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Mandela’s Children Lungile Mtshiliba

A Novel He was the perfect son, beloved by his parents until he began to loathe the misfortunes of apartheid system that contrived brutal oppressions on Africans by the white race. As he pondered the past, he felt angry about how he had been deprived of a blissful childhood, free for all. A white lawyer’s soul is torn on forgiving his parent’s inordinate loyalty to the service of state oppression against fellow humankind, bowing to the winds of change that swept the country.

English | World Rights ISBN: 978-1-928348-81-8 Paperback | Size: 140 x 216mm | 230pp | AUGUST 2020 Price: R195.00 excl. VAT

Uncaged Thoughts from Africa Ifetoye Olowosagba

Poetry Anthology Uncaged thoughts from Africa is a poetry collection that encompasses instinctive reflections and inspirational insight into issues of life. Some of the areas the anthology covers are human activities and survival, politics, hope, faith, love, relationship, God, self-actualization and discovery, including peaceful coexistence and native identity. English | World Rights ISBN: 978-1-928348-37-5 Paperback | Size: 140 x 216mm | 114pp | JULY 2020 Price: R140.00 excl. VAT

Die Morele Kompas (Afrikaans) Diamond Adebowale

Lewensoriëntering vir Suider-Afrikaanse leerders

Hierdie boek beklemtoon die deugde van etiese gedrag – geduld, integriteit, wilskrag, selfdissipline en beskeidenheid – wat leer tot sukses verbind, om alle kategorieë van leerders om die suksesvolle lewe te bekom wat hulle soek. Available in Afrikaans | English | IsiXhosa | IsiZulu | Sesotho| Setswana

ISBN: 978-1-928348-17-7 Paperback | 152x229mm | 128pp | MAY 2020

Price: R169.00 excl. VAT | World Rights

The Moral Compass (English) Diamond Adebowale

Life Orientation For Southern African Learners

This book extols the virtue of ethical conducts that connect learning to success – honesty, patience, integrity, determination, willpower, self-discipline and modesty – to assist all categories of learners attain the successful life they seek.

Available in Afrikaans | English | IsiXhosa | IsiZulu | Sesotho| Setswana ISBN: 978-1-928348-11-5 Paperback | 152x229mm | 128pp | MAY 2020 Price: R169.00 excl. VAT | World Rights

Whispers of a Soul Chantal Emmenis

Poetry Anthology Every ounce of emotion a person may feel is written between the pages of this book. Every poem is written with intense passion for life, feeling things like love in a way often difficult to describe. English | World Rights ISBN: 978-1-928348-07-8 Paperback | Size: 140 x 216mm | 138pp | MAY 2020 Price: R159.00 excl. VAT

Bleeding Independence Martha Nyahwedegwe

Sekai is about to get a new life after her dreams have been shattered by an abusive husband. The political instability in her beloved country has brought economic depression and unbearable hardship upon the entire land - nothing is ever the same again. Can Sekai ever find peace and joy again after her indescribable, turbulent life's journey? English | World Rights ISBN: 978-1-928348-09-2 Paperback | Size: 129 x 198mm | 240pp | MAY 2020 Price: R195.00 excl. VAT

Wandibetha wena Xolani (IsiXhosa) Tyobeka Nceba

INOVELI YESIXHOSA Le meko yathanda ukungaginyisi mathe kuXolani ngoba kwasuka kwaba ngathi uEmeli ongumama wezintwana zozibini ukheth' icala kwaye uthand' uThapelo kunaye. Kwathi nangoku uThapelo sele enze nzima umakoti ongumfazi kaXolani okwesibini, nalapho uEmeli wayengazimiselanga kuyiveza yonke le mhemhe kuXolani ukuze bakwazi ukuyilungisa njengosapho lomzi lakwaZwelibanzi ...

Available in IsiXhosa ISBN: 978-1-928348-05-4 Paperback | 140x216mm | 176pp | MAY 2020 Price: R179.00 excl. VAT | World Rights

Since Mandela Had Died Tyobeka Nceba

A Novel A gripping story of pain and suffering for Mapule, a young Albino girl, who escapes death in the hands of a witchdoctor and his hitmen hunting her body parts for money rituals. Losing her mother to early death, a tale of friendship, love and tragedy assails her life in a land where avoidable crimes and misconducts can easily be abolished...

Available in English ISBN: 978-1-928348-96-2 Paperback | 129x198mm | 220pp | MAY 2020


BULWARK! Cain Mngomezulu

A Novel It's the run-up to the national elections in this 'non-party' state in the Southern Africa region. All adult citizens in good standing are afforded the five-yearly chance to contest the elections on their personal merits. At the chiefdom of ka Dvonga, the latent issue seized upon by most aspirants is the long-standing feud between the ruling branch of the Baka Dvonga dynasty at Enyonini, and the 'cousin' presuming branch at Esweni… Available in English ISBN: 978-1-928348-03-0 Paperback | 129x198mm | 218pp | MAY 2020 Price: R195.00 excl. VAT | World Rights

AFRICA: The Continent we Construct (Revised Edition) Bhaso Ndzendze

What is Africa? In a range of interlocking, far-reaching and in-depth analyses, the author dwells on the real-world effects of the insulation of Africa. The book offers timely assessments that shine a light on the rickety nature of the notion of Africa…

English | World Rights ISBN: 978-1-928348-01-6 Paperback | Size: 156 x 234mm | 248pp | MAY 2020 Price: R250.00 excl. VAT

Extinguishing the Raging Fire that is the Capitalist System Liziwe N. Ntshengulana

A Provocation Our world is slowly being snuffed by a system that is at war with our humanity. Its intention is to squeeze out the very core that makes us human beings… The state of affairs is leaving humanity in all its glorious colours – creeds and political affiliations more vulnerable than ever…



The World Upside Down (Revised Edition) Liziwe N. Ntshengulana

A Provocation If we examine the world very closely, a recurrent phenomenon of events bearing the nature of immense civilization turned upside down will undeniably be evident to our discernment. Everything is misery, as a sea of suffering and pain endures...



Die Koning se Toets (Afrikaans) Diamond Adebowale

Morele verhaal vir kinders en jong tieners

’n Mens hoor dikwels dat geen nalatenskap so ryk soos eerlikheid is nie. Hierdie genotvolle verhaal word baie goed weergegee met fraai illustrasies om lewenslange liefde vir die deug van eerlikheid aan te moedig.

