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Just Done Productions offers services to authors to help them get their works published without the expenditure of huge amounts of up-front captital. We do this through providing the full Copy Editing, Proofing, Layout and Graphic design service needed for a book to be prepared for the press and then publishing that book here on Lulu.com as well as locally in South Africa.
Please visit our website at http://www.justdone.co.za/ to see the full catalog.
Just Done Productions - Publishing is a publishing company based in Durban South Africa.
We believe that we can offer a superior service, at a fraction of the cost of traditional publishing. We achieve this through the use of the latest technologies in printing and distribution.
We know that the barriers erected by the high cost of traditional publishing are preventing many voices from being heard.
We offer a service to authors that allows them to publish their work without having to speculate about it's commercial viability. In fact we are proud of the fact that we are able to publish works that are important both historically and in terms of the voice of the ordinary person. These works may never have been available because of the perception that only items with mass appeal are commercially viable.
We offer buyers of the books that we publish a polished, professional product at an affordable price.
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Print: $19.48 A Civilisation from the Planet Neputar is set in South Africa where three teenagers become friends. One day they see a huge metallic object parked on an isolated part of the beach. When they investigate further they get abducted by hideous looking alien creatures who ride off with them into the galaxy. The aliens are in fact friendly and wish only to educate humans about the imminent destruction of our planet - caused by global warming, pollution, CFC gases and the depletion of our ozone layer. The children experience many adventures in space. They have several near death experiences but each time the aliens ensure their safety and eventually return them to Earth, unharmed.
The book is packed full of scientific facts and will educate the reader/child in an entertaining way. The author is an experienced pilot with over 40 years of flying and has used much of his knowledge to make the story more realistic.
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Print: $18.21 This is the kind of book that I was desperately seeking to find before leaving for he East in the first place. There is only so much that a travel guide can prepare one for – it’s the personal touches of the culture and the stories of actual experiences that provide a human face behind the customs and cultures described in day-to-day travel guides. I consider my book to be more of a personal-diary-meet-cultural-companionbut-not-quite--travel-guide kind of piece. It’s an introduction to the Taiwanese culture but with a personal flare.
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Print: $18.12 'n Mens ontspan tog gewoonlik op die lêwetrie en dit is wat hierdie boek veronderstel is om te wees. Lekker ontspanne leesstof.
Die skrywer kry dit reg om deur die gebruik van ou vergete Afrikaanse woorde, sowel as nuwe woorde, 'n komiese weergawe te gee aan insidente wat in sy lewe gebeur het, sowel as ou stories wat deur die volksmond versprei is.
Dit is onmoontlik om hierdie boek te lees sonder om ten minste 'n glimlag op jou gesig te kry. Deur fyn beskrewe humor kry die skrywer dit reg om 'n beeld te skep waarin jy jou in die komiese situasie kan inleef.
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Print: $11.39 This little story first saw the light of day in the pages of the old Bulawayo Chronicle fifty years ago. It is the fruit of a boyhood spent in rural Matabeleland in an era when life appeared to be less complicated than it is today. Now the delightful illustrations by Andrew Bromley-Gans have added another dimension to this tale, which still has something to say about facing difficulties and not allowing them the upper hand.
The book describes the adventures of uMvundla, the little scrub hare, whose youthful inexperience and taste for exploration lead him into a variety of exciting and sometimes dangerous scrapes. In the course of his little odyssey, uMvundla encounters many other creatures who share his world, some friendly but others decidedly threatening. In the process of recounting uMvundla’s experiences, the story portrays an environment now beyond the reach of so many children who live in the confines of the city.
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Print: $19.28 27 stories of abused women and their children.
There is never an excuse for abuse. There is no justification for abuse and no woman deserves to be abused under any circumstances.
This book gives the reader an insight into the plight of abused South African women from all walks of life and who have suffered all forms of abuse.
It includes information on
• why women stay in abusive relationships
• the cycle of abuse
• the Domestic Violence Act
• and organizations who will help abused women and their families. Contact information is also listed.
"I wrote this book to raise an awareness of the plight of these women, and also so that women who are in abusive situations will be aware that there is help out there for them."
