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Advanced ReadersThe following titles are books for adults who have mastered their basic reading skills and are stretching themselves by more extensive reading. This selection contains high interest titles, many very entertaining and humorous which make reading a pleasure for both student and teacher.

Advanced Reader IndexTitle Page1987 Floods, The 19Accident Waiting to Happen, An 4Achievers, The 9Acimowina 11Adventures of a Bus Driver, The 16Against the Wind 19All People Should Fellowship 17Amadlozi 16American Hero 9Bases Loaded 18Beer, Songs and Quarrels 19Bildad Kaggia 10Black Heroes of the Wild West 7Blackball Superstars 8Booker Washington 14Brenda 12Builders, The 4Building, The 16Collector of Treasures, The 13Comedian, The 4Congo Days 16Contemporary American Plays, Selected from: V2 18Cosmos, Selected from 18Dare Develis of the Air 9Death of a Son 12Deep Feeling Feedback 17Dedan Kimathi 11Demon and the Angel, The 12Denzil’s Con 16Diary of Thami the Truck Driver, The 19Driving with Daisy 4Education is the Way Out 17Eight Who Made a Difference 8Elijah Masinde 10Elizabeth’s Garden 16Elusive Glory 8Experimenters, The 8

Title PageFair-Weather Friend 5Fannie Lour Hamer 9Ferrari 612 Scaglietti 20Field Marshall Muthoni 11Forgotten Champion, A 8Fortune Snake, Mamlambo, The 13Frederick Douglass 14Freedom’s Martyr 8From East to West 15From Kansas to Cannibals 8From Sound to Silence 15George Pemba 12Gerard Sekoto 13Girl He Left Behind, The 9Go Girl! 9Great Black Writers 7Gutted 20Hard to Get Life 16Harriet Tubman 14Has Anyone Here Seen Larry? 4Heartbreaker 8Here Comes Eleanor 8Hey, Hmong Girl, Whassup? 17Hidden from History 9I Can Do Anything 9I Could Leap Through a Cheerio 19I Dare Not Fail 9I Didn’t Have the Bookwork 18In High Germany 5Innocence Long Lost 11It All Adds Up 4James Sofasonke Mpanza 13Jaramogi Oginga Odinga 11Jeevanjee 10Jesus and Billy Are Off to Barcelona 4Joe Milkshake and the Prince of Prince Albert 13Joe’s Wedding 4

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Advanced Reader Index ContinuedTitle Page Jomo Kenyatta 10Josiah Henson 14Julius Nyerere 11Kippie Moeketsi 12Kon-Tiki, Selected from 18Lesson, The 16Letter from Chicago 5Life 13Lights Out 18Long Way from Home, A 20Looking Forward 15Lovers, The 14Maggie’s Story 4Make a Man of Him 14Man Must Live 14Marcus Garvey 14Martin Luther King 14Mary Robinson 9Mary Seacole 14Mekatilili wa Menza 10Missing Goats, The 16Mississippi to Madrid 7Mohamed Amin 10Mumbet: Life & Times of Elizabeth Freeman 9Mwai Kibaki 10Mwana Kupona 10Name Like Me, A 6Nelson Mandela 10Nhlanhla 16Nightingales and Nice-Time Girls 12No Dress Rehearsal 5No More Stars in My Roof 16No Space to Plant 19Not Just for Christmas 5Old Money, New Money 5Our Say 20Pathblazers 7Paul Robeson 15Payback, The 20Pipe Dreams 5Power from Within, The 20Prince of the Fairway 8Proclamation of Independence 19

Title PageProphetess, The 13Quiz Master, The 6Raggin’ the Blues 9Ripples 6Ronald Ngala 11Sad Song 5Salford Power 20Sarah, Rings and I 13Second Chance 5Shaka Zulu 11Sizamile 17Slavery in America 15Smoking Room, The 6So Many Things I Could Have Written 15Sojourner Truth 15South Was Pretty Cold, The 17Speaking to One Another 18Standing on My Own Two Feet 15Storming the Skies 9Story of Joe Brown, The 6Stray Dog 6Strength of Spirit 20 Subaru Impreza 20Sudden Champion 9Suit, The 13Surviving Rape 18Survivors, The 10Sylvia Stark 7Tandie’s Blues 13Theatre of Dreams 20Toussaint L’Ouverture 15Tree Man, The 19True Love at Last 17Under the Sugar Palm Tree 6Voices from Home 8Voices in the Backyard 17Voter, The 12We Remember District Six 17Women of the Wild West 7World Cup Diary 6You’re Looking at Royalty Here 18Your People Will Always Be Your People 17

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PeppercornAdvanced Reader Collection 2006PeppercornAdvanced Reader Collection 2006The Peppercorn Advanced Reader Collection consists of two collections. Each collection brings togetherbooks from our catalog of readers for adult learners. The collections features books for more advancedreaders which are firm favorites with adult learners around the USA and have been requested repeatedly.The Advanced 1 Collection brings together 60 books at the special price of $425 representing a savings ofabout 5% on the cost of purchasing the titles individually. The Advanced 2 Collection brings together 40books at the special price of $525 representing a savings of about 5% on the cost of purchasing these titlesindividually. This description is for the 2006 collection.

