Penguin Random House South Africa: 694 books

From a carcass competition in the Karoo to a shambolic murder trial in Cape Town, William Dicey’s essays freewheel across an open terrain of interests. Dicey is curious and inventive, weaving strands of essay, journalism, fiction and self-reportage into something uniquely his own. Mongrel investigates...

It is much easier to control your finances and plan your investments when you are single. But once a partner comes along and financial decisions are shared, planning can become more complicated, as different people often have different ideas about how to spend and invest money. Without some guidance...

Die sprong van huursoldaat na huurmoordenaar was seker onvermydelik. Maar om dan te gaan staan en verlief raak, dodelik. Toe die Sluiper se kamerade hom verraai, het sy siel gesterf. In ’n land waar kontrakmoorde toenemend die gang van sake bepaal, begin hy sy dienste beskikbaar stel aan diegene...

Net toe Die Sluiper sy rug wou keer op sy lewe as huurmoordenaar en vrede met die wêreld wil maak, vind hy dat sy verlede hom ingehaal en verbygegaan het. Dit wag vir hom op ’n wildplaas in die Kgalagadi, en ook in Kabinda in die DRK tussen strydende militêre magte. Daar sal rekenskap wees. En...

As ’n reël sien Krista Bishop se sekuriteitsagentskap net na vroue om. Behalwe toe regering­sluipers haar ’n aanbod maak wat sy nie van die hand kan wys nie: verseker die veiligheid van twee besoekende Chinese grootkoppe. Wat hulle haar nie sê nie is dat die Chinese agter die onwettige perlemoenbesighede...

When twelve-year-old Andy is given a secondhand cell phone for his birthday, it’s a dream come true. But what Andy doesn’t realise is that his phone contains secret and magical powers. Within just a few hours of turning on the phone, he is swept up into an adventure of magnificent proportions....

An accessible reference to the grasses and grazers of this region, Veronica Roodt’s book details the fascinating ways in which these plants and animals have evolved together. The book covers: some 100 grass species (includes sketches and photographs of each species) that are preferred livestock...

Kruger National Park – Questions & Answers is a compilation of the questions most frequently asked by visitors to the Park, and their answers, given by a seasoned game park official. This new edition has been expanded, and reflects management decisions and changes that have occurred since the...

Tea is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world, second only to water. It can be drunk hot or cold, and can be made from the traditional tea plant or any number of herbs and spices, many of which have remarkable healing properties. In this beautifully designed book, herb expert Margaret...

‘A book that is a joy to pick up and page through – one that will always take me back to where I’ve been.’ Such is the intention behind this book, a description of the lush rainforest area of the Garden Route and the paradox of its proximity with the semi-desert of the Little Karoo. The author...

Here’s another batch of David Muirhead’s unrespectable creatures, following his successful earlier volume of hilarious animal accounts (The Bedside Ark). It offers a wealth of accurate information on each of the profi led creatures, while revealing their softer sides and the near-human frailties...

Following on the success of Veld to Fork, Gordon Wright’s first book, Karoo Food is bigger, better and tastier than ever, with more recipes, stories and anecdotes about life and food in the Karoo. Once again Gordon takes you on a Slow Food journey, via your taste buds, to foodie nirvana. Tracing...

Both stylish and playful, Cakes to Celebrate Love and Life offers a wide variety of bakes from across the world, including traditional cakes, modern creations and everything in between. Each contribution features the creative twist so characteristic of the boutique bakery, Cakebread, and its motto...

The Cookie Jar is a collection of 100 recipes for biscuits, cookies and rusks, written by professional food stylist Lisa Clark specifically for the home baker. The recipes have been thoroughly tried and tested and will please anyone who wants to bake their own biscuits for the cookie jar. From old...