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Author : Fredrick Amobi Okpara
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)
Download or read book Handbook of Nigerian Proverbs written by Fredrick Amobi Okpara and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Mabel Olufunmilayo Ajala
Publisher : MABEL AJALA
ISBN 13 : 9781592321032
Total Pages : 70 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (21 download)
Download or read book Nigerian Proverbs and Wisdom written by Mabel Olufunmilayo Ajala and published by MABEL AJALA. This book was released on 2007 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Askhari Johnson Hodari
Publisher : Broadway Books
ISBN 13 : 030758920X
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (75 download)
Download or read book Lifelines written by Askhari Johnson Hodari and published by Broadway Books. This book was released on 2009-11-10 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This little book contains the wisdom of the ages, and is guaranteed to produce a smile of appreciation at the sheer sense of the proverbs you will find inside. From advice you wish your mother had given you, to things you probably suspected, but had never put into words, Lifelines is a book to be read, absorbed and treasured.—Pearl Cleage, New York Times best selling author of What Looks Like Crazy On An Ordinary Day This illustrated treasury of proverbs unites the timeless wisdom of Black communities in Africa, the Caribbean, and the Americas, while speaking to the triumphs and challenges of everyday life. Lifelines: The Black book of Proverbs travels to all corners of the globe to reclaim and preserve African wisdom. This book offers the remarkably wise heart of Africa and her children to readers experiencing career changes, new births, weddings, death, and other rites of passage. Readers will find truth in the African saying, “When the occasion arises, there is a proverb to suit it.” Proverbs are presented in vibrant story-poem form; and are uniquely arranged by key life cycle events such as birth, initiation, marriage, and death. The proverbs can be found under themes such as “wealth”, “parenting”, “change” and “strength.” Inspired illustrations introduce each section along with beautiful vignettes showing how African proverbs comfort, inspire and instruct during different phases of life. Lifelines illuminates how traditions, civilization and spirit survive and thrive, despite centuries of loss of freedom, family, identity, language, land, and wealth. The proverbs offer wisdom for every stage of our lives. Collected in one place as never before, it is the perfect addition to the book shelves of families large and small, from Nairobi to New Orleans and every city in between. From Birth: Every cackling hen was an egg at first. -Rwanda to Marriage: A woman's clothes are the price her husband pays for peace. -Central Africa, East Africa, and Southern Africa (Bantu) and Elderhood: Every time an old man dies it is as if a library has burnt down. -West Africa as well as every stage of life in between, the proverbs found in Lifelines offer the guidance and wisdom to last a life time. Unlike other collections of proverbs, Lifelines hews closely to the cycle of life and draws inspiration from the authors combined 110 years of experience. Askhari Johnson Hodari and Yvonne McCalla Sobers have set out to let their proverbs both tell a story and stand alone. So whether you flip it open to a random page, read it through from start to finish, or go searching for a proverb to match your unique circumstance, you’ll find just the right lifeline to provide the comfort and guidance you’re looking for. From the Hardcover edition.
Author : F. B. O. Akporobaro
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.X/5 (4 download)
Download or read book Nigerian Proverbs written by F. B. O. Akporobaro and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Oyekan Owomoyela
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
ISBN 13 : 0803204957
Total Pages : 515 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (32 download)
Download or read book Yoruba Proverbs written by Oyekan Owomoyela and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 515 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Yoruba Proverbs is the most comprehensive collection to date of more than five thousand Yoruban proverbs that showcase Yoruba oral tradition. Following Oyekan Owomoyela's introduction, which provides a framework and description of Yoruba cultural beliefs, the proverbs are arranged by theme into five sections: the good person; the fortunate person (or the good life); relationships; human nature; rights and responsibilities; and truisms. Each proverb is presented in Yoruba with a literal English translation, followed by a brief commentary explaining the meaning of the proverb within the oral tradition." "This definitive source book on Yoruba proverbs is the first to give such detailed, systematic classification and analysis alongside a careful assessment of the risks and pitfalls of submitting this genre to the canons of literary analysis."--BOOK JACKET.
Author : J. P. Martin
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
ISBN 13 : 169871145X
Total Pages : 139 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (987 download)
Download or read book The Book of African Proverbs and Wisdom written by J. P. Martin and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2022-04-25 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Book of African Proverbs and Wisdom Volume 1 is a compilation of over 100 ancient proverbs and words of wisdom from the continent of Africa. Africa is the birthplace of human civilization and home to some of the most ancient wisdom on the planet. The continent of Africa is an extremely culturally rich region and home to over 2,000 languages, 3,000 ethnic groups and numerous belief systems. The Book of African Proverbs and Wisdom Volume 1 provides a diverse and expansive collection of timeless wise sayings and knowledge which have been collected from every region of Africa including west Africa, central Africa, east Africa, south Africa and north Africa. This valuable collection of inspirational sayings seeks to share Africa’s wisdom which has been passed down from one generation to the next for thousands of years.
Author : J. P. Martin
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1698711751
Total Pages : 149 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (987 download)
Download or read book The Book of African Proverbs and Wisdom written by J. P. Martin and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2022-05-16 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Book of African Proverbs and Wisdom Volume 2 is a compilation of over 100 ancient proverbs and words of wisdom from the continent of Africa. Africa is the birthplace of human civilization and home to some of the most ancient wisdom on the planet. The continent of Africa is an extremely culturally rich region and home to over 2,000 languages, 3,000 ethnic groups and numerous belief systems. The Book of African Proverbs and Wisdom Volume 2 provides a diverse and expansive collection of timeless wise sayings and knowledge which have been collected from every region of Africa including west Africa, central Africa, east Africa, south Africa and north Africa. This valuable collection of inspirational sayings seeks to share Africa’s wisdom which has been passed down from one generation to the next for thousands of years.
