Non-Fiction – Hellobooks.co.za

We Are Here To Learn – Lou Bognon

Anna Howcroft — Thu, 14 Jun 2018 18:47:14 +0000

In her conversational easy-to-read style Lou Bognon explains how to achieve greater spiritual understanding. The book explores themes such as compassion, forgiveness, conquering, fear, trusting the flow, giving, receiving, unconditional love, healing ourselves and others, living in the present moment and fulfilling our life’s purpose

Excerpts From An African Diary – Paula Draycon

Anna Howcroft — Tue, 12 Jun 2018 15:19:12 +0000

Paula Draycon is profoundly influenced by the sights and sounds of Africa, and continually reflects on her experiences. Paula is living proof that a very ordinary English girl s dream, was not only met, but transcended. Her life at 60 years is one of pure gratitude, and her religious and spiritual faith, along with her like-minded friends around the world, have enriched and fortified her life. She was able to find an unusual peace, when her beloved friend, mentor and travelling companion died just months before the book was published.

The end depends upon the beginning…

Weefselsoute vir kinders – Margaret Roberts

Anna Howcroft — Wed, 30 May 2018 10:00:07 +0000

In hierdie boek, ’n opvolger van “Weefselsoute vir Heilsaamheid,” fokus Margaret Roberts op weefselsoute wat kinders se ontwikkeling en welsyn sal bevorder – vanaf babas tot tieners. Elke weefselsout word in ’n afsonderlike hoofstuk behandel, met wenke oor hoe om spesifieke kwale te behandel en raad oor hoe om die soute se inname deur middel van die regte dieet te verhoog.

Vir vinnige verwysing word ’n tabel van kwale ingesluit.

Hierdie boek is ’n onmisbare gids vir elkeen wat in gesondheid, welsyn en die gebruik van natuurlike middels belangstel om hul gesondheid te bevorder

Churchill – Ashley Jackson

Anna Howcroft — Wed, 30 May 2018 09:16:34 +0000

Winston Churchill attracted far more criticism alive than he has since his death. He was, according to Evelyn Waugh, “always in the wrong, surrounded by crooks, a terrible father, a radio personality.” To others, he was the savior of the nation, even of Western civilization, “the greatest Briton” who ever lived. Whatever one’s view, Winston Churchill remains splendidly unreduced. He also remains enormous fun-a cartoonist’s and caricaturist’s dream on the one hand, one of the most powerful and successful statesmen in modern history on the other.

Globally famed for his role as a leader during the Second World War, this study resists the temptation to conflate Churchill’s post-war career with Britain’s demise on the international stage. Nor does it endorse the notion that Churchill became an anachronism as he lived and continued to work, at a prodigious rate, through his seventies and eighties. As well as being Britain’s most celebrated politician and war leader, Winston Churchill was a Nobel Prize-winning author. He was one of the most prolific writers of his age and his accounts of the momentous events through which he lived have indelibly marked the way in which modern British history has been conceptualized. Uniquely endowed with talent, energy and determination, Winston Churchill was, as a close wartime colleague put it, “unlike anyone you have ever met before.”

Ashley Jackson describes the contours and contradictions of Churchill’s remarkable life and career as a solider, politician, historian, journalist, painter, amateur farmer and homemaker. From thrusting subaltern to high-flying politician, Cabinet outcast to elder statesman, this is the eternally fascinating story of Winston Churchill’s appointment with destiny

Don’t Film Yourself Having Sex – Emma Sadleir, Tamsyn de Beer

Anna Howcroft — Sun, 29 Apr 2018 12:02:16 +0000

The shift from passive Internet user to active digital citizen has brought about unprecedented levels of online interaction, creation and connecting. But as people begin to share more and more about themselves and their lives on social media, they are finding themselves getting into trouble for what they say and do online.
Emma Sadleir and Tamsyn de Beer, who together run one of South Africa’s leading social media law consultancies, point out the social traps and legal tangles that you could find yourself facing as you navigate the murky waters of the digital age. In a fun, witty and easily accessible way, this ground-breaking book details the legal, disciplinary and reputational risks that you, your company and your children face online.
By outlining the laws and rules applicable to what you do and say on social media, and providing practical and common-sense advice, “Don’t Film Yourself Having Sex” ultimately shows you that in order to reap the extraordinary benefits of digital technology without succumbing to its risks, you need to start practising responsible digital citizenship

