L’aprèm’ du livre 2025

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Book Title:Comment avoir une équipe performante ?
Author: Jeulefack Djampou Georgette
Book Signing Date: 08-01-2025
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Email: nguimgo@yahoo.fr

TITLE	COMMENT AVOIR UNE EQUIPE PERFORMANTE ?
SUMMARY	Through practical advice and actionable steps, Georgette Jeulefack offers in this book a guide for effectively recruiting, as well as for leading and motivating teams. Readers will learn the keys to leadership and employee performance evaluation in order to build and manage a high-performance team. It is essential for managers and leaders seeking success and growth.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR	Jeulefack Djampou Georgette, who holds a Master's degree in Management Economics from UCAC (Catholic University of Central Africa), has a rich professional experience in managing multidisciplinary portfolios, including administration, sales, project management and human resources.Thanks to her expertise, she supports managers and entrepreneurs in managing their businesses.Currently Managing Director of Marthe Carthe Group,Comment avoir une équipe performante ? is her first book.
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©Goethe-Institut Kamerun Book Title: The hair divide and other poems
Author: Liyong Emmanuel Sama

Book Signing Date: 14-05-2025

TITLE	The hair divide and other poems
SUMMARY	THE HAIR DIVIDE AND OTHER POEMS is a sort of diary jottings in poetry, organized chronologically. Each of the 46 poems of the collection tells its own story, of anger, anguish, mystery, love and laughter, be it from the vantage point of Buea, Akwaya, Yaoundé, Dar es salam, Calabar until Balikumbat-Cameroon. The collection in its variety, instills reflection, offers entertainment, impart education and inspires, building a bond with reader across the globe. A bond which even the hair can’t divide.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR	Liyong Emmanuel Sama is a social entrepreneur and conservationist, living and working in Bamenda, Cameroon. An ex-protected area conservator, he holds a Master’s degree and several diplomas in conservation studies. He co-founded and leads CIRMAD, a conservation organization. A titled prince, Liyong is a Bible translator and literacy teacher with the Mubako Language Development Project, a mother tongue project he co-founded and leads. Liyong has published GREEN DOCTRINE, his “green poetry” collection, (2016); NOT ACCORDING TO TRADITION, a novel, (2017), Field surveys on the medicinal wildlife species (2019) and several academic papers
	The hair divide and other poems(PDF, 140 KB)
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TITLe	La Couronne sur sa tête
SUMMARY	Chronic singlehood, prolonged singlehood, the spirit of singleness, the gift of singleness... But what is singleness? Does it always have a cause, and if so, what is it and what is the solution? Why does marriage take so long? What should we do while waiting? These are just some of the questions that single women ask themselves. The author uses her personal story to guide women who aspire for marriage and to advise them about fulfilled singlehood, in order to make the most of this season of their lives.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR	Perissia Blossomed, by civil name is Cassandre TOCKO, is a trained doctor and counsellor. She developed a passion for reading and writing at an early age. she has a deep empathy for people suffering from inner pain, particularly single people. As a blogger and trainer, she uses her skills to educate, encourage and motivate on social networks and through her books in order to unleash the inner beauty in everyone. She has published 3 other books so far: Attrape-moi si tu peux, Isaac et Rebecca and les 7 sujets à aborder pendant les fréquentations et les fiançailles..
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TITLE	Family planning and child upbringing in the third world
SUMMARY	Therence Zabze Tenyindze discusses the importance of planning before having children. He examines the cultural diversity in Africa that encourages polygamous marriages, early unions and unplanned pregnancies and their corollaries. The author underlines the rights and duties of parents towards their children, particularly in terms of basic needs, education, health and emotional support, as well as the right to a safe environment, free from abuse and exploitation. Emphasis is placed on protecting children's rights, notably by facilitating access to education in disadvantaged areas where various obstacles hinder learning. The benefits and challenges of social media for children are also addressed.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR	Tenyindze Therence Zabze, a cartographic geographer and GIS expert, has a unique perspective on societal issues. Through his cultural background, he understands the interconnection between human societies and nature. His enthusiasm for his profession goes beyond simply capturing geographical information. Tenyindze is committed to solving societal problems and tackling global challenges using his talents as a writer.
	Family planning and child upbringing in the third world(PDF, 145 KB)
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TITLE	Free Shackle \| Libre Carcan (Roman)
SUMMARY	13-year-old Lejøno is about to undergo his O'looku, a potentially life-threatening initiation rite consisting of a four-day hunt in the forest. Born sick and not very strong, Lejono fears for his life, despite the advice of his older sister Jezaba, a fearless hunter. During his ordeal, left alone in the forest, he has an encounter that transforms his perception of courage and teaches him an essential lesson.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR	Pam Ndjen, born Pamela Banimbeck Koubé on 29 June 1987, holds a degree in sociology from the University of Douala. A blogger and web editor, she began writing at the age of 20, when she won the Planète jeune short story prize. In 2014 she published "une proposition surprenante" under the pseudonym Gabrielle Kay. After her appearance at the Aprem' du livre 2022 with Sœurs de cœur, she returns this year with Le dresseur de fauves. Pangenium 1. a science fiction book that integrates African culture.
	Le Dresseur de Fauves. Pangenium 1. de Pam Ndjen(PDF, 241 KB)
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TITLE	AMNÉSIQUE
SUMMARY	On her return from studying abroad, Nsili begins a romantic relationship with Lenssi. Their relationship soon comes up against prejudice, cultural differences and the realities of Cameroonian society. Despite the obstacles, their love grows stronger, and they manage to build a little cocoon of happiness. However, following a serious accident, Nsili suffers a trauma that causes her to lose her memory. She has to learn to love again, to rediscover the woman she has always been and to appreciate life.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR	Yvette Nouga has a medical degree and a university diploma in psychology and mental health. A passionate traveller and art enthusiast, she also enjoys sharing her thoughts on the twists and turns of life. Winner of the OSÙ 2013 literary competition, Amnésique is her first published book.
	AMNÉSIQUE (PDF, 163 KB)

