Book Review by Stacey "7 Steps to Heaven" by Fred Khumalo

Masterful story-telling by award-winning author, Sizwe Dube, is now a well-known journalist, in despair over witnessing the murder by the firing squad of his childhood friend, Thulani, in Zimbabwe. The book is divided into current scenes and memories of their shared childhood
 
 

 

Book Review by Craig F "Vatmaar" by A.M.H Scholtz

An earthy, to the point tale of life in a coloured township in the early 1920’s.  It has tragedy, some happiness and feels true to life.

 

Book Review by Tania "The Mall" by S.L. Grey

The Mall, set in contemporary Johannesburg, is a disturbing adventure set in a shopping centre with a rotten secret. Rhoda has lost a child – literally misplaced him while she went to see her dealer. Dan may be the last person who has seen the boy. After closing time these two characters are drawn into a dangerous game that will change their lives forever. Warnings for profanity and a general feeling of, “okay…what just happened?”

Book Review by Kaylene "Apocalypse Now Now" by Charlie Human

Apocalypse Now Now, is set in modern day Cape Town, as well as a magical underground version of Cape Town. The book is about 16 year old Baxter, who is the leader of a pornography distribution ring at his school.  The story starts with Baxter’s girlfriend, Esme, going missing. It goes on to explore the magical world, where time travel, being a Seer, and monsters are real. The  book is very dark and fast paced.

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Book Review by Mandla "The Xhosa" by Aubrey Elliott

This is about my culture. It reminds me of how I was raised in Transkei and the happy days of my childhood.

Book Review by Angela " Who next a guide to children's authors"

This is really a good book about children’s authors. It gives lists of writers who write in a similar way. It’s easy to read and suitable for 14-year-olds.

Book Review by Nomalungelo "Turning trash into treasure" by Donve Lee

It’s a good book for art students when they are given a task to choose from recycling material.

This book is available in the Reference Library

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Book Review by Nonkqubela "Vanishing cultures of South Africa" by Peter Magubane

A very good book introducing anyone who is willing to know, to different cultures. I like the glossy pictures showing the beauty and the colours mixed/blended.

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Book Review by Mariam " Afrikaans handbook & Study guide: an English student's guide to Afrikaans" by Beryl Lutrin

 This is a fantastic book for the English student. It teaches you everything from how to write an essay to “modeling” etc. This book was a major help in my high school years and it is highly recommended.

Book Review by Clayton D " Wild about Cape Town" by Duncan Butchart

A very good variety of animals and plants occur on and around the Cape Peninsula. This is a very easy colour-coded all-in-one guide depicting the commonly encountered wildlife of various habitats, including mountains, wetlands and beaches, and is very useful for hiking on Table Mountain and ambling along the shore. The animal and plant species are colour-coded so it’s easy to use and find what you are looking for. I recommend this book to all nature lovers.

Book Review by Aziza " New complete guide to sewing" by Reader's Digest

 A never-fail Reader’s Digest offering; ideal for students doing fashion design and wanting to explore and experience the garment manufacture process.

Book Review by Aziza "Metric pattern cutting" by Winifred Aldrich

Ideal for students of fashion design. They get to make pattern drafts and then go on to style as desired.

Book Review by Michelle "How to write essays and assignments" by K McMillan & J Weyers

Tips for students regarding essay writing. Helps them to plan research and write their essays. Deals with editing, research, plagiarism and references.

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Book Review by Elsa "Painting with light" by Woellert JanLeonardo

A very good book about the use of light in art and photography.

 

A really simple guide in plain language which anyone can understand. It deals with the law w.r.t buying property, own rights, workplace, tax, your finances, traffic (vehicles) etc. Perfect as a first go-to item on SA law for the man in the street.

Book Review by Clayton O "VW Transporter Haynes Service & Repair Manual" by Matthew Minter & John Meadd

Easy to follow repair manual to familiarise yourself with your car and possibly avoid major repair work.

Book Review by Lindikhaya "Exploring tech careers" by Anne Patersen

This book has in-depth information about different technical careers and what is required to study for them.

Book available in the Reference Library

Book Review by Mtoleni "Navigating information literacy" by Theo Bothma et al

The book teaches one the information literacy process – how to identify your information needs, which sources to consult, how to organise the information, and how to evaluate the information. Recommended for undergraduate students.

Book Review by Nabeweya "Ensiklopedie van Kennis" by Shalia Brown (Afrikaans)

Very good for assignments as the information is simple and easy to understand. I recommend it for grades 4-8.

Book Review by Deirdre "An Encyclopedia of natural Medicine" by Michael Murray & Joseph Pizzorno

A wonderful guide to natural therapies and supplements for a range of ailments from A to Z, covering AIDS, diabetes, cancer, arthritis, heart disease, etc.

 

Book Review by Happiness "K53 Pass your Learner's esily" by Clive Gibson

 

A useful book with illustrations which show the reader what the text is trying to convey; it also has questions you can use to test yourself and see how far you are with understanding.

Book Review by Mario "Youth Violence: sources and solutions in South Africa" by ed.:C.L. Ward et al

 Insightful and thought-provoking, with workable solutions. Recommended.

Have a look in the Reference Library for this book R306.6 YOU

Book Review by Glorine "Those Amazing Musical Instruments" by Genevieve Helsby

A quick reference guide or coffee table book with tips and how-how.  A good dictionary as well

 

Book Review by Stacey " Gaffney's Local Government in South Africa: 2013-2015

An extremely comprehensive compendium of local government information: statistics, projects, articles on the economy of each province, electoral results in detail; information on each political party with small colour photos of their logos; and photographs of provincial premiers and municipal mayors

Book Review by Craig F " The South African Air Force: the poster book" by Louis Vosloo Photographs by Herman Potgieter

It’s an eye-catching (if somewhat dated) photographic cross-section of the SAAF aircraft of the mid-eighties, which will make you feel nostalgic if you are into aircraft.