Rose West was, on the face of it, a mother living with her family in a semi in Gloucester. But behind closed doors, she was a monstrous killer who, with husband Fred, killed at least a dozen women and girls, including her own daughter Heather, sixteen, and stepdaughter, Charmaine, eight.

Rose was sadistic as both a mother and killer, and all her victims as well as her own children were subjected to horrific sexual violence and torture. Rose did paid sex work in the family home with husband Fred peeping through the holes he had made in the wall and listening on an intercom. They modified the house to take in lodgers and then preyed on them, as well as other young women hitching a lift or waiting for a bus.

In 1972, aged seventeen, Caroline Owens, who had been hired as a nanny, was drugged, attacked and raped, but managed to escape. But she could not bring herself to testify, so the Wests remained free.

Two decades would pass before Rose’s dark secrets were discovered when nine of the victims’ bodies were dug up in the garden and beneath the cellar at the West’s home at 25 Cromwell Street. And now, three decades after this grim discovery, the workings of Rose West’s twisted mind remain as mysterious as who played what role in this husband-and-wife folie à deux.

Percy Tau grew up with seven siblings and a single mom in the mining town of Witbank. For Percy and his family, life is tough as their mother struggles to make ends meet. But there is one thing that brings the Tau boys together: soccer. At the Mmagobana Primary School, they quickly make a name for themselves on the soccer team.

Despite the boys’ enthusiasm for the game, Percy’s mom is against him playing soccer. She wants him to get a ‘real job’ – after all, she doesn’t want to see her son struggle in life. But Percy persists, and is invited to join the Sundowns Youth Academy. Here he meets Pitso Mosimane, the Sundowns coach who will teach him all about what it takes to become a professional footballer.

In March 2017 Percy’s life changes forever: he is called up to play for Bafana Bafana and is named as the leading goal-scorer of the season. But just when all is going so well … heartbreak: Percy’s brother is killed in a car crash. Old fears from his childhood come rushing back as his mother blames their misfortune on soccer. But, through it all, the family pull together in their support for one another.

Then, one day, a call comes: Percy is offered a position to play for Brighton – one of the biggest deals ever offered a South African footballer. What will the future hold for one of the brightest stars in South African soccer? Join us on this action-packed adventure in the Road to Glory series.

Cheslin roared with happiness as the final whistle blew in Yokohama. They were champions! Later, as his captain lifted the 2019 Rugby World Cup trophy into the air, he felt prouder than he'd ever been before - of himself, his team and his country.

Cheslin Kolbe tells the story of a kid from Kraaifontein, Cape Town, whose talent took him to international sports stardom, first to Toulouse, France, and eventually to the call-up that would change his life forever: to play for the Springbok 2019 World Cup squad. It's the heartwarming story of a small player with a big heart whose signature sidestep helped the Springboks win the World Cup trophy for South Africa.

Cheslin Kolbe is part of the "Road to Glory" series, which covers some of South Africa's sporting legends as they set out on their journeys to becoming national and international stars.

In the fifth book of the Road to Glory series, Jeremy Daniel shows us how Caster Semenya developed into a world-class athlete. Growing up in poverty in Limpopo, Caster's early experiences at school are marked by many ups and downs: while her friends and family accept her for who she is, she is constantly bullied for her appearance. But she discovers soccer and immerses herself in the game – even making the boys’ team. It is only after she enrols at the University of Pretoria that her life changes completely. Away from village life, she impresses on the track and is noticed as a talent, eventually meeting Coach Daniels in whom she finds a trainer and mentor. Battling controversy over her gender on the track and in the media, she nevertheless goes on to win gold at the 2016 Olympics, becoming an ambassador for South Africa.

My-my is Emma se spieelbeeld en hulle is beste, beste maatjies. In die maklike leesboek is daar vyf stories met Emma en My-my as hoofkarakters: In die eerste storie trek die gesin uit hulle woonstel na ‘n huis toe, en in die tweede gaan Emma na haar nuwe skool toe. Sy gaan ook kamp saam met Mamma en Pappa (maar waar is My-my dan?), en tydens ’n uitstappie na ‘n pretpark loop sy My-My op ’n baie eienaardige plek raak! In die laaste verhaal ontmoet Emma uiteindelik haar eie, vlees-en-bloed beste maatjie, Yoli. Sosialisering is ‘n baie belangrike en potensieel uitdagende vaardigheid wat kinders voor skool moet baasraak en in die grondslagfase moet oefen en versterk. Jong lesers kan saam met Emma leer hoe om maats te maak en ook hoe om meer simpatiek te wees teenoor maats wat nie so gemaklik sosialiseer nie. Maklik geskryf sodat beginnerlesers self kan lees, maar kan ewe goed as voorleesboek werk.

