Hidden Karoo

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Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN 13 : 1432310216
Total Pages : 330 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (323 download)

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Book Synopsis Hidden Karoo by : Patricia Kramer

Download or read book Hidden Karoo written by Patricia Kramer and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2021-03-01 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Karoo is big sky country; a land of vast open plains punctuated by flat-topped mountains, conical hills and secluded valleys, a land of scrubby bushes and hardy trees, where pioneers carved roads out of rock to set down roots in an unforgiving environment. Here dreams are born, legends are made, and outcasts find sanctuary. It is also an ancient place, whose story is revealed through geology, fossils and artefacts, and whose human lineage predates any written history. Today, the people who inhabit it must manifest the same fortitude that sustained those who left their footprints in the primieval mud. In Hidden Karoo you will find all this, and more. Through a series of superb photo-essays, this majestic place is revealed as a land where conservation and neglect are seldom far apart, where one town boasts splendidly restored buildings, while along a dusty back road lie forgotten villages waiting for ... something. Could it be a renewal, or a slow death? There’s nothing novel about the movement of people from country to city, and the Karoo mimics other parts of the world where rural areas become derelict as they are depopulated. Hidden Karoo presents a snapshot of the region as it is now, offering a glimpse into towns and villages, farmsteads and churches, important buildings and humble homes, all against a backdrop of awe-inspiring landscapes. Through words and pictures, it prompts us to consider what was, what is and, perhaps, what might be. One constant about the Karoo is change. A book can do no more than capture a moment in time or depict fragments of a place, but in doing so, it bears witness to the past and offers the hope that there may yet be a future for this unparalleled part of our country.

Hidden Karoo

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ISBN 13 : 9781432310042
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (1 download)

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Download or read book Hidden Karoo written by Patricia Kramer and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Karoo Boy

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Publisher : Open Road Media
ISBN 13 : 1480410020
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (84 download)

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Download or read book Karoo Boy written by Troy Blacklaws and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2013-03-26 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DIVDIVTroy Blacklaws’s acclaimed debut novel is the remarkable story of a boy coming of age in the wake of tragedy/divDIV When his twin brother dies in a freak accident, Douglas’s life begins to unravel. His mother leaves his father, taking Douglas with her to live in the Karoo region, a harsh desert landscape that is a far cry from Cape Town and the seaside life Douglas has always known. In this small village that is wary of outsiders, he makes two friends who change his life forever: a beautiful girl named Marika and an old man named Moses. Immersed in rich language and vivid detail, and set against the backdrop of 1970s South Africa, Karoo Boy is the story of a young man finding his way in the midst of chaos and loss./divDIV /div/div

Hidden Cape Town

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Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN 13 : 1432302795
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (323 download)

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Book Synopsis Hidden Cape Town by : Paul Duncan

Download or read book Hidden Cape Town written by Paul Duncan and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2013-08-22 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A unique look ‘inside’ 30 of Cape Town’s most notable buildings. If you have ever wondered what lies behind an interesting façade, or wished you could peek behind a closed door, Hidden Cape Town is the book for you. The author and photographer have collaborated to reveal the architectural secrets and artworks that lie behind the doors of some well-known, and lesser known, landmark buildings in and around the ‘Mother City’. These buildings are part of our collective heritage, reflecting the myriad cultural influences that have shaped our country.

The Historical Karoo

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Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN 13 : 1770225706
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (72 download)

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Book Synopsis The Historical Karoo by : Chris Schoeman

Download or read book The Historical Karoo written by Chris Schoeman and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2013-09-30 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To many people, especially those driving along the N1 national road at high speeds, the Karoo represents nothing more than a monotonous, hot and arid landscape to be passed through as quickly as possible. But in this vast, open region, history is everywhere, if visitors would only look for it. And that is exactly the purpose of this book: to point out all the many places, buildings, objects and associated personalities of historical interest in the Karoo. The Karoo has been the world of travellers, writers, statesmen and scientists, figures as diverse as Olive Schreiner, Rudyard Kipling, Winston Churchill and Dr Chris Barnard. It has also been the scene of serious conflict, of which the many old British blockhouses, forts, grave sites and memorials dating from the Anglo-Boer War are vivid reminders; and it still boasts old examples of vernacular and industrial architecture, and engineering, in the form of corbelled houses, water mills and bridges. The Historical Karoo is ordered according to three main routes that people drive through the area. It provides short histories of the towns along the way, and points out the sites, buildings and other aspects of interest that can be found there. Enlivened by historical and current photographs and informative side panels, this book is a collector’s item.

