Fish knows lives

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days What's the truth behind the old adage that goldfish have a three-second memory? Do fishes think? Can they recognize the humans who peer back at them from above the surface of the water? Myth-busting biologist and animal behaviour expert Jonathan Balcombe takes us under the sea, through streams and estuaries to the other side of the aquarium glass to answer these questions and more. He upends our assumptions, revealing that fish are far from the unfeeling, dead-eyed feeding machines so many of us assume them to be. They are, in fact, sentient, aware, social and even Machiavellian - in other words, rather like us. What a Fish Knows draws on the latest science to present a fresh look at these remarkable creatures in all their breathtaking diversity and beauty. Teeming with insights and exciting discoveries, it offers a thoughtful appraisal of our relationships with fish and inspires us to take a more enlightened view of the planet's increasingly imperilled marine life. What a Fish Knows will forever change how we see our aquatic cousins - the pet goldfish included. Features Summary `Balcombe vividly shows that fish have feelings and deserve consideration and protection like other sentient beings' - His Holiness the Dalai Lama Author Jonathan Balcombe Publisher Oneworld Publications Release date 20170921 Pages 288 ISBN 1-78607-209-2 ISBN 13 978-1-78607-209-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Features Author Jonathan Balcombe Publisher Scientific American Books Release date 20160606 Pages 288 ISBN 0-374-28821-6 ISBN 13 978-0-374-28821-1

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 10 working days International best-selling children’s classic reprinted after 53 years. Deep in the sea there lives a happy school of little fish. Their watery world is full of wonders, but there is also danger, and the little fish are afraid to come out of hiding... until Swimmy comes along. Swimmy shows his friends how – with ingenuity and team work – they can overcome any danger. With its graceful text and stunning artwork, this Caldecott Honor Book deserves a place on every child’s shelf. Features Summary Deep in the sea there lives a happy school of little fish. Their watery world is full of wonders, but there is also danger, and the little fish are afraid to come out of hiding... Author Leo Lionni Publisher Jacana Media Release date 20161001 Pages 32 ISBN 1-4314-2450-1 ISBN 13 978-1-4314-2450-4

About Nina Todd Has Gone Nina Todd is not the sort of person you'd notice - and that's the way she likes it. She lives a quiet life: dull job, dependable boyfriend, no disruptions. When Nina meets Rupert in a hotel, it leads to an empty adulterous encounter that she'd rather forget. But it soon becomes clear that Rupert won't. Is it pure infatuation, or something more sinister? Who is Rupert, and what is the power he holds over her? And who is Nina Todd? Reviews “'Glaister makes you feel you are there, and makes you wish for almost anywhere else'” –  Daily Telegraph “'A natural storyteller who knows how to keep the reader turning the pages'” –  Independent “'This is a first-rate psychological thriller and Glaister sustains the edginess to the end'” –  Mail on Sunday “'Glaister is an expert plotter and her story has a chilling plausibility... a story whose message will linger long after the book is closed'” –  Scotsman - See more at: http://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/nina-todd-has-gone-9781408842645/#sthash.72SPuu4H.dpuf About Nina Todd Has Gone Nina Todd is not the sort of person you'd notice - and that's the way she likes it. She lives a quiet life: dull job, dependable boyfriend, no disruptions. When Nina meets Rupert in a hotel, it leads to an empty adulterous encounter that she'd rather forget. But it soon becomes clear that Rupert won't. Is it pure infatuation, or something more sinister? Who is Rupert, and what is the power he holds over her? And who is Nina Todd? Reviews “'Glaister makes you feel you are there, and makes you wish for almost anywhere else'” –  Daily Telegraph “'A natural storyteller who knows how to keep the reader turning the pages'” –  Independent “'This is a first-rate psychological thriller and Glaister sustains the edginess to the end'” –  Mail on Sunday “'Glaister is an expert plotter and her story has a chilling plausibility... a story whose message will linger long after the book is closed'” –  Scotsman - See more at: http://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/nina-todd-has-gone-9781408842645/#sthash.72SPuu4H.dpuf "Nina Todd has gone" Book by Lesley Glaister In excellent condition   Description: Nina Todd is not the sort of person you'd notice - and that's the way she likes it. She lives a quiet life: dull job, dependable boyfriend, no disruptions. When Nina meets Rupert in a hotel, it leads to an empty adulterous encounter that she'd rather forget. But it soon becomes clear that Rupert won't. Is it pure infatuation, or something more sinister? Who is Rupert, and what is the power he holds over her? And who is Nina Todd?   "A gritty psychological thriller... this book will keep you up until the early hours" Easy Living "A gripping page-turner" Cosmopolitan     About Nina Todd Has Gone Nina Todd is not the sort of person you'd notice - and that's the way she likes it. She lives a quiet life: dull job, dependable boyfriend, no disruptions. When Nina meets Rupert in a hotel, it leads to an empty adulterous encounter that she'd rather forget. But it soon becomes clear that Rupert won't. Is it pure infatuation, or something more sinister? Who is Rupert, and what is the power he holds over her? And who is Nina Todd? Reviews “'Glaister makes you feel you are there, and makes you wish for almost anywhere else'” –  Daily Telegraph “'A natural storyteller who knows how to keep the reader turning the pages'” –  Independent “'This is a first-rate psychological thriller and Glaister sustains the edginess to the end'” –  Mail on Sunday “'Glaister is an expert plotter and her story has a chilling plausibility... a story whose message will linger long after the book is closed'” –  Scotsman - See more at: http://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/nina-todd-has-gone-9781408842645/#sthash.72SPuu4H.dpuf  

