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 A Tapestry of Lives - Cape Women of the 17th Century - June McKinnon - Kwela - Paperback in very good condition. This collection of portraits of women at the Cape brings to life some extraordinary personalities from the early day of the settlement. Cape Town was a wild ofrontier towno, attracting the most desperate, hopeful and intrepid adventurers from the Old World u who both clashed and mingled with the local people. Women had to have extraordinary strength of character to survive at the Cape, facing war, wild animals, slavery, and the stern laws and punishments of the powerful VOC. But women also found opportunity at the Cape: vastly outnumbered by men, they were in great demand u many went through several husbands, as their menfolk succumbed to lion attacks, Khoekhoe assegais or ill health. Although historical background is given, what makes this book different is that it focuses on individual personalities and life stories. These portraits are what make A Tapestry of Women Lives sparkle and distinguish it from more conventional historical texts. 

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 10 - 15 working days In Seven Khoi lives Karel Schoeman writes about seven Khoi men and women whose lives became inextricably linked to the VOC’s settlement at the Cape in the seventeenth century. Chiefs and servants, enemies and interpreters; none of them escaped unscathed as their people were marginalised and their stories reduced to mere footnotes in the annals of history. These biographies were first seen in Kinders van die Kompanjie: Kaapse lewens uit die sewentiende eeu and have now been reworked for the benefit of a non-South African readership. Schoeman paints a vivid picture of life at the southernmost point of Africa at a time when the Khoikhoi believed they could find a way of living with these foreigners and their unceasing appetite for cattle – or free themselves forever of this unasked-for presence. Features Summary In Seven Khoi lives Karel Schoeman writes about seven Khoi men and women whose lives became inextricably linked to the VOC’s settlement at the Cape in the seventeenth century. Author Karel Schoeman Publisher Protea Boekhuis Release date 20090101 Pages 216 ISBN 1-86919-278-8 ISBN 13 978-1-86919-278-5

Aberdeen of the Cape - A Retreat of the Future compiled by Wendy van Schalkwyk. 1st Edition & Signed by Author. SCARCE OUT OF PRINT BOOK!! Book in good condition.One small bend to the top of the front cover.Very clean pages Glossy..Outer edges clean and bright..Overall VG. Aberdeen is a small town between Beaufort West and Graaff-Reinet, in the Karoo. Wendy van Schalkwyk covers Aberdeen's history (including the Anglo-Boer War), buildings, mohair and wool farms, personalities, cemeteries, tourist attractions and accomodation. She lives on a farm in the area and acts as a tour guide. Signed by Author  

Privately printed, 2004 Second edition of W.M. Levick's history, edited by Mary-Roe Knowling and published in 2004. Embossed hardcover, 262 pages with family trees, illustrated throughout. Very good sound copy. Scarce edition and an important piece of Eastern Cape/Grahamstown history.    (Please see thumbnails for all photographs relating to the condition of this book) Please note that, where applicable, all dustjackets will be covered with a clear removable film before shipping - they have been photographed without the protective film in order to more accurately represent them.      