Available in Afrikaans | English | IsiXhosa | IsiZulu | Sesotho| Setswana ISBN: 978-1-928348-97-9 Paperback | 189x246mm | 48pp | MAY 2020


The King’s Test (English) Diamond Adebowale

Moral stories for Kids and Young Teenagers

It is often said that no legacy is as rich as honesty.

This delightful moral story is superbly rendered with charming illustrations to inspire a lifetime love for the virtue of honesty.



UVavanyo lweKumkani (IsiXhosa) Diamond Adebowale


Kaninzi kuthiwa alikho ilifa elityebe njengokuthembeka.

Eli bali limnandi linikwe ngokubalaseleyo nemifanekiso enomtsalane ukukhuthaza uthando lobomi obude bobulunga bokunyaniseka



Isivivinyo SeNkosi (IsiZulu) Diamond Adebowale


Kuvame ukuba kuthiwe alikho ifa elicebe ukwedlula ukwethembeka.

This delightful story is superbly rendered with charming illustrations to inspire a lifetime love for the virtue of honesty.



Teko ya Morena (Sesotho) Diamond Adebowale


Hangata ho thwe ha ho na lefa le fetang botshepehi ka borui.

Pale ena e kgahlisang e fanwe ka dipapiso tse thahasellisang ho kgothalletsa lerato la kamehla bophelong ka bokgabane ba ho tshepahala.



Teko ya Kgosi (Setswana) Diamond Adebowale


Go a tle go twe ga go boswa bo bo humileng go gaisa boikanyego.

Kgang e e itumedisang e, e tlhagisa bontle ka ditshwantsho tse di mabono go rotloetsa lorato lo lo sa khutleng lwa boleng jwa boikanyego.



LOSERS WIN? Mandisi Ntshengulana

A Crime Novel A novel about two men (Luvo and Mthobeli) who are top professionals at their jobs. Suddenly, due to circumstances, they ruin everything they have worked hard for, and their wives make their life a misery. Broken and facing humiliation on all sides, ex-MK soldier pulls a daring plot with his accomplice to launch a come-back to life.

Available in English ISBN: 978-1-928348-93-1 Paperback | 140x216mm | 98pp | FEB 2020


Die Haas en die Skilpad (Afrikaans) Diamond Adebowale


Hierdie klassieke staaltjie, oorvertel met nuwe perspektief, sal kinders en jong tieners vermaak terwyl dit hulle baie belangrike lewenslesse leer.

Available in Afrikaans | English | IsiXhosa |IsiZulu | Sesotho | Setswana ISBN: 978-1-928348-84-9 Paperback | 189x246mm | 56pp | MAY 2020


The Hare and the Tortoise (English) Diamond Adebowale

Moral stories for Kids and Young Teenagers This classic fable, retold with fresh perspectives, will keep children and young teenagers entertained while teaching them very important life lessons.

Available in Afrikaans | English | IsiXhosa | IsiZulu | Sesotho | Setswana ISBN: 978-1-928348-83-2 Paperback | 189x246mm | 56pp | MARCH 2019


UMvundla noFudo (IsiXhosa) Diamond Adebowale

Moral stories for Kids and Young Teenagers Le ntsomi yodumo, ebaliswe kwakhona ngeembono ezintsha, iza kugcina abantwana kunye nabantwana abafikisayo abasebatsha bonwabile ngexa ibafundisa izifundo zobomi ezibaluleke kakhulu.

Available in Afrikaans | English | IsiXhosa | IsiZulu | Sesotho | Setswana ISBN: 978-1-928348-85-6 Paperback | 189x246mm | 56pp | MAY 2020


U-NOGWAJA No-FUDU (IsiZulu) Diamond Adebowale

Moral stories for Kids and Young Teenagers Le ndaba emnandi, exoxwa ngombono omusha, izogcina izingane ezincane nezindadlana zijabule kuyilapho izifundisa izifundo zokuphila ezibaluleke kakhulu.

Available in English | IsiZulu | Setswana ISBN: 978-1-928348-86-3 Paperback | 189x246mm | 56pp | MARCH 2019


Mutlanyana le Sekolopata (Sesotho) Diamond Adebowale


Tshomo ena ya boholo-holo, e phetwa hape ka maikutlo a matjha, e boloka bana le batjha ba thabile ha e ntse e ba ruta dithuto tsa bophelo tsa bohlokwa.

Available in Afrikaans | English | IsiXhosa | IsiZulu | Sesotho | Setswana ISBN: 978-1-928348-87-0 Paperback | 189x246mm | 56pp | MAY 2020


Mmutla le Khudu (Setswana) Diamond Adebowale

Moral stories for Kids and Young Teenagers Naane e e monate e, e e tlotliwang ka bokaelo bo bošwa, e tla tshola bana le bašwa ba bannye ba itumetse e ntse e ba ruta dithuto tse di botlhokwa tsa botshelo.

Available in English | IsiZulu | Setswana ISBN: 978-1-928348-88-7 Paperback | 189x246mm | 56pp | MARCH 2019


The Virtue of Patience Diamond Adebowale

Moral Story for Children & Young Teenagers It is often said that Patience is a Virtue that cannot be replaced with any other thing in life ... Feed your mind with this exciting moral story that beautifully extols the virtue of patience with charming illustrations. Available in Afrikaans | English | IsiXhosa | IsiZulu | Sesotho | Setswana ISBN: 978-1-928348-21-4 Paperback | 189x246mm | 42pp | JUNE 2020 Price: R149.00 excl. VAT| World Rights

Die Deug van Geduld (Afrikaans) Diamond Adebowale

Morele verhaal vir kinders en jong tieners Daar word dikwels gesê dat Geduld ‘n Deug is wat nie met enigiets anders in die lewe vervang kan word nie. Voed jou brein met hierdie opwindende morele storie wat die Deug van Geduld pragtig prys met bekoorlike illustrasies. Available in Afrikaans | English | IsiXhosa | IsiZulu | Sesotho | Setswana ISBN: 978-1-928348-08-5 Paperback | 189x246mm | 42pp | JUNE 2020


Ubuhle Bokubekezela (IsiZulu) Diamond Adebowale

Moral Story for Children & Young Teenagers Kuvame ukuba kuthiwe ukuBekezela kuyinto Enhle engenakuthathelwa indawo yinoma yini empilweni. Yondla ingqondo yakho ngale ndaba eqhakambisa Ubuhle Bokubekezela nemifanekiso ehehayo. Available in Afrikaans | English | IsiXhosa | IsiZulu | Sesotho | Setswana ISBN: 978-1-928348-23-8 Paperback | 189x246mm | 42pp | JUNE 2020


Ukulunga koMonde (IsiXhosa) Diamond Adebowale

Moral Story for Children & Young Teenagers Kanizi kuthiwa uMonde kukuLunga okungeke kutshintshwe ngayo nayiphi na enye into ebomini. Yondla ingqondo yakho ngeli bali kunokuthathwa isifundo kulo elincoma kamnandi ukuLunga koMonde ngemifanekiso enomtsalane.

