Nairobi in the 1990s. Three families. Their lives interweave as the find themselves living across from each other in an idyllic middle-class neighbourhood, Malaba Estate, South B. As the decade charges on, their lives begin to show similarities in the secrets they keep and the mistakes they make. Funny. Thought-provoking. Surprising. Endearing. This is a coming of age story about friendship in all of its varied shades and intrigues. It is the kind of story that you try to savour only to gallop through the pages--enchanted by characters, gripped by the authorʼs enticing style. Makena Maganjo is definitely a worthy addition to the corpus of African writers, and South Bʼs Finest is a fine work of art! DR. JOYCE NYAIRO

Set against the backdrop of inflation and political upheaval in Nairobi during the nineties, three families' lives interweave as they find themselves living across from each other in an idyllic middle-class estate: Malaba Estate, South B. Mrs. Mutiso has lived a reclusive life until the Mathais and the Karanja's move in. From the outset, they appear very different but as the decade charges on their lives begin to show similarities in the secrets they keep and the mistakes they make. In 2012, the neighbours reunite for a wedding where these friendships are tested when their secrets begin to unravel threatening their friendships and in Mrs. Mutiso's case, her life.

Based on a corporate crisis ripped from today’s headlines, "Unleash Your BS (Best Self)" tells the tale of Fortune 500 managers who are suddenly facing a post-merger downsizing. With their careers hanging in the balance, they are dropped into a leadership and communications training program that will either leave them in charge . . .or leave them behind. JT Black, the independent consultant known for his entertaining style and powerful results, is assigned the task of developing their leadership finesse, executive presence, and communication skills. In other words, cajoling them to lead and be heard. "Unleash Your BS" is for every manager ready to rise to the next level of his or her leadership. Whether you’re in a volatile work environment or are gearing up for your next promotion, this book offers concrete techniques for enhancing your executive presence and strengthening your personal brand.

A journal for the farm, the garden, and the fireside, devoted to improvement in agriculture, horticulture, and rural taste; to elevation in mental, moral, and social character, and the spread of useful knowledge and current news.

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