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ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and...

In this interview, Theron Thomas shares his incredible journey from his beginnings as a struggling artist in the Virgin Islands to becoming one of pop music's top songwriters. Theron openly shares his early struggles finding work, managing initial success, and his ultimate rise to the top...

Treachery and Diplomacy: The Shadow Politics of US-Africa Relations by Sobukwe Odinga The African allies of the United States are often depicted as mere pawns or clients seeking aid. Yet African leaders have deftly capitalized on security partnerships with the United States in ways that have...

The Hot Zone: The Terrifying True Story of the Origins of the Ebola Virus by Preston, Richard A highly infectious, deadly virus from the central African rain forest suddenly appears in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. There is no cure. In a few days 90 percent of its victims are dead. A secret...

The definitive story of African nations after they emerged from colonialism -- from Mugabe's doomed kleptocracy to Mandela's inspiring defeat of apartheid. The Fate of Africa has been hailed by reviewers as "A masterpiece....The nonfiction book of the year" (The New York Post); "a magnificent...