Available in Afrikaans | English | IsiXhosa | IsiZulu | Sesotho | Setswana ISBN: 978-1-928348-29-0 Paperback | 189x246mm | 42pp | JUNE 2020


Bohlokwa ba Mamelo (Sesotho) Diamond Adebowale

Moral Story for Children & Young Teenagers

Hangata batho ba re Mamello ke ntho ya Bohlokwa ho feta ntho leha e le efe bophelong.

Bala pale ena e monate e nang le ditshwantsho tse ntle, e rutang thuto ya Bohlokwa ya ho ba le Mamello.



Boleng ba Bopelotelele (Setswana) Diamond Adebowale


Go a tle go twe Bopelotelele ke Boleng bo bo ka se emelweng ke sepe mo botshelong. Fepa tlhaloganyo ya gago ka kgang e ya maitsholo e e tsholetsang Boleng ba Bopelotelele ka ditshwantsho tse dintle.



The Crisis of Religion (Revised Edition) Adebowale Ojowuro The debates to disentangle the mystery of religion will most likely rage until eternity. This 320 page book critically re-examines theology and the disturbing trend to which religious practices and dogmatic faith have dangerously malformed in the new social order of our modern civilization. English | World Rights ISBN: 978-1-928348-82-5 Paperback | Size: 156 x 229mm | 378pp | FEB 2019 Price: R249.00 excl. VAT | World Right

Onskatbare Stories – Boek 1 (Afrikaans) Diamond Adebowale

Morele verhaal vir kinders en jong tieners Hierdie genotvolle stories en die deugde wat hulle na vore bring, sal kinders, insluitend tieners en jong volwassenes, help verstaan hoe belangrik ’n goeie karakter is en hulle inspireer om dit toe te pas op hul lewenspad.

Available in Afrikaans | English | IsiXhosa | IsiZulu | Sesotho | Setswana ISBN: 978-1-928348-69-6 Paperback | 152 x 229mm | 86pp | JULY 2018


Priceless Stories – Book 1 (English) Diamond Adebowale

Moral stories for Kids and Young Teenagers These delightful stories and the virtues they illustrate will help children, including teens and young adult understand the essentials of good character, and inspire them to always apply it in their life’s journey.



AmaBali angenakuBekwa iXabiso – Book 1 (isiXhosa) Diamond Adebowale

Moral stories for Kids and Young Teenagers La mabali ayolisayo kunye nobulunga abubonisayo aza kunceda abantwana, kuquka abantwana abafikisayo kunye nabantu abadala abasebancinane ukuba baqonde izinto eziyimfuneko ekubeni ube ngumntu olungileyo, kwaye abakhuthaze ukuba bahlale bewasebenzisa kuhambo lwabo lobomi.



Izindaba Eziyigugu – Book 1 (isiZulu) Diamond Adebowale

Moral stories for Kids and Young Teenagers Lezi zindaba ezijabulisayo kanye nezinto ezinhle ezizifanekisayo ziyosiza izingane ezincane, kuhlanganise nezingane ezindadlana nabantu abadala abasebasha ukuba baqonde ukubaluleka kobuntu obuhle, futhi zibagqugquzele ukuba njalo nje bakusebenzise ohambweni lokuphila kwabo.



Dipale tsa Bohlokwa – Book 1 (Sesotho) Diamond Adebowale

Moral stories for Kids and Young Teenagers Dipale tsena tse monate le makgabane a bonahatswang di thusa bana, ho kopanyelletsa le batjha esita le batho ba sa tswa kena dilemong tsa ho ba batho ba baholo ho utlwisisa bohlokwa ba ho ba mekgwa e metle, ebile di ba susumelletsa ho dula ba latela makgabane ao bophelong ba bona.



Dikanegelo tsa Botlhokwa – Book 1 (Setswana) Diamond Adebowale

Moral stories for Kids and Young Teenagers Dikanegelo tse di monate tse mmogo le dimelo tse di di tlhagisang, di tla thusa bana go akaretsa bašwa, le bagolwane go tlhaloganya ditlhokego tsa semelo se se siameng le go ba tlhotlheletsa go di dirisa ka gale mo leetong la bona la botshelo.



Onskatbare Stories – Boek 2 (Afrikaans) Diamond Adebowale

Morele verhaal vir kinders en jong tieners Voed jou gedagtes met hierdie stampvol 2-in-1 versameling van klassieke volksverhale, met ’n vars perspektief oorvertel deur Diamond Adebowale om die deugde van geduld, vasberadenheid, selfdissipline en harde werk te prys, kinders, tieners en jong volwassenes te inspireer en hulle te help om die voorspoedige lewe te hê wat hulle nastreef.



Priceless Stories – Book 2 (English) Diamond Adebowale

Moral stories for Kids and Young Teenagers Feed your mind with this 2-in-1 bumper collection of classic folktales, retold with a fresh perspective by Diamond Adebowale to extol the Virtue of Patience, determination, self-discipline and effort, to inspire children, teenagers, and young adult, and help them attain the prosperous life they seek.



AmaBali angenakuBekwa iXabiso – Book 2 (isiXhosa) Diamond Adebowale

Moral stories for Kids and Young Teenagers Yondla ingqondo yakho ngale bhampa yesi-2-kwisi-1 yeentsomi zodidi, zibaliswa ngokutsha ngombono omtsha ngu-Diamond Adebowale ukuncoma kakhulu ubuLunga boMonde, ukuzimisela, ukukwazi ukulawula iimvakalelo kunye neenzame, ukukhuthaza abantwana, abantwana abafikisayo, kunye nabantu abadala abancinane, kunye nokubanceda bafumane ubomi obunempumelelo ababufunayo.



