In ancient China a magical monkey appears, creating chaos everywhere he goes. The only way to put his tricks and talents to good use is to make him protector of Xuanzang, a young and handsome monk det
Although Song Jiang is only a lowly local government official, he is loyal to the emperor and kind to all the citizens in his care. But Song is in trouble. A series of unfortunate incidents have led t
'Bah, humbug! Fools wishing me a Merry Christmas should be forced to sit on cushions stuffed with holly leaves or boiled with their own Christmas puddings.'
After ten long years of war and the fall of Troy, the Greek hero Odysseus sets sail for his homeland. His voyage, however, is destined to take much longer than he expects.
Bohemund, takes a firm grip on the city, despite the depleted crusading army, thinned by death, disease and defection. Meanwhile, Tancred seeks his fortune in taking Jerusalem for the Christian faith.
This Contemporary thriller fiction centres around a school shooting and its enduring impact on the life of its sole survivor, Nate Dillingham, as he embarks on adulthood, trying but ultimately failing
This collection of 20 essays, half in English and the rest in Afrikaans, examines the narrative techniques of South African writer Andre Brink, one of the leading figures of African magical realism. T
Youssef, Vaqar s eldest son, died in the same house he was born in; the very house that became his after his father s murder. No one looked into his father s murder, and no one looked into Youssef s d
The Arab Spring was a watershed in Arab history, which gave young protesters the impetus to challenge established and entrenched dictatorial regimes for the first time, and to demand democracy. This h
This reference gathers entries on 92 indigenous plant species of the South African veld and their uses in South African folk medicine. Entries give botanical and common names and describe various uses
Islam, the religion of peace and reconciliation, as taught and practiced by the Prophet, comes alive in this book, preserving the pearl of truth from the heart of Qur'an and Prophet. Adeptly researche
The Great Plains is one of Earth's greatest ecosystems. Comprised of short- and tall-grass prairie, it extends from the Canadian Arctic south to Texas and from the Rocky Mountains in the dry west to t
The body of an unknown woman is found and it is labeled as a random act of violence, until that is Detective Constable Faro finds a playing card, the nine of diamonds, underneath the corpse. While his
Margaret Roberts is a household name in the field of natural products that enhance health and well-being. "My 100 Favourite Herbs" draws on the established success of Margaret's earlier work, adding a
Mitch Reardon is a former park ranger in South Africa and Namibia and the author of Etosha: Life and Death on an African Plain. He turns his attention here to the more prosaic enterprise of wildlife m
Into the maelstrom of the Chinese Boxer rebellion land former captain and army scout Simon Fonthill, his wife Alice and '352' Jenkins, Fonthill's former batman and trusted comrade. Threatened by the B
A terrifying true story of greed, corruption, depravity and ruthless criminal enterprise...On the black markets of Southeast Asia, rhino horn is worth more than gold, cocaine and heroin. This is the c
1914. British forces are desperately holding off the German invasion in France. The only respite from attack comes as star shells fly high into the night, freezing the action and illuminating the chao
Among the great trees of this ancient woodland are said to have roamed the folk hero Robin Hood and his band of loyal supporters.Where he is reputed to have trod, walker Brian Conduit follows, creatin
The continent of Africa has for a long time produced its share of bush stories, some carried down generations, others more recent. Readers interested in travelling, travel writing, history and natural
In this book, based on published sources, both primary and secondary, the available information on Cape slavery during the eighteenth century is placed in the wider context of Dutch colonial society d
The "Story of Life & the Environment An African Perspective" is about the fragile miracle of life on our planet. It s a celebration of life s rich and wonderful diversity, and it unpacks the three
Nell got up and walked away from the unmarked grave, glancing back just once over her shoulder. I will be home soon. Cousins Sylvie and Nell have always been rivals. But when the Nazi occupation of Fr
A guide to the mammals of Southern Africa. It includes species descriptions; notes on habitats, behaviours, diets and conservation status; illustrations and spoor drawings; and, distribution maps. It
Reflecting the methodological shift in the reading of biblical texts that has evolved over some years, the focus is on understanding the New Testament message and not on the origins and prehistory of
In this reference for non-specialists and non-South African readers, Schoeman (Research Fellow, Dept of History, University of the Free State, South Africa) presents biographies of 12 individuals, thr
Experienced freelance photographer David Freese and writer Simon Winchester (The Map that Changed the World) have gotten together to change the way readers see the West Coast. They do it through a boo
Distributed by International Publishers Marketing, this horizontal-format book showcases the black and white and color landscape photographs of Gary Freeburg, following in the footsteps of National Ge
Norfolk, 1920. Barbara Bosgrove has lived in the market town of Melsham all her life. George Kennett, a fiercely ambitious man, has had his eye on Barbara. He begins a slow and steady courtship and Ba
Jozi, Joburg, Johannesburg--however it's known, the South African city speaks stories of a turbulent past, a tense present, and a future that no one can predict. Schadeberg is a photographer who migra
This book documents the photography of Jan Myers in the wildlife refuges of India. Myers is a American photographer whose work appears in major museum collections and award-winning books. Most of the
The tales of Jackal and Wolf are to South Africans what apple pie is to Americans. No one should grow up without them. Yet the sly Jackal and the whimsical Wolf is older than apple pie. These stories
The tales of Jackal and Wolf are to South Africans what apple pie is to Americans. No one should grow up without them. Yet the sly Jackal and the whimsical Wolf is older than apple pie. These stories
This well-illustrated book tells the story of the Liverpool waterfront and those who worked on its docks and lived on its densely crowded streets, from 1911 through 1998. It describes the dangerous wo
This excellent little book is a wonderful introduction to the story of the trial of the witches of Pendle in 1612. In a very lively and readable style, Christine Goodier provides a who's who of the ev
This illustrated collection of essays by historians examines the history of hunting, shooting, and fishing in England. Royalty and field sports, foxhunting and yeomanry, and the development of salmon
My book of Africa takes the reader on a journey into Africa and into the world of a ten-year-old girl called Tippi. Tippi is no ordinary child. She believes that she has the gift of talking to animals
