Sundown at Dawn: A Liberian Odyssey
Realistically portraying the culture and politics of Liberia and the Kpelle tribe, Sundown at Dawn follows the adventures of Dougba Senfenui Jr., of the native Kpelle, as he tries to reconcile his tribal upbringing with the teachings of missionaries while working to acquire an education against overwhelming odds. Dougba discovers, through agonized soul-searching, that salvation for Liberia will only come from heroes whose sole concern is the welfare of their people. This intriguing novel gives the reader insight into Liberian culture and politics, the Kpelle tribe, and the limitless nature of self-sacrifice. It is a distinguished literary achievement of postwar Liberia and contemporary Africa.

Author: Wilton Sankawulo
Softcover: 204 pages
ISBN: 0-9763565-0-3
LCCN: 2004116462
Availability: In Stock
Price: $14.99

Unknown Sands: Journeys Around the World's Most Isolated Country
Turkmenistan was once the world's most feared territory. Since the time of the Mongols, the nomadic tribes of its vast desert wastes were deemed ungovernable. Russians and Persians were captured as slaves and carried off by the fierce Turkmen. Even now, as an independent country located between the hot spots of Afghanistan and Iran, with one of the planet's largest natural gas reserves, Turkmenistan remains virtually unknown to the outside world. Unknown Sands penetrates this remote and harsh land. This is a personal story that blends two years of adventure with Turkmenistan?s tumultuous history to present an intriguing profile of the country and its people. This former Soviet territory offers a target-rich environment for the unusual including a surreal cult of Presidential personality, ancient ruins of the Silk Road, and a unique, mystical brand of Islam.

Author: John Kropf    www.johnkropf.com
Hardcover: 224 pages.
ISBN: 0-9763565-1-1
LCCN: 2005938772
Availability: In Stock
Price: $26.00

Face of a Stranger: A Discovery of Purpose
Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Justin Parker discovered his love for poetry at Texas A&M, where he was introduced to the work of W.B. Yeats and T.S. Eliot. Since then he has developed a style of largely rhymed verse, defying the post-modern edict “One must not write rhyming poetry.” His themes focus on personal identity and the individual in the midst of transformation. Justin currently lives in sunny Austin, Texas.

Imprint: Sparkling Press
Author: Justin Parker
Softcover: 104 pages
ISBN: 0-9763565-2-X
Availability: In Stock
Price: $14.00