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"'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 |
| Call Number | F |
| Year | 2023 |
| Language | Kiswahili |
| Material Type | Book |
| Donor | BAI |
| Acquired | 27 Jul 2026 |
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 |
| Call Number | 004.071 |
| Year | 2010 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 299 |
| Material Type | Book |
| Acquired | 27 Jul 2026 |
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 |
| Call Number | 302.2244 |
| Publisher | Psychology Press |
| Year | 2002 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 342 |
| Material Type | Book |
| Acquired | 26 Jul 2026 |
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 |
| Call Number | 616.9942 |
| Publisher | Elsevier Health Sciences |
| Year | 2015 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 143 |
| Material Type | Book |
| Acquired | 24 Jul 2026 |
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 |
| Call Number | 612.3 '924 |
| Publisher | Humana Press |
| Year | 2010 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 399 |
| Material Type | Book |
| Acquired | 23 Jul 2026 |
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 |
| Call Number | 611 |
| Year | 2019 |
| Language | English |
| Material Type | Book |
| Acquired | 10 Jul 2026 |
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 |
| Call Number | F |
| Publisher | Independently Published |
| Year | 2021 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 232 |
| Material Type | Book |
| Acquired | 08 Jul 2026 |
The Ultimate Guide to Reset your Brain
| ISBN | 9781685248017 |
| Call Number | f |
| Publisher | Forever Shinings Publication |
| Year | 2021 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 141 |
| Material Type | Book |
| Acquired | 08 Jul 2026 |
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 |
| Call Number | F |
| Publisher | Penguin |
| Year | 2025 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 257 |
| Material Type | Book |
| Acquired | 07 Jul 2026 |
Essential themes in the development of the life sciences during the nineteenth century.
| ISBN | 9780521292931 |
| Call Number | 516 |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Year | 1977 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 204 |
| Material Type | Book |
| Acquired | 13 Jun 2026 |
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 |
| Call Number | F |
| Publisher | Penguin |
| Year | 2019 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 433 |
| Material Type | Book |
| Acquired | 06 Jun 2026 |
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 |
| Call Number | fiction |
| Publisher | African Books Collective |
| Year | 2016 |
| Language | Kiswahili |
| Pages | 86 |
| Material Type | Book |
| Acquired | 06 Jun 2026 |
"An excellent book providing students with a historical understanding of mass media and communication. Theories, concepts and models are intertwined throughout the chapters challenging students to critically understand and evaluate the role of mass media in society."- Stephanie Goodwin, University of Central Lancashire"In a field whose boundaries are porous and where there is no consensus as to the core concepts, theories and thinkers, Scannell brings certainty to his effort to identify key moments in the history of the study of the media and communication... Essential reading for anyone interested in the historical development of the study of the media in the US and the UK."- Times Higher Education"His account of these major writers and movements is both comprehensive and clearly written, and will be appreciated by students and academics alike... It is the detail of the historical contexts that makes his writing a refreshing look at the history of media and communication in the twentieth century."- Media International Australia Magisterial in scope, Media and Communication traces the historical development of media and communication studies. Media Studies itself has a short history but many antecedents, and in this comprehensive and compelling book, Paddy Scannell sets out to describe and analysize its formulation in North America and Europe. Media and Communication: Offers an accessible and comprehensive analysis of the development of media and communication theory. Includes a summary outline of all the key thinkers. Looks at the study of communication across a range of disciplines - history, literature, sociology, philosophy and linguistics. Challenges readers to engage with the central importance of communication. It will be an invaluable resource for upper level undergraduate and postgraduate students of media and communication, cultural studies and sociology.
| ISBN | 9781412902694 |
| Call Number | 302.2 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Limited |
| Year | 2007 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 303 |
| Material Type | Book |
| Subjects | Language Arts & Disciplines |
The theme of these conference proceedings is the management of technologies and library automated systems in the context of developing countries, and in the light of recent developments concerning open source software and applications, as well as new commercial products.
