Books and Reviews

Review of Tears for My Land

2010-07-20 12:29:30

A review of Tears for My Land: A Social History of the Kua of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Tc’amnqoo, Kuela Kiema, Mmegi Publishing House: Gaborone, 2010. By Professor Jacqueline Solway, International Developments Studies/Anthropology, Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario CANADA

Books: Bushman Letters Launched

2010-06-14 13:15:00

A new book, subtitled: Interpreting /Xam Narratives, by Michael Wessels, was launched in Cape Town recently.

Tsodilo Hills: Copper Bracelet of the Kalahari

2010-05-02 20:53:38

'Tsodilo as a travelers’ destination is visually arresting, and it is also complex ecologically, archaeologically, and politically. This book is the first to bring together in one place a holistic treasury of pictures and information on all these aspects.' Review by Megan Biesele.

The Book Farmer of Botswana

2010-03-15 13:03:15

Pam Shelton has been working for years to bring books - successfully - to Botswana. Here we feature a recent article about the project and the person, published in More magazine in USA in April 2010. http://www.more.com/2009/12721-pam-shelton-s-botswana#1

The Botswana Book Project

2010-01-31 09:47:43

The Botswana Book Project was formed in 1998 by Pam Shelton to answer the immediate library needs of northern Botswana. Since then it has served as a catalyst for literacy and library development throughout the country.

A Review of Claim to the Country

2009-09-10 11:38:29

A Review of Claim to the Country: The Archive of Wilhelm Bleek and Lucy Lloyd, by Pippa Skotnes, editor. For AZANIA. Review by Megan Biesele meganbie@gmail.com January, 2009

A List of books

2009-07-30 11:49:20

This section is still a work in progress – there are many titles to be added. But to start things off, here is a list compiled by Dr Janette Deacon in 2007.

We welcome submissions of new title (and any not appearing here). Reviews, with pictures of covers are also extremely important. Please send any that you may have.

Publication of Ju|'hoan folktales

2009-06-10 12:33:00

The Kalahari People's Fund is proud to announce the publication of Ju|'hoan folktales: Transcriptions and English translations. Ordering details below. http://comp.ling.utexas.edu/tsmoon/KPF/juhoan_primer.pdf

Forthcoming Ju/'hoan Book Publication

2009-04-28 16:56:37

Ju|’hoan Folktales: Transcriptions and English Translations
A Literacy Primer by and for Youth and Adults of the Ju|’hoan Community

Book Donations: What is appropriate?

2009-02-04 12:00:13

From time to time there are queries about book donations from the public. What is appropriate? What is not? We asked for a couple of expert opinions.

Book Launch: Heritage and Cultures in Modern Namib

2008-12-18 10:58:48

On 26th of November 2008 Heritage and Cultures in Modern Namibia was launched: In-depth Views of the Country – A TUCSIN Festschrift. Published by Cornelia Limpricht & Megan Biesele, Windhoek 2008.

Book Donations welcomed in Tsumkwe

2008-12-02 10:00:08

Some wonderful books were recently donated by publishers, a bookseller and individuals to the Captain Kxao Kxami Community Learning and Development Centre in Tsumkwe.

New publication: Heritage and Cultures in Namibia

2008-11-17 08:27:45

On 26th November, in Windhoek, will be the publication of a Festschrift to honour 30 years of TUCSIN – and its main founder, Beatrice Sandelovsky. Invitation and details of publication.

My heart stands in the hill

2008-06-10 12:04:10

Text by distinguished archaeologist Dr Janette Deacon and photography by award-winning photographer and filmmaker Craig Foster (some of whose images grace the banner headlines of this site) were always going to make an interesting combination; in this book they have exceeded expectations – and then some.

Water Stories

2008-06-09 11:59:00

Water Stories told by the ‘Eiland’ women of Upington is available. The collection includes the original stories transcribed from the colloquial Afrikaans and notes and translations in English.