Izindaba Eziyigugu – Book 2 (isiZulu) Diamond Adebowale

Moral stories for Kids and Young Teenagers Yondla ingqondo yakho ngaleli qoqo elihle kakhulu lezincwadi ezimbili ezisencwadini eyodwa lezindaba ezimnandi zasendulo ezilandiswa kabusha ngu-Diamond Adebowale ukuze aphakamise ubuhle bokubekezela, ukuzimisela, ukuzithiba kanye nomzamo, ukuze agqugquzele izingane ezincane, izingane ezindadlana, nabantu abadala abasebasha, futhi abasize bafinyelele ukuphila okuchumayo abakufunayo.



Dipale tsa Bohlokwa – Book 2 (Sesotho) Diamond Adebowale

Moral stories for Kids and Young Teenagers Aku jelle masapo a hlooho pokello ena ya dipale tse 2-ho-e-1 tsa mehleng ya kgale, tse phetwang di ntjhafaditswe ke Diamond Adebowale ho totobatsa Bohlokwa ba mamello, boikemisetso, boikgalemo le boiteko, ho susumelletsa bana, batjha le batho ba sa tswa kena dilemong tsa ho ba batho ba baholo, le ho ba thusa ho atleha ho finyella bophelo boo ba bo labalabelang.



Dikanegelo tsa Botlhokwa – Book 2 (Setswana) Diamond Adebowale

Moral stories for Kids and Young Teenagers Fepa tlhaloganyo ya gago ka kokoanyo e ya sebedi (tse 2 mo go 1) ya dinaane, di tlotliwa mo bokaelong jo bošwa ke Diamond Adebowale go tlotlomatsa semelo sa bopelotelele, maikemisetso, ikgalemo le maiteko, go tlhotlheletsa bana, bašwa, le bagolwane, go ba thusa go fitlhelela botshelo ba katlego bo ba bo eletsang.



Ryno: die Klein Renoster (Afrikaans) Malie Olivier

Children’s Storybook Ryno die klein renoster leer van stropers wanneer ‘n olifantkoei doodgemaak word. Haar baba word verlaat deur die trop wat weghardloop van die gevaar. Baie diere sluit dan by Ryno en sy ma aan op hulle soektog na die matriarg van die trop van olifante. Die diere besluit om na ‘n kamp te gaan in die wildtuin om die mense te kry om hulle te help met die stropers.

Available in Afrikaans | English | IsiZulu ISBN: 978-1-928348-63-4 Paperback | 152 x 229mm | 42pp | SEPT 2017


Ryno: The Little Rhino (English) Malie Olivier

Children’s Storybook Ryno the little rhino learns about poachers when an elephant cow is killed. Her baby is deserted by the herd that runs away from the danger. Many animals then join Ryno and his mom on their search for the matriarch of the herd of elephants. The animals converge at a camp in the Game Reserve to get the rangers protect them from the poachers.



U-Ryno uBhejane Omncane (IsiZulu) Malie Olivier

Children’s Storybook U-Ryno, ubhejane omncane uzwa ngabazingeli abangemthetho lapho indlovu yensikazi ibulawa. Umntwana wendlovu ushiywa umhlambi wakubo obalekela ingozi. Izilwane eziningi zibe sezijoyina u-Ryno nomama wakhe befuna umhlambi wezindovu. Izilwane ziyahlangana ekamu laseSiqiwini ukuze abasebenzi basesiqiwini bazivikele kubazingeli abangemthetho.



SIZWE: die Bestuurshoof (Afrikaans) Diamond Adebowale

Morele verhaal vir kinders en jong tieners Elke individu het 'n plek om die wêreld in te vul… Geniet hierdie klassieke volksverhaal, herroep met 'n vars perspektief deur Diamond Adebowale, om kinders te inspireer en hulle te help om die suksesvolle lewe wat hulle soek, te bereik.



USIZWE: Umlawuli Oyinhloko (IsiZulu) Diamond Adebowale

Moral story for children & Young Teenagers Wonke umuntu unendawo ukugcwalisa emhlabeni… Lapho konke kubonakala ngenxa uSizwe, he bonakalisa ukuthi ukuzimisela, ukuzithiba umzamo izithako ezibalulekile okuphumelela.



USIZWE: IGosa EliyiNtloko LeSigqeba (IsiXhosa) Diamond Adebowale

Moral story for children & Young Teenagers Wonke umntu unalo indawo ukugcwalisa ehlabathini… Xa zonke kubonakala phezu ukuba Sizwe, uzibonakalisa ukuba sizimisele, ukuzeyisa ingqeqesho kunye nomzamo izithako ebalulekileyo kwimpumelelo.



SIZWE: Ofisiri E Ka Sehloohong Ya Motsamaisi (Sesotho) Diamond Adebowale

Moral story for children & Young Teenagers Mong le e mong ka bomong nang le sebaka se ho tlatsa lefatše… Ha tsohle li bonahala fetang bakeng sa Sizwe, o ile a paka hore boikemisetso, ho itaea le ho etsa boiteko ba metsoako ea bohlokoa ea atleha.



SIZWE: Motlhankedi Khuduthamaga (Setswana) Diamond Adebowale

Moral story for children & Young Teenagers Mong le e mong ka bomong nang le sebaka se ho tlatsa lefatše… Ha tsohle li bonahala fetang bakeng sa Sizwe, o ile a paka hore boikemisetso, ho itaea le ho etsa boiteko ba metsoako ea bohlokoa ea atleha.



Thabo and the Polluted River Malie Olivier

Children’s Storybook Thabo meets David, Dina’s brother. They investigate the reason for the river being polluted and get into some dangerous situations. Luckily, the friends stand together to save themselves and the river.

Available in Afrikaans | English | IsiZulu ISBN: 978-1-928348-51-1 Paperback | 189x246mm | 42pp | JUNE 2017


Thabo en die Bosoedelde Rivier Malie Olivier

Children’s Storybook Thabo ontmoet vir David; Dina se broer. Hulle ondersoek die rede hoekom die rivier besoedel is en kom in ‘n paar gevaarlike situasies. Gelukkig staan die vriende saam om hulself en die rivier te red.