| ISBN | 9783598220357 |
| Call Number | 020.70 |
| Publisher | De Gruyter Saur |
| Year | 2008 |
| Language | English |
| Material Type | Book |
| Subjects | Integrated library systems (Computer systems) |
Mass Communication delivers an engaging and compact introduction to the field of mass comm without the glitz that does little to improve students' ability to be smarter consumers of media or think critically about the media's role in today's society. Ralph E. Hanson combines solid content, incisive analysis, fun and conversational writing in a highly readable and informative text. Employing an effective media literacy perspective, Hanson shows students that media are not something to be feared or demonized, but rather are an essential part of our lives that should be thoughtfully consumed. Updated to reflect changes in the media landscape, Mass Communication offers expanded discussion of: * the role of social media in breaking domestic and international news stories * video games as a form of interactive media * the newspaper industry's continuing financial woes * further consolidation of the media industry with the NBC/Comcast merger and the News Corporation's purchase of the Wall Street Journal * public relations as a way of creating, developing, and nurturing relationships between an organization and its key publics * integrated marketing communication in the advertising chapter. Key Features: * chapter-opening vignettes feature media professionals from Jon Stewart and Annie Leibovitz to Steve Jobs and Twitter founders Evan Williams, Jack Dorsey, and Biz Stone * timelines place important media events in a broader historical context * test your media literacy boxes showcase current research, interviews, or noteworthy events with questions that model critical thinking, helping to cultivate critical media consumption * a marginal glossary helps reinforce learning of key concepts as students read.
| ISBN | 9781604266009 |
| Call Number | 302.23 |
| Publisher | CQ Press |
| Year | 2011 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 660 |
| Material Type | Book |
| Subjects | Political Science |
Child Migration in Africa explores the mobility of children without their parents within West Africa. Drawing on the experiences of children from rural Burkina Faso and Ghana, the book provides rich material on the circumstances of children's voluntary migration and their experiences of it. Their accounts challenge the normative ideals of what a 'good' childhood is, which often underlie public debates about children's migration, education and work in developing countries. The comparative study of Burkina Faso and Ghana highlights that social networks operate in ways that can be both enabling and constraining for young migrants, as can cultural views on age- and gender-appropriate behaviour. The book questions easily made assumptions regarding children's experiences when migrating independently of their parents and contributes to analytical and cross-cultural understandings of childhood. Part of the groundbreaking Africa Now series, Child Migration in Africa is an important and timely contribution to an under-researched area.
| ISBN | 9781848134577 |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
| Year | 2011 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 162 |
| Material Type | Book |
| Subjects | Social Science |
'Introduction to Social Research' presents the essential elements of both qualitative and quantitative approaches for conducting empirical research in the social sciences.
| Call Number | 300.72 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Limited |
| Year | 2005 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 344 |
| Material Type | Book |
| Subjects | Social Science |
Information Technology is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. It has penetrated every industry and has dominant effects in people's day to day life. But general quality knowledge on the true meaning of Information Technology and its purposes are a bit poor and also somehow inconsistent and wrong. One important reason for this is current IT literatures that are mainly concentrating on more advanced and specialist area of the IT industry and less on the very basic and fundamental aspects. This book has tried to fill this gap by making a comprehensive review on the most fundamental and basic aspects of information technology. This book concentrates on some of the most fundamental aspects of IT and helps readers to get familiar with some of the basics of Information Technology. This book is mainly written for people that are somehow connected to the IT industry, although the information in this book can also be useful for people from other industries. This book is very unique and written in a simple language and provides very essential information about Information Technology.
| ISBN | 9781602645561 |
| Publisher | Virtualbookworm.com Publishing |
| Year | 2010 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 232 |
| Material Type | Book |
The main aim of this volume is as a contribution to the development of a framework for analysing the relationship between news sources and news media in contemporary liberal democratic, capitalist societies.
