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Good English opens doors across Southern Africa and beyond. Conceived and published in South Africa, this practical reference guide from Reader's Digest brings you and your family the magic and true power of words. Based on the respected work of J. Alswang and A. van Rensburg, this dictionary features clear definitions, contextual sample sentences, and practical pronunciation guides. It bridges cultural gaps by incorporating local terms, regional slang, and borrowings from other African languages. Complete with a fold-out quick-reference pronunciation flap inside the cover, it serves as an indispensable desktop companion for high school learners, tertiary students, homeschooling families, and professionals seeking confident communication skills.

Author: Anne Wevell (Project Editor), Wendy Powell (Senior Editor)

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Uncover the human side of history in Richard Humble’s captivating look at one of civilization's greatest adventurers. While Marco Polo’s historic twenty-five year odyssey to the Court of Kubilai Khan became a travel literature classic, his intense personal trials are often hidden behind his geographic logs. This narrative biography examines the frustrating setbacks, mortal dangers, and stacked odds that dogged his party across perilous lands. Dismissed by Venetian peers as romantic exaggeration, his epic service in the Khan’s court is brought to life with twenty pages of colour plates and a hundred historical illustrations.

Author: Richard Humble

**The book has a slight, dry damp smell from its past storage environment (no visible water damage present to the book itself, except for small water stains and foxing to the reverse side of the dustjacket).

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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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This complete business startup toolkit, written by The Apprentice finalist Bianca Miller-Cole and the entrepreneur Byron Cole, is an inspiring, wide-ranging handbook which combines practical tips and advice with energetic ideas to help you thrive and stand out from the crowd.

Decoding the jargon that is prevalent in business circles today, you'll get straightforward help with converting your innovative business concept into a commercially viable proposition. You'll learn to avoid the costly mistakes of many who have gone before you, and create a sustainable enterprise that will flourish.

**Could be a useful resource for Homeschool Elective courses like Entrepreneurship**

Author: Bianca Miller-Cole and Byron Cole

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Afrikaans sonder grense is ’n volledige taalreeks vir Afrikaans as Eerste Addisionele Taal. Dié taalreeks strek van Graad 1 tot Graad 12 en voldoen aan al die vereistes van die Nasionale Kurrikulum- en Assesseringsbeleidsverklaring (NKABV). Leerders se taalvaardighede soos Luister en praat, Lees en kyk: Begrip en Letterkunde, Skryf en aanbied, asook geïntegreerde Taalstrukture en -konvensies word doelreffend ontwikkel sodat die leerders in die multikulturele opset in die land ook in Afrikaans kan kommunikeer.

Author: Mari Lätti, Sonia Gouws, Ronél Gouws, Marianne Peacock, Susannie Pretorius, Mari Smit

**Note - The interior pages are clean, fully intact, and unmarked (only name inscription). Covered in contact.

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When the Tooting family gets their hands on the famous magical car, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, they expect extraordinary family road trips. However, a sudden mechanical glitch leaves Chitty stuck in reverse—reversing rapidly through time itself! Before they know it, the Tootings find themselves careening into prehistory, landing right at the giant, scaly feet of a hungry Tyrannosaurus Rex. To escape becoming a prehistoric snack, the family must figure out how to navigate the magical vehicle across different eras.

Author: Frank Cottrell Boyce

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An exceptional historical study of the Natal campaign during the Anglo-Boer War, this absorbing account seeks to vindicate the heavily criticized General Sir Charles Warren. Condemned by history as the man who lost the brutal Battle of Spioenkop (Spion Kop), Warren was forbidden from publicly speaking in his own defense. Utilizing the rigorous testimonies from the 1902–1903 Royal Commission of Inquiry, alongside controversial contemporary reports, author Owen Coetzer meticulously re-examines the military strategies, the infamous 'Dum-Dum' bullets, and the fierce friction between Warren and General Buller. 1996 first edition paperback.

Author: Owen Coetzer

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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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Afrikaans sonder grense is ’n volledige taalreeks vir Afrikaans as Eerste Addisionele Taal. Dié taalreeks strek van Graad 1 tot Graad 12 en voldoen aan al die vereistes van die Nasionale Kurrikulum- en Assesseringsbeleidsverklaring (KABV). Die Leerderboek fokus op die ontwikkeling van luister-, praat-, lees- en skryfvaardighede, terwyl basiese taalstrukture en woordeskat in konteks aangeleer en toegepas word. Dit bevorder ook kommunikasie en samewerking, die verwerking van inligting en deelname aan interaktiewe aktiwiteite soos liedjies, rympies, rolspel en dramatisering.

Author: Mari Lätti, Sonia Gouws, Carine le Roux

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This unabridged volume brings together two powerful tales of survival, instinct, and the primal forces shaping character. The first story follows Buck, a pampered house dog stolen and thrust into the grueling life of a Yukon sled dog, where he answers the deep call of his wild ancestors. The companion piece tracks White Fang, a fierce wolf-dog born in the harsh wild who must learn to navigate the complex realities of human civilization. Complete and unabridged, these timeless living stories make a rich addition to any homeschool literature curriculum.

Author: Jack London

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An intensely human, firsthand account of the historic Siege of Ladysmith, this classic narrative captures the Anglo-Boer War through a journalist’s eye. Australian war correspondent Donald Macdonald was present for the entire military standoff, cataloging the harsh realities of a town enduring continual bombardment, dwindling rations, and disease. Rather than a dry official record, it delivers an unbiased observation of hand-to-hand combat and frontline raiding parties. Originally published in 1900 and preserved in this out-of-print 1999 Covos Books centenary edition, it is a collectible piece of South African military history—perfect for Africana libraries.

Author: Donald Macdonald

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The ultimate sanity-saving guide for busy parents looking to boost their child’s math confidence. Here are 101 simple tips, games and activities to make practising maths enjoyable and engaging - for you and your child.

Author: Rob Eastaway & Mike Askew

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Author: Arthur S. Maxwell

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Test your knowledge with over 100 planet earth-themed wordsearches, covering everything from animals and plants to cities, countries, continents, rivers and mountains. The crosswords gradually get harder throughout the book, and are perfect for quiet times alone or playing with friends and family. All the answers are at the back of the book.

Author: Phil Clarke (Usborne)

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Every animal leaves a trace of its presence across the African landscape. A Field Guide to the Tracks & Signs of Southern and East African Wildlife by Chris and Tilde Stuart provides an intuitive, key-based method for identifying wildlife through field observation. Instead of searching purely by species, this detailed guide allows readers to evaluate tracks, droppings, feeding signs, nests, shelters, skulls, and scent marks first, leading directly to the correct animal group. Packed with clear illustrations, practical diagnostic keys, and thorough behavioural notes, this volume is an essential reference for bush enthusiasts, field guides, and nature lovers exploring Southern and East Africa.

Author: Chris & Tilde Stuart

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