Available in Afrikaans | English | IsiZulu ISBN: 978-1-928348-52-8 Paperback | 189x246mm | 42pp | JUNE 2017


Uthabo nomfula Ongcolile (IsiZulu) Malie Olivier

Children’s Storybook UThabo uhlangana noDavide, umfowabo kaDina. Bahlola isizathu sokungcola komfula futhi bangena esimweni esiyingozi. Ngenhlanhla, laba bangane bama ndawonye ukuze bazisindise bona kanye nomfula.

Available in Afrikaans | English | IsiZulu ISBN: 978-1-928348-59-7 Paperback | 189x246mm | 42pp | AUGUST 2017


Jessie the Giraffe Goes Job Hunting Malie Olivier

Humorous Children’s Storybook Jessie turns one and has to make a big decision. Will he choose to do the job his parents do, or will he decide to make his own choice? With the support of the other animals Jessie, with some funny experiences, follows his heart to find the perfect job.

Available in Afrikaans and English ISBN: 978-1-928348-49-8 Paperback | 189x246mm | 46pp | MAY 2017 Price: R129.00 excl. VAT | World Rights

Jessie die Kameelperd Soek Werk (Afrikaans) Malie Olivier

Humoristiese kinders se storieboek Jessie word een en moet ‘n groot besluit maak. Sal hy kies om die werk te doen wat sy ouers doen - of sal hy besluit om sy eie keuses te maak? Met die ondersteuning van die ander diere en ‘n paar snaakse ondervindinge, volg hy sy droom om die perfekte werk vir homself te vind.

Available in Afrikaans and English ISBN: 978-1-928348-50-4 Paperback | 189x246mm | 46pp | JUNE 2017 Price: R129.00 excl. VAT | World Rights

Nkosazana (English) Diamond Adebowale Moral story for children & Young Teenagers This delightful story and the virtue it illustrates will help children understand the essentials of good character, and lead them to perform their 'Golden Role' in life, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”

Available in Afrikaans | English | IsiXhosa | IsiZulu | Sesotho | Setswana ISBN: 978-1-928348-44-3 Paperback | 189x246mm | 44pp | MAY 2017 Price: R129.00 excl. VAT | World Rights

Nkosazana (Afrikaans) Diamond Adebowale

Morele verhaal vir kinders en jong tieners Hierdie genotvolle verhaal en die deugde wat dit uitbeeld, sal kinders en jong tieners help om die nodigheid van goeie maniere te verstaan en hulle help om voortdurend die ‘Goue Reël’ om “aan ander te doen, soos jy aan jouself gedoen wil hê” in hul lewens toe te pas.


Nkosazana (IsiZulu) Diamond Adebowale

Moral story for children & Young Teenagers Le ndaba ethokozisayo kanye nobuhle ebubonisayo iyosiza izingane nentsha ukuba iqonde ukubaluleka kwesimilo esihle, futhi ibenze njalo nje baphile ngokuvumelana ‘noMthetho Wegolide,’ ekuphileni “Yenza kwabanye lokho ongathanda ukuba kwenziwe kuwe.” Available in Afrikaans | English | IsiXhosa | IsiZulu | Sesotho | Setswana ISBN: 978-1-928348-45-0 Paperback | 189x246mm | 44pp | MAY 2017 Price: R129.00 excl. VAT | World Rights

Nkosazana (IsiXhosa) Diamond Adebowale

Moral story for children & Young Teenagers

Eli bali limnandi kunye nokulunga okulibonisayo kuza kunceda abantwana kunye nabantwana abasafikisayo abatsha baqonde okuyimfuneko kwimbeko, kwaye kubakhokelele rhoqo ekwenzeni ‘iNdima yeGolide’ yabo ebomini, “Yenza kwabanye oko ungathanda ukuba bakwenze kuwe.”

Available in Afrikaans | English | IsiXhosa | IsiZulu | Sesotho | Setswana ISBN: 978-1- 928348-46-7 Paperback | 189x246mm | 44pp | MAY 2017 Price: R129.00 excl. VAT | World Rights

Nkosazana (Sesotho) Diamond Adebowale


Pale ena e thabisang le thuto ya boitshwaro bo loketseng boo e rutang ka bona e tla thusa bana le batjha ho utlwisisa molemo wa boitshwaro bo botle, mme e tla ba lebisa hore ba phethe ‘Karolo ya Molao wa Kgauta’ bophelong, “Dintho tsohle tseo le batlang hore batho ba le etse tsona, le lona ka ho tshwanang le ba etse tsona.”


Nkosazana (Setswana) Diamond Adebowale


E ke kgannyana ya ga Nkosazana, kgosigadi e ntle ya Puso ya Msondezi ya bogologolo ... Kgang e e monate e, le thuto e e tlhagisang e tla thusa bana le bašwa go tlhaloganya botlhokwa ba maitsholo a mantle, le go ba thusa go diragatsa ‘Seabe sa Botlhokwa’ mo botshelong. “Direla ba bangwe jaaka o rata ba go direla.”

Available in Afrikaans | English | IsiXhosa | IsiZulu | Sesotho | Setswana ISBN: 978-1- 928348-48-1 Paperback | 189x246mm | 44pp | MAY 2017


U-Thabo nesilo Esincane (IsiZulu) Malie Olivier

Children’s Storybook UThabo uya ehlathini ayozingela ukudla ngoba umfula wangakubo ungcolile. Uthola iqanda elisagolide abe eselibeka eduze komlilo awubasile. Phakathi nobusuku, iqanda liyachamusela. UThabo uyamangala ngoba lichamusela isilo esincane. Uyasinakekela futhi baba abangane abakhulu. Lena incwadi yokuqala ochungechungeni lwezinto ezenzeka kulaba bangane. Available in Afrikaans | English | IsiZulu ISBN: 978-1-928348-42-9 Paperback | 189x246mm | 40pp | MAR 2017 Price: R129.00 excl. VAT | World Rights

Thabo and the Little Dragon Malie Olivier

Children’s Storybook Thabo goes into the forest to hunt for food because their river is polluted. He discovers a golden egg that he puts next to his campfire. During the night the egg hatches. Thabo is surprised because a little dragon hatches from the egg. He looks after her and they become good friends. This is the first book in a series of adventures with the friends.

