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Following on from her Sunday Times bestseller, I Wish I Knew This Earlier, Toni Tone is back again – and this time, filled with advice that goes beyond our dating and romantic lives. ‘In my opinion, change as a form of evolution is wonderful, because nobody should stay exactly the same forever. If you’re not evolving or growing, what are you doing? Embrace personal change if it means the you of today is better than you of yesterday.’ Do you wish you had more confidence in yourself? Are your friendships changing as you get older and you’re not sure how manage it? Is your career unfulfilling or taking over your life? These are the kinds of issues that Toni Tone explores in her brand-new book, Take Note: Real Life Lessons. Threading in her own experiences, and in particular, what she took away from her twenties, Toni provides genuine and insightful advice on a whole array of topics. Everything from ageing to making (and ending) friendships, to reinventing yourself and challenging your comfort zone, to ignoring ‘deadlines’ and going at your own pace – Take Note has all of the ingredients you’ll need to reach your fullest potential, in one handy, accessible place.

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Hercule Poirot returns in another brilliant murder mystery that can only be solved by the eponymous Belgian detective and his ‘little grey cells’. ‘What I intend to say to you will come as a shock . . .’ Lady Athelinda Playford has planned a house party at her mansion in Clonakilty, County Cork, but it is no ordinary gathering. As guests arrive, Lady Playford summons her lawyer to make an urgent change to her will – one she intends to announce at dinner that night. She has decided to cut off her two children without a penny and leave her fortune to someone who has only weeks to live . . . Among Lady Playford’s guests are two men she has never met – the famous Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot, and Inspector Edward Catchpool of Scotland Yard. Neither knows why he has been invited . . . until Poirot starts to wonder if Lady Playford expects a murderer to strike. But why does she seem so determined to provoke, in the presence of a possible killer? When the crime is committed in spite of Poirot’s best efforts to stop it, and the victim is not who he expected it to be, will he be able to find the culprit and solve the mystery? Following the phenomenal global success of The Monogram Murders, which was published to critical acclaim following a co-ordinated international launch in September 2014, international best-selling crime writer Sophie Hannah has been commissioned by Agatha Christie Limited to pen a second fully-authorised Poirot novel. The new book marks the centenary of the creation of Christie’s world-famous detective Hercule Poirot, introduced in her first book The Mysterious Affair at Styles.

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There’s more backstabbing and drama as loyalties are tested to the limit in the third episode of the high life at elite riding school, Blainford Academy. Georgie tests her skills on the polo field in the latest from the author of the bestselling pony series Pony Club Secrets. Georgie Parker has come out on top after her first term at Blainford ‘All-Stars’ Academy. But after excelling in the showjumping ring can Georgie outclass her rivals on the polo pitch too? And is Kennedy Kirkwood out to cause trouble again? Find out in the latest instalment of Blainford gossip, drama and horse-riding hijinks!

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Accompanying the release of WILD OCEAN is a new edition of its predecessor. Available for the first time in a new, smaller format, readers can now enjoy the global bestseller, WILD LAND, wherever they go.

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Pangolin Prophecy is the story of a pangolin and her human protector who vows to keep her safe.We follow Kgaga (the pangolin) and learn about her habits, her environment and the dangers she faces. Baboloki is a young Tswana man who guards over the pangolins and other wildlife in his tribal area. After Kgaga gives birth to a vulnerable pangolin pup, a new threat invades their homeland.The beautiful illustrations and heartfelt struggle of the pangolin should appeal to readers and listeners of all ages.This story has been published to highlight the threat to pangolins worldwide.

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Deur die Sterre gelei: Die Anglo-Boereoorlog en daama 1899-1943 Kommando, Trekvoort, Geen uitspan is die trilogie van Deneys Reitz se boeiende wat die gebeure van sy merkwaardige, aksiebelaade lewe beskryf, en bied die leser 'n wonderlike insig in die gebeure in Sui-Afrika tussen 1899 en 1943 - gesien deur die oe van 'n vreeslose Suid-Afrika avonturier wat ook 'n talentvolle skrywer was.

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Griefseed is a gift, an offering from the pen of Malika Ndlovu that seeks to transform the ways we think about and process grief. Multidisciplinary in scope, the text includes poems, personal essays, images, and reflections on grief that punctuate the life story of the poet, offered here as medicine. These creative pieces function as both window onto an individual woman’s life as she has journeyed with, through and beyond grief; as well as a mirror, inviting the reader to see their own lives and losses reflected within Ndlovu’s. This invitation to sit with grief, hold it, look it in the eye, and tend to it, is also an invocation to consider multigenerational relationships – how grief cements our relationships to the past, to ancestors, to descendants. To note where grief echoes along kinship lines, spreading itself throughout the branches of family trees. How centuries of grief from our grandmothers and grandfathers lodge themselves in our own bodies, crying out for release, relief and processing. If we dare to take up this visceral knowing, grief can transform us, becoming a generative site for renewal, rethinking, recasting.

