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Titanic - 4K Ultra HD + Blu-Ray (Blu-ray disc): Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet Titanic - 4K Ultra HD + Blu-Ray (Blu-ray disc)
Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet; Directed by James Cameron
R622 R575 Discovery Miles 5 750 Save R47 (8%) Ships in 15 - 30 working days

James Cameron writes and directs this drama about the world's most famous maritime disaster, now available in 4K and containing over 2 hours of BRAND NEW bonus features.

The Titanic, the most prestigious liner ever to sail the seas, sets off on its maiden voyage in April 1912. Amongst the passengers are Rose DeWitt Bukater and her fiancé Cal Hockley, the heir of a Pittsburgh steel magnate. Rose is less than thrilled at the prospect of spending the rest of her life with Hockley and contemplates throwing herself off the stern of the ship, only to be persuaded otherwise by fellow passenger, barrowboy Jack Dawson.

Despite coming from opposite ends of the social scale, the couple soon fall in love, but will their relationship be cut tragically short when the boat crashes into an iceberg?

A Journey Of Diversity & Inclusion In South Africa - Guidelines For Leading Inclusively (Paperback): Nene Molefi A Journey Of Diversity & Inclusion In South Africa - Guidelines For Leading Inclusively (Paperback)
Nene Molefi; Foreword by Justice Edwin Cameron
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R372 Discovery Miles 3 720 Ships in 4 - 6 working days

"Over the past two decades, Nene has gained a reputation both locally and internationally as a thought-leader in diversity and inclusion, values-driven leadership and transformation. She has authored numerous publications, including contributing to the book Leadership Perspectives from the Front Line. She is a member of the Diversity Collegium, a think tank of globally-recognised diversity experts. She is an associate lecturer at GIBS on Global Diversity and Unconscious Bias, as well as an associate lecturer on Transformation Strategy for the Stellenbosch Business School. She is a sought-after speaker for conferences around the world."

"The ideas and experiences shared by author Nene Molefi speak directly to the troubling prejudices and inequities that persist in our world. Diversity and inclusion are more pressing than ever. Injustices and deep social divisions persist, personally and systemically. Racism, sexism, homophobia, and other forms of fear and hatred are not isolated. They remain embedded and they demand courageous, deliberate work. In this book, Nene uses her own story to cast a bright light on the transformation journey. Nene’s book quite vulnerably takes the reader on Nene’s personal journey. In addition to the deeply personal content, each chapter ends with practical guidelines on how to lead inclusively. Nene’s book offers hope and substance in our vision of a diverse and inclusive and just society." —Justice Edwin Cameron

True Lies - 4K Ultra HD + Blu-Ray (Blu-ray disc): James Cameron True Lies - 4K Ultra HD + Blu-Ray (Blu-ray disc)
James Cameron; Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jamie Lee Curtis
R622 R575 Discovery Miles 5 750 Save R47 (8%) Ships in 15 - 30 working days

Secret agent Harry Tasker is a top spy in the ultra-secret Omega Sector — although to his wife Helen, he’s just a dull computer salesman. But while Harry’s been busy saving the world, Helen’s been gathering secrets of her own.

When their two lives unexpectedly collide, Harry and Helen find themselves in the clutches of international terrorists, fighting to save not only their marriage, but also the world.

Avatar 2: The Way Of Water - 4K Ultra HD + Blu-Ray (Blu-ray disc): James Cameron Avatar 2: The Way Of Water - 4K Ultra HD + Blu-Ray (Blu-ray disc)
James Cameron
R622 R575 Discovery Miles 5 750 Save R47 (8%) Ships in 15 - 30 working days

Set more than a decade after the events of the first film, Avatar: The Way of Water begins to tell the story of the Sully family (Jake, Neytiri, and their kids), the trouble that follows them, the lengths they go to keep each other safe, the battles they fight to stay alive, and the tragedies they endure.

James Cameron returns to the world of Pandora in this emotionally packed action adventure that introduces audiences to the majestic ocean tulkun.

Baking With Jackie Cameron (Paperback): Jackie Cameron Baking With Jackie Cameron (Paperback)
Jackie Cameron 3
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R149 R109 Discovery Miles 1 090 Save R40 (27%) Ships in 5 - 7 working days

Jackie Cameron made her first biscuits under the watchful eyes of her grandmothers. Now she is able to pay tribute to them by including some of their cherished recipes in Baking With Jackie Cameron. But she wouldn’t be an award-winning chef if she didn’t take a recipe and make it her own.

