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@Garsfontein Magazine is published by Featz Publishing (Pty) Ltd

In this issue...

5 Unconditional Love - Guaranteed

Sales & Marketing: Zelda Smit - 084 041 3058 zeldabehr@gmail.com Layout & Design: Z. Smit

7 Pavetta Lancealata

Submissions and feedback welcomed at: featzmags@gmail.com

8 El Nino Explained

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9 Paradise Flycatcher 10 Medical Moments from the Cookie Jar 13 Grace, The Real Gospal

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from the editor.....

On a more positive note, we are going to introduce some new sections into the magazine this year. Write us a winning letter for our letters column and you could win a Soulstice Day Spa voucher. As from Issue 2, I will also include a local is Lekker – business listing page.

This will be an alphabetical name and telephone number listing of businesses in the area. This will be a no charge service to businesses in Garsfontein – however, you will need to email me your details if you wish to be included.

(Email: featzmags@gmail.com subject: Business Listing)

I was convinced that the Valentine’s issue of @Garsfontein magazine would never see the light of day this year. After more than two weeks our Telkom lines are still down and we are no closer to any kind of understanding or explanation as to why. As I am sure most of you have also experienced, the story seemed to change every time we spoke to Telkom. Personally I am a firm believer in “honesty is the best policy”. I am extremely disappointed with Telkom’s need to try and mislead us. Shame on you Telkom!

In closing, I want to thank the community members who have supported our advertisers.

Chatting to our advertisers I am pleased to hear about the great response most of them get from advertising with us.

Please remember to file your disputes with Telkom – that is if you have the patients to hold on for a call centre operator – as soon as your line is up and running. This will ensure your bill is credited for the period during which you had no service. (This information was obtained from the Telkom Store at Woodlands Boulevard)

Garsfontein – you guys ROCK!

Lunchbox Brigade Your child will on average need 180 packed lunches this year.

Watch out for our ideas which should help to keep your lunch from being traded or dumped in the trash can.

Beefy Sarmie & Fruit Stick Sandwiches can pile up sodium, balance it with a no-salt side.

Sandwich: Roast beef, lettuce, tomato, white cheddar and a teaspoon of light mayo on whole grain bread, add to this 2 pineapple and strawberry kebabs and a few unsalted peanuts

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Unconditional Love - Guaranteed

We feature one of the streets from our neighborhood every month and since most of our streets have dog names, we have made an effort to tell you a little bit more about that specific dog.

This month it is not that simple. Our street this month is Canis Avenue - Canis is the Latin word meaning dog.

something about true love from man’s best friend.

Any dog owner can testify just how happy their four legged friend is when they return home, regardless of how long they have been away – and hour or a day – he is just happy to see you. Reprimand your pooch for bad behavior, and within minutes he will be back on your lap wagging his tail as if nothing has happened. Our wire haired terrier will often lie on my husband’s chest and stare into his face with an expression of pure adoration – I have never seen that much love in my life.

Looking at the history of the domesticate dog I discovered that there are no simple answers when it comes to where dogs were first domesticated. Various studies have been conducted on the DNA of both living and fossil dogs and still the experts all have different theories. However, whether our domesticated dogs originated in Europe or Asia, it would appear that man’s best friend has been around for approximately 30 000 years.

What is the price for this unconditional love, nothing more that the basics – food, shelter and a little bit of attention (most dogs manage even without attention).

Dogs really are man’s best friend and if you open yourself up to a relationship with a dog you will not only have a companion but unconditional love as well.

That is a pretty long time for unconditional love, yes unconditional love!

A common joke says: if you want to know who really loves you; lock your dog and your wife in the boot of your car for an hour and see who is happy to see you when you open it…….. Being Valentines month perhaps we can all learn a little

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Perhaps the key to unconditional love is in simplicity.

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Woodhill Park Centre

Pavetta Lanceolata

2011 Rare Tree of the Year

Treurbruidsbos Weeping Bride’s Bush Bridal Bush hard spherical seeds.

