brings the world to your doorstep Curaçao Religions, rituals & traditions Sinaya R. Wolfert On Curaçao different religions live peacefully side by side. The island has a long history of freedom of religion and - importantly - tolerance, mutual respect and social acceptance. With this book Sinaya Wolfert would like to show the power and importance of faith for mankind. The world religions are all represented on Curaçao and bring diversity without harsh contrasts. Price: € 39.50 Read more The Dono Code Installations, sculptures, paintings Wouter Welling, Helena Spanjaard Heri Dono exhibits his artwork worldwide, providing a critical commentary on contemporary politics and social issues in Indonesia. His work is about changing the Indonesian society, which of course is not isolated from developments in the rest of the world. This books shows his work and gives background information. Price: € 19.50 Read more In the shadow of the tiger The Amerindians of Suriname Eithne B. Carlin & Diederick van Goethem There may have been as many as twenty distinct Amerindian groups on Surinamese soil before the final settlement of the Europeans. This book offers a panorama view of the rainforest of Suriname. It gives the reader a glimpse of the Amerindian world of Suriname, but also factual up-to-date information on the eight remaining Amerindian communities of Suriname, some six of which are small and little-known ethnic groups living deep in the interior of the country. Price: € 20.00 Read more Different Truths Ethnomedicine in early postcards Peter de Smet Around the world native peoples found ways to look at disease, prevent or cure it. Colonial rulers captured it in the form of postcards, a rich source of visual information. The most extraordinary specimens are recorded in this book, with background, and thus provide a fascinating insight into the world of both the colonial and indigenous medicine. Price: € 34.50 Read more Farmers as shareholders A close look at recent experience Maurits de Koning, Bart de Steenhuijsen Piters The bulletin gives answers to several common questions on farmers as shareholders. This bulletin is written for people who want to learn more about the challenges and opportunities of 'farmers as shareholders', that is, including small-scale farmers' groups and associations in the ownership of companies that add value and market their produce. Price: € 25.00 Read more November 2009 Top 5 1. Living Sufism 2. The Dono Code 3. Dealing with the Dutch 4. Fela Kalakuta Notes 5. Oil Wrestlers Follow us at www.kitpublishers.nl Our website About us Contact Publications New and forthcoming How to order KIT Membership The Royal Tropical Institute (KIT) is an independent centre of knowledge and expertise in the areas of international and intercultural cooperation. Become a KIT-member and you will benefit from a range of attractive discounts. Read more KIT Publishers is an independent publishing house specialized in non-western art, culture and development issues. Recently published Living sufism Art as contact with ancestors A world for children Emerging global scarcities and power shifts Fela Kuti Oil Wrestlers Josephine Powell (1919-2007) Smart Finance Solutions Smart Water Harvesting Solutions Smart Water Solutions Smart Sanitation Solutions Forthcoming Beyond the Dutch Indonesia, Netherlands and the arts from 1900 to now Read more KIT Publishers sends out regular digital newsletters. It contains an overview of new publications, news about book presentations and other activities. It will be send maximum 15 times a year. Mail the editors Subscribe | Unsubscribe KIT Publishers | Mauritskade 63, 1092 AD Amsterdam | Phone: +31 20 568 8272 | Fax: +31 20 568 8286 | E: publishers@kit.nl