The Odyssey

Homer's epic poem is retold in this fully illustrated edition of The Odyssey. Young readers will be amazed at the fantastic voyages of Odysseus as he tries to battle against the gods and monsters on his return home from the Trojan War. The adventures have been brought to life by dramatic illustrations and lively text making absorbing reading for young and old alike.\nIn this edition of The Odysessy young children will be able to read about the adventures of the Greek hero, Odysseus, as he sails home to Ithaca after the Trojan war. It proves to be a perilous journey, full of mortal danger. Before Odysseus reaches Ithaca he has to face the terrors of Polyphemus the cyclops, the monster Scylla and the vast whirlpool Charybdis. Once home, Odysseus is not immediately recognized and rivals are trying to steal his palace and his wife, Penelope. A mighty contest must be fought before Odysseus can gain his rightful place as King of Ithaca.

Literature & Fiction

Classics

Scrawny Goat Books

The Struggle between Boer and Brit: The Memoirs of Boer General C. R. De Wet

Written by one of the most famous Second Boer War guerrilla leaders, this dramatic work provides a first hand account of many of the great events of that conflict, written from the losing side's perspective. 
Appointed "fighting general" at the start of the war, De Wet reveals his plans and strategies used in man of the most famous battles of the war-including Nicholson's Nek, Ladysmith, Paardeberg, Sanna's Post, and many more. 
After the British had occupied all the major Boer settlements, the war then switched to a hard-fought guerilla conflict-a tactic at which De Wet excelled. After harassing the British forces for over two years, De Wet shows how the Boer forces were finally forced to surrender-after the civilian population was interned in concentration camps. 
This book also contains a full transcript of the last meetings of the Boer commanders just before the end of the war, in which it is revealed that there were only 15,000 men left in the field (fighting a Briths force of 250,000), and discussed the plight of the Boer women and children in the concentration camps. The conclusion they drew was to fight on and be utterly exterminated as a people, or surrender and be subjected to British rule. 
This edition contains the complete original text. A newly-added biography of the author includes De Wet's exploits after the war, including his participation in the unsuccessful armed Boer Rebellion of 1914.

History

de Wet, Christiaan

Africa

The Great Boer War: 120th Anniversary Edition

Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan

The Art of Magic

Humor & Entertainment

Downs, T. Nelson

Puzzles & Games

Twenty-two short stories from South Africa's greatest storyteller, exactly as he penned them. The stories, spun out as dialogues in the "voorkamer" or reception room of the post office int the Western Transvaal town of Bekkersdal, all contain Bosman's renowned soft humour, his unexpected twists and lurking social commentary.\nThose taking part in the conversations are a group of Marico farmers-Chris Welman, Gysbert van Tonder, who is known to be the biggest cattle smuggler in the district, At Naudé, who listens to the radio and reads the newspapers, Oupa Bekker, the oldest inhabitant of the district, and young Johnny Coen. And of course, the schoolmaster, young Vermaak, who often finds himself the butt of the others' remarks.\nIn the course of these conversations, as points of view are expanded and elucidated, these people are brought with all the foibles and idiosyncrasies. 
Now with a glossary to explain Afrikaans words, phrases, and sayings to the present-day reader.

A Bekkersdal Marathon

BOSMAN, Herman Charles

The Fall of the Congo Arabs

A first-person account of the two-year-long combined European military campaign in central Africa aimed at removing the Arab Muslim slave-trading empire and potential Khalifa that was developing in that region. The author, a British military veteran, served as an important commander of the European-led forces, bolstered by local recruits, and played a significant role in the ultimate defeat of the slave-trading forces.The Arab slave traders, under the overall command of Sefu, the son of the infamous Tippu Tip, nearly overran all of central Africa before being turned back towards their jumping-off point, the island of Zanzibar on Africa's east coast. This dramatic turn of events, as narrated in Hinde's book, saw intense fighting rage up and down the Congo River and its tributaries.Victory was ultimately to go to the Belgian Force Publique, led by Francis Dhanis.This firsthand account tells the course of the war, and Hinde's personal observations of the Congo, its people, and the Arab slave trade in general.Completely reset, with all the original illustrations and maps, and a new index.

Hinde, Sidney Langford

Twenty-one short stories from South Africa's greatest storyteller, exactly as he penned them. No other South African writer has ever managed to capture the pathos, order, chaos, love, hate, loyalty, betrayal, wonder, intrigue - and high humour - as Herman Charles Bosman. From the open plains of the old western Transvaal, set against the backdrop of the Boer republics and the era immediately following the Second Anglo-Boer War, narrator Oom Schalk Lourens spins his gripping tales which highlighted the contradictions of life in South Africa, and which have held generations of readers in thrall. Now with a glossary to explain Afrikaans words, phrases, and sayings to the reader.