You can view sample pages of all these books on our website: www.peppercornbooks.com

The titles in the Peppercorn Advanced Collection are selected from the 152 Advanced Readers listed on ourwebsite. We reserve the right to substitute titles according to availability.

Black Heroes of the WildWest

A Forgotten Champion No Space to Plant

We also offer collections covering ourstarter, beginner, intermediate, studentwriting, East African Biography and CoolBooks publications.

Title: Peppercorn Advanced Reader Collection 2006Peppercorn Title #:Advanced 1: 100-0050Advanced 2: 100-0051Price:Advanced 1: $425.00Advanced 2: $525.00

Please note, all prices are subject to change.


New Island Books

An Accident Waiting to HappenA gripping and funny tale of life on the wrong side of the tracks.ISBN: 1-902602-72-2Year of Publication: 2002Length: 80 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 921-0013

The BuildersA builder and a tenant try to unravel the mysterious disappearance of a neighbor, but many complications lie ahead, and things may get a bit messy.ISBN: 1-902602-68-4Year of Publication: 2002Length: 71 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 921-0014

The ComedianA father is a delivery man by day, and dreams of being a comedian, a famous performer, a hero by night. However, what the future holds will turn their whole world upside down.ISBN: 1-902602-37-4Year of Publication: 2000Length: 68 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 921-0006

Driving with Daisy“A young boy pretends his weekly errand run is an adventure into the Wild West and he is a cowboy. A funny, moving and familiar story of a rural Ireland long since passed.”ISBN: 1-902602-71-4Year of Publication: 2002Length: 65 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 921-0015

The Open Door Series are short, highly readable novels written by some of Ireland’s best-known authors. They provide excellent and interesting reading material for more advanced students.

Price: $9.50 eachPlace of Publication: Dublin, IrelandSize: 5 x 7.75 and 4.25 x 7 inches, portrait

Has Anyone Here Seen Larry?A story about Larry, an 87-year-old widow and her daughters. One embarrassing evening when Father Jimmy comes to tea, high drama follows and very soon, Larry is nowhere to be found.ISBN: 1-902602-70-6Year of Publication: 2002Length: 80 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 921-0016

Joe’s Wedding“It’s the day of Joe’s wedding. He opens his eyes to find himself on a park bench beside the sea, dressed in torn tights, a cape and in another city. Will he make it to his wedding, and go through with it?ISBN: 1-902602-35-8Year of Publication: 2000Length: 72 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 921-0009

It All Adds UpAn introduction to numerology.ISBN: 1-902602-73-0Year of Publication: 2002Length: 74 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 921-0017

Jesus and Billy are Off to BarcelonaBilly and his family have conflicting feelings about the arrival of an exchange student, but when Jesus Martinez shows up they are pleasantly surprised. The surprises continue as he settles in.ISBN: 1-902602-16-1Year of Publication: 1999Length: 77 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 921-0010

Maggie’s Story“Everybody takes Maggie for granted, and she’s beginning to think life may have passed her by. She wishes for a little more romance, and appreciation from her family.”ISBN: 1-902602-17-XYear of Publication: 1999Length: 77 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 921-0011

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In High Germany“Eoin tells his son the story of Euro ‘88. This book includes A Poet’s Notebook, a selection of short poems about ordinary life by the author, with notes on how and why they were written.”ISBN: 1-902602-14-5Year of Publication: 1999Length: 71 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 921-0012

Letter from ChicagoTwo sisters write letters from opposite sides of the Atlantic, fabricating stories about their families. When Maisie finds out her grandaughter is coming to stay in Ireland, she has to face the truth. ISBN: 1-902602-69-2Year of Publication: 2002Length: 63 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 921-0018

No Dress Rehearsal“We’ve all heard the phrase ‘Life’s not a dress rehearsal.’’ When Lizzie dies, she finds out how true the statement is. She does however, get a second chance.ISBN: 1-902602-32-3Year of Publication: 2000Length: 65 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 921-0002

Not Just for ChristmasDanny and his brother are going to meet after not having seen each other in twenty years. Will they fight again or will they become the friends they used to be?ISBN: 1-902602-15-3Year of Publication: 1999Length: 77 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 921-0005

Old Money, New MoneyTwo elderly sisters have been robbed, but the robbers haven’t taken all the money. A boy who happens upon the scene and his best friend are about to face their biggest dilemma ever.ISBN: 1-902602-36-6Year of Publication: 2000Length: 58 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 921-0008

Pipe DreamsMeany is a bachelor farmer with simple needs. When an old flame shows up in his lonely world, Meany may have to loosen his grip on money for the free-spending Julie. However, Meany has some cost saving plans up his sleeve.ISBN: 1-902602-34-XYear of Publication: 2000Length: 62 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 921-0007

Sad SongA PI hired to bring home a straying daughter takes the girl’s side against her rich father and sufffers for it.ISBN: 1-902602-18-8Year of Publication: 1999Length: 71 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 921-0003

Second ChanceJust when difficult times are looking their worst, things turn around for Tony and Jean.ISBN: 1-902602-33-1Year of Publication: 2000Length: 62 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 921-0001