Available in Afrikaans | English | IsiZulu ISBN: 978-1-928348-36-8 Paperback | 189x246mm | 40pp | SEPT 2016 Price: R149.00 excl. VAT | World Rights

Thabo en die Klein Drakie (Afrikaans) Malie Olivier

Kinders se storieboek Thabo gaan in die bos om kos te soek omdat hulle rivier besoedel is. Hy ontdek 'n goue eier wat hy langs sy kampvuur plaas. Gedurende die nag broei die eier uit. Thabo is verbaas omdat 'n bietjie draak uit die eier uitbroei. Hy kyk na haar en hulle word goeie vriende. Dit is die eerste boek in 'n reeks avonture met die vriende.

Available in Afrikaans | English | IsiZulu ISBN: 978-1-928348-38-2 Paperback | 189x246mm | 40pp | OCT 2016 Price: R149.00 excl. VAT | World Rights

U-Paddy No-Lilly (IsiZulu) Martha Nyahwedegwe

U-Paddy no-Lilly bahlala e-Kummage Manor noMnu. noNkk. Finch. U-Paddy ungunojwaja ogangile... U-Lilly yisikhukhukazi esiyisilima nesiyivila, nakuba evame ukuzalela amaqanda anezikhupha ezimbili, okuyiyonanto emenza athandwe nguNkk. Finch. Le ndaba emnandi yalaba ababili – u-Paddy no-Lilly – izohlekisa izingane ezincane nezindala futhi izigcine zithokozile lapho zifunda le ncwadi yezindaba enemifanekiso emihle.

Available in Afrikaans | English | IsiZulu ISBN: 978-0-994665-44-7 Paperback | 189x246mm | 42pp | MAR 2017 Price: R129.00 excl. VAT | World Rights

Paddy en Lilly (Afrikaans) Martha Nyahwedegwe

Paddy en Lilly bly in Kummage Manor saam met Mnr en Mev Finch. Paddy is ‘n stoute haas. Lilly is ‘n dom en lui hen, al lê sy dikwels eiers met twee eiergele, dit maak haar Mev Finch se gunsteling. ‘n Genotvolle paartjie – Paddy en Lilly is ingestel om kinders en jong tieners te amuseer en te vermaak in hierdie pretvolle storie.

Available in Afrikaans | English | IsiZulu ISBN: 978-1-928348-10-8 Paperback | 189x246mm | 42pp | SEPT 2016


Paddy and Lilly (English) Martha Nyahwedegwe

Paddy and Lilly live in Kummage Manor with Mr and Mrs Finch. Paddy is a naughty rabbit. Lilly is a stupid and lazy hen, though she often lays eggs with two yolks, which makes her the favourite of Mrs Finch. A delightful duo - Paddy and Lilly - are set to keep children and young teenagers amused and greatly entertained in this fun-filled storybook with beautiful illustrations.

Available in Afrikaans | English | IsiZulu ISBN: 978-0-994665-44-7 Paperback | 189x246mm | 42pp | FEBRUARY 2016


The Virtue of Patience Diamond Adebowale

Moral Story for Children & Young Teenagers It is often said that Patience is a Virtue that cannot be replaced with any other thing in life ... Feed your mind with this exciting moral story that beautifully extols the virtue of patience with charming illustrations. Available in Afrikaans | English | IsiXhosa | IsiZulu | Sesotho | Setswana ISBN: 978-1-928348-06-1 Paperback | 189x246mm | 42pp | JULY 2016 Price: R149.00 excl. VAT| World Rights

Die Deug van Geduld (Afrikaans) Diamond Adebowale

Morele verhaal vir kinders en jong tieners Daar word dikwels gesê dat Geduld ‘n Deug is wat nie met enigiets anders in die lewe vervang kan word nie. Voed jou brein met hierdie opwindende morele storie wat die Deug van Geduld pragtig prys met bekoorlike illustrasies. Available in Afrikaans | English | IsiXhosa | IsiZulu | Sesotho | Setswana ISBN: 978-1-928348-08-5 Paperback | 189x246mm | 42pp | OCT 2016


Ubuhle Bokubekezela (IsiZulu) Diamond Adebowale

Moral Story for Children & Young Teenagers Kuvame ukuba kuthiwe ukuBekezela kuyinto Enhle engenakuthathelwa indawo yinoma yini empilweni. Yondla ingqondo yakho ngale ndaba eqhakambisa Ubuhle Bokubekezela nemifanekiso ehehayo. Available in Afrikaans | English | IsiXhosa | IsiZulu | Sesotho | Setswana ISBN: 978-1-9781928348-22-1 Paperback | 189x246mm | 42pp | OCT 2016


Ukulunga koMonde (IsiXhosa) Diamond Adebowale

Moral Story for Children & Young Teenagers Kanizi kuthiwa uMonde kukuLunga okungeke kutshintshwe ngayo nayiphi na enye into ebomini. Yondla ingqondo yakho ngeli bali kunokuthathwa isifundo kulo elincoma kamnandi ukuLunga koMonde ngemifanekiso enomtsalane.

Available in Afrikaans | English | IsiXhosa | IsiZulu | Sesotho | Setswana ISBN: 978-1-928348-20-7 Paperback | 189x246mm | 42pp | OCT 2016


Bohlokwa ba Mamelo (Sesotho) Diamond Adebowale


Hangata batho ba re Mamello ke ntho ya Bohlokwa ho feta ntho leha e le efe bophelong.

Bala pale ena e monate e nang le ditshwantsho tse ntle, e rutang thuto ya Bohlokwa ya ho ba le Mamello.



Boleng ba Bopelotelele (Setswana) Diamond Adebowale


Go a tle go twe Bopelotelele ke Boleng bo bo ka se emelweng ke sepe mo botshelong. Fepa tlhaloganyo ya gago ka kgang e ya maitsholo e e tsholetsang Boleng ba Bopelotelele ka ditshwantsho tse dintle.



