Liberia: Country Kit
Author : P. DaCosta
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File Size : 21,14 MB
Release : 1994
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Author : P. DaCosta
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Page : pages
File Size : 21,14 MB
Release : 1994
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Page : pages
File Size : 26,46 MB
Release : 1970
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Author : African Social Studies Programme
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Page : 64 pages
File Size : 49,41 MB
Release : 197?
Category : Liberia
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Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 137 pages
File Size : 13,80 MB
Release : 2016-12-30
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0309450063
The most recent Ebola epidemic that began in late 2013 alerted the entire world to the gaps in infectious disease emergency preparedness and response. The regional outbreak that progressed to a significant public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) in a matter of months killed 11,310 and infected more than 28,616. While this outbreak bears some unique distinctions to past outbreaks, many characteristics remain the same and contributed to tragic loss of human life and unnecessary expenditure of capital: insufficient knowledge of the disease, its reservoirs, and its transmission; delayed prevention efforts and treatment; poor control of the disease in hospital settings; and inadequate community and international responses. Recognizing the opportunity to learn from the countless lessons of this epidemic, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine convened a workshop in March 2015 to discuss the challenges to successful outbreak responses at the scientific, clinical, and global health levels. Workshop participants explored the epidemic from multiple perspectives, identified important questions about Ebola that remained unanswered, and sought to apply this understanding to the broad challenges posed by Ebola and other emerging pathogens, to prevent the international community from being taken by surprise once again in the face of these threats. This publication summarizes the presentations and discussions from the workshop.
Author : African Social Studies Programme
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Page : 110 pages
File Size : 17,36 MB
Release : 1975
Category : Liberia
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Author : Ayodeji Olukoju
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Page : 0 pages
File Size : 39,59 MB
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Category : Liberia
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Author : Catherine Reef
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Page : 136 pages
File Size : 29,74 MB
Release : 2009-02
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ISBN : 9781437965384
The small country of Liberia in West Africa has a rich and fascinating past, a history uniquely intertwined with that of the U.S. Liberia was born in the early 19th century when a group of prominent white Americans calling themselves the American Colonization Society set about establishing a colony for free blacks and former slaves. In 1820, the first settlers arrived on the west coast of Africa. This is the tale of their struggle to build a nation in the land of their ancestors. Award-winning author Catherine Reef looks into a significant but relatively unexplored chapter in African-American history in this accessible and well-written book, which is generously illustrated with over 100 period photographs and engravings.
Author : Wayétu Moore
Publisher : Graywolf Press
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 25,28 MB
Release : 2018-09-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1555978681
A novel of exhilarating range, magical realism, and history—a dazzling retelling of Liberia’s formation Wayétu Moore’s powerful debut novel, She Would Be King, reimagines the dramatic story of Liberia’s early years through three unforgettable characters who share an uncommon bond. Gbessa, exiled from the West African village of Lai, is starved, bitten by a viper, and left for dead, but still she survives. June Dey, raised on a plantation in Virginia, hides his unusual strength until a confrontation with the overseer forces him to flee. Norman Aragon, the child of a white British colonizer and a Maroon slave from Jamaica, can fade from sight when the earth calls him. When the three meet in the settlement of Monrovia, their gifts help them salvage the tense relationship between the African American settlers and the indigenous tribes, as a new nation forms around them. Moore’s intermingling of history and magical realism finds voice not just in these three characters but also in the fleeting spirit of the wind, who embodies an ancient wisdom. “If she was not a woman,” the wind says of Gbessa, “she would be king.” In this vibrant story of the African diaspora, Moore, a talented storyteller and a daring writer, illuminates with radiant and exacting prose the tumultuous roots of a country inextricably bound to the United States. She Would Be King is a novel of profound depth set against a vast canvas and a transcendent debut from a major new author.
Author : YouGuide
Publisher : Youguide International BV
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 49,56 MB
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Category : Travel
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"The Complete Travel Guide Series" offers a comprehensive exploration of diverse destinations worldwide. Each book provides detailed insights into local culture, history, attractions, and practical travel tips, ensuring travellers are well-prepared to embark on memorable journeys. With vibrant illustrations, beautiful pictures and up to date information, this series is an essential companion for any type of traveller seeking enriching experiences.
Author : Graham Greene
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Page : 236 pages
File Size : 18,4 MB
Release : 1948
Category : Guinea
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