Fair-Weather FriendAn unbalanced friendship between Melissa the taker and Sophie the giver, begins to change while on vacation. ISBN: 1-904301-47-9Year of Publication: 2004Length: 76 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 921-0019

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Ripples“Throw a stone in a pool, and you get ripples in the water. Break up a marriage, and what do you get?”ISBN: 1-902602-13-7Year of Publication: 1999Length: 71 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 921-0004

The Quiz MasterIn a bid to win a million euro, and the freedom to marry his pregnant girlfriend, Spider enters a TV quiz show. He finds himself competing against Harry Evans...the “Quiz Master”, and sorting his life out becomes that much harder.ISBN: 1-904301-50-9Year of Publication: 2004Length: 104 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 921-0021

World Cup Diary“The author, one of Ireland’s best-loved footballers, brings us the excitement of the World Cup from the inside. Following the team through highs and lows, and showing just how important supporters were during this time.”ISBN: 1-904301-48-7Year of Publication: 2004Length: 92 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 921-0020

Stray DogA mysterious stray dog enters John’s life at a low point and brings him a second chance in love and life.ISBN: 1-904301-49-5Year of Publication: 2004Length: 83 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 921-0022

The Story of Joe BrownA story of an average man with a secret and past he is trying to put behind him. He may have been able to if he hadn’t answered an ad for a room to rent.ISBN: 1-904301-45-2Year of Publication: 2004Length: 84 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 921-0023

The Smoking RoomJack meets Grace in the smoking room at work, and love soon began to bloom. Jack’s wife begins to suspect something is going on. She is a woman who likes to get her own way, and this time she is playing to win.ISBN: 1-904301-46-0Year of Publication: 2004Length: 74 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 921-0024

The Asian Center at Merrimack Valley

Price: $10.00 eachYear of Publication: 2003Place of Publication: Lawrence, MASize: 5.25 x 8.25 inches, portrait

Two collections of writings by refugees from SE Asia compiled during workshops at the Asian Center.

Under the Sugar Palm TreeMemoirs of Cambodian Refugees Living in Lawrence, Mass.Length: 108 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 575-0001

A Name Like MeEssays & Poems by Vietnamese & Cambodian Teenagers Living in Lawrence, Mass.ISBN: 1-928836-16-XLength: 74 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 575-0002



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Open Hand Publishing

Hard cover price: $12.95 eachPaperback cover price: $6.95Place of Publication: Greensboro, NCSize: 5.25 x 8.5 inches, portrait

A useful collection of biographies of Americans who made a contribution to the community, but who have not been widely covered in readers for adult learners.

Great Black WritersEach biography outlines the connection between the writer’s life experiences and his or her writing, and explores the challenges each faced and over came in the process of becoming a writer.HardcoverISBN: 0-940880-66-0Year of Publication: 2002Length: 64 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 441-0010PaperbackISBN: 0-940880-67-9Peppercorn Title #: 441-0009

Black Heroes of the Wild WestTells the story of nine African Americans who made their place in history on the American frontier.HardcoverISBN: 0-940880-25-3Year of Publication: 1990Length: 58 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 441-0006PaperbackISBN: 0-940880-26-1Peppercorn Title #: 441-0005

PathblazersTells the story of eight significant, modern historical figures.HardcoverISBN: 0-940880-35-0Year of Publication: 1992Length: 64 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 441-0012PaperbackISBN: 0-940880-36-9Peppercorn Title #: 441-0011

Sylvia StarkBiography of the African American woman pioneer.HardcoverISBN: 0-940880-37-7Year of Publication: 1991Length: 64 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 441-0016PaperbackISBN: 0-940880-38-5Peppercorn Title #: 441-0015

Women of the Wild WestHighlights the lives of eight brave women.HardcoverISBN: 0-940880-49-0Year of Publication: 1995Length: 64 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 441-0014PaperbackISBN: 0-940880-50-4Peppercorn Title #: 441-0013

Mississippi to MadridTells the story of James Yates and the Abraham Lincoln Brigade, the first non-Jim Crow military organization.HardcoverPrice: $19.95ISBN: 0-940880-19-9Year of Publication: 1989Length: 208 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 441-0008PaperbackPrice: $9.95ISBN: 0-940880-20-2Peppercorn Title #: 441-0007

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Avisson Press

Price: $19.95 eachPlace of Publication: Greensboro, NCSize: 5.75 x 8.75 inches, portrait

Voices from HomeThe North Carolina Prose AnthologyFiction and non-fiction from some of North Carolina’s best and most well known writers, as well as a liberal and diverse selection from many lesser known writers.Price: $18.00 ISBN: 1-888105-30-5Year of Publication: 1997 Place of Publication: Greensboro, NCLength/Size: 376 pgs, 6 x 8.5 inches, portraitPeppercorn Title #: 550-0001

BiographiesThis is a series of biographies for adult learners at a more advanced level.

