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The demolition team is passing the cases containing explosives one by one to Klein-Jakes Jacobs where he is hanging spiderlike from the top of the scaffolding in the train tunnel. It is a dangerous process. If the scaffolding topples, the explosives will drop 10 m to the ground – and the entire Recce team will be blown to kingdom come. 1 Recce: Behind Enemy Lines takes the reader into the ‘inner sanctum’ of one of the sharpest, most versatile and deadliest specialist units in the former South African Defence Force. In their own words, Recce operators recount some of the life-threatening operations they conducted under great secrecy in Angola, Rhodesia and Mozambique during the late 1970s. Operators sweat in aircraft or in submarines deep below the ocean’s surface. They brave crocodile-infested rivers in the dark of night. Recces place explosives in a train tunnel deep inside enemy territory and transform a large fuel storage facility in an Angolan port city into a fiery inferno. There were intense firefights, victories, but also losses . . . Those who were there give first-hand accounts of the tension, anticipation, fear, adrenalin, exhaustion, thirst and grief they experienced, but also of the humorous moments and the close bonds of friendship that were forged in situations of mortal danger.

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Brand Pretorius knows what it means to be a leader: he was at the head of Toyota South Africa during its heyday, and took over as chief executive at the McCarthy Group. He knows that leadership means making hard and unpopular decisions with an eye on the long term. He writes about his four decades in business and the lessons he learnt. He illustrates his lessons on leadership with tales from his illustrious career in motoring, like how it feels to be in a Formula 1 racing car with one of the world¿s best drivers. This book gives a rare insight into what it means to do business in South Africa, and how a South African business leader can navigate all of our country¿s complexities. Filled with the wisdom of hard experience, with lessons which, though in the first instance aimed at business people, can be applied in any sphere of life. An inspirational and gripping book.

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In God is stééds God deel Benescke 60 hedendaagse lewensveranderende geloofstories wat die leser se geloof stig. Temas van die stories wissel van voorsiening, beskerming, bonatuurlike deurbrake tot genesing en herstel. Die boek bevat stories van bekendes en ook gewone mense.

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Liz Biden has been described as South Africa’s coolest lady hotelier - one of today’s most exciting, most relevant hospitality moguls. She and her husband Phil started The Royal Portfolio in 1999. 20 years on and Liz is now at the helm of four of the most glamourous luxury boutique hotels in the world. Royal Malewane, Birkenhead House, La Residence and The Silo Hotel have attracted many of the world’s most discerning and distinguished travellers including many celebrity guests. The Royal Portfolio has garnered a host of international hospitality awards – acclaimed for their style, design, service, spectacular locations and business ethos. Liz loves to pamper her guests, creating beautiful spaces with a touch of magic - giving guests permission to put the everyday on hold, even just for a weekend. A Perfect Stay tells a visual story of the Biden family and of The Royal Portfolio - showcasing the extraordinary creativity and style of Liz Biden. Minimalism is in short supply in The Royal Portfolio hotels. Liz’s interiors are rich, colourful, eclectic and playful – always comfortable – and utterly unique. A Perfect Stay includes a glimpse inside the Biden family’s private homes.

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The book follows lives of four friends. Luxolo and Vuyolwethu Ndamase are childhood sweethearts and are happily married until they lose their only son to an accident caused by Vuyo. From there life changes for them as they deal with their grief and loss, finding comfort outside their union. Lubabalo Sobukwe is a pastor’s kid hiding his sexuality from his family and close friends. He lives a lie until he meets Ryan Cook and falls madly in love. He now has to decide whether to keep living the lie and jeopardise his chance at happiness or own his truth and risks killing his father and losing his family. Ryan on the other side still battles with scars of being abandoned and disowned by his family for his sexuality. He also has to deal with lies about his partennity. He has found a sense of belonging with Lubabalo but can he risk his mental health and give him a chance.

