Alya and Atik are stars. Their job is to twinkle in the night sky over Earth and for billions of years they do it well. Plants stretch towards them. Animals look up at them. And, eventually, humans gaze up at them and marvel. But then humans invent powerplants, factories and cars, and smog pours into Earth's atmosphere. It becomes harder and harder for Alya and Atik to do their jobs until, finally, the stars yell at Earth and Earth feels sick and begins to shake and things look pretty dire. The clueless king's response is to command Earth to stop shaking. But a little girl named Axiom tells the king to hush then tells humans what they must do to make the Earth feel better. When the Earth Shook provides a mythical framing for kids to understand that it will be their job to help save the Earth. Bravo, Axiom! Keep using that huge megaphone until the earth no longer shakes! Axiom's list of instructions to humans; some well-known and others new but critically important appears in the back of the book.

From Sunnier Days Ahead Meyer Lemon Squares to I Wanna Be Curled Up On My Couch with the Cats Stuffed Meatloaf and Salt Roasted Potatoes to Get You Through the Night, this warming, judgment-free collection of 150 mouthwatering recipes proves that a good meal heals all.  The stars of the hit sensation Corona Kitchen know that good food and good stories are like a warm, healing hug, and we could all use one right now. Add seasoning, a dash of hilarious (and relatable) personal anecdotes, and the troubles of the day—pandemics and politics to name a few—seem to fade.  Outspoken television pros Lisa Lucas and Debrianna Mansini shared their kitchens, hearts, anxieties, and good humor, and broadcast their culinary adventures during the Covid-19 lockdown and the dark days that followed, and in the process connected with a hungry audience that spans the globe. Here they share their most beloved dishes along with never-before-shared creations and the top-voted dishes of members of the Corona Kitchen community, and the result is a colorful cookbook and cathartic read all in one. This quirky, hands-on volume features original recipes for all meals of the days, plus snacks, side dishes, cocktails and mocktails, and options for vegans, vegetarians, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets. It will meet you where you are, no matter if you are stressed, sad, thriving, or nostalgic, and in the spirit of spontaneity, resourcefulness, and all things unscripted, all you have to bring to the table is yourself.

Focuses on research conducted into the experiences of rural students in South Africa; foregrounding decolonial perspectives on their negotiation of the transition and access to higher education - a significantly under researched field Complex issues of international collaborative research are foregrounded and reflected upon critically, highlighting the potential for re-colonisation when research is funded by the Global North. This will make it useful for students and researchers studying this area. Particularly those in education, international development and social justice. Is methodologically innovative - the use of participatory research with students as co-researchers and co-researchers documenting their own learning experiences and transitions to university using a variety of media and made digital documentaries

This unique and timely book focuses on research conducted into the experiences of students from rural backgrounds in South Africa: foregrounding decolonial perspectives on their negotiation of access and transitions to higher education.

This book highlights not only the challenges of coming from a rural background against the historical backdrop of apartheid and ongoing colonialism, but also shows the immense assets that students from rural areas bring into higher education. Through detailed narratives created by student co-researchers, the book charts early experiences in rural communities, negotiations of transitions to university and, in many cases, to urban life and students’ subsequent journeys through higher education spaces and curricula.

The book will be of significant interest and value to those engaged in rurality research across diverse settings, those interested in the South African higher education context and higher education more widely. Its innovative, participatory methodology will be invaluable to researchers seeking to conduct collaborative research that draws on decolonising approaches.

Table of Contents

1. The Historical Context of Higher Education in South Africa 2. Coloniality, Decoloniality, Epistemicide and Curricular Justice 3. Transitioning into and through Higher Education in South Africa: Contexts and Concepts 4. Towards a Participatory and Decolonising Methodology 5. Negotiations of Transitions to University: Figured Worlds and Identity Transformations 6. Cultural Values and Practices: From Rural Communities to Higher Education 7. Place, Funds of Knowledge and Investment in Language 8. Experiencing Higher Education Learning, Teaching and Curricula 9. The Dimensions and Complexities of Ruralities 10. International Collaborations: Opportunities and Tensions 11. ‘Sankofa’: Looking back, moving forward