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Century All-rounder Author: Clive van Ryneveld Clive van Ryneveld was born in Cape Town and attended school at Diocesan College (Bishops) where he was awarded a Rhodes Scholarship to Oxford University. At Oxford he read law and received blues for rugby and cricket, captaining the University XI in 1949. In that year he also played rugby for England in the Five Nations. After graduating from Oxford he was chosen for Dudley Nourse’s team which toured England in 1951. He made his top test score of 83 runs at Headingley in a partnership of 198 runs with Eric Rowan. In 1952 he was admitted to the Cape Bar and in that year his rugby playing days came to an end when he dislocated his hip playing for Villagers against Stellenbosch. Clive played in three further home series against visiting cricket teams: New Zealand in 1953/4, Peter May’s MCC side in 1956/7 and Ian Craig’s Australian side in 1957/8. An injury to Jackie McGlew in 1956 resulted in Clive captaining South Africa for the rest of the 1956/7 series and the series against Australia. He captained Western Province when they won the Currie Cup competition in 1955/6. In 1957 Clive was elected a United Party MP for East London North and in 1959 was one of twelve MPs who formed the Progressive Party under the leadership of Dr Jan Steytler. He lost his seat in the general election of 1961, when Helen Suzman was the only Progressive Party survivor. He is an honorary life member of the MCC and a vice-president of the Western Province Cricket Club. ... “Clive has been an all-rounder of the kind and magnitude that is now virtually extinct. University College, where Clive was at Oxford, may number an American President in Bill Clinton among its Rhodes scholars, but none of them, from “Univ” or anywhere else, is likely ever again to achieve more diverse fame than Clive did by playing rugby football for Oxford and England and captaining Oxford and South Africa at cricket, before going on to become a founder member of a meaningful political party and a respected advocate.
– John Woodcock, Cricket Correspondent of The Times, 1954-88, and Editor of Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack, 1981-87
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The Other
Booker Prize Author: Azila Talit
Reisenberger Realizing that life is a series of compromises, young Abigail Pearlmuter decides that for once she wants to do exactly as she likes and embarks on an epic voyage that takes her to the ends of the world. ... “Azila Reisenberger is an extraordinary woman and a wonderful story-teller. She is searingly honest about herself, with self-deprecating wit and dead-pan humour. At times also very moving. Her mother tongue, Hebrew, has actually enabled her to enrich her use of English with its colloquialisms and allusions.”
– John Scott, former editor of the Cape Times
“The Other Booker Prize is addictive reading. We all find ourselves in it. Life's deepest insights are tossed around light-heartedly with piercing honesty… You are drawn into the stories and feel part of it as if they take part in your own living room. Azila Reisenberger is a phenomenon. So is this book.”
– Motti Morell, Tikshoret, Israel
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Who do you say I am? Author: Eric Pike >> 2nd Printing Now Available. In every chapter Bishop Eric refers to the same question that Christ asked of his disciples, 'Who do you say I am.' In doing so, he demonstrates that in each of the many and varied chapters of his life he has discovered more about the God he has served so faithfully. The penultimate chapter of his book describes his experience of walking the great Camino with his wife Joyce. To some extent this walk was a parable of his life: in his life, as well as on the Camino, he has known pain and glory, not least in the way he shared in the agonising struggle of his homeland to free itself from apartheid. It was church leaders who found courage to stand up so boldly for the poor and dispossessed. As on the Camino, Eric's journey through life has caused him to share his days with many people, and enter deeply into their own pilgrimage. I am one of those who counts himself as being fortunate to have known Eric. Though we live on different continents, I feel I have often walked alongside him, learning so much from his wisdom, courage and love for God. All who read this book, will also feel drawn into companionship with him, and with the God who walks so close to us. — Michael Mitton
– Trevor Pearce, Growing the Church, Anglican Church of Southern Africa
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He took, blessed, broke and gave Author: Ronald Taylor Canon Ronald Taylor was ordained
deacon in England in 1956, before coming to South Africa through
contact with the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel to
pursue his vocation. He was ordained priest at St. Paul’s,
Rondebosch in Cape Town on Trinity Sunday in 1957. This revision of He
took, blessed, broke and gave could not have come at a
more appropriate time. It not only provides a clear commentary
on An Anglican Prayer Book 1989, but also encourages deeper
The Archbishop of Cape Town, The Most Revd. Dr. Thabo Makgoba
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Fully Alive Author: Chris Chivers Chris Chivers' town was described as one of the most segregated in Britain. His starter budget line was zero. But from the smallest beginnings in a northern English cathedral emanated an example of what Nobel Peace Laureate, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, has described as "one of the most important enterprises of our time", namely trying to ensure that difference - of nationality, culture, ethnicity and faith is celebrated through dialogue for the common good. This collection points to some of the results. These are wonderfully crafted reflections, clear, light-touch, sometimes poignant, full of insight and unexpected revelations. Chris Chivers brings together all sorts of experiences, as priest and parent, thinker and commentator, experiences from the United Kingdom and South Africa and else- where, in a collection that has great inner coherence, and makes Christian discipleship deeply attractive as well as reminding at least one reader of the challenges of discipleship that have still to be met.
