This is a joke book – a collection of real conversations I’ve had with my offspring, or that they’ve had with me, mostly against my will. I started keeping records for my own entertainment when they began to talk properly.

Two-year-old: What’s that?
Me: My nipple.
Two-year-old: Is it dead?

I regretted teaching them to speak once pre-adolescence and Covid lockdowns arrived – life phases with equivalent survival strategies and effects.

Nine-year-old: Good news! While you were in your meeting, I finished your puzzle!
Me: …
Nine-year-old: I could see it was too hard for you.

Thirteen-year-old: I don’t like boys.
Me: Okay.
Thirteen-year-old: I like cats.
Me: Okay!
Thirteen-year-old: So … not your daughter, then.

I hope it never ends. Life is a set-up, and parenting is the punchline. As my mother once said, ‘I hope one day you have children. And then we’ll see who’s laughing.’

Vir hom begin alles met ’n besluit: Om mense te nooi vir ete. En dan kom die groot beplanning: die datum, die gaste, die tema en dekor en laaste – maar seker die belangrikste – die spyskaart.

In Herman se tafel bied Herman Lensing tien unieke spyskaarte, elkeen geskoei op ’n tema waarby al die gange – voorgereg, hoofgereg, nagereg en meer – pas. Die keurige geregte in hierdie boek is saamgestel met kundigheid en styl, maar is deurgaans gebruikersvriendelik en aanloklik. Daar is ou Suid-Afrikaanse bekendes, maar ook Italiaanse pastas en ’n Franse nagereg of twee; disse waarin vars kruie die kollig steel, kuierkos vir lank eet, afshow-geregte om jou gaste te beïndruk en ja, selfs happies vir honde. En dan wys hy jou ook hoe om jou tafel te dek: óf met uitspattighede, óf met dit wat jy reeds in jou huis het. Vir Herman is die etenstafel die kern van die huis en van saamwees – van bande versterk en van vriendskappe smee – en ’n simbool van alles wat mooi en goed is. Met hierdie boek nooi Herman jou uit om fees te vier, om moeite te doen, om die lewe te vier en om groot – dog moeiteloos – te kook.

Your Health Starts in Your Gut is a revolutionary guide that delves into the transformative power of gut-healthy living and eating, using a comprehensive, holistic approach. As gut health is widely considered to be the cornerstone of overall health, the book explores the scientific links between gut health and various diseases, including digestive problems, autoimmune diseases, and even mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety. This essential read demystifies what gut health is and how to achieve it, emphasising that true wellness extends beyond diet alone – learn how sleep, stress management, and purposeful movement are integral to nurturing your gut and overall health.

Featuring a practical 10-day meal plan, Your Health Starts in Your Gut provides a clear roadmap to kickstart your journey toward optimal gut health. The book is enriched with delicious, easy-tofollow recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and drinks, spotlighting the nutritional richness of indigenous African ingredients. The recipes are crafted to diversify your diet and your palate, encouraging you to embrace a variety of plants through an innovative ‘plant points’ system that simplifies the process of incorporating more fruits, vegetables, grains and legumes into your meals, in a way that is both enjoyable and sustainable. And, for your convenience, each recipe is accompanied by the dish’s nutritional values, ensuring you get all the essential macronutrients needed for better gut health.

Whether you’re a seasoned health enthusiast or just beginning your wellness journey, Your Health Starts in Your Gut will equip you with the knowledge and tools to create wholesome, gut-friendly dishes that will leave you feeling revitalised and balanced. Embrace the wisdom of holistic health and discover how a happy gut can lead to a happier, healthier life.

Platter's Wine Guide celebrates a remarkable 46 years of showcasing South Africa's winegrowers and grape-spirit distillers in the new 2026 edition, with an alluring cover colour invoking sunsets over iconic Table Bay. All the best-selling features of the collectible editions - descriptions and ratings of around 6,000 wines, winery profiles, wine-country maps and more - are present and fully updated. Comprehensive yet engaging, welcoming of newcomers to the vine, it's the perfect independent companion for anyone who lifts a glass of South African wine.