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Peril has been loyal to Queen Scarlet, who used her fatal firescales to kill countless dragons in the SkyWing arena. Now, Peril is loyal to Clay, the only dragonet who has ever been her friend. So when Scarlet threatens Jade Mountain Academy, Peril sets off to find her former queen, stop her, and save the day, no matter what it takes. There's just one problem: a strangely persistent SeaWing, Turtle, insists on coming along, too. Turtle is worried about his friends, who left to search for Scarlet and haven't returned. Peril is worried that she might accidentally burn Turtle -- or burn him on purpose, for being so annoying -- and frustrated that she keeps saying and doing the wrong things. She can't escape her firescales, and she can't escape her reputation as the deadliest dragon in Pyrrhia. So when she's offered a chance to trade everything for a new life, Peril has to decide who she's really loyal to . . . and whether her own scales might actually be worth saving.

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Daring mission... or deadly mistake? Winter has been a disappointment to his royal IceWing family his whole life. When his sister, Icicle, runs away from Jade Mountain Academy, fleeing terrible crimes and possibly planning to commit more, Winter knows that they both need a second chance to make things right -- if only he can find her. Winter's new clawmates, Moon, Qibli, and Kinkajou, won't let him make this dangerous journey alone. They don't seem to understand that IceWings, the most superior of all dragon tribes, can fix their own problems. When their search leads the dragonets straight into Queen Scarlet's vicious talons, Winter is grateful to have some help. But even the bravest dragons can't follow him to the Ice Kingdom, where he'll have to face the greatest threat of all: his own family.

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Hierdie moderne, toeganklike woordeboek is die resultaat van unieke navorsing wat die woorde wat leerders in hulle handboeke teekom, geidentifiseer het. Dit is van nuuts af ontwerp om leerders doeltreffend en bedrewe in Afrikaans te help skryf en praat, en ondersteun leerders in sleutelareas, soos volg: Features voorbeeldsinne wys jou hoe woorde werklik gebruik word woordherkomste uit 'n wye reeks tale, soos deur taalleerplanne vereis bevat die woorde wat leerders regtig sal opsoek en gebruik gebruiksnotas help jou om algemene foute te vermy klem en klankgrepe help jou om woorde reg uit te spreek akkurate definisies gee woorde se betekenisse in eenvoudige taal illustrasies maak moeilike konsepte maklik om te verstaan en brei deur byskrifte woordeskat uit Sinonieme en antonieme help jou om meer doeltreffend te skryf en praat Studiebladsye met 'n vinnige naslaangids vir grammatika, voorbeeldbriewe, SMS-taal, en meer 'n Afdeling oor instruksiewoorde om jou te help om sukses in toetse en eksamens te behaal Aktiwiteite en lesse geskik vir gebruik in die klaskamer

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Ngelivala isikroba kwiminqweno esekulithuba ikhona malunga nesichazi-magama esilandelekayo sesiNgesi nesiXhosa, lo msebenzi uqulunqwe ngeenjongo zokufezekisa iimfuno zabantetho isisiXhosa abafunda isiNgesi, nabantetho isisiNgesi abafunda isiXhosa. Answering a long-felt need for a comprehensive English-Xhosa dictionary, this work has been compiled to meet the needs of both Xhosa-speakers learning English, and English-speakers learning Xhosa. Ngaphezulu: isikhokelo samahlelo ezibizo zesiXhosa esikwiphepha elingaphambili lesi sichazi-magama sikunceda ekubeni uyiqonde eyona nxalenye ibalulekileyo kwigrama yesiXhosa kwaye usisebenzise ngokufezekileyo isichazi-magama sakho. Plus: a guide to Xhosa noun classes in the front of the dictionary helps you understand a vital part of Xhosa grammar and use your dictionary effectively. Features Ungeniso olumalunga nama-15,000 lulufi kelela ngokubanzi ulwimi lwesiNgesi lwemihla ngemihla, olobugcisa kunye nolungqamene ngqo nesifundo sesiNgesi / Around 15,000 entries comprehensively cover everyday, technical and subject-specific English Imizekelo ikubonisa kakuhle iindlela zokuwasebenzisa ngokufanelekileyo amagama esiNgesi kunye neenguqulelo zawo zesiXhosa kwiimeko ngeemeko / Examples show you how to use English words and their Xhosa translations effectively in context Iilebhile zikunceda ekubeni uwasebenzise kwiimeko ezichanekileyo amagama ngokuthi zibonise izithintelo ekuwasebenziseni / Labels help you use words in the right context by showing restrictions on their use Amahlelo ezibizo zesiXhosa abonakaliswe ngokucacileyo ukukunceda ukuphepha kangangoko ukwenza iimpazamo zegrama / The class system of Xhosa nouns is clearly shown to help you avoid making grammar mistakes

