For many years hunters had tried to kill Dhlulamiti, but he had survived. An elephant some thirteen and a half feet tall – his name translated to ‘Taller than trees’ – and weighing in at twelve tons he was a giant even amongst the largest species of mammal ever to have inhabited the earth. In his early days, he had roamed the savannah in Africa as a killer, attacking every man that came his way, but now wiser thoughts prevailed. Inevitably, one day Dhlulamiti met up with Jumbo McGuire, a h...

A stirring and compelling story, full of adventure, set against the background of the move to freedom in Africa. In the face of opposition, hatred, violence and death, the gentler human feelings of friendship and love are nonetheless maintained. Joseph Mahoney is the last Colonial Commissioner in the Kariba Gorge, faced with easing the transition to new rule. To complicate matters, his servant Samson has been accused of murder, and he is drifting apart from Suzie, whom he loves very deeply...

James McQuade, a young handsome marine biologist sails on a whaler into the Antarctic. On board is Victoria Rhodes, one of a number of nurses, and James falls hopelessly in love with her. However, other members of the crew, who range from ordinary as seamen go to very rough personalities, also lust after Victoria. Her origins become the centre of attention and an air of mystery surrounds her. Following a return to port in Cape Town drama ensues and startling facts emerge. The author depict...

Silk Flower Goodbye is an exploration of the mixed emotions felt in the wake of bereavement. Delving into the heartache, the uncertainty, and the anger of the situation, the poet seeks catharsis on the page. They hope for resolution and a sense of peace in the examination of the mundane, and paint a familiar picture in hues of love and longing.Written in memory of loved ones lost between 2015 and 2019, this collection of poetry explores themes of love, life, and lo...

Jeff, an unassuming young man with little enthusiasm for his job, seeks adventure wherever he can find it. Coincidentally, on one of his monotonous lunch breaks in a local park, he encounters one of the most curious situations he has ever seen. His interest is piqued, and he follows a camouflaged man into the deep swampy recesses of the park. This one encounter sets off a chain of events that lead to an adventure of a lifetime. With courage, bravery, and endurance, he demonstrates uncommon...

During the 1860s, the United States was consumed by a Civil War that some thought would only last a few weeks. By 1864, the war had consumed untold resources in both men and material. Even though there seemed to be no end in sight for the war, President Lincoln would not relent, and he made it clear to the nation that he was not willing to have the nation deteriorate into two separate countries at any cost. President Davis was just as determined to have his Confederate states separate from...

While practicing law; advocating environmental sustainability and rule of law; and teaching environmental law, rule of law, and democracy building for half a century Gordon Davis privately wrote poetry. Whether pondering his professional journey or grappling with more elusive mysteries, he has leaned on meditative verse and dished up timely doggerel.The poet pens a natural history of theTribes of mutant thoughts that, seriatim,Occupy and then, ...

While practicing law; advocating environmental sustainability and rule of law; and teaching environmental law, rule of law, and democracy building for half a century Gordon Davis privately wrote poetry. Whether pondering his professional journey or grappling with more elusive mysteries, he has leaned on meditative verse and dished up timely doggerel.The poet pens a natural history of theTribes of mutant thoughts that, seriatim,Occupy and then, ...

Eros is not the only love.Poems of love and longing fill the pages of this second book of poetry from Sage Gordon-Davis. The search for love in all its forms from physical attraction to self love is the theme of this book.love mattersit is all that mattersit's the only thing worth fighting forworth dying foreverything else istransientfriends are lovefamily is loveyouare love...

Algedonic is an aesthetic outlook on pain and pleasure. Complex emotions simplified into poetic interludes as only r.h. Sin can express. With his trademark of giving simplicity to some of the hardest of emotions, Sin reminds us all that there are often two sides to an emotional story and sometimes the pain transforms into something beautiful, something less problematic and maybe something that reignites a feeling of pleasure.

You'll weep, empathize with pain, and experience hope in this two-part collection of poetry and prose. Delicate Thoughts explores the depths of heartbreak, depression, and subsequent woman empowerment in an emotionally raw, diary-like style. Open your heart and absorb the beauty of the human experience that is spilled out on every page.

How can a girl possibly have married a lion? How can a man have a tree growing out of his head?And how can a woman have children made of wax?The stories in this collection make these questions seem simple, everyday ones - then deftly supplies simple, everyday answers.Surprising and humorous, these beautifully rendered tales demonstrate McCall Smith's renowned storytelling skills.