TITEL	Le canaval des mots
ZUSAMMENFASSUNG	Le Carnaval des mots explores the concept of “Motism”, a literary movement based on the transformative power of words. The authors, Espoir Mvele, Firmin and Delphin Dikongue, advocate a philosophy of positivity and invite us to free words from their negative connotations. This poetic book shows how words shape our reality and create our destiny. It encourages us to choose positive words and abandon negative expressions. An inspiring work for those seeking to renew their perspective on language and its power.
ÜBER DEN AUTOR	Espoir Mvele, writer and literary critic, is the father of “Motisme” and also a high school teacher. He was the winner of the 2019 René Philombe International Competition. Chief censor of the La jeune plume collective, he is CEO of Les Éditions Les Grillons. Delphin Dikongue, a Cameroonian poet born in 2000, is the author of several poetry collections and winner of the APEL 2023 Poetic Revelation Prize. Technical director of writing in several literary associations, he is a member of La Pharm'Art-cie des Mots and a Master's student in geophysics. Firmin Nguetse, a young Cameroonian born in 1999. Passionate about French literature, he holds a bachelor's degree in literature and a DiPES II. A high school teacher of French and prolific writer, he has written numerous unpublished manuscripts.

TITLE	Le parti politique en raccourci et en français facile
SUMMARY	Political parties have established themselves as central players in the life of modern states. The functioning of political regimes, whether dictatorships or democracies, is profoundly determined by the existence of these organizations. In this book, the author provides the public, a key player on the political scene, with an easy-to-read summary of the concept of the political party. The book can be consulted by political and non-political players alike, to familiarize themselves with the concepts and acquire more knowledge in the field of politics, that partisan apparatus. Students and researchers, in particular, who wish to refine their analytical tools, will also find something to their liking.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR	Emmanuel Denis MASSAGA MBOUET is a native of Bikoui-Lolodorf in southern Cameroon. A teacher with a master’s degree in political science and a passion for political parties, he is the author of several books in this field..
	Le parti politique en raccourci et en français facile(PDF, 158 KB)
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TITLE	War After the War Ends
SUMMARY	This is the story of Nkongho, once a revered figure in the village of Chang who became a separatist fighter, causing his tragic end and leaving his family devastated. His son Nkongho Julius, a teenager, deeply scared by his father’s execution and his mother’s disappearance, is trying to rebuild his life. Haunted by the past and thirst for revenge, he struggles with mental disorders and a quest for identity, becoming a darker version of his father. He struggles to break the cycle, driven by pain and a desire for redemption.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR	Ebai Derrick is a multifaceted Cameroonian artist: author, poet, songwriter, screenwriter, designer, and so on. He founded YLEA (Young Leaders' Empowerment Action) and EyaLingo to empower youth and preserve African cultural heritage. He also wrote children’s books and local language dictionaries to foster culture, education, and leadership across Cameroon.
	War After the War Ends(PDF, 150 KB)
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TITEL	KIITA, LE FRUIT DE LA DÉSILLUSION
ZUSAMMENFASSUNG	After devoting his career to promoting members of his tribe, the famous Minister Souleymane Ibrahima faced a harsh truth: those for whom he had sacrificed himself were only by his side for their own personal gain. With the judicial machine already in motion against him, he was dismissed very early on. Alone in the face of his fate, the now former minister is forced to face the facts. He gradually reveals to his lawyer the heavy secret that weighs on his conscience.
ÜBER DIE AUTORIN	CBorn on 3rd March 1997, Moustapha Zourmba is a PhD student in General Private Law at the Faculty of Legal and Political Sciences of the University of Ngaoundéré and a UNESCO Ambassador for Peace. After Entre tribu et nation - Cubki anndal, presented at the Aprèm’ du livre in 2023, he is now back with Kiita, le fruit de la désillusion, his second novel.

TITLE	Blanchiment de capitaux et autres criminalités transnationales
SYNOPSIS	Defined as criminal activities carried out in several countries, transnational crime includes money laundering, terrorist financing and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. Who are the actors involved in the fight against transnational crime in Central Africa? What are their missions? How do their various interventions fit together? This book presents a detailed analysis of the actors (international, community and national) involved in the fight, as well as their missions and statistics illustrating the results. It also highlights that this fight has become a cross-cutting issue and involves both private and public law.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR	Patrick Ledoux FOTUÉ KENGNE is a Doctor of Law and Senior Lecturer at the University of Yaoundé II. A lecturer and researcher specialising in business law, he has published several works, notably on banking and microfinance law, commercial company law and personal law.
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L’aprèm’ du livre 2025

JEULEFACK DJAMPOU GEORGETTE

Perissia Blossomed

THERENCE ZABZE TENYINDZE

PAM NDJEN

LIYONG EMMANUEL SAMA

EMMANUEL DENIS MASSAGA MBOUET

YVETTE NOUGA

SIMONE DAUREVOIR

ESPOIR MVELE, DELPHIN DIKONGUE ET FIRMIN NGUETSE

MOUSTAPHA ZOURMBA

PATRICK LEDOUX FOTUE KENGNE