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M.S. Sallie - Rebellion, Community, Township Art and Heritage in the era of Apartheid. This work is a vibrant fusion of the life and art of a quintessential Johannesburg painter and a classic twentieth-century South African story.In this book, Bashier Sallie creates an archive of the life of his grandfather, Mogamat Sallie Sallie, the remarkable man who was so influential in his upbringing. M.S. Sallie was a master craftsman, a saddlemaker, a Rakam creator, a fine artist and a leader of his community. His story of a life spent inFietas, Sophiatown, Albertville, Kliptown, Newclare and Spitskop Avenue, Bosmont South Africa is the story of many of our elders... In Canvases of a Mubarak Life, Bashier has captured, through text and Mogamat's numerous paintings, a remarkable artist's story, but also the story of a community.The book is a welcome addition to an extremely limited archive of work by artists of colour who created their artworks under apartheid. This unheralded artist, M.S. Sallie, emanated from and lived amongst the very communities that were so deeply affected by the actions of the repressive regime. This book therefore serves as an important personal archive for the Sallie family, but also as a significant addition to the recovery of that which was lost or refused within the annals of South African art history.

Drawing on seemingly unrelated instances of essential worker shortages around the world, investment analyst Shamil Ismail connects the dots to build a compelling and well-researched narrative explaining why aging populations and declining birth rates are leading to a shrinking workforce of essential workers in developed countries, which could massively disrupt their societies and economies.Ismail methodically unpacks the factors driving this escalating crisis, and shows why proposed solutions such as automation, AI, and raising the retirement age will not fix the problem. Ultimately, attitudes to immigration must change, as more and more affected countries will need to "import" workers and consumers to prop up their economies and maintain their standards of living.When are we likely to see the first major signs of this new reality? Which countries will be first impacted, and by when? How will companies and investment markets be affected? What could the world look like in the decades to come? And what will this mean for the future of our children? Sifting through the data, trends and forecasts, Ismail answers these intriguing questions, allowing us to prepare for the daunting future that lies ahead.

Orphaned as a teen when his parents are involved in a fatal accident, Eric Robertson is sent from the big city to a small Karoo town to live with his grandmother. Struggling to adapt and victimised by the school bully, Eric escapes to the sanctuary of the unused cellar under the old farmhouse, where he stumbles across a magical set of golf clubs that seemingly possess the ability to communicate with him. Under the expert guidance and tutelage of the clubs, each previously owned by a golfing legend, Eric learns to love and master the game, and his whimsical fun with the clubs soon progresses to serious competition. As rapidly as his success grows, however, so do the challenges. Romantic entanglements, the lure of sponsorships, and his own ego threaten to destroy his blossoming career and his special friendship with the clubs forever.

South Africa is trapped in a titanic clash between black anger and white fear. A self-righteous government hangs on to power in the name of God and on the pretext of containing communist expansion. Fervent freedom fight-ers try to de-stabilise the government and wrestle power from the white minority. 1950-1976, the golden era of apartheid, provides the context in which an Eastern Cape boy grapples with mean-ing in an environment of superstition, religion, tradi-tion, war, racism, broken relationships and betrayal. November 15, 1976, five months after the ANC-initiated Soweto uprising, and a week after the government-spon-sored massacre in Maseru, a private investigator is the target of a bomb at his premises ... This compelling tale echoes our contemporary world, where morality and justice continue to be corrupted by cultural zealots and religious extremists; love is still blind and betrayal remains omnipresent. The book is a work of fiction. It is inspired by events that occurred during the specified period and by some of the author's experiences during that era.

Living in Two Worlds is the result of a four-month, 5 000 km non-motorised journey - walking, kayaking, and cycling - by authors Ian Michler and Ian McCallum through six countries across southern Africa, from the Atlantic Ocean in the West to the Indian Ocean in the East.

Industrial psychologist and award-winning business coach Kathi Hyde and her clients have proven that you can start over or step up, even in hard times, to build a business that achieves the results you deserve, brings out the best in your people, thrives regardless of the economic challenges or markets, and allows you to live life well.Kathi's passion to help small businesses succeed to international standards (irrespective of where they find themselves geographically) and her love for the people who start and run them, have helped lead her clients to record success, game-changing personal growth, contentment and real results time and again.Using vignettes of her own story as a backdrop, Kathi shares with you her proven step-by-step strategies to help you achieve the same results - no matter where you are in your life or business journey.This book considers both the business owner and the business. Part One prepares you mentally and emotionally to overcome your setbacks and take on the mantle of being a business owner. It also helps you work out the 'what' and the 'why' of starting or growing your business. PartTwo provides the practical business skills and know-how to build a profitable, resilient and rewarding business that delivers.Based on sound business principles and practices, and packed with wisdom, anecdotes, strategies, practical examples, and the insight and experience gained from Kathi's more than 30-year involvement with business across a range of industries in developed and developing countries, PEACE by Piece is your coach-come-business-school in a book. Let it help you create peace from the pieces and guide you in laying the foundations of a purpose-driven business that serves you and those you love and serve.

Learn the secrets of the publishing trade to create a high-quality book that reads well, looks good, makes you money, and boosts your author profile and brand.Written by two experts in the publishing industry, Publish Like a Pro is the most comprehensive guide to navigating the world of self-publishing in South Africa today. Authors Vanessa Wilson and Georgina Hatch explain in detail exactly what one should consider when choosing to go this route, empowering authors to create better-quality products and helping them avoid costly mistakes along the way.Every aspect of the publishing process is explored - from making the decision to publish and what will be required of you as an author, to all the processes required to get your book from a raw manuscript to a finished, sellable product - with professional advice and best practices provided along the way. Equipped with the 'insider knowledge' that Publish Like a Pro offers, self-publishers will have a greater chance of making the right decisions and reaping the rewards and profits that self-publishing can offer.This book: Examines different publishing models and budget requirements. Explains the production process in detail, offering advice and practical know-how. Discusses a typical production timeline and provides a template for your own use. Explores printing processes and how to prepare your book files for print. Helps you to choose your printing options, including the cover, paper, and binding. Discusses ebook publishing and preparing your file for ebook conversion. Outlines the options for online ebook and print-on-demand distribution. Looks at the economics of publishing and shows you how to work out your publishing budget, set your retail price, and calculate your profit. Explores sales channels, the distribution chain in South Africa, and promotional ideas for your book. Provides resources, tips, and advice throughout, with convenient worksheets and templates to help you plan, budget and prepare your files.

In today''s volatile times, it''s more important than ever to do whatever it takes to create sustainable hope and joy. One way to achieve this goal is by tapping into the power of self-leadership... Only you can control and lead your own life! If you want to reach your full potential and lead others, you need to start successfully leading yourself.Offering the reader the benefit of 35 years of his own personal self-leadership work and discovery, alongside anecdotes and learnings derived from various global personalities, Dr Hekkie van der Westhuizen shares practical tips, tools and interventions in the form of stepping stones to assist you on the path to becoming the best possible version of yourself. Join Hekkie as he shares his own journey of self-leadership - a process that will ultimately help you, too, to reflect and start reaping the rewards of successfully overcoming the neMEsis within you. Conquer yourself, become your own best friend, and start achieving those goals that have always seemed just out of reach.