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Books published by publisher Heinemann International Literature and Textbooks

  • Heinemann CXC History: Canes and Chains: A Study of Sugar and Slavery

    Elizabeth M Halcrow

    Paperback (Heinemann International Literature and Textbooks, June 7, 1982)
    None
  • Ananse Stories Retold

    L. Gyesi-ap

    Paperback (Heinemann International Literature & Textbooks, )
    Ananse stories have been enjoyed in Ghana for many years. No one who had heard about the crafty Ananse will ever forget him and the clever tricks he gets up to. In this volume L. Gyesi-Appiah has collected together some of the well-known Anansestories and other traditional tales. As well as being entertaining and amusing, these are stories with morals which are relevant to life in our communities. Such stories are essential to African culture, and they have become a major form of education, communicating important truths such as the importance of humility, kindness, generosity and respect for our elders.
  • An Introduction to the History of Trinidad and Tobago

    Bridget Brereton

    Paperback (Heinemann International Literature and Textbooks, May 29, 1996)
    NA
  • Petals of Blood

    Ngugi wa Thiong'o

    Hardcover (Heinemann International Literature and Textbooks, Sept. 10, 1986)
    Ranging back and forth between satire, metaphor and stark realism, Ngugi unfolds a tangible landscape both beautiful and horrfying, as tribalism and village life are manipulated in the name of progress by the cynical bureaucrats.
  • A World of Poetry Csec

    Caribbean Examinations Council

    Paperback (Heinemann International Literature and Textbooks, May 12, 2005)
    Compiled with the approval of the Caribbean Examinations Council by Editors who have served as CSEC English panel members. This edition meets the requirements of the latest CSEC syllabuses A and B in English. It includes all the prescribed poems to help students prepare effectively for the CSEC examination. - Stimulate an interest in and enjoyment of Poetry with a selection of poems across a wide range of themes and subjects, a balance of well-known poems from the past as well as more recent works, and a selection from the Caribbean and the rest of the world - Provoke discussion and help student's analysis with notes on each poem, questions and a useful checklist - Includes practical guidance for students on how to tackle examination questions, with examples of model answers for reference.
  • Heinemann Physics for CSEC

    Delia Samuel

    Paperback (Heinemann International Literature & Textbooks, Nov. 24, 2000)
    Eliminate the need for supplementary resources by providing complete syllabus coverage with a lively, accessible textbook written by experienced teachers of physics. - Develop students' understanding and scientific skills with plenty of questions, exercises, problems and experiments.- Challenge high achievers with more difficult questions. - Test understanding with end-of-chapter checklists of skills and knowledge covered, as well as revision questions, sample school-based assessment activities and worked examples.
  • Growing Up with Poetry

    David Rubadiri

    Paperback (Heinemann International Literature and Textbooks, Oct. 31, 1994)
    An anthology designed for the enjoyment and instruction of students from junior-secondary school onwards. The poems focus on aspects central to African life and culture: lover, identity, death, village life, separation, power and freedom. Guidance for teachers is included.
  • Home Economics in Action - Book 3

    Caribbean Association

    Paperback (Heinemann International Literature and Textbooks, Dec. 17, 2002)
    This three-book course provides a firm foundation in Home Economics to all lower secondary school students, particularly those going on to study Home Economics for CXC examinations.The course meets the needs of students following Resource and Technology courses in Home and Family Management. In addition, it offers numerous opportunities for design skills development in the areas of Food preparation and Clothing and Textiles.This fully revised edition contains: - colourful illustrations and clear information presented in a reader- friendly style- objectives at the start of each topic to aid students' preparation- up-to-date examples emphasising the benefits of new technology- lively activities to develop students' skills in critical thinking and problem solving- a summary section at the end of each chapter to consolidate learning- a comprehensive revision section at the end of Book 3 designed to cater for all abilities- a glossary of key terms so that students can check their understanding of new words- useful new appendices covering types of glassware, fashion silhouettes and recommended dietary allowances.
  • Caribbean Primary Social Studies: Book 1

    Albertin, et al

    Paperback (Heinemann International Literature and Textbooks, April 29, 2002)
    Encourage students to express their ideas with oral activities, and engage them with relatable full-colour illustrations; revised to reflect social, economic and environmental issues.
  • The Caribbean: Our Land and People

    Glean, et al

    Paperback (Heinemann International Literature and Textbooks, Jan. 4, 1988)
    Bring social studies to life with lively, detailed and clear coverage and plenty of photographs, drawings and activities, with an exciting pan-Caribbean perspective. - Cover the topics Our Land and People, Changing Environment and The Wider World in a course for mixed ability classes of 11-14 year olds, Caribbean wide.
  • Frangipani House

    Beryl Gilroy

    Hardcover (Heinemann International Literature and Textbooks, Jan. 1, 2008)
    Set in Guyana, this is the story of Mama King, trapped by age and infirmity, but ultimately indomitable. It is a protest at institutions that isolate, and a way of life that denies respect and responsibility for the weak.
  • Weep Not, Child

    Ngugi wa Thiong'o, Ime Ikiddah

    Hardcover (Heinemann International Literature & Textbooks, )
    None