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Dans is Byron Crelse se hele lewe. Wanneer die ritme sy lyf beetkry, vergeet hy van die probleme by die huis. Op ’n dag sien iemand Byron en ’n groep ander township-kinders se talent raak. Byron kry die kans om groot drome te droom. Maar wat doen jy as die lewe jou drome probeer steel?

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An engaging storybook and toy in one activity kit! My Busy Books offer full-page illustrations, a story, figurines, and a playmat that bring the characters to life and ignite your child's imagination.

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Devon Brough knows what it's like when you say you've hit rock bottom; when you can't take it any more; when you're so low you're wondering whether it's worth living any more. He's been there, got the T-shirt. Having suffered years of substance abuse, volatile relationships and self-destructive behaviour, Devon finally heeded the advice of R Narayan Murthy - that "Growth is painful. Change is painful. But nothing is as painful as staying stuck where you don't belong." The process of change begins with one simple decision. It truly doesn't matter what you've done or who you've been - there is tremendous power when you decide that you've had enough. From this comes the realisation that, no matter the mistakes of your past, you deserve to be happy and successful. In Get OVA It!, Devon presents his real-world method for anyone stuck in a life rut to break free from the pain and sadness holding them back. Ownership, Vision and Action stack together to form the structure of his programme - used in tandem, they provide an opportunity for profound transformation. They will allow you to: Master your mindset; Rewrite your limiting thoughts and beliefs; Positively shape how you think and what you feel; Empower yourself to make healthy choices; And, crucially, take action towards achieving your life goals.

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South African fiction writer Lesego Maake's blog stories have been viewed over 100 million times since November 2014. DIARY OF A SIDE CHICK MAKHWAPHENI takes us through the life journey of Sharon Letsoalo. Born and raised in Limpopo, Sharon makes it to the golden province of Gauteng to pursue her academic ambitions like most young people from rural areas. Her life turns for the unexpected when the lights of Gauteng dribble and turn her into what her mother never raised her to be. Besides dating and sleeping with men of other women, the wind of the city forces Sharon

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Nene Yashiro has made a pact with "Hanako-san of the Toilet," akaHanako-kun, to hold off the curse that has been placed on her. To rescue herfriend from the clutches of one of the school's infamous Seven Mysteries, sheand Hanako-kun infiltrate the Misaki Stairs. The second volume of the retrohorror romantic comedy about an occult girl and an inhuman supernatural boy isfinally in print!

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Celebrate the 20th anniversary of international smash-hit Bleach with this exclusive edition of volume 1!Ichigo Kurosaki never asked for the ability to see ghosts—he was born with the gift. When his family is attacked by a Hollow—a malevolent lost soul—Ichigo becomes a Soul Reaper, dedicating his life to protecting the innocent and helping the tortured spirits themselves find peace. Find out why Tite Kubo’s Bleach has become an international manga smash-hit!Celebrate 20 years of Bleach with this exclusive volume featuring cover art from the series launch on August 20, 2001 in Weekly Shonen Jump magazine! Ichigo Kurosaki has always been able to see ghosts, but this ability doesn’t change his life nearly as much as his close encounter with Rukia Kuchiki, a Soul Reaper and member of the mysterious Soul Society. While fighting a Hollow, an evil spirit that preys on humans who display psychic energy, Rukia attempts to lend Ichigo some of her powers so that he can save his family; but much to her surprise, Ichigo absorbs every last drop of her energy. Now a full-fledged Soul Reaper himself, Ichigo quickly learns that the world he inhabits is one full of dangerous spirits and, along with Rukia—who is slowly regaining her powers—it’s Ichigo’s job to protect the innocent from Hollows and help the spirits themselves find peace.

