ve ever been at the very bottom of the rock, this book is for you!” —Jackson Biko, Writer, journalist and blogger “An engrossing tapestry of love, heartbreak, intrigue, fortitude and triumph… masterfully woven.” —David Waweru, Author, entrepreneur & Chair, Kenya Publishers Association “A story of resilience, persistence and overcoming insurmountable odds. Radhika Lee is the epitome of courageousness and consistency… and a never-say-die spirit. A riveting page-turner! —Jeff Koinange, Award-winning journalist and author, Through My African Eyes
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Disney Classics Pinocchio (Little Readers)
KSh 395.00More than anything, Pinocchio wants to be a real boy. But when he is led astray by some less than desirable characters, his world is turned upside down. Will Pinocchio follow a path that leads to sadness and misery, or will he break free from his captors and return home to his father, Geppetto?
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Understanding Mechanics-oxford university press
KSh 12,800.00One of the clearest and most straightforward texts ever published, Understanding Mechanics covers all the topics required in the single-subject A Level.
It is equally appropriate for those preparing for other Mathematics examinations at A Level and for students on technical courses in further and higher education.
Key Points:
· Principles are introduced in a simple and direct manner and all have worked examples
· Ample opportunity is given for practice with questions and exercises carefully graded to provide a steady progression
· Each chapter closes with a comprehensive selection of recent examination questions
· Answers are given at the back of the book
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Modern Blood Banking & Transfusion Practices
KSh 12,460.00ASCP requirement.“To pass the ASCP and become a licensed medical lab tech, this text is the ultimate blood bank source for the required classes.”—Amazon Reviewer
Great resource for anyone in a Medical Technology or Medical Laboratory Science Program!I would highly recommend this book!”—Mary L., Amazon Reviewer
“Amazing legendary book in the field. Helpful for practicing Transfusion Medicine and Hematology.” —Zubair S., Amazon Reviewer
Join the generations of students who have embarked on successful careers with a firm foundation in the theory and practice of blood banking and transfusion practices. Denise Harmening’s classic text teaches you not only how to perform must-know tests and tasks, but to understand the scientific principles behind them.
You’ll begin with a review of the basic concepts of red blood cell and platelet preservation, genetics, immunology, and molecular biology. Then you’ll move to the hows and whys of clinical practice. And, you’ll be prepared for new advances in the field.
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The Autobiography of Malcolm X
KSh 1,695.00Malcolm X’s The Autobiography of Malcolm X was written in collaboration with Alex Haley, author of Roots, and includes an introduction by Paul Gilroy, author of The Black Atlantic, in Penguin Modern Classics.
From hustling, drug addiction and armed violence in America’s black ghettos Malcolm X turned, in a dramatic prison conversion, to the puritanical fervour of the Black Muslims. As their spokesman he became identified in the white press as a terrifying teacher of race hatred; but to his direct audience, the oppressed American blacks, he brought hope and self-respect. This autobiography (written with Alex Haley) reveals his quick-witted integrity, usually obscured by batteries of frenzied headlines, and the fierce idealism which led him to reject both liberal hypocrisies and black racialism.
Vilified by his critics as an anti-white demagogue, Malcolm X gave a voice to unheard African-Americans, bringing them pride, hope and fearlessness, and remains an inspirational and controversial figure.
Malcolm X (1925-65), born Malcolm Little in Omaha, and also known as El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, lost both his parents at a young age. Leaving school early, he soon became part of Harlem’s underworld, and in 1946 he was sentenced to ten years’ imprisonment. It was in prison that Malcolm X converted to Islam. Paroled in 1952, he became an outspoken defender of Muslim doctrines, formed the Organization of Afro-American Unity in 1963, and had received considerable publicity by the time of his assassination in 1965.
If you enjoyed The Autobiography of Malcolm X, you might like Nelson Mandela’s No Easy Walk to Freedom, also available in Penguin Modern Classics.
‘This extraordinary autobiography is a brilliant, painful, important book’
The New York Times
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An Introduction to Community and Public Health
KSh 19,000.00Navigate 2 Advantage Access For An Introduction To Community & Public Health, Ninth Edition Is A Digital-Only Access Code That Unlocks A Comprehensive And Interactive Ebook, Student Practice Activities And Assessments, A Full Suite Of Instructor Resources, And Learning Analytic Reporting Tools. The Ninth Edition Of An Introduction To Community & Public Health Provides The Latest Trends And Statistics In Community Health. With An Emphasis On Developing The Knowledge And Skills Necessary For A Career In Health Education, This Best-Selling Introductory Text Covers Such Topics As Epidemiology, Community Organization, Program Planning, Minority Health, Health Care, Mental Health, Environmental Health, Drugs, Safety, And Occupational Health. A Robust Pedagogy And Navigate 2 Advantage Access Help Students Understand And Retain Key Learning Objectives And Better Prepare For Class.
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Forensic Pathology Principles and Practice
KSh 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.