Once I hand them off to you, these recipes are no longer mine. They’re yours, to do with as you please. And maybe, in the act of receiving, a little thread of connection will be woven between me and each of you.

How can a recipe express the joy of sharing a meal in person? This is the feeling that Samin Nosrat sets out to capture in Good Things, offering more than 125 recipes for the things she most loves to cook.

You’ll find go-to recipes for ricotta custard pancakes, chicken braised with apricots and harissa, a crunchy Calabrian chili crisp, super-chewy sky-high focaccia and a decades-in-the-making, childhood-evoking yellow cake. Samin also shares tips and techniques, from how to buy olive oil (check the harvest date) to when to splurge on the best ingredients (salad dressing) to the one acceptable substitute for Parmigiano Reggiano (Grana Padano, if you must).

Good Things captures, with Samin’s trademark blend of warmth and precision, the essence of what makes cooking such an important source of comfort and delight, and invites you to join her at the table.

Amidst a current tidal wave of negativity, Raising Champions emerges as a powerful and timely antidote for our country. Drawing from the personal journeys of three of South Africa’s most celebrated sports figures, Olympic gold medallist Chad le Clos, Bafana Bafana legend Shaun Bartlett, and 2007 Rugby World Cup winner CJ van der Linde, Raising Champions reveals how discipline, character, faith and having the right values can elevate ordinary youth into extraordinary leaders.

Written by life coach and author Myan Subrayan, the book serves as a motivational road map for parents, teachers, coaches and young people navigating today’s broken world. It delivers practical insights and powerful testimonies that prove our youth are not doomed to be another statistic. With the right mentorship and guidance, they can rise above their circumstances and become champions not just in sport, but in life.

This book is also a valuable resource for business leaders and organisations looking to inspire their teams with the timeless principles of commitment, perseverance and character. It challenges leaders to lead by example and equips them with insights that can ignite a culture of excellence and purpose within the workplace.

Raising Champions is a clarion call to a nation: it’s time to rebuild, one value-driven young person at a time.

“One of the greatest achievements is to find beauty today, where you struggled to find it yesterday.”

From the global bestseller of Big Panda and Tiny Dragon, our two friends return to undertake a beautifully illustrated and poignant journey. This time the pair are on a quest to find the most beautiful place in the world.

On discovering a map that promises to lead them there, the search takes Big Panda and Tiny Dragon on a demanding expedition through tough terrain. The pair traverse dark forests, hazardous mountains, derelict ruins and dark caves.

There are times when the landscape threatens to overwhelm them, but together they keep walking. Each environment, so menacing at first, slowly yields pockets of light, life and beauty.

This is a story of a life-affirming friendship, of struggle and hope, and the immense power of looking for beauty in the most unlikely places.

A simple, thought-provoking tale with a deep resonance and well of wisdom inspired by Buddhist philosophy – the perfect gift for adults and children alike seeking comfort, understanding and, of course, beauty.

From master “baker” Snoop Dogg comes his first baking book! Featuring 55 recipes that can be made with or without weed.

Following the success of his #1 New York Times bestseller From Crook to Cook (more than 1.5 million copies sold) and Snoop Dogg Presents: Goon with the Spoon, the infamous rapper and entertainer opens the door to Tha Boss Dogg's kitchen once again to serve up a long-awaited cannabis cookbook.

Explore Snoop's very own recipes, highlighted in full-color photos, designed to blast your taste buds and your high to new levels, like:

• Cornbread with Hot Honey Cannabutter
• Red Velvet Blundt Cake
• Fruit Gummies
• Pot Cocoa

But the sesh doesn't end there: Spice up your game day lineup with Pigs in a Blanket and Cheese Fries, Snoop style—aka, loaded with THC. Change up your movie night snacks with Hot Buttered Popcorn and a side of Puppy Chow washed down with a Loaded Milkshake (trust, your movie viewing experience will skyrocket, literally). Make Sunday brunch much more interesting by whipping up some Buttermilk Pancakes with Stoner Syrup.

Along with vivid photography and Snoop’s inimitable vibe, you’ll find tips and tricks for adding bud into unexpected places, like infused ice cubes for a slow-burn cocktail high or doctoring up prepackaged cake and brownie mixes with herbaceous surprises. And for the times you prefer to keep your high on the low, every recipe includes adaptations for baking without weed enhancements. The possibilities are endless.