Pavetta Lanceolata is fairly common in the summer rainfall areas of South Africa, in Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Swaziland, KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape. It also occurs in Southern Mozambique. It often grows in association with other bushes in bush clumps, on forest margins and river banks.

In full flower the Pavetta Lanceolata looks like a bride adorned in pure white, hence the common name.

The genus Pavetta comprises about 400 species in the Old World tropic.

In South Africa there are about 21 species, all growing in the summer rainfall areas, absent from the Northern and Western Cape.

Pavetta Lanceolata is an evergreen tree or shrub, up to 7m high, regularly decussately branched (opposite pair at right angles to next pair). The bark is greyish white.

The sweetly scented flowers attract many pollinators such as birds, bees, wasps, beetles and ants. These in turn attract birds and other predators. Birds love the fruits and these are obviously distributed by birds.

The leaves are wedge-shaped, dark green, shiny and leathery, with bacterial nodules scattered all over the surface of the leaves, visible as small dark spots; small hairy tufts (domatia) are often present in the axils of the main and secondary veins on the lower surface. The leaves have a characteristic spicy potato smell when crushed.

This densely leafy, evergreen plant can be effectively used as a hedge or screen. If it is to be used on its own as an accent plant, it is always better to plant two or three together. This will ensure a very beautiful display of pure white brightness in your garden during summertime.

Masses of flowers are borne at the ends of the branches from as early as September to January, but the peak flowering time is during November and December. Numerous small, pea-like drupes, initially green, turning black with maturity, develop from about February and stay on the plant till about July / August. The fruits are crowned by the persistent calyx lobes and contain one –or rarely two – small

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El Niño Explained...

Over the past year scientist have been keeping a close eye on an important swath of the Pacific Ocean, just along the equator. When conditions here get just right, an El Niño can form - wreaking havoc on weather patterns across the globe.

A very basic definition of El Niño: • El Niño is a weather phenomenon that occurs irregularly in the eastern tropical Pacific every two to seven years. When the trade winds that usually blow from east to west weaken, sea surface temperatures start rising, setting off a chain of atmospheric impacts.

• El Niño can be strong or weak.

Strong events can lead to temporarily disrupt weather

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patterns around the world, typically making certain regions wetter and others drier. Some countries suffer major damage as a result.

• El Niño also transfer heat stored in the deeper layers of the ocean to the surface. When combined with global warming, that can lead to record hot years, as in 1998.

• El Niño got its name in the 1800s from Peruvian fisherman, who first noticed a mysterious warm current that would appear around Christmas. They called it the “Little Boy” or “Christ child.”

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Paradise Flycatcher Have you ever heard the sound of something splashing into your pool? Just a quick splash, without any evidence of anything that has fallen in? I regularly experience that, so I decided to investigate. I was amazed to discover that some local paradise flycatchers have taken a liking to our pool and visits for a daily swim. They flutter about keeping a watchful eye on the movements in our garden, as soon as they feel safe; they fly down and take a full body dip into the pool. They are fast, fluttery and scare very easily, but it is an awesome sight.

Paradise flycatchers are intra-Africa migrants which are found throughout most of SubSaharan Africa, excluding the South-Western section.

They are well adapted to riverine and open forests, woodlands or savannah habitats and are often found in cultivated gardens in highly populated areas.

Once a mate is chosen and accepted, paradise flycatchers are monogamous, pairing for life.

Paradise flycatchers are co-operative breeders and building the nest and incubating the eggs is a job that is equally shared.

There are eight different flycatchers found in our region.

The nest is built in the fork of a tree, as high up as possible – 2 to 10 meters above the ground. The nest is a neat eggcup-shaped construction of both fine and coarse material.

Flycatchers are perching birds, sitting upright on their short legs on small branches hawking and catching flying insects in mid-air, or darting under foliage to glean tasty prey. Their diet is not just limited to flies; they will eat many types of insects including beetles, moths, butterflies and various other preys – even ants or spiders.