Blackball SuperstarsLegendary Players of the Negro Baseball LeagueISBN: 1-888105-38-0Year of Publication: 1999Length: 141 pgsFormat: hardcoverPeppercorn Title #: 550-0008

Eight Who Made a DifferencePioneer women in the ArtsISBN: 1-888105-37-2Year of Publication: 1999Length: 123 pgsFormat: hardcoverPeppercorn Title #: 550-0010

Freedom’s MartyrThe Story of Jose Rizal, National Hero of the PhilippinesISBN: 1-888105-55-0Year of Publication: 2003Length: 107 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 550-0017

From Kansas to CannibalsThe Story of Osa JohnsonISBN: 1-888105-50-XYear of Publication: 2001Length: 90 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 550-0005

Elusive GloryAfrican American Heroes of World War IIISBN: 1-888105-48-8Year of Publication: 2001Length: 135 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 550-0011

The ExperimentersTwelve Great ChemistsISBN: 1-888105-49-6Year of Publication: 2001Length: 200 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 550-0003

Prince of the FairwaysThe Tiger Woods StoryISBN: 1-888105-22-4Year of Publication: 1997Length: 105 pgsFormat: hardcoverPeppercorn Title #: 550-0016

Here Comes EleanorA New Biography of Eleanor RooseveltISBN: 1-888105-33-XYear of Publication: 1998Length: 142 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 550-0009

A Forgotten ChampionStory of Major Taylor, Fastest Bicycle Racer in the WorldISBN: 1-888105-52-6Year of Publication: 2002Length: 87 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 550-0012

HeartbreakerThe Dorothy Dandridge StoryISBN: 1-888105-51-8Year of Publication: 2002Length: 127 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 550-0013

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Go Girl!Young Women Superstars of Pop MusicISBN: 1-888105-45-3Year of Publication: 2000Length: 144 pgsFormat: hardcoverPeppercorn Title #: 550-0002

Sudden ChampionThe Sarah Hughes StoryISBN: 1-888105-53-4Year of Publication: 2002Length: 100 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 550-0015

Hidden from HistoryThe Lives of Eight American Women ScientistsISBN: 1-888105-54-2Year of Publication: 2002Length: 152 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 550-0014

Mumbet: The Life and Times of Elizabeth FreemanThe True Story of a Slave Who Won Her FreedomISBN: 1-888105-40-2Year of Publication: 1999Length: 104 pgsFormat: hardcoverPeppercorn Title #: 550-0006

Raggin’ the BluesLegendary Country Blues and Ragtime MusiciansISBN: 1-888105-47-XYear of Publication: 2001Length: 112 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 550-0004

I Can Do AnythingThe Sammy Davis, Jr. StoryISBN: 1-888105-61-5Year of Publication: 2004Length: 116 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 550-0019

The Girl He Left BehindThe Life and Times of Libbie CusterISBN: 1-888105-67-4Year of Publication: 2004Length: 136 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 550-0023

American HeroThe Audie Murphy StoryISBN: 1-888105-59-3Year of Publication: 2004Length: 144 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 550-0022

Storming the SkiesThe Story of Katherine & Marjorie Stinson, Pioneer Women AviatorsPrice: $17.95ISBN: 1-888105-56-9Year of Publication: 2004Length: 75 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 550-0021

I Dare Not FailNotable African American Women EducatorsISBN: 1-888105-64-XYear of Publication: 2004Length: 140 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 550-0020

Mary RobinsonFighter for Human RightsISBN: 1-888105-65-8Year of Publication: 2004Length: 142 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 550-0026

Dare Devils of the AirThrilling Tales of Pioneer AviatorsISBN: 1-888105-58-5Year of Publication: 2003Length: 155 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 550-0027

Fannie Lou HamerA Voice for FreedomISBN: 1-888105-62-3Year of Publication: 2005Length: 117 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 550-0024

The AchieversGreat Women in the Biological SciencesISBN: 1-888105-70-4Year of Publication: 2005Length: 148 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 550-0025



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Price: $12.00 eachPlace of Publication: Nairobi, KenyaSize: A5, portrait

These biographies are suitable for new adult readers at an advanced level. They provide excellent and previously unavailable biographies of African political and cultural leaders.

The SurvivorsA story with the universal theme of struggling to survive.Price: $7.00ISBN: 9966-951-09-1Year of Publication: 2002Place of Publication: Nairobi, KenyaLength/Size: 72 pgs, A5, portrait Peppercorn Title #: 640-0025

Elijah Masinde: Rebel with a CauseA story about one of the important figures in Kenya’s struggle for independence.ISBN: 9966-951-00-8Year of Publication: 2000Length: 69 pgs Peppercorn Title #: 640-0006

Jomo Kenyatta: Father of HarambeeA story about Kenya’s first president.ISBN: 9966-951-01-6Year of Publication: 2000Length: 94 pgs Peppercorn Title #: 640-0004

Jeevanjee: Rebel of the EmpireJeevanjee helped found the East African Indian Congress, and fought for rights for both Africans and Indians.ISBN: 9966-951-07-5Year of Publication: 2002Length: 86 pgs Peppercorn Title #: 640-0024

Bildad Kaggia: Voice of the PeopleKaggia was a preacher, scholar, and one of the leaders in Kenya’s struggle for independence.ISBN: 9966-951-04-0Year of Publication: 2001Length: 102 pgs Peppercorn Title #: 640-0015

