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Major prize winner - Looks brand new and unread to me. >>>   The novel’s reception has been highly favorable.    The New York Times, has called it "a daring and remarkable novel, a novel that not only opens a frightening window on the mysterious kingdom of  North Korea, but one that also excavates the very meaning of love and sacrifice."The Wall Street Journal  said “stylistic panache, technical daring, moral weight and an uncanny sense of the current moment combine in 'The Orphan Master's Son', the single best work of fiction published in 2012.” The New Inquiry,  called the book "one of those rare works of high ambition that follow through on all of its promises... it examines both the Orwellian horrors of life in the DPRK and the voyeurism of Western media."  Washington Post  called the novel “an audacious act of imagination.”  In the  New York Times, Christopher R. Beha called it “an ingeniously plotted adventure tha t feels much shorter than its roughly 450 pages.  Awards and honors 2012  National Book Critics Circle Award, finalist 2013 The Morning News Tournament of Books, winner 2013  Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, winner 2013  Dayton Literary Peace Prize, winner fiction 2013  ALA Notable lists  American Library Association Notable Book Award. 2013  California Book Award, gold medal *N.B.*   If you buy more books from me you only pay R 6 postage each on the additional books – see what else I have to offer, it might be worth your while.  

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Ventures is a six-level, standards-based ESL series for adult-education ESL. Designed for use with the Ventures series, Transitions motivates low-advanced learners by developing the unique skills for success in either the workplace or college. An easy-to-use format combined with a collaborative learning approach makes this material engaging for both teachers and students, and improves learner persistence. A standards-based curriculum insures high levels of interest thanks to challenging readings and rigorous vocabulary development. Listening lessons in the form of lectures and presentations develop valuable note-taking, summarizing, and critical-thinking skills. Thorough explanations of practical grammar points make lessons easier to teach and quicker for your students to master. Features Summary Ventures is a six-level, standards-based ESL series for adult-education ESL. Author Donna Price (Author), K. Lynn Savage (Author), Gretchen Bitterlin (Author), Dennis Johnson (Author), Sylvia Ramirez (Author) Publisher Cambridge UniversityPress Release date 20100906 Pages 112 ISBN 0-521-18613-7 ISBN 13 978-0-521-18613-1

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days 'A sumptuous garden maze of a novel' Kirkus Reviews They say a tiger that devours too many humans can take the form of a man and walk among us... In 1930s colonial Malaya, a dissolute British doctor receives a surprise gift of an eleven-year-old Chinese houseboy. Sent as a bequest from an old friend, young Ren has a mission: to find his dead master's severed finger and reunite it with his body. Ren has forty-nine days, or else his master's soul will roam the earth forever. Ji Lin, an apprentice dressmaker, moonlights as a dancehall girl to pay her mother's debts. One night, Ji Lin's dance partner leaves her with a gruesome souvenir that leads her on a crooked, dark trail. As time runs out for Ren's mission, a series of unexplained deaths occur amid rumours of tigers who turn into men. In their journey to keep a promise and discover the truth, Ren and Ji Lin's paths will cross in ways they will never forget. Captivating and lushly written, The Night Tiger explores the rich world of servants and masters, ancient superstition and modern ambition, sibling rivalry and unexpected love. Woven through with Chinese folklore and a tantalizing mystery, this novel is a page-turner of the highest order. Features Summary A captivating and magical story set in 1930s Malaysia about a dancehall girl and an orphan boy who are brought together by a series of unexplained deaths and an old Chinese superstition about men who turn into tigers. Author Yangsze Choo Publisher Quercus Publishing Release date 20190131 Pages 480 ISBN 1-78747-045-8 ISBN 13 978-1-78747-045-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days A beautiful edition of this classic retelling by master storyteller Michael Morpurgo, with glorious illustrations by Emma Chichester Clark. In the town of Hamelin, the rich and greedy live like kings and queens while the poor and sick scavenge rubbish tips for scraps. A lame orphan boy tells the classic tale of how a plague of rats takes over the town and how a fantastic piper offers to rid Hamelin of its rats for a single gold coin, then lures away the town's children when the greedy mayor breaks his word. Masterfully weaving contemporary social and environmental themes into a gripping tale, and celebrating it with breath-taking illustrations, former British Children's Laureate Michael Morpurgo and illustrator Emma Chichester Clark team up to create a compelling new take on this timeless story. Features Summary A beautiful edition of this classic retelling by master storyteller Michael Morpurgo, with glorious illustrations by Emma Chichester Clark. Author Michael Morpurgo (Author), Emma Chichester-Clark (Illustrator) Publisher Walker Books Ltd Release date 20160731 Pages 112 ISBN 1-4063-6900-4 ISBN 13 978-1-4063-6900-7

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP 5 BESTSELLING AUTHOR! 'When it comes to creating characters that are believable, loveable and engaging, Milly strides comfortably to the head of the pack' Heat When Connie discovers that Jimmy Diamond, her husband of more than twenty years, is planning to leave her for his office junior, her world is turned upside down. Determined to salvage her pride, she resolves to get her own back. Along with Della, Jimmy's right-hand woman at his cleaning firm, Diamond Shine, and the cleaners who meet at the Sunflower Cafe, she'll make him wish he had never underestimated her. Then Connie meets the charming Brandon Locke, a master chocolatier, whose kindness starts to melt her soul. Can the ladies of the Sunflower Cafe help Connie scrub away the hurt? And can Brandon make her trust again? Recommended by readers of Good Housekeeping Features Summary Love, laughter, friendship and chocolate. The heartwarming new novel from Sunday Times top 10 bestseller, Milly Johnson Author Milly Johnson Publisher Simon & Schuster Release date 20150618 Pages 513 ISBN 1-4711-4046-6 ISBN 13 978-1-4711-4046-4

