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A Short History of South Africa

By: Gail Nattrass

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A Short History of South Africa

By: Gail Nattrass

South Africa is popularly perceived as the most influential nation in Africa – a gateway to an entire continent for finance, trade and politics, and a crucial mediator in its neighbours' affairs. On the other hand, post-Apartheid dreams of progress and reform have, in part, collapsed into a morass of corruption, unemployment and criminal violence. A Short History of South Africa is a brief, general account of the history of this most complicated and fascinating country – from the first evidence of hominid existence to the wars of the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries that led to the establishment of modern South Africa, the horrors of Apartheid and the optimism following its collapse, as well as the prospects and challenges for the future. This readable and thorough account, illustrated with maps and photographs, is the culmination of a lifetime of researching and teaching the broad spectrum of South African history. Nattrass's passion for her subject shines through, whether she is elucidating the reader on early humans in the cradle of humankind, or describing the tumultuous twentieth-century processes that shaped the democracy that is South Africa today.

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Biteback Publishing

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1785903683

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9781785903687

Transformational Speaking

If You Want to Change the World, Tell a Better Story

By: Gail Larsen

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Transformational Speaking

If You Want to Change the World, Tell a Better Story

By: Gail Larsen

You can change the world—one audience at a time! Today's challenging times call for passionate visionaries who are authentic and articulate communicators. Speaking coach and consultant Gail Larsen presents a proven program that liberates the "speaker within" and transforms even the reluctant orator into an agent of change. While most books on public speaking focus on polishing your presentation and overcoming fear, Larsen's holistic blend of spirit and logic goes far beyond the standard format, making TRANSFORMATIONAL SPEAKING a must-read for even the most seasoned speechmakers. With her uniquely inspirational approach, Larsen reaches out to those who want to make a genuine difference in our world by changing minds through touching hearts. TRANSFORMATIONAL SPEAKING offers insightful advice on everything from defining your message and refining your delivery, to managing the dynamics of a room, handling logistics like a pro, and building a connection with an audience of any size. Larsen has helped business executives and entrepreneurs, community and social change leaders, and healers and life coaches become active movers and shakers through the power of effective communication.

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210

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Celestial Arts

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080415189X

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9780804151894

Governing through Crime in South Africa

The Politics of Race and Class in Neoliberalizing Regimes

By: Gail Super

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Governing through Crime in South Africa

The Politics of Race and Class in Neoliberalizing Regimes

By: Gail Super

This book deals with the historic transition to democracy in South Africa and its impact upon crime and punishment. It examines how the problem of crime has emerged as a major issue to be governed in post-apartheid South Africa. Having undergone a dramatic transition from authoritarianism to democracy, from a white minority to black majority government, South Africa provides rich material on the role that political authority, and challenges to it, play in the construction of crime and criminality. As such, the study is about the socio-cultural and political significance of crime and punishment in the context of a change of regime. The work uses the South African case study to examine a question of wider interest, namely the politics of punishment and race in neoliberalizing regimes. It provides interesting and illuminating empirical material to the broader debate on crime control in post-welfare/neoliberalizing/post transition polities.

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193

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Routledge

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1317125509

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9781317125501

The Finish Line

By: Gail Schimmel

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The Finish Line

By: Gail Schimmel

Brenda has always worked hard to fit in – from her school days, when her talent in athletics gave her access to a richer world, to marriage to her soulmate, which bound her to that world. It’s hard to know how much of her discomfort comes from the ongoing presence of Denver in her life. From the time when they were the two fastest girls in the athletics team, through years of marriage and parenthood, Denver has always offered friendship, worthy competition ... and simmering resentment. When Brenda realises that Denver is a threat to her family’s well-being, there’s nothing she won’t do to protect them. And Denver will do anything to protect herself. After years of rivalry, who will cross the finish line first?

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Pan Macmillan South africa

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1770109250

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9781770109254

Little Secrets

A Novel

By: Gail Schimmel

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Little Secrets

A Novel

By: Gail Schimmel

‘Little Secrets is utterly brilliant – it’s a wolf of a thriller in suburban sheep’s clothing!’ – QARNITA LOXTON, author of the much-loved ‘Being’ series Monique and Ben Klein have been married for twenty years. They both know that they didn’t get married for all the right reasons, but they’re happy with the decision they made. They have a good life in a beautiful house, with three children who they adore. It all worked out in the end. Or did it? Monique has become obsessed with being the perfect wife and mother. Her sense of self is attached to the compliments she receives from friends and relatives. From her appearance to her home to her children, nobody is allowed to see the cracks. They might be normal for other people, but not for Monique. Ben knows that he gave up on a part of himself and his dreams when he married Monique. He’s an actuary, working for a corporate, and not the artist that he longed to be. He ignores as best he can the difference in their thinking. If anyone asks, he is happy. Their daughter Rosie is struggling with her friendships and the daunting world of teenage parties. But with a strict mother like Monique, she knows that even if she gets frustrated, Monique’s rules will keep her safe. Until Ben meets Daisy. And Rosie meets Margie. And everything starts to fall apart.

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Pan Macmillan South africa

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1770108505

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9781770108509

The Park

By: Gail Schimmel

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The Park

By: Gail Schimmel

Good mothers take their children to the park Rebecca doesn’t expect to make new friends at this stage of her life. But when she becomes a mother to little Amy, she finds herself spending her afternoons in the park. There she meets other mothers: first flamboyant, fun Rose, and then single-mom Lilith, whose inner strength is tangible, and whose eyes never leave her toddler. Very soon the women have formed a trio – the type of friends who feel at home in each other’s kitchens – and their daughters begin to behave like sisters. But Rebecca is about to learn that friendship is not always what it seems, and that sometimes you trust the wrong people. At a time when she needs to lean on them, one of her new friends does the unthinkable, and the other turns on her in a way she could never have anticipated. Her two park friends will change Rebecca’s life – and her family – forever.

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Pan Macmillan South africa

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1770109218

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9781770109216

Book's by Gail Nattrass

A Short History of South Africa

A Short History of South Africa

Transformational Speaking

Transformational Speaking

Governing through Crime in South Africa

Governing through Crime in South Africa

The Finish Line

The Finish Line

Little Secrets

Little Secrets

The Park

The Park

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