The impact of the 1820 Settlers on South Africa has been immense. Their likes included great statesmen, fighters for civil rights and other people who made South Africa what it is today (for good and bad).Why were these settlers so important? They were a very large homogenous group that came from a far more liberal population than what had been in South Africa.The Dutch/German immigrants from the VOC (Dutch East Indies) period were literally employees. They then asked permiss...

You didn't start your business to feel permanently busy, overwhelmed, and always a little behind. Yet most small business owners end up becoming the finance department, sales team, operations manager, and CEO — often before lunch.Most business books assume you already have departments and specialists. This book is written for the person who is the department.After twenty-five years as a chartered accountant working alongside owner-managed businesses, Johan Hefer sa...

The little snake is about snake safety, but more than that it is about learning to read. Its very basic language will help any child practice their reading.

This book has fun limericks aimed at early readers between about Grade 1 and 4. The Book is illustrated with fun simple drawings and based broadly on South African themes but will appeal to kids from around the world. The fun of a boy on the beach with a turban to a woman who is "strong as an ox and knows how to box" will appeal to both children and parents.The text is designed to give a learner practice in reading interesting and enjoyable content.

South Africa is blessed with some of the best biodiversity in the world. Included in this biodiversity are some of the most deadly snakes in the world.This guide aims to educate young readers on the deadly snakes that we find in South Africa.This text is designed to give a learner practice in reading interesting and enjoyable content. It is also a first “Field Guide”.

One the edge of the Karkloof forest lives a little girl called Lia. She is friends with the little people who loves to sing and dance.Also in the forest lives an evil witch doctor. . .

This books briefly illustrates some of the main aspects of the South African constitution and is aimed at early readers. Beautifully drawings further illustrates the concepts explained.

A little elephant goes for a walk in a forest in South Africa and meets some green snakes. The Reading Nature series is aimed at first time readers to give them the opportunity to practice their reading. Stunning photos will educate and enthrall young readers.

Has history been wrong for 200 years? Read the startling truth about the mutiny on the Bounty, its characters, causes, and aftermath. Television rights are now in development with Ridley Scott's Scott Free Productions.More than two centuries after Master’s Mate Fletcher Christian led a mutiny against Lieutenant William Bligh on a small, armed transport vessel called Bounty, the true story of this enthralling adventure has become obscured by the legend. Combining vi...

The Depression is over and fears of revolution have subsided, but there is still resentment over the previous year’s hangings. Robert is carrying out some very controversial actions on behalf of the government under cover of his bank’s business in America. Mad King George finally dies and a new reign appears to offer the possibility of change, but the realities of political and economic existence remain unaltered. William Rumpage rises in the world, to his own, and his wife’s trepidation. ...

Tom becomes involved in the sordid suicide of Lord Castlereagh, the Foreign Secretary, and plays a major part in the cover up, earning much political gratitude for the whole family. Meanwhile, James marries well and begins to lay the foundations of a political career. The hunt for Tom’s attacker, Godby Fletcher, leads to America. Joseph, busy with his inventions, faces tragedy which may be too much for him. There are shocks in store for both families that will herald great changes.

Graham Seal brings to life the brutal Australian convict transportation system with stories of notorious criminals, colourful characters, and harsh punishments. There were also happy endings for the men and women for whom transportation was an opportunity to start afresh in a new land.'Graham Seal has the knack of the storyteller'Warren Fahey AMGraham Seal takes us back to Australia's ignominious beginnings, when a hungry child could be transported t...