On Track

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Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN 13 : 1775840530
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (758 download)

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Book Synopsis On Track by : Chris Stuart

Download or read book On Track written by Chris Stuart and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2013-03-27 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following the success of the earlier Scatalog – Quick ID guide to southern African animal droppings, here’s another quick and quirky identification guide, this time to tracks of the region’s most commonly found mammals, but also includes tracks of reptiles, rodents, birds and insects. A simple key on the inside front cover directs users to any of 11 categories, such as ‘cloven hooves’, ‘paws’ or 'tramline-like trails'. Nearly 100 animals or closely related groups of animals are depicted; for each, there’s • a silhouette of front and back feet and a colour photograph of the track • the average measurements for each track • a short description of the track • information about the circumstances and likely habitat Concise and to-the-point, this pocket-sized reference will prove indispensible in the field, no matter the experience of the user.

Hidden Struggles in Rural South Africa

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Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 9780520057807
Total Pages : 356 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (578 download)

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Book Synopsis Hidden Struggles in Rural South Africa by : William Beinart

Download or read book Hidden Struggles in Rural South Africa written by William Beinart and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1987-01-01 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Karoo Moose

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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1783194189
Total Pages : 80 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (831 download)

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Book Synopsis Karoo Moose by : Lara Foot Newton

Download or read book Karoo Moose written by Lara Foot Newton and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2009-06-11 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a remote and impoverished village in the Karoo, South Africa, a young girl, Thomaza, struggles to survive. A violent and terrifying incident and a chance encounter with an escaped moose changes her life forever. A story of pain, redemption and hope, combining traditional African storytelling and magical realism the multi-award-winning Karoo Moose was first produced by the Baxter Theatre, Cape Town.

The Historical Overberg

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Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN 13 : 177609073X
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (76 download)

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Book Synopsis The Historical Overberg by : Chris Schoeman

Download or read book The Historical Overberg written by Chris Schoeman and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2017-05-18 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Situated between the Hottentots Holland Mountains and the Breede River, the Overberg is a fertile agricultural region and a popular holiday destination for tourists and nature lovers who delight in the beauty of its mountainous landscape, abundant plant species and long sandy beaches. This area also has a rich history going back thousands of years, when the indigenous Khoi people originally thrived there, and when the first European settlers left their own indelible imprint on the culture, architecture and character of the region. The Overberg has been a home or point of interest for explorers, innovators, artists and writers, for figures as varied as Bartolomeu Dias, Sir David de Villiers Graaff, Uys Krige and Audrey Blignault. Some of South Africa’s oldest towns, houses and missionary stations can be found here, and its treacherous coastline has been the cause of hundreds of shipwrecks for centuries. The Historical Overberg provides a detailed account of this past by pointing out the many places, buildings, events and personalities that have made the Overberg the diverse and unique place that it is today. Enlivened by historical and current photographs and informative panels, this book is a collector’s item.

Hidden Johannesburg

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Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN 13 : 9781770079922
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (799 download)

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Download or read book Hidden Johannesburg written by Paul Duncan and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Features 28 of Johannesburg's culturally and historically relevant buildings. The book reveals something of the history of the city and the need to preserve the past if we want to protect the future.

The Housemaid's Daughter

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Publisher : St. Martin's Press
ISBN 13 : 1250031966
Total Pages : 416 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (5 download)

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Book Synopsis The Housemaid's Daughter by : Barbara Mutch

