books by Jacana Media     books:       Hearing Visions Seeing Voices Mmatshilo Motsei Jacana Media, 2005 The breakdown of traditional African values and the consequences of disconnection from African ancestral beliefs are examined in this attempt to understand the vicious cycle of community violence.             Miss Kwa Kwa Stephen Simm Jacana Media, 2008 Struggling to find her path in the Rainbow Nation, Miss Kwa Kwa begins stalking a politician who becomes utterly enamored by the seemingly simple girl, introducing her to the world of Studio 94?the most elite and secret of nightclubs. A raucous political satire of the racism, greed, and criminal ambition in post-apartheid South Africa, the roller coaster ride of Miss Kwa Kwa results in romance, fame, and even her own talk show.             Beat About the Bush: Mammals (Beat About the Bush)1 review Trevor Carnaby Jacana Media, 2008 Really understanding Africa's wildlife This book is a superb introduction to the wildlife of Africa. What Mr. Carnaby does incredibly well in this work is bring the mammals to life with all sorts of captivating anecdotes, insight into animal behavior, and breath-taking photos. We have lots of field guides to the animal life of Africa, some good and some mediocre, but none are terribly interesting. This book is fascinating from ...             Marlene Dumas: Intimate Relations Marlene Dumas Jacana Media, 2008 One of the top-selling female artists in the world, Marlene Dumas is a young painter whose works deal with the cycle of life as well as issues of gender, sexuality, pleasure, and pain. This is an intimate look at her life?and the intellectual, ethical, and moral questions that stimulate and absorb her?as well as a comprehensive catalog of her drawings and paintings. Essays by prominent South African artists and her curator shed light on Dumas as ...             Long Ago Way: In the Footsteps of Alphons Hustinx Obie Oberholzer Jacana Media, 2008 Visually stimulating images of South Africa offer a multifaceted view of the country in this recollection that is at once a history, a travel memoir, and a tribute. The photographer re-creates the trip taken by Alphons Hustinx, a Dutch filmmaker, writer, and photographer who journeyed around South Africa from 1934 to 1935 when the country was in the midst of a crippling depression and the racial problems were showing signs of future unease. As ...             The Silent Minaret Ishtiyaq Shukri Jacana Media, 2007 Daring in both form and content, this novel of belief and betrayal shuttles between two connected moments in history and two countries linked by their colonial past and globalized present. The friends of a young student who has gone missing try to reconstruct his life as they search for him, and what emerges is a picture of a man insisting on a common humanity and finding ways to unify ideologies even as his world is being divided.             The Guide's Guide to Guiding Garth Thompson Jacana Media, 2007 Aimed at informing and educating on wildlife guiding in Africa?s many diverse parks and safari areas, this resource provides aspiring navigators with complete information on the necessary qualifications and requirements to gain access to this growing field. A wide range of subjects are expertly explored, including guiding principles and camp etiquette, medical supplies and safety tips, and details on the use of common field tools such as rifles, ...             Six Fang Marks & a Tetanus Shot4 reviews Richard de Nooy Jacana Media, 2008 A Fantastic Ride When I first started reading this book, it reminded me of what it felt like to be ten again, riding my bike over a home-made jump with five friends lying down on the pavement in front of it, hoping I'd make it over. That's the kind of exuberance and recklessness I found in Rem, one of the two brothers that this novel is about. I rooted for Rem, and loved his fearlessness, purity, and loyalty. ...             Khabzela: The Life and Times of a South African Liz McGregor Jacana Media, 2007 The central question raised by this timely and compelling biography is why Fana Khaba, aka Khabzela, a popular South African DJ and youth icon who succumbed to AIDS, did not take anti-retroviral medication to save his own life. The answer reveals a lot about many South Africans' understanding of AIDS as well as the mendacity of the government's approach to the disease. More than just the retelling of a young celebrity's life, this story explores ...             Song of the Atman Ronnie Govender Jacana Media, 2008 A majestic saga and thoughtful narrative recounting a family's epic struggle, this novel weaves together extraordinary characters bursting with richness, feeling, and dimension. The story of Chin Govender's family is blended into the rich cultural tapestry of Indian life and the intricacies of close communities that form the backdrop for this amazing tale. Painting an evocative portrait of five generations of descendants of former indentured ...             