ethiopia

Describes the people and culture of Ethiopia, capturing the country's unique flavor.

Having moved to Ethiopia to avoid the prejudices of 1930s America, Emilia Menotti, her black adoptive brother Teo, and their mother Rhoda, a stunt pilot, are devoted to their new country even after war with Italy looms, drawing the teens into the conflict.

Explores the culture, history, politics, economy, and cuisine of Ethiopia.

Examines the history and modern-day status of the African nation of Ethiopia, and provides information on the country's geography and ecology, government, economy, people, culture, and cities and communities. Includes a calendar of Ethiopian festivals, recipes, and other reference tools.

Chronicles Operation Solomon, in which fourteen thousand Ethiopian Jews--the Falashas--were airlifted in May 1991 to Jerusalem by the Israeli air force to save them from their country's civil war.

"Alemitu lives with her mother in a poor village in Ethiopia, where she must walk miles for water and hunger roars in her belly. Even though life is difficult, she dreams of someday knowing more about the world. When her mother has no choice but to leave her at an orphanage to give her a chance at a better life, an American family adopts Alemitu"--Provided by publisher.

Yafi, a six-year-old Ethiopian boy, and his adoptive family recount memories from their family history, describing Yafi's early life, the experience of being adopted, and more.

Looks at a variety of aspects of Ethiopian culture and geography through the eyes of three Ethiopian children.

In Ethiopia, a Catholic priest finally escapes the prison he has been in for forty years, for knowing a secret, when he encounters two Western journalists and a freelance photographer in the jungle hiding from the war that is going on, and as they tend to his wounds he tells them of his incredible story, and they agree to search for the Grail.