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Print: $27.55 Gerrie Hugo was born in South Africa and grew up in this country during the years of Apartheid. As the middle son of a non-commissioned army officer, he soaked up the military mindset in hardcore training camps, such as Oudtshoorn and Bloemfontein. Preparing for battle against the Rooi Gevaar (Red Peril) and the Swart Gevaar (Black Peril) he was determined to save his country. As a colonel in the military he played a role in the ‘border war’ conducted in Angola and Namibia as well as the low intensity war waged within the boundaries of South Africa.
Faced with the corruption and lies fed to military and civilian people, Hugo finally lost his blinkers and became disillusioned with the system he was fighting for. During the critical years of transition towards the New South Africa the truth dawned upon him — the ‘enemy’ was not at the borders of his beloved country, but within the very military system he had trusted all his life.
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Print: $11.99 John Dovey did his National Service in the SADF in 1985-1986. He has served since then in three Citizen Force Regiments, and is still serving.
This compilation of poems is his attempt to preserve some of the thoughts and feelings of the soldiers who were in the SADF during the “Border War” period. The poems in this compilation are mostly from that period. There are a few poems from Cubans and one from a British soldier, that fit into the theme of the compilation.
The poems are all heart-felt ones that reflect the mood and emotion of the times. There are a surprising number that deal with loneliness and fear, which two things any soldier will know are constant companions.
This book is above all about the commonality of experience that all soldiers share, and about the human face of the individuals of which an “army” is comprised.
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Print: $20.28 Die lewe het vir Danny Bruwer ‘n draaibal geboul. Dit was nooit sy bedoeling om in ‘n piesang-republiek wat hewig in ‘n bevrydingsoorlog betrokke was, op te eindig nie. Inteendeel, hy was in sy gedagtes reeds op pad om die Ambassadeurskap in Australië op te neem toe dinge vir hom begin skeef loop het.
Die Dobbelspel van ‘n Diplomaat is die verhaal van Danny Bruwer, ‘n belowende verteenwoordiger van die Suid-Afrikaanse regering wat sy beroep met eer in die buiteland beoefen . Ons kyk hoe sy loopbaan wipplank ry, en hoe, daarmee saam, sy lewe stadig van droom tot nagmerrie verander. Soms skryf hy self aan die draaiboek van sy lewe, soms doen ander dit namens hom, totaal buite sy beheer. Ons sien hoe sy disfunksionele familie bydra tot sy sorge tot op ‘n punt waar hy skynbaar die pad byster raak. Reddingsgordels word met reëlmaat na hom uitgeslinger. Sou hy daarna uitryk of het hy reeds boedel oorgegee?
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Print: $23.68 A lesson in War, and life, results in “to the Victor, the spoils”. In other words, the Government in power writes its own so-called ‘history’. Where this is lacking, especially in Africa, country name changes occur, followed by the hijacking of City, town and even street names. So, before long, places and names like Rhodesia and even Pretoria will fade into the past (dare I say history?). My factstory biography thus covers the past 100 years as a true Geldenhuys heritage - - from the Anglo-Boer war days of my grandfather Jannie (Oudad), my father Preller’s East African Campaign during World War II – in forgotten Abyssinia and Eritrea I hasten to add, my own family and friends’ Rhodesian War experiences, and my twilight years after a very rewarding second career with Masonite.
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Print: $93.50 his book records the operations of the Rhodesian Air Force. It includes a complete log of all the airstrikes carried out as well as maps where these strikes have been meticously plotted. The maps are printed in full colour. There are numerous black and white photographs that illustrate the text.
This version is full colour throughout.
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Print: $40.88 The Story of the Rhodesian Air Force Operations. Includes an Air-strike log and maps.
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Print: $20.33 A coming of age story set in Rhodesia/Zimbabwe during the transition
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Print: $21.58 Six thousand miles away from the stately English manor house where she grew up in peace and luxury, Anne Jervis finds herself literally fighting for her life in the remote fastnesses of Great Namaqualand. “Blakes Woman” is a gripping tale, which transports the reader into an Africa which has not existed for more than a hundred and fifty years.
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Print: $38.45 “Children of Humankind, awake. The time has come to know the truth of our world. To feel it, believe it and live it.”
The call of the Elementals, the powerful spirits of Nature, beckons us to delve deeper within the mysteries from ages past.
Come, feel the essence of their Hidden Realm, for it is within us all; a power so true, wild and fair.
The Hollow Tree is a documentary and a journey to the heart of the existence of the spirits of Nature and their realm.