Download or read book The Housemaid's Daughter written by Barbara Mutch and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2013-12-10 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Barbara Mutch's stunning first novel tells a story of love and duty colliding on the arid plains of Apartheid-era South Africa When Cathleen Harrington leaves her home in Ireland in 1919 to travel to South Africa, she knows that she does not love the man she is to marry there —her fiance Edward, whom she has not seen for five years. Isolated and estranged in a small town in the harsh Karoo desert, her only real companions are her diary and her housemaid, and later the housemaid's daughter, Ada. When Ada is born, Cathleen recognizes in her someone she can love and respond to in a way that she cannot with her own family. Under Cathleen's tutelage, Ada grows into an accomplished pianist and a reader who cannot resist turning the pages of the diary, discovering the secrets Cathleen sought to hide. As they grow closer, Ada sees new possibilities in front of her—a new horizon. But in one night, everything changes, and Cathleen comes home from a trip to find that Ada has disappeared, scorned by her own community. Cathleen must make a choice: should she conform to society, or search for the girl who has become closer to her than her own daughter? Set against the backdrop of a beautiful, yet divided land, The Housemaid's Daughter is a startling and thought-provoking novel that intricately portrays the drama and heartbreak of two women who rise above cruelty to find love, hope, and redemption.

Ten Days in the Hills

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Publisher : Anchor
ISBN 13 : 0307267350
Total Pages : 466 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (72 download)

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Book Synopsis Ten Days in the Hills by : Jane Smiley

Download or read book Ten Days in the Hills written by Jane Smiley and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2007-02-13 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NATIONAL BESTSELLER • In this novel set in Hollywood Hills after the 2003 Academy Awards, the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of A Thousand Acres delivers “a blazing farce, a fiery satire of contemporary celebrity culture and a rich, simmering meditation on the price of war and fame and desire.” —Los Angeles Times Book Review In the aftermath of the 2003 Academy Awards, Max and Elena—he's an Oscar-winning writer/director—open their Holywood Hills home to a group of friends and neighbors, industy insiders and hangers–on, eager to escape the outside world and dissect the latest news, gossip, and secrets of the business. Over the next ten days, old lovers collide, new relationships form, and sparks fly, all with Smiley's signature sparkling wit and characterization. With its breathtaking passion and sexy irreverence, Ten Days in the Hills is a glowing addition to the work of one of our most beloved novelists.

Secret Southern Africa

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Publisher : AA Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Secret Southern Africa written by and published by AA Publishing. This book was released on 1994 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Lola's Secret: Pink Popular Penguins

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Publisher : Penguin Group Australia
ISBN 13 : 1760140023
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (61 download)

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Book Synopsis Lola's Secret: Pink Popular Penguins by : Monica McInerney

Download or read book Lola's Secret: Pink Popular Penguins written by Monica McInerney and published by Penguin Group Australia. This book was released on 2014-04-23 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the Valley View Motel, Lola Quinlan is up to her usual mischief. She's sent her family away for the holidays and invited a number of mystery guests to come and stay. But who are all these people, and why aren't they spending Christmas with their own loved ones? As the big day draws closer, Lola discovers that at a special time of year, magic can happen in every family - especially your own. Co-founded by Jane and Glenn McGrath, the McGrath Foundation raises money to place McGrath Breast Care Nurses in communities right across Australia and to increase breast awareness in young women. The McGrath Foundation believes 150 of these specially trained nurses are needed to ensure that every family experiencing breast cancer has access to a breast care nurse, no matter where they live or their financial situation. McGrath Breast Care Nurses offer a unique service to families who can self-refer to this free support. By purchasing this special edition you are helping the McGrath Foundation realise their goal. To find out how you can make a difference visit www.mcgrathfoundation.com.au

Gender and Hide Production

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Publisher : Rowman Altamira
ISBN 13 : 9780759108516
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (85 download)

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Book Synopsis Gender and Hide Production by : Lisa Frink

Download or read book Gender and Hide Production written by Lisa Frink and published by Rowman Altamira. This book was released on 2006 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hide production is one of the oldest crafts known to humans. Yet this is the first volume to critically explore the gendered nature of this universal activity amongst hunters-gatherers for its meaning in craft production, status, identity and cultural change. Using ethnoarchaeological and archaeological examples from North America and Africa, the authors provide new insights of the gendered nature of human behavior.

The Story of an African Farm

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 376 pages
Book Rating : 4.B/5 (1 download)

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Book Synopsis The Story of an African Farm by : Olive Schreiner

Download or read book The Story of an African Farm written by Olive Schreiner and published by . This book was released on 1896 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Moving to the Platteland

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ISBN 13 : 9780992235161
Total Pages : 295 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (351 download)

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Download or read book Moving to the Platteland written by Julienne Du Toit and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: