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Nathan's Jamaican heritage influences many of his dishes, which are packed full of spice and big flavours.
Find game-changing recipes for Ginger Toffee Spiced Pudding, Mac and Cheezeee, Coconut Curried Fried Chicken, Vegan Rasta Pasta and much more.
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In this collection of Phoebe and her Unicorn comic strips, nine-year-old Phoebe Howell and her magical unicorn friend, Marigold Heavenly Nostrils, explore the complexities of popularity, friendship, and crushes.
Matilda, Jo, Penny and Cressy are all women at the top of their game; so imagine their surprise when they start to be personally overlooked and professionally pushed aside by less-qualified men.
Only they're not going down without a fight.
Society might think the women have passed their amuse-by dates but the Revenge Club have other plans.
After all, why go to bed angry when you could stay up and plot diabolical retribution? Let the games begin...
It is time to get even. The Revenge Club is available here: https://ow.ly/I7Ao50SusPj
***GIVEAWAY***
We are very excited to be giving away a bundle of SIGNED picture books by David Walliams! For a chance to win, head over to our Kids Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanballkids/
Jonathan Ball Publishers and Exclusive Books invite you to the launch of Crash and Burn: A CEO's crazy adventures in the SA airline industry by Glenn Orsmond.
Glenn will be in conversation with David O'Sullivan
RSVP: https://ow.ly/So5b50So3Ki
All aboard the Butt Force One! Travel the world and back again in this TOOT-ally hilarious rhyming romp following the most destructive fart to ever be farted!
Welcome to Bernie Collins' world. On race day it's the Team Strategist who calls the shots.
Formula 1 drivers are the public face of Grand Prix racing but behind every driver is a team of several hundred people sharing the same passionate desire to win.
Find out more about How to Win A Grand Prix here: https://ow.ly/Nn8750SnZoR
Gary Vaynerchuk offers fresh, in-depth advice to enhance brand development, grow sales, and beat the competition using modern advertising strategies grounded in social media.
Day Trading Attention is available here: https://ow.ly/W72v50SurZm
Learn to move like your animal friends on safari! Lunge with a giraffe, roar with a lion and stomp, stomp, stomp with the elephants. On the safari stomp, everyone can join in the fun!
With 5 different exercises to try and a brilliant rhyming refrain throughout, this story will have children reading along and moving along!
In this episode of Pagecast, Justin Fox, author of The Wolf Hunt, is in conversation with novellist and lecturer Dr Ron Irwin.
Listen to the episode here: https://iono.fm/e/1455977
When a dinosaur comes to play, you’re sure to have lots of fun. But wouldn’t 2 . . . 3 . . . 4 . . . or even 10 dinosaurs be better still? Or would they be too big, too messy and just a little bit too naughty? Perhaps one very special dinosaur is just perfect🦕
An inventive take on a counting book, where children can spot each of the different, loveable dino characters and count them as more and more appear🦖
The doctor will see you now...
Dr Ahmed, medical doctor, mindfulness practitioner and founder of the life-coaching programme MindfulDoc, has written a revolutionary book which offers you a toolkit for life.
Grab a copy here: https://ow.ly/XfML50SuqOE
"Fasten your seat belts for a fly-on-the-wall account of the turbulence that shook South Africa's low-cost aviation industry to the core. A fast paced and gripping read." - Gus Silber
Crash and Burn by Glenn Orsmond is now available in stores and online!
Dive into this crafty-rific activity book and join the fun. Help Gabby and the Gabby Cats to solve puzzles, draw pictures, and do some cat-tastic activities. This book comes with 100 a-meow-zing stickers of your favourite Gabby Cats!
The new novel from the author of the multimillion-selling international sensation The Midnight Library.
Filled with wonder and wild adventure, this is a story of hope and the life-changing power of a new beginning.
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Ariel is at the top of her game as a literary agent. But is she going to lose her best client?
Find out what happens in The Honeymoon Affair here: https://ow.ly/QTo750SmXgA
Een Fees, Baie stories, kies joune! Besoek ons program en bespreek jou kaartjies vir die 2024 Literatuurfees.
One Festival, Many Stories, pick yours! Visit our program and book your tickets for the 2024 Literature Festival.
Perfect for fans of Oh, The Places You'll Go! and Guess How Much I Love You, Wherever You Go is a hopeful, soulful celebration of the highs and lows of growing up, and the power of a parent's unconditional love. A must-have for school and library shelves, and wonderful gift to share with young children as they prepare to take on the world.
