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Author: Tania Smit 

Language: Afrikaans 

ISBN: 978-1-77605-552-4 

Genre: Afrikaans poetry / blog articles  

Die langverwagte bundel met uittreksels van die steeds groeiende en gewilde Afrikaanse webblad, Hekelwoorde van my Hart. Gepubliseer op versoek van lesers, volgelinge, geraaktes en vervlegtes vir vashou en koester en liefhê. 

Tania Smit woon in Oudtshoorn saam met haar twee tienerkinders, Julia en Adrian. Sy skryf oor die voel van haar eie lewe as reënboogkind, single dating in haar veertigs, haar vrese en oorwinnings, om gevat en gelos te wees, genoeg en te min te wees, en oor wyn en vure en kos en reis en ma-wees en menswees. Sy is ʼn dromer maar ook ʼn realis. Die woorde in hierdie bundel is haar storie, maar ook almal se storie.

Language: English 

ISBN: 978-1-77605-586-9 

Genre: Fiction 

After putting the past behind her and moving on, the last thing Nicky expects is to come face to face with one of her attackers. It’s been a long time since that fateful night, and Nicky now lives in LA, married to sexy club owner Chris with whom she has twins through surrogacy. Nicky’s life can’t be more blissful.

Keeping her vow to help others in need, Nicky succeeds in helping mistreated and abused people to get their lives back on track. Little does she know that in doing so, it would cause her own daughter to experience a traumatic ordeal while following in her mother’s footsteps in the family business of helping, healing and loving...

Language: English 

ISBN: 978-1-77605-562-3 

Genre: Fiction 

Broken Beauty.  

Scars of the past leading to shards of life restored to something unimaginable. 

Two broken people, fighting for their lives and healing from their brokenness. Will the Japanese art of Kintsugi become the description of their lives? Or will evil destroy them as victims of their own circumstances and rip them from the equanimity they so desperately seek.  

Erin McBride found equanimity after Syria when she married her first love. But that life was torn relentlessly from her when her husband of less than a year was ripped from her, bruising her still fragile new-found faith in the goodness of people. Her emotions dragged her into a thirst for the solitude of her earlier career as an assassin and undercover operative, when a favour for her friend and lawyer, Paul Millar set her on a course to protect David Montgomery, a bankrupt billionaire investment banker who had lost everything. Old foes from the past haunted her as she realised that there was much more at stake than babysitting a depressed man who lost everything. He had lost the money of ruthless people who were out to kill him and destroy Erin McBride in the process. Erin’s pseudonym, Uju Izimbila, the Honey Badger were lured from the darkness of her past to become a killer again to defend what and whom she loved. But the price was almost too high.

Language: English 

ISBN: 978-1-77605-568-5 

Genre: Non-fiction / Religious 

For everyone who is single and feels pressured to settle down, this book is for you. Anyone who desires to live purposefully and involve God in the day to day challenges of being single, this journey is for you. And for everyone who is on the verge of giving up on love or who has given up on love because the waiting has been filled with hurt and disappointment, this book has your story in it. 

This book will help you to:  

Hand over the challenges you face as a single person to God, Overcome the pressure to settle for less, Enhance your prayer life and deepen your relationship with God, Encourage your strength in waiting, and Understand God’s love in a deeper way, thereby trusting Him with your life.

Language: English 

ISBN: 978-1-77605-558-6 

Genre: Non-fiction / Religious 

For every man and woman, husbands and wives who desire to put God first in their marriages and relationships, this book is for you. Anything worth having is worth securing through prayer.  

This book will: 

• Help you to strengthen the bond of your marriage through devotional prayers,

• Aid you in being mindful of your spouse’s needs and stand in the gap for them in prayer, 

• Encourage you to surrender every aspect of your marriage to God through prayer, 

• Keep God at the centre of your marriage, and 

• Help to shine a light on the things that you can cover with prayer in your marriage.