Book "Love Hope Marvels" by Bryan Hattingh - Signed and inscribed 2016   Love, Hope, Marvels is a collection of Bryan Hattingh’s realisations on the human condition, business, love, family, and creativity. It is filled with insightful essays, lucid musings, and exquisite photography, exhibiting a vision of Bryan’s colour-rich world. He has woven a tapestry of his perceptions and learning so that any reader might use those threads of Bryan’s experiences for his or her own tapestry of life, unlocking the reader’s potential to embrace all the colours of existence, and marvel at this wonderful experience called life. “In the context of the world … we need HOPE more than anything. And HOPE is brought by LOVE, and we will MARVEL at the outcome of this! Buy this book as a gift to you or someone, and start the journey of HOPE. Wonderful uplifting words in beautiful fonts and colours, accompanied by stunning photographs. A coffee table book … to grab for inspiration!” — Mardia van der Walt, Chairman of the Board of Directors: T-Systems South Africa; Director: Southern African-German Chamber of Commerce “Bryan writes with the sensitivity of one who has not simply observed the world, but instead dived in head-long into this thing we call life … His writing … goes from the deeply spiritual to the patently pragmatic … Bryan’s gift is to paint with an artist’s brush the journey of life so that it is both art and path at once … So many of the books … focus exclusively on our strengths and abilities and how to unleash these to win big in business. Bryan dares to remind us that we live lives in which we also fall in love. Love is a state of grace in which we allow ourselves to be weak and even vulnerable but ultimately redeemed by its power.” — Sindi Maboso Koyana, CEO Advanced Capital “As Coenraad [Jonker] points out in his introduction, [Love, Hope, Marvels] is something to be dipped into at leisure and at random, with the certainty that every page contains something very much worth reflecting on. If I had to pick a personal favourite text, it would be, ‘One of the greatest tasks of a leader is recognising, understanding and managing paradox’. This is a profound insight – and one that I’m truly grateful to see in print … [The] photos are magnificent – I refuse to pick a favourite among these. They’re all great.” — Sim Tshabalala, CEO Standard Bank.        

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 10 working days 1994 Symbolised the triumphal defeat of almost three and a half centuries of racial separation since the Dutch East India Company planted a bitter almond hedge to keep indigenous people out of `their' Cape outpost in 1659. But for the majority of people in the world's most unequal society, the taste of bitter almonds linger as their exclusion from a dignified life remain the rule. In the year of South Africa's troubled coming-of-age, veteran investigative journalist Michael Schmidt brings to bear 21 years of his scribbled field notes to weave a tapestry of the view from below: here in the demi-monde of our transition from autocracy to democracy, in the half-light glow of the rusted rainbow, you will meet neo-Nazis and the newly dispossessed, Boers and Bushmen, black illegal coal miners and a bank robber, witches and wastrels, love children and land claimants. With their feet in the mud, the Born Free youth have their eyes on the stars. Features Summary 1994 Symbolised the triumphal defeat of almost three and a half centuries of racial separation since the Dutch East India Company planted a bitter almond hedge to keep indigenous people out of `their' Cape outpost in 1659. Author Michael Schmidt Publisher BestRed Release date 20151001 Pages 278 ISBN 1-928246-06-0 ISBN 13 978-1-928246-06-0

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days A gripping literary debut, "Careful " is the story of one mother's desperate attempt to reunite her family. As a child, Lenny had an accident that left him mentally challenged, prone to be exploited by the world around him. However, he will always be safe as long as his devoted mother, Alice, is able to protect him. But when Alice decides to use Lenny to kidnap his estranged brother Jack, a series of devastating events are set in motion. Told entirely in interior monologue, "Careful " is a stunning tapestry of language, violence and emotion, reminiscent of Mark Haddon's "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time." Richard Madelin lives in Somerset, England. His stories have appeared in "The Guardian," Radio Four BBC and "Heinemann's Best." Features Summary. Author Richard Madelin Publisher Ig Publishing Release date 20040107 Pages 240 ISBN 0-9703125-6-3 ISBN 13 978-0-9703125-6-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days A wonderful story of what family means, of the flesh-level pain of sibling rivalry, and the discovery of love. It is a fantastic and beautiful tapestry of some of the most imaginative and precise prose writing going on in America today. Toby Olson stands tall among the handful of writers I most admire and respect.--Richard Wiley "Write A Letter to Billy" is a delectably complicated maze that kept me spellbound from start to finish. Only the most sophisticated of writers could manage to combine the seriousness of a quest for identity and meaning with the intensity of a thriller, not to mention an excursion into deep-sea diving and the resort life of southern California. Once again, Toby Olson has written a terrific novel full of peril and surprise, offering startling revelations and sudden expansions of the heart and mind."--Lynne Sharon Schwartz United with a long-lost teenage daughter, a retired Navy underwater repair specialist investigates a mysterious list his father had written just before his death. Some of the items are crossed off, but one of the unfinished tasks haunts him: "Write letter to Billy." What had his father planned to tell him? What he learns changes his life forever. Influenced by D.H. Lawrence, William Faulkner, and Charles Dickens, Toby Olson's pointed examination of memory and consciousness illustrates how the unraveling of external mystery leads to self discovery. Toby Olson, winner of the PEN/Faulkner Award for fiction, has published eight books of fiction and twenty-two books of poetry. His work has appeared in over two hundred newspapers, magazines, and anthologies. Olson's novels include "At Sea," "Dorit in Lesbos, Utah, " and "The Woman Who Escaped from Shame." He lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and North Truro, Massachusetts. Features Summary In this literary adventure tale, Bill teaches deep sea diving to his daughter and discovers deep secrets about his own past. Author Toby Olson Publisher Coffee House Press Release date 20001001 Pages 407 ISBN 1-56689-103-5 ISBN 13 978-1-56689-103-5

