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In the early 1990's the Norwood Rapist and serial killer was on the loose, sending a suburb of women into terror. In a deadly game of cat and mouse, echoing Clarice and Hannibal Lector in Silence of The Lambs, Lazarus is used by the police as a decoy to hunt Geldenhyus who has terrorised the JHB suburb of Norwood. It becomes extremely personal – the hunter hunting the hunted.
Set in the newsroom of the predigital era, the gruesome story was competing with some of the hugest headlines in our transition to democracy. Written as a riveting behind-the-headlines true crime memoir with a most unusual twist, the book explores fascinating newsroom ethics and questionable police procedures while delving into the power relationship between a reporter, an editor and a serial killer.
If we are to believe that journalists should shape the news – not make the news – Lazarus breaks just about every rule in the newsroom guide book as she becomes increasingly obsessed with Geldenhyus.
Whetsho-otsile Joseph (Joe) Seremane is the founding federal chair of the Democratic Alliance in South Africa. Joe’s story spans six decades and tells of a visionary who survived incarceration at Robben Island, exile to Bophuthatswana and further incarceration at Fort Glamorgan.
Joe starts out as a champion of the banned People’s Africanist Congress but gradually develops a more holistic viewpoint. He concludes that he can contribute to the new democracy by helping to swell the ranks of the opposition. Eventually, in 2002, Joe finds his way to the Democratic Alliance as their founding federal chair. Hurt and disappointment come his way as he is seen as a traitor and a coconut by erstwhile
comrades and co-prisoners.
As democracy in his beloved homeland starts to shed its skin of idealism and hope, he has to grapple with grave personal loss and a compelling question: Who is the enemy really?
In his foreword Tony Leon, erstwhile leader of the DA, notes: "I commend Fly the Tattered Dream Coat, both for its deep dive into this country’s history-in-the-making and the human story it describes of one of the more significant but underappreciated fighters for South Africa’s freedom."
In this engaging and authentic record of Joe’s storied careers and background, Dr Maske recounts Joe’s presence in my life at both its happiest and saddest…
There’s a hierarchy to fame – from the Real Celebs who sell their skills as actors and singers, to the Professionally Pretty (the garnish to any occasion), the Hashtag Hustlers, who range from influencers to the social media savvy, to the Hopeless Hangers-On. Everyone has their place in the ecosystem, and knowing your place in that hierarchy is half the fame game won.
For three young women in Joburg, the new age of internet celebrity presents them with obstacles, opportunities, opulence and a chance at fame, fortune and fierce fashion.
LIN
Through sheer ambition and force of will, Lin has rebranded her entire existence. She’s shrugged off her past to fully embrace a new identity: Linfluencer, the high-end influencer whose Outfits Of The Day are obsessively followed by every budding fashionista with a blossoming social media addiction.
LEBO
Then there’s Lebo, who has only ever known a life of fame – real fame – as the former child prodigy behind TV phenomenon Sedi Star. Everyone grew up watching her every move, but now, as she’s grown up, the work, roles and offers have evaporated. But her penchant for scandal, controversy and social media squabbles have kept her in the headlines.
MBALI
And finally there’s South Africa’s reigning Queen of Gossip: Mbali. The entertainment site she runs with an iron fist is known for breaking the hottest news – and the odd celebrity career. With the Hashtag Hustle threatening her media empire, how will she continue to keep her readers enthralled?
As Lin, Lebo and Mbali jostle to take their places in the fame hierarchy, their ambitions, aspirations and agendas collide. Their wins and woes not only affect one another, but can mean that they either individually rise or collectively crumble. Will Lin’s past threaten her future? Will Lebo’s (self-)sabotage prevent her return to the top? Will Mbali’s reign as the Queen of Gossip continue – or reach a dead end? The choices they make can balance or break their entire ecosystem.
