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In november 1810, a thirty year old englishman named william john burchell landed in cape town after several years as a naturalist on st helena island the following year he embarked on an epic journey through the cape colony, lasting four years and covering 7000 kilometres, mainly through unexplored terrain during this time he collected over 50 000 plant and animal specimens and built up a vast collection of sketches and paintings he went on to travel in brazil, and after many years back in britain, he took his own life at the age of eighty two burchell's travels recreates the life and journeysof a remarkable explorer, naturalist, botanist, writer, artist, cartographer, ethnographer and linguist, who is best known for his two volume travels in the interior of southern africa, his extraordinary map of the country, and for the many species of animals, birds and plants that are named after him drawing from the rich source of burchell's writings, and beautifully illustrated with over 100 of his sketches and paintings, this book is a fascinating account of travel 200 years ago, and a celebration of the life, art and vision of an extraordinary man
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George Soros is one of the world's leading philanthropists. Over the past thirty years, he has provided more than 8 billion to his worldwide network of foundations: the Open Society Foundations, which have applied the concept of the open society, the cornerstone of Soros's thinking on democracy, freedom, and human rights, in the United States and abroad. This book, written by former New York Times journalist Chuck Sudetic, marks the first exploration of George Soros's innovative philanthropic strategies and unmatched commitment to building open societies in places where dictatorship and violent repression have been the rule for too long.Soros is widely lauded for his brilliant financial and economic insights and investment strategies. But his philosophy-driven philanthropy and its impact are unprecedented for a private individual, and have produced remarkable results. Soros's visionary efforts include:helping to topple communism in eastern Europe and the Soviet Union and attempting to foster civil society in Chinainitiating and nurturing global and local organizations fighting to overcome the driver of war, repression, and corruption in oil- and blood-diamond stateshelping Sarajevo's people endure three years of siege during the Bosnian Warfighting resistant strains of TB in Russia's jails and Lesotho's mountains before the disease can devastate the world's great citiesundertaking the first attempt in history to help Europe's most downtrodden people lift themselves from poverty and segregationsupporting democratic resistance in Burma and building communities in Haiti's roughest slumsapplying new methods for fighting poverty and drug addiction and reforming dysfunctional justice systems in Baltimore, New Orleans, and other U.S. cities.
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Good condition overall
Pudo/Postnet courier options available
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TERENCE CONRAN
THE ESSENTIAL HOUSE BOOK
The Comprehensive Source Book of Home Design
Hardcover with dustjacket
Reprinted 1994
Coffee Table Format
Conran Octopus
- 272 pp.
Marrying practical living with attractive home design ideas, Sir Terence Conran offers a big, beautiful compendium of expert solutions for today's house or apartment dweller.
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FELINE PHILOSOPHY
JOHN GRAY
CATS AND THE MEANING OF LIFE
Hardcover with dustjacket in excellent preloved condition like new.
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WILLIAM DALRYMPLE
Nine Lives
In Search of the Sacred in Modern India
Paperback in excellent preloved condition - like new.
*inscription To Zain from London on third page* gift not given
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Love, InshAllah
The Secret Love Lives of American Muslim Women
Ayesha Mattu and
Nura Maznavi
Paperback
Soft Skull Press, Berkeley, USA
2012
In a very good preloved condition.
No inscriptions. Clean and tight copy.
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New generation of smartsourcing hubs orchestrating business components across executable business processes according to the authors, the evolution of the software industry will "dwarf the technology industry of the next fifty years" and b2 b vendors have a key role to play in that move to a purely efficient market where the transfer cost, that is the cost of "unplugging and plugging back to another ecosystem" would no longer be a measurable impediment
once a process has been identified as core to an organization, the rate of the innovation on that given process must increase, allowing it to keep its competitive advantage and the cash flow to aliment the innovation trend comes directly from the money made out of outsourcing according to the authors, for every dollar of work offshored $1 20 to $1 40 is created in additional return and this money should be the venture capital of the innovation economy don't underestimate this point, after an agricultural based economy, followed by an industrial age, followed by a service based economy, we are now entering the area of innovation and the "invented in" label will have more value attached to it than the "made in" label therefore the innovation process becomes a challenge, and it requires its own set of skills it is vital for our economy that we learn how to innovate through learning tools such as c p s creative problem solving for the future begins with the challenges we face today
smartsoucing is a hell of a good read and is fascinating because of the insightful, visionary comments of its writers thomas m koulopoulos, is known for his colon in the economist, business week, the wall street journal and his broadcasts on c n b c and c n n he is also the c e o of the delphi group tom roloff is a leading business strategist, vice president and c t o of e m c corporation both made a very good work with this wake up call book offering us a glance at what will be the future of the software industry as well as the way businesses will evolve
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The Spinning Connect 4 Spin Win Game is a modern twist on the classic
Connect 4 game, adding an element of excitement and strategy to the
traditional gameplay. The game features a spinning game board that adds
an unpredictable and dynamic element to each round, keeping players
engaged and challenged
One of the key features of this game is its unique spinning
mechanism. The game board consists of multiple layers that can be spun
independently, allowing players to strategically align their discs and
block their opponents' moves. The spinning action adds an element of
suspense and anticipation as players strategize their next moves to
achieve a winning combination of four discs in a row.