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 15 working days From the author of ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE, a collection of stories about memory: the source of meaning and coherence in our lives, the fragile thread that connects us to ourselves and to others. In the luminous title story, a young boy in South Africa comes to possess an old woman's secret, a piece of the past with the power to redeem a life. In `The River Nemunas', a teenaged orphan moves from Kansas to Lithuania, and discovers a world in which myth becomes real. And in `Afterworld,' a woman who escaped the Holocaust is haunted by visions of her childhood friends in Germany, yet finds solace in the tender ministrations of her grandson. The stories in Memory Wall show us how we figure the world, and show Anthony Doerr to be a master of the form. Features Summary From the author of ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE, a collection of stories about memory: the source of meaning and coherence in our lives, the fragile thread that connects us to ourselves and to others. Author Anthony Doerr Publisher Fourth Estate Release date 20120101 Pages 243 ISBN 0-00-736772-4 ISBN 13 978-0-00-736772-6

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 13 working days Skip the basics and delve right into Visual Studio 2017 advanced features and tools Professional Visual Studio 2017 is the industry-favorite guide to getting the most out of Microsoft's primary programming technology. From touring the new UI to exploiting advanced functionality, this book is designed to help professional developers become more productive. A unique IDE-centric approach provides a clear path through the typical workflow while exploring the nooks and crannies that can make your job easier. Visual Studio 2017 includes a host of features aimed at improving developer productivity and UI, and this book covers them all with clear explanation, new figures, and expert insight. Whether you're new to VS or just upgrading, this all-inclusive guide is an essential resource to keep within arm's reach. Visual Studio 2017 fixes the crucial issues that kept professionals from adopting VS 2015, and includes new features and tools that streamline the developer's job. This book provides the straightforward answers you need so you can get up to speed quickly and get back to work. * Master the core functionality of Visual Studio 2017 * Dig into the tools that make writing code easier * Tailor the environment to your workflow, not the other way around * Work your way through configuration, debugging, building, deployment, customizing, and more Microsoft is changing their release cadence it's only been about two years since the last release so developers need to quickly get a handle on new tools and features if they hope to remain productive. The 2017 release is designed specifically to help you get more done, in less time, with greater accuracy and attention to detail. If you're ready to get acquainted, Professional Visual Studio 2017 is your ideal guide. Features Summary Skip the basics and delve right into Visual Studio 2017 advanced features and tools Professional Visual Studio 2017 is the industry-favorite guide to getting the most out of Microsoft's primary programming technology. Author Bruce Johnson Publisher John Wiley & Sons Release date 20171106 Pages 960 ISBN 1-119-40458-4 ISBN 13 978-1-119-40458-3

When everyone at the Channel Nine Studios including Angela and her parents is held hostage by A.J. the Master Shot, it's up the Star Striker to save them. Find out how Star Striker succeeds in the third issue of this exciting comic series! by Gabriel Johnson (Author) Shipping Weight: 4.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Paperback: 30 pages Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (February 13, 2018) Language: English ISBN-10: 1985506343 ISBN-13: 978-1985506343 Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.1 x 11 inches Shipping Weight: 4.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days The New York Times No. 1 Bestseller 'What Goodwin brings to this book - above all her other attributes - is a true sense of wisdom... superb' Professor Andrew Roberts, author, Churchill: Walking with Destiny In this culmination of five decades of acclaimed studies in presidential history, Doris Kearns Goodwin offers an illuminating exploration of the origin, uncertain growth, and exercise of fully developed leadership. 'A marvelous banquet with four great presidents who provide lessons for all. Pull up a chair' Warren Buffett Are leaders born or made? Where does ambition come from? How does adversity affect the growth of leadership? Does the leader make the times or do the times make the leader? In Leadership Goodwin draws upon four of the presidents she has studied - Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Lyndon B. Johnson - to show how they first recognized leadership qualities within themselves, and were recognized as leaders by others. By looking back to their first entry into public life, when their paths were filled with confusion, hope, and fear, we can share their struggles and follow their development into leaders. Leadership tells the story of how they all collided with dramatic reversals that disrupted their lives and threatened to forever shatter their ambitions. Nonetheless, they all emerged fitted to confront the contours and dilemmas of their times. No common pattern describes the trajectory of leadership. Although set apart in background, abilities and temperament, they shared a fierce ambition, a hunger to succeed beyond expectations. All four, at their best, were guided by a sense of moral purpose that led them at moments of great challenge to summon their talents to enlarge the opportunities and lives of others. This seminal work provides a roadmap for aspiring and established leaders. In today's polarized world, these stories of authentic leadership in times of fracture and fear take on a singular urgency. 'Doris Goodwin is the grand master of presidential biography... Riveting, uplifting, and incisive, Leadership is a culminating work of a true intellectual artist' Jim Collins, author Good to Great, co-author Built to Last 'Pulitzer- and Carnegie Medal-winning historian Goodwin draws on 50 years of scholarship in this strong and resonant addition to the literature of the presidency... extremely relevant' Booklist 'Remarkable... comprehensive, human, and engaging, clearly the results of long study' Publishers Weekly, starred review Features Summary The New York Times No. 1 Bestseller 'What Goodwin brings to this book - above all her other attributes - is a true sense of wisdom... superb' Professor Andrew Roberts... Author Doris Kearns Goodwin Publisher Viking Release date 20180920 Pages 496 ISBN 0-241-30071-1 ISBN 13 978-0-241-30071-8