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?

Tuiskokke Isabella Niehaus en Louis Jansen van Vuuren span weer saam om uitsonderlike publikasie van vegan geregte saam te stel.

Nadat hulle die Gourmand World Cookbook Awards in 2023 gewen het met Daar’s Vegan op my Verandah as die beste vegan kookboek in die wêreld kom hulle nou met splinternuwe plantgebaseerde kosboek, Skepselkos wat ook in Engels beskikbaar is as Earthling Food.

Met hierdie unieke boek is dit nie net die twee glanssjefs wat hul kragte saamspan nie, maar hulle word ook bygestaan deur tien vriende wat almal bekende sjefs en kundiges op kosgebied is. Hierdie gesprekke tussen die skrywers en hul vriende skep besondere agter-die-skerms situasie wat kyk na die inspirasie en kreatiwiteit agter Suid-Afrika se plantgebaseerde koservaring.

Lesers sal geïnspireer word deur die stories en resepte wat waardering skep vir plantgebaseerde kos. Die resepte is toeganklik met alledaagse bestanddele wat maklik beskikbaar is. Met Skepselkos/Earthling Food nooi Isabella en Louis jou uit om op uitsonderlike kulinêre avontuur te gaan. Hierdie boek bied iets vir almal, of jy nou ervare sjef of nuweling in die kombuis is. Dit is meer as net kookboek – dit neem jou op reis van geur, kultuur en kreatiwiteit wat blywende indruk sal laat en jou ook sal inspireer om met plantgebaseerde disse te eksperimenteer.

Neo hou van avonture, maar partykeer voel hy ’n bietjie bang. Sy suster, Thandi, is sterk en dapper … en sy het ’n slim plan om Neo veilig te laat voel. Sy gee vir hom ’n spesiale kombers – ’n onsigbare kombers. En dit werk! Hy skrik nie eens meer vir die hoogste boom in die tuin nie. Maar sal die onsigbare kombers help wanneer Neo na ’n nuwe skool toe moet gaan … en aan die swemgala deelneem? ’n Inspirerende storie oor dapper wees en glo in jouself.

In Klipkoud kyk sy weer na die dossiere van vermiste mense. Sy heroorweeg die leidrade en luister weer na die onderhoude wat sy gevoer het. Baie van hierdie inligting is nog nooit voorheen bekendgemaak nie.

In ’n poging om ’n mate van afsluiting te bied aan die slagoffers se geliefdes, laat val Engelbrecht die soeklig op sowel ou as nuwe onopgeloste sake. Hierdie sake wissel van ’n onbekende vrou wie se oorskot onder ‘n swembad ontdek is tot ‘n jong man wat deur die gevangenisstelsel se krake geval het; van ‘n sakereis wat dodelik ontaard het tot ‘n meisie wat reg voor haar huis ontvoer is.

Engelbrecht neem die leser saam in haar deurtastende soeke na die waarheid.

Building on the success of his book Servings of Self-Mastery, which contains bite-sized pep talks to unlock greatness, Prof Alistair Mokoena brings us this journal version. It’s a how-to-guide on self-mastery principles such as self-love, self-awareness, self-promotion and self-care, among others, to help you convert the concepts contained in Servings of Self-Mastery into tangible, practical and implementable steps.

The Servings of Self-Mastery Journal contains summary versions of the chapters found in Servings of Self-Mastery and they are accompanied by a series of questions, provocations and exercises to help you contemplate and engage with the key principles you’ve just read about. This is a perfect guide for those who like to pause and reflect while reading, make notes and create reminders to revisit certain aspects in a chapter.

The provoking questions and exercises in this practical guide will help you define your purpose, identify your strengths, set goals, establish boundaries, create a support structure, define your leadership signature, craft your brand proposition and curate the legacy you wish to leave.

Your path to personal effectiveness and contentment is paved with questions and reflections about self-mastery. Enjoy the journey and remember to impact society positively.

Danny Marais is the twin brother of the beautiful, talented Charlie. The Wildest Beauty is a remarkable novel, Danny’s account of their childhood . . . up to their eventual enlistment in the First World War. From their placidly peaceful Stellenbosch schooldays to, ultimately, the Battle of Delville Wood, Danny keeps a loving but halfresentful eye on his brother.

