Bøger udgivet af Penguin Random House South Africa

Joshua Finkelstein Bade does not want to go on his school camp to the nature reserve. When all attempts to avoid the camp fail, Joshua has no choice but to tag along. Luckily, Josh discovers that the camp is not THAT horrible. He even learns to tolerate some of the many-legged critters...

This exciting novel is loosely based on the history of the Pagel Circus, which was known in every South African city and town in the previous century. A wonderful story full of action, adventure... and the timeless magic of circus life.

Die joernalis en skrywer Herman Lategan word vroeg reeds A hoerkind genoem. Hy is buite die eg gebore. As kind word hy brandarm groot; daar is A skaarste aan kos. Op ses gaan hy vir A jaar kinderhuis toe.Om soos A weggooikind te voel spook dekades lank by hom. Albei sy ouers word alkoholiste. Sy stiefpa skiet op hom. Op 13 beland hy in die kloue van A pedofiel. In sy tienerjare bevriend hy Afrikaanse digters soos Sheila Cussons, Ina Rousseau, Barend J. Toerien en Casper Schmidt. Hy word in die weermag toegesluit. As jongeling vertrek hy na New York waar hy die kunstenaar Andy Warhol op straat agtervolg.Hy keer terug na Suid-Afrika waar hy op die strate beland. Later gaan hy na verskeie rehabilitasiesentrums vir alkohol- en dwelmafhanklikheid. Een aand word hy gyselaar gehou en met A mes gesteek. Hy verloor byna sy been n A motorongeluk tydens A besoek aan die oudrugbyspeler Mannetjies Roux se plaas.Later vind hy 'n veilige hawe wanneer sy pad met die van Graham Sonnenberg kruis. Hy maak opgang as joernalis wat na die verste uithoeke van die wreld reis. Hoerkind is 'n aangrypende relaas oor verlies en oorwinning.

Since Karen Dudley closed her iconic restaurant, The Kitchen, in Woodstock, Cape Town, she has found that connection does not necessarily reside only in bricks and mortar. Karen has found that she can carry that deliciousness onwards. This book is all about how she has done just that.

Alphabet Trance The Letters and Sight Words Essential writing practice for preschool and kindergarten.It also includes exercises using sight words.Book Features Writing practice for preschool and kindergarten. Lowercase and Uppercase A to Z Letters, Sight Words Easy to Follow Perfect size for Chidren at 8.5 x 11 inches

How does a gemsbok stay cool in the desert? Why should you never pick up a bullfrog? Which predators have the cleverest hunting techniques? Why do animals leave droppings in the veld? The answers to these and many other questions can be found in this informative and entertaining book for young nature lovers.

While the national parks and reserves of East Africa are widely known for their rich and abundant wildlife, there is another less celebrated but equally intriguing aspect to them. This book presents a new and exciting angle; the geological highlights of the region.

This detailed and comprehensive guide to the 151 snakes indigenous to southern Africa covers all essential aspects of snake biology and behaviour. Now in its second edition, A Complete Guide to Snakes of Southern Africa has been updated, revised and expanded to include at least 11 newly discovered and 30 re-classified species and sub-species. New information based on international scientific research has been included in the species accounts relating to behaviour, identification, reproduction and snake venoms. Species descriptions are now accompanied by full-colour photographs. Simple icons make essential information available at a glance. A separate 'look out for' box assists in quickly identifying species in the field. Chapters on classification and identification, keeping snakes, and the prevention and treatment of snakebite supplement the species accounts. This readable and user-friendly guide will be invaluable to herpetologists, snake collectors, hikers, gardeners, campers and householders, or anyone who may encounter or want to know more about these fascinating and widely misunderstood reptiles.

An African Bite celebrates the simplicity and authenticity of African food for a contemporary cook. Chef Mbombi has a deep connection to his culture, yet he is also a modern man living an urban lifestyle.

In today's insta-everything world, cast iron reminds us of a simpler time. A time when things were built to last, not break within a year. A well-seasoned pan is a cooking Swiss Army knife. A solid flat pot is the ultimate campfire jack-of-all-trades, and the humble potjie pot is more than just a pot.