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BODI YA HUDUMA ZA MAKTABA ZANZIBAR
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In accordance with Zanzibar's education and development policies, the Zanzibar Library Services Board facilitates access to information and knowledge resources that enhance learning outcomes, research capacity, and innovation. By maintaining over 50,000 books, operating five library branches, serving active members nationwide, and providing 24/7 digital access, the Board contributes to human resource development and supports the national vision for a knowledge-based society.
Knowledge is the foundation of every great civilization. Our libraries are not mere buildings — they are living gateways to opportunity, understanding, and the future of Zanzibar.
Bodi ya Huduma za Maktaba Zanzibar
Welcome to the Zanzibar Library Services Board — your trusted partner in knowledge, learning, and community development. Whether you are a student, researcher, or lifelong reader, we have resources tailored for you.
Explore our branches, access digital collections, and join our programs designed to enrich every stage of learning.
Zanzibar Library Services Board (ZLSB) is an educational institution under the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training Zanzibar, established under Act No. 7 of 1993 of the Zanzibar Parliament.
The Board is responsible for promoting, establishing, managing, maintaining and developing libraries throughout the Island. With its Head Office located at Maisara, Unguja, and the Pemba Office at Chachani, Chake Chake, ZLSB serves every corner of the archipelago.
Two additional small branches operate at Wete in Benjamini Mkapa Building and at Wingwi in the Alternative Education Building — ensuring that library services reach even the most distant communities.
As all citizens have the right of accessing library services — whether children, youths or adults — ZLSB maintains library materials of different types to meet the diverse needs of its clients. The happiness of the Board is to see its services well known by all citizens in and out of the country.
To promote, establish, manage, maintain and develop libraries throughout Zanzibar, providing equitable access to knowledge and information for all citizens.
Head Office at Maisara (Unguja) · Pemba Office at Chake Chake · Wete Branch (Benjamini Mkapa Building) · Wingwi Branch (Alternative Education Building).
Children, youths and adults all have the right to access library services. ZLSB maintains diverse materials to meet the needs and requirements of every client.
This website launches to greatly help provide important information for library development — connecting citizens in and out of the country to ZLSB's resources.
From physical library branches to digital platforms, ZLSB provides a wide range of services and resources to empower every citizen of Zanzibar.
Borrow, return and renew books and materials at any of our branches.
Access encyclopaedias, journals, dictionaries and in-house research materials.
Browse our digital catalogue and access e-resources 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Use our computers, internet access and digital tools for research and learning.
Handpicked books and publications available at all ZLSB branches. 566+ unique titles in our catalogue.
"'Umesikia George Foreman amerudi ulingoni na kutwaa ubingwa?' Chifu aliuliza.'Sikusikia tu, nimeona kwenye Televisheni,' Willy Gamba alijibu.'Basi nataka na wewe urudi ulingoni' Chifu alisema kwa kutabasamu huku akipaka mkate siagi.Baada ya kufunga ndoa na mpenzi wa maisha yake, Willy Gamba anakuwa mtu mpya asiyetaka kujihusisha tena na purukushani zinazoweza kuhatarisha maisha yake na familia yake. Maamuzi yake hayo yanakosa nguvu pale anapolazimika kuwatolea uvivu viongozi wetu wa Kiafrika ambao wametawaliwa na tamaa ya kubaki kwenye madaraka ili wajilimbikizie utajiri, huku Waafrika wakizidi kudidimia katika dimbwi la umaskini na migogoro ya kisiasa.Safari hii Willy Gamba anajikuta Rwanda, akitafuta ukweli wa vipi mamilioni ya wananchi waliuawa na wananchi wenzao huku Afrika na dunia wakiangalia bila kutoka msaada wowote.Uzito wa suala hili unampelekea Willy Gamba kupambana na usaliti na ujahili wa kimataifa ambao uko tayari kuendeleza utawala wa mabavu ili tu maslahi ya watu wachache wenye ubinafsi yaweze kulindwa."--
| ISBN | 9789987084746 |
| Acc. No. | F |
| Class No. | F |
| Year | 2023 |
| Language | Kiswahili |
| Donor | BAI |
| Total Copies | 1 |
| Available | 1 |
Please note this title is still being made available for students sitting their examinations in 2015. Our second edition supports the updated syllabus for first examination 2016. Textbook and free CD-ROM, endorsed by Cambridge International Examinations for the IGCSE syllabus in Information and Communication Technology (0417) for final examination 2015. - Written by experienced examiners and teachers, who bring a wealth of theoretical knowledge and practical experience to both the book and the CD - Ensures that students are fully prepared for both the written theory paper as well as the two practical papers. - Each Section of the syllabus is fully covered in the text book, with clear explanations and plenty of tasks and activities. - The CD contains source files for the tasks and activities, as well as examination-style questions (with model answers) and a glossary.