The novel is also an intimate account of a small group of friends and family, inter alia the loving parents left behind in Stellenbosch during wartime. And then there is Danny’s life-changing encounter, in the darkened streets of wartime London, with a wryly cynical, battlescarred officer.

In the midst of the greatest conflict in history, facing the wild beauty of ‘the abyss of unmeaning’, Danny discovers the power of love, between friends, family – and even foes.

What does it take to be an incredible marketer, creating campaigns that move something from ‘here’ to ‘there’ so that it is noticed, believed, loved, and ultimately (and importantly) bought by customers – whether in business-to-business or business-to-consumer contexts?

How does a marketer devise strategies to fulfil the 360° dreams, aspirations and objectives of an entire business? Is it through brand building, maintaining brand health and reputation, or effective storytelling? Is it about raising product/service awareness, pricing strategies, or the choice of promotional channels – whether above-the-line, below-the-line, or through digital and AI messaging? Or perhaps it’s about delivering a message like, ‘We hear you; let’s build a sustainable future, together.’

And how do you decide which aspect to market? Is it …

The product;
The price;
The place;
The promotion;
The people;
The positioning;
The process;
The parable;
The performance;
The promise?
OR, is it bits and pieces of all, or some, of the above?

This book delves into these questions, providing insights and guidance for creating comprehensive marketing strategies that resonate and drive success. In The Book Every Marketer Should Read our authors examine aspects of the original ‘4Ps of Marketing’ and transform this outdated 1960s framework into a dynamic, contemporary approach suited for the 21st century.

Start reading and make notes on what you can implement today to become a marketing maestro.

Van ’n teddiebeer wat lewend word, tot ’n snotmonster wat ’n koshuis terroriseer en ’n spookmeisie wat in die middel van die nag in jou oor fluister. Hierdie bundel bevat 11 naelkou-lekker kortverhale deur twee skrywers wat presiés weet hoe om al die hare op jou kop regop te laat staan.

Die laaste storie is boonop ekstra spannend en onvoorspelbaar, aangesien dit as ’n aflosverhaal geskryf is – een hoofstuk elk, afwisselend deur hierdie twee grilverhaal-meesters.

Die verstommende storie van ’n sakelegende wat een van Afrika se welvarendste maatskappye uit niks opgebou het.

Anton Rupert was 'n Karooseun wat in die Depressie grootgeword het, en dit skaars kon bekostig om te gaan studeer, maar sy Rembrandt groep word uiteindelik ʼn wêreldleier in o.m. luukse goedere. Wat was Rupert se geheim? Rupert se oorspronklike sienings oor die skepping van werk en welvaart in ‘n sukkelende ekonomie is sy blywende nalatenskap met diepgaande lesse vir Suid-Afrika vandag. Sy storie is meer relevant as ooit.

Hier vertel die gesoute sakeskrywer Ebbe Dommisse die volle verhaal, vol kleur en anakdotes, in dié opgedateerde uitgawe van sy hoogaangeskrewe biografie van Rupert.

A fusion of conversations, observations, and personal reflections on his own experiences, work with men, and scholarship, Why Men Hurt Women and Other Reflections on Love, Violence and Masculinity is Kopano Ratele’s meditation on love, violence and masculinity.

This book seeks to imagine the possibility of a more loving masculinity in a society where structural violence, failures of government and economic inequality underpin much of the violent behaviour that men display. Enriched with personal reflections on his own experiences as a partner, father, psychologist and researcher in the field of men and masculinities, Why Men Hurt Women and Other Reflections on Love, Violence and Masculinity is Kopano Ratele’s meditation on love and violence, and the way these forces shape the emotional lives of boys and men.

Blending academic substance and rigour in a readable narrative style, Ratele illuminates the complex nuances of gender, intimacy and power in the context of the human need for love and care. While unsparing in its analysis of men’s inner lives, Ratele lays out a path for addressing the hunger for love in boys and men. He argues that just as the beliefs and practices relating to gender, sexuality and the nature of love are constantly being challenged and revised, so our ideas about masculinity, and men’s and boys’ capacity to show genuine loving care for each other and for women, can evolve.

Press both feet to the ground.
Place your hand on your heart.
You are brave and capable.
It will always be your time.