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I have spent years navigating the complexities of health, not just in my body, but in my mind, my career, my relationships, my finances and my purpose. What I have come to realise is that there is no single formula for well-being, no one-size-fits-all approach that works for everyone. However, there is a universal truth: when one aspect of our health is neglected, it inevitably impacts everything else.’ – ProVerb   To Health With It!  is a reflective yet practical guide to holistic living by acclaimed broadcaster and entrepreneur Tebogo Thekisho, widely known as ProVerb. As a compelling call to live well across all dimensions – physical, mental, emotional, financial, social and spiritual – the book draws from ProVerb’s personal efforts to sustain a healthier lifestyle by overcoming trauma, achieving financial freedom, and evolving from entertainer to academic and boardroom leader. ProVerb offers deeply relatable insights and anecdotes and complements his story with credible references from global experts, making this book both inspirational and informative. It equips readers to reset, realign and redefine their own path to true health, in every sense of the word.

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Hierdie publikasie is die sestiende in ‘n reeks aangebied deur die SA Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns. Die reeks bring hulde aan skrywers met die Hertzogprys bekroon is en oor dekades heen Afrikaans en die Afrikaanse letterkunde met hul werk verryk het.

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First Things I Can Do: Going to School takes your preschooler aged 4+ through the story of their first school day, from getting ready to what they might find around the school.Bright, simple, clearly labelled illustrations on every spreadActivity panels and charming characters encourage learning and interactivityIncludes a giant Numbers wall posterConsulted by teachers, parents and an inclusivity specialist to give a modern, approachIn the weeks before your child starts school, it's great to start introducing them to what they might experience when they get there, from a peg with their name on it to what ideas they may learn about and the adults they may meet. Starting school can feel like a big thing, for both parents and children, and First Things I Can Do: Going to School has been thoughtfully written to explain anything and everything, so the experience isn't as overwhelming and unknown. And as a parent, it gives you a chance to be part of this big step in your child's life, and may even open conversations when they come home from school and can't usually remember what they've done!

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“What’s your favourite food?” he asked.“Carrot and pea bredie” was the answer. But the answer was as irrelevant as the question. What each really wanted to know was, could you be loved? Could you be loved by me? If I opened my heart to you, would you fill it with wondrous things? If I gave my soul to you, would you make it soar to the heavens? And if I gave my body to you, would you give it the pleasures that I have only dreamed of? Set during the years of slavery in the Cape Colony, Song of the Slave Girl is a spellbinding tale of love and resistance. Meraj and Djameela, two young slaves, are bound by a powerful love and when Djameela is sold to a farmer, Meraj is consumed by grief. Djameela fends off the advances of her new master’s son and plots her escape. Desperate to reunite, the lovers take bold steps to find each other. Song of the Slave Girl explores the boundaries of love and freedom. Will love triumph, or will the lovers’ fight for freedom come at too great a cost?

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This book is a journey of triumph and setback, of building something good in a world that doesn’t always welcome it. It’s about allies and adversaries, mentors and obstacles. Above all, it’s a story driven by social justice and the power of education to change lives and the resilience it takes to protect that power when it’s most at risk. A fascinating South African memoir that shares a story of hope and resilience.  It Always Seems Impossible features a glowing foreword from The Nelson Mandela Foundation. The book is supported by an extensive publicity campaign and strong corporate backing. It has already attracted interest from business leaders, philanthropists and global organisations. At school, James Urdang a troublemaking underachiever.  Diagnosed with ADHD and Dyslexia at an early age, few could have imagined he’d go on to found Education Africa, an organisation that has helped educate thousands of young black South Africans. Supported and mentored by Walter Sisulu, Nelson Mandela and Dr. Aggrey Klaaste − former Editor-in-Chief of The Sowetan - who became the organisation’s first chairman in 1992 − James, driven by determination and sheer audacity made his dream a reality. Until one day it all came crashing down as he faced a gruelling battle to save his NPO, Education Africa, from a hostile takeover by executives from a global financial institution. Supported and mentored by Walter Sisulu, Nelson Mandela and Dr. Aggrey Klaaste − former Editor-in-Chief of The Sowetan - who became the organisation’s first chairman in 1992 − James, driven by determination and sheer audacity made his dream a reality. Until one day it all came crashing down as he faced a gruelling battle to save his NPO, Education Africa, from a hostile takeover by executives from a global financial institution.  