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Kafka wants to clean up kaiju, but not literally! Will a sudden metamorphosis stand in the way of his dream?With the highest kaiju-emergence rates in the world, Japan is no stranger to attack by deadly monsters. Enter the Japan Defense Force, a military organization tasked with the neutralization of kaiju. Kafka Hibino, a kaiju-corpse cleanup man, has always dreamed of joining the force. But when he gets another shot at achieving his childhood dream, he undergoes an unexpected transformation. How can he fight kaiju now that he’s become one himself?!The final test of the Defense Force has come to an end, but the examinees’ challenges aren’t over yet. A mysterious humanoid kaiju revives a neutralized honju and sics it on Kikoru Shinomiya. Just when Kikoru seems to be at the end of her rope, Kafka rushes to her defense! But what is the humanoid kaiju’s goal?

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Is Kira's story truly over, or does his influence linger? Death Note's story continues in this collection of short stories penned by the series' creators.  Is Kira’s story truly over, or does his influence linger? In this complete collection of Death Note short stories penned by the series’ creators, discover tales of lives irrevocably changed by the sinister influence of the Death Note, with surprising and thrilling answers to the question of what it truly takes to use the Death Note…or fight it. Contains stories “C-Kira,” “a-Kira,” the Death Note pilot chapter, vignettes of L’s life, and more.Is Kira’s story truly over, or does his influence linger? In this complete collection of Death Note short stories penned by the series’ creators, discover tales of lives irrevocably changed by the sinister influence of the Death Note, with surprising and thrilling answers to the question of what it truly takes to use the Death Note…or fight it. Contains stories “C-Kira,” “a-Kira,” the Death Note pilot chapter, vignettes of L’s life, and more.

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Tanjiro sets out on the path of the Demon Slayer to save his sister and avenge his family!In Taisho-era Japan, kindhearted Tanjiro Kamado makes a living selling charcoal. But his peaceful life is shattered when a demon slaughters his entire family. His little sister Nezuko is the only survivor, but she has been transformed into a demon herself! Tanjiro sets out on a dangerous journey to find a way to return his sister to normal and destroy the demon who ruined his life.In an epic confrontation, Tanjiro and his fellow Demon Slayers have fought on through the night, suffering terrible losses against the King of Demons, Muzan Kibutsuji. Dawn is breaking soon, and if they can keep Muzan at bay just a little longer, it will be the end of the centuries-long struggle. But Muzan, who will stop at nothing to destroy the Demon Slayers, unleashes his most terrible powers. If he can’t defeat the Demon Slayers, he may be able to cause them to destroy themselves from within. All fates and destinies will be decided as the sun begins to rise…

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Broke young man + chainsaw demon = Chainsaw Man!Denji was a small-time devil hunter just trying to survive in a harsh world. After being killed on a job, he is revived by his pet devil Pochita and becomes something new and dangerous—Chainsaw Man!With the climactic battle against the Gun Devil close, Aki may be wavering. Has he found something more important to him than revenge? And what is the true meaning behind the vision shown to him by the Future Devil?

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Join Monkey D. Luffy and his swashbuckling crew in their search for the ultimate treasure, One Piece!As a child, Monkey D. Luffy dreamed of becoming King of the Pirates. But his life changed when he accidentally gained the power to stretch like rubber...at the cost of never being able to swim again! Years later, Luffy sets off in search of the One Piece, said to be the greatest treasure in the world...Luffy is back to face Kaido once again, but does he stand any more of a chance in this rematch against the strongest man alive? On other parts of the island, Sanji and Zolo go up against Kaido’s strongest warriors. Both will need to raise their fighting skills in order to overcome these adversaries!

