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Bob Marley

reggae king of the world
1994
A photographic biography of Bob Marley, featuring interviews with people who were close to the reggae musician, and discussing the meaning and impact of his philosophy and commitment to Rastafari.

The Jacob ladder

2001
After his father leaves their family, twelve-year-old Uton Hinds, known as Tall T, tries to earn extra money in his Jamaican village and tries to further his education as he ponders how he feels about his father's behavior.

Tell my horse

voodoo and life in Haiti and Jamaica
1990

Bob Marley

a biography
2007
Tells Jamaican singer Bob Marley's life story, describing his childhood and youth in Kingston and rural Jamaica, the formation of the Wailers, the band's rise to international fame, and Bob's early death.

Pirates!

the true and remarkable adventures of Minerva Sharpe and Nancy Kington, female pirates
2003
At the dawn of the eighteenth century, Nancy Kington and Minerva Sharpe, set sail from Jamaica on a pirate vessel, hoping to escape from an arranged marriage and slavery.

Catch a fire

the life of Bob Marley
2006
Chronicles the historical, cultural, religious and folkloric milieu that shaped reggae musician Bob Marley's life.

Reggae poet

the story of Bob Marley
2008
Chronicles the life of reggae musician Bob Marley, discussing his childhood in Jamaica, love of American rock and roll music, early musical career, influence on other musicians, personal life, and other related topics.

Duppy talk

West Indian tales of mystery and magic
1994
Includes six ghost stories from Jamaica which are based on the country's legends and have their roots in African folklore; each story is accompanied by a section about the teller of the tale.

The boy from Nine Miles

the early life of Bob Marley
2002

Tiger soup

an Anansi story from Jamaica
1998
After tricking Tiger into leaving the soup he has been cooking, Anansi the spider eats the soup himself and manages to put the blame on the monkeys.

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