Breeding and egg-laying season varies from one region to the other. Males defend the territory surrounding their nest and in cases where a few nests are close together, will defend the territory communally.

The paradise flycatcher is a very vocal bird, often heard before it is sighted. Its call seems to vary in different parts of the continent.

The female lays 2 – 5 eggs, with incubation being 13 – 15 days. New born chicks are fed for a least a week after they have left the nest.

The flycatcher is a beautiful bird, with an iridescent, crested grey head, blue bill and eye wattle, chestnutorange back and wings, this bird doesn’t need to be shy about its looks. Unlike many other bird species, both the male and female paradise flycatchers are similarly brightly coloured.

They have fairly long tails which make them appear larger than their actual medium size, but in the breeding season the two central feathers of the male’s tail can almost double in length to over 30cms.

During the mating season the male will put on a colourful courtship display, sometimes to several females at once, flying in a bobbing motion to best expose his bright under parts and long flashing tail.

Once settled onto a branch he will call the female closer with his bill wide open, exposing the bright inside of this mouth, while at the same time quivering his wings and sweeping his long tail back and forth.

He may even add a little dance to his display.

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Medical moments from the cookie jar:

Dr.Joji Theron(MBChB MSC)

It’s a question I get so often: we are going on Safari, overland through Africa, what do we take in the medical ‘mother’ box?

What do we do if….?

Of course, it will depend on how remote your planned trip is, access to health care infrastructure, and the length of time involved. And all must be tailored to your chronic mediations, pre-existing illnesses and medication allergies.

Pain medication

Creams and lotions: Corticosteroid cream (like Advantan) and antihistamine cream( like Anthisan)

Eczema, itchy rashes, allergy and insect bits

Antibacterial cream (like Bactroban)

Wounds, scratches, grazes

Voltaren gel

Muscular strains. Also apply as soon as possible after sun burn to alleviate the symptoms (together with an oral anti-inflammatory)

Anti-inflammatory such as as above voltrane or brufen Tramal

Blisters, grazes (burn like #$%$, but works wonders)

Anti-fungal cream

If you are prone to skin fungal infections, particularly if it is hot and you sweat a lot

Burn-shield and crepe bandages

Apply to flame or chemical burns immediately for 24 hours. Thereafter remove and apply anti-bacterial crease and absorbent dressing to be changed daily after cleaning burn with saline.

Severe pain

Allergy

Clean all wounds, grazes.

Make sure to remove forDisinfectant (like Hibitane) eign materials from deeper wounds.

Merthiolate

Fever, pain, headache, (Gin hangovers…)

Paracetamol

Non-sedating antihistamine such as Texa or Claritine

Hay-fever, hives, food allergy, itchy rashes

Anti-histamine eye drops

Hay-fever, allergy, foreign object in eye (first rinse out with saline)

Metered dose inhaler like Asthavent

Allergic reaction and difficult breathing, bronchitis, asthma

Prednisone

Allergic reaction/asthma/bee sting

Epipen/adrenalin

Anaphylaxis

Other Sterile saline

Wound care, eye rinse

Bandages (crepe and triangular), gauze, plasters, steristrips (wound closure), surgical latex gloves, micropore tape, tweezers, scissors, space blanket (cold and shock), lighter, tampons, sterile needle (to remove thorns etc), disposable mouth piece for rescue breaths

Management of infections pathology Oral rehydrate and clean water

Rehydration after sun burn/ other burns, vomiting and/or diarrhoea. Heat exhaustion (pure water alone will result in electrolyte disturbances)

Buscopan

Abdominal cramps

Imodium

Diarrhoea

Maxalon/Zofran Zydis wafers/stemetil

Nausea and vomiting. Stemetil also helps for vertigo and motion sickness.