All 26 episodes from series 1-4 plus the 2009 special and the 2010
Christmas special of the ITV comedy drama set in Benidorm's
all-inclusive resort of Solano. The show follows the holiday antics
of a group of first-time British holidaymakers, aka 'chavellers' -
along with seasoned regulars - as they try to make the most of
their time in the land of the 'authentic British menu'. Johnny
Vegas stars as Geoff Maltby, aka 'The Oracle'.
All 20 episodes from series 1-3 plus the 2009 special of the ITV
comedy drama set in Benidorm's all-inclusive resort of Solano. The
show follows the holiday antics of a group of first-time British
holidaymakers, aka 'chavellers' - along with seasoned regulars - as
they try to make the most of their time in the land of the
'authentic British menu'. Johnny Vegas stars as Geoff Maltby, aka
'The Oracle'.
A masterpiece of war reportage, The Morning They Came for Us bears
witness to one of the most brutal internecine conflicts in recent
history. Drawing from years of experience covering Syria for Vanity
Fair, Newsweek, and the front page of the New York Times,
award-winning journalist Janine di Giovanni chronicles a nation on
the brink of disintegration, all written through the perspective of
ordinary people. With a new epilogue, what emerges is an
unflinching picture of the horrific consequences of armed conflict,
one that charts an apocalyptic but at times tender story of life in
a jihadist war zone. The result is an unforgettable testament to
resilience in the face of nihilistic human debasement.
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NeurodiVERSE (Paperback)
Janine Booth, Kate Fox, Rob Steventon, Paul Neads
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R266
Discovery Miles 2 660
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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A unique poetry anthology about the neurodivergent experience by
neurodivergent writers. 'Neurodivergence' is a variance in
cognitive or neurological function from that considered 'typical'
or 'normal'. This collection provides a powerful and diverse
representation, with positive, authentic and progressive
portrayals. Featuring over fifty contributors from the UK and
across the world, and eight specific sections with introductory
notes about definitions, issues and societal perceptions,
NeurodiVERSE is open to all who wish to learn about neurodiversity
and to all lovers of poetry.
The Big South African Hair Book is a celebration of #NaturalHair and
an exploration of the South African #NaturalHair community. Part peek
into what’s causing generations of women to ditch chemical relaxers,
and part practical haircare guide, this book is an indispensable
companion for everyone from the curl-curious to #NaturalHair veterans.
The Natural Hair movement is a global phenomenon. Women are rejecting
decades-long pressure to straighten and manipulate their hair and are,
instead, embracing the way their hair grows out of their heads –
celebrating their curls and coils.
Hilarious, heart-warming and hair-volutionary, this book, a first of
its kind on South African shelves, is filled with advice, tried and
tested tricks and tips and haircare testimonials from some of the
country’s biggest hair influencers, scientists, stylists, haircare
brand owners and other experts.
This book is for you if you are:
- Curl-curious and looking to embrace your natural hair, but
don’t want to wade through endless YouTube tutorials and blog posts;
- A veteran naturalista interested in a refresher on the
basics and renewed inspo to unlock your own #HairGoals;
- Wondering what happened to your hairline or dealing with
postpartum shedding;
- Parenting a child with different textured hair than yours;
- Interested in becoming a natural hair entrepreneur.
Journalist Janine Jellars takes us on a fun, funny, no-judgements
journey from creamy crack addiction to 'fro freedom.
'Finally, a book that dismantles decades upon decades of
black women’s hair misconceptions! Janine Jellars’ conversational tone
and non-prescriptive insights nudge readers in the direction of happy,
healthy natural hair!' – Kemong Mopedi
'Similar experiences between Janine and I remind me that black
identity/black culture is inextricably wound up in one’s hair. Hair is
political, it’s complex, complicated and beautiful. Timely and
relevant!' – Masasa Mbangeni"
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
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Barnave
Jules Gabriel Janin
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R2,105
R1,998
Discovery Miles 19 980
Save R107 (5%)
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