Mekatilili Wa Menza: Woman WarriorA story about an East African resistance leader in the early 1900s. ISBN: 9966-951-03-2Year of Publication: 2000Length: 80 pgs Peppercorn Title #: 640-0005

Mohamed Amin: The Eyes of AfricaThe story of the Kenyan photographer and photojournalist.ISBN: 9966-951-02-4Year of Publication: 2000Length: 86 pgs Peppercorn Title #: 640-0003

Mwana Kupona: Poetess from LamuBiography of the 19th century Swahili poetess. Includes her poem Conquer the World.ISBN: 9966-951-05-9Year of Publication: 2000Length: 105 pgsLanguage: English, Swahili Peppercorn Title #: 640-0002

Mwai Kibaki: Economist for KenyaBiography of the newly elected third president of Kenya.ISBN: 9966-951-20-2Year of Publication: 2003Length: 85 pgs Peppercorn Title #: 640-0027

Nelson Mandela: Fighter for HumanityISBN: 9966-951-08-3Year of Publication: 2002Length: 122 pgs Peppercorn Title #: 640-0022



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Lion Books: Teachers’ GuideAccompanies the following books: Elijah Masinde, Mekatilili wa Menza, Mohamed Amin, Jomo Kenyatta and Mwana Kupona. Price: $12.00ISBN: 9966-951-16-4Peppercorn Title #: 640-0017

Ronald Ngala: Teacher with a MissionBiography of a lesser known figure in Kenya’s independence movement, later becoming a minister in the first independent government.ISBN: 9966-951-06-7Year of Publication: 2001Length: 86 pgs Peppercorn Title #: 640-0023

Dedan Kimathi: Leader of the Mau MauBiography of the leader of the Mau Mau guerilla campaign against British colonialism in Kenya.ISBN: 9966-951-18-0Year of Publication: 2003Length: 83 pgs Peppercorn Title #: 640-0028

Shaka Zulu: Great Warrior KingShaka Zulu introduced innovations in military strategy and helped build the mighty Zulu empire of the 19th century.ISBN: 9966-951-27-XYear of Publication: 2004Length: 39 pgs Peppercorn Title #: 640-0029

Jaramogi Oginga Odinga: People’s RevolutionaryJaramogi was a teacher, businessman, and politician who inspired millions to rise up against injustice in colonial days and independent Kenya.ISBN: 9966-951-24-5Year of Publication: 2004Length: 102 pgs Peppercorn Title #: 640-0030

Field Marshall Muthoni: Mau Mau HeroineBiography of a woman who joined the Mau Mau freedom fighters for Kenya’s independence.ISBN: 9966-951-35-0Year of Publication: 2005Length: 52 pgs Peppercorn Title #: 640-0033

Julius Nyerere: Father of UjamaaA lively narrative for young and old about the ideas and activities of Tanzania’s beloved first president.ISBN: 9966-951-32-6Year of Publication: 2005Length: 81 pgs Peppercorn Title #: 640-0035

Innocence Long LostA story about Edna’s horrific childhood and her journey to reclaim her rights to personhood.ISBN: 9966-951-33-4Year of Publication: 2005Length: 80 pgs Peppercorn Title #: 640-0032

Learning at the Centre PressAcimowinaA collection of writings by adult students from Wabasca Demarais in Alberta. Ther writers remember their past and share their experiences.Price: $6.00ISBN: 0-9698539-9-8Year of Publication: 2000Place of Publication: Edmonton, CanadaLength/Size: 58 pgs, 5 x 8.25 inches, portrait Peppercorn Title #: 701-0004

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Most of the following books include a word list, and are also available in South African languages (see our catalog 6, Books in African Languages).

Death of a SonA story about how parents cope with the loss of their child and how it affects their relationship.Price: $7.50ISBN: 1-874932-15-8Year of Publication: 1996Length: 64 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 600-0022

The VoterA story about a local campaigner and the strategies he employs to try and win the election.Price: $7.50ISBN: 1-874932-13-1Year of Publication: 1994Length: 52 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 600-0011

Place of Publication: Johannesburg, South AfricaSize: A5, portrait

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Living History SeriesNightingales and Nice-Time GirlsStory of black women and music in South Africa from the 1900s to the 1950s.Price: $9.50ISBN: 1-874932-06-9Year of Publication: 1993Length: 84 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 600-0010

Brenda: The Comeback QueenBiography of Brenda Fassie, one of South Africa’s best loved pop stars.Price: $8.50ISBN: 1-874932-87-5Year of Publication: 2002Length: 60 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 600-0094

The Demon and the AngelThe Story of Jake Ntuli, Empire Boxing ChampPrice: $9.50ISBN: 1-874932-23-9Year of Publication: 1999Length: 92 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 600-0045

Kippie Moeketsi: Sad Man of JazzThe story of one of the greatest jazz musicians of his time.Price: $8.50ISBN: 1-874932-21-2Year of Publication: 1995Length: 80 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 600-0020

Yvonne Chaka Chaka: Princess of AfricaBiography of one of Africa’s most popular superstars.Price: $7.00ISBN: 1-874932-02-6Year of Publication: 1993Length: 52 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 600-0005

George PembaBiography of the well-known South African artist.Price: $12.50ISBN: 1-874932-37-9Year of Publication: 2000Length: 69 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 600-0052