DISPENSARY-QUALITY EDIBLES AT HOME: Learn to make properly dosed and delicious edibles in the comfort of your kitchen. Craft your own cannabutters, cannaoils, and tinctures, and use them in these 55 sweet and savory bakes to have “special” treats for all occasions.

DELICIOUS BAKES FOR ALL: Not a fan of flying? Not a problem. Easily substitute unsalted butter or vegetable oil in recipes for every baked good in the book for weed-free goodies.

SESH WITH SNOOP: Learn how Tha Boss Dogg, an authority in the weed space for over thirty years, likes to get lifted. These recipes are Snoop snacks straight from his kitchen.

CELEBRITY COOKBOOKS: If you're a fan of celebrity recipe books such as Willie & Annie Nelson’s Cannabis Cookbook, Good Lookin' Cookin', Trejo’s Tacos, and Cravings, any of Snoop Dogg's cookbooks are perfect for your next buy.

Perfect for:

• Fans of Snoop Dogg, Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party, and Snoop's brands, including Merry Jane, 19 Crimes, and more!
• Marijuana and CBD enthusiasts
• Bakers of all skill levels looking for the ultimate weed baking book
• Birthday, graduation, holiday, housewarming, and host or hostess gift-giving

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In a world of constant motion, where desires and dreams often feel just out of reach, “Yoshuku” offers a path to manifestation rooted in ancient Japanese wisdom and introduces you to the gentle power of collective intention and pre-celebration - a practice that not only shapes your future but uplifts those around you.

Azumi Uchitani, an internationally acclaimed cultural communicator, unveils the secrets of Yoshuku―a long-established Japanese approach to bringing your deepest wishes into reality. With the same quiet profundity found in concepts like wabi-sabi, Yoshuku teaches us that the key to manifesting lies not in relentless pursuit, but in mindful anticipation and shared joy.

In these pages, you'll discover:

- How to harness the power of collective energy to manifest your goals
- Ancient Japanese rituals seamlessly adapted for modern life
- The art of pre-celebration and its role in attracting positive outcomes
- Techniques to cultivate harmony between your desires and the world around you
- Ways to enrich not only your own life but the lives of those in your community

"Yoshuku" is more than a book―it's an invitation to slow down, tune into the rhythms of the universe, and gently guide your destiny. Whether you're familiar with manifestation techniques or new to the concept, this book will lead you to a more intentional, fulfilling life.

Embrace the Japanese art of manifesting and watch as your world transforms, one shared celebration at a time.

No one sets out to be a bad boss. But some bosses out there really do give it all they’ve got. One in four of us feel like we are currently working for our worst boss ever. That not only has a huge impact on our enjoyment of the job, but our productivity also plummets, which surely is no good for anyone!

The problem is, when you are stuck with a job or boss you don’t like, you are given the same two pieces of advice; either suck it up or go off and find a new job, which costs you time and a whole lot of headspace, and costs businesses too!

My Boss is a Moron is all about the third way.

Serial entrepreneur and content creator Ben Askins shows you how to handle a terrible boss, make the best of a bad situation and still come out on top.

Taking you through the entire lifecycle of work from job descriptions and interviews, to pay rises, promotions, annual leave and so much more, My Boss is a Moron pulls back the curtain on why companies and bosses make the choices they make, and what you can do to give yourself the best possible chance of success.

With outrageous real boss stories and Askins’ beloved sarcasm and humour, My Boss is a Moron is as entertaining as it is helpful and is designed to help you sidestep silly company policies and terrible management to ensure that you thrive at work, no matter the circumstances.

A book based on personal journeys during challenging times.

These experiences required me to make choices – some more complex than others. The most significant choice I made was to commit to the fact that the only way out of a challenge, is to get through the challenge. Shortcuts almost always resulted in additional challenges. On my journey I also realized that your capabilities need to be larger than the challenge you face.

I often made the mistake to think “I can do this by myself”. The African proverb “If you want to walk fast, walk alone! But if you want to walk far, walk together!” is true in choosing resilience. I also realized that every person can only be resilient within their own capabilities.