Jackie has applied her formidable culinary skills to some of her favourite recipes, presenting the reader with a selection of recipes that are utterly delectable, yet reassuringly familiar. Covering everything from biscuits, breads, pies and quiches for family meals, to celebration cakes and delectable desserts, Baking With Jackie Cameron is a book no keen baker should be without.

Avatar 2: The Way Of Water (Blu-ray disc): James Cameron Avatar 2: The Way Of Water (Blu-ray disc)
James Cameron
R342 Discovery Miles 3 420 In Stock

Set more than a decade after the events of the first film, Avatar: The Way of Water begins to tell the story of the Sully family (Jake, Neytiri, and their kids), the trouble that follows them, the lengths they go to keep each other safe, the battles they fight to stay alive, and the tragedies they endure.

James Cameron returns to the world of Pandora in this emotionally packed action adventure that introduces audiences to the majestic ocean tulkun.

Write For Life - Creative Tools For Every Writer (Paperback): Julia Cameron Write For Life - Creative Tools For Every Writer (Paperback)
Julia Cameron
R498 Discovery Miles 4 980 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Julia Cameron has been teaching the world about creativity since her seminal book, The Artist’s Way, first broke open the conversation around art. Now, in Write for Life, she turns to one of the subjects closest to her heart: the art and practice of writing.

Over the course of six weeks, Cameron carefully guides readers step by step through the creative process.

This latest guide in the Artist’s Way Series:

  • Introduces a new tool and expands on powerful tried and true methods.
  • Gently guides readers through many common creative issues ― from procrastinating and getting started, to dealing with doubt, deadlines, and “crazymakers.”
  • Will help you reach your goals, whether your project is a novel, poetry, screenplay, standup, or songwriting.

With the learned experience of a lifetime of writing, Cameron gives readers practical tools to start, pursue, and finish their writing project. Write for Life is an essential read for writers who have completed The Artist’s Way and are looking to continue their creative journey or new writers who are just putting pen to paper.

The Ultimate Guide To Retirement In South Africa (Paperback, 3rd Edition): Bruce Cameron, Wouter Fourie The Ultimate Guide To Retirement In South Africa (Paperback, 3rd Edition)
Bruce Cameron, Wouter Fourie
R390 R360 Discovery Miles 3 600 Save R30 (8%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

What do you need to do to retire in comfort? What are the right choices to make before and after you retire? What are the mistakes that you need to avoid? How can you secure a sustainable income for the rest of your life?

This book, co-written by well-known semi-retired journalist Bruce Cameron and respected financial planner Wouter Fourie, answers all these questions and more. It provides straightforward, comprehensive and practical information on the vital issues that impact on retirement, such as taxa tion, investments, healthcare, estate planning and where to live when retired. And it also identifies warning signs to look out for in order to avoid financial troubles.

This fully updated edition is based on the 2023 Budget figures and takes account of changes in legislation, tax and retirement products.

This is the ultimate guide to help you achieve a secure and successful retirement.

Jerry Bruckheimer: 8-Movie Collection - The Rock / Armageddon / Con Air / Enemy Of The State / Crimson Tide / Deja Vu / Gone In... Jerry Bruckheimer: 8-Movie Collection - The Rock / Armageddon / Con Air / Enemy Of The State / Crimson Tide / Deja Vu / Gone In 60 Seconds / Pearl Harbor (Blu-ray disc, Boxed set)
Sean Connery, Nicolas Cage, Ed Harris, Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton, … 1
R845 Discovery Miles 8 450 Ships in 15 - 30 working days

Collection of eight action films produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and starring some of Hollywood's biggest stars, including Sean Connery, Nicolas Cage, Bruce Willis, Will Smith, Gene Hackman, Denzel Washington and Angelina Jolie.

The Rock (1996)
The safety of San Francisco hangs in the balance when General Francis X. Hummel and his renegade squad of US Marines take over the abandoned Alcatraz prison and threaten to launch a poison gas attack on the city if their demands are not met. The FBI's response is to call in Stanley Goodspeed, a nerdy weapons expert, and John Patrick Mason, a former SAS man who has been in jail for the last 30 years, and send them together into the prison complex. Can this unlikely pairing prevent mass murder?