Licensed to Guide Susie Cazenove Jacana Media, 2006 In this dynamic travel narrative, some of Africa's foremost professional guides reveal their take on the safari experience. From elephant-back safaris and walks in the bush to travels within the protective confines of a vehicle, the guides tell stories of how they roamed the countryside, journeying to locales such as Botswana, Sabi Sands, and Soit Orgoss in northern Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Through their colorful biographies and amusing ...             The Edge of Fusion Shane Sauvage Jacana Media, 2008 Presented by a gourmet chef, these afro-fusion recipes explore a plethora of robust and vibrant ingredients. The menus?covering everything from Coconut Milk Brûlée; Chocolate, Frog, Saffron and Snail Tales; Gorgonzola and Port Pastry; and Butter-braised Prunes?showcase amazing combinations of flavor and texture and provide enough variety to satisfy even the most curious cook. Creative and colorful, the cookbook contains detailed photographs that ...             Sappi What's in a Name: The Meanings of the Botanical Names of Trees (Sappi What's in a Name) H. F. Glen Jacana Media, 2004             Coming Back to Earth: South Africa's Changing Environment James Clarke Jacana Media, 2003             Ah Big Yaws?: A Guard to Sow Theffricun Innglissh Robin Malan Jacana Media, 2007 First published in 1972, this lighthearted linguistic study of South African spoken English became a well-loved book among South Africans at home and abroad. Unique and humorous, the book was actually adopted by the BBC drama department as a reference for voice coaches when a white, urban, English-speaking South African accent was required. It is available again for a new generation of language lovers.             Recipes from the Hearth: At Home with South African Icons Francois Ferreira, Gwynne Conlyn Jacana Media, 2008 From Archbishop Desmond Tutu's "Tutu Chicken" to Basetsana Kumalo's "Peri Peri Prawns," 36 of South Africa?s most beloved celebrities reveal their favorite recipes in this zesty cookbook, which was commissioned to raise funds for the nonprofit organization, Business Against Crime Western Cape.             The Big Bad Bitterkomix Handbook Anton Kannemeyer, Conrad Botes Jacana Media, 2008 Showcasing the brilliant and controversial existence of one of the world?s most famous political ?comix? magazines, this anthology exhibits the wide range of published material including covers, postcards, posters, and drawings from the creators? personal sketchbooks. The collection is a testament to the contentious history of Bitterkomix and its attacks on the Afrikaner culture and language, branching into its biting criticisms on South African ...             Crush!: Issue One: 100 South African Wines to Drink Now Michael Olivier Jacana Media, 2008 A guide to 100 award-winning South African wines, this essential reference explains how to find the right bottle for the right occasion?at the right price. From bargain buys and everyday drinks to wines meant to impress and spectacular splurges, this handbook cuts to the chase with easily understood suggestions on what and how to buy, without the pomp and elitism normally associated with wine. A description of each vintage provides tasting ...             Tommy Boys, Lesbian Men, and Ancestral Wives: Female Same-Sex Practices in Africa1 review Ruth Morgan, Saskia Wierenga Jacana Media, 2006 Socially Relevant Tommy Boys, Lesbian Men and Ancestral Wives assertion is that same sex practices have existed in Africa for centuries. This is not an import from the "depraved" West (pg 17). Ruth Morgan and Saskia Wieringa's anthropological study based on first person interviews attempts to prove this. It also hopes to create more regional networks to give African lesbians a sense of belonging and identity so ...             Gayle: The Language of Kinks and Queens, A History and Dictionary of Gay Language in South Africa Ken Cage Jacana Media, 2005 This fascinating analysis of the gay language, Gayle, in South Africa, includes a dictionary of words and an historical record of the language, its development, its form, and its various social functions.              search for books african, alphons, ancestral, bitterkomix, botanical, changing, dictionary, environment, footsteps, handbook, hearing, history, hustinx, innglissh, intimate, khabzela, language, lesbian, licensed, mammals, marlene, meanings, minaret, practices, recipes, relations, same-sex, tetanus, theffricun, visions books:    Kindle - Amazon's New Wireless Reading Device This is the future of book reading. 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