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In Taisho-era Japan, Tanjiro Kamado is a kindhearted boy who makes a living selling charcoal. But his peaceful life is shattered when a demon slaughters his entire family. His little sister Nezuko is the only survivor, but she has been transformed into a demon herself! Tanjiro sets out on a dangerous journey to find a way to return his sister to normal and destroy the demon who ruined his life. Shinobu, Tanjiro, Zenitsu, Inosuke and Nezuko have recovered while under the care of the Demon Slayer Corps. They have even learned a new and powerful technique—Total Concentration! They’ll need this new power and all their skill on their next demon-hunting mission aboard the mysterious Infinity Train as it takes them into the dreams of demons!  

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Tanjiro sets out on the path of the Demon Slayer to save his sister and avenge his family!In Taisho-era Japan, kindhearted Tanjiro Kamado makes a living selling charcoal. But his peaceful life is shattered when a demon slaughters his entire family. His little sister Nezuko is the only survivor, but she has been transformed into a demon herself! Tanjiro sets out on a dangerous journey to find a way to return his sister to normal and destroy the demon who ruined his life.The battle between Tanjiro, Giyu and Akaza continues. To beat Akaza, Tanjiro must use an advanced technique his father taught him—the Transparent World—which will push him beyond his limitations. Elsewhere in the Infinity Castle, Shinobu, burning with hatred, confronts Doma, the demon who killed her family. Can she take on the powerful demon by herself?

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Broke young man + chainsaw demon = Chainsaw Man!Denji was a small-time devil hunter just trying to survive in a harsh world. After being killed on a job, he is revived by his pet devil Pochita and becomes something new and dangerous—Chainsaw Man!Devil Extermination Special Division 4 is in serious trouble as a devil has sent a whole team of assassins to take Denji’s heart. In order to survive the onslaught, Denji, Power and Aki will have to get stronger. But is Denji smart enough to learn how to control his devil powers? Can you can teach an old chainsaw-dog-devil new tricks?

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Tanjiro sets out on the path of the Demon Slayer to save his sister and avenge his family!In Taisho-era Japan, kindhearted Tanjiro Kamado makes a living selling charcoal. But his peaceful life is shattered when a demon slaughters his entire family. His little sister Nezuko is the only survivor, but she has been transformed into a demon herself! Tanjiro sets out on a dangerous journey to find a way to return his sister to normal and destroy the demon who ruined his life.Tanjiro finally chases down the main body of the upper-rank demon Hantengu. However, dawn is approaching, and the rising sun is a threat to Nezuko. Tanjiro's concern for his sister is a distraction from the focus he needs to fight Hantengu, and if he hesitates it could be the last mistake he ever makes! Elsewhere, Tamayo ponders the nature of Nezuko's curse and how she could be so different from other demons.

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Broke young man + chainsaw demon = Chainsaw Man!Denji was a small-time devil hunter just trying to survive in a harsh world. After being killed on a job, he is revived by his pet devil Pochita and becomes something new and dangerous—Chainsaw Man!In order to achieve the greatest goal in human history—to touch a boob—Denji will risk everything in a fight against the dangerous Bat Devil. But will getting what he wants actually make him happy…?

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Geometry & Measurement Workbooks introduce important foundational math concepts gradually, which allows children to feel confident and eager to learn more. Our fun and colorful activities inspire a love of math.

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Our Calculation Workbooks follow the Kumon Method, a proven learning system that helps children succeed and excel in math. Kumon Workbooks gradually introduce new topics in a logical progression and always include plenty of practice. As a result, children master one skill at a time and move forward without anxiety or frustration.