| ISBN | 9780340983829 |
| Acc. No. | 004.071 |
| Class No. | 004.071 |
| Year | 2010 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 299 |
| Total Copies | 1 |
| Available | 1 |
Media and Poweraddresses three key questions about the relationship between media and society. *How much power do the media have? *Who really controls the media? *What is the relationship between media and power in society? In this major new book, James Curran reviews the different answers which have been given, before advancing original interpretations in a series of ground-breaking essays. This book also provides a guided tour of the major debates in media studies. What part did the media play in the making of modern society? How did 'new media' change society in the past? Will radical media research recover from its mid-life crisis? Is public service television the dying product of the nation in an age of globalization?Media and Powerprovides both a clear introduction to media research and an innovative analysis of media power.
| ISBN | 9780415077392 |
| Acc. No. | 302.2244 |
| Class No. | 302.2244 |
| Publisher | Psychology Press |
| Year | 2002 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 342 |
| Total Copies | 1 |
| Available | 1 |
The 7 chapters in this book have been selected from the contents of the Oncological Imaging section in Grainger & Allison's Diagnostic Radiology 6e. These chapters provide a succinct up-to-date overview of current imaging techniques and their clinical applications in daily practice and it is hoped that with this concise format the user will quickly grasp the fundamentals they need to know. Throughout these chapters, the relative merits of different imaging investigations are described, variations are discussed and recent imaging advances are detailed. Please note that the following chapters represent a portion of the oncological imaging aspects in the comprehensive 6th edition of Grainger's & Allison's Diagnostic Radiology (for example, abdominal tumours are considered in section C "Abdominal Imaging")
| ISBN | 9780702069352 |
| Acc. No. | 616.9942 |
| Class No. | 616.9942 |
| Publisher | Elsevier Health Sciences |
| Year | 2015 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 143 |
| Total Copies | 1 |
| Available | 1 |
The Nutrition and Health series of books have, as an overriding mission, to provide health professionals with texts that are considered essential because each includes 1) a synthesis of the state of the science, 2) timely, in-depth reviews by the leading researchers in their respective fields, 3) extensive, up-to-date fully annotated reference lists, 4) a detailed index, 5) relevant tables and figures, 6) identification of paradigm shifts and the consequences, 7) virtually no overlap of information between chapters, but targeted, inter-chapter referrals, 8) suggestions of areas for future research, and 9) bal anced, data-driven answers to patient questions which are based upon the totality of evidence rather than the findings of any single study. The series volumes are not the outcome of a symposium. Rather, each editor has the potential to examine a chosen area with a broad perspective, both in subject matter as well as in the choice of chapter authors. The international perspective, especially with regard to public health initiatives, is emphasized where appropriate. The editors, whose trainings are both research and practice oriented, have the opportunity to develop a primary objec tive for their book; define the scope and focus, and then invite the leading authorities from around the world to be part of their initiative. The authors are encouraged to provide an overview of the field, discuss their own research and relate the research findings to potential human health consequences.
| ISBN | 9781617370908 |
| Acc. No. | 612.3 '924 |
| Class No. | 612.3 '924 |
| Publisher | Humana Press |
| Year | 2010 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 399 |
| Total Copies | 1 |
| Available | 1 |
This work delivers the straightforward visual guidance you need to confidently perform all of the dissections required during your medical training, while acquiring the practical anatomical knowledge needed in your future clinical practice.
| ISBN | 9780702073335 |
| Acc. No. | 611 |
| Class No. | 611 |
| Year | 2019 |
| Language | English |
| Total Copies | 1 |
| Available | 1 |
Think Smarter, Create Better Strategies, and Get Results Beyond Your Expectations. Does reality fail to meet your expectations? Do you fall short of your goals over and over again? Do you feel overwhelmed, unsure what the best course of action to follow next? If so, Master Your Thinking is for you Author and coach, Thibaut Meurisse, wants you to think smarter so that you can take better actions and reach your goals faster. In his latest book, you'll learn a step-by-step method to think more effectively so that you can develop reliable strategies and finally achieve tangible results. In Master Your Thinking, you'll discover: Why your current thinking is flawed (and what exactly you can do about it) How to create highly effective strategies that deliver incredible results 5 common biases that distort your thinking (and how to overcome them) 11 powerful questions that will turn you into a super thinker The secrets to align yourself with reality and get tangible results And much more. Master Your Thinking is your must-read guide to help you think more accurately so you can finally achieve your goals. If you like easy-to-understand strategies, practical exercises, and no-nonsense teaching, you will love this book. Buy Master Your Thinking today, and you will think better and get better results! This is book five in the Mastery Series. The first four are: Book 1 - Master Your Emotions: A Practical Guide to Overcome Negativity and Better Manage Your Feelings. Book 2 - Master Your Motivation: A Practical Guide to Unstick yourself, Build Momentum and Sustain Long-Term Motivation. Book 3 - Master Your Focus: A Practical Guide to Stop Chasing the Next Thing and Focus on What Matters Until It's Done. Book 4 - Master Your Destiny: A Practical Guide to Rewrite Your Story and Become the Person You Want to Be.