Rediscover the ways of the spirits which have always been a part of you. Re-learn how to connect with them, recognise and see them in Nature, communicate with them and live with them in your daily life. Experience their reality and grow with their wisdom.
The spirits yearn for the returned partnership of the Human race with their own, for the care and appreciation of our shared world. They beseech us to open ourselves to their existence, to re-unite and work together towards a healthy, spiritual and magickal Earth.
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Print: $19.56 The wisdom contained in the pages of this book, has been gleaned very largely from the teachings of the Ramala Masters, Silver Birch and White Eagle, which have appeared in various publications over the years. The knowledge is universal and relates to the existence and conduct of mankind on planet Earth and should in no way be interpreted as being part of any sort of religion.
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Print: $19.60 Noé Nhantumbo, moçambicano residente na Beira é engenheiro técnico agrário de profissão. Actualmente trabalha como jornalista em Moçambique. É autor do livro Renascença Africana, Um Sonho ou Realidade publicado em Abril de 2007 em Maputo.
Sobre o livro
Este livro é uma análise crítica das políticas governamentais. Não se trata de um ataque amargo gratuito mas sim uma análise intelectual em que o escritor analisa com bastante rigor o status quo. Trata de assuntos actuais que acontecem um pouco por toda a África.
This book is analytical and critical of the policies of the government, much in the line of Sunday papers in South Africa. It is a critical and intellectual analysis of the status quo, the policies and the economics of the country.
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Print: $24.20 The author has collected quick and easy recipes over 19 years. The book has been compiled to encourage children to enjoy cooking and baking.
The 63 recipes included in the book can be made by children with or without adult supervision depending on their age and capabilities. It has been illustrated with line drawings and has a Christian devotional message on some pages
There are colouring-in pages at the back for those moments when the children get a little bored and their adult supervisor has to save the day and finish the last bit of cooking or baking!
1. Mouthwatering wholesome recipes
2. Step by Step process
3. Builds confidence and independence
4. Teaches children how to measure quantity
5. Gives them a sense of accomplishment
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Print: $22.44 The corruptive influences of the armaments industry have fed political intrigue and fictional entertainment since Anthony Sampsons The Arms Bazaar in 1977. The Apartheid governments wish to preserve the Old White Orders status quo in the face of sanctions made rich pickings for arms traders.
The Corrupt Affairs has close links with South Africa's most infamous arms deal. During the National Unity period of 1994 to 1999, there was intense competition to sell warships and fighter aircraft to South Africa. The eventual outcome was the purchase of German-built corvette cruisers and British and Swedish fighter trainer aircraft.
The Corrupt Affair uses this inviting background to show corruption's pervasive influence in an emerging democracy with inexperienced leadership.
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Print: $19.62 Memoirs of a conscripted National Serviceman, who served in the South African Army Service Corps between 1978 and 1980, including a year in South West Africa (now Namibia).
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Print: $17.81 The year is 1984 and Molly van Oudheusden, a thirteen year old girl is being sent from an apple farm in Elgin to a boarding school in Stellenbosch for the first time. She has decided to write a diary to her long lost cat Waffles. Molly has many hilarious experiences throughout the year, which all form part of growing up.
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Print: $19.14 A lovely young woman's chance encounter with an older man precipitates her on a sensual journey through a seductive and exotic landscape during which she is forced to address her weaknesses and assess her values.
The Silver Chrysalis is a 21st century fable containing the essential elements of tales from the classical era - drama, comedy, pathos and tragedy with some bathos thrown in for good measure. It is a story of optimism and trust in the simple maxim that ultimately good must triumph.
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Print: $18.12 The name of the Scottish Bairds is woven into the early history of South Africa. The Baird surname has strong ties to the Battle of Blaauwberg, to the opening of the interior in the Great Karoo and personal ties with Lord Charles Somerset. Courage, arrogance, deep trusting friendships and mystery add enigma and spice to this family’s rich history in South Africa!
The Baird story involves a British nobleman who was hailed as one of Scotland’s finest soldiers. Another who was appointed as the Commandant of the Navy Intelligence in Simon’s Town and a cousin who became the First Landdrost in the interior region and a grandson, who might have been the first explorer to discover a ‘fossil’ in the Great Karoo.
This book chronicles his life at the Southern tip of Africa and his adventures and travels during his 39 years in the Cape Colony.
John Baird was an honorable man, a man who saw the best in people.
This is his story.
