Nnadi Uzomba,a native of Amoka refused to be bound by native custom especially the ritual of female circumcision. His stiff resistance was due to the death of several of his childhood mates including his elder sister Oluchi, as a result of injuries sustained from the knife of circumcision. But his Amoka people would not take this effrontery to age-long tradition,as the gods would be angry if they renege on the circumcision of girl.Consequently ,Nnadi was captured and cast into slavery and his family ruined by the arrow-heads. But in course of voyage, he was rescued by the British anti slave naval vessel and brought to Calabar where he met Meryl a pioneer missionary. He was to form part of the early effort in proselytizing the hinterland including his native Amokaland, where he was reunited with his beleaguered family.

Eight-year-old Phoebe looks forward to a visit from her absent father and must deal with her disappointment when "something comes up" and he must postpone his visit.

Good Night Father, Good Night Son, Good Night Holy One - is a bed-time story that allows parents and families to share a special message of faith with each other and children from infancy to early ages of reading. Good Night Father (God), Good Night Son (Jesus), Good Night Holy One (Holy Spirit) MJ Huling had a vision to show different types of families, varied cultural backgrounds and how wherever you are saying good night in the world, love is there no matter where - and God is there.

Biography of one of the most important cattlemen of the American West

What could be more fun than spending time with Daddy? This book highlights children and fathers spending precious time together, enjoying cooking, trips to the candy store, painting with Dad, bike rides, playing hide-and-seek, having a race, playing catch, tying shoes, shopping at the market, making sand castles, having tea parties, fishing, camping, piggyback races, going to work, walking the dog, football games, gazing at the stars, catching snowflakes, sledding, and more.

Goodnight Daddy is an adorable childrens book featuring baby animals and their fathers saying goodnight to each other before bedtime. Perfect book for Dads to read to little ones before saying goodnight, sweet dreams. Ideal for ages 1-4

It's bedtime in the Star Wars galaxy, and Darth Vader's parenting skills are tested anew in this delightful follow-up to the breakout New York Times bestsellers Darth Vader™ and Son and Vader's™ Little Princess. In this Episode, the Sith Lord must soothe his rambunctious twins, Luke and Leia—who are not ready to sleep and who insist on a story. As Vader reads, the book looks in on favorite creatures, droids, and characters, such as Yoda, R2-D2, Han Solo, Chewbacca, Darth Maul, Admiral Ackbar, Boba Fett, and many others as they tuck in, yawn, and settle down to dream. As ever, Jeffrey Brown's charming illustrations and humor glow throughout, playing on children's book conventions to enchant adults and kids alike. © and TM Lucasfilm Ltd. Used Under Authorization

When a father begins whispering beautiful messages in his infant daughter's ear each night, his affirmations give her courage and confidence as she grows.