Author: Die Eiesinnige Kind 

Language: Afrikaans 

ISBN: 978-1-77605-527-2 

Genre: Non-fiction / True life 

’n Sprokie is die doodeerlike vertolking van ’n dogter se verhaal oor haar pa se inspirerende soektog na die graal, asook die kanker wat hulle albei bevry het en die band tussen hulle versterk het. Pyn en uitdagings het ’n lig op die lewenspad van hierdie besondere man laat skyn sodat sy lewensdoel en transformasie duidelik sigbaar is om as ’n inspirasie vir ander te dien. Wanneer moed verloor word, krap dié Gestewelde Kat in sy toksak na die volgende lewe. Soos die musketierkat in die sprokie, die Markies van Karabas, skuif hy sy geveerde hoed reg, stileer sy snorbaarde en gryp na sy swaard om vir oorlewing te veg.

Author: Jayapraga Reddy 

Language: English 

ISBN: 978-1-77605-566-1 

Genre: Non-fiction / Biography 

Born with a neuromuscular disease, wheelchair-confined Jayapraga takes readers on a journey of universal truths, love and compassion. She shares her intimate interaction with ordinary people in everyday life. A brilliant portrayal of emotions, thoughts and actions. The inner strength, bravery, boldness, resilience, dedication and sacrifices of ordinary people who crossed her path inspired her deeply. The Unbending Reed is a thought-provoking life story. A heart-warming, humorous and enjoyable read which serves as a source of inspiration for us all.

Author: Koos Marais 

Language: English 

ISBN: 978-0-994-69131-6 

Genre: History 

In 1906 while the Namas, indigenous first people of Namibia, were engaged in a war with the German colonial Schutztruppe, the Luchtensteins, an immigrant family, arrived by ship in Lüderitzbucht. They then left by ox wagon to a new home, three hundred kilometres into the interior. Ahead of them lay the treacherous sands of the Namib Desert; thirst, searing heat, freezing nights, the fury of the desert wind, wild animals – and the enemy. A Nama commando led by Cornelius Fredericks, son-in-law of Hendrik Witbooi, attacks them but Cornelius allows them to escape unharmed, only to fall victim himself to his enemies. A strong bond develops between the young Ernst Luchtenstein and the captured Nama captain, Cornelius Fredericks. Ernst embarks on a quest for a new life and meets Regina, but fate intervenes forcing him to confront his identity. He returns to Keetmanshoop, waiting for Regina to be released from internment, and becomes the unwitting custodian of the history and legacy of the Namas, and a symbol of resistance to the greatest evil of the Twentieth Century, the Holocaust.

Author: Radinaledi Mosiane 

Language: English 

ISBN: 978-1-77605-550-0 

Genre: Poetry

“This anthology of compelling poetry, in its simplicity and enticing invitation, take us on a journey adorned with love and hope in troubled times. Capturing the pain imposed by state capture and its torturous impact and limitations to our dreams, the anthology is a ground-breaking intervention in an effort to inspire our receding spirit of hope and love, helping us to embrace resilience. Even in the midst of state capture - our hearts must pound with hope and love”. Mr D.E. Africa; Consul-General of South Africa to Nigeria, Lagos (2018)

Author: Erick Mokgotho

Language: English 

Author: Raashida Khan

Language: English 

ISBN: 978-1-77605-542-5 

Genre: Fiction 

Azraa Hassim is a strong, modern, Muslim woman, successful in her professional and personal life. She is confident and driven to provide the best life for her husband, herself, and their two daughters. This is made impossible when she is shattered by a revelation: her husband loves another. His betrayal destroys her. She questions her identity, her beliefs, her relationships … her entire life. She is pushed to breaking point when her youngest child becomes terminally ill. Azraa must conjure up all her strength to hold onto herself long enough to get through this tremulous storm. If she does not, everything that she knew to be true about herself may be lost to the cracks of time, forever disjointing the image reflected back to her from the mirror. 

Language: Afrikaans 

ISBN:978-1-77605-564-7 

Genre: Fiction 

’n Fiksiedrama oor ’n militêre ondersoek en krygsraad wat lewensgetrou afspeel. Twee SAW Staandemag-luitenante; twee vrouens – een beeldskoon, skatryk en liberaal. Skandalige wangedrag lei tot konflik en loop uit op ’n welverdiende loesing. ’n Rustelose jong man kry te doen met die Ossewabrandwag, die Franse Vreemdelegioen en die Buro van Staatsveiligheid.

