Books published by Ian Randle Publishers,Jamaica

In this work of painstaking scholarship, Denis William has integrated a wide variety of evidence from original research with previously published archaelogical, geological, ecological, ethnographic, climatic and even nutritional data to develop the first major synthesis of the prehistory of Guyana. Prehistoric Guiana includes over 250 sketches, photographs, maps and tables.

Makes a fervent plea for the state of St. Kitts and Nevis to break the cycle of tribal politics that has unsettled and hindered the growth and development of the twin-island "federation". Charles Wilkin uses as his starting point, a detailed description and chronology of the political events between December 2012 and February 2015 - the so-called 26 Month Election.

Theresa Ann Rajack-Talley, in a participatory approach to development studies, raises the voices of those usually muted in poverty research. The people-centred approach forces a questioning of statistical data on poverty and how that data is used to craft responses and solutions to meeting the needs of the most marginalized persons in Caribbean societies.

Set in Michael Anthony's homeland - Trinidad - and written in his trademark simple yet elegant style, this coming of age story has it all: ambition, love and the loss of innocence - all of the angst of that transition to young adulthood, as relevant today as it was when the novel was first published in 1963.

The Legal Profession in the English Speaking Caribbean is a work for all law students and practitioners and is essential reading for anyone entering legal profession. This book provides in an easy readable style, a comprehensive guide to the status, rights and obligations of attorneys practising in the jurisdictions of Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St. Christopher & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, The Bahamas and Trinidad and Tobago.

The Moyne Report is perhaps the most referenced material related to the "dark ages" of Britain's colonial reign in the West Indies. The damning report on the working and living conditions in the colonies was ironically commissioned by the British government and the findings delivered in 1940. Here the report is re-presented with an updated introduction by Professor Denis Benn.

Written in the late 1950s on the cusp of Jamaica's independence from Britain, The Hills of Hebron tells the story of a group of formerly enslaved Jamaicans as they attempt to create a new life and assert themselves against the colonial power.

When The Growth of the Modern West Indies appeared in the late 1960s, it was among the first publications to provide a comprehensive view of the British Caribbean. The book covers the crucial inter-war years from the 1920s to the period of the 1960s and provides an in-depth analysis of the forces that contributed to the shaping of West Indian society.

Michael Anthony sets this novel in Rio de Janeiro, at a time when a wave of student riots hit the city. At the centre of the story is Marisa, who teaches at a language school run by a Trinidadian called Mac. Through Marisa, two young visitors to Rio are drawn into awareness of the city's life.

Throughout its 130+year history, Devon House has captured the imagination of Jamaicans. It is a history that has been colourful, at times shrouded in mystery, tragic and controversial. The story of this "house of dreams" is being fully told for the first time in this book by Enid Shields through the lives of the families who owned and lived in Devon House.

Argues that it is time to reclaim the right to development and the right of nations to engage in the international economy on their own terms. Kari Levitt advocates an international rule-based order which permits space for member countries to follow divergent paths to development according to their own philosophies, institutions, cultures and societal priorities.

In a life that spanned a little over half a century, Trinidadian George Padmore contributed significantly to laying the foundation of a movement which would act as a catalyst for the independence of states across Africa and the Caribbean. The articles in this collection highlight and explore in unique ways, the varying facets of Padmore.

An indispensable guide to probate practice and procedure in the Caribbean. This second edition brings the book up to date with the current law and practice by incorporating the major changes that have taken place since the book was first published in 1998. All legislative and procedural changes are dealt with.

Confronted with the reality of her HIV-positive status, Rosemarie Stone also has to deal with husband Carl's illness and his rapid decline to death as a result of AIDS. In No Stone Unturned, Stone describes in heartbreaking detail her first reactions to the news of Carl's illness and the elaborate attempts they both engineer to cover-up their status.

Examines the Caribbean experience from slavery through to the post-independence period. Divided into 4 broad thematic areas, the articles demonstrate the impact of colonialism and the plantation system on Caribbean Life and highlight the efforts that Caribbean peoples have made to uplift themselves from the trammels of colonialism.

The New World Group (NWG) came to prominence during the post-independence era of the early 1960s to the early 1970s. This title critically examines the significant contributions of the New World Group to Caribbean political and economic thought while setting the stage for a renewal in thinking regarding issues affecting the region.

Calypsonians have long been the "voice of the people”, delivering the complaints, criticisms and even the solutions to political leaders. Not only has calypso served as an unofficial record of historical events, it emerged as a cultural weapon that yielded tremendous sway. This collection includes contributions from calypsonians, critics, novelists and poets, all engaged in representing Caribbean culture.

Broadens the economic and social history of Jamaica by turning the spotlight on those involved in raising livestock rather than sugar cane in colonial Jamaica. Devoted primarily to the slavery era, the book examines the evolution and expansion of the pen-keeping industry, the role and status of the pen-keepers and the experiences of enslaved labourers on pens.

From stationmaster's daughter to wife of one of Jamaica's most charismatic prime ministers, Beverley Manley's life has been an odyssey. Beverley tells it like it is in this intriguing and revealing memoir. It is a rags to riches story - almost; a story of triumph and loss; of rising again and finally of redemption.

Tells the story of contemporary politics in the twin island of Trinidad and Tobago. The book provides a narrative and analytical account beginning in 1925, when the first elections were held, and continuing up to 2001, with the two major political parties in a historical deadlock for which formal constitutional arrangement did no cater.