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In this memoir of the dramatic events of the 1960s, Bob Hepple throws fresh light on the character of Mandela and other leaders, and on the controversies surrounding the emergence of the South African Communist Party and its ""secret"" resolution in December 1960 to begin the armed freedom struggle.

Building on the success of Christine Steven's first book, Harvest: Recipes from an Organic Farm, we now bring you The Harvest Kitchen. The Harvest Kitchen guides you through the seasons, the importance of eating seasonal produce and how to grow and prepare your own.

In this visual narrative of untold stories, award-winning photographer Ilan Godfrey explores the consequences of mining on South Africa's land and people. His images bring to life the forgotten communities that the mining industry has left behind, and his subjects become symbols of the struggle for environmental and social justice.

The African National Congress was founded a hundred years ago, in January 1912. But the roots of the ANC run even deeper in South African history. In fact, the ANC's founding was the culmination of more than sixty years of organisation by a new class of African modernisers.

Laura Marsh, an art teacher and single mother, is horrified when a visiting friend - a Zimbabwean refugee and an artist - finds a corpse in the plantations near her home. The story of a woman trying to move on following her divorce, this crime novel also touches on the issues of xenophobia and racism in South Africa.

A politically incorrect and humorous read, this racial satire will challenge one's perspective of today's South Africa. The title of the book comes from the African adage that says ""the black man's medicine is a white man"" - an egregious statement that implies that black people won't do anything right unless there is a white man around.

An anthology of poems, short stories, and personal essays, this collection embodies the meaning of sisterhood: relationships in which girls and women give and receive friendship, love, and support. Embracing this theme, the contributors of this compilation define what sisterhood means for them through the voices found in these pieces.

This edition of the Tree spotting series that is designed to enhance this fast-growing eco-hobby in southern Africa.

Honoring the spirit of the legendary intellectual giant Sol Plaatje - an activist, linguist, translator, novelist, journalist, and leader - this sparkling array of contributions from talented poets bring the depth and breadth of life in South Africa to a wider audience.

Oscar Wilde's timeless, compassionate tale of the friendship between the Happy Prince and the Swallow is brought to life by Joan Rankin's sensitive, magical artwork. Beloved since it was first published in 1888, this enchanting story will be enjoyed by both adults and children.

A delightful new series by Jenny Hatton exquisitely brought to life by award-winning illustrator, Joan Rankin.

Pogroms and the Holocaust, xenophobia and the Bush War provide the backdrop for Illuminating Love.

Have you ever wondered why dogs are so afraid of thunder storms? Do you ask yourself why their eyes grow wild, why they shiver and shake and hide away? Find out how the mischievous cattle trick Dog into letting them out of their kraal.

Sanele is afraid of the dark. She hears strange noises and can't sleep. She thinks there are monsters under her bed and a lion in the house. What will help Sanele sleep at night? This book brings together two of South Africa's most gifted children's talents - Joan Rankin and Dianne Stewart.

We all picture Shaka as a lean, mean, assegai-wielding warrior-king, the military genius who founded the Zulu nation. In fact, we don't actually know when he was born, what he looked like, or exactly when he died.

Informative and portable, this guide offers a brief yet lively introduction to the Umkhonto we Sizwe's (MK) history; the MK was the armed wing of the African National Congress. It presents in broad outline the various stages in MK's 30-year history, and considers the difficult strategic and moral problems the army faced.

Gwen Ansell's Introduction to Journalism has been the go-to textbook for university journalism classes and intern programmes since it first appeared (as Basic Journalism) in 2002. But newsrooms have been changing fast.

A poor fisherman and his brother live in a grass hut by the sea. One day, the fisherman catches a magic talking fish, which he immediately sets free. He tells his brother what has happened and his brother demands that he go and ask the magic fish for a bigger house.

From Julius Malema's tantrums to President Zuma's plane trips to Bakkies Botha's booting, this record features a big and busy year in news from the Rainbow Nation. Offering a candid South African perspective of current events, this annual utilizes the usual cast of characters to illustrate the country's current political state.

Fred and I and a Dash of Pepper is Lauren Singer's inspirational and heartfelt story, told through the eyes of her service dogs Fred and Pepper, about the daily triumphs and defeats of living with Multiple Sclerosis.

Join Thando Rocker on his journey to the big soccer game, dare to dream and become your own hero. Like Thando, you too can overcome your fears and celebrate your own successes.

Filled with beautiful images, this new field guide presents the nesting habits of the 730 bird species known to breed in southern Africa. From vultures and eagles to waxbills and cisticolas, this comprehensively cross-referenced book contains up-to-date information about each species.

This title tells the story of how Andile and his father make a kite. While flying the kite, its string breaks releasing the kite on an epic journey across Africa.

Metropolises often evoke images of flashy high-rise buildings, permanent background noise, backed-up cars and people moving quickly in all directions in their masses. New York, Tokyo, London, Sao Paulo. But what about Cairo?

In this memoir - or as the author describes it, "nonfiction novel" - the reader is swept along two equally entertaining narrative strands, one set in the present day, the other in the past. Mashed together, they form the story of King Adz's life - the man also known as "Adam Stone" to the authorities.

Thandi needs new shoes and she knows they will cost a lot of money for her Gogo. So, together they work out a plan to get the money with a little bit of help from Nosipho, her doll, and Pepi, her pet rooster.

Neil Roake's love of good food has brought him happy friends and a skewer-full of awards, including Best Barbeque and Outdoor Cookbook in the World at the international Gourmand Awards for Life's A Beach Cottage.

The Ugly Duckling retold by Sindiwe Magona and illustrated by Natalie Hinrichsen. The poor ugly duckling looks very different from the other ducklings. His duck family tease him and make him feel unwanted even though he simply wants to be loved and belong.