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Tandie’s Blues: The Life Story of Tandie KlassenBiography of the well-known South African jazz singer.Price: $8.50ISBN: 1-874932-22-0Year of Publication: 1995Length: 84 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 600-0014

Gerard Sekoto: My Life and WorkStory of one of the first black modern artists in South AfricaPrice: $16.50ISBN: 1-874932-09-3Year of Publication: 1995Length: 126 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 600-0015

James Sofasonke Mpanza: The Father of SowetoMpanza fought for houses for people during World War II, and later become a councillor in the Urban Bantu Council of Soweto.Price: $8.50ISBN: 1-874932-07-7Year of Publication: 2004Length: 96 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 600-0058

New Stories SeriesSarah, Rings and IStory about a young boy’s love for a girl five years older.Price: $7.00ISBN: 1-874932-01-8Year of Publication: 1993Length: 52 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 600-0002

Joe Milkshake and the Prince of Prince AlbertA quest to find a missing co-worker leads to many strange encounters with unusual and interesting people met along the way.Price: $8.50ISBN: 1-874932-94-8Length: 72 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 600-0059

Well-Known Stories SeriesLifeA story about what happens when two worlds collide.Price: $7.00ISBN: 1-874932-08-5Year of Publication: 1993Length: 52 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 600-0004

The Collector of TreasuresThis story tells how a woman’s husband abandoned her with three small children and how she built her life with out him, only to have it shattered by his return.Price: $8.50ISBN: 1-874932-16-6Year of Publication: 1995Length: 68 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 600-0016

The Fortune Snake: MamlamboThe story about how a domestic worker tries to keep a faithful boyfriend.Price: $7.00ISBN: 0-620-16559-6Year of Publication: 1992Length: 36 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 600-0008

The ProphetessThis story deals with a town’s perception of the prophetess, and focuses on their faith, trust and beliefs as seen through the eyes of a young boy.Price: $7.00ISBN: 0-620-1655886Year of Publication: 1992Length: 44 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 600-0009

The SuitOne day a man catches his wife in bed with another man, and both their lives change in a strange and terrible way. Price: $7.00Year of Publication: 1994ISBN: 1-874932-14-XLength: 44 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 600-0003



The LoversA story about how traditional societies controlled love between young people.Price: $7.00ISBN: 1-874932-11-5Year of Publication: 1994Length: 52 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 600-0007

Man Must LiveA station worker gives a woman shelter after missing a train. He hears from her again, but isn’t aware of how this meeting would change his life.Price: $7.00ISBN: 1-874932-04-2Year of Publication: 1993Length: 44 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 600-0001

Level 3: A Facilitator’s ManualManual for the following books: The Prophetess, The Collector of Treasures, On the Banks of the Zambezi and The Suit.Price: $10.00Peppercorn Title #: 600-0047

The Fortune Snake, Teachers’ ManualPrice: $8.50Peppercorn Title #: 600-0012

Biographies of black leaders in the US and the Caribbean who made major contributions to the freedom struggle.Price: $7.50Place of Publication: Bristol, UKSize: A5, portrait

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Booker WashingtonISBN: 1-873115-09-1Year of Publication: 1993Length: 36 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 910-0011

Frederick DouglassISBN: 1-873115-01-6Year of Publication: 1990Length: 30 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 910-0001

Harriet TubmanISBN: 1-873115-03-2Year of Publication: 1991Length: 31 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 910-0010

Josiah HensonISBN: 1-873115-02-4Year of Publication: 1990Length: 47 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 910-0003

Mary SeacoleISBN: 1-873115-05-9Year of Publication: 1990Length: 28 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 910-0007

Marcus GarveyISBN: 1-873115-04-0Year of Publication: 1994Length: 31 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 910-0002Audio-cassette: 910-0013

Martin Luther KingISBN: 1-873115-10-5Year of Publication: 1994Length: 32 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 910-0004

Language AustraliaMake a Man of HimThe story of a man sent to fight in the Vietnam War, and what it was like when he returned.Price: $7.50ISBN: 1-876768-05-3Year of Publication: 2000Place of Publication: Melbourne, AustraliaLength/Size: 63 pgs, 5 x 7.5 inches, portraitPeppercorn Title #: 800-0004



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A series of auto-biographies, written during ESOL classes in South London.Price: $7.50Place of Publication: Johannesburg, South AfricaSize: A5, portrait

Our Lives from Friends of the Croydon Lang. Scheme Book Group

From East to WestLinh tells her story from the days in Vietnam to Britain where she now lives.ISBN: 0-9516066-3-8Year of Publication: 1992Length: 42 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 918-0004

Standing on My Own Two FeetAn immigrant from Bangladesh, was left a widow with five children when her husband suddenly died.ISBN: 0-9516066-1-1Year of Publication: 1990Length: 47 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 918-0005

From Sound to SilenceStory of Rashida Abedi who came to Britain from Pakistan to find a cure for her profound deafness.ISBN: 0-9516066-5-4Year of Publication: 2000Length: 45 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 918-0007

