Second edition. An analysis of the role of the international community and Somalia's own elite and political leaders in the rapid deterioration of the nation. The author addresses the myriad causes of the violent decline and suggests possible solutions centred around lasting dialogue and debate. Text in Somali with a foreword in English. Bib, 245pp, UK. 0954516508

Aimed at Somali children growing up abroad, this book contains approximately 6000 names ranging from peoples names to natural and domestic environments. The meanings of the names are mostly explained in Somali. 171pp, SWEDEN. SCANSOM PUBLISHERS, 9197367192

Somali arts and culture for more than two decades. Vol 2 contains 195 songs songs from different singers and songwriters at different times. IN SOMALI. B/w illus, bib, approx 200pp each volume. SWEDEN. SCANSOM PUBLISHERS, 9197241148

Volume 3 in this series contains approximately 195 songs from Somali women. IN SOMALI. B/w illus, bib, 288pp, SWEDEN. SCANSOM PUBLISHERS, 9197367111

The book contains more than thousand proverbs with meanings and definitions as well as idioms. Somali text. 143pp, SWEDEN. SCANSOM PUBLISHERS, 9197241121

Contains more than 1500 proverbs with their definitions and meanings, as well as over 100 idioms used in different regions of Somalia. Bib, TEXT IN SOMALI. 174pp, SWEDEN. SCANSOM PUBLISHERS.

A collection of tales : the first section of this book is in Somali, the second section has translations into English. Bibliography, notes on the Somali alphabet. 209pp, SWEDEN. SIAS, 9171062831

1988 Paperback

Tract about the complexities of marriage. IN SOMALI. 155pp, UK. KHALIIF ASHKIR DIINI.

A biography of Mohammed W Hadwari whom many consider one of the greatest Somali poets and song-writers of the period 1965-1990. TEXT IN SOMALI. 8 b/w photos, 304pp, UK. BASHE PUBLICATIONS .

Dual language Somali/English. A4 format, 70pp. UK.

A collection of the most popular Somali proverbs. Each proverb is cited in Somali with an English translation and commentary. Includes an introduction in English discussing the analysis and literary qualities of proverbs. Bib, 214pp, SWEDEN. SCANSOM PUBLISHERS, 5867480720

From the author: The biography of Imaam Shaafi'i, the author of ar Risala and the master of jurisprudence whose fiqh has a profound effect on Somali personality. It is a must for every Somali household and for cultural anthropologists interested in the study of the origins of the values shared by Somalis which are inherited from Shafi'i School of Thought. Text in Somali. 185pp, UK. A A HASSAN, 0954723708

Somali language novel depicting urban life in Somalia before the recent civil war. The book was serialised in the Mogadishu daily press, establishing its author as a leading writer in Somalia and a defender of women against harassment and exploitation. 334pp, UK. LEARNING DESIGN LTD., 1873928521

1997 Paperback

A story of oppression, discrimination and unnecessary loss of lives. The book has a cast of characters who bring to life the drama that led to the collapse of the Somali state. Somali text, 134pp, CANADA. SCANSOM PUBLISHERS, 096863110X

A collection of cultural stories that also covers many other issues related to Somali literature such as wisdom and folklore. TEXT IN SOMALI. 235 pp, SWEDEN. .

Khat is a light drug consumed mainly and widely in East and Horn of Africa, Yemen and other countries. This book highlights the socio economic effects in those countries. IN SOMALI, 278 pp, CANADA. SCANSOM PUBLISHERS.

1997 Paperback

A health book about marriage which raises and explores issues such as childbirth, impotence, sex life and family life. IN SOMALI, 163pp. SCANSOM PUBLISHERS. 9992168188

Explores the causes of the collapse of the Somali government. IN SOMALI. 180pp, CANADA. SCANSOM PUBLISHERS, 0968125913

Contains more than 40 classical poems from over 20 prominent Somali poets in the 19th and 20th centuries. In Somali. 114pp, SWEDEN . SCANSOM PUBLISHERS, 9197367095

Contains 14 bi-lingual folktales (Somali and English), most of which centre on animals. Large format, b/w illus, 76pp, SWEDEN. SCANSOM PUBLISHERS.

Looks at how to raise Muslim children, especially in non-Muslim countries, and discusses the difficulties, problems and heartaches faced by many immigrant parents who are caught between conflicting traditions and cultural shocks. The book consists of seven chapters and attempts to address the concerns of these parents. The book discusses in detail the stages that a growing child goes through and the proper way of raising the child at each stage. It highlights the appropriate education at each of these stages. IN SOMALI. Notes, refs, 120pp, SWEDEN. SCANSOM PUBLISHERS.

History of Somalia by a leading Somali cultural historian. TEXT IN SOMALI. 264pp, SWEDEN. SCANSOM PUBLISHERS. 9001204002

One of the most detailed history books ever published in Somali, covering the events between 1960 and 2000. A detailed analysis of the root causes of how and why the country collapsed, as well as information on Somali cultural traditions. Col & b/w illus, 196pp, SWEDEN. SCANSOM PUBLISHERS. IN SOMALI.