Books published by publisher PUbudu Publishers and Printers

Considerable concern is being expressed these days about the growing use of various drugs among the people. It is important, however, that this concern should not be exaggerated by misconceptions and misunderstandings. An attempt is being made in this book to provide an objective analysis of the recent trends in drug abuse, the problems of trafficking, effectiveness of the preventive laws, operational capabilities of the law enforcing agencies, education and treatment programs.The book covers not only the Government's response to the problem but also attempts a brief review of the current theories of the causes of the problem.The book begins with an overview of some of the most important current crisis related to drug addiction, including the findings of recent research reports on incidence and pattern of drug abuse.The author exposes the vested-interest involved, the graft and corruption behind the scenes, and hypocrisy of governmental controls.

The Translation of the following Work was undertaken at the request of Mr. Ruff, the Publisher, who wished me to paraphrase what I thought might more particularly interest and edify the English reader.It is dedicated, by the Publisher, to her Grace the Duchess of Bedford—and he is anxious that it may be found worthy of her patronage.The original French work was first published in 1688; and the earliest English translation appeared in 1707. This translation, which was by Dr. Hickes, I have never seen. In the year 1797, another [anonymous] English translation was printed at Hull, in a duodecimo volume. In this performance there is so close an adherence to the idiom of the French language, that almost every page abounds with gallicisms. It is not, however, entirely destitute of merit; but it appears, on the whole, to have been hastily executed for the purpose of ensuring a cheap and extensive sale.The present translation is offered to the public, with a full conviction of its inadequacy to give a just idea of the beauty and force of the original. The author of "Telemaque" and "De l'Education des Filles" appears, on a comparison of these two performances, very unlike the same writer. In the former, his periods are flowing and luxuriant; in the latter, they are sententious and logical; and nearly as difficult to clothe in an English-dress as those of the philosophical Tacitus.It will be seen, therefore, that a literal translation has not been attempted; and a still greater deviation will be observable, from a wish to distinguish it from the translation of 1797. Whether this has always been done for the better, the reader will determine for himself.The Original Chapter "on religious studies" has been submitted to those, whose opinions, matured by experience, I have been anxious to obtain; and it has received the sanction of their approbation.If the Work fail of success, it will not be from the want of spirit in the Publisher; for it is accompanied with considerable beauty of type and paper, and elegance of ornament.The design is every way worthy of the ingenious artist by whom it was executed, and who has long been known to the world from the taste and fidelity of his pencil. The engraving, by Mr. Freeman, will convince the public that he requires only to be known, to be more generally encouraged.

Aima, a successful African career Lady now resident in France, is saddled with making stringent decisions on her beleaguered life. In desperation, she settled for a 'bright' idea that turned out to be bizarre. Her path finally crossed with Jacintha - another young lady of African extraction, plagued with a myriad of unfavourable circumstances that seem to defy all orthodox solutions. By and large, we are left with some lingering questions... Who raped Jacintha?... Who stole Jacintha's baby?

When Adaeze was given to Uche in marriage, theirs seemed to be a matrimony contracted in heaven. But when he disappeared five years and three kids after, his wife employed all her wit, friends and providence to track him. From the labyrinth of swamps and jungles that is the Niger Delta, to the savannah of northern Nigeria Adaeze trotted, despite revelations that her husband wasn’t fair and above board. She stuck doggedly to a path that will bring her into conflict with a friend, Apple, romance with a stranger, Mustapha, severance from her family and reconciliation with her creator. Through grit, guts and grace, she surmounted formidable odds to reach a husband only to find that appearances are indeed, deceptive.

Aima, a successful African career Lady now resident in France, is saddled with making stringent decisions on her beleaguered life. In desperation, she settled for a 'bright' idea that turned out to be bizarre. Her path finally crossed with Jacintha - another young lady of African extraction, plagued with a myriad of unfavourable circumstances that seem to defy all orthodox solutions. By and large, we are left with some lingering questions... Who raped Jacintha?... Who stole Jacintha's baby?

When Adaeze was given to Uche in marriage, theirs seemed to be a matrimony contracted in heaven. But when he disappeared five years and three kids after, his wife employed all her wit, friends and providence to track him.From the labyrinth of swamps and jungles that is the Niger Delta, to the savannah of northern Nigeria Adaeze trotted, despite revelations that her husband wasn’t fair and above board. She stuck doggedly to a path that will bring her into conflict with a friend, Apple, romance with a stranger, Mustapha, severance from her family and reconciliation with her creator.Through grit, guts and grace, she surmounted formidable odds to reach a husband only to find that appearances are indeed, deceptive.

Beleaguered, a Nigerian Niger Deltan, had visions of affluence and grandeur in Eden and hungered to go there. Her Hopes were almost realized when help came in the form of an aunt, but was frustrated by the antics of embassy staff, who refused a human face to the travails of the African immigrant. Did Belema give up, or did she persist? After all, good things come in different packages.

Beleaguered, a Nigerian Niger Deltan, had visions of affluence and grandeur in Eden and hungered to go there. Her Hopes were almost realized when help came in the form of an aunt, but was frustrated by the antics of embassy staff, who refused a human face to the travails of the African immigrant.Did Belema give up, or did she persist? After all, good things come in different packages.