NEW! �Addis Ababa - The New Flower of Africa.

This is a new book by Esubalew Meaza, as a follow up to his highly regarded�Ethiopia - An Inspiring Journey, published in 2012. This new book is a wonderfull guide for exploring Addis Ababa, as well as the various historical and natural attractions of Ethiopia. �This book is a great way to learn the history and the contemporary aspects of Addis Ababa.

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<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">This is a new book by Esubalew Meaza, as a follow up to his highly regarded <em>Ethiopia - An Inspiring Journey</em>, published in 2012. This new book is a wonderful guide for exploring Addis Ababa, as well as the various historical and natural attractions of Ethiopia. �This book is a great way to learn the history and the contemporary aspects of Addis Ababa.�</span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:Arial"><o:p></o:p></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">"Addis Ababa: The New Flower of Africa is a lively, insightful and comprehensive representation of the city of Addis Ababa and Ethiopia�s diverse tourist attractions. The author showcases the culture, history, landscape and people of Ethiopia through infectious enthusiasm, clarity, and style. This is truly an eagerly awaited book." </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">-�Zewde Retta,�Ethiopian Ambassador to Italy and Tunisia (1972 -1975),�Author, Historian and Journalist</span><span style="font-family:Arial"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span style="font-size: small;">"Ethiopia has immense tourism potential owing to its natural, historical and cultural treasures. Addis Ababa: The New Flower of Africa highlights points of interest through photographs and descriptions, all personal and all first-hand. The result is a very impressive piece of work. It is a must read."</span> -�Abebe Worku,�Ethiopian Tourism Commissioner� (1979-1982)</span><o:p></o:p></p><next><table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" width="100%" class="des02">
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            <td><span class="des05"><em>ETHIOPIA</em> Inspiring Journey</span></td>
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            <td>A unique and luxurious coffee table book with 180 pages containing 600 photographs from Ethiopia.  This hardcover book is by Esubalew Meaza who first returned to Ethiopia after living for 15 years in America.   Esubalew came to USA as a sophomore in high school and quickly developed an interest in exploring his heritage for a better understanding of the cultures, landscapes, and people of his native country.  Thereafter, every subsequent trip he made, offered an opportunity to explore the country with his ultimate goal to truly know his country.  The collection of pictures in this book records the author's personal journey to remote towns and villages throughout the Ethiopia</td>
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            The book is written in English; size is 11.5 by 9.5 in  (292 X 241 mm).</td>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">"Ethiopia: Inspiring Journey (the companion book to Addis Ababa: The New Flower of Africa) is a perspective, lively and faithful photographic rendering of our country’s cultural and physical features. The book is not only quaint but also highly informative. It is a noteworthy contribution to the effort of promoting Ethiopia’s tourist attraction properties. It is a curio to have in every office and home interested in Ethiopia." - </span></span><em><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"> </span></span></em><span style="font-family:Arial"><o:p></o:p></span><em><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">Hapte-Selassie Tafesse, </span></span></em><span style="font-family:Arial"><o:p></o:p></span><em><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">                “The Father of Ethiopian Tourism”</span></span></em><span style="font-family:Arial"><o:p></o:p></span></p><next><table width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" class="des02">
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            <td><span class="des05"><em>In Our Village</em> - Boto, Ethiopia Through the Eyes of Its Youth </span></td>
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            <td>Stories & photos from a coffee-growing village -<br />
            In this inspiring book, the youth of Boto bring us inside their village, with photographs and stories they gathered themselves. They have much to say, about the importance of family, community, education, and faith.  They have much to teach, about resilience and dreams…</td>
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            The book is written in English.</td>
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            <td> 		<span class="des05">Ethiopia from the Heart</span> 	</td>
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            <td>A wonderful hardcover photograph book by an internationally known photographer, Andarge Asfaw.  This poignant collection of photography highlights the unique beauty of the Ethiopian culture and landscape.  We hope with over 100 photographs, you will have a chance to enjoy it and will initiate positive dialogue with your Kids in your home.       </td>
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            <td class="des05" style="padding-top: 5px;">Limited number of copies signed by author.  </td>
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            <td> 		<span class="des05"><em>Touching</em> ETHIOPIA</span> 	</td>
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            <td>A gorgeous, deluxe slip cased hardcover coffee table book.  Printed on thick, shiny paper and strongly bounded.  The name says it all, as it touches every aspect of Ethiopia, its geography, its people, its history and more. Touching Ethiopia is a book portrays present-day Ethiopia, along with enlightening glimpses of its past.  The book, the result of long and painstaking research and extensive travel within the country, is extremely informative with 405 pages of essays, maps, plans, full color illustrations and gorgeous photographs.  </td>
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            <td style="font-size: 11px;"><br />This book is written in English; Size is 12 by 8.5 in (305 X 216 mm). </td>
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			<td><span class="des05">The City & Its Architectural Heritage - Addis Ababa 1886-1941</span></td>
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			<td>Addis Ababa, the 'new flower', is one of the most unique capitals of Africa. It is located at the geographic center of Ethiopia, rising above the Great Rift Valley at an altitude of 7,600 feet (2,400 metres). This book traces the history of Addis Ababa's development and the life styles of its inhabitants starting with its foundation 120 years ago. By elaborating on the city's urban history, this book presents the little known architectural and human heritage of Addis Ababa. This book also includes an insert showing Addis Ababa city's historical buildings and places. More than 500 old and new photographs and documents were collected for this work, the majority of which have never been published.</td>
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			This book is written in English & French; Size 10 by 11 in (254 X 280 mm).</td>
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We created this section to present to our families resources that we consider unique and could be used to enhance families' connection to Ethiopian Heritage and Culture. These resources are not necessarily specific for children but rather they will initiate positive dialogue about Ethiopia in your home. By having these resources in your home, you will be bringing Ethiopia to your home, thus to your kids.

Addis Abeba - The New Flower of Africa