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BookNook is a book hub based in Ghana, created with one goal in mind: to make it easier for book lovers to find and enjoy the titles they crave — without the hassle. For readers across the country, especially those outside Accra, getting access to the right books can be a real challenge. From limited availability of titles to the stress of navigating traffic and moving from one bookshop to another, finding a good read shouldn't be this difficult. That’s where we come in. At BookNook, we offer a convenient and constantly updated platform that connects readers with a wide selection of books — right at their fingertips. Whether you’re looking for the latest bestseller or a hard-to-find classic, we’re always happy to help source the books you want. For authors and publishers, BookNook is more than a retail outlet — we’re a trusted distribution partner. We take in stock in manageable quantities and transfer sales revenue in real time via mobile money or bank transfer (where available). Our efficient restocking process ensures that your books remain available as long as you have copies to supply. No delays, no complicated logistics — just books reaching the right audience. We currently feature titles from respected Ghanaian publishers such as Afram Publications, Literamed Publications/Lantern Books, Smartline Limited, Buck Press, and Type Company, along with works from notable Ghanaian authors.

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An Aroma of Policing: The Inspiring Life of Ghana’s Former IGP in Law Enforcement, Reform, and Global Peacekeeping is a captivating autobiographical and professional memoir by Mohammed A. Alhassan, the former Inspector General of Police (IGP Rtd.) of Ghana. It chronicles his extraordinary journey from a childhood spent in the Police barracks to the highest rank in Ghana’s Police Service—and onto the global stage of peacekeeping and reform.
This remarkable hardcover volume is a must-read for anyone interested in police reform, leadership, public service, security sector transformation, and the evolving role of law enforcement in modern democracies.
✨ Born into a police family, Alhassan rose through the ranks of the Ghana Police Service through hard work, focus, and principled leadership.
✨ He served in numerous senior positions locally and internationally, including at the United Nations Police Division at UN Headquarters, where he played a key role in elevating UNPOL from a unit to a full division.
✨ A reform-minded leader, his tenure as IGP was defined by transparency, community engagement, institutional restructuring, and efforts to reduce political interference in police work.
✨ He spearheaded reforms aligned with international policing standards to create a more responsive, prevention-focused, and citizen-centered police force in Ghana.
✅ Key Highlights
• An insider’s account of modern policing challenges in Ghana and Africa
• Bold recommendations for reforming the Ghana Police Service and depoliticizing the IGP appointment process
• Insights into international peacekeeping and the evolution of UNPOL
• Advocacy for gender-inclusive policing, including the creation of all-women Formed Police Units
• Recommended by high-profile leaders, including Mohamed Ibn Chambas of the African Union
⚡ An Aroma of Policing: The Inspiring Life of Ghana’s Former IGP in Law Enforcement, Reform, and Global Peacekeeping is essential reading for:
• Students of police studies, international relations, and public administration
• Serving and aspiring law enforcement professionals
• Policy makers, civil society, and advocates of police accountability and justice reform
• Anyone interested in leadership, security governance, and peacebuilding in Africa