Armageddon (1998)
Planet Earth comes under threat from an asteroid the size of Texas. NASA's attempt to avert global catastrophe involves sending a motley crew of oil drillers, led by Harry Stamper, into space, where they will drop a nuclear bomb into the asteroid's core. Amongst Stamper's team is A.J., the headstrong suitor of his daughter, who waits on Earth alongside NASA chief Dan Truman for news of the mission's success.

Con Air (1997)
Former Army Ranger Cameron Poe is returning home on parole to his wife and child after serving eight years for manslaughter. The plane he is flying on is a special convict-only transport aircraft filled with some of the meanest and deadliest villains of them all. Once in the air the plane is hijacked by convict Cyrus 'The Virus' Grissom, who gets rid of the crew of prison guards at the first scheduled stop, picking up more convicts as he does so. But US Marshal Vince Larkin is already on his trail. Poe does his best to stop Grissom from escaping with the group of convicts, and just to complicate matters further his diabetic cellmate reveals that he will die if he does not receive his next insulin injection within two hours.

Enemy of the State (1998)
The National Security Agency is a covert organisation whose secret activities are protected by a state-of-the-art surveillance network operated by a team of first-rank techno-boffins. When a videotape proving their involvement in a recent political assassination falls into the hands of Washington DA Robert Clayton Dean, the agency do everything they can to encourage Dean's silence. But Dean is determined to reveal the truth, and teaming up with veteran anti-establishment surveillance expert Edward Lyle, he decides to play the government spies at their own game.

Crimson Tide (1995)
Combat veteran Frank Ramsey and his second-in-command Ron Hunter are the chief officers on board US nuclear submarine USS Alabama. They are heading for Russia, ready to intervene in an escalating crisis which could result in the outbreak of World War III. When they then receive orders to launch their missiles, Ramsay and Hunter clash over the validity of the command and mutiny ensues.

Deja Vu (2006)
When a ferry filled with crewmen from the USS Nimitz and their families is blown up in New Orleans, Federal Agent Doug Carlin is brought in to help with the investigation. He becomes attached to an experimental FBI surveillance unit that uses spacefolding technology to look back a little over four days into the past. While tracking down the bomber Carlin gets an idea in his head: could they use the device to actually travel back in time and not only prevent the bombing but also the murder of a local woman whose truck was used in the atrocity?

Gone In 60 Seconds (2000)
Legendary car thief Randall 'Memphis' Raines is forced to come out of retirement when his brother Kip ends up in debt to a ruthless mobster. Charged with stealing fifty cars in three days, Randall sets about reassembling his old team - including former lover Sara 'Sway' Wayland, mechanic Otto Halliwell and the silent but strong Toby - but faces further challenges in the form of rival car thief Donny and local detective Roland Castlebeck, who would love to put Randall behind bars once and for all.

Pearl Harbor (2001)
Rafe McCawley is a gung-ho US pilot whose determination to fly against the enemy leads him to Europe and active service in the Battle of Britain. His girlfriend Evelyn is left waiting at the Pearl Harbor naval base in Hawaii, and before long tragedy strikes, with the news reaching Evelyn that Rafe has flown off to the great aircraft hanger in the sky. Heartbroken, she is comforted by Rafe's best friend Danny, and romance soon blooms between them. Meanwhile, the Japanese are preparing their forces for the attack which will trigger the US entry into World War II.

Honore's South African Law Of Trusts (Hardcover, 6th Edition): Edwin Cameron, Marius de Waal, Peter Solomon Honore's South African Law Of Trusts (Hardcover, 6th Edition)
Edwin Cameron, Marius de Waal, Peter Solomon
R2,509 R2,088 Discovery Miles 20 880 Save R421 (17%) Ships in 4 - 8 working days

Trusted for over 50 years, this accessible, comprehensive and practical commentary has been written with the needs of the practitioner, the trustee and the academic jurist in mind.

The sixth edition of Honoré’s South African Law of Trusts meticulously discusses the life of a trust from its formation to its dissolution and the problems that are typically encountered in the process.

Extensively updated with reference to the latest legislation, case law, and in terms of South Africa’s growing constitutional development, the book also includes a new chapter on collective investment schemes.

