Congratulations UWI

2008 marks 60 years since the University of the West Indies welcomed its first class of 33 medical students in 1948, and Ian Randle Publishers, with several publications emanating from all 3 campuses of the University, will celebrate this milestone with the UWI by highlighting these publications and their authors.

Each week we'll highlight at least one publication. This week we begin with a 2007 book, Crime Delinquency and Justice: A Caribbean Reader, edited by Ramesh Deosaran, Director of the Centre for Criminology and Criminal Justice at the St. Augustine campus of the UWI.

About the book: All socities in the Caribbean region are grappling with crime in all its forms, and this work addresses both theoretical and practical issues. A broad range of areas is covered, from Domestic Violence to Drug trafficking and Terrorism. Contact us at marketing@ianrandlepublishers.com for more information on this publication.

Sent to Press this Week

The Political History of CARICOM was sent to press this week. In this revised, expanded and updated edition, of his earlier work, The Politics of the Caribbean Community 1961-79: Regional Integration amongst new States, Anthony Payne traces the origins and establishment of the Caribbean Community, the issues and structures of the organization and the events that have shaped the community up to early 2007. The book gives an overview of the Regional Integration movement and its antecedants. Look for The Political History of CARICOM on www.ianrandlepublishers in March.

The Missing Week

Its been a week since we brought you news but that doesn't mean things are happening. In fact, quite a bit is happening as we prepare for the coming month. In February we'll be presenting Marcus Garvey to the Trench Town Reading Centre in Kingston, Jamaica. We'll also be at the Conference in the Bahamas, Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade: Telling the Story and the Global Reggae Conference at the UWI, Mona campus. Contact us at marketing@ianrandlepublishers for more information on our participation at these events.

The first book for 2008

Just landed in our warehouse - it's so new it hasn't even made the website yet!

Eagerly awaited, The Natural History Society of Jamaica Guide to the Blue and John Crow Mountains is the definitive guide one of Jamaica's newest tourist destinations. The Blue & John Crow Mountains are hosts for part of Jamaica's rich natural heritage. Copiously illustrated with photographs and maps, the Guide provides information on the Flora, Fauna, Trails, Rivers and Streams; and birds of this protected area.

For more information on this book contact us at marketing@ianrandlepublishers.com.

Free and Laughing

Even though it's not one of ours, Christine Randle attended the launch of Free and Laughing, Marguerite Orane's new book. Here she is with the author at the launch last December.

Its going to be 2000 and Great!

2008 is shaping up to be a busy year for us here at IRP. On the first business day of the year, January 2, 2008, Author Werner Zips was in our offices bright and early as IRP's first visitor for the year. Carlene Randle with Werner Zips

We've got over 40 books in the pipeline for publication this year ( yes it's quite a bit) and its a wonderful blend of trade and academic books. We're placing a little more concentration on our Higher Education materials this year and kick things off with David Browne's Atlantic Interactions: A textbook for CAPE History Students due out later this month.

Watch this space for updates on new titles or better yet, subscribe to the blog and receive it by email. We're now preparing our 2008 catalogue so if you want to ensure you receive your copy, send an email to marketing@ianrandlepublishers.com with the title Catalogue 2008.

We're also revamping our website (again) so keep visiting us at www.ianrandlepublishers.com and help us to make 2008 truly 2000 and great.