Outnumbered Outgunned Undeterred – Rob Johnson

Anna Howcroft — Fri, 27 Apr 2018 16:42:27 +0000

“Outnumbered, Outgunned, Undeterred” presents historical examples from 1777 to the present day, analysing the tactics and courage that swung events in favour of the underdog. Each chapter is accompanied by a large illustration or photograph of the conflict in question, as well as a specially commissioned battle plan in two colours. Rob Johnson, a noted expert in the history of war, analyses each of the examples and shows, through vivid narratives and specially commissioned battle plans, how they provided inspiration both at the time and since proof that whatever the odds, fortune favours the brave.
Table of Contents
1 George Washington and the Patriots at Yorktown, 1781. 2 The US Marines at Tripoli, North Africa, 1805. 3 Napoleons Defence of France, 1814. 4 Simon Bolivar and the Liberation of South America, 180829. 5 The Greek War of Independence, 182129. 6 The British Army at Delhi Ridge, India, 1857. 7 Burnsides Bridge at Antietam, America, 1862. 8 The Foreign Legion at the Battle of Camerone, Mexico, 1863. 9 Lord Roberts and the March from Kabul to Kandahar, Afghanistan, 1879. 10 Christiaan de Wet and Boer Commando Resistance in South Africa, 190002. 11 The Devons at Bois des Buttes, France, 1918. 12 The Polish Army in the Battle of Warsaw, 1920. 13 The Defence of Finland during the Winter War, 1940. 14 Allied troops on the Bataan Peninsula, Philippines, 194142. 15 The Struggle for Stalingrad, 1943. 16 The Allied Defence of Kohima, India, 1944. 17 The Retreat of UN forces from the Chosin Reservoir, Korea, 1950. 18 The Israeli Defence of the Golan Heights, 1973. 19 The US Army at the Battle of Debecka, Iraq, 2003. 20 The US and UK Armies at the Battles around the Platoon Houses and Patrol Bases in Afghanistan, 2006/08

The Plantpower Way – Rich Roll, Julie Piatt

Anna Howcroft — Thu, 19 Apr 2018 09:15:49 +0000

Created by renowned vegan ultra-distance athlete and high-profile wellness advocate Rich Roll and his chef wife Julie Piatt, The Plantpower Way shares the joy and vibrant health they and their whole family have experienced living a plant-based lifestyle. Bursting with inspiration, practical guidance, and beautiful four-color photography, The Plantpower Way has more than 120 delicious, easy-to-prepare whole food recipes, including hearty breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, plus healthful and delicious smoothies and juices, and decadent desserts.

But beyond the plate, at its core, “The Plantpower Way” is a plant-centric lifestyle primer that finally provides the modern family with a highly accessible roadmap to long-term wellness and vibrant body, mind, and spirit health. The Plantpower Way is better than a diet: it’s a celebration of a delicious, simple, and sustainable lifestyle that will give families across the country a new perspective and path to living their best life

The Grand Design – Stephen Hawking, Leonard Mlodinow

Anna Howcroft — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 11:29:31 +0000

In “The Grand Design”, the most recent scientific thinking about the mysteries of the universe is presented in language marked by both brilliance and simplicity. Model dependent realism, the multiverse, the top-down theory of cosmology, and the unified M-theory – all are revealed here.

This is the first major work in nearly a decade by one of the world’s greatest thinkers. A succinct, startling and lavishly illustrated guide to discoveries that are altering our understanding and threatening some of our most cherished belief systems, “The Grand Design” is a book that will inform – and provoke – like no other

The Zohar

Anna Howcroft — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 16:49:01 +0000

Composed by kabbalist Rav Shimon bar Yochai, the Zohar defies definition. On a physical level, the Zohar is a set of twenty-three books, a commentary on biblical and spiritual matters in the form of conversations among spiritual masters. It is a voluminous guidebook to the lost divine nature of our souls. It is a compendium of virtually all information pertaining to the universe—information that science is only beginning to verify today. Its vast and comprehensive commentary on biblical matters has captivated spiritual and intellectual giants for over two millennia.

Please note: introduction sections are in English, however entire main text is in Aramaic (no parallel English or Hebrew translation)

Working With The Tarot – Sarah Bartlett

Anna Howcroft — Thu, 01 Feb 2018 16:52:45 +0000

The Tarot has been used for centuries to provide insights into people’s personalities and destinies and is a powerful tool for discovering deeper truths about yourself. This essential beginner’s guide introduces you to the history and tradition of the cards and explores creative ways of working with the Tarot to get the most from this fascinating and revealing art. Sarah Bartlett provides expert advice on the meaning of all the cards of the Major and Minor Arcana and suggests practical exercises for you to do with each of the Major Arcana to enhance your awareness and understanding. With an easy-to-use guide to the key spreads you need for solving problems, personal growth and exploring relationships, “Working with the Tarot” is the perfect introduction to this ancient art