No One Needs To Know (Paperback): Lindsay Cameron No One Needs To Know (Paperback)
Lindsay Cameron
R387 R361 Discovery Miles 3 610 Save R26 (7%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

When an anonymous neighborhood forum gets hacked, the darkest secrets of New York’s wealthiest residents come to light—including some worth killing for—in this gripping suspense novel from the author of Just One Look.

UrbanMyth: It was lauded as an alternative to the performative, show-your-best-self platforms—an anonymous discussion board grouped by zip code. The residents of Manhattan’s exclusive Upper East Side disclosed it all, things they would never share with their friends or their spouses: secret bank accounts, steamy affairs, tidbits of juicy gossip. The same people who, as parents, go to astonishing lengths to ensure that their children gain admission to the most prestigious boarding schools and universities. So when a “hacktivist” group breaks into the forum and exposes the real identity of each poster, the repercussions echo down Park Avenue with a force that none could have anticipated.

And someone ends up dead.

Is the murderer Heather, the outsider who would do anything to get her daughter into the elite’s good graces and into their even better schools? Norah, the high-powered executive failing to balance work with the emotional responsibilities of motherhood? Or Poppy, whose perfect-on-the-outside façade conceals more than her share of secrets?

Each of them has something to hide.

Each of them will do anything to keep secrets hidden.

And each of them just might kill to protect their own.

Aliens (Blu-ray disc): Sigourney Weaver, James Cameron Aliens (Blu-ray disc)
Sigourney Weaver, James Cameron
R367 Discovery Miles 3 670 Ships in 15 - 30 working days

The terror continues in this chilling, critically acclaimed sequel written and directed by James Cameron.

Ripley, the sole survivor of the space tug Nostromo’s deadly encounter with the monstrous Alien, is found after drifting through space in hypersleep for 57 years. She agrees to accompany a team of Colonial Marines back to LV-426—and this time it’s war.

2-Disc set includes 1986 Theatrical version and 1990 Special Edition of the film with 17 minutes of additional footage.

Aliens - 4K Ultra HD + Blu-Ray (Blu-ray disc): Sigourney Weaver, Michael Biehn, Bill Paxton, Carrie Henn, Lance Henriksen Aliens - 4K Ultra HD + Blu-Ray (Blu-ray disc)
Sigourney Weaver, Michael Biehn, Bill Paxton, Carrie Henn, Lance Henriksen; Directed by …
R622 R575 Discovery Miles 5 750 Save R47 (8%) Ships in 15 - 30 working days

Includes the 1986 theatrical version and 1990 special edition with 17 minutes additional footage.

The only survivor of the Nostromo's deadly encounter with the alien, Ripley's escape pod floats in space for 57 years. After being rescued, Ripley is stunned when her story is met with disbelief.

Then all communication is lost with the colonists who've settled on the alien planet. And when the Company asks Ripley to accompany a team of high-tech colonial Marines back to LV-426, she refuses. But she ultimately realises that the only way to banish her fear is to confront it head on.

Sigourney Weaver reprised her role as Ellen Ripley for one of the most compelling and critically acclaimed sequels of all time.

Advances in Surgery, 2015 (Hardcover, Uk Ed.): John L. Cameron Advances in Surgery, 2015 (Hardcover, Uk Ed.)
John L. Cameron
R2,858 Discovery Miles 28 580 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Each year, Advances in Surgery reviews the most current practices in general surgery. A distinguished editorial board, headed by Dr. John Cameron, identifies key areas of major progress and controversy and invites preeminent specialists to contribute original articles devoted to these topics. These insightful overviews in general surgery bring concepts to a clinical level and explore their everyday impact on patient care.

Human Growth and Development (Hardcover, 2nd edition): Noel Cameron, Lawrence Schell Human Growth and Development (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Noel Cameron, Lawrence Schell
R2,447 Discovery Miles 24 470 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Offering a study of biological, biomedical and biocultural approaches, the second edition of "Human Growth and Development "is a valued resource for researchers, professors and graduate students across the interdisciplinary area of human development. With timely chapters on obesity, diet / lifestyle, and genetics, this editionis the only publication offering a biological, biomedical and biocultural approach. The second edition of "Human Growth and Development" includes contributions from the well-known experts in the field and is the most reputable, comprehensive resource available.
New chapters discussing genomics and epigenetics, developmental origins, body proportions and health and the brain and neurological development.Presented in the form of lectures to facilitate student programmingUpdated content highlighting the latest research on the relationship between early growth and later (adult) outcomes: the developmental origins of health and disease."