Die Misteriese Brood (Afrikaans) Diamond Adebowale


Party verrassings is werklik wonderlik ... Die roerende verhaal van Kula, ‘n gestremde bedelaar, wie se noodlot op ‘n wonderlike en ongelooflike manier volbring word, is hier genotvol vertel deur Mama Afrika. Available in Afrikaans | English | IsiXhosa | IsiZulu | Sesotho | Setswana ISBN: 978-1-928348-00-9 Paperback | 189x246mm | 48pp | MARCH 2016 Price: R129.00 excl. VAT | World Rights

Isinkwa Esiyimfihlo (IsiZulu) Diamond Adebowale


Ezinye izinto ziyamangaza ngempela ... Le ndaba eshukumisayo ka-Kula, isinxibi esasikhubazekile sinxiba eceleni komgwaqo, esaphunyeleliswa ngendlela engakholakali, ixoxwa kamnandi lapha nguMama Afrika. Available in Afrikaans | English | IsiXhosa | IsiZulu | Sesotho | Setswana ISBN: 978-1-928348-02-3 Paperback | 189x246mm | 48pp | MARCH 2016


The Mystery Loaf (English) Diamond Adebowale


Some surprises are remarkably wonderful… The moving story of Kula, a handicapped roadside beggar who had his destiny fulfilled in a wonderful way that's beyond belief, is enjoyably told here by Mama Afrika. Available in Afrikaans | English | IsiXhosa | IsiZulu | Sesotho | Setswana ISBN: 978-0-994665-42-3 Paperback | 189x246mm | 48pp | MAR 2016 Price: R129.00 excl. VAT | World Rights

Ilofu enguMmangaliso (IsiXhosa) Diamond Adebowale


Imimangaliso ethile imangalisa ngokuncamisileyo... Ibali elichukumisayo likaKula, umngqibi okhubazekileyo owayehlala ecaleni kwendlela okamva lakhe lazalisekiswa ngendlela emangalisayo engaphaya kwenkolelo, libaliswa ngokonwabisayo apha ngu Mama Afrika. Available in Afrikaans | English | IsiXhosa | IsiZulu | Sesotho | Setswana ISBN: 978-1-928348-12-2 Paperback | 189x246mm | 48pp | MARCH 2016


Borotho ba Mohlolo (Sesotho) Diamond Adebowale


Dintho tse ding tseo o di fumanang o sa di lebella di hlolla ka tsela e babatsehang... Pale e amang maikutlo ya Kula, mokopi ya ka thoko ho tsela ya holofetseng, qetello ya hae e ile ya phethahala ka tsela e babatsehang eo ho leng thata ho e kgolwa, Mama Afrika o e qoqa ka thabo. Available in Afrikaans | English | IsiXhosa | IsiZulu | Sesotho | Setswana ISBN: 978-1-928348-14-6 Paperback | 189x246mm | 48pp | MARCH 2016 Price: R129.00 excl. VAT | World Rights

Llofo ya Metlholo (Setswana) Diamond Adebowale


Dimaka tse dingwe di tota di itumedisa… Kgang e e tseisang manya ya ga Kula, mokopi wa segole fa thoko ga tsela, yo o neng a fitlhelela ditoro tsa gagwe go feta ka moo a neng a dumela ka teng, e tlotliwa ka boitumelo ke Mama Afrika.

Available in Afrikaans | English | IsiXhosa | IsiZulu | Sesotho | Setswana ISBN: 978-1-928348047 Paperback | 189x246mm | 48pp | MARCH 2016


Fight for Leopard Ridge Gina M. Hartoog

Teenage Fiction When Jade Tanner and her friends from the Green Police learn that a piece of land is being sold to developers, they vow to save the land to keep it wild. What does it take for environmental champions of Port St. Stevens to protect the Leopard Ridge and keep it wild?

English | World Rights ISBN: 978-1-928348-28-3 Paperback | 140 x 216mm | 122pp | APR 2016 Price: R129.00 excl. VAT | World Rights

Academic Books

Introduction to South Africa’s Monitoring & Evaluation in Government (2nd Edition) Prof Edwin Ijeoma The mounting demands for greater accountability and meritorious service delivery structures in government indisputably make Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) a powerful public management tool that can be used to improve the way governments and organizations achieve better results.

English | World Rights ISBN: 978-1-928348-64-1 Paperback | 178 x 254mm | 584pp | FEB 2018 Price: R500.00 excl. VAT

Trans-Disciplinary Fundamentals of Development Assistance Management Editors: E O C Ijeoma | D R Thakhathi

This book draws its unique strength from diverse perspectives, ranging from Agriculture and food security policy to Development Assistance Management and other related disciplines that embodied the new field of study and further provides the required authoritative trans-disciplinary guide towards the newly identified niche area.

English | World Rights ISBN: 978-1-928348-66-5 Paperback | 203 x 254mm | 332pp | APRIL 2018

Price: R450.00 excl. VAT

South Africa's Public Administration in Context (2nd Edition) Prof Edwin Ijeoma South Africa’s Public Administration in Context is written as a comprehensive, useful resource for all public sector managers and students. The text provides in-depth analysis, relevant framework, systematic and informative coverage of all aspects of Public Administration in South Africa.

English | World Rights ISBN: 978-1-928348-67-2 Paperback | 178 x 254mm | 424pp | FEB 2018 Price: R499.00 excl. VAT

South Africa’s Public Administration for Community Service EOC Ijeoma | O. Nzewi | M. Sibanda South Africa’s Public Administration for Community Service (PACS) introduces an innovative approach to the study of Public Administration at the local level in South Africa. English | World Rights ISBN: 978-0-992174-29-3 Paperback | 189 x 246mm | 368pp | FEB 2013 Price: R449.00 excl. VAT

UNRESOLVED ISSUES IN INTERNATIONAL LAW, ADMINISTRATION, POLITICS & DIPLOMACY Editors: E O C Ijeoma | B P Wanda | N Nwaodu

Unresolved Issues in International Law, Administration, Politics and Diplomacy is a blind peer reviewed book borne out of myriads of rhetorical and methodological dimensions of interpretations within the four identified disciplines that drive the human race and its survival within the global configuration.