This book provides practical advice supported by research.

Your complete one-volume guide to the year 2026. This fantastic and in-depth book includes month-by-month forecasts for every sign and all you need to know to find out what is in store for you in the year ahead.

The only one-volume horoscope you’ll ever need.

This bestselling astrological guide contains:

• A personality profile for each sign
• A forecast for the year ahead – what you can expect in terms of wealth, home, health, social and love life
• A month-by-month forecast of your best days and worst days – the ideal days to attract love, money or success, and when it’s better to just stay in bed!

Discover the life guide that has developed world champions, empowered athletes to become world #1, and most importantly, transformed their hearts and minds. This step-by-step training manual from one of the world's top mental skills coaches will teach you how to train your mind like the very best.

Whether you’re an athlete or entrepreneur, single mother or father of five, you’ll find exercises, techniques and tools in this book that will improve every area of your life. Your life will take on new meaning as you move beyond the pursuit of happiness to a life of purpose and fulfillment.

Jim Murphy's complete program of proven mental techniques is based on the powerful principles of love, wisdom, and courage, that came from over six years of full-time research and writing (after his masters degree in Coaching Science).

Inner Excellence will show you how to:

• DEVELOP SELF-MASTERY—and let go of what you can’t control
• OVERCOME ANXIETY—and build powerful mental habits
• REMOVE MENTAL BLOCKS—and get out of your own way
• TRAIN YOUR SUBCONSCIOUS MIND—and release limiting beliefs

As a professional baseball player in the Chicago Cubs organization, Jim’s sense of worth and identity revolved around his performance. He was obsessed with fame but also afraid of failure, and that fear made him struggle under the pressure to perform.

When he started coaching professional and Olympic athletes, he saw the same pattern over and over again: athletes had lost their joy and passion for life as the fear of failure engulfed their lives. This book will share with you how some of the best athletes in the world transformed their careers through Inner Excellence.

You'll learn how Inner Excellence propelled them to extraordinary performance even when they were filled with doubt and uncertainty, and how you can excel in the same way in your life.

The New York Times bestselling author of The Age of Magical Overthinking and Wordslut analyzes the social science of cult influence: how “cultish” groups, from Jonestown and Scientologists to SoulCycle and social media gurus, use language as the ultimate form of power.

What makes “cults” so intriguing and frightening? What makes them powerful? The reason why so many of us binge Manson documentaries by the dozen and fall down rabbit holes researching suburban moms gone QAnon is because we’re looking for a satisfying explanation for what causes people to join—and more importantly, stay in—extreme groups. We secretly want to know: could it happen to me? Amanda Montell’s argument is that, on some level, it already has . . .

Our culture tends to provide pretty flimsy answers to questions of cult influence, mostly having to do with vague talk of “brainwashing.” But the true answer has nothing to do with freaky mind-control wizardry or Kool-Aid. In Cultish, Montell argues that the key to manufacturing intense ideology, community, and us/them attitudes all comes down to language. In both positive ways and shadowy ones, cultish language is something we hear—and are influenced by—every single day.

Through juicy storytelling and cutting original research, Montell exposes the verbal elements that make a wide spectrum of communities “cultish,” revealing how they affect followers of groups as notorious as Heaven’s Gate, but also how they pervade our modern start-ups, Peloton leaderboards, and Instagram feeds. Incisive and darkly funny, this enrapturing take on the curious social science of power and belief will make you hear the fanatical language of “cultish” everywhere.

Brighten up your meal times with the flavours of Brazil.

Bestselling author, Ixta Belfrage has made a name for herself as one of the most exciting young talents in the food industry and in FUSÃO (translating to fusion in Portuguese), she brings all her signature creativity and flair to the food of her mother’s homeland.

With recipes such as Moqueca fish burgers, Duck in golden tomato broth and Papaya & chocolate cake with citrus honey glaze, Ixta’s recipes offer up fresh takes on Brazilian dishes and ingredients, along with explanations and substitutions for any hard-to-find ingredients. With stunning photography from Brazil and personal stories intertwined with vibrant recipes, this is food to share, excite and inspire.