Behind Prison Walls - Unlocking a Safer South Africa (Paperback): Edwin Cameron, Rebecca Gore, Sohela Surajpal Behind Prison Walls - Unlocking a Safer South Africa (Paperback)
Edwin Cameron, Rebecca Gore, Sohela Surajpal
R350 R312 Discovery Miles 3 120 Save R38 (11%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Since the Zuma presidency weakened crime intelligence, violent crime surged, with murder rates rising over 75%. South Africa faces severe femicide, and most murderers evade justice. Prisons fail by perpetuating crime; harsher sentences do not help. Edwin Cameron, after visiting prisons, advocates for reform. Along with colleagues, he suggests abolishing minimum sentences, cash bail, and decriminalizing drug use to improve safety and justice.

The Bohr Atom (Paperback): Bruce Cameron Reed The Bohr Atom (Paperback)
Bruce Cameron Reed
R750 Discovery Miles 7 500 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Southern Surfcaster - Saltwater Strategies for the Carolina Beaches & Beyond (Paperback): S Cameron Wright The Southern Surfcaster - Saltwater Strategies for the Carolina Beaches & Beyond (Paperback)
S Cameron Wright
R456 R427 Discovery Miles 4 270 Save R29 (6%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

The Southern Surfcaster will increase your knowledge of fishing and help you develop into a more confident salt-water fisherman. Explore creative techniques and the latest strategies that have transformed the sport over the last decade. Many of the old-school methods of fishing are updated for modern practicality. The Southern Surfcaster will change the way you think and what you thought you knew about salt water fishing.

In the Night Garden: Wake Up Igglepiggle (DVD): Holly Denoon, Rebecca Hyland, Isaac Blake, Nick Kellington, Justyn Towler, Andy... In the Night Garden: Wake Up Igglepiggle (DVD)
Holly Denoon, Rebecca Hyland, Isaac Blake, Nick Kellington, Justyn Towler, …
R215 R153 Discovery Miles 1 530 Save R62 (29%) Ships in 15 - 30 working days

Five episodes of the CBeebies preschool series which takes children on an imaginative journey through a night garden and its eccentric residents. Created by Andrew Davenport, co-creator of 'Teletubbies', and narrated by Derek Jacobi, the show features a host of funny and lovable characters including Upsy Daisy, Igglepiggle, Makka Pakka, the Tombliboos, the Pontipines and the Haahoos. The episodes are: 'Wake Up Igglepiggle', 'Where Can Igglepiggle Have a Rest', 'Oh Look It's Wottingers', 'Dinner in the Ninky Nonk' and 'Tombilboos Clean Their Teeth'.

I'll Look for You, Everywhere (Paperback): Cameron Capello I'll Look for You, Everywhere (Paperback)
Cameron Capello
R385 R349 Discovery Miles 3 490 Save R36 (9%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

When a wedding forces them to return home, two childhood friends must face the secrets and heated longing between them in this New Adult romance debut by Cameron Capello (BookTok's @ChamberofSecretBooks).

Remember why you left. Remember who you left.

Once so close to her big family, Magdalen Savoy is now paralyzed with anxiety every time she's tempted to leave her safe haven at Oxford and return to their sleepy Italian village. But when Magdalen receives an invitation to her sister’s upcoming wedding, she has no choice but to pack her bag for what is sure to be a long summer.

After seven years, Theo finds himself back in Chivasso, where nothing changes. It's as if time has stopped here. But upon seeing his sister's best friend after all these years, it's obvious that the sweet little Maggie from his childhood is long gone. In her place is a young woman with long legs, thick hair, and walls built around the innocent heart he once knew.

Now too close for comfort during the preparations for a wedding that will join their two families, they must confront the long-buried secrets of their past and the burning tension slowly pulling them together. But their old secrets threaten to tear their worlds apart—and could possibly separate them forever. . .