English | World Rights ISBN: 978-1-928348-60-3 Paperback | 178 x 254mm | 424pp | SEPT 2017 Price: R499.00 excl. VAT

Third World Development Strategies Editors: EOC Ijeoma | N. Nwaodu Since their emergence and subsequent integration into the highly suffocating global economic system, the group of countries tagged the "Third World" have been miserably engulfed in hunger and poverty, debts and deaths. English | World Rights ISBN: 978-0-992202-41-5 Paperback | 178 x 254mm | 460pp | May 2013 Price: R450.00 excl. VAT

In Love with a Stranger Kaizer M. Nyatsumba

In Love with a Stranger is a moving collection of short stories by Johannesburg-based Kaizer Mabhilidi Nyatsumba, whose impressive powers of human observations and acclaimed writing expertise are on display in this book. English | World Rights ISBN: 978-1-928348-18-4 Paperback | Size: 140 x 216mm | 166pp | 2016 Price: R179.00 excl. VAT

A Vision of Paradise Kaizer M. Nyatsumba

A Vision of Paradise is a moving collection of short stories about a South Africa on the verge of transitioning from its ugly past to a democratic dispensation. It is universal in appeal. The stories are about human being positively seeking to live, to love, and to overcome. English | World Rights ISBN: 978-0-994654-28-1 Paperback | Size: 140 x 216mm | 192pp | DEC 2015 Price: R199.00 excl. VAT

The Shaman Kaizer M. Nyatsumba

Poetry Anthology Compiled, edited and translated from isiZulu by business executive and well-known writer Kaizer Mabhilidi Nyatsumba, The Shaman is a collection of poems by five contributors, in addition to those by Nyatsumba. English | World Rights ISBN: 978-0-994665-48-5 Paperback | Size: 156 x 234mm | 160pp | JULY 2016 Price: R159.00 excl. VAT

Mirroring the legends Velile Makasana

Rainbow Nation’s Youth Challenges Mirroring the Legends inculcates African philosophy of respect that runs deep to the roots of children’s upbringing. It sews the African philosophic way of life and formal education into a seamless product for nation building.

English | World Rights ISBN: 978-1-928348-34-4 Paperback | Size: 140 x 216mm | 134pp | JULY 2016 Price: R169.00 excl. VAT

Forging the Rainbow Kiren Thathiah Forging the Rainbow follows the public and private lives of Springboks Andile Musa and Deon Erasmus in their quest to reclaim Mandela's vision of a rainbow nation at peace with itself and the world. English | World Rights ISBN: 978-1-928348-16-0 Paperback | Size: 156 x 234mm | 364pp | JULY 2016 Price: R249.00 excl. VAT

A Place in the Sun Kola King

A gripping tale of friendship, love and tragedy set against the mystery and magic of colonial Africa. In this epic tale, love is set to clash with tradition. But in the end, love triumphs over tradition. English | World Rights ISBN: 978-1-928348-32-0 Paperback | Size: 156 x 234mm | 250pp | JULY 2016 Price: R229.00 excl. VAT

Adolescent Aggression Dr. Gary W. Elliott Research indicates that the level of aggressive behaviour increases from around eight years of age and tends to peak at approximately sixteen years. It has been suggested that hormonal levels during adolescent is partly responsible for the increased irritability of teenagers. English | World Rights ISBN: 978-0-994654-22-9 Paperback | Size: 156 x 234mm | 226pp | JAN 2016 Price: R229.00 excl. VAT

New Revelations of Faith Apostle Frequency Nkomo New Revelations of Faith gives accurate answers as to why your faith did not work in the past, why you did not receive answers to your prayers, and why you did not receive the dimension of blessings which you believe God for. English | World Rights ISBN: 978-0-620642-23-1 Paperback | Size: 156 x 234mm | 292pp | JULY 2015 Price: R249.00 excl. VAT

KGOSI MOGALE wa MOGALE Tlhabaki Modise The memory of Kgosi Mogale wa Mogale led to the renaming of Krugersdorp to Mogale City. This historical book narrates the life and times of the heir to the throne of Bapo Bamogale, Kgosi Mogale wa Mogale; re-echoing a resounding testimony of outstanding leadership in the tragedy of time. English | World Rights ISBN: 978-0-994654-26-7 Paperback | Size: 156 x 234mm | 130pp | JULY 2015 Price: R179.00 excl. VAT

Echoes of the Inclined Pelonomi Itumeleng Poetry Anthology Echoes of the Inclined is an insightful book of prophecy through poetry – telling untold stories through rhyme and rhythm. English | World Rights ISBN: 978-0-994665-46-1 Paperback | Size: 156 x 234mm | 100pp | SEPT 2015 Price: R129.00 excl. VAT

Astronomy Theology Mathew Paul This book arose out of a deep religious searching around astronomical events recorded in the Bible. From this, the research led to other ancient religious sources. It was an eye opener to read that all the regions of the world had very similar astronomical narratives and knowledge. English | World Rights ISBN: 978-0-992218-88-1 Paperback | Size: 156 x 234mm | 130pp | SEPT 2015 Price: R179.00 excl. VAT

Internet Marketing for Entrepreneurs Jonathan Houston Understanding business and understanding marketing (especially digital marketing) are two very important skills that will help you in your journey to becoming a better online marketer and successful business person. English | World Rights ISBN: 978-0-992174-27-9 Paperback | Size: 189 x 246mm | 230pp | MAY 2013 Price: R249.00 excl. VAT

Adolescent Males Dr. Gary W. Elliott A Step-by-Step Expert Guide on How to Prevent Disordered Eating and Potential Body Damage amongst Adolescent Males. English | World Rights ISBN: 978-0-992174-21-7 Paperback | Size: 140 x 216mm | 236pp | OCT 2012 Price: R189.00 excl. VAT

The Mystery Light Mathew Paul

An impenetrable doom hangs over the fate of humanity, as a terrible misery much more to be feared, overshadows the entire land. Wickedness and evil thrive in their sombre depth — as the reign of terror endures under the evil command of the master of shadows.

English | World Rights ISBN: 978-0-992218-86-7 Paperback | Size: 156 x 234mm | 272pp | OCT 2015 Price: R209.00 excl. VAT

Black Gold Osasu Omoragbon Daniel lost his mother at birth, and he had to grow up with a hostile step mother and siblings who hated him like a plague. Forced into prison too early in life, he had to make do with the only education available to him − crime. English | World Rights ISBN: 978-0-992218-84-3 Paperback | Size: 156 x 234mm | 364pp | SEPT 2015 Price: R239.00 excl. VAT

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