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 5 - 10 working days Experience real peace and joy as you follow God in every area of your life--and become a woman after His heart. With warmth and grace, Elizabeth George shares practical, scriptural insights on how you can pursue God's priorities when it comes to... your husband--foster a deep commitment to serving and honoring him your children--pray faithfully for them and teach them God's Word your home--create a nurturing atmosphere and a tapestry of beauty your walk with the Lord--grow through love of Scripture and in spiritual maturity your ministry--learn to reach out and be a blessing to others Let God fulfill His greatest desire for you. Allow Him to transform you by embracing His plans for you. And find real purpose in a life of prayer, a life of priorities, a life as A Woman After God's Own Heart. Features Summary When women follow God in every area of their lives, genuine peace and joy will come their way. Infuse your husband, children and home with warmth and grace as you pursue God's priorities for your life... Author Elizabeth George Publisher Christian Art Books Release date 20030831 Pages 314 ISBN 1-86920-245-7 ISBN 13 978-1-86920-245-3

It all began with a lecture that introduced five university students to a man who would change their lives, a wizard who could take them from Earth to the heart of the first of all worlds¿Fionavar. And take them Loren Silvercloak did, for his need¿the need of Fionavar and all the worlds¿was great indeed. And in a marvelous land of men and dwarves, of wizards and gods¿and of the Unraveller and his minions of Darkness¿Kimberly, Dave, Jennifer, Kevin, and Paul discovered who they were truly meant to be. For the five were a long-awaited part of the pattern known as the Fionavar Tapestry, and only if they accepted their destiny would the armies of the Light stand any chance of surviving when the Unraveller unleashed his wrath upon the world.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days The Garden Jungle is about the wildlife that lives right under our noses, in our gardens and parks, between the gaps in the pavement, and in the soil beneath our feet. Wherever you are right now, the chances are that there are worms, woodlice, centipedes, flies, silverfish, wasps, beetles, mice, shrews and much, much more, quietly living within just a few paces of you. Dave Goulson gives us an insight into the fascinating and sometimes weird lives of these creatures, taking us burrowing into the compost heap, digging under the lawn and diving into the garden pond. He explains how our lives and ultimately the fate of humankind are inextricably intertwined with that of earwigs, bees, lacewings and hoverflies, unappreciated heroes of the natural world. The Garden Jungle is at times an immensely serious book, exploring the environmental harm inadvertently done by gardeners who buy intensively reared plants in disposable plastic pots, sprayed with pesticides and grown in peat cut from the ground. Goulson argues that gardens could become places where we can reconnect with nature and rediscover where food comes from. With just a few small changes, our gardens could become a vast network of tiny nature reserves, where humans and wildlife can thrive together in harmony rather than conflict. For anyone who has a garden, and cares about our planet, this book is essential reading. Features Summary The Garden Jungle is about the wildlife that lives right under our noses, in our gardens and parks, between the gaps in the pavement, and in the soil beneath our feet... Author Dave Goulson Publisher Jonathan Cape Release date 20190706 Pages 272 ISBN 1-78733-135-0 ISBN 13 978-1-78733-135-8