| ISBN | 9780761957973 |
| Call Number | 302.23 |
| Publisher | SAGE |
| Year | 2001 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 270 |
| Material Type | Book |
| Subjects | Language Arts & Disciplines |
This important text introduces students to both feminism and other social and political theories via an examination of the inter-relationship between different feminist positions and key contemporary debates. The book takes each debate in turn, outlines the main themes, discusses different feminist responses and evaluates the implications for real-life political and social issues. This user-friendly structure effectively redraws the map of contemporary feminist thought, offering a fresh and succinct summary of an extensive range of material and graphically demonstrating the ongoing relevance and value of a feminist perspective.
| ISBN | 9780333968116 |
| Call Number | 305.42 |
| Publisher | Palgrave Macmillan |
| Year | 2003 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 214 |
| Material Type | Book |
| Subjects | Social Science |
The Bestselling Text is Completely Updated and Better than Ever! Praise for the Third Edition: “I have used the older edition with great success. The new one is even better.” —Kathleen Duncan, University of La Verne The Third Edition of the bestselling text Research Design by John W. Creswell enables readers to compare three approaches to research—qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods—in a single research methods text. The book presents these three approaches side by side within the context of the process of research from the beginning steps of philosophical assumptions to the writing and presenting of research. Written in a user-friendly manner, Creswell's text does not rely on technical jargon. He cuts to the core of what a reader needs to know to read and design research in part by showcasing ideas in a scaffold approach so that the reader understands ideas from the simple to the complex. Key updates to the Third Edition Presents the preliminary steps of using philosophical assumptions in the beginning of the book Provides an expanded discussion on ethical issues Emphasizes new Web-based technologies for literature searches Offers updated information about mixed methods research procedures Contains a glossary of terms Highlights “research tips” throughout the chapters incorporating the author’s experiences over the last 35 years The Instructor’s Resource site at http://www.sagepub.com/creswell3einstr/ contains: Sample Syllabi PowerPoint Slide Sets Sample Student Proposals Suggested Studies Published in Journal Articles Application Activities and Tutorial Peer-Feedback Group Activities Study Design Group Activities End-of-Chapter Checklists The Student Study Site at www.sagepub.com/creswellstudy offers: Sample Student Proposals Application Activities and Tutorials Peer-Feedback Group Activities Study Design Group Activities End-of-Chapter Checklists Research Design, Third Edition appeals to students taking research design and research methods classes throug
| ISBN | 9781412965569 |
| Call Number | 300.721 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications, Incorporated |
| Year | 2008 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 260 |
| Material Type | Book |
| Subjects | Social Science |
This edited textbook brings together broad and cutting-edge coverage of the core areas in media psychology for undergraduate, introductory-level students. Covering persuasion and influence, interaction with the media, and representation, the authors draw on specific campaigns and studies to introduce readers to key issues in this fascinating field.
| ISBN | 9780230279209 |
| Call Number | 302.23 |
| Publisher | Red Globe Press |
| Year | 2011 |
| Language | English |
| Material Type | Book |
| Subjects | Psychology |
| ISBN | 9788176481632 |
| Call Number | 020.7 |
| Publisher | APH Publishing |
| Year | 2000 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 342 |
| Material Type | Book |
| Subjects | Information science |
These papers focus on the topic of leadership in the library and information professions, providing an overview of institutes, programs and activities occurring around the world. Some are described in detail, outlining learning objectives, structure, recruitment and evaluation strategies; others summarise national and international initiatives. They will provide valuable insights to anyone interested in workforce planning strategies aimed at addressing current shortages of library leaders, as well as those who may have experienced difficulties recruiting to leadership positions and now want to explore the best ways of developing and equipping their own staff with skills to enable them to become the leaders of the future.
| ISBN | 9783598220340 |
| Call Number | 023.4 |
| Publisher | Walter de Gruyter |
| Year | 2008 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 321 |
| Material Type | Book |
| Subjects | Language Arts & Disciplines |
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