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By Category A Love Affair with Books To my recollection, the world of books was opened up to me by mom’s two youngest sisters. From the Publisher 1 My aunties read big tomes voraciously. Both aunties were really more of my big sisters, and they were so cool. They stoked in me that same appetite for books. I remember being punished in primary school for reading fiction in class. I considered the punishment a small Ordering Information 1 price to pay for my exciting adventures. Bestsellers 2 I borrowed books from libraries, from my aunties, from friends... and in the rare occasions that I received gifts in the form of cash, I bought my own. And I read them all. Over the years, Fiction 6 this passion still burns. When a good book ends, I let it linger in my arms as I imagine what- if scenarios should the story carry on. I now buy more books than I can read. And it seems Children’s Bibles 8 the baton my aunties passed on to me has found a firm grip in my two children’s hands. Personal Growth 10 Well... I’ve a confession to make. I really don’t know if my children picked up the reading habit voluntarily, or out of the allure of making some bucks. You see, I gave a condition Leadership/Business/Management 16 for pocket money: it had to be earned. I made the rate for rewarding book reading more attractive than the rate for other chores. But there had to be evidence that a book was read and understood, so they submitted written summaries. Even then, I had to be convinced Marriage & Relitionships 19 before I could disburse funds, so we engaged in book debates. With time, I started getting into debt with them. Whichever, it’s a delight for me to see what book lovers they’ve turned Women 22 out be, even in their teens. I stopped paying long ago. Christian Living 23 Our theme for the 2012 Catalogue is “Come Alive with Books.” It’s our sincere hope that the list featured here will stir our readers up in their quest to know, to learn, to experience, and Classics 24 to become... that these books will cause the true you to come alive. Africa Bible Commentary 26 Books are truly cool and we desire to see all people engage in reading. ABC Series 27 Enjoy. Theology 28 David Waweru, Publisher & CEO Historical/Biographical 30 ORDERING INFORMATION WordAlive Publishers Limited No. 7 Downhill Court, Riara Lane (off Riara Road), Kilimani PO Box 4547 GPO-00100 Nairobi, Kenya Phone: +254 20 357 2380/1, Mobile: +254 728 787 675 Fax: +254 20 357 2382 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.wordalivepublishers.com www.wordalivepublishers.com The information in this catalogue is subject to change. OUR VISION Submission of manuscripts Transformed African societies, one person at a time. Unsolicited manuscripts are not acceptable and will not be acknowledged. Authors may however submit book proposals which should include: proposed title, outline (about 250 words), chapter-by-chapter develop- ment (one line each), one or two sample chapters, description of target audience, any commendation(s) on OUR MISSION peer review, and author’s resume. To provide excellent resources that affirm biblical values in Rights and co-editions order to positively influence people in Africa and the world For inquiries or requests for rights or co-edition partnerships, please write: [email protected] to pursue their purpose and destiny. Africa Bible Commentary The Children’s Bible in 365 Stories The Impossible Is Possible Tokunboh Adeyemo, General Editor Pat Alexander John Mason Interpreting and applying the Bible in the light of African cultures Beautifully told and powerfully illustrated children’s stories This book powerfully shows that the past doesn’t equal the future; and realities today, Africa Bible Commentary (ABC) furnishes that can be read in one year, one story a day. Capture the you can live a fruitful and fulfilling life when you step forward in powerful and relevant insights into the biblical text that transcends iumagination of your child with these 365 classic Bible stories. faith, believing that God will never command what He doesn’t Africa in their significance. More on pg 26 More on pg 8 provide the means to accomplish. More on pg 10 Secrets of Super Achievers An Enemy Called Average How to Save Money for Investment Philip Baker John Mason Ken Monyoncho This book is written for those who desire to plumb the depths Are you ready to defeat that enemy called Average? Your life The book gives practical wisdom and principles that will set of their own being and grow; for those not satisfied simply to is about to change forever through the incredible wisdom in you on the path to financial freedom and success. Learn how be; for those who want to move beyond mediocrity and push this dynamic book that is a source of godly wisdom, scriptural to implement principles of saving money in your own life by themselves to excel. More on pg 12 motivation and practical principles. More on pg 10 reading and reflecting on real life examples. More on pg 18 2 Imitation Is Limitation Top Performance Journey to Academic Success and Beyond John Mason Zig Ziglar Paul Bundi Karau This book inspires you to have the courage to live as God This book explains the building blocks for success. Planning An excellent book that shows how to break free of backward created you to live. It is filled with encouraging, challenging lays the foundation for the cornerstones of character, cultures and how to subdue the academic environment to finish and motivating you to a more fulfilling life. More on pg 10 integrity, values and trust. More on pg 18 a victor, regardless of the level of education. More on pg 12 So Many Leaders, So Little Leadership Be All You Can Be! African Christian Ethics John Stanko John C. Maxwell Samuel Waje Kunhiyop True leadership is not about getting power and position. It’s This book provides simple game plans for transforming possibil- This book addresses ethical issues in Africa. It analyses the about becoming a servant. In real life, leading others is much ities to realities and is loaded with God-inspired, faith-building strengths and weaknesses of both African and Western ethical more complex—its part preparation, part perspiration and part and practical ‘him-to’ encouragement. More on pg 17 traditions, and then models a Christian approach to addressing inspiration. More on pg 17 particular problems . More on pg 28 3 Conquering An Enemy Called Average His Needs, Her Needs The Act of Marriage John Mason Willard F. Harley Tim & Beverly LaHaye A source of godly wisdom and scriptural motivation, this The needs of men and women are similar, but their priorities This book is for couples who have been married for years and book will break down barriers to excellence in your life and are vastly different. This fresh and highly entertaining book want to maintain the flame or rekindle the embers; for every release you to be all God created you to be. More on pg 10 will make your marriage sizzle!. More on pg 19 husband or wife who wants to be a better lover. More on pg 19 Be A People Person You’re Born An Original, Don’t Die A Copy Africa’s Enigma and Leadership Solutions John Maxwell John Mason Tokunboh Adeyemo This book will help you develop the qualities of an effective God created you for a specific, unique purpose. He has called you This book for a new paradigm in Africa’s leadership and states that leader, able to understand and help people with difficult not to imitate someone else – to be a copy – but to become all to overcome the continent’s malignant problems, the culture of personalities, inspire others to excellence and success.. that He wants you to be. More on pg 11 leadership that is problem-solving must take root. More on pg 16 More on pg 17 4 Have fun and learn grammar APPROVED BY too! APPROVED BY K.I.E. K.I.E. Join in the adventures of Rugendo Club members Mato, Dean, Dave and Jona. 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