When we read something we love, we want everyone to know about it,
and this is why the TikTok community, #BookTok, has taken off. It serves
up genuine content with authentic feelings and reactions. It’s also really
good at igniting the fear of missing out in us … Here are some of the
authors whose books have seen a resurgence, thanks to #BookTok.
Join BirdLife South Africa for the biggest event in African birding this year: The African Bird Fair 2022.
Taking place on 22 and 23 July 2022, expect a jam-packed programme of exciting speakers, a plethora of exhibitors, and even some educational workshops on birding identification. Plus, there’s the opportunity to connect with other avid birders across the continent, and the world.
‘Cooking with love’ aptly describes Trish van der Nest’s approach to food. This passionate foodie loves nothing more than to see family and friends gathered around her table, eating a meal she has prepared.
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An air-fryer is the latest kitchen must-have and this is the recipe book to go with it! This nifty, counter-top appliance is similar to an oven, as it bakes and roasts, but the key difference is its heating elements are located at the top and are enhanced by a large, powerful fan. The result is food that’s crisp and delicious in no time and, most notably, it makes the perfect alternative to a deep-fat fryer for anyone adopting a healthier lifestyle.
An African Bite celebrates the simplicity and authenticity of African food for a contemporary cook. Chef Mbombi has a deep connection to his culture, yet he is also a modern man living an urban lifestyle. Recognising that if we don’t keep cooking ‘heritage’ dishes, there is a risk of them being lost forever, he set out to create a cookbook that celebrates the food he was raised on.
Everyday eating with built in wow factor - from the Ottolenghi protege shaking up the food world. MEZCLA means mix, blend or fusion in Spanish and in her first solo cookbook, Ixta Belfrage - loved for her inventive ingredient combinations - shares her favourite mezcla of flavours.
In this second instalment of The Profiler Diaries, former South African Police Service (SAPS) head profiler Dr Gérard Labuschagne, successor to the legendary Micki Pistorius, recalls more of the 110 murder series and countless other bizarre crimes he analysed during his career.
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Are you overshadowed by the narcissists in your life? Are you worn out by their constant demands for attention, their absolute belief they are right (even when clearly they are not), their determination to do what they want (regardless of impact), and their baffling need to control everyone and everything around them? In this thought-provoking, sanity-saving book, Thomas Erikson helps you understand what makes narcissists tick and, crucially, how to handle them without wearing yourself out in the process.
Discover the rise and fall of the world's greatest empire in the stunning first instalment of The Golden Age, an epic new series from the nation's finest historical novelist.
Prologue
Bad luck has always followed Olivia. But when a steamy text from a random number turns into the most entertaining relationship of her life, it seems things are looking up... Colin has always considered Olivia his flatmate's annoying little sister. Until she moves in with them, and he realizes she's turned into an altogether sexier distraction... He's determined to keep his distance, but it isn't easy. Especially when he discovers she's the girl he's been secretly messaging.