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The Nazis may have lost the battle. But the war is just beginning…   Summer, 2025. A US senator is burned to death in his Washington townhouse. Masked gunmen massacre supporters during a football match in Berlin. And an old man is murdered while he sleeps in the dementia ward of a German hospital. Three apparently unconnected events, three steps on the countdown to apocalypse.   When journalist and podcaster Georg Miller starts joining the dots between them, he finds himself the target of professional killers. His investigation soon reveals that his would-be assassins are from an organisation known as the Odessa, a menacing and powerful Nazi group intent on regaining power.   The Odessa has spread its poison from a covert compound in the Bavarian countryside all the way to the halls of the American Capitol. And now, as their campaign to destabilise the Western political system accelerates, Georg must stop the next attack, before it changes the course of history…

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A Guide to Self-Leadership and Intentional Living Live with intent. Act with clarity. Become a resolute being. In a world fraught with uncertainty—where global turmoil and personal strife often prevail—how do we find purpose and meaning in life? Book: Live with Intent offers a profound exploration of the human condition, presenting a unique path to living an authentic life by integrating spirituality and science. This first volume is for those who refuse mediocrity and feel called to embrace the contradictions that make us fully human. Rooted in the first of three foundational principles—Live with Intent—this transformative work provides practical tools for overcoming limiting beliefs and stepping into greater clarity and self-congruence. Through accessible insights and reflective exercises, you’ll learn how to align your past, present and future into a single, focused purpose. Drawing on his experience in psychology, theology, and two decades of business leadership, Elmen Lamprecht has created a powerful resource for anyone committed to personal growth for professionals and individuals alike. Whether you are seeking to overcome depression and find purpose in life, build self-awareness, or cultivate resilience, this book guides you to master the art of intentional living. This is not a book of quick fixes or hollow motivation. Instead, it provides a grounded framework for cultivating daily habits aligned with your deepest values and vision. Lamprecht challenges readers to unlearn the limiting beliefs of a materialistic culture and instead embrace a life of authentic fulfilment, resilience and contribution. Step into the life you were meant to lead—one choice, one moment, one act of intent at a time. ✔ For readers of The Road Less Travelled, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, or Start with Why ✔ Supports self-leadership, emotional intelligence, workplace authenticity and spiritual growth ✔ Ideal for personal development, coaching, or leadership contexts.

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Dr Sara Buhle, a troubled obstetrician, is thrust into a frantic search for a missing newborn in Durban. Sara is pulled into the search by rising SAPS star Vuyi Vilakazi. But with time working against them, and rumours of muthi murders hounding the investigation, the pair find themselves in a race from the city centre and an informal settlement in the Hammarsdale Hills. Mere minutes will make the difference between success and failure.

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A simple illustrated retelling of Peter Pan for young children. Peter Pan is an illustrated retelling of JM Barrie's classic tale, for your young reader aged 3+. This classic story features colourful illustrations and simpler text for young readers to enjoy. Your preschooler will enjoy the extra element of a search-and-find game throughout the book. Perfect for bedtime reading to boost the bond between your child and you. Peter Pan by JM Barrie is a timeless tale of adventure and mischief. Your child can escape to Neverland with Peter Pan, the boy who never grew up. Together you will read all about his adventures playing with the Lost Boys, flying with Tinkerbell, and fighting the fearsome Captain Hook.  Children's illustrator, Andrea Castro Naranjo, is based in Colombia, and enjoys creating detailed illustrations for children's books, editorial features and textiles.

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Princess Paris has a busy day filled with royal duties. But when her crown is stolen, she fears she can’t represent her king on her mission. As she meets leopards, an elephant, and a buffalo, Paris realizes that each animal has a unique problem. But will Paris be able to help them? And will she get her crown back in time to meet the king? Tag along on this African safari with Paris, Kobe, and Chunk (the whole Tebow Pack!) and learn that helping others is the greatest purpose of all.

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Twyfelbos is ’n meesleurende historiese roman wat afspeel in die Overberge in die vroeë agtienhonderds.Sophia Truter is getroud met sir John Truter. Sy het ’n afkeer van die Kaap se vertoonsug, en ná die dood van haar jongste seun besluit sy om weer te gaan boer. Dié keer begin sy klein, op ’n lap grond anderkant die Kleinrivier – sonder slawe en voormans.Algaande vind Sophia haar voete. Maar dan word iemand op die bokpad anderkant die Akkedisberg vermoor. 

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Julia is die kamerprokureur in Izak Marais se regspraktyk op Worcester. Wanneer hy die oggend voor ’n groot hofsaak ineenstort, moet Julia dringend sake beredder – ten spyte van die feit dat sy gesweer het sy sit haar voete nooit weer in ’n landdroshof nie.  Om dinge nog meer te kompliseer is Julia heimlik daarvan oortuig dat die aangeklaagde skuldig is aan moord.  Dié pakkende hofdrama speel af in die Boland – die eerste in die nuwe reeks met die regsgeleerde Julia Blomerus in die hoofrol.