So Many Things I Could Have WrittenThe story of a Somali business woman who found learning the language and culture of another country difficult.ISBN: 0-9516066-2-XYear of Publication: 1987Length: 26 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 918-0003

Paul RobesonISBN: 1-873115-07-5Year of Publication: 1993Length: 25 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 910-0006

Toussaint L’OuvertureISBN: 1-873115-06-7Year of Publication: 1993Length: 25 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 910-0005

Slavery in AmericaISBN: 1-873115-08-3Year of Publication: 1994Length: 24 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 910-0008

Sojourner TruthISBN: 1-873115-00-8Year of Publication: 1990Length: 30 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 910-0009

Looking ForwardInma Suarez’s story about how she married, and after having a baby, discovered she had leukemia.ISBN: 0-9516066-4-6Year of Publication: 1994Length: 41 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 918-0006



Kagiso PublishersPrice: $5.00 eachPlace of Publication: Pretoria, South AfricaSize: 6.5 x 9.5, portrait

Adventures of a Bus DriverAn amusing story about a bus driver who is mistakenly identified as a thief.ISBN: 0-7986-3944-3Year of Publication: 1996Length: 23 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 630-0006

AmadloziImage driven book based on the story of Amadlozi which means “ancestors”.ISBN: 0-7986-3951-2Year of Publication: 1996Length: 22 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 630-0013

The BuildingThe story about the people who live in an old block of apartments (flats) in the inner city.ISBN: 0-7986-3946-6Year of Publication: 1996Length: 28 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 630-0012

Congo DaysTells the story of the Belgian Congo, the people’s struggle for independence and post-independence Zaire’s problems.ISBN: 0-7986-3952-0Year of Publication: 1996Length: 26 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 630-0016

Denzil’s ConA man tells his daughter a story about Denzil’s scheme to make enough money to move out of his mother’s house and marry his true love.ISBN: 0-7986-4719-1Year of Publication: 1997Length: 32 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 630-0021

Elizabeth’s GardenElizabeth tells the story of her life and how she gathers and uses wisdom from the world around her.ISBN: 0-7986-4720-5Year of Publication: 1997Length: 27 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 630-0022

Hard to Get Life “This story was inspired by the children and youth living on the streets of Cape Town.”ISBN: 0-7986-3959-8Year of Publication: 1996Length: 20 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 630-0015

The LessonA story about a literacy class which takes place in Crossroads in 1980.ISBN: 0-7986-4718-3Year of Publication: 1997Length: 25 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 630-0020

The Missing GoatsA story inspired by a real incident in which some village goats were poisoned by a malicious farmer.ISBN: 0-7986-3948-2Year of Publication: 1996Length: 27 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 630-0011

NhlanhlaThe story of a beautiful woman, the subject of many men’s desires, and how they came to see her as a witch.ISBN: 0-7986-3950-4Year of Publication: 1996Length: 28 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 630-0017

No More Stars in My RoofThis book tells the story of how Alicia and her friends finally managed to get brick houses.ISBN: 0-7986-4721-3Year of Publication: 1997Length: 27 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 630-0023



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Sizamile: We Have StruggledThis story addresses worker and community issues in Sizamile in the Eastern Cape.ISBN: 0-7986-3947-4Year of Publication: 1996Length: 19 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 630-0014

True Love at LastA story which shows true love can come later in life.ISBN: 0-7986-4717-7Year of Publication: 1997Length: 32 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 630-0018

Voices in the BackyardA story about three generations of women.ISBN: 0-7986-4717-5Year of Publication: 1997Length: 24 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 630-0019

We Remember District SixDistrict six was a multiracial community in South Africa that was razed and the people forcibly removed from 1970-1980.ISBN: 0-7986-3949-0Year of Publication: 1996Length: 16 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 630-0010

Oakland ReadersThe Oakland Readers consist of four series, with each series ranging in level from beginner to advanced. They are books of life stories told by students in the Second Start Adult Literacy Program, Oakland Public Library.Price: $6.00 eachPlace of Publication: Syracuse, NYSize: 6 x 9 inches, portrait

The South Was Pretty ColdISBN: 1-56420-187-2Year of Publication: 1992Length: 56 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 590-0026

Deep Feeling FeedbackISBN: 1-56420-188-0Year of Publication: 1992Length: 88 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 590-0027

Your People Will Always Be Your PeopleISBN: 1-56420-191-0Year of Publication: 1993Length: 58 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 590-0031

Education is the Way OutISBN: 1-56420-179-1Year of Publication: 1996Length: 28 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 590-0042

All People Should FellowshipISBN: 1-56420-192-9Year of Publication: 1993Length: 82 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 590-0032

Hey, Hmong Girl, Whassup?A teenager grows up in Minnesota, dealing with her family’s old-world traditions, and her need for independence.Price: $15.00ISBN: 0-9723721-5-6Year of Publication: 2004Place of Publication: Saint Paul, MNLength/ Size: 138 pgs, 6 x 9 inches, portraitPeppercorn Title #: 414-0002

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New Readers Publishers

Price: $7.95 eachPlace of Publication: Durban, South AfricaSize: A5, portrait

The books listed here are all in English, but many are also available in South African languages (see catalog 6, Books in African Languages).

