In African mythology / fables the Tortoise is endowed with wit and cunning, time and time again.The Tortoise with the use of this wit and ingenuity outwits rivals - be they animals or humans.The Tortoise however demonstrates in fable after fable that cunning when combined with greed only leads to humiliation and self ridicule.

This is a licence to cook resource, which can help students celebrate Black History Month and it exposes children to West African culinary culture

An original story; fresh and realistic. It is a book about topical issues inNigerian marriages, culture clashes, childlessness, pride and humility, grief and pain, love and joy, politics, the diverse forms of religion inherent in Nigeria. It is a book about qualities and values which transcend culture, ethnicity. A book about profound nature of an African thriving in the midst of adversity. The Triumph of the Water Lily is a celebration of womanhood. It is a moving exploration of life and death, in which Effua, the narrator, tells of a passionate story of trial and tribulation, of the triumph of love and life, even in the throes of death. The novel attests to the nobility, elegance and profound goodness of Nkem, the central character. It is also a courageous story of romance filled with excitement, novelty and moments of shock, particularly for Effua, whose life has been inexorably influenced by Nkem's.

Silhouettes of a Treasured Heritage is a fictional narrative, which examines the consequences of being a person of racially mixed parentage in our world today. It is a thrilling and critical appreciation of such experiences as told by Miranda - the heroine; experiences that would be familiar to many people of similar background. The novel uniquely and dispassionately explores issues from both sides of the racial divide. It challenges stereo-typical perceptions; love and hate, power and influence. It is a story of healing, of hope and of promise for a racially divided world. Miranda takes the reader through her life in Britain, Ghana and the USA. "Am I 'White' or 'Black'", she asks?

This is a licence to cook resource, which can help students celebrate Black History Month and it exposes children to West African culinary culture.

This is a licence to cook resource, which can help students celebrate Black History Month and it exposes children to West African culinary culture.

This is a licence to cook resource, which can help students celebrate Black History Month and it exposes children to West African culinary culture.

This is a description of interesting activities, that can be made available to pupils during Black History Month. The workshop is a combination of storytelling activities for pupils at Key Stage 2, 3 and 4. There is also a step-by-step pictorial description of how to cook a popular West African rice dish called Jollof Rice. Jollof rice is the progenitor of the popular African-American dish "Jambalaya". It was taken by West African women into the diaspora of North and South America. Varieties of this rice dish exist or occur in other culinary cultures. The Asians call their version of Jollof Rice "Pilau Rice". The Italians call theirs "Risotto" and the Russians have a similar "Plov"

The resource exposes children to the cultural cuisine of North African people and gives an insight into a convivial family feast or setting. It is a resource that is colourful and ideal for use during Black History Month. It is possible to use it as follow on work for the book "Seluwa of the Fulani People"

Orisun of the Savannah Grassland is a contemporary tale, which gives an insight into how Africans perceive animals of the wild and their perception of the psyche of these animals. Contrary to popular opinion, Africans value the wildlife, which cohabit their plains and grasslands. The culling programme put in place by countries, such as Kenya and Zimbabwe, is enabling Africans to evolve a happy equilibrium between themselves and the wild life around them. Three endangered species are featured in this fable; i.e the Leopard, the Chimpanzee and the African Elephant.

Beans are a very good source of plant protein. This tossed bean salad is very nourishing and yet extremely easy to prepare. It is a lovely salad that can be enjoyed all year round. Beans are one of West Africa's most popular mystical foods. In Nigeria, beans are said to be the most mystical food of twins.

The cookery activity celebrates Black History Month and establishes West African culinary culture as a Vegetarian Paradise. Plantains are becoming increasingly popular. They're rich in iron and are extremely delicious as a compliment to many carbohydrate dishes. Many young people however do not know how to cook fried plantains effectively. This is a simple guide as to how to fry plantains.

This is a Black History Month Resource which describes the medicinal properties of the palm fruit. Palm oil is widely used in West African cuisine, and appears in very many food items, produced within the British Food Industry. A ready example being digestive biscuit. Palm oil is used in West African cuisine to eradicate toxins and free floating radicals in the body. This article about Palm Oil is rather interesting and can be used to celebrate West Africa's culinary culture at its best during Black History Month.

The story of the Tortoise and the Sardines is an African fable as well as a cautionary tale about the dangers of taking strangers at face-value. This enchanting fable is ideal for celebrating black history month, furthermore; the fable has been published in English, French and Spanish (the three crucial universal languages). The Book can therefore be used to advance young people’s knowledge of key stage 2 and 3 knowledge of French and Spanish in a way that is colourful, engaging and enjoyable.

The Biblical Story of the boy with the five loaves and two fish. The book has been published in English, French and Spanish. (The three Crucial Universal languages). The book can therefore advance young people’s knowledge of key stage 2 and 3 French and Spanish languages in a way that is colourful, engaging and enjoyable.