Kom stap in die voetspore van Suid-Afrika se grootste sporthelde!

Hierdie fantastiese nuwe reeks plaas die kollig op Suid-Afrikaanse sportlegendes se reis na nasionale en internasionale roem.

Geskryf spesifiek vir kinders nege jaar en ouer, vertel dit die opwindende stories van vyf sportsterre uit verskillende agtergronde wat almal supersterre geword het.

Ontdek hoe Siya Kolisi bo sy moeilike grootwordjare in die Oos-Kaap uitgestyg het om een van ons land se grootste rugbysterre te word.

Lees die inspirerende verhaal van die skoolseun AB de Villiers wat een van die grootste name in wêreldkrieket geword het.

Ontmoet Wayde van Niekerk, ’n skraal, tengerige seuntjie wat teen alle verwagtinge in ’n Olimpiese superster en een van die vinnigste mense op die planeet geword het.

Van sy kinderdae toe hy saam met sy broer straatkrieket voor die moskee in Tongaat gespeel het, tot ’n internasionale loopbaan as sportster wat die landskap van Suid-Afrikaanse krieket vir ewig verander het – maak kennis met die legendariese Hashim Amla.

Caster Semenya se skooljare was moeilik, maar sy het bo haar omstandighede uitgestyg en deesdae is sy ’n sportambassadeur vir ons land wat met ’n Olimpiese goue medalje spog.

Jong sportliefhebbers sal versot wees op hierdie fantastiese reeks biografieë oor van ons land se blinkste sportsterre!

Kom stap in die voetspore van Suid-Afrika se grootste sporthelde!

Hierdie fantastiese nuwe reeks plaas die kollig op Suid-Afrikaanse sportlegendes se reis na nasionale en internasionale roem.

Geskryf spesifiek vir kinders nege jaar en ouer, vertel dit die opwindende stories van vyf sportsterre uit verskillende agtergronde wat almal supersterre geword het.

Ontdek hoe Siya Kolisi bo sy moeilike grootwordjare in die Oos-Kaap uitgestyg het om een van ons land se grootste rugbysterre te word.

Lees die inspirerende verhaal van die skoolseun AB de Villiers wat een van die grootste name in wêreldkrieket geword het.

Ontmoet Wayde van Niekerk, ’n skraal, tengerige seuntjie wat teen alle verwagtinge in ’n Olimpiese superster en een van die vinnigste mense op die planeet geword het.

Van sy kinderdae toe hy saam met sy broer straatkrieket voor die moskee in Tongaat gespeel het, tot ’n internasionale loopbaan as sportster wat die landskap van Suid-Afrikaanse krieket vir ewig verander het – maak kennis met die legendariese Hashim Amla.

Caster Semenya se skooljare was moeilik, maar sy het bo haar omstandighede uitgestyg en deesdae is sy ’n sportambassadeur vir ons land wat met ’n Olimpiese goue medalje spog.

Jong sportliefhebbers sal versot wees op hierdie fantastiese reeks biografieë oor van ons land se blinkste sportsterre!

Kom stap in die voetspore van Suid-Afrika se grootste sporthelde!

Hierdie fantastiese nuwe reeks plaas die kollig op Suid-Afrikaanse sportlegendes se reis na nasionale en internasionale roem.

Geskryf spesifiek vir kinders nege jaar en ouer, vertel dit die opwindende stories van vyf sportsterre uit verskillende agtergronde wat almal supersterre geword het.

Ontdek hoe Siya Kolisi bo sy moeilike grootwordjare in die Oos-Kaap uitgestyg het om een van ons land se grootste rugbysterre te word.

Lees die inspirerende verhaal van die skoolseun AB de Villiers wat een van die grootste name in wêreldkrieket geword het.

Ontmoet Wayde van Niekerk, ’n skraal, tengerige seuntjie wat teen alle verwagtinge in ’n Olimpiese superster en een van die vinnigste mense op die planeet geword het.

Van sy kinderdae toe hy saam met sy broer straatkrieket voor die moskee in Tongaat gespeel het, tot ’n internasionale loopbaan as sportster wat die landskap van Suid-Afrikaanse krieket vir ewig verander het – maak kennis met die legendariese Hashim Amla.

Caster Semenya se skooljare was moeilik, maar sy het bo haar omstandighede uitgestyg en deesdae is sy ’n sportambassadeur vir ons land wat met ’n Olimpiese goue medalje spog.

