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Egyptian Mummies:...

Illuminating their mysteries, myths, sacred rituals, and hieroglyphic writings, Egyptian Mummies brings the ancients to life. In an easily accessible and lively style, noted Egyptologist Bob Brier gives the complete historical context of ancient Egyptian culture and a contemporary interpretation and synthesis of it.

Author: Bob Brier

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Dust jacket = Fair (has water stain on inside on top) Book = Excellent. Overall rating is thus Good.

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R120.00
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The Egypt Code

Decades ago, Bauval shocked the scientific community with his Orion Correlation Theory, proving that the Giza pyramids were aligned precisely with Orion's Belt. In The Egypt Code, he takes his cosmic detective work to the next level, revealing a hidden, vast blueprint that spans the entire geography of the Nile Valley.

Author: Robert Bauval

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Extra Note: Dust jacket - Fair to Worn - has stains on inside top and bottom. The back board is only slightly affected. Inside pages and the rest of book in excellent condition.

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R150.00
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JM Coetzee And The Life Of...

A fascinating, tremendously insightful journey into the hidden creative world of Nobel laureate J.M. Coetzee. Utilizing exclusive access to Coetzee's private manuscripts, notebooks, and early research papers, author David Attwell reveals the intense, self-critical precision that shaped some of the greatest novels of our time. J.M. Coetzee and the Life of Writing traces how these famous works evolved over dozens of drafts, proving how deeply rooted Coetzee's fiction is within the landscape, complex history, and political conflicts of South Africa. An essential read for every serious lover of South African literature.

Author: David Attwell

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Strategic Human Resource...

This academic and professional text provides practical guidance on aligning human resource strategies with broader business objectives. The fourth edition includes updated material on human capital management, corporate social responsibility, and organization development, offering practitioners and students tools, checklists, and case studies to bridge the gap between HR theory and real-world implementation.

Author: Michael Armstrong

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The Joy of X: A Guided Tour...

Maths is everywhere, often where we least expect it. In this extraordinary book, world-renowned mathematician Steven Strogatz takes us on a fascinating tour of the numbers that form our everyday lives. From the logic of negative numbers to the wonders of calculus, fat tails, and infinity, Strogatz connects great ideas directly to popular culture, current affairs, and business practice. Written with a journalistic eye for startling facts and memorable illustrations, he is the lucid math teacher you always wished you had. Perfect for the curious beginner and the expert alike, this delightful exploration will entertain, amaze, and make you smarter.

Author: Steven Strogatz

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Mister God, This Is Anna

A deeply moving, beautifully simple classic that explores life’s greatest mysteries through the innocent eyes of a child. This extraordinary narrative details the profound relationship between the author, Fynn, and a brilliant, precocious young runaway named Anna, whom he rescues from the London docks. Over the course of their transformative time together, Anna reveals an astonishingly deep, natural understanding of mathematical patterns, science, and spiritual philosophy. Her unfiltered conversations about life, death, and a deeply personal creator challenge conventional perspectives, offering a masterclass in unconditional love and wonder.
Author: Fynn

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R60.00
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Wheels, Life and Other...

Master conjuror Martin Gardner returns with a captivating treasure trove of problems, paradoxes, and tricks. Gathering material from his iconic Scientific American column, this collection delights seasoned puzzlers and math novices alike. Explore classical paradoxes like Aristotle's Wheel, geometric fallacies, and three dedicated chapters on John Conway's legendary "Game of Life." Filled with amusing anecdotes about famous mathematicians, full solutions, and reader feedback, it offers intellectual excursions from simple games to the wonderfully challenging. A book to refer to again and again for pure entertainment.

Author: Martin Gardner

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DJ - Fair, Book - Good

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R75.00
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New Low Blood Sugar And You

A guide to diagnosing and treating hypoglycemia and sugar sensitivity by identifying if common issues like anxiety, exhaustion, headaches, and insomnia are caused by low blood sugar. It guides readers toward a personalized diet tailored to their individual body chemistry. The book also tackles complex health links, addressing the collision of hypoglycemia with multiple allergies, connecting excessive sugar or caffeine to yeast infections, and linking mercury tooth fillings to low blood sugar. It introduces effective therapies to manage sweet cravings and related weight issues, complete with practical menus, recipes, and nutritional data for common foods.

Author: Carlton Fredericks

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R38.00
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The Well Balanced Child

A 'whole body' approach to learning which integrates the brain, senses, movement and play. This  fully revised edition includes a new chapter on what parents can do to help children reach their full potential, physically and mentally.

This practical, inspirational resource will help parents and educators to understand : Why movement matters, How music helps brain development, The role of nutrition, the brain and child growth, and How to help children with learning and behavioural problems.

Author: Sally Goddard Blythe

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A Sprat To Catch A Mackerel

In A Sprat to Catch a Mackerel: Key principles to build your business, Raymond Ackerman shares the basic tenets behind his business philosophy – timeless principles that have guided him through some of South Africa's most turbulent times.

Author: Raymond Ackerman

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R40.00
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Adventures of a Young...

In 1954, a young David Attenborough was offered the opportunity of a lifetime: to travel the world to find rare and elusive animals for the London Zoo's collection and to film the expeditions for the BBC's new show, Zoo Quest. This memoir chronicles those legendary voyages. From trekking in search of giant anteaters in Guyana and Komodo dragons in Indonesia, to battling cannibal fish and unpredictable weather, Attenborough records the incredible beauty and biodiversity of these regions. 

Author: David Attenborough

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Around The World On Expenses

In this sparkling follow-up to Travels with my Briefcase, Peter Biddlecombe takes us on another irreverent global tour. Still convinced that the only true modern traveller is the business traveller, Peter Biddlecombe sniffs his nose at the 'gimmick tourists', eschews crossing the Sahara naked on a skateboard and carries on doing what he does best – business, all over the world, with a wonderfully diverse range of characters.

Author: Peter Biddlecombe

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R55.00
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