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days In a society steeped in tradition, Princess Lia's life follows a preordained course. As First Daughter, she is expected to have the revered gift of sight - but she doesn't - and she knows her parents are perpetrating a sham when they arrange her marriage to secure an alliance with a neighbouring kingdom - to a prince she has never met. On the morning of her wedding, Lia flees to a distant village. She settles into a new life, intrigued when two mysterious and handsome strangers arrive - and unaware that one is the jilted prince and the other an assassin sent to kill her. Deception abounds, and Lia finds herself on the brink of unlocking perilous secrets - even as she finds herself falling in love. Features Summary Princess Lia's life follows a preordained course. She is expected to have the revered gift of sight - but she doesn't - and she knows her parents are perpetrating a sham when they arrange her marriage to secure an alliance with a neighbouring kingdom - to a prince she has never met... Author Mary E. Pearson Publisher Square Fish Release date 20150602 Pages 489 ISBN 1-250-06315-9 ISBN 13 978-1-250-06315-1

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 24 hours THE RUNAWAY SUNDAY TIMES NO.1 BESTSELLER AND THRILLER OF THE YEAR, NOW A MAJOR FILM STARRING EMILY BLUNT. "Really great suspense novel. Kept me up most of the night. The alcoholic narrator is dead perfect". (Stephen King). Rachel catches the same commuter train every morning. She knows it will wait at the same signal each time, overlooking a row of back gardens. She's even started to feel like she knows the people who live in one of the houses. 'Jess and Jason', she calls them. Their life - as she sees it - is perfect. If only Rachel could be that happy. And then she sees something shocking. It's only a minute until the train moves on, but it's enough. Now everything's changed. Now Rachel has a chance to become a part of the lives she's only watched from afar. Now they'll see; she's much more than just the girl on the train... Features Summary Rachel catches the same commuter train every morning. She knows it will wait at the same signal each time, overlooking a row of back gardens. She's even started to feel like she knows the people who live in one of the houses... Author Paula Hawkins Publisher Black Swan Release date 20160503 Pages 408 ISBN 1-78416-110-1 ISBN 13 978-1-78416-110-1