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Stories is medisyne, die Lennon’s van die lewe. Stories het al menigmaal my lewe gered. As ek myself in die storie herken of as ’n storie ’n spieël word vir n groot gebeurtenis in my lewe, help dit my om getuie te word van my eie lewe. Hierdie kortverhale vertel die stories wat op ons werf op Theefontein uitspeel, stories oor my kinderdae op Carnarvon, stories oor kwaai kalkoene, stories oor die son as hy sambokslaan op ons sinkdakke, stories oor hoe mens die weer vir weke ‘’lees’’ op die uitkyk vir reën en stories oor die baldadige vreugde as die Blou Dak se Baas ’n slag sy gieter oor die vlaktes en die berge laat leegloop.

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Learning can be fun! Make learning fun with these CAPS-aligned workbooks, includes a certificate to keep kids motivated. Includes a pullout sheet of functional stickers! Reinforce what your kids have learned at school and make homework time less of a chore.

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Jak is 'n haas, maar snags is hy 'n rowerhaas! Jak wil wortels he, maar is sy oe groter as sy maag? Daar is verskillende kleurkodes wat die leesvlak en moeilikheidsgraad van die teks aandui. Al die leesboekies in hierdie reeks is met kleurkodes gemerk volgens die aanvaarde standaard.

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"It doesn't matter what you choose to call it, ultimately. Every South African understands what the significance of the barbque is. This is where we come together to gossip, laugh, argue, debate and enjoy each other's company. Long may it continue."- Sipho Hlongwane South Africa loves to barbeque. In Shisanyama (which means 'barbeque' in Zulu), Jan Braai asked South Africans to send him their best braai recipes, mixed them with some of his own favourites, made sure they were easy and really worked, and then put them in this book! So if you want to know what South Africans love to braai, and how they do it, this is the book for you. Easy recipes, using readily available ingredients, Shisanyama is another Jan Braai classic following on from Fireworks, Red Hot and TheDemocratic Republic of Braai.

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Maxine escapes an abusive polygamous marriage to a man much older than her to make a new life in Harare, Zimbabwe. The story follows the five madams she works for. Through them, we see the struggles of women trying to hold down careers and relationships in a big city where tradition, patriarchy, domestic abuse and unhealthy societal behaviours form a backdrop. While Maxine bears witness to the women's lives, she also tries to work through her own issues, finding a way to free herself of the cruel man she married and experience meaningful relationships. The book explores women learning about and seeking the love they feel they deserve. Whether self-love or romantic love, each woman must find the courage to believe in and hold onto that love. Through Maxine's narration, the intricacies of the relationship women share with their helpers are uncovered. These relationships reveal the truth that women can discover themselves via their friendships with other women.

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Die Suider-Afrikaanse subkontinent is besonder ryk aan inheemse boomspesies (sowat 2100) wat in grootte wissel van struikagtiges tot oeroue, hooggroeiende reuse. Baie van die boomspesies en die natuurlike omgewing waarin hulle voorkom, is al deeglik bestudeer en gedokumenteer in bele algemene beskikbare publikasies. Inligting oor hulle hour is egter beperk en nie maklik toeganklik vir die algemene publiek nie. Hierdie boek bevat inligting oor die hourkenmerke en houteienskappe van 140 Suider-Afrikaanse houtsoorte (134 inheemse en ses uitheemse spesies).

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Orchids in South Africa – A gardener's guide shows new and existing growers how to care for their orchid plants. Learn how to treat your orchids (and most commercially available orchids are quite easy!), water and feed them, how much shade or light they need, and how you need to grow, maintain and propagate them to prosper and flower regularly. Many species are discussed in detail, and the accompanying photographs of the species and a selection of popular hybrids will help you identify the different kinds, and also show you what other species you may be able to grow in the conditions you are able to provide. Orchids in South Africa – A Gardener’s Guide is an invaluable guide for orchid growers in South Africa. It contains chapters on Orchids and their history; Basic botanical information on orchids; General growing information, and Repotting and dividing of orchids. Growing orchids is a fascinating and satisfying hobby. However, be warned that when you obtain your first orchid you will be blessed with an instant, life-long addiction to orchids!