Broad spectrum antibiotics (longer and more remote journeys) such as Augmentin and Ciprobay (the latter especially for bladder infections)

Use only if needed. Respiratory infections, wound infections, bladder infections

Urispas

If prone to bladder infections

Chloramex ophthalmic ointment

Eye infections/ snake venom in eyes. Can also be used on skin wounds

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Chronic medication

As you usually would take it.

But make sure that there are no interactions with any of the other medications you need to take (such as warfarin and voltaren). Remember that the oral contraceptive pill may be less effective if you have an infection or take the other medication: so take barrier back up measures.

Please note that the opinion expressed in this article is not necessarily held by the University of Pretoria.

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Surviving the safari with the medical ‘mother’ box

Be resourceful. If limbs are broken, they need to be splinted and immobilized. You can use newspapers, magazines or something of the like. Just make sure that the immobilised limb does not develop pressure sores by a protrusion digging into the appendage. Immobilize the neck if a spinal injury is suspected. Direct pressure stops bleeding (for sometimes longer than you think). Tampons are clean and good for wound packing, and even stopping a bleeding nose. A Leatherman soaked in anti-septic or flame sterilized is useful for extracting fishing hooks (towards the direction of penetration) and other smaller penetrating objects. If, on the other hand, the penetrating object is large or near critical blood vessels, rather leave them where they are and transport the injured person to definitive care.

The old adage, prevention is better than cure, remains pertinent. Take malaria prophylaxis if indicated (find out specifically about the area you are going to) and use insect repellent, mosquito nets and long sleeved- and legged clothing. Wash your cloths with insect repelling soap, and be careful about handing it out to dry in the open. Know the symptoms of malaria, and even take a rapid portable test kit with you. Wash, peel and cook any questionable food (eat it piping hot), and be aware that refrigeration and keeping cold-chains may be compromised. Make sure your tetanus and yellow fever vaccinations are up-to-date (you can’t go wrong with meningitis and hepatitis A and B either). Ensure you have enough clean and safe water; don’t drink water from local stream or dams (take water purification drops/ tabs (Aqua Salveo, Aquatabs) in case of emergency). On that note, be careful to wade or swim in these water sources: Africa harbours may parasites in these ecosystems (that is an entire article on its own). Keep hydrated, adding an electrolyte solution at a 1:3 ratio with water.

Be sensible.

minutes of rinsing). Apply anti-biotic eye cream and an eye patch for 24-48 hours.

Scorpions: The scorpion species with tails thicker and more prominent that their pedipalps are more venomous and stings are treated as a medical emergency. Monitor airway and breathing, and give good pain medication as the site of the sting is very painful. Shake out your shoes in the morning before putting them on (scorpions love exploring them at night), and check your bed/sleeping bag before climbing in.

Other bites: Remove the bee ‘sting’ carefully without breaking the sac just after the incident. Apply cortisone cream and drink an antihistamine and prednisone (about 0.5-1 mg/kg) to reduce symptoms. Ice packs work for pain and swelling.

Spider bites may need antibiotics if the redness is spreading and getting worse.

Do due diligence to find out what the local health hazards are of your rout and destination, and take due precautions (Tsetse fly and sleeping sickness; bilharzia; Guinae fire worm; Tumbu flies; paralysis ticks, elephantiasis just to mention a few). Do a first aid course, so you are prepared to manage choking and other acute emergencies (There are very good 5-day advanced courses which included woundcare management*). Find out the condition and scope of local health-care infrastructure, how long it would take you to get there at any one stage, and the evacuation strategy should you need it (discuss and plan with your insurance and medical aid). And remember: not everywhere has cell phone connectivity.

So onward towards adventure and exploration: The magic and the grandeur and the glorious Africa Have a GnT for me, find the perfect safari hat - and remember the sunscreen! *Netcare Education FECC: http://secc.netcare911.co.za

Snakes: Know what snakes are indigenous to the area, classification of venom and their habits. Don’t handle ‘dead’ snakes, sleep in a snake-proof space, be careful of dense vegetation and wood piles and wear closed shoes (and use a torch at night). If bitten, arrange evacuation immediately.