Vir ’n negentiende-eeuse boervrou is die opgewekte Lientjie besonder selfstandig en selfgeldend, maar die afgelope ruk maak Gerhard se afsydigheid en onredelikheid haar baie ongelukkig. Haar pogings om die gapende afgrond tussen haar en Gerhard te oorbrug werp geen vrugte af nie en laat haar net nog meer verwerp en stukkend voel. As hy boonop skielik meer liefdevol en besorgd teenoor hul buurvrou as teenoor haar begin optree, is dit ’n bitter pil om te sluk. Uit moedeloosheid neem sy ’n waaghalsige besluit - ’n besluit wat veroorsaak dat Nicolas Smith, ’n delwer wat die toeval oor haar pad gestuur het, ’n steunpilaar in haar gesin se lewe word...

Author: Abednico Makina

Language: English

ISBN: 978-1-77605-525-8

Genre: Religious

Achieving Good Success is a complete, Bible-principled approach towards finding success as intended by God. This book takes one from point zero in achieving success, and it guides you towards your destiny which is achieving the ‘good’ success that God promised His children. Approach success with a Godly mind, and you will build success that is fulfilling and sustainable.

This book will teach you:
• Guidance to live life the way God intended it to be 
• To shape up every area of your life towards achieving success
• Have a fulfilling life 
• Live a life comprising of good relations 
• Healthy living, 
• Good relationship with God 
• Leave a valuable legacy when you exit this earth

Author: Danie Markgraaf

Language: English

ISBN: 978-1-77605-487-9

Genre: Fiction

Erin McBride flared in fury when the Nigeria mission had failed, and she swore that she would find those responsible.
Six years before Bhekomoso saved her life miraculously when her family was annihilated in a farm murder outside Mkuze, northern Kwazulu Natal. Her benefactors had drawn her into the clandestine world of assassins and covert security operations and turned her into a lethal operative.
Now Bheku was dead because of a devious double crossing, which became the reason why she searched and fought persistently.
To avoid the lusting and violent attentions of her psychopathic, international crime boss father, she had become a sentinel in her senses as a young teenager. When she was saved and trained it was only natural that she would become the lethal and dangerous weapon her handler needed her to be.
Her Achilles heel was her history of violation and abuse she had grown up with. A criminal father and alcoholic mother left her angry and merciless but confused. She was desperate for meaning and significance, trying to find her way to a God she did not believe had any interest in her. Trusting no-one, she stumbled between trepidation and equanimity in her high-risk career.
It was the showdown in Aleppo that finally revealed the full meaning of peace to her and the Truth.

Author: Adrie F. Jooste

Language: Afrikaans 

Author: Paul Cloete

Language: Afrikaans 

Author: Dr Mmuso Barbara Pooe-Monyemore 

Language: English 

ISBN: 978-1-77605-538-8 

Genre: Non-fiction / Religious 

Wake up – you are called! Don’t be afraid! Be alert of God’s divine voice and find your passion. Despite your trials and tribulations, be energized and encouraged to use your God-given talent to God’s Glory and Honour. In this life-changing book and journey, Dr Pooe-Monyemore sets out flags and issues wake-up calls to awaken your potential, and be successful in all that you do! WAKE-UP CALL is a book which everybody, especially the youth, should read and be inspired.

Author: Herman Beukes

Language: Afrikaans 

ISBN: 978-1-77605-424-4 

Genre: Romantic fiction 

Dinge loop sleg skeef vir Barry Roodt nadat hy die mooi blondekop Elaine de Wet uit ‘n penarie red. Op pad na haar woonstel beland hulle in ‘n ongeluk. Toe hy wakker word in die hospitaal is sy skoonveld. Nie eers die polisie glo hom nie. Hy neem die saak in eie hande en krap in die proses ‘n nes van korrupsie en misdaad oop wat wyd strek. Hy loop hom vas in die Groot Vyf, ‘n geheime organisasie wat sal martel en moor om hulle doelwit te bereik. Hoe dieper hy delf hoe gevaarliker raak dit vir hom en almal vir wie hy lief is. Wie sit agter die groep en hoekom is hulle so geïnteresseerd in die plaas Mont Blanc wat aan Elaine se pa behoort? ‘n Verhaal vol spanning, intrige en romanse wat jou vasgenael sal hou tot die heel laaste bladsy.