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Prins is a study in masculinity. It is an interrogation of boyhood and manhood, but this collection is also a celebration of the less toxic parts thereof. Although the collection explores characters of a certain community and background, Pedro refuses to tell the cliché – expected – narrative. This collection deals with the angst that is tied to issues of identity, the demands placed on an emerging poet and coloured man.

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’n Toeganklike, innemende bundel waarin die digter in soepel, gevoelige taal sy persoonlike ervarings verwoord én in gesprek tree met digters wat hom voorafgegaan het. Die verse skroom nie om eerlik én openhartig om te gaan met sowel diep persoonlike belewenisse of maatskaplike en politieke kwessies nie, en telkens te verras met vernuwende perspektiewe. Water dien deurgaans as ’n metafoor vir vloei, verandering en aanpasbaarheid – die noodsaaklike element vir lewe in ’n digterlike heelal.

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Moedverloor word deur ’n verskriklike droogte geteister. Die dorp is verlate – behalwe vir Koot Marais, die apteker, en sy gesin. Maar dan beland Katisja op hulle voorstoep – gewapen met slegs haar rooi sambreel en onmoontlike oplossings vir allerhande onmoontlike probleme. En wat volg is suiwer maltrap-avontuur: ontploffende drankies, singende Agtertrekkers, tweeling-fortuinvertellers, geheimsinnige wakiste, verlore kinders, en ’n skouspelagtige lugontsnapping in 'n sigeuner-karavaan!

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The kingdom of Ilya is in turmoil…After surviving the Purging Trials, Ordinary-born Paedyn Gray has killed the King, and kickstarted a Resistance throughout the land. Now she’s running from the one person she had wanted to run to.Kai Azer is now Ilya’s Enforcer, loyal to his brother Kitt, the new King. He has vowed to find Paedyn and bring her to justice.Across the deadly Scorches, and deep into the hostile city of Dor, Kai pursues the one person he wishes he didn’t have to. But in a city without Elites, the balance between the hunter and hunted shifts – and the battle between duty and desire is deadly.Be swept away by this kiss-or-kill romantasy trilogy taking the world by storm.

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What if you could feel more in control of your stress levels?Stress, anxiety and depression have become a sign of our times. We continue to face global crises like climate change and war or threats of war in parts of the world that affect us all through our shared humanity and the global economy. Then there is the continuation of a modern, fast-paced, highly competitive lifestyle to contend with, that can affect young and old alike.How have your stress levels been lately? Maybe stress has left you feeling depleted and tired, or moody and irritable. International bestselling and award-winning author, Noa Belling has put together a tried and tested, scientifically backed and power packed toolkit to help you. It targets different ways that stress can show up in our lives, that might leave some of us depleted and depressed and others wired and anxious.

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Cops are being murdered all over the city, each falling victim to a designer poison that causes them to bleed out. Unable to make a breakthrough in the case and with the bodies piling up, detectives Ruben and Zander recruit counsellor Melissa to help them. Hoping that her unique insights into the human psyche might help trigger a discovery, they’re expecting to hunt down some kind of deranged lunatic. The real murderer, however, is a devilishly intelligent professor of human physiology, an academic icon standing on the brink of a groundbreaking discovery. Why is he killing them? How many more will fall victim to his brilliance? And who’s next?

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Leaders cannot embark on the leadership journey alone. They need wisdom, perspective, insight, and love. This book illustrates in a practical way how timeless principles and values remain applicable in the unforgiving business world and if these values form the foundation of a business's culture, the chance for sustainable success is much greater. This book also includes case studies that depict the advantages of principled, value-based leadership.

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Fun workbook to practise reading, writing and colouring skills for kids aged 5+. Create & Colour Stories: Dinosaurs is an activity book to boost your young child's early reading, writing and pen control skills in a fun way.   A simple 'fill-in-the-gap' writing book, with fun colouring, Create & Colour Stories: Dinosaurs encourages your child to use their imagination and improve their writing skills. Inside the book, your child will find three prehistoric-inspired stories, and each story can be approached in three ways, depending on your child's age, learning stage, or even just how they're feeling that day. Colouring: Each of the book's stories has colour-in pages for sneaky laid-back development – colouring improves fine motor skills and pen control, prompts decision making (which colour?), and is wonderfully calm in its repetitive movements. Plus colouring works for all ages and stages. AND it's fun! Sentence-starting prompts: Even the brightest sparks can find it tricky to come up with a story when they need to write it down. Young children often need prompts, be it an image or some key words. Throughout the book, Create & Colour Stories: Dinosaurs gives sentences that your child needs to finish, in whichever way their imagination takes them – such as 'A long time ago in a leafy forest lived a big scary dinosaur called…". And don't forget, first time round they can just chat about their ideas, until they feel confident enough to write something down. Mini activity or question: Simple prompts throughout the book give your child a little extra to do or think about. Such as 'Where would be a good place for a dinosaur to hide?'. Create & Colour Stories: Dinosaurs is a wonderful book to boost your child's writing and reading skills, without it feeling as daunting as a blank page. Learning happens much more easily when we make it fun!