Buy a well established and successful guesthouse with 25 years of partnership in the tourism industry national and international. This 4 star luxury guesthouse, situated near to the golf course, comprises 7 en suite rooms, a restaurant, bar, lounge area, large kitchen and a beautiful garden. A great opportunity to own/run a profitable business whilst enjoying a superb lifestyle. Or buy it as a convenient large, family home in a neighbourhood that is cherished by everyone who lives there. Enjoy the bar where you can relax, comfortable lounges, beautiful bedrooms with sparkling clean and elegant bathrooms. Separate office/study. There is serene beauty in every room. The house is outstandingly well maintained. This home comes fully furnished with good quality furniture as well as meticulous interior decor. You cannot beat this if you want to soothe your soul, enjoy tranquility, and yet be near the village shops and all you need in town. Internal Agency Ref No: # Kitchen: 1 # Parking: 1 Has Garden Property Reference #: Nearby Schools: St Francis Schools: St Francis Crche; St Francis College; Stulting Primary School; Nico Malan High School. Jeffreys Bay Schools: Jeffreys Bay Primary School; Claredon Park Primary School;Elijah Christian School; Jeffreys Bay Language School; Pellsrus Primary School Port Elizabeth Schools: Clarendon Park Primary School; Settlers Park Primary; Clarendon Park Primary School; Sunridge Primary School; Collegiate Girls' High School; Pearson High School; Grey High School; Harvest Christian School Nearby Places/Vicinity: St Francis Bay: Cape St Francis; Humansdorp; Oyster Bay; Thyspunt; Jeffreys Bay; Wavecrest; Port Elizabeth Beaches and Harbour in St Francis Bay: Main Beach; Hobbie Beach; Bruces Beauties Beach; Granny Pools Beach; Canals Beach Cove; Cape St Francis Beach; Sharks Point; Port St Francis Harbour; Ski Canal Golf Courses in St Francis Bay: St Francis Bay Golf Course; St Francis Links Golf Estates Activities in St Francis Bay: Safaris - Deep Sea Fishing & Cruises; Golf; Water Sports; Library; Bowling Club; Squash Club; Tennis Club; Zingela Archery, Golf Agent Details: Erna Kleynhans Chas Everitt - St Francis Bay 101 ST Francis Drive Corner Lyme Road North St Francis Bay St Francis Bay www.chaseveritt.co.za

Buy a well established and successful guesthouse with 25 years of partnership in the tourism industry national and international. This 4 star luxury guesthouse, situated near to the golf course, comprises 7 en suite rooms, a restaurant, bar, lounge area, large kitchen and a beautiful garden. A great opportunity to own/run a profitable business whilst enjoying a superb lifestyle. Or buy it as a convenient large, family home in a neighbourhood that is cherished by everyone who lives there. Enjoy the bar where you can relax, comfortable lounges, beautiful bedrooms with sparkling clean and elegant bathrooms. Separate office/study. There is serene beauty in every room. The house is outstandingly well maintained. This home comes fully furnished with good quality furniture as well as meticulous interior decor. You cannot beat this if you want to soothe your soul, enjoy tranquility, and yet be near the village shops and all you need in town. Internal Agency Ref No:000010748 # Kitchen: 1 # Parking: 1 Has Garden Property Reference #: 3239098 Nearby Schools: St Francis Schools: St Francis Crche; St Francis College; Stulting Primary School; Nico Malan High School. Jeffreys Bay Schools: Jeffreys Bay Primary School; Claredon Park Primary School;Elijah Christian School; Jeffreys Bay Language School; Pellsrus Primary School Port Elizabeth Schools: Clarendon Park Primary School; Settlers Park Primary; Clarendon Park Primary School; Sunridge Primary School; Collegiate Girls' High School; Pearson High School; Grey High School; Harvest Christian School Nearby Places/Vicinity: St Francis Bay: Cape St Francis; Humansdorp; Oyster Bay; Thyspunt; Jeffreys Bay; Wavecrest; Port Elizabeth Beaches and Harbour in St Francis Bay: Main Beach; Hobbie Beach; Bruces Beauties Beach; Granny Pools Beach; Canals Beach Cove; Cape St Francis Beach; Sharks Point; Port St Francis Harbour; Ski Canal Golf Courses in St Francis Bay: St Francis Bay Golf Course; St Francis Links Golf Estates Activities in St Francis Bay: Safaris - Deep Sea Fishing & Cruises; Golf; Water Sports; Library; Bowling Club; Squash Club; Tennis Club; Zingela Archery, Golf Agent Details: Erna Kleynhans Chas Everitt - St Francis Bay 101 ST Francis Drive Corner Lyme Road North St Francis Bay 6312 St Francis Bay www.chaseveritt.co.za