Mafeking Road

Short Stories & Anthologies

Written by one of the most famous Second Boer War guerrilla leaders, this dramatic work provides a first hand account of many of the great events of that conflict, written from the losing side's perspective. Appointed "fighting general" at the start of the war, De Wet reveals his plans and strategies used in man of the most famous battles of the war-including Nicholson's Nek, Ladysmith, Paardeberg, Sanna's Post, and many more. After the British had occupied all the major Boer settlements, the war then switched to a hard-fought guerilla conflict-a tactic at which De Wet excelled. After harassing the British forces for over two years, De Wet shows how the Boer forces were finally forced to surrender-after the civilian population was interned in concentration camps. This book also contains a full transcript of the last meetings of the Boer commanders just before the end of the war, in which it is revealed that there were only 15,000 men left in the field (fighting a Briths force of 250,000), and discussed the plight of the Boer women and children in the concentration camps. The conclusion they drew was to fight on and be utterly exterminated as a people, or surrender and be subjected to British rule. This edition contains the complete original text. A newly-added biography of the author includes De Wet's exploits after the war, including his participation in the unsuccessful armed Boer Rebellion of 1914.

T. Nelson Downs-the "king of coins" was not only America's most popular and famous coin manipulator, but a talented magician specializing in sleight-of-hand involving objects as varied as cards, eggs, balls, and a host of other objects. This book is not written for the beginner in conjuring, but for the advanced amateur and the professional prestidigitator who seeks to improve their skill-level to that of master magician. This book contains 125 spectacular tricks, effects and flourishes, the secrets of which, once mastered, will allow applications in modern surroundings only limited by the reader's imagination. Included in this volume are the author's own "Miser's Dream" routine refinements, the secret to his spectacular "wrist palm" and much, much more. It is a classic work is a must-have for any serious magician. This new edition has been hand-edited, completely reset, and contains all original 68 illustrations, digitally enhanced, enlarged, and reproduced to the highest quality modern standards. Contents Introductory Chapter I: Flourishes and Fancy Sleights with Cards Chapter II: Card Tricks with Unprepared Cards and Not Requiring Sleight of Hand Chapter III: Card Tricks Involving Sleight of Hand Chapter IV: Sleight of Hand with Cards, Continued Chapter V: Sleight of Hand with Cards (Continued) Chapter VI: Card Tricks Based On A New and Original System of Locating A Chosen Card Chapter VII: Clairvoyance with Cards Chapter VIII: A Series of Card Tricks Based on a New and Original System Chapter IX: The Rising Cards Chapter X: The Four Ace Trick Chapter XI: Card Tricks with Apparatus and In Combination with Other Objects Chapter XII: Fancy Flourishes with Coins, Useful Sleights, and Additions to The Miser's Dream Chapter XIII: Coin Tricks with and without Apparatus Chapter XIV: A Coin Act and A Coin Ladder Chapter XV: Tricks of The Trade Chapter XVI: Tricks with Eggs Chapter XVII: Tricks with Balls. Chapter XVIII: Miscellaneous Tricks Index of Tricks

From the pen of one of the handful of magicians ever to be officially declared as "Dean of Magicians" by the Society of American Magicians comes one of the most complete overviews of modern magic ever written. Containing detailed instructions for hundreds of sleights, illusions, and flourishes, the Modern Magic Manual will guide those already familiar with the basic concepts of conjuring to new heights of skill and perfection of the art. Find in this work the sleights, routines, and effects for items as varied as coins, balls, watches, silks, thimbles, rings, cigarettes, flowers, ropes, mentalism, cards-and even rabbit-out-the-hat magic! Filled with routines, patter, suggestions, and explanations of effects and devices used in everyday magic, this book provides a comprehensive rounding off to any magician's repository of skills and is a "must-have" for any serious amateur or professional prestidigitator. This new edition has been completely reset, contains all 273 original illustrations now digitally enhanced and enlarged, and a new index of tricks Contents Introduction by Julien J. Proskauer, Past President, The Society of American Magicians Foreword by Theo Hardeen, Brother of Houdini I. The Wizard's Wand II. Conjuring with Coins III. Wizardry with Watches IV. Magic with Rings V. Magic with Balls VI. Experiments with Eggs VII. The Linking Rings VIII. Silks and Sorcery IX. Conjuring with Cigarettes X. Cigar Conjurations XI. Thimble Thaumaturgy XII. The Birth of Flowers XIII. Ropes and Cords XIV. Magic with Money (Bills) XV. Out of the Hat XVI. Mental Magic XVII. Playing Cards Index of Tricks

Modern Magic Manual

Hugard, Jean

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The Odyssey

The Struggle between Boer and Brit: The Memoirs of Boer General C. R. De Wet

The Great Boer War: 120th Anniversary Edition

The Art of Magic

A Bekkersdal Marathon

The Fall of the Congo Arabs

Mafeking Road

The Struggle between Boer and Brit: The Memoirs of Boer General C. R. De Wet

The Art of Magic

Modern Magic Manual