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The Field Guide to the Succulent Euphorbias of southern Africa by Alma Möller and Rolf Becker is a pioneer publication on euphorbias in southern Africa. It is a beautifully illustrated, full colour identification guide that makes it easy for the layperson as well as anybody interested in the flora of southern Africa to identify a particular species. The Guide contains:  Introductory chapters containing general information about the species characters, how to identify an euphorbia, growing euphorbias in cultivation, gardening with euphorbias, medicinal and other uses, herbaceous species and invaders.  Detailed descriptions of 224 species, including emphasis on distinguishing features, habitat, distribution maps, conservation status, scientific and known common names, as well as notes on similar species. Similar looking species are grouped together in 18 species groups, based on easily recognisable morphological characters. Group 19 contains previously undescribed species, and Group 20 contains species of uncertain status.  More than 870 full-colour photographs and illustrations.  Taxonomic classification.  Glossary and index to scientific and common names.

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Nkunzi's urge to live and draw others into her sense of interconnectedness emerges as a consistent theme in her story. As a sangoma, Nkunzi is able to explore dimensions of her sexual identity because of her relationship with both male and female ancestors. "In Zulu culture a man must be a man and do male things and a woman must be a woman and do female things but with sangomas it is more flexible. I can dance like a woman and wear a woman's clothes and dance like a man and wear a man's clothes. I can do the work of a man, like slaughtering a goat or a cow although in traditional Zulu culture a woman cannot slaughter…" Conscious of her constitutional rights as an urban young lesbian in a time of a relentless spate of hate crimes against township lesbians, Nkunzi is simultaneously sensitive to the demands of the guiding ancestral voice of the traditional, rural Zulu patriarch whose name she bears. Her quest is for a middle path of balance and integration between the living and the dead, the traditional and the modern. Nkunzi Zandile Nkabinde was born on 7 December 1975. She comes from a family of six children of which she is the third child. Her given name is Zandile. She says that she was born a lesbian. She had just started to study journalism when she received her calling to become a sangoma (traditional healer). During that time she is also named for her ancestor Nkunzi (Black Bull) who gives her her healing powers. She is proud of being a lesbian and a sangoma. After completing her training, she practises in Soweto where she lived until 2004 when she gets a job as a tour guide at Constitution Hill. She still also practises as a sangoma. All her life she has dreamt of becoming a writer and hopes that this book is her first step.

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Over 2 000 years ago Hippocrates wrote: "Let your food be your medicine and your medicine be your food. Each one of the substances in a man's diet, acts upon his body and changes it in some way, and upon these changes his whole life depends, whether he be in health, in sickness or convalescent. To be sure, there can be little knowledge more necessary." Now, as never before, we have to really reconsider these wise words for in our modern fast-paced, stressed, over-wrought and fear-filled lives, we are not coping and we are not glowing with abundant health and well-being. With Healing foods, prolific author Margaret Roberts brings nature's pharmacy into our homes and into our lives. Step by step, and easily accessible, she showcases the superfoods and warns of the danger foods, and lists the ailments we suffer from, offering comforting natural ways of correcting and rebuilding our health and regaining our vitality. More than 150 common and lesser-known vegetables, fruits, herbs, spices and other food plants that are the building blocks of good health are described in full, covering aspects such as: the plant's history and origin; instructions on how to grow the plant; medicinal uses and major nutrients; ideas on how to include the plant in the diet, along with recipes; cosmetic and household uses and other interesting facts and hints. The book concludes with an extensive A–Z list of ailments, with information on which danger foods to avoid and which superfoods, supplements and other therapies to consider to bring relief for each of the more than 100 common ailments discussed. This book is essential reading for each of us in our quest for health and energy in an increasingly stress-filled world.

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Packed full of fun pre-writing activities that focus on pencil control, this activity book helps children to develop the writing skills they will need at school. The friendly Letterland characters introduce the correct strokes for a-z and there is plenty of opportunity for children to develop essential first handwriting skills. Suitable for ages 3

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