Remove rings/bracelets/restrictive clothing from the limb, and immobilize it in a splint. No sucking, tourniquet or other wild ‘bush tricks’. If neurotoxic, mange airway and breathing with mouth-to-mouth breaths as best you can. Rinse eyes extensively with saline if venom was squirted (about 30

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Article written in consultation with Helen Young, ex-game ranger and wildlife expert, who has seen plenty of ‘fatal spider bites’ that were actually mozzie bites.

Watercolour by Prof Laurence Lafanechère

Dr Theron is a senior lecturer at the Medical School of the University of Pretoria, and has a background in emergency and pre-hospital medicine.

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Grey Water harvesting?

THE NEXT WORLD WAR WILL BE FOUGHT OVER WATER! Climate change means that we can no longer rely on traditional rain weather patterns, water restrictions are becoming a common practice all over the world. The time has come for each of us to do our bit to prevent the next world war.

You can ease the demand on water catchment areas and national water supplies by looking at various options for water recycling.

Most of us are familiar with the concept of rain water harvesting – but what about “Grey Water”?

What is Grey Water? Grey water is the water that is left at the end of certain domestic processes, such as showering, bathing and washing dishes and laundry. More than 50% of domestic waste water production is grey water.

That means any water recycling system you use will have an enormous impact on your household water consumption.

Water left over after you washed your car is also considered grey water – the easiest way to recycle this,

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would be to empty the water onto your lawn – or wash your car on the lawn.

Bath and shower grey water contains useful compounds, such as nitrates and phosphates that are commonly found in garden fertilizers.

Purchased grey water recycling systems include purification options, but it is important to remember that even if your grey water is purified it is not really suitable for cooking and drinking.

A Google search will put you in touch with various local companies that can assist with the installation of a very advanced grey water harvesting system that can even be fed to your toilets for flushing purposes. However, grey water harvesting does not need to cost you an arm and a leg. With minimum DIY ability, some logic and a little effort you can design, build and fit your very own grey water harvesting system that won’t cost a fortune.

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world war is not enough for you to look at options, perhaps the save by reducing your consumption will be.

Grace, the real gospel.

Johan Jordaan

The word ‘grace’ might not sound like much but in fact it is a vast subject that touches the entire gospel as we’ll see over the months to come; in fact it is the gospel.

Paul calls the gospel ‘the gospel of the grace of God’ (KJV) in Acts 20:24.

The question comes to mind: why write about grace?

Surely enough has been said about it. Many people also shy away from the subject because it tends to be controversial. It is said that too much grace preaching causes problems in the church. We need a well balanced perspective on law and grace. Too much law and we become legalistic; too much grace and we lose control of sin. So we need balance.

But hear what some of the greatest preachers of the past had to say about this: • Dr Martin Lloyd-Jones: “If your preaching of the gospel of God’s free grace in Jesus Christ does not provoke the charge from some of antinomianism (lawlessness), you’re not preaching the gospel of the free grace of God in Jesus Christ.”

• CH Spurgeon: “There is no doctrine so calculated to preserve man from sin as the doctrine of the grace of God. Those who have called it a licentious doctrine do not know anything at all about it.”

Apparently these gentlemen had a different view about grace. They were not scared to proclaim God’s grace unbridled. And it looks like Paul was preaching this kind of grace too; people accused him of saying that we must sin more so that God’s grace could increase more. (Rom 6:1) The grace that I am proclaiming here is exactly this kind of grace. It will challenge you. It will ask of some to make a complete paradigm shift. It will offend some but bring freedom to those who embrace it. It is not a prosperity gospel where ‘everything goes according to plan’ at all times. It is based on God’s goodness expressed through Jesus’ life and death on earth and then His life after His resurrection and the implications for us. In the end some may agree to disagree, but at least I will get you thinking.