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Rowan Williams >> ENQUIRE HERE FOR ORDERS OUTSIDE SOUTH AFRICA |
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Moving into African Music Author: Joyce Scott The author uses her immense experience in the mission field to stress the essence of healing cultural deafness – a healing that forestalls missionary dependency, mistakes, frustrations and desperation. Simple ways of using music as pedagogy in informing, educating, and communicating truths to a community is what the book adds to efforts at solving communal problems. A timely book that must be read by missionaries, cross-cultural communicators, music teachers and those who have the passion to effect pragmatic changes in communities.
Rev. Thomas Oduro, Ph.D.
Joyce weaves autobiography and methodology seamlessly into a book that gives courage and practical steps to anyone who wants to know the musicians and music of a culture foreign to them.
Brian Schrag, Ph.D, Vice President of Training
and Education
A perfect introduction for those wanting to learn more about “heart music” and its effect on church growth. A great read, a great gift!
Robin Harris, Ethnomusicology Consultant >> ENQUIRE HERE |
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Native Son – an alternative memoir Author: Francois Theron Native Son chronicles a personal journey that has unfolded over a lifetime. It’s a narrative that draws briefly on the background of the author's ancestors as Protestant refugees from France, arriving at the Cape of Good Hope in the 17th century. As a professional writer Francois Theron sees the story as a sort of personal Roots and recounts in a subsequent chapter an ambivalent trip to the family heartland as a newspaper journalist, reporting on the devastating Tulbagh earthquake of 1969.
In the book he explores a range of personal experiences: from surviving air raids in London during World War II, to growing up in an apartheid South Africa. After school he wins an Athletics Scholarship to the United States and here he deals with his multi-sided experiences as a ‘jock’, a pro-athlete at Oklahoma University.
The chapters in Native Son are presented independently, although the events of the story unfold chronologically. Each chapter opens up another facet of the writer's personal story, linked to the times and the events which shaped both his family's history and his own life.
The memoir ends deep in apartheid's killing fields, where the author has been teaching English as part of an outreach programme. And as the boy from Bromley, he realises that things have come full circle, and that he was simply paying back a debt incurred a long time ago, at the other end of the world.
Reviews:
“... an intriguing autobiographical memoir...”
Cape Times
“... Francois Theron’s sense of time, history and place is extraordinary...”
The Star.
"... Beautifully written. ...”
567 Cape Talk. >> ENQUIRE HERE |
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Kites & Butterflies Author: Harry Wiggett “All the best traditions make for the best rebels”. So said the great translator of Euripides, Gilbert Murray.
But is it really possible to criticise one’s religion in a top to bottom way that tears the curtain of the temple, opening up new vistas onto the divine, whilst remaining loyal to the spirit and sanctity of the tradition?
It has to be, is the answer Harry Wiggett lays before us in a book which exposes a healthy tension in his love-hate relationship with an institution that he's in so many ways transcended but which he respects and cherishes in all its confused glory – and which won’t ever quite let him go.
The best traditions always need rebels: poets, people who can translate the tired and the outworn, the perfunctory and the routine into language imaginatively immediate.
For those within and without the institution of the church – or, like myself, clinging hopefully but questioningly to its margins – this book presents good news, a real Gospel to embrace wholeheartedly. It’s in fact very good news indeed.
from the Foreword by Canon Chris Chivers, Blackburn Cathedral, UK >> ENQUIRE HERE |
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Recognition Author: Barry Smith All is silent now.
The journey is long.
You alone are still awake.
The headlights search the way ahead,
For you the journey’s just begun … >> ENQUIRE HERE |
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Come Wind, Come Weather Authors: Brookes & Jeanne Heywood This is a sailing story with a difference, written for sailors and armchair travellers alike. Based on letters to friends, it is a fascinating account of four adventurous years in the life of a retired academic couple. They build their own yacht and head out into the Atlantic Ocean, exploring St Helena, the Caribbean Islands and the American East Coast. Their experiences range from surviving Hurricane Grace in the Bermuda Triangle to tranquil days along the American inland waterways. Propelled by the springtime gales, they cross the North Atlantic to spend the summer amongst the Azores Islands before cruising the Galician coast of Spain, the Straits of Gibraltar and finally Majorca and Menorca.
“A most readable account ... includes a gripping description of their survival, largely through their seamanship but also a little luck, of hurricane Grace, which caused havoc off the United States coast and caused several other yachts to disappear without trace.”