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Piggy lives in a large house with Thomas. Thomas knows exactly what Piggy needs. But a chance meeting with a wild pig changes everything, and Piggy finds out what lies outside the four walls, beyond the fence. A gentle book about freedom and friendship. Features Summary Piggy lives in a large house with Thomas. Thomas knows exactly what Piggy needs. But a chance meeting with a wild pig changes everything, and Piggy finds out what lies outside the four walls... Author Maria Gulemetova (Author), Maria Gulemetova (Illustrator) Publisher Child's Play (International) Release date 20180328 Pages 36 ISBN 1-84643-931-0 ISBN 13 978-1-84643-931-5

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days How far would you go to provide for your child? Adam Shaw is dying, and knows he'll leave his disabled son with nothing. His solution? Rob a bank. It's no surprise that things go wrong. What is surprising is that when another customer is accidentally shot, no one in the bank is in a hurry to hand Adam over to the police. There's the manager who's desperate to avoid an audit, the security guard with a serious grudge, and the woman who knows exactly how bad the victim really was...Eight people, twelve hours, one chance to cover up a murder. But it's not just the police they have to fool. When many lives intersect, the results can be explosive. Features Summary Adam Shaw is dying, and knows he'll leave his disabled son with nothing. His solution? Rob a bank. It's no surprise that things go wrong. What is surprising is that when another customer is accidentally shot... Author Steven Savile Publisher Titan Books Ltd Release date 20170311 Pages 400 ISBN 1-78329-791-3 ISBN 13 978-1-78329-791-7

Illustrator: Matt Buckingham Publisher: Tiger Tales (2006) ISBN-10: 1589250591 ISBN-13: 9781589250598 Condition: Very Good. Light wear to edges and corners. Still a very good copy. Binding: Softcover Pages: 32 Dimensions: 25.0 x 25.0 x 0.3 cm +++ illustrated by Matt Buckingham +++ Far below the waves, a little fish named Stanley lives with his school, and they are the brightest, sparkliest fish of the deep dark sea. One morning, Stanley wakes up late and the reef is strangely quiet. Stanley decides to diligently search for his friends and meets other ocean creatures, including the Big Shark in this underwater adventure.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Somewhere along the way, we got distracted. As much as we multitask, love our devices and feel like we're in control, deep down we know that something is off. Shortened attention spans, declines in critical thinking, lack of sleep, self-doubt and decreased creativity are just some of the effects coming to light in an age of digital distraction. It's time to reclaim our lives. It's time to take control. Lifescale is a journey of self-discovery and growth. It's about getting back into balance and remastering our destinies. Author Brian Solis knows first-hand. He struggled with distraction and all of its ill-effects. To get his life back, he developed a set of techniques, exercises, and thought experiments designed to tame the chaos, and positively and productively navigate our day-to-day lives. Instead of falling victim to the never-ending cycle of newsfeeds, Likes, addictive apps, and boredom scrolling (aka the endless scroll), we can learn to manage our time and inspire our own lives in a way that will bring meaning back--without sacrificing the benefits that our devices bring us. In Lifescale, Brian has done the legwork to pull together scientific findings and practical tools into one book. Readers--especially those who are distracted--will connect with the humor, pathos, and inspiration inside. Using this book's simple but powerful lessons, we can: Identify sources of distraction and turn attention toward creativity and productivity Understand and resist the manipulative techniques that turn us into digital addicts Find meaning and purpose to guide our time in more meaningful ways Visualize future success to successfully dive into deep work and stop procrastinating Break bad habits, establish rituals, and establish routines that help you achieve goals Nurture imagination and learn to express ourselves more artistically Maximize productivity with simple but effective strategies Focus for extended periods and make breaks more restorative Foster a strong sense of purpose in life and identify the steps needed to bring it to life every day Smile more and build self-esteem With the renewed perspective Lifescale offers, we can finally learn to prioritize what matters, and live our digital and physical lives with intention and true happiness. Features Summary Somewhere along the way, we got distracted. As much as we multitask, love our devices and feel like we're in control, deep down we know that something is off... Author Brian Solis Publisher John Wiley & Sons Release date 20190215 Pages 304 ISBN 1-119-53586-7 ISBN 13 978-1-119-53586-7