Author : Julia Stewart
Publisher : Citadel Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)
Download or read book African Proverbs and Wisdom written by Julia Stewart and published by Citadel Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: this collection, readers will discover a wide range of wisdom through stories and sayings, including new phrases to pepper daily language and Swahili love poetry. African Proverbs and Wisdom serves as a historical calendar and a highly browsable reference. Woodcut illustrations.
Author : Ibrahim Mustapha
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 : 9781655297106
Total Pages : 54 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (971 download)
Download or read book The Book of African Proverbs written by Ibrahim Mustapha and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-01-04 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains a list of African proverbs, wise saying and words of wisdom from around the continent.A proverb is a simple, concrete, traditional saying that expresses a perceived truth based on common sense or experience. Proverbs are often metaphorical and use formulaic language. Collectively, they form a genre of folklore.Many African proverbs are strongly tied to the earth and animals, conveying lessons of life and learning often through daily, seemingly menial, procedures. An example of a Zimbabwean proverb is "there is honey but no bees" - describing a situation when you find something free for the taking and without consequence.Every culture has its share of wise proverbs or sayings, usually single sentences, passed down from one generation to the next. While these sayings may vary from one language, culture, and country to another, the wisdom they convey is universal. Africa, in particular, is overflowing with inspirational sayings, many of which provide a captivating insight into the rich and vibrant cultures that crafted them.
Author : Ayotunde O. Joshua
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781542550956
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (59 download)
Download or read book Yoruba Proverbs Handbook written by Ayotunde O. Joshua and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-02 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Yoruba Proverbs Handbook provides over 2,500 Yoruba Proverbs along with their concise English translations in a clear, breezy and easy-to-read style. The proverbs have been listed alphabetically to make it easy to search for and find specific proverbs. The book should prove a handy reference to anyone on the go. Treat it as a companion; take it wherever you go; treat it like a good friend and watch how proficient you become at Yoruba proverbs and Yoruba language as a whole.
Author : Kesi Stevens
Publisher : Conscious Dreams Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781913674557
Total Pages : 126 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (745 download)
Download or read book A Guide to Life written by Kesi Stevens and published by Conscious Dreams Publishing. This book was released on 2021-04-27 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The key to the journey of life is to seek the knowledge of those who have experienced life before us. Our elders have passed down many wise words and teachings throughout time and history. The time has come for us to listen intently, rather than try to figure things out on our own. Through the traditional teachings from our elders such as African proverbs, we have been provided with a guide to life, a handbook full of tips on how to handle situations and challenges we may face on a day-to-day basis. These small but powerful gems of wisdom have been passed down from generation to generation, to those on the continent and throughout the diaspora. This modern-day breakdown will allow you to apply these words of wisdom into your everyday life and most importantly pass on to the next generation.
Author : Wole Omole
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 66 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)
Download or read book A Collection of African Proverbs & Usages written by Wole Omole and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Emma Umana Clasberry
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1479734411
Total Pages : 108 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (797 download)
Download or read book Nigerian-Ibibio Riddles Idioms and More Proverbs written by Emma Umana Clasberry and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2012-10-18 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Riddles stimulate learning and make learning and teaching of almost any subject in any setting enjoyable for any age of learners. They strengthen social cohesion between tellers and listeners. Riddles guide new generation to compare, differentiate, question and confront phenomena they encounter daily in their lives.
Author : Charlotte Leslau
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781258060374
Total Pages : 62 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (63 download)
Download or read book African Proverbs written by Charlotte Leslau and published by . This book was released on 2011-07-01 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Misbawu Abdallah
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 50 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (67 download)
Download or read book Book on African Proverbs written by Misbawu Abdallah and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-10 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many African proverbs are strongly tied to the earth and animals and are used to illustrate ideas, reinforce arguments and deliver messages of inspiration, consolation, celebration, and advice. An example of an African proverb is "Do not look where you fell, but where you slipped." Meaning that you do not look at your mistakes; look at what caused you to make the mistakes, then you could find solutions to save you from making the same mistakes again. African Proverbs may give different meanings to different situations, hence they are greatly understood according to the contexts with which they are said. An example is "only a fool tests the depth of a river with both feet" may be similar to the idiom: "do not put all your eggs in one basket" - thereby giving a suggestion and advising not to concentrate all efforts into one area. This may also mean that it is not wise to jump into a situation before thinking about it.In this book: "Book on African Proverbs", are lists of African proverbs from around the continent. Some are known to come from specific tribes, ethnic groups, countries, and great African authors like Chinua Achebe and Ola Rotimi in their books "Things Fall Apart" and "The Gods are not to Blame" respectively. Have a read and pluck out some ancestral insight from the motherland to carry with you.
Author : Adedeji Adedoyin
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 0359355641
Total Pages : 54 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (593 download)
Download or read book 365 African Proverbs written by Adedeji Adedoyin and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Akpenpuun Dzurgba
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789785527438
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (274 download)
Download or read book The Proverbs of the Tiv of Central Nigeria written by Akpenpuun Dzurgba and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book is the pioneering publication on Tiv proverbs. Tiv is the fourth largest ethnic group in Nigeria. Tivland is located in Central Nigeria in particular and West Africa in general. Tiv proverbs belong to oral wisdom literature which dates back to early ancient historical periods. In this book each proverb is examined, interpreted and evaluated in order to bring out its natural meanings, social implications and ethical lessons"--Page 4 of cover.
