
I am from Xinjiang on the Silk Road
By Kurbanjan Samat
New World Press
Uygur photographer Kurbanjan Samat traveled to more than 20 cities in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and captured the images of over 100 Uygurs there in a bid to present the true picture of the community. "They are just like you and me, striving for a better life." This is the message he wants to convey.

Good Morning, Mr. Mandela: A Memoir
By Zelda la Grange
Plume
There are numerous books about Nelson Mandela, but Good Morning, Mr. Mandela is the first by a trusted member of his inner circle. In addition to offering a rare close-up portrait, Zelda la Grange pays tribute to "Madiba" as she knew him - a teacher who gave her the most valuable lessons of her life. Growing up in apartheid South Africa, La Grange, a white Afrikaner, feared the imprisoned Mandela as "a terrorist." Yet she would become one of his most devoted associates for almost two decades. Inspiring and deeply felt, this book honors a great man's lasting gift.

Chinese for Africans
By Hao Jie
Sinolingua
Hao Jie has been teaching the Chinese language for over 20 years, gaining a unique understanding of both the theory and practice of teaching it as an additional language. Based on his years of experience at the University of Namibia, the book was compiled with African adult learners beginning to learn Chinese as the target readers. The book focuses on situations related to Sino-African exchanges and communication and vocabulary specific to them. It would help students who are unable to attend actual classes.
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