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Print: $22.66 An Investigative Safari Inquiring into one of the Largest Consumption of Humans by Lions in Modern History.
"A masterful account of encounters between man and beast....a stunning portrayal of a little-known phenomenon -- the killing and eating of Mozambican refugees by the lions of Kruger National Park in South Africa. This is a richly detailed narrative that is brutal and honest. Anyone interested in wildlife preservation and human rights should read this remarkable book."
-- David Zucchino, correspondent for The Los Angeles Times and author of "Thunder Run" and "Myth of the Welfare Queen."
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Print: $47.70 Dudley Wall's book of South African Militaria is the perfect book for those starting out with a collection as well as for those who wish to have a reference work. It is also perfect for those who served in the SADF/SANDF to be able to see all the unit and proficiency badges.
This book has been out of print for some time. This third edition has been slightly updated and made newly available.
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Print: $31.55 When first published in 1983, it sold out almost immediately. A reconstruction of the early “external operations” of the South West African/Namibian border war between 1978 and 1980, it remains a standard reference work to this day.
This was a significant publishing event because it showed how the nature of the border war had changed irrevocably, from the occasional ad-hoc “hot pursuit” of SWAPO insurgents into a full-blown semi-conventional conflict. It heralded the shape of things to come, which was to culminate in the fierce later battles of 1988/89, when South Africans and UNITA slugged it out toe-to-toe with the Soviet-supported and led forces of the Angolan government (Cuban & Russian).
Out of print for many years, “Borderstrike!” has long been a sought-after item among those interested in African wars. Now JustDone is able to publish a new edition. It contains all the material of the original, but adds new information, new chapters and many new postscripts and annotations.
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Hardcover Print: $47.12 This is the extraordinary tale of an extraordinary man. An honestly told story of his military career, of a man who was twice decorated for valour, who pioneered and developed the concept of “small team reconnaissance” within the South African Special Forces. He was a consummate warrior and gentleman and has told his story with humility and a disarming sense that what he did was simply the job he was given, when even the most cursory reading will show that it was anything but simple or easy. From start to finish, his life was truly a ‘Journey without Boundaries’.
This version is in black and white. The SA version contains colour photos and is available from http://www.justdone.co.za/
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Print: $31.12 This is the extraordinary tale of an extraordinary man. An honestly told story of his military career, of a man who was twice decorated for valour, who pioneered and developed the concept of “small team reconnaissance” within the South African Special Forces. He was a consummate warrior and gentleman and has told his story with humility and a disarming sense that what he did was simply the job he was given, when even the most cursory reading will show that it was anything but simple or easy. From start to finish, his life was truly a ‘Journey without Boundaries’.
This version is in black and white. The SA version contains colour photos and is available from http://www.justdone.co.za/
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Print: $20.17 The Story of a South African Policeman taken prisoner during World War 2 who escapes and eventually takes refuge in Switzerland.
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Set in World War Two, this true story unfolds with its gruesome reality, the hope of brave men, the fear of the unknown, bravery, cowardice, the love, hate and laughter …
and tears of innocent people forced to stem the flow of slaughter and prejudice - the injustice as for once, all nations, colours and creeds joined forces to put a stop to the inhuman act of one human against another.
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Print: $11.87 The poetry contained in this volume is a direct result of the creative processes started by entering therapy for the treatment of depression. The poetry speaks for itself and allows others to relate to the content in their own ways.
Brigitte Liebenberg was born in Hampshire in 1956 and moved to the then TBVC state of Bophuthatswana at the end of 1979 to work at Sun City. Preparing to return home in 1986, she was swept off her feet by a young South African and the air tickets remained unpurchased! She and David married in 1988 and live with their two daughters and two cats in the beautiful Southern Drakensberg
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Print: $11.23 Hierdie boek is die eerste in ‘n reeks oor Oom Grompie, ‘n bejaarde pensionares wat vir alles – sy kinders en die lewe in die algemeen – kwaad is. ‘n Onverwagte besoeker bring vir hom ‘n boodskap. Oom Grompie leer hoe belangrik dit is om jou liefde vir dié waarvoor jy omgee, te toon.
Die skrywer, Gerrie Hugo is van die opinie dat hierdie boek n kinderstorie is, maar ook n belangrike boodskap inhou vir alle Afrikaanssprekende mans wat tog so met hulle emosies sukkel.
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