The objective of the Spinning Connect 4 Spin Win Game remains the same
as the original Connect 4 - to be the first player to connect four discs
of the same color vertically, horizontally, or diagonally. However, the
spinning game board introduces a new level of complexity and strategic
thinking, making each game session dynamic and unpredictable
Features:
- Modern twist on classic Connect 4 game
- Features a spinning game board
- Adds unpredictability and excitement
- Strategic gameplay for all ages
- Objective: connect four discs to win
- Enhances critical thinking skills
- Suitable for families and game nights
- Easy setup and durable construction
Specifications:
- Package Weight:250g.
- Package Dimensions: L:21cm;W:4.6cm;H:20.7cmVisit us in Store SIK Liquidation Centre 3A Botha Street Goodwood 021 592 2222068 022 2222
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RUBIK'S CUBEVisit us in Store SIK Liquidation Centre 3A Botha Street Goodwood 021 592 2222068 022 2222
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Explore the origins and evolution of the Dominoes gameVisit us in Store SIK Liquidation Centre 3A Botha Street Goodwood 021 592 2222068 022 2222
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RUMMIKUB CLASSICVisit us in Store SIK Liquidation Centre 3A Botha Street Goodwood 021 592 2222068 022 2222
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I have a selection of Folio Society books in their covers. R50 each.
Titles:
*The Decameron (2 volumes)
*Moll Flanders by D. DEFOE
*Goodbye to Berlin by C. Isherwood
*Praise of Folly by B. Radice
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Syndicated writer and new york times same sex wedding expert updates his volume on manners and navigating gay and lesbian life
petrow ( the essential book of gay manners & etiquette, 1995) concedes that manuals on propriety can seem passé by contemporary standards, but he believes that “treating everyone with respect and decency makes for a better and fairer world, and that manners are among the best ways to make sure we do ” the author sees little difference between good behavior in the gay world versus the heterosexual one, but most etiquette books, he writes, fail to address predicaments unique to the homosexual ( l g b t) population in the sensitive, smartly conceived opening section, petrow establishes then acknowledges the pride and pitfalls of sexual orientation important chapters on supportive friendships follow, which include timely resources on bullying, gay suicide, and the trevor project’s prevention helpline the author then cheerily delves into more naturally provocative material like romance and sexual etiquette, where the delicate dance of that first in person date and the joys of a committed relationship meet the technologically savvy world of online profiles, social media navigation and breaking up via text message petrow also gives equal space to more important issues, like ruminations on h i v status disclosure, infidelity, domestic violence, workplace discrimination and homophobic travel destinations he also examines gay weddings, with appropriate rules for rings, invitations, attire and even honeymoons also effective is the author’s addition of a wide range of asides, like the gay focused “queery” and heterosexual based “straight talk” inserts most gay men and women will find something of interest here, whether they’re contemplating marriage, starting a family, coming out of the closet or simply setting the dinner table an indispensable refresher course, alternately edifying and campy, on what’s proper in modern gay life
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Among the biggest battles gay people living in conservative areas struggle with is whether, when, and how to come out to come out is to risk rejection, abuse, abandonment, and loss of one’s job, friends, even, in some extreme cases, one’s life and, unlike most members of other minority groups, for example women and people of color, many gay people can “pass” as members of the dominant group—heterosexuals even those gay people who are gender non normative, for example a “butch” woman or a “femme” man will be treated by others as heterosexual in many circumstances out of politeness especially
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