Strong Constitutions - Social-Cognitive Origins of the Separation of Powers (Hardcover): Maxwell Cameron Strong Constitutions - Social-Cognitive Origins of the Separation of Powers (Hardcover)
Maxwell Cameron
R2,438 Discovery Miles 24 380 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The separation of powers is an idea with ancient origins, but nowadays it is often relegated to legal doctrine, public philosophy, or the history of ideas. Yet the concept is often evoked in debates on the "war " on terrorism, the use of emergency powers, or constitutional reform. So it is surprising that there have been few attempts to place the study of the separation of powers on a social scientific footing. To that end, this book makes a bold conjecture. It argues that the separation of powers emerged with the spread of literacy, became a central part of constitutional thought in the context of the Gutenberg revolution, and faces unprecedented challenges in our current era of electronic communication. The separation of powers is linked to social-cognitive changes associated with evolving media of communication. The essence of the argument is that constitutional states use texts to coordinate collective action, and they do so by creating governmental agencies with specific jurisdiction and competence over distinct types of power. The first, and most familiar to students of political science since Max Weber, is the power to make decisions backed by legally sanctioned coercion. Cameron highlights two other forms of power: the deliberative power to make procedurally legitimate laws, and the judicial power to interpret and apply laws in particular circumstances. The division of government into three such branches enables state officials and citizens to use written texts-legal codes and documents, including constitutions-along with unwritten rules and conventions to coordinate their activities on larger scales and over longer time horizons. Cameron argues that constitutional states are not weaker because their powers are divided. They are often stronger because they solve collective action problems rooted in speech and communication. The book is a must read for anyone interested in the separation of powers, its origin, evolution, and consequences.

Bringing Creative Teaching into the Young Learner Classroom (Paperback): Lynne Cameron, Penny McKay Bringing Creative Teaching into the Young Learner Classroom (Paperback)
Lynne Cameron, Penny McKay
R676 Discovery Miles 6 760 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Bringing Creative Teaching into the Young Learner Classroom helps you understand the learning needs of young learners, shows you what you can do and explains why it works.

Developing Management Skills - A Comprehensive Guide for Leaders (Paperback, 5th edition): James Carlopio, Graham Andrewartha,... Developing Management Skills - A Comprehensive Guide for Leaders (Paperback, 5th edition)
James Carlopio, Graham Andrewartha, David A. Whetten, Kim S. Cameron
R2,631 Discovery Miles 26 310 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
In Laudem Iustini Augusti Minoris (Hardcover): Flavius Cresconius Corippus In Laudem Iustini Augusti Minoris (Hardcover)
Flavius Cresconius Corippus; Volume editing by Averil Cameron
R9,795 Discovery Miles 97 950 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Athlone Press, 1976. Hard Cover. Book Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Thus. Dustwrapper is price-clipped.

A History of the Treatment of Renal Failure by Dialysis (Hardcover): J. Stewart Cameron A History of the Treatment of Renal Failure by Dialysis (Hardcover)
J. Stewart Cameron
R6,214 Discovery Miles 62 140 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book tells the extraordinary story of how the function of the first - and so far almost the only - human organ was replaced by a machine, and the "artificial kidney" entered medical and public folk-lore. A practical artificial kidney, or dialyser, came about by advances in science followed by the acquisition of new synthetic materials which made the application of these ideas possible. However it was the dedication and persistence of a number of talented pioneers who pressed ahead against professional opposition to achieve success, first in the treatment of temporary, recoverable kidney failure, and then permanent renal shut-down which made it a success. The apparent high cost and limited availability of this form of treatment immediately raised ethical questions which had never been questioned before, centering around equity of access to treatment, when and if treatment could be denied, and - worst of all - the agonising decision of when, once established, it should be stopped. Spiralling costs as the true number of people with kidney failure became evident raised major political and financial questions, which were addressed in different countries in different ways which reflected - but also helped change - patterns of how medical care is provided. In developed countries, the problem could be solved by allocating a disproportionate amount of money to the treatment of relatively few kidney patients, but in the developing world the cost of treatment still limits its availability, as it does all forms of modern health care. Nevertheless, today almost one million people world-wide are maintained alive following terminal kidney failure, two thirds of them by various forms of dialysis and the remainder bearing kidney transplants, almost always placed after a period on dialysis. The story is also the sum of the often heroic lives of these hundreds of thousands of patients, a few of whom have today been maintained alive and active for more than 35 years, and many of whom suffered known, but also unexpected complications as a result of their treatment.

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