- John Scott, Cape Times columnist, retired editor, and life-long messer-about in boats >> ENQUIRE HERE |
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Quality Care in a Family Setting Authors: Dr Leon Fulcher and Dr Thom Garfat |
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Mysterious Reality Author: John Suggit In this work, John Suggit tries to explain something of the mystery of our human life, and believes not only that Richard Dawkins, the eminent geneticist and professed atheist, does not have all the answers, but also that a true understanding of the Christian gospel “opens up the possibility of promoting scientific endeavour of every kind”. “Very useful, accessible, relevant and important for all Christians in our current times” Thabo Makgoba, Archbishop of Cape Town >> Enquire here |
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A Time to Speak Author: Harry Wiggett The film Goodbye Bafana tells of South Africa’s long walk to freedom through the relationship between racist prison warder, James Gregory, and prisoner number 46664, Nelson Mandela.
This was undoubtedly a captivating way to tell the story from both a political and human perspective. But given the overtly spiritual and religious character of communities across apartheid’s political and racial divides the story seemed to lack the very narrative that has always connected oppressed and oppressor.
In A time to speak Harry Wiggett, priest and poet – and prison chaplain to Nelson Mandela both on Robben Island and at Pollsmoor – deepens the picture. >> Enquire here |
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Beyond Fear Author: Jean Knighton-Fitt The saga of Theo and Helen Kotze could not have happened in normal, democratic society. They would have lived the life of the Methodist manse and church, raised their children and been somewhat radical on social issues. But in South Africa they were destined for deadly-earnest opposition to an unjust regime. As we enjoy the democratic, non-racial society that they fought so hard for, we salute and celebrate this marvellous couple as this record of their life appears in print. Tony Heard
Many who read these pages will recognize the familiar. Some will identify with the dilemmas, fears and hopes these ordinary-yet-different, remarkable people faced. Few will fail to recognize their courage.”
Charles Villa-Vicenzio
In this rigorous and absorbing account Jean
Knighton-Fitt has documented the courageous, selfless struggle against
the cruelties
and injustices of apartheid by Theo and Helen Kotze, two of its
Tony Grogan >> Enquire here |
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Wheeling Towards the Prize Author: Pat Frow >> Enquire here |
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This Strange Pilgrimage Author: Edward Laurie King Edward King (1920-1998),“Ted” as most people knew him, served at St George’s Cathedral as Dean of Cape Town for thirty years (he quipped that some thought him “the everlasting King” of the hymn).
When he retired, Colin Jones, his successor, invited him to remain on the staff as Dean Emeritus. This allowed all connected with St George’s Cathedral (and beyond) to continue to enjoy and be edified, challenged and inspired by his preaching and writing.
He touched many people because he was not bashful about his own perplexities and doubts about God and the things of God, so that others were able to say it is okay to doubt, to question, it is not reprehensible not to be cocksure of the mysteries of the faith.
Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu This book is only available from the bookshop at >> Enquire here
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South African Haiku Author: Chris Chivers >> Enquire here |
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Jerusalem Haiku Author: Chris Chivers >> Enquire here |
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Collected Poems 1970-2006 Author: Harry Wiggett >> Enquire here |
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Dear Dom and Greg Author: Chris Chivers >> Enquire here |
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Flight of Faith Author: Harry Wiggett >> Enquire here |
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Malawi Law Journal Eds: Dr. D.M. Chirwa et al >> Enquire here |
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Connectedness Author: Archbishop Thabo Makgoba Unfortunately, Out of Print |
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Response Ability Pathways Authors: Dr Larry Brendtro & Lesley du Toit
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New Every Morning Author: Harry Wiggett Unfortunately, Out of Print |
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Aspects of Child & Youth Care Practice Eds: Dr Thom Garfat and Brian Gannon >> Enquire here |
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The Open Window Author: Chris Chivers >> Enquire here |
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Down to Earth and Up to Heaven Author: John Suggit >> Enquire here |
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Pride in Tradition Through Acceptance Author: Azila Talit Reisenberger >> Enquire here |
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The Anglican Way Author: John Suggit Unfortunately, Out of Print |
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Distant Music Author: Edward King Unfortunately, Out of Print |
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Kleinemonde Reflections Author: Nancy Murray >> Enquire here |
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And Direction was Given Author: Alan Flederman Unfortunately, Out of Print |
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The Hard Road to Glory Author: Chris Chivers >> Enquire here |
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Children of the Rainbow Author: Victoria Scott Unfortunately, Out of Print |
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From the Heart Author: Harry Wiggett Unfortunately, Out of Print |
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They Shall Have Music Author: Saidie Kahn Unfortunately, Out of Print |
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Change and Challenge Author: John Suggit and Mandy Goedhals >> Enquire here |
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A Good Place to Be Author: Dean E.L. King Unfortunately, Out of Print |
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Walter Swanson Author: Marjorie Swanson Unfortunately, Out of Print |
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Pastoral Care of the Bewildered Author: David Binns Unfortunately, Out of Print |
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Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve Author: Leonard Hoffman Unfortunately, Out of Print |
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Getting Motivated Keeping Motivated Author: Catherine Glennie |
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Ride the River Author: Catherine Glennie |