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days The story of everywoman's emotional and spiritual journey, helping her release stored up false hopes and preconceived notions by replacing them with the wonderful reality God is weaving into her life. Every morning we face the day with a set of expectations about how things will or should be. Author Paula Rinehart says, "The oddest part about our mental images is that we don't know they are there until the video of our lives plays out in a different fashion." Offering a radical shift in perspective, Paula guides readers to a fresh discovery that the story of our lives may look vastly different than what we anticipated-but that it's a good thing. Better Than My Dreams charts a course that enables a woman to jettison her old baggage and to discover that what God is creating might be better than she ever dreamed for herself, where fellowship with Christ, rather than fulfillment of dreams, is the real prize. This deeper awareness, that God knows what He's doing with our lives, allows us to truly let go and enjoy the trip as we learn to live, love, and embrace whatever comes. Better Than My Dreams helps women: face their fear of disappointment deal with life's disturbing interruptions own their own stuff find the freedom to love difficult people Features Summary From a husband and family to a career with travel, today's women have an array of dreams. But what happens when great expectations turn into discouraging letdowns after years of effort? Author Paula Rinehart Publisher Thomas Nelson Publishers Release date 20071014 Pages 256 ISBN 0-8499-1867-7 ISBN 13 978-0-8499-1867-4

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 24 hours The Art Of War - Sun Tzu Sun Tzu was one of the greatest army generals who ever lived. He wrote The Art of War in the fifth century BC and yet his words are still resoundingly relevant to our modern lives. His writings on aspects of warfare from the laying of plans to the tactics and psychology of manoeuvering an army, to the proper use of spies, resonate for us in today's world of cut-throat, ruthless business. With James Clavell's insightful foreword and notes, this classic is widely seen as a necessity on the bookshelf of military leaders and boardroom executives alike. Wealth And Power: China's Long March To The Twenty-First Century - Orville Schell & John Delury By now everyone knows the basic facts of China's rise to pre-eminence over the past three decades. But how did this erstwhile sleeping giant finally manage to arrive at its current phase of dynamic growth? How did a century-long succession of failures to change somehow culminate in the extraordinary dynamism of China today? By examining the lives of eleven influential officials, writers, activists and leaders whose contributions helped create modern China, Wealth and Power addresses these questions. This fascinating survey moves from the lead-up to the first Opium War through to contemporary opposition to single-party rule. Along the way, we meet titans of Chinese history, intellectuals and political figures. By unwrapping the intellectual antecedents of today's resurgent China, Orville Schell and John Delury supply much-needed insight into the country's tortured progression from nineteenth-century decline to twenty-first-century boom. By looking backward into the past to understand forces at work for hundreds of years, they help us understand China today and the future that this singular country is helping shape for all of us. Features Summary The Art Of War - Sun Tzu Sun Tzu was one of the greatest army generals who ever lived. He wrote The Art of War in the fifth century BC and yet his words are still resoundingly relevant to our modern lives... Publisher Little, Brown ISBN 13 2000561423643