You’re Looking at Royalty HereISBN: 1-56420-195-3Year of Publication: 1994Length: 35 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 590-0036

I Didn’t Have the BookworkISBN: 1-56420-199-6Year of Publication: 1996Length: 24 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 590-0041

New Readers Press

Price: $4.75 eachPlace of Publication: New York, NYLength/Size: 63 pgs, 4 x 6.5 inches, portrait

Contemporary American Plays Vol. 2, Selected fromThis anthology provides a great introduction to American Theatre.ISBN: 0-929631-62-5Year of Publication: 1992Peppercorn Title #: 590-0018

Kon-Tiki, Selected from Read about the risky ground-breaking attempt to establish if the Polynesians might have sailed from the west coast of South America.ISBN: 1-56853-001-3Year of Publication: 1993Peppercorn Title #: 590-0016

Cosmos, Selected fromProvides insight into the world around us.ISBN: 1-56853-000-5Year of Publication: 1993Peppercorn Title #: 590-0017

Our World Series

Speaking to One AnotherCollection of writings by students talking about what it took to admit they had a problem.Price: $5.00Year of Publication: 1993Length/Size: 64 pgs, 4 x 6.5 inches, portraitPeppercorn Title #: 590-0055

Bases LoadedA book about great baseball history.Price: $4.50ISBN: 0-88336-742-4Year of Publication: 1993Length/Size: 64 pgs, 4.5 x 7 inches, portrait.Peppercorn Title #: 590-0096

Lights Out A book about great boxing history.Price: $4.50ISBN: 0-88336-741-6Year of Publication: 1993Length/Size: 64 pgs, 4.5 x 7 inches, portraitPeppercorn Title #: 590-0102

Surviving RapeThis book gives practical advice in a simple format about rape.ISBN: 0-86980-171-5Year of Publication: 1995Length: 43 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 610-0015



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Oakland Public LibraryPrice: $10.00 eachYear of Publication: 1999Place of Publication: Oakland, CASize: 8 x 9 inches, portrait

Proclamation of IndependenceThis book is an announcement of personal freedom and total self-reliance.ISBN: 1-928836-06-2Length: 59 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 580-0005

I Could Leap Through a CheerioStories about personal health issues.ISBN: 1-928836-04-6Length: 40 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 580-0007

No Space to PlantFour women from Canaan tell their life stories.ISBN: 1-874897-58-1Year of Publication: 1992Length: 46 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 610-0011

The 1987 FloodsTrue story of someone who lived through the floods in Natal.ISBN: 0-86980-847-8Year of Publication: 1991Length: 20 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 610-0012

The Diary of Thami the Truck DriverA long distance truck driver, writes a daily diary about his travels.ISBN: 1-874897-75-1Year of Publication: 1992Length: 47 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 610-0013

Beer, Songs and QuarrelsSibongile remembers how things used to be, and tells true stories about her life.ISBN: 0-86980-847-8Year of Publication: 1991Length: 50 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 610-0010

The Tree Man: Robert Mazibuko’s StoryThis book is an account of Robert’s struggle to teach people efficient and environmentally friendly farming methods.ISBN:1-86840-173-3Year of Publication: 1996Length: 32 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 610-0014

Against the WindFive South Africans Follow Their DreamsTells the stories of five remarkable South Africans.ISBN: 1-874897-60-3Year of Publication: 1992Length: 42 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 610-0009



AXIS EducationPrice: $7.95 eachYear of Publication: 2005Place of Publication: Shrewsbury, UKLength/Size: 40 pgs, 6.5 x 8.5 inches, portrait

Ferrari 612 ScagliettiISBN: 1-84618-015-5Peppercorn Title #: 927-0018

Subaru ImprezaISBN: 1-84618-016-3Peppercorn Title #: 927-0021

Cars

CrimeGuttedMax vows to give up crime and drugs for Lisa, but realizes she’s just another addiction.ISBN: 1-903685-99-0Peppercorn Title #: 927-0014

Salford PowerMatt loved joyriding in cars as a kid, but later in life it became a much more serious crime.ISBN: 1-84618-000-7Peppercorn Title #: 927-0012

ThrillerTheatre of DreamsRicardo is taken in on the Manchester United football club, but fame and fortune quickly go to his head and he is drawn into a spiral that could ruin his career.ISBN: 1-84618-008-2Peppercorn Title #: 927-0024

The PaybackA story about a man who is saved from a life of crime by true love, but his past catches up with him and he pays a heavy penalty for his past.ISBN: 1-84618-007-4Peppercorn Title #: 927-0025

Gatehouse PublisherStrength of SpiritThe lives and experiences of the Bangladeshi women, collected by young people in Manchester.Price: $12.50ISBN: 0-954287-42-8Peppercorn Title #: 928-0002

A Long Way from HomeYoung refugees in Manchester write about their lives.Price: $12.50ISBN: 0-954287-40-1Peppercorn Title #: 928-0001

Price: $11.50 eachYear of Publication: 2001Place of Publication: Manchester, UKSize: A5, portrait

The Power from WithinISBN: 0-906253-91-8Length: 76 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 940-0066

Our SayISBN: 0-906253-86-1Length: 84 pgsPeppercorn Title #: 940-0067

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