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Soms lê ek in my bed, my lyf opgekrul om herinneringe aan hom, totdat dit voel asof die woonstel se dak oplig en die mure wegval en ek omhels word deur die nag se fluweelsagte duisternis. Dan dryf ek uit my lyf, tot in die buitenste ruim waar my ouers glo al vir dekades lank saam met ruimterommel en stukkies meteoriet, al om en om ’n hemelliggaam sweef. Op my boekrak staan ’n geraamde foto van hulle, geneem net voor hul laaste ruimtesending. Hul gesigte is stroef, asof hulle geweet het dit is hul laaste missie. Of dalk het hulle net in die son gekyk. Mila Kozlowa is ’n Moskouse psigoterapeut wat tydens beradingsessies sit en fantaseer oor geroosterde salm en seks.Sy dink ook aan haar kinderjare – sprokiesagtige besoeke aan ’n afgeleë hut in ’n berkewoud saam met haar ouma Babusja. Nou is Babusja oud en verswak en Mila is verantwoordelik vir haar. Wat steek haar ouma vir haar weg? Waar is Mila se ouers? Het hulle regtig tydens ’n ruimtereis verdwyn? Intussen ontmoet Mila ’n Suid-Afrikaner wat sy oorlogtrauma met haar deel en kort voor lank begin die skeidslyn tussen werklikheid en fantasie vervaag. Waar eindig die droom en begin die realiteit? En vir hoe lank kan ’n mens jou eie leuens glo?

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In a world where the church is meant to be a beacon of freedom, grace, and truth, many believers find themselves trapped in a system of confusion, manipulation, and financial strain. Instead of walking in the freedom Christ offers, countless Christians feel burdened by guilt-driven practices and expectations that have little to do with the gospel. This reality is particularly evident when we examine one of the most controversial issues in modern church life: tithing.   Believers often struggle with the question: Are modern tithing practices rooted in truth or tradition? In  Preacher, Let My People Go,  Zakhe Mazibuko delves into the history and theology of tithing, exposing its evolution and often controversial role in today’s churches and delivers an enjoyable and relatable read in the process.   With boldness and compassion, the author shares his own compelling story and challenges manipulative practices and invites believers to rediscover the joy of giving rooted in grace and freedom.

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The Di Bianco brothers. Her best friends. Her greatest downfall. Kamila Hamilton had everything under control…or so she thought. She hadn’t planned for the Di Bianco brothers to return and turn her world upside down. Thiago got her first kiss. Taylor always protected her. Taylor always protected her. Their return makes Kami’s seemingly perfect life shake. She is no longer the innocent young girl they once knew. Since they left, she’s built walls and worn a mask to keep herself safe. The secrets they carry threaten to bring down those fragile walls and expose what happened so many years ago. Only they can reach the true Kami behind all those barriers. Will Kami be able to resist Thiago’s presence? Will Kami be able to resist Thiago’s presence? What happens when Taylor starts to look at her differently? What happens when Taylor starts to look at her differently? Will everything explode into a thousand pieces again? Will everything explode into a thousand pieces again?

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Focusing on some 150 threatened bird species of South Africa and its oceans, and of neighbouring Lesotho and Eswatini, Birds on the Brink combines scientific rigour with compelling storytelling to highlight the beauty, unique traits and vulnerabilities of these birds. The accounts delve into the life and habits of each species, detailing physical characteristics, behaviours, ecological significance and the threats the birds face.Alongside most of the accounts are personal narratives from those researchers working on the frontlines to safeguard these species. While these offer a first-hand glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of wildlife conservation, they also offer reasons for optimism, showing how certain conservation efforts can help to bring species back from the brink of extinction.Beautifully designed and highly illustrated, the book features some 350 full-colour photographs and annotated range maps based on the latest scientific models.With its message of hope, Birds on the Brink will appeal to bird enthusiasts and conservationists – and to all who care about the future of these remarkable animals and the urgency to protect them.