An empowering and uplifting collection of poems from groundbreaking and award- winning poet Koleka Putuma, about figuring out who you are and embracing it. With words to affirm, this is the ideal companion to hold your hand while you navigate all the big questions, discoveries and transitions of young adulthood.

The perfect gift for fans of Rupi Kaur, Nikita Gill and Elizabeth Acevedo.

Lotta Liebenberg is elf jaar oud. Sy hou van pannekoek en is mal oor diere, maar eintlik is sy net doodgewoon. Baie meer doodgewoon as haar ouers en tweeling-raasbekboeties!

In Otters oral! is Lotta se beste vriendin, Chantelle, in die wolke, want haar ma het ’n man op ’n webwerf vir pasmaats ontmoet. Nou wil sy sommer vir almal ’n pasmaat soek! Miskien kan Lotta haar daarvan laat vergeet deur haar in die middel van die nag op ’n otter-avontuur te vat . . .

Die dagboekstyl en prettige illustrasies sal sorg dat lesers van 8 tot 12 jaar die sjarmante Lotta se eskapades onweerstaanbaar vind. Dit is die een katastrofe ná die ander in Lotta se lawwe lewe. Haar avonture is egter altyd vol pret, humor en verrassings!

‘n Sterk sintuiglike aanslag en oorspronklike beeldgebruik.

Hierdie bundel roep temas in die lewe wat nie dikwels in die Afrikaanse digkuns voorkom nie.

Both a history and a critique of South Africa's film industry, this book recounts the long experience of filmmaker and producer Richard Green.

Green's story—especially his work in forging the film initiative New Directions Africa—is emblematic of the struggles, negotiations, and competing ideologies that faced South Africa as it emerged from apartheid.

He continues to be an essential part of what is now a burgeoning industry that not only supports the creative work of Africans, but is also seen as having an important role in the nation-building process.

Moord aan boord van die Leonardo

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?

Your success tomorrow has nothing to do with technology.

Most leaders assume their future depends on mastering the latest trends, embracing AI, or navigating digital disruption. They’re wrong.

In The Adaptability Code, renowned innovation expert, speaker, and tech leader Mushambi Mutuma cuts through the noise to reveal the true competitive advantage: adaptability. Mushambi argues convincingly that the leaders who will win tomorrow aren’t those with the deepest pockets, longest histories, or even the smartest teams. Instead, tomorrow’s winners will be those who remain relentlessly adaptable, continually re-coding their leadership DNA to rise and thrive through constant change.

Blending compelling stories, fresh research, and actionable frameworks, Mushambi transforms adaptability from buzzword to powerful and actionable leadership strategy. Whether you lead a multinational giant, a fast-moving start-up, or simply yourself, The Adaptability Code is your blueprint for thriving in an unpredictable future, equipping you to embrace relentless change and proactively shape your future with confidence.

If you’re ready to rewrite your leadership playbook, transform how you approach change, and create lasting relevance in tomorrow’s marketplace, this is your essential guide.

Because the future belongs not just to the tech-savvy or wellestablished, but those courageous enough to constantly reinvent, evolve and adapt themselves.

Wilson se lewe is, net soos haar naam, ietwat buitengewoon. Sy woon saam met haar ouers in 'n huis op wiele en moet elke paar maande na 'n nuwe dorp trek. Dit frustreer haar baie. Amper so baie soos Errol. Hy het onlangs besluit dat Wilson sy beste maat is en dat sy hom moet vergesel op vervelige uitstappies soos voëlkyk. Net toe Wilson dink dat Verkeerdevlei net so vervelig gaan wees soos al die ander klein dorpies waar sy al gewoon het, ontdek sy iets uitsonderlik - iets wat ten alle koste geheim gehou moet word. Maar dan raak dinge gevaarlik ... Iemand is daarop uit om wraak te neem, en niks en niemand gaan hom stuit nie - veral nie twee kinders nie.

How the three independent asset managers Coronation, Allan Gray and Investec (later Ninety One) , dubbed the CIA, came to dominate and continue to dominate the South African asset management industry, particularly the pension fund market.

There are plenty of colourful big ego personalities such as Hendrik du Toit at Ninety One, Leon Campher at Coronation and the late Allan Gray plus kingmakers reshaping thr industry such as Patrice Motsepe.

Luthando Dyasop’s memoir starts with an account of his young life as a black artist in apartheid South Africa. He eventually joins uMkhonto we Sizwe, the banned ANC’s military wing.