Paul Hollywood, the best baker in the business, is back with Celebrate: showstopping bakes to mark the special moments in your life. Having been a judge on Bake Off for over a decade and a professional baker for even longer, Paul knows the joy of baking and how it can be one of celebratory fun.

With chapters on Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter as well as Party Food and Cakes, you will have something up your sleeve for every occasion, from Easter and Christmas, to summer picnics, Valentine's Day and much more. Including recipes for easy traybakes, layer cakes, quiches, tarts, breads, pastries, desserts and cookies, expect family favourites like Mini Chocolate Logs and twists on classics like Strawberry Heart Scones, as well as Paul's delectable Bake Off Cake and scrumptious handheld beef pies.

Filled with his fool-proof recipes and kaleidoscopic photography, Celebrate makes the occasions that mean the most to us all the more memorable.

In this groundbreaking book, renowned global economist David McWilliams unlocks the mysteries and the awesome power of money: what it is, how it works and why it matters.

Money is an epic, breathlessly entertaining journey across the world through the present and the past, from the birthplace of money in ancient Babylon to the beginning of trade along the silk road to China, from Marrakech markets to Wall Street and the dawn of cryptocurrency. By tracking its history McWilliams uncovers our relationship with money, transforming our perspective on its impact on the world right now.

The story of money is the story of our desires, our genius and our downfalls. Money has shaped the very essence of what it means to be human. We can’t hope to understand ourselves without it. And yet despite money’s primacy, most of us don’t truly understand it. Where does money come from? How much is out there? Who controls it? Nothing we’ve invented as a species has defined our own evolution so thoroughly and changed the direction of our planet’s history so dramatically. Money is power – and power beguiles. It unleashes our deepest cravings.

The story of money is the story of earth’s most inventive, destructive and dangerous animal, Homo Sapiens. It is our story.

The tools and understanding you need to protect yourself, and your family.

Smartphone Nation will transform the way you – and your children – understand your devices and how they affect you. In this practical, agenda-setting book, Dr Kaitlyn Regehr – one of the world’s foremost experts on digital literacy – sets out how you can keep the advantages of the internet whilst identifying often hidden dangers and stepping away when you’re over-reliant.

Grassroots movements have done an amazing job of alerting us to a critical generational problem, but there is more work to be done. In reality, being part of the online world is essential for modern life and understanding that world is crucial. Covering misogyny, pornography, body image, advertising, violence and more, Smartphone Nation provides a wealth of information – plus practical exercises and clear takeaways - to help you think critically about the content you’re consuming, and how it is ‘fed’ to you.

You’ll learn how to game your algorithm, how to limit targeted advertising, how to catch misinformation and how to improve your digital nutrition.

Essential reading for parents and anyone who has ever worried about how compulsively they check their phone, Smartphone Nation will equip you not only to survive in the digital space, but to thrive.

Have you struggled to get diagnosed, be believed or get the right treatment for endometriosis? This book is for you.

We still don't know what causes endometriosis, and we don't know how to cure it either. What we do know is that it can cause debilitating pain and seriously affect mental health. Endometriosis is not 'just a bad period', it is a whole-body disease which is as common as asthma or diabetes, affecting 1 in 10 women. Yet it is barely covered in medical school, leaving sufferers repeatedly dismissed when trying to access care.

Backed with up-to-date scientific knowledge and interviews with endometriosis specialists and those affected by the condition, Jen Moore gives you all the tools you need to:

• Understand what endometriosis is (and what it is not)
• Deal with the system and get a diagnosis
• Navigate the ins and outs of surgery
• Cope with physical and mental pain
• Fight for better endometriosis care

This beacon of hope is your go-to guide to endometriosis, getting the care you deserve and finally feeling seen and heard.

In this inspirational book, updated with a new preface by the author, New York Times bestselling author Gabby Bernstein teaches you how to live a divinely guided life with confidence.

ARE YOU READY TO WORK MIRACLES?

This book offers spiritual lessons to help you release blocks standing in the way of your deepest desires – happiness, security and clear purpose.

By letting go of the need to control, you can ease anxiety and relax into certainty and freedom.