I will explain the ‘gospel of grace’ in simple terms so that everyone can understand it; but you will have to take off your glasses through which you view the gospel message, meaning that you must be willing to unlearn some ‘truths’ and replace them with new, better ones.

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We must remember that Jesus called the gospel simply ‘good news’. But some of the doctrines that we believe today cannot be labelled good news which means that they cannot be part of the ‘good news’ and must therefore be lies or half-truths at best.

I trust that the messages that follow will speak to your spirit and you will be as exhilarated as I was when I discovered it the first time. For me it stays fresh and keeps on challenging me.

I want to assure everybody that what I proclaim is not only Biblical; I am convinced it is the true gospel.

In Galatians Paul takes on the churches in Galatia because they fell for a false gospel. I will show what this false gospel is because it is still prevalent today. We all want to get closer to our heavenly Father and not push Him away because of our wrong beliefs about Him. So join me in this rollercoaster ride and discover things about our Father, Jesus, the Holy Spirit and the gospel that you did not think could be true: 1Cor 2:9 But just as it is written, “Things that no eye has seen, or ear heard, or mind imagined, are the things God has prepared for those who love him.” Let us be prepared to be amazed by the goodness of our Father, by Jesus’ amazing grace and the indwelling presence and power of the Holy Spirit.

Paul often plays around with contradicting ideas (dichotomies) and then exposes the false one and strengthens the true one. He loves the word ‘but’ to create this division as we’ll see. For instance he pitches the gospel against ‘the weak and beggarly principles’, law versus grace, faith versus works, slavery versus freedom, Old Covenant versus New Covenant, Abraham’s two sons etc. These contradictory doctrines cannot coexist in the gospel; it is one or the other. One is always superior like freedom is better than slavery.

Next month we will take a closer look at what grace is and what it is not. We will also examine the difference between grace and mercy.

Write to me, engage me and I will try to answer any questions that you might have.

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Beer Facial How it works:

As the dust settles and the New Year’s chaos grabs a hold of you, make sure you do not forget to pamper yourself from time to time. Try our Brightening Beer Facial for an inexpensive little home treat that will leave your skin smoother than a silk pillow.

What you need: 1 egg white ½ cup beer (any brand) 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice

Beer is a soothing cleanser. It contains B vitamins, hops, saccharides and yeast which help dissolve dead cells and increase skin’s luminosity. When mixed with egg white, the yeast creates a filmy mask that hydrates and improves elasticity of the skin. Adding a dash of lime, a source of vitamin C, helps to clear pores and fade brown spots.

Do it yourself: Combine the egg white and beer with the lime juice. Apply to your face – using a basting brush works well. The mask is clear and dries quickly so you can walk around the house with it on. Leave it for 10 minutes and then rinse off with warm water.

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Valentine’s Quotes

Here are a few sweet nothings you can scribble in your valentine’s note that won’t leave your Valentine feeling awkward………

If you are not dating “yet” – try one of these cheesy pick-up lines to make your Valentine smile: 1. If you were a Transformer, you’d be Optimus FINE. 2. On a scale of 1 to 10, I’d give you a 9 – and I’m the 1 you need!

3. Are you a banana? Because I find you a-peel-ing.

4. If I could rearrange the alphabet, I would put U and I together.

5. Are you a Kleptomaniac? Because you just stole my heart.

6. Good thing I brought my library card, because I am checkin’ you out.

7. If you were on paper, you’d be what they call ‘fine print’.

8. Do you have a Band-Aid? I skinned my knee when I fell for you.

If you are together and you care about each other a lot - try these lines to show how you feel without saying more than you mean too: 9. You should be kissed, and often, by someone who knows how. – Gone with the wind 10. A kiss is a lovely trick designed by nature to stop speech when words become superfluous. – Ingrid Bergman 11. You have bewitched me, body and soul. – Mr. Darcy, Pride and Prejudice 12. Your lips are like wine, and I want to get drunk. – William Shakespear 13. I carry your heartr with me (I carry it in my heart) – EE Cummings 14. The best thing to hold onto in life is each other. – Audrey Hepburn 15. Yours are the sweetest eyes I’ve ever seen. – Sir Elton John 16. I belong with you and you belong with me – you’re my sweetheart. The Lumineers 17. You are a work of art. – Morrissey 18. You, just like heaven. – The Cure