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A retelling of one of literature's great novels, Oliver Twist, from the point of view of Nancy, one of the most sympathetic, most maligned and most tragic of Dickens's characters. For readers of The Good Wife of Bath by Karen Brooks, and fans of Jessie Burton, Kat Dunn and Ferdia Lennon.Nancy has spent her whole life on the vibrant and gritty streets of Victorian London, first as one of Fagin's child pickpockets and now on the arm of violent and mercurial Bill Sikes. Nancy does what she must to get by. She's attuned to the harsh realities of life, but also knows how to find moments of beauty amid the grime, even if it is only the scent and taste of an orange - its miraculous colour and form.When she embarks on a relationship with enigmatic gentleman Mr Rufus, it awakens emotions she's never felt before, and makes a better life feel possible for the first time. But when she takes cherubic orphan Oliver Twist under her wing, something even more elusive and appealing seems to be within reach: redemption.This captivating tale of love, sacrifice, and the battle between good and evil showcases the power of compassion in a world tainted by darkness.

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"I am the Shadow of the Lion. The one who will survive deaths without number. The one who has lost everyone. The one wounded and betrayed. I am not the Lion. He is dead. I am his Shadow. I am his revenge." Amkela has always fought beside his older brother Nenkani, the Lion of the West and last hope of their people against the invading Karaphi Empire. But when they are betrayed and hunted by Imperial airships, Amkela is offered power and revenge by an imprisoned being of visions and vines called dreaming-what-is-to-come. Thrust from his brother's shadow, Amkela must lead his people to freedom while keeping secret the terrible price he's paid. When the shadow of the Empire falls across him, will Amkela be strong enough to save his people? Will he be strong enough to survive?

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This collector's hardcover features stenciled edges, case effects, and illustrated endpapers. Grad student Alice Law has only ever had one goal: to become the brightest mind in the field of analytic magic. But the only person who can make her dream come true is dead and – inconveniently – in Hell. And Alice, along with her biggest rival Peter Murdoch, is going after him. But Hell is not as the philosophers claim, its rules are upside-down, and if she’s going to get out of there alive, she and Peter will have to work together. That’s if they can agree on anything. Will they triumph, or kill each other trying?

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Forensiese patoloog Madelein Blignaut het al te veel dood in haar loopbaan gesien. Ná nog ’n ontstellende hofsaak besluit sy om ontvlugting te gaan soek op die Leonardo, ’n luukse passasierskip wat deur die verre ooste vaar. Daar ontmoet sy ’n groep fassinerende Suid-Afrikaners: Die bekroonde pianis Tibor Lindeque wat kort-kort bekommerd vir haar kyk en ’n aantreklike kulkunstenaar Helmut Coleman wat gou vir haar onweer- staanbaar raak. Wanneer hulle op Okinawa afklim, vertel Tibor vir haar die inwoners van hierdie eiland word oeroud. “Daar is nie dood op Okinawa nie.” Maar hy is verkeerd. Kort voor lank tref hulle die een na die ander medepassasier se lyk aan. ’n Storm dwing hulle na dieper waters toe, en dan besef Madelein daar is ’n moordenaar op die Leonardo. Wie is dit? Wat wil hulle hê? En, meer belangrik, wie’s volgende?

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In 1960, Maxwell Maltz introduced his revolutionary theory of psycho-cybernetics: by taking control of your own thoughts, you can achieve greater peace of mind, success, and happiness. His work changed the lives of more than 30 million readers. Now Psycho-Cybernetics 365 distils Maltz's teachings into easy-to-digest daily entries, offering a short chapter of wisdom for every day of the year. Drawing on his techniques for improving and managing self-image, visualisation, mental rehearsal and relaxation, it is essential reading for anyone looking to live their most fulfilled life. Featuring commentary by Matt Furey, a Maltz scholar and president of the Psycho-Cybernetics Foundation, Psycho-Cybernetics 365 is an inspiring work of daily meditations that will create success and happiness in your everyday life.

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GRIESSEL AND CUPIDO ARE EXPECTING A QUIET LIFEDetectives Benny Griessel and Vaughn Cupido remain on duty in beautiful Stellenbosch, but run-of-the-mill police work in a leafy university town famed for its vineyards is a far cry from their previous life in Cape Town fighting crime at the highest level. For now, Benny has more pressing things to worry about - it's the countdown to his wedding day on 12 June.BUT THE PEACE IS ABOUT TO BE SHATTEREDWhen a student is found dead on a mountain trail, and the key suspect, a local businessman, is found murdered in what looks like a professional hit delivering a message - suffocated by fast-action filler foam sprayed down his throat - Griessel and Cupido both know this the work of professionals.Benny also knows he needs a cool head to untangle this web of deceit, and to manage the incessant pressure. He needs to stay calm, focused - and sober. And it all needs to be wrapped up by 12 June.THE CLOCK IS TICKING. AND CHAOS IS COMING...