You’ll learn how to stop chasing life and shift from fear to faith, building power in a world that too often makes us feel utterly powerless. The secrets revealed in this book will help you to always know that the Universe has your back.

Gabby says, ‘My commitment with this book is to wake up as many people as possible to their connection to faith and joy. In that connection, we can be guided to our true purpose: to be love and spread love’.

When you follow this path, you’ll feel new energy, strength, synchronicity and joy, even in difficult times. Your energetic shift clears space for more miracles on a global scale; not only will you experience massive abundance – you’ll help to heal the world, too.

Discover the bestselling personal development guide designed to help you feel confident, exude calm, establish boundaries, and live an easier, more self-determined life.

Often, just one line can turn a difficult situation around or stop trouble in its tracks:

• I decide who pushes my buttons.
• I'll forgive myself right now.
• I’m sorry if I gave you the impression you could talk to me like that.
• I understand you completely, and I would like something else.
• This isn't against you, it's for me.

Drawing on more than two decades’ experience as a leadership and life coach, Karin Kuschik demonstrates how a well-chosen sentence can provide much-needed clarity, offering up an effective solution even in the heat of the moment.

Combining entertaining storytelling with practical tips and examples, Karin shows how purposeful words can have a freeing effect, how they make us strong, calm and confident, ready to win respect, meet challenges and take control.

Whether you’re searching for the right words to resolve a situation at work or at home, this toolkit of small but mighty sentences will empower you to stay calm, gain respect and take control of whatever life throws at you.

IT'S NOT YOU. IT'S YOUR BIOLOGY.

Modern society is plagued by health epidemics: obesity, record levels of loneliness, increasing mental health problems and various forms of addiction. From the outside, all these issues might seem unrelated. But a single phenomenon actually ties them all together: superstimuli.

Superstimuli are exaggerated, unnatural versions of things we have evolved to want and need such as food, sex and social recognition. This hard wired evolutionary response is why we binge on fake ultra-processed food, lust after airbrushed people online, and struggle to stop scrolling on social media, even when it makes us feel bad. Our lack of control isn't because we are weak. It's because powerful companies spend billions creating superstimuli that manipulate our biology for profit, leaving us unhealthy and unhappy as a consequence.

Super Stimulated shows how we can resist this hijacking of our natural instincts, recognise superstimulus traps, and take control of our bad habits to live longer, healthier lives.

Most people think of low self-esteem as a disadvantage. Now an acclaimed spiritual teacher and New York Times best-selling author shows you how to embrace it as your superpower.

Do you struggle to feel worthy? Have you tried countless methods to overcome self-doubt that don’t make you feel any more confident—or, in fact, make you feel worse because you’re failing at them? What if you could discover the secret gifts that low self-esteem can give?

Candidly sharing her personal experience of struggling with self-worth, Denise Linn reveals the powerful perceptions she gained on her own journey of redefining her narrative and embracing her life. And she guides you to find your own path.

You’ll learn to identify the personal source of your low esteem, whether it stems from your biochemistry, your childhood experiences, your culture or religion, or the energy of the people and things around you. Maybe you’re feeling drained by predecessor energies, past lives, or toxic “dream stompers” in your life right now. Maybe you’re an empath and absorbing the negative emotions of those around you. Maybe you’re influenced by social media, the news cycle, or even the cycles of nature. Whatever the case, Denise shows you the great benefits of low self-esteem and strategies to support you when it can feel overwhelming.

You’ll discover:

• How to be a glorious imperfectionist
• The upside of rejection
• The unexpected benefits of imposter syndrome
• How stress can be good for you
• The holy act of radical self-acceptance
• And much more

Boss Your Money is a no-fluff guide to building wealth in South Africa, written by someone who has asked all the same questions you have about work, salary negotiation, saving and investing, buying your first car or home, and more.

With honesty, humour and hard-won insights, Nokuhle Kumalo unpacks the money habits we inherit from our parents, the mistakes we make and the steps we can take to break the cycle. This isn’t about quick tips or flashy flexes; it will help you understand money and finally take control of how you earn, spend, save and build your wealth. If financial freedom is your dream, this is your starting point to mastering the wealth creation formula.