Soon he falls out of favour with the powers that be and is sent to the Quatro detention centre. After years of torture, he is eventually released, when he begins his battle for vindication.

Out of Quatro is a story not only about Dyasop’s extraordinary life, but also about a tumultuous time in ANC history.

This book is not about what you need to stop doing to lose fat – because focusing on what you should not do is enough to make you not want to start at all. In 40KGs LIGHTER, Mandy Meyer shifts the focus to what you can start doing today, without feeling
overwhelmed.

Mandy has not only lost 40 kilograms – she’s successfully kept it off for several years, something most people struggle to do. After countless rounds of yo-yo dieting, pub crawls, 3 am cheesy fries, and starting fresh every Monday, she finally cracked the code to
sustainable fat loss.

In this down-to-earth, humorous, and no-nonsense book, Mandy shares the mindset shifts, powerful lessons, and everyday strategies that helped her stop starting over each new week and build a healthy lifestyle that finally stuck.

Packed with personal stories, practical tips, and straight-up truth bombs, you will get to grips with the real science of fat loss – and more importantly, how to create a way of eating and exercising that works for you.

Whether you’ve got five kilograms or 50 to lose, this book will help you ditch the diets, break free from restrictions, and build a healthier life on your own terms.

Get ready to unlock sustainable weight-loss tools for real people, ready for real change.

The Karoo is big sky country; a land of vast plains punctuated by flat-topped mountains, conical hills and secluded valleys, a land of scrubby bushes and hardy trees, where pioneers carved roads out of rock to set down roots in an unforgiving environment.

Here dreams are born, legends are made, and outcasts find sanctuary. It is also an ancient place, whose story is revealed through geology, fossils and artefacts, and whose human lineage predates any written history. Today, the people who inhabit it must manifest the same fortitude that sustained those who left their footprints in the primieval mud.

In Hidden Karoo you will find all this, and more. Through a series of superb photo-essays, this majestic place is revealed as a land where conservation and neglect are seldom far apart, where one town boasts splendidly restored buildings, while along a dusty road lie forgotten villages waiting for... something. Could it be a renewal, or a slow death? There’s nothing novel about the movement of people from country to city, and the Karoo mimics other parts of the world where rural areas become derelict as they are depopulated.

Hidden Karoo presents a snapshot of the region, offering a glimpse into towns and villages, farms and churches, public buildings and private homes, all against a backdrop of awe-inspiring landscapes. Through words and pictures, it prompts us to consider what was, what is and, perhaps, what might be. One constant about the Karoo is change. A book can do no more than capture a moment in time or depict fragments of a place, but in doing so, it bears witness to the past and offers the hope that there may yet be a future for this unparalleled part of our country.

‘Each one of these boxes contains a human being . . . We ran out of drawers,” the professor explains, “so we started using these boxes.’

Nicole Engelbrecht is back with a new book that delves into the cold cases of her phenomenally popular True Crime SA podcast.

In Bare Bones, she re-examines missing and murder cases she has covered in her podcast series, and revisits the leads and the interviews she conducted. Much of the information has never been made public before.

From the bones of a Jane Doe discovered under a swimming pool to a troubled young man who seemed to vanish in the prison system, from a business trip turned deadly to a child snatched from outside her home, Engelbrecht sifts the evidence anew and shines a light on old and new unsolved cases in the hope of bringing closure to the victims’ families and friends.  Join her in the search for the truth behind the scenes of the podcast desk.

Akbar Manzil was once the grandest residence on South Africa’s east coast near Durban. Nearly a century later, when Sana and her father move to the house, the latest of Akbar Manzil’s long list of tenants, it is in near-ruins, crumbling, shabby and dark. This is a place where people come to forget. Or to be forgotten.

Full of questions about her new home, Sana is drawn to the deserted and eerie east wing, home to a clutter of broken and abandoned objects – and to the locked door at its end, unopened for decades. Soon, Sana begins to discover the tangled, troubling history of the house, awakening the memories of the house itself and dredging up old and terrible secrets that will change the lives of everyone – living and dead – at Akbar Manzil.

Sublime, heart-wrenching and lyrically stunning, The Lost Love of Akbar Manzil is a haunting love story and a mystery, all intertwined beautifully into one young girl’s search for belonging.