This book is full of love (in so many different forms), joy, wit, and just a touch of magic. We are so excited for you all to meet Clemmie and Theo, and fall just as in love with them as we are 💛
Grab a copy of Under Your Spell here: https://ow.ly/jAT850StBb5
Alice Eclair is back and she's at France’s Olympics training camp and a brilliant young cyclist needs her help🚲
A Person is a Prayer plumbs the depths of the spaces between family members and the silence that rushes in like a flood when communication deteriorates. It is about how short a life is and how the choices we make can ripple down generations. Perfect for fans of Ali Smith, Jhumpa Lahiri and Monica Ali.
Grab a copy from here: https://ow.ly/Olx350Stq9X
Many books have become classics, must-reads or overnight publishing sensations, but how many can genuinely claim to have changed the way we see and think?
In 100 Books that Changed the World, authors Scott Christianson and Colin Salter bring together an exceptional collection of truly groundbreaking books – from scriptures that founded religions, to scientific treatises that challenged beliefs, to novels that kick-started literary genres. This elegantly designed book, first published in 2018 but updated with an exciting new cover, offers a chronological timeline of three millennia of human thought distilled in print, from the earliest illuminated manuscripts to the age of ebooks and audiobooks.
Grab the perfect gift or coffee table book for book lovers here: https://ow.ly/gfFa50StpWG
acqueline Woodson’s stirring novel-in-verse explores how a family moves forward when their glory days have passed and the cost of professional sports on Black bodies.
Commando is more than a historical document; it is a literary masterpiece that transcends time. With prose that captures both the brutality and the beauty of war, Reitz weaves a narrative that resonates with authenticity and passion.
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GIVEAWAY
Are you anxiously awaiting the release of Intermezzo by Sally Rooney?
We've got your back! We are giving away an Advanced Readers Copy of Intermezzo along with a chess set set to two lucky winners.
For a chance to win, head over to our Instagram page.
A young woman's life is forever changed in the summer after World War I when she befriends a group of independent, motorcycle-riding women in a seaside town on the English coast. Whip-smart and utterly transportive, this is historical fiction of the highest order - an unforgettable coming-of-age story, a tender romance, and a portrait of a nation on the brink of change.
Read Constance Haverhill's story here: https://ow.ly/nN8r50SsN2T
Do you love monsters? How about princesses? And sharks? Find them ALL in the pages of this laugh-out-loud ‘pick your own’ picture book adventure!
In award-winning author Kristen Kiesling and illustrator Rye Hickman’s YA graphic novel The Harrowing, a psychic teen hunts potential killers until she discovers the boy she loves is her next target.
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Alice Kelly’s been given a gift, though if you were to ask Alice about it, she wouldn’t describe it as a gift….she’d call it a curse. Cecelia Ahern joins us this week on the podcast! In this epsiode of Pagecast, Cecelia is in conversation with Samanthan Herbst, Writer. Editor. Content Creator. Listen to the episode here https://iono.fm/c/6623
We had the absolute privilege of hosting Pagecast at the Kingsmead Book Fair! We also had the opportunity to interview several authors who were attending the fair. One of those authors was Koleka Putuma! Don't miss this enlightening episode as we discuss the profound impact of Koleka's work on the literary community and the importance of festivals like Kingsmead in fostering local talent and dialogue. Listen to the episode here: https://iono.fm/c/6623
We had the absolute privilege of hosting Pagecast at the Kingsmead Book Fair! We also had the opportunity to interview several authors who were attending the fair. One of those authors was Bronwyn Williams! Don't miss this enlightening episode as we discuss the future of business, technology, and society, and the critical insights Bronwyn provides. Listen to the episode here: https://iono.fm/c/6623
We had the absolute privilege of hosting Pagecast at the Kingsmead Book Fair! We also had the opportunity to interview several authors who were attending the fair. One of those authors was Amy Heydenrych! Join us as we delve into Amy's literary journey and explore her latest release, Bad Luck Penny. Amy shares her insights on what makes stories literary, a topic she will be discussing on one of her panels at this year's festival. We also discuss the significance of festivals like Kingsmead for authors and the local literary community. Listen to the episode here: https://iono.fm/c/6623