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How can the words of the past help heal the horror of the present? For as long as she can remember, Barbara Spiel has always found solace in books. Born in Germany and having come of age in a tumultuous era, she flees her home country as the Nazis rise to power in the early 1930s. Her destination? Madrid. There she's determined to realize her long-held dream of opening a bookshop and creating a safe haven for young idealists and independent thinkers to come together to transform the world. Yet Spain isn't immune from its own troubles. The winds of change are blowing through both city and countryside, and it's impossible to predict what will happen. When the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War puts Barbara and everyone around her in peril--including the Spanish Socialist parliamentarian she's fallen deeply in love with--the terror and hatred seem all too familiar. It's like Germany all over again, only with its own cast of extremist characters. Hounded simultaneously by Stalinist checas, Francoist Facists, and the German Gestapo, Barbara fights to keep her bookstore the safe haven that she's always imagined it would be. But with war brewing both inside Spain and outside its borders throughout the entirety of Europe--and beyond--Barbara isn't sure who exactly she can trust, or if people really are who they claim to be. A story told with tremendous heart and astonishing historical accuracy, A Bookseller in Madrid is ultimately a story about dreams--dreaming with courage when nothing seems to make sense and dreaming with hope when words printed on a page are all you can hold on to.

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"I made a deal with the devil . . . but is it really hell if I love the way it burns?"GiaTatum Blackthorn is Lucifer personified. A monster from my nightmares, now masquerading as my boss. When he discovers my weakness, he makes me an offer I cannot refuse, and I become his wife.I always knew he was depraved, but as his twisted vendetta unfurls, so does my darkest secret.Now we're both the targets of very nefarious people . . . but they're about to find out no one matches my husband's wrath.TateI am a man of few pleasures, one of which is taunting my secretary, Gia Bennett. But after I blackmailed her into becoming my bride, it's clear my fixation has no limits.When my revenge spree sparks into an all-consuming mafia war, it isn't just my life that's on the line.And in this chess game, the king protects the queen . . . even at the price of losing his entire empire.For fans of Ana Huang and Lauren Asher, Handsome Devil is an intense, addictive and very sexy dark romance that you won't be able to put down.The new book in the Forbidden Love series, it can also be read as a standalone. But if you haven't read Books 1 and 2, Truly Madly Deeply and Wildest Dreams, there's still time...

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I was flying from Rio to San Marcos, Texas, in December 1977 for my year as a Rotary student, but it was hard to concentrate on the book I was reading on American history. I got to a bit on Roosevelt’s New Deal. This would normally have fascinated me but I struggled to focus because I knew I had an essential task to fulfil: a prayer to deliver. Finally, I closed my eyes: ‘Dear Lord, I know what I’m about to say will upset you, but I am taking a year off from being a Christian. I am having a year’s break. Amen.’ Gavin Evans’ father was a bishop, a husband and father, and a fair-minded man with passion for social justice. He could also throw a mean punch at his 11-year-old son. Gavin was never sure what father he’d encounter, and in this extraordinary memoir, he tries to piece together the world of his father, the disintegration of their relationship and the journey to love and healing just before the bishop’s death.

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Kate Price grew up in a small town in Pennsylvania with her sister and parents. Price was destined to leave, and in doing so, to break one of many, unwritten rules when it came to unbroken cycles of poverty, violence, addiction, mental illness, and abuse. She started a new life in Boston where she discovered the truth of her dark past through a series of hazy flashbacks accompanied by a "chilling of her blood and uncomfortable feeling in her bones."Overcome with unexplainable grief, she sought out Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, a trauma specialist, to help her understand these flashbacks. Price discovered what that darkness that lay within her was - that her father had abused and trafficked her as a child. And so began a 10-year quest with a journalist from the Boston Globe, to prove what Price knew to be her truth. With many trips back to the hometown she thought she had left forever, the two eventually found the hard-earned proof Price had been searching for.Now, in her exquisitely rendered, transformative memoir, Price describes how she broke free of that which had defined her childhood, to create a life and family on her own terms. From victim to advocate, from fearful child to empowered adult, and from despair to triumph, This Happened to Me is a story of astonishing resilience and breathtaking determination.