    Oxford University Press, 1979, Cape Town, Dee Shirley Deane, (250 x 190 mm); illustrated, limp red boards; pictorial dustwrapper; pp. xxiii + (i) + 210; full-page photographic portraits; map. Dustwrapper rubbed and a little edgeworn; slight ripple to pages. Very good condition, in a modest dustwrapper. "Black South Africans mirrors the lives of 57 outstanding Blacks of Natal. It documents the life, thoughts and attainments of men and women in every field of endeavour: musicians, physicians, businessmen, artists, politicians and more. Only a few are celebrated, such as Chief Gatsha Buthelezi, who wrote the preface, and Bishop Alphaeus Zulu.. This is not a usual Who's Who. Apart from comprehensive biographical data and a full-page photograph of each personality, an in-depth profile provides insight into ethos, early struggles, achievements, aspirations and attitudes. Black South Africans is invaluable for everyone interested in the lives and achievements of members of a largely unknown people, and in the fabric of those who serve their fellowmen through deed and example.". (Image has shadows.)  

Mobinomics: Mxit and Africa's Mobile Revolution In these crisscrossing threads are woven the fabric of a community, a society, an economy, a nation. And beyond that, the world itself. But the technology isn't the dream. The dream is what you can do with it.' Three revolutions changed the face of South Africa, the economic powerhouse of the African continent, in 1994. The first was democracy, as millions of newly-enfranchised citizens went to the polls to elect a new government. The second was the internet, bringing information, learning and entertainment into millions of homes. But the real signal of change in the air was the arrival of an electronic device that would put undreamed-of power into the hands of the people. The cellular phone. In a country where less than four per cent of the population had access to a landline phone, mobile telephony opened the gateway to new ways and new worlds of communication. Today, more than 90 per cent of South Africans own at least one mobile phone, and they're not just using them to talk to each other. Mobiles have become tools of education, entrepreneurship, trade, empowerment, activism, media and upliftment. With the advent of the mobile internet, mobiles have also become the hubs of the most powerful force in modern communication. The social network, bringing people together in an interchange of ideas, opinions, chatter and commerce that is changing the way we understand and define communities. This is the story of the biggest and fastest-growing social network in Africa. A network that took shape in the townships of the Western Cape and has grown to be part of the lives of more than 50 million users in 120 countries, sending more than 23 billion messages a month. This is the story of Mxit. A cultural force, a community of millions, with its own economy, its own infrastructure, its own language and its own traditions. This is the story of Mobinomics, the new economy of mobile, and how it is connecting people and changing lives. Read it and learn. Read it and understand. Read it and be moved by the power of mobile. Authors Alan Knott-Craig, Gus Silber ISBN 1920434364, 9781920434366 Format Paperback Pages 199p.