In this striking volume, photojournalist Liebenberg has collected images he made during the late 1980s to document the final years of the so-called Border War between South Africa and liberation force
An asteroid the size of Table Mountain crashed into what was to become South Africa over 2 billion years ago, marking the spot. The country's history since then has always been robust and full of ener
South Africa, together with Lesotho and Swaziland, is home to some 19,000 shrubs and herbs, a large number of which bear flowers of intricate and often stunning beauty. This guide covers more than 1,1
Part of "The Insider's Guide" series, this work focuses on the iconic Victoria Falls and also covers a selection of appealing destinations in Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana that are found within reason
Salena, the elder of two Cape sisters, is light-skinned and demure, an easy one to marry off to a husband of her parents’ choosing. Zuhra is dark and willful, refusing tradition and leaving the countr
Illustrated with color and b&w photos and maps, this 8.25x11.25" botanical reference and identification guide covers those species most frequently grown and cultivated in the region, as well as sp
Renowned African field birder Sinclair--the most published author on the birds of Africa--combines efforts with Ryan (ornithology, U. of Cape Town) to create a completely revised and updated guide. It
Moved by the plight of the approximately 475 million homeless dogs in the world, Oscar and his ‘owner’, Joanne, decided to create a unique platform from which to draw positive attention towards the pr
This commemorative edition of Newman's Birds of Southern Africa at once updates a classic and pays tribute to one of the region's best-loved birding authors, the late Kenneth Newman.With the support o
"It is Thursday, 20 January 1994 and I am being interviewed by IEC commissioners Dikgang Moseneke, Helen Suzman and Frank Chikane. The election date is a shade over three months away. An election of s
Dark Continent, My Black Arse is Sihle Khumalo's personal and often hilarious account of his perception of Mama Africa, based on his journey from Cape to Cairo by public transport – bus, boksie, matol
This incomparable resource contains detailed descriptions and maps for all South Africa's 19 national parks in one handy volume. From a single sanctuary established in 1926, SA now boasts a proud comp
With short, punchy text and captions, and superb images, Game Parks of South Africa captures the best-known features of our spectacular reserves, detailing their key features, their unspoiled beauty a
In times of fundamental change, people tend to find a space, lose it and the find another space as life and the world transform around them. What does this metamorphosis entail and in what ways are we
This unrivaled field guide covers over 1,400 species of the most common forms of marine life that inhabit our coasts – including the invertebrates, fish, reptiles, mammals birds and plants. The book d
"The stories in this collection ... give nuances to the theme of touch, with all its complex emotional and physical connotations. ... The theme has been interpreted in diverse, often surprising and in
A handy, all-in-one photographic field guide to the wildlife of South Africa, this guide covers the region’s mammals, birds, reptiles, frogs and trees most likely to be seen, with concise accounts and
Featuringover 50 of the best golf courses in South Africa, this lavishly illustrated coffee-table book presents the cream of South Africa’s greens and fairways. Information about the courses focuses o
'&Beyond' has a commitment to African hospitality that has resulted in the establishment of some of the finest lodges and safaris on the continent. This stunning cookbook showcases the heart, soul and
Twenty-five per cent of southern African flora is succulent in nature, and a remarkable forty per cent of the world's succulent plants occur in South Africa. The book will highlight the diversity of s
In 1982 a young American historian arrives in Zimbabwe filled with idealism and enthusiasm for the benevolent new Prime Minister Robert Mugabe and the postcolonial new beginning for that country. His
This brand new photographic field guide to the birds of southern Africa presents more than 2,500 images showing a wide selection of age and sex plumage variations, perched and in-flight birds, and col
This is the first collection of Antjie Krog’s poetry to appear in English, and it cements her reputation as one of South Africa’s greatest poets. Down to My Last Skin is her poetic exploration of her
The taboos within the tidal moods of the menopause are described with an anger and a verbal intensity that are uniquely Krog’s. Close relationships are searingly explored, occasionally in a confrontat
Creative Scrapbook Piecing 2 with Marina Du Plessis follows on the success of her first book on the subject - Creative Scrapbook Piecing with Marina du Plessis - and the clamour for more from scrappe
This is the spell-binding autobiography of one of the world’s most admired human rights advocates. George Bizos’ story, told on a grand scale, begins with his daring rescue of six New Zealand soldiers
A young Zulu boy named Dumisani grows up in awe of the legendary figure of Nelson Mandela. He thinks of Mandela not only as a great leader of the oppressed, but also as a great seducer of women, and i
Using the fictive setting of the upmarket Bay Regal Hotel in a very recognisable Cape Town, this novel brings several lives together in dramatic and unusual combinations. Through the main character, S
Why do cows have four stomachs? Where - and how - do plants survive in conditions of extreme aridity? How do animals plan complex hunting strategies? How many elephants are too many? This book explore
David Klatzow's twenty-six year career as a forensic scientist in South Africa is chronicled in this book along with the state corruption during Apartheid rule. Klatzow headed the forensic efforts of
An excellent guide, fully updated and now in its third edition, designed for both organized and private tours by providing detailed planning and route descriptions, advice on where to stay and what to