Author: Raashida Khan

Language: English

ISBN: 978-1-77605-510-4

Genre: Poetry

Happy Birthday, Raashi is a celebration of intense emotion, hope, love, laughter, loss, learning and letting go captured in beautiful verse. It is an invitation to step into Raashi’s reality and fantasy as she selflessly shares the gift she honours herself with – that of living in the moment.

Raashi loves. She loves life. She loves love. Above all, Raashi loves people. In them she sees her spirit and her spirituality – her true self. Believing that a connection to others is the cornerstone of understanding who we are, she has explored and nurtured her relationship with herself and those around her.

This collection gives new meaning to the term ‘modern poetry’.
- Achmat Dangor

Author: Radinaledi Mosiane 

Author: Adrie F. Jooste 

Language: Afrikaans 

ISBN: 978-1-77605-513-5 

Genre: Non-fiction / Religious 

Die boek is die verhaal van hoop wat uiteindelik uitloop op verlossing. Dit is ’n wonderlike reis deur die Bybel; ’n skatkis wat ontdek kan word, want dit is waarlik die betroubare en kosbare Woord van God aan die mens. Aktuele sake word uitgelig soos onder andere: 

• Is dit regtig nodig om Genesis te glo? 

• Was dit nodig dat Jesus aan die kruis moes sterf? 

• Kan die mens reeds op aarde seker wees van sy eindbestemming na die dood? 

• Moet mens nog wedergebore wees? 

• Wat gebeur met ’n mens wanneer hy sterf, in daardie tussenstadium, tot die  Wederkoms van die Here? 

• Is daar regtig ’n hel, en indien wel, wie stuur jou soontoe? 

• Is daar uitkoms uit dié wêreld waar baie dinge nie meer sin maak nie?

Author: Hans A. Kilian

Language: English

ISBN: 978-1-77605-449-7

Genre: Non-fiction

This book is written by Hans Kilian who worked for 20 years as a skipper in the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town and tells of the experiences he had on the sea and the people he met. At the same time it tells the story of the growth of the Waterfront and also, to a degree, the growth of South Africa. Hans writes about how he came to be employed at the Waterfront, the experiences he had on the boats he skippered and the people who had a significant influence on his life. During his career as a skipper, he had a great many unique experiences – some good and others not so great. These are the experiences related in the book, from the story about the Tokoloshe to the time he was “lost at sea and feared drowned.” Hans also describes participating in rescues with the NSRI and skippering charter boats and private motor yachts from the V&A over the past twenty years.

Author: Cathy Donald

Language: English 

ISBN: 978-1-77605-496-1

Genre: Fiction

Author: Hennie van Zyl 

Language: Afrikaans 

Author: Frank Maphuthi Mabutla 

Language: English 

ISBN: 978-1-77605-471-8 

Genre: Non-fiction / Religious

This book was written with the intention of narrating the development of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church in South Africa. The scope and scale of the book goes as far as covering the political situation when the apartheid government of South Africa found regulating churches a "necessary evil". Victory inevitable is about the ‘explorers’ or ‘missionaries’ in the AME Zion Church who went out of their comfort zone to preach the word of God, and planted churches in Africa, Latin America, and Europe. Reverend Frank M. Mabutla is a pastor in the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. Educated at Livingstone College, Durham Community College and Duke University, Reverend Mabutla is a native of South Africa.

Language: Afrikaans 

ISBN: 978-1-77605-521-0

Genre: Fiction

'n Jong vrou ontsnap uit ‘n huis van plesier en beland in die hospitaal met geheueverlies. 'n Onbekende meisie se naakte lyk word langs die snelweg gevind. 'n Bekommerde ouma soek na haar kleindogter wat spoorloos verdwyn het. Al hierdie oënskynlike onverwante gebeure sit die bal aan die rol vir die konfrontasie wat gaan volg. Is daar 'n verbintenis tussen hierdie sake en die Groot Vyf-organisasie, of is dit alles toevallig . . .? Sal Elaine de Wet daarin kan slaag om hul vergelding vry te spring as hulle uitvind sy lewe nog, of gaan sy die prys betaal vir haar verraad? Gaan die tergende geheim uit haar verlede haar uiteindelik inhaal voordat die gordyn sak oor die laaste toneel, of gaan sy uiteindelik haar dag van wraak kry? Is die Organisasie gedoem, of gaan hulle weer die gereg ontduik? Wie gaan as oorwinnaars uit die stryd tree? Net die tyd sal leer . . .

