These are some of the books our books editor received recently. They may be reviewed later.
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A Wanted Man
by Lee Child (Random House Struik, R215)
The latest Jack Reacher instalment has hit bookstores and if it’s anything like the others, you had better get your copy soon – or you may miss out.
Jack Reacher has a freshly-busted nose – which he’s patched with silver duct tape – but has some unfinished business in Virginia.
Nothing is going to stop him getting there not even the three lying strangers he hitches a ride with.
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A Letter to my Dog
Photographer: Robin Layton (Wild Dog Press R220)
Photographer Robin Layton has set out to collect owners’ personal letters and notes to their canine companions as she photographs them in this novel book.
The book includes contributions by a number of celebrity dog lovers like Oprah Winfrey, Hilary Duff and Tyler Perry as well as entries from the A Letter to My Dog blog.
“A Letter to My Dog” is a celebration of the devoted friendships shared between humans and canines.
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Jerusalem
by Yotam Ottolenghi & Sami Tamimi (Random House Struik, R415)
Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi are the men behind the chain of restaurants famous for innovative flavours, and superb cooking.
At the heart of their food is a shared home city – Jerusalem.
Both were born there in the same year – Sami on the Arab east side and Yotam on the Jewish west.
Nearly 30 years later, they met in London and discovered they shared a language, a history, and a love of good food.
“Jerusalem” sets 100 of Yotam and Sami’s recipes within the cultural melting pot of this diverse city.
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Cook with Josh
by Josh Thirion (Struik Lifestyle, R100)
Josh Thirion is nine years old and loves to eat and cook.
He is also a huge fan of the “MasterChef” and “Junior MasterChef” series.
It’s his love of food that inspired him to write and illustrate his first cookbook at this tender age.
“Cook with Josh” provides the recipes to 48 of Josh’s favourite foods and drinks.
The cookbook is also filled with games to keep young minds occupied as they wait for their masterpieces to cook.
This is a lovely book to introduce to the children during the holidays.
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2013 Crafter’s Daily Planner
(Metz Press, R175)
The “2013 Crafter’s Daily Planner” will inspire crafters to take their creativity to new heights while managing their day-to-day responsibilities.
Apart from all the standard features of a diary, this daily planner offers a wealth of information specific to crafters.
The creative lay-out and daily craft thoughts and tips will become the user’s inspiration wherever he or she is.
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30-Second Politics
by Steven L Taylor (Icon)
You may be familiar with terms such as democracy, fascism and Nazism in the political arena.
But what about the terms Keynesianism or Anracho-syndicalism?
In the book “30-Second Politics”, Taylor sets out to explain the 50 most important political “-ism”, “-cy” or”-cry” in no more than 300 words and some propaganda-style imagery. - Meneesha Govender