 In The Words Of Nelson Mandela
Jennifer Crwys-Williams (Author)
EAN: 9780143026037
Format: Paperback
'I have fought against white domination, and have fought against black domination. I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities.
It is an ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve. But if needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die.’ Delivered from the dock
Rivonia Treason Trial, 20 April 1964
Collected in In the Words of Nelson Mandela, his comments on subjects as diverse as Humanity,
Racism, Friendship, Oppression and Freedom provide an insight into the man and all he stands for. By turns moving, generous, humorous and sad, this book eloquently conveys his warmth and dignity. It will be both an inspiration and a source of strength for all who read it.
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 Levi Roots Food for Friends
by Levi Roots
Hardcover: 208 pages
Publisher: Mitchell Beazley (2 Aug 2010)
ISBN-10: 1845335260
ISBN-13: 978-1845335267
In each recipe, Levi spices up a family favourite - so beef chops are transformed into beef Chops Calypso, a traditional winter casserole becomes Beef in Stout with Sweet Potato Dumplings, a simple fish meal emerges as Smoked Fish Choka, a classic dessert is remodeled into Mango, Banana and Passion Fruit Trifle, a fruit loaf is spiced up with rum and a milkshake becomes a Tropical Fruit Shake-it. With his inimitable style, Levi dubs it up to create a selection of simple dishes that taste, in his words, 'fabulocious'! From lip-smacking barbecue recipes and dishes for family celebrations to flavoursome fruit puddings for summer picnics and delicious dinners, Levi brings the laid-back spirit of his home islands to every meal you make, using easily accessible ingredients.
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 Rice Bible
Authors: Anon
Published: 29 March 2010
Format: Paperback , 264 pages
ISBN-13: 9780143202912
Imprint: Penguin
Publisher: Penguin Aus.
Origin: Australia
Category: General Cookery & Recipes
A staple food for more than half the world's population, rice comes in many shapes and forms – there are currently more than 2000 known varieties – from fragrant jasmine and aromatic basmati, delicate long-grain and red rice to the ebony-coloured black rice.
The Rice Bible is a collection of more than 120 recipes highlighting the versatility of this indispensable grain. This book brings together dishes from around the world, each with a different take on how to prepare rice for main meals and snacks. Of course there are sweet rice puddings, and even buttery biscuits and slices. You'll also find practical tips on cooking rice as well as easy-to-make spice blends and extras such as paneer.
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 Middle Eastern Bible
Authors: Anon
Published: 3 May 2010
Format: Paperback , 264 pages
ISBN-13: 9780143203001
Imprint: Penguin
Publisher: Penguin Aus.
Origin: Australia
Category: General Cookery & Recipes
Diverse, satisfying dishes from the Middle East
Middle Eastern food is as fascinating and varied as the ancient region from which it comes. Dishes range from simple stews to extravagant offerings characterised by heady fragrances, exotic spices, sweet–sour flavours and decorative garnishes.
Drawing on the culinary traditions of the past, Middle Eastern Bible includes more than 120 recipes for easy, authentic food. As well as meat, seafood and vegetable dishes, there are mezes, soups and salads, pastries, breads, sweets and drinks. You'll find recipes for grilled Turkish kebabs, lavish Iranian rice dishes, slow-cooked Egyptian beans, and rose-scented pastries from Syria and Lebanon. Unfortunately they seemed to have left out Israel, a great source of Middle Eastern food.
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 The Double Comfort Safari Club (No 1 Ladies Detective Agency) (Hardcover)
by Alexander McCall Smith
Alexander McCall Smith (Author)
Hardcover: 256 pages
Publisher: Little, Brown (4 Mar 2010)
ISBN-10: 1408701057
ISBN-13: 978-1408701058
Mma Ramotswe and Mma Makutsi are called to a safari lodge in Botswana's Okavango Delta to carry out a delicate mission on behalf of a former guest. The Okavango makes Precious appreciate once again the beauty of her homeland: it is a paradise of teeming wildlife, majestic grasslands and sparkling water.
However, it is also home to rival safari operators, fearsome crocodiles and disgruntled hippopotamuses. What's more, Mma Makutsi still does not have a date for her wedding to Phuti Radiphuti and is feeling rather tetchy herself.
But Precious knows that with a little patience, just as the wide river will gently make its way round any obstacle, so will everything work out for the best in the end ...
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 Soweto Inside Out [Paperback]
Adam Roberts (Author), Joe Thloloe (Author)
Paperback: 237 pages
Publisher: Penguin Global
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0143024590
ISBN-13: 978-0143024590
Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.1 x 0.5 inches
This is a book about Soweto from inside and out. It is an effort to mark a century since the first forced removals of black Africans from central Johannesburg to the banks of the Klipspruit River. It is also in recognition of the limited books available on a world-famous city.
This book is a companion to a collection of journalists' stories about Johannesburg that was published in 2002, From Jo'burg to Jozi; Stories About Africa's Infamous City. The stories and reflections are written by a hodgepodge of writers from mixed up backgrounds, some from Soweto itself, some from other parts of Johannesburg, others from beyond South
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 Botany for the Artist: An Inspirational Guide to Drawing Plants (Hardcover)
~ Sarah Simblet
Sarah Simblet (Author)
Hardcover: 256 pages
Publisher: DK Publishing
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0756652502
ISBN-13: 978-0756652500
Following the success of Anatomy for the Artist and Sketch Book for the Artist, Botany for the Artist teaches readers in step-by-step illustrations and expert narrative instruction how to master the art of drawing plants.
Page after page of beautiful, detailed photographs complement Sarah Simblet s illustrations showing how an understanding of botany really helps you to draw plants; drawing classes provide a wealth of practical how-to advice; and pages from Sarah's own sketchbooks as well as inspirational master classes reveal how other artists-from 17th century masters to contemporary botanical illustrators-have portrayed plants throughout the years.
This lavishly illustrated book will not only be the definitive guide for those wishing to master the art of drawing plants, but a sumptuous gift book for all those passionate about plants and how they are portrayed in art. |
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More Bird Calls for Beginners
Author: Doug Newman
Format: Softcover
ISBN: 9781770078000
Length: 210mm
Width: 148mm
Pages: 64
In this sequel to the popular Bird Calls for Beginners, Doug Newman describes a further 99 birds and their calls, which are featured on the enclosed CD.
The birds range from those that are common and widely distributed, to a few species that are rare or highly sought after by birders.
The CD features 99 new bird calls. Birds are shown in full-colour photographs, along with distribution maps and concise text about their habitat, behaviour, feeding and nesting preferences, as well as descriptions of their calls. This bright, concise and handy new title will appeal to birders of all ages who seek to learn more about our prolific bird life.
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