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THE GUILTY by David Baldacci. Bestselling author, David Baldacci, returns following Memory Man, with the 4th book in the Will Robie series and there is nothing better than something new by a favourite author!

This is storytelling at its absolute best! Filled with mystery, suspense and unceasingly intense pace, this page-turner will have you staying in on a Friday night or awake until 2am as you won’t be able to stop until there is absolutely nothing left to read! ISBN: 9781447277811 | Published by MacMillan an imprint of Pan MacMillan | Binding: Trade paperback | Page extent: 420pp.

by Bianca Adendorff

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: HOW TO FIGHT A DRAGON’S FURY by Cressida Cowell. Book 12 is the epic finale to the New York Times bestselling series! It has been a long, memorable journey with Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III and his friends. This is a beautiful ending to a fantastic series. Let me leave you with this quote: “Love never dies… When you fight for your friend, you are also fighting for yourself… The fang-free dragon… You have to keep on trying even though you are beaten before you start… Sometimes second-best is best… Accidents happen for a reason… And SOMETIMES WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR IS RIGHT HERE AT HOME.” ISBN: 9781444929836 | Published by Hodder Children’s Books | Binding: Paperback | Page extent: 490pp.

MY SUPER DUPER DRAWING ACTIVITY BOOK by Priddy Books. Children, 3 years and older, will fall in love with this friendly and fun drawing book. With over 200 adorable stickers, let your child be inspired by creativity and encourage his or her imagination with lots of colouring, doodling and activity fun! This title also encourages fine motor skills. ISBN: 9781783411597 | Published by Priddy Books – A division of MacMillan Publishers Ltd. | Binding: Softcover with over 200 stickers | Page extent: 300pp.

AN EMPTY COAST by Tony Park. Tony Park brings Namibia to life in this very satisfying and entertaining new read. You’ll be sure to assume that you’ve figured out the mystery only to be surprised in the very next chapter in yet another page-turner by one of my favourite authors! Prepare to be blown off the edge of your seat by the fast moving action and dangerously intense events that take place and be ready to catch up with Sonja Kurtz and Hudson Brand, characters that Tony Park’s fans have come to know and love. ISBN: 9781770104693 | Published by MacMillan an imprint of Pan MacMillan | Binding: Trade paperback | Page extent: 467pp.

MY SUPER DUPER STICKER ACTIVITY BOOK by Priddy Books. With over 1000 stickers to choose from, any creative child with a big imagination (aged 3+) will love this Super Duper Sticker Activity Book with place to doodle, colour and sticker-in! There is no doubt that this beautifully illustrated sticker activity book will keep children entertained for hours on end inspiring creativity, encouraging imagination and hand-eye coordination! ISBN: 9781783411603 | Published by Priddy Books – A division of MacMillan Publishers Ltd. | Binding: Softcover with over 1000 stickers | Page extent: 272pp.

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December’s Winners: Emily & Ben Vicatos

MY SUPER DUPER COLOURING ACTIVITY BOOK by Priddy Books. Hours of entertainment and fun are promised as children, aged 3 and older, are immersed into this Super Duper Colouring Activity Book with its beautifully drawn illustrations. They will spend hours colouring, doodling and completing the scenes using the 200+ stickers included!

ISBN: 9781783411580 | Published by Priddy Books – A division of MacMillan Publishers Ltd. | Binding: Softcover with over 200 stickers | Page extent: 300pp.

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