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This is a revision of Sundiata: An Epic of Old Mali,  a best seller for 30 years.  Retold by griots, the guardians of African Culture, this oral tradition has been handed down from the thirteenth century and captures all the mystery and majesty of medieval African kingship. It is the epic tale, based on an actual figure, of Sundiata (Sunjata). Part history and part legend, it tells how Sundiata fulfilled the prophesies that he would unite the twelve kingdoms of Mali into a powerful empire.This Revised Edition includes background information which provides a geographical, religious, social, and political context for the story. A ‘who’s who of characters’ and ‘a glossary of places’ will enhance the reader’s experience.  

This lightweight sling bag is handcrafted from un-dyed woven cotton fabric and patterned pieces of contemporary mudcloth. Great for men or women, this tote bag features green patterns on a natural background.Product Features:Color options: GreenStyle: SlingConstruction: Cotton cloth and fabricEntry: Button/loop topInterior pockets: OneBag dimensions: 15 inches high x 14 inches wideStrap drop length: 38 inchesStory Behind the Art:Today, Mali Chic has 14 employees and collaborates with over 195 member artisans. Through Aid to Artisans, Mali Chic provides exporting services to six artisan groups in Bamako, granting over 100 additional Malian artisans access to external markets. Mali Chic works closely with artisans to produce high quality products while simultaneously respecting deadlines in order to meet the stringent demands of the international buyer. Mali Chic adheres to the fair trade principles of fair labor conditions and prices. Artisans work from home, in their own workshops or on-site at Mali Chic, and child labor is never used. Mali Chic provides artisans with 50-percen advances on all orders and pay a fair price for their products.What is Worldstock?The handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size and design. If buying two of the same item, slight differences should be expected. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen.Imported

Update your home decor with this lovely Mail wood bench. This bench is equipped with plenty of storage space in drawers and on shelves. Product Features:Materials: WoodFinish: NaturalTwo drawersShelf spaceDimensions: 49 inches wide x 15 inches wide x 16 inches longStory Behind the Art: My name is Siriporn Jeerang, but I go by Toy, born in 1968 in Ban Tung, a quiet village located in Man Wen district. With nine brothers and sisters and my parents were poor farmers, there were many things we could not afford. One of them was school, so I only studied up to grade 6. After school I did many things, before getting a job in a shop located in a large tourist village close by. Later married my husband, he used to be a skilled wood carver. He would carve a couple of months an intricate and large teakwood piece, and then would sell it very inexpensively to some buyer. It was an impossible way to earn a living, sometimes waiting for months before getting an income. One day it occurred to us that we could use our skills for ourselves. We took the chance and setup a little workshop at home in 2003. It worked wonderful this way, and still does. We were able to gradually employ some of our friends in the village, about 9 people, and moved the workshop 50 meters away from home. The way we work is very simple, family and community style. What is Worldstock?The handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size and design. If buying two of the same item, slight differences should be expected. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen.Imported

Enjoy dancing flames indoors for hours with this Mali standalone fireplace. This unique fireplace is installation-free, making it perfect for condos, apartments and homes.Material: Stainless steel, glassColor: BlackStyle: Free standingCapacity: 1.5 litersUse: Indoor or outdoorFuel: Bio ethanolPortableWeight: 52 poundsDimensions: 23.63 inches high x 31.5 inches wide x 12.21 inches deep Fuel not included.

National BestsellerThe definitive history of the Montreal Canadiens – now updated with the inside story of the tumultuous 2009 season. Before there were slapshots, Foster Hewitt, or even an NHL, there were the Canadiens. Founded on December 4, 1909, the team won its first Stanley Cup in 1916. Since then, the Canadiens have won 23 more championships, making them the most successful hockey team in the world. The team has survived two wars, the Great Depression, NHL expansion, and countless other upheavals, thanks largely to the loyalty of fans and an extraordinary cast of players, coaches, owners, and managers. The Montreal Canadiens captures the full glory of this saga. It weaves the personalities, triumphs, heartaches, and hysteria into a compelling narrative with a surprise on every page. It sheds new light on old questions – how the team colours were chosen, how the Canadiens came to be known as the Habitants – and goes behind the scenes of tumultuous recent events still awaiting thorough examination: why Scotty Bowman was passed over as general manager after Sam Pollock resigned; why Pollock’s successor, Irving Grunman, failed; why Serge Savard was dumped as GM so hastily despite his record.Colourful and controversial, The Montreal Canadiens is the history of a team that has been making news for 100 years – and continues to do so with the return of legendary player Bob Gainey as general manager, determined to bring the Stanley Cup back to Montreal.

Disc 1:SeberoFilawPoyeTcheni TchemakanDibiDunu KanN`tanaAhe Sira BilaNamadjidjaFimaniM`ba Fodi