Author: Rhulani Mathebula

Language: English 

Author: Terry Taylor

Language: English

ISBN: 978-1-77605-437-4

Genre: Fiction

Author: Rodwell Jacha

Language: English

ISBN: 978-1-77605-444-2

Genre: Religious

Understanding of what we see, read and hear is what will make the difference to the world we live in. What we currently have is a situation where we are faced with a lot of information, but nothing is changing our world because while we have the information, we do not have the understanding necessary to apply it. The concept of understanding is fundamental to our everyday lives. If we could only understand each other, we could eliminate hatred, suspicion, and discrimination.

Author: Chris Steinmann

Language: Afrikaans

ISBN: 978-1-77605-316-2

Genre: Short stories

‘n Groep verhale wat elkeen op eie bene staan maar ook ‘n groter storie saam  met die ander vorm. Die karakters se redenerings oor hul lewenswêreld laat net suggesties aan die leser en verras op die onverwagste plekke. Verskeie dimensies van menswees reik uit om weer subtiel toegetrek te word. Die verhale maak mens bewus van jou SELF en die broosheid van bestaan met die ander vorm.

Author: Suzanne Greeff

Language: Afrikaans

ISBN: 978-1-77605-216-5

Genre: Romantic fiction

Kara Lubbe weet dit reeds vandat sy verstand gekry het. Sy is bang vir iets. Nee nie bang nie - vreesbevange. En dit is die gefluister en gekreun van die vloere en die dak en die vensterrame as die lig plek gemaak het vir die donker en daarmee saam die oorbekende duisternis oor haar toegevou het. Min weet sy hoe waar haar vrese sou word tydens haar verblyf op ’n bosveldplaas genaamd Renostersdrift . . .

Author: Ndangwa Noyoo

Language: English

ISBN: 978-1-77605-339-1

Genre: History

This book traces Barotseland’s existence in the Zambian nation from 1964 to date. It challenges dominant discourses on Barotseland from various sources, including the Zambian Government. Indeed, such narratives have either been explicitly biased or have sought to distort Barotseland’s quest for independence from Zambia.  In the same vein, it departs from previous works that have sought to legitimise what the people of Barotseland now refer to as the “illegal occupation of Barotseland by the Zambian Government."

Author: Keneilwe Mabapa

Language: English

ISBN: 978-1-77605-298-1

Genre: Family

This book answers important questions about the legal implications of marriage in a practical, easy to understand language, using real-life examples and tips. It guides YOU the reader, to understand the implications of decisions you make before, during and after your wedding. Reading this book could help you to use the law to protect yourself and your loved ones. It could also save you the heartache and costs associated with taking uninformed legal decisions before, during and after your wedding.

Author: Ben Ferreira

Language: Afrikaans

ISBN: 978-1-77605-335-3

Genre: Retirement Lifestyle

Hoewel baie van ons uitsien na aftrede het baie mense ‘n korttermyn-siening van wat hulle na aftrede gaan doen. Dikwels tref die realiteit van aftrede mens eers ‘n tydjie na jy afgetree het. Dan kom die vraag: Hoe gaan ek deur die dag kom...? Met Dagbreek na Aftrede begin ‘n sinvolle vervullende lewe. Dis nou jou kans om nuwe horisonne te verken, dalk nuwe uitdagings te aanvaar en so ‘n bietjie jou grense te verskuif.

Author: Ben Ferreira

Language: English

ISBN: 978-1-77605-371-1

Genre: Retirement Lifestyle

Retirement should really be the best time of your life. The objective of this book is to guide you with practical hints and advice for living a purposeful life and to encourage you to enjoy this final phase. Dawn after Retirement will assist you in rediscovering your youth and equip you to live a happy and rewarding life. Discover new horizons and look forward to new challenges that will expand your boundaries.

Author: Tiyani Nkuna

Language: English

ISBN: 978-1-928210-57-3

Genre: Religious

For some women life ends when a man leaves them. For some people life ends when the people around them reject or forsake them. For some failure is the end - and they would rather stop living than risk failing again. Others allow the environment they find themselves in to define them. . .  This book will inspire you and strengthen your faith in God.