| ISBN | 9798514848386 |
| Acc. No. | F |
| Class No. | F |
| Publisher | Independently Published |
| Year | 2021 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 232 |
| Total Copies | 1 |
| Available | 1 |
The Ultimate Guide to Reset your Brain
| ISBN | 9781685248017 |
| Acc. No. | f |
| Class No. | f |
| Publisher | Forever Shinings Publication |
| Year | 2021 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 141 |
| Total Copies | 1 |
| Available | 1 |
From the bestselling author of The Psychology of Money and Same as Ever, lessons on harnessing the power of money to live a happier life Most of us don’t know how to spend money. We chase things that impress others but leave us cold. Or we save endlessly, afraid to spend on what would actually make life better. We confuse admiration with envy, comfort with excess, and utility with status. The Art of Spending Money doesn't provide budgets, hacks, or one-size-fits-all solutions. It gives you understanding of how your relationship with money shapes your decisions—and how to reshape it so money works for you. Morgan Housel’s work has helped millions rethink how they earn, save, and invest. Now he turns his attention to the other side of the equation: how to spend. With insight and warmth, he shows why the most valuable return on investment is peace of mind, why expectations matter more than income, and why doing well with money has less to do with spreadsheets and more to do with self-awareness. This book isn’t about getting rich. It’s about getting the most out of what you already have—and learning to want what’s worth wanting.
| ISBN | 9780593716632 |
| Acc. No. | F |
| Class No. | F |
| Publisher | Penguin |
| Year | 2025 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 257 |
| Total Copies | 1 |
| Available | 1 |
Essential themes in the development of the life sciences during the nineteenth century.
| ISBN | 9780521292931 |
| Acc. No. | 516 |
| Class No. | 516 |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Year | 1977 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 204 |
| Total Copies | 1 |
| Available | 1 |
He’s a man who’s used to getting what he wants, but she’s not the type of woman to take things lying down.… Born into a world of crime, Mitya Amurov has had a hard life, and his leopard has developed into a feral beast to protect him. It’s constantly trying to claw its way to the surface, until a chance encounter with a stranger instantly calms the predator inside him. While Mitya wants Ania desperately, it’s only a matter of time before his past catches up with him, and he’d rather die than put her in danger. But Ania is dealing with dangers of her own.… Considering her family’s history, Ania Dover should know better than to get mixed up with a criminal like Mitya, but she just can’t stay away. Something wild in her responds to his presence. A need so strong it scares her. But she’s not sure she can accept what he’s offering. Ania has always been an independent woman, and Mitya expects to be obeyed in all things. Even with her body calling out for his, Ania won’t let anything stop her from settling a deadly score years in the making—not even the man who wants to claim her as his mate. “The queen of paranormal romance.…I love everything [Feehan] does.â€â€”#1 New York Times bestselling author J. R. Ward
| ISBN | 9781984803542 |
| Acc. No. | F |
| Class No. | F |
| Publisher | Penguin |
| Year | 2019 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 433 |
| Total Copies | 1 |
| Available | 1 |
Gusto, kijana mdogo wa shule, hakurithi mali ya marehemu baba yake tu, bali pia amerithi tunguri zake, madaraka yake ya kiwanga na mlolongo mzima wa visa, visasi na vinyongo vya baba yake. Urithi huu unamtoa Gusto katika ulimwengu wa wachawi. Hatimaye, baada ya kupambana na vitimbi, hasara na mikasa ya kutisha, inambidi Gusto akate shauri kati ya kuyatekeleza matakwa ya marehemu baba yake na kuyatimiza matakwa ya dhamiri yake binafsi na ya jumuiya yake inayotafuta maendeleo ya kisasa. Mvutano unaotokea unaukiuka uwezo wake alioupata shuleni, na kutisha kumrarua vipande vipande... Hiki ni kisa cha kutisha na kutaharakisha, kinachotuingiza katika undani wa uganga wa uchawi na mazingaombwe, na hatimaye kutuacha tukijiuliza kama kweli mambo hayo yanayo manufaa yoyote kwa jamii yetu au ni doa na mirathi ya hatari tu katika utamaduni wetu. Gusto, the little school boy, did not inherit anything material from his father, but did inherit his witchcraft; its power, reprisals and vindictiveness.
| ISBN | 9789976102451 |
| Acc. No. | fiction |
| Class No. | fiction |
| Publisher | African Books Collective |
| Year | 2016 |
| Language | Kiswahili |
| Pages | 86 |
| Total Copies | 1 |
| Available | 1 |
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