Practical Hints

CHILD CARE
By Rose Wachira
ISBN 9966-21-377-5; 56 pages; publication 1998; 1st reprint 2003; price: US$ 0.70

The author gives very useful advice on various practical subjects for people who live in less privileged areas such as pre-urban location and rural settings. A great help for do-it-yourself families.

FOOD PRODUCTION
By Nathaniel Oloo
ISBN 9966-21-309-0; 48 pages; publication 1997; 1st reprint 2002; price: US$ 0.70

The author addresses the problem of balanced diet in rural and urban areas. He aims at improving the reader’s knowledge of livestock and crops.

GOOD MANNERS
By Jane M. Kiura
ISBN 9966-21-178-0; 48 pages; publication 1995; 5th reprint 2005; price: US$ 0.70

In most of the traditional African communities there were well-defined norms of behaviour among the different age groups. Today, while socio-economic developments are increasing, it seems that traditional values are decreasing. This book is a help to bridge the gap.

HEALTHY EATING
By Nathaniel Oloo
ISBN 9966-21-308-2; 32 pages; publication 1997; price: US$ 0.70

Starting from the process of food intake, the author presents the human nutritional requirements which include nutrients, body-building food, water and mineral elements. He also talks about the common causes of poor nutrition.

HOME MANAGEMENT
By Nathaniel Oloo
ISBN 9966-21-331-7; 56 pages; publication 1997; 1st reprint 2003; price: US$ 0.70

To ensure a happy and well organised home, it is important to know how to use the available resources. This book shows how to manage a house, family health, cleanliness and other responsibilities within the home.

HYGIEN
By Nathaniel Oloo
ISBN 9966-21-328-7; 64 pages; publication 1997; price: US$ 0.70

The following topics which are part of our daily life are dealt with in this book: good grooming, hygiene and sanitation at home, personal and oral hygiene, working and social environment, water and its treatment.