Jong sportliefhebbers sal versot wees op hierdie fantastiese reeks biografieë oor van ons land se blinkste sportsterre!

‘AB hopped over the boundary rope and onto the field, grinning at the sight and sound of a packed Wanderers Stadium. He swung his bat from side to side and listened to the crowd roaring his name.’ So begins the wonderfully entertaining story of the rise to fame of one of South Africa’s favourite sporting stars. Written specifically for youngsters aged 10 –14, it takes the reader close to all the action, and the ups and downs.

AB was already building a name as a great schoolboy tennis and rugby player, but when he decided to focus on cricket the word spread quickly about a talent that could not be contained.

With two brothers a lot older than him, AB learned early how to play hard and never give up. In this inspiring story we watch as AB progresses through high school, then ’varsity, and learns how to play against the best. In his first Test series, AB struggles and wonders if he’s good enough to make it at this level. However, the outcome is an inspiration to sports fans and readers who love a good story.

Copia is Mimi's reflection in the bathroom mirror and they are best friends. In this easy reader we get to know Copia and Mimi through five stories: in the first they move from their flat into a house, then Mimi goes to her new school, and the family go camping together. Mimi is convinced Copia hasn’t come along, but then she finds Copia in a rather surprising place . . . In the fourth story Dad takes them to the funfair, and in the fifth Mimi finally makes a real friend, Yoli. The development of self-image and social skills are very important in the foundation phase. Mimi’s story will help young readers through this potentially difficult stage. This book can be used as a beginner reader, or for reading aloud to younger listeners who are not reading on their own yet.

Saving Simon by Tammy Watson (484 page - Historical / Suspense / Romance) Would you save a man's life if you believed that it meant keeping him safe for the rest of yours? This is the dilemma that Sarah finds herself in. After the murder of her parents, she is raised by an eccentric Chinese man who teaches her that if you 'snatch' someone from heaven you interfere with their destiny and must then protect them...forever. This would not be near the trouble if the man she ended up saving were not a British spy. His actions may very well drag England into America's 'War Between the States', which only further complicates her life. www.TammyWatson.com

The Lippolik Conundrum: Book One in The Conundrum Series by Kami Helm (270 Page - Young Adult / Sci Fi - Fantasy / Magic) On the night of Evy Henley's thirteenth birthday, her life is forever changed. She becomes cursed with strange powers solely because she is a descendant of the Lippoliks. For four generations, the superstitious Lippoliks have lived isolated and hidden, afflicted with odd powers from an untold source. Evy does not think that her life could get any more complicated, and then, she discovers a kangaroo in the woods with a purple butt. After that, her life spirals into an adventure of unimaginable proportions as her strange encounters get even stranger. When one of the Lippolik's own bloodline destroys the country and crowns himself King, Evy will have to unite a family that has isolated themselves for over a century. Together, they will have to battle a great evil who has gathered an army of Snake Pirates looking for trouble and enraged animal spies bent on revenge. www.ConundrumSeries.com

In an exciting departure from the Road to Glory script, Jeremy Daniel captures a single thrilling sporting moment in each of the lives of 20 South African sports stars.

Lungi Ngidi (Cricket); Quinton de Kock (Cricket); Akani Simbine (Sprinting); Faf de Klerk (Rugby); Ernst van Dyk (Wheelchair racing); Luvo Manyonga (Long jump); Kevin Anderson (Tennis); Cheslin Kolbe (Rugby); Chad le Clos (Swimming); Percy Tau (Soccer); Louis Oosthuizen (Golf); Lucas Radebe (Soccer); Josia Thugwane (Long-distance runner); Bongiwe Msomi (Netball); Caster Semanya (Athletics); Janine van Wyk (Women's soccer); Sunette Viljoen (Cricketer turned javelin thrower); Tatjana Schoenmaker (Swimming).

This is a moving story of the rise to fame from humble beginnings of one of South Africa’s most popular rugby stars, written specifically for young readers.

Early on in his life, Siya discovered that rugby could be his route out of the grinding poverty in which he had grown up in the Eastern Cape. He worked hard, made sure he was noticed and managed to secure a scholarship to the prestigious Grey High School. But he had to adapt quickly to a world he had never encountered, while keeping his roots in the community that he knew and loved.

His hard work and natural ability saw him moving to Cape Town to join the Stormers, trying to break into the Springbok team, and learning to adjust to life at the top of the game that is a national obsession.

Siya Kolisi is part of the ‘Road to Glory’ series, which covers some of South Africa’s sporting legends as they set out on their journeys to becoming national and international stars.