Used book in good conditio n,has a white sticker on inner page (1994) A tangled, touching story of love, loss and misunderstanding from the No. 1 bestselling author.Kit McMahon lives in the small Irish town of Lough Glass, where everyone knows everyone; children who walk to school together grow up and become sweethearts and marry, people gossip and grumble and dream their lives away. For it is a place where change comes slowly. Until one day, beautiful, mysterious Helen McMahon disappears, presumed drowned in the lake, and then the gossip runs wild. The consequences for Helen's husband, her son, but above all for her daughter, Kit, are unimaginable and will leave not one of their lives unchanged.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 6 - 13 working days 'I don't care what else you've seen in the bookstore today. Read this one' - Kevin Hearne 'I enjoyed the hell out of it' - Patrick Rothfuss Nettie Lonesome lives in a land of hard people and hard ground dusted with sand. She's a half-breed who dresses like a boy, raised by folks who don't call her a slave but use her like one. She knows of nothing else. That is, until the day a stranger attacks her. When nothing, not even a sickle to the eye can stop him, Nettie stabs him through the heart with a chunk of wood and he turns to black sand. And just like that, Nettie can see. But her newfound sight is a blessing and a curse. Even if she doesn't understand what's under her own skin, she can sense what everyone else is hiding - at least physically. The world is full of evil, and now she knows the source of all the sand in the desert. Haunted by the spirits, Nettie has no choice but to set out on a quest that might lead her to find her true kin...if the monsters along the way don't kill her first A rich, dark fantasy of destiny, death and the supernatural world hiding beneath the surface. Features Summary A rich, dark fantasy of destiny, death and the supernatural world hiding beneath the surface. Author Lila Bowen Publisher Orbit Release date 20151029 Pages 368 ISBN 0-356-50656-8 ISBN 13 978-0-356-50656-2

Softcover. English. South African Literary Journal NPC. Winter 2017. 92pp. New. Book No: 466065 In this issue: An Interview with Fred Khumalo by Sindiswa Busuku-Mathese Poetry Sidney Clouts, Poetry is death cast out Kelwyn Sole, In the web Shubnum Khan, Turning back: eight moments Joan Hambidge, Skering en inslag / Federico fellini Stan Galloway, Agulhas, No desertion, Leaded glass Shirley Marais, The soft green silver of the fish across her brow / The psychopath as guest / Advice for long-term relationships Athol Williams, Breakfast with the president / Mother¿s routine Megan Ross, Fishing for sharks at midnight / Second sight Attila Jósef translated by Iván Kovács, Golden ears of wheat / The brave / It is not I who am shouting Emma Paulet, Film/Fight club / Wilderness Hendrik J. Botha, Net tussen ons / Voor die reën Rizwan Ahktar, Promenade William Harding, The cat is mad Cecily Camera, Framed woman / OK, was it? Charl J. F. Cilliers, Darkness comes suddenly / To all things passing Chrisopher Kudyahakudadirwe, A love poem for Harare Gail Dendy, It is good Prose David Medalie, The Secret Knows Nadia Kamies, The Making of Martha Carol Leff, Shades of Indigo Michael Wessels, A Walk Through Ladakh Artwork Nina Torr, White Whale / Safekeeping / Ewewig / How did I get here? To purchase this issue (R120), click the button below: Shipping Address * Line 1 Line 2 * City * Province * Country * Postal Code Pay Now New Contrast 177 Cover NEW CONTRAST 177 - AUTUMN 2017! In this issue: Poetry Ruth Miller, Mantis Cornelia Rohde, The Struggle / A nest in the sky Maya Wegerif, Bluegum trees / Who are these women? Lindi-Ann Hewitt-Coleman, contemplating confession / rapture / speaking here Fourie Botha, Cow¿s Skull with Calico Roses / Born-again / Krappegesang Peter Merrington, Bauermalerei Christine Coates, A moment at the bus stop / Early New Year C J (Jonty) Driver, Seasonal variations on a double theme Adré Marshall, Boy on a beach / Stick¿em! Heidi Henning, Memory Matthew James Friday, Damn Defoe Sihle Ntuli, in labour Lana Bella, Returnable verge of beginning David Copeland, Pastoral Tariro Ndoro, Hollering Louella Sullivan, For Kohan Len Verwey, survivors / in shambles the estate Anette Snyckers, Verdwaald Vangile Gantsho, an old woman whispers / the first time i sleep over Prose Jana Du Plessis, South African Women Sanelisiwe Nyaba, The Cancer Pravasan Pillay, The Fence Jo-Ann Bekker, Separate Schedules Iqraa Daniels, Sabbir Eugenie Freed, Stone Children Artwork David Griessel, Sir Kenneth Sharpton / The Mad Chasseur David Griessel, Hedgemoth with Candle / The Aloe Gods