Stirring african

Hardcover. English Sappers Association. 29618. ISBN: 1868144089. 507+ 424 pp with colour frontis, bw illustrations, and numerous maps. Good condition with worn dws, name in vol 2. Part 8 of the South African Forces World War II - The stirring tale of the role played by the South African Corps of Engineers during WWII. Book No: 2500912

This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 4-7 working days once ordered) In January , after the Republic of Liberia had been racked by fourteen years of brutal civil conflict, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf-Africa's "Iron Lady" - was sworn in as president, an event that marked a tremendous turning point in the history of the West African nation. In this stirring memoir, Sirleaf shares the inside story of her rise to power, including her early childhood; her experiences with abuse, imprisonment, and exile; and her fight for democracy and social justice. This compelling tale of survival reveals Sirleaf's determination to succeed in multiple worlds: from her studies in the United States to her work as an international bank executive to her election campaigning in some of Liberia's most desperate and war-torn villages and neighborhoods. It is also the story of an outspoken political and social reformer who, despite danger, fought the oppression of dictators and championed change. By sharing her story, Sirleaf encourages women everywhere to pursue leadership roles at the highest levels of power, and gives us all hope that, with perseverance, we can change the world.

Subtitle: km by Mountain Bike across South Africa Author: Kevin Davie Publisher: Jacana Media () ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Condition: Very Good Binding: Softcover Pages: 244 Dimensions: 23.5 x 15.5 x 0.2 cm +++ by Kevin Davie +++ Sports journalist Kevin Davie shares his story of mountain biking in remote, wide-open South African spaces. He endures a kilometer journey that tests his courage and determination: through blizzards, lightning, and hail storms, as well as 104-degree heat. Riding in minimalistic fashion, carrying all of his equipment without the aid of a backup vehicle, Davie's story explores the question of why athletes push themselves to rise to the challenge of extreme sport. It also provides a stirring account of South Africa and the incredible warmth and support from locals who reached out to help.   A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.

1999. Soft cover; 233 pages. Very good condition. Under 1kg.   In this stirring biography of a brash, resourceful Churchill in his early twenties, Celia Sandys retraces her illustrious grandfather's path through South Africa as she reconstructs his adventures during nine months of the Anglo-Boer War at the end of the last century. She visits the campsites where the bold war correspondent and ready soldier bivouacked, the battlefields where he skirmished and fought, the site of his incarceration in Pretoria as the Boers' prisoner of war; she follows the route of his daring escape to the Mozambique border. Using both British and South African sources, which alternately reveal the young combatant as a courageous ally or formidable foe, Sandys narrates the heart-stopping exploits of a Churchill that history has largely forgotten. Yet his heroics in Africa thrust him to fame on the international stage, and within three months of his return to England, at the age of twenty-five, Churchill became a member of Parliament. Churchill: Wanted Dead or Alive offers both a multifaceted portrait of the youthful adventurer who would become England's legendary prime minister and an exciting tale of the turbulent events one hundred years ago that defined South Africa for modern times.