We had the absolute privilege of hosting Pagecast at the Kingsmead Book Fair! We also had the opportunity to interview several authors who were attending the fair. One of those authors was Jonathan Ancer! Join us as we explore Jonathan's literary journey and uncover some of the most fascinating fibs from his latest book. Jonathan shares his insights on the importance of literary festivals like Kingsmead and their impact on the local literary community. We also discuss his favorite fibs, some that didn't make it into the book, and what he plans to cover next. Listen to the episode here: https://iono.fm/c/6623
We had the absolute privilege of hosting Pagecast at the Kingsmead Book Fair! We also had the opportunity to interview several authors who were attending the fair. One of those authors was Sven Axelrad! Join us as we explore Sven's remarkable transition from the world of accounting to the literary world. Sven shares his journey, discusses his literary muses, and gives us an inside look into his latest book, God’s Pocket, including the inspiration behind it. We also get a sneak peek into his plans for book number three. Listen to the episode here: https://ow.ly/C3Ch50S881I
We had the absolute privilege of hosting Pagecast at the Kingsmead Book Fair! We also had the opportunity to interview several authors who were attending the fair. One of those authors was Lloyd Burnard! Join us as we explore the current state of sports in our nation and the unique power of sports to unite South Africans. Lloyd shares insights from his latest book, Twice the Glory, offering a detailed look at what makes this Bok team truly the greatest in history. Listen to the episode here: https://iono.fm/c/6623
We had the absolutely privilege of hosting Pagecast at the Kingsmead Book Fair! We also had the opportunity to interview several authors who were attending the fair. One of those authors was Barbara Boswell! Join us as we delve into Barbara's latest book, The Comrade's Wife. Barbara shares her inspirations and the compelling narrative behind this new release. We also explore the significance of literary festivals like Kingsmead for authors and the local literary community. Listen to the episode here: https://ow.ly/6BNW50S6IsA
We all want to be happier, but our brains often get in the way. In The Science of Happiness, world-leading psychologist and happiness expert Bruce Hood demonstrates that the key to happiness is not self-care but connection. Find out more here: https://ow.ly/qvA350S6Hor
How do we encounter Surrealism today? An elegant consideration of the Surrealist movement as a global phenomenon and why it continues to resonate. Find out more here: https://ow.ly/j7OZ50S6FUL
We had the absolutely priviledge of hosting Pagecast at the Kingsmead Book Fair! We also had the opportunity to interview several authors who were attending the fair. One of those authors was Nozibele Mayaba! Join us as we explore Nozibele's latest brave account of living with HIV, Positively Me. Nozibele shares the inspiration behind her new book and discusses the gut-wrenching honesty with which she narrates her journey of living and loving beyond HIV. Listen to the episode here https://iono.fm/c/6623
In a world of war and ruin, men and gods collide… Sword Of The War God is the latest epic historical adventure by Timothy Hodkinson set amongst the blood and tumult of fifth-century Europe where the dying Roman Empire, the mighty huns and heroes from Norse mythology vie for power ⚔️
We had the absolutely priviledge of hosting Pagecast at the Kingsmead Book Fair! We also had the opportunity to interview several authors who were attending the fair. One of those authors was Wisani Mushwana! Join us as we explore Wisani's journey in writing his first novel, A Soft Landing. Wisani shares the creative process behind the book and gives us an inside look into its themes and inspirations. We also discuss his experience at the Kingsmead Book Festival and what it means to him as an emerging author. Listen to the episode here: https://ow.ly/ElzZ50S6uSl
We had the absolutely priviledge of hosting Pagecast at the Kingsmead Book Fair! We also had the opportunity to interview several authors who were attending the fair. One of those authors was Ryan Blumenthal! Join us as we explore Ryan's latest book, Risking Life for Death, which delves into Locard’s Exchange Principle and the daily dangers faced by forensic pathologists. Ryan shares his experiences and insights from his fascinating career. Listen to the episode here: https://ow.ly/2plw50S6sEM
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Rediscover the genre-defining YA series DIVERGENT, featuring stunning, collectable new covers!
A richly illustrated, informative, and interactive introduction to shells for children aged 2-4, with over 40 flaps to lift and discover.
‘Healing’ is the 9th of 12 motivations that Ash Bhardwaj looked at in ‘Why We Travel’. It’s a less common reason for travel than inspiration or happiness but when we DO travel for healing, it can be life changing. Find out more about Why We Travel here: https://ow.ly/iVKf50RXtSU
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