Author: Ronél Mostert

Language: Afrikaans

ISBN: 978-1-77605-056-7

Genre: Christian fiction

Saggeus se lewe is ‘n warboel. Sy vrou het hom verlaat. Sy enigste dogter het die pad heeltemal byster geraak en sy seun Simeon is behep met die man Jesus. Die jong slavin, Leah, poog verbete om die gesin wat uitmekaarskeur, bymekaar te hou. Saggeus leer dat die oplossing vir sy probleme nie in geld lê nie, maar in gehoorsaamheid. Bo in ‘n wildevyeboom vind hy uiteindelik sy antwoord.

Author: Danie Markgraaff

Language: English

ISBN: 978-1-77605-284-4

Genre: Fiction

Secrecy and rumours about the Eyelock facility draws unsavoury attention from the Middle East, causing Sonjia Meier to fall into the hands of murderous people who would go to any lengths to get the information she holds. The captivating story of a woman fighting against ruthless black market arms dealers and terrorist groups, who finds her true freedom and redemption in the Syrian Desert with the most humble of people.

Author: Riana Botha

Language: English

ISBN: 978-1-77605-367-4

Genre: Romantic fiction

Imagine being a 20-year-old in a big city like LA, struggling to overcome a deep-seated fear and trying to realise a very important dream. UCLA student, Nicky, has a horrible secret that keeps her from having a normal romantic relationship, until she meets the heartthrob, Chris, who teaches her that life goes on and wounds heal. But will Nicky ever stop watching over her shoulder or will a final act of kindness drive away all demons and pave the way for a happy, healed ending?

Author: Jessica Venter

Language: Afrikaans

ISBN: 978-1-77605-044-4

Genre: Romantic fiction

Mariena is die eienaar van 'n florerende hotel, maar haar hart bly hunker na 'n jeugvriend, Werner. Sy wonder wat van hom geword het . . . Totdat hy op 'n dag voor haar in haar kantoor staan op soek na werk. Baie het verander sedert sy hom laas gesien het. Hy is glad nie meer die positiewe jong man wat sy geken het nie...

Author: Adrie F. Jooste

Language: Afrikaans

ISBN: 978-1-77605-326-1

Genre: Christian inspiration / Religious

Trauma gooi ’n lang skaduwee. Jy loop ’n lang emosionele pad saam met die gevolge daarvan. Die lewe kan daarna slegter en bitter wees of jou lewe kan sterker en meer gevestig wees deur Jesus Christus wat jou die krag daarvoor sal gee. Die keuse is joune.

Author: Ken Resnick

Language: English

ISBN: 978-1-77605-353-7

Genre: Parenting

Ken Resnick is a registered Educational psychologist, practising since 1987. He recently completed a doctoral thesis evaluating the Smart Choice Parenting programme that he had developed. He has 20 years experience as a counsellor/psychologist at a private co-ed school in Johannesburg behind him, and has done numerous presentations and workshops on the Smart Choice Parenting (SCPP) programme here in South Africa and the UK. He also runs a full-time private practice.

Author: Susanna Moolman

Language: Afrikaans

ISBN: 978-1-77605-098-7

Genre: Self-help / Counselling

Die rouproses neem dikwels heelwat langer om te verwerk as waarop ons voorbereid is. Gebore uit onvermoë om werklik te help, is vriende en familie is dikwels geneig om die treurendes aan te jaag om tog net ‘gou oor die ding te kom’, maar daar is nie ‘n kortpad deur die rouproses nie. Die enigste manier om gesond anderkant uit te stap, is reg deur die middel daarvan – ongeag hoe pynlik en ongemaklik dit ookal mag wees.

Author: Nathan van der Berg

Language: English

ISBN: 978-1-77605-073-4

Genre: Fiction

Jake Mitchell is a driven student with little regard for apartheid laws. In spite of this he has an overwhelming fear for the security forces. His resolve is tested when he falls in love across the race barrier with the neighbour’s daughter, Lana. The consequences are dire for Jake and his family, as they suffer emotional turmoil at a time when the apartheid regime is at It’s height in South Africa. This heart-rendering story is testament to how the human will can be stronger than the difficult circumstances that surrounds it and the healing power of forgiveness.