African Heritage

Brought to you by Penguin. Everyone is originally from Africa, and this book is therefore for everyone. For too long, Africa's history has been neglected. Dominated by western narratives of slavery and colonialism, its past has been fragmented, overlooked and denied its rightful place in our...

Africa has been known as "the cradle of mankind", and its recoverable history stretches back to the Pharaohs. But the idea of studying African history is itself new, and the authors show why it is still contested and controversial. This VSI, the first concise work of its kind, will prove essential for anyone interested in the African continent and the diversity of human history.

“The most powerful spiritual healer, fixer, teacher on the planet.” —Oprah Winfrey In the 25th anniversary edition, Acts of Faith—affectionately known as the “purple book”—returns enriched and expanded, offering daily sustenance tailored especially for people of color. This...