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New for 2025, the thrilling dark academia debut novel for young adult readers, set at a magical boarding school in purgatory. For fans of Leigh Bardugo’s Ninth House Olivie Blake's The Atlas Six and Naomi Novik's A Deadly Education. Welcome to Blackwood Academy: a boarding school located on the fringes of the afterlife. No one knows why they end up at Blackwood; but when they enter the school's arched gates the only way out is to be chosen for the Decennial – a series of magical trials held once a decade. The chosen pupil is offered a choice: graduate and join Blackwood’s magical elite, or venture into the unknown and cross over to the Other Side. Wren knows she has what it takes to win―unless, that is, her arch-rival (and subject of her tortured dreams) Augustine steals her spot. Irene has never cared about playing by the rules and will break whatever (and whoever) stands in her way, including her only friend, Masika. Olivier has given up securing the nomination. But he’ll stop at nothing to keep Emilio, from crossing over to the Other Side. All are determined to be Blackwood’s chosen candidate. All are determined to win. But this Decennial will be unlike any before. Six nominees. Four trials. One victor. The competitors are about to learn that there are some fates worse than death.

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Publisher Marketing: Mother, Scientist, Immigrant, Scholar, Wife, Trailblazer, Mentor.   Acclaimed biochemist Dr. Marlene Belfort has something to say to the next generation.   The child of immigrant parents who escaped Hitler's regime, she recounts growing up in South Africa during apartheid, losing her father to suicide, and trying to make sense of an insensible world.   To young scientists, Dr. Belfort concedes to "muddling through" during her career, learning to be at ease with uncertainty and embracing ambiguity.   To parents, she cites her own experience as a working mother as evidence that the very activities that we fear will damage children often do the opposite, building their resilience and lifelong connections.   To those suffering from depression, she poignantly describes her own illness and recovery, offering hope and inspiration.   Mommy, Can Boys Also Be Doctors? explores walking the tightrope of balancing the personal and professional. It frankly discusses the human struggle to deal with discrimination, depression, and loss. And it celebrates the joy of living a rich, fulfilling life. Letting go is liberating!

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Untold Stories of Political Activists Executed During Apartheid   Between 1960 and 1989 in South Africa, more than 130 people were executed for crimes that had a political motive. Who were they, what did they do, and why did they do it?   While many people have heard of Solomon Mahlangu, John Harris or even Vuyisile Mini, the vast majority of executed activists remain very much unknown, even though they paid the ultimate price for their actions.   This book tells their stories, drawing on the author’s interviews with fellow activists, the families left behind, lawyers on both sides, judges who passed sentence, warders on death row, and even functionaries tasked with informing the condemned of their impending fate.   In the process, the book sheds light on forgotten aspects of South African history, such as the actions of the PAC/Poqo in the 1960s, which resulted in dozens of executions, and people who heeded the ANC’s call to make the country ungovernable in the 1980s and who were then disowned by the organisation. The book also makes startling revelations about miscarriages of justice, defence attorneys working against their clients, and, sadly, the post-apartheid state’s neglect of those who suffered as a result of political executions.

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Nomzamo yearns to have her own child, but her husband keeps postponing. Is he truly too busy or is something else going on? Kioni is in seventh heaven when Michael finally wants to commit. But does he really? Or is he just trying to get back into her bed? Single mom Jazmine has sworn off love – until a charming new doctor arrives at her hospital, testing her resolve. And Asanda, fiercely independent and at the top of her game, is determined to find the perfect man to match her perfect life.   As their lives twist and tangle in unexpected ways, these four women will discover that love is never simple – but always worth it.   A witty, heartwarming, and deeply relatable South African novel about friendship, romance, and the messy, beautiful journey of figuring it all out.

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Percy Jackson has saved the world multiple times – battling monsters, Titans, even death himself – so graduating high school should be a breeze, right? Wrong. Percy needs three recommendation letters from the gods before his final year in high school comes to an end. And one thing Percy knows, the gods on Mount Olympus don’t do anything for free.To secure his second letter, Percy and his friends Annabeth and Grover agree to a new quest – pet-sitting for the goddess Hecate while she’s away over Halloween. They just need to follow her simple rules: Look after the pets like their lives depend on it (because they do) Don’t touch anything – especially Hecate’s magic potions! See points 1 and 2 But when Grover’s curiosity gets the better of him, the trio find themselves with a giant goat, a destroyed house, and Hecate’s (terrifying and potentially deadly) pets on the loose in New York City.Now the trio have twenty-four hours to find the pets and restore the mansion to order – or face the full fury of Hecate and her horrifying three heads.

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The utterly addictive new YA thriller with a twist you'll NEVER guess... A nail-biting summer mystery, for fans of WE WERE LIARS and ONE OF US IS LYING.Seven liars in the circle. Only one can survive...Seven teens arrive for a school retreat - only to find an abandoned motel and a sinister text message waiting for them: I know what you did a year ago.Each of the seven buried a guilty secret about their tragic school fire. And now someone is out for revenge.Every hour they must choose the guiltiest one among them to cross over the white line that circles the motel and be killed. Otherwise, they all die.But who deserves to live, and who to die? Because only one of them can survive...DO YOU DARE ENTER THE CIRCLE OF LIARS?

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