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A literary crime novel and multi-generational family saga, blending mystery, history and psychological depth with touches of magical realism. Tom Cottrell grew up in suburban Johannesburg. In 2013, he found himself drawn unwillingly into the unsolved murder of his cousin. However, the search for answers stirs something older and darker.

The author returns with an urgent call to reimagine the essentials of courageous leadership. In a time of deep uncertainty, bluster, hubris and even cruelty are increasingly being accepted as acceptable leadership traits. However, the author delivers practical and actionable insights.

Queer Mozambique offers a wide-ranging exploration of Mozambique’s distinctive cultures of sexual and gender dissent and fluidity. It traces these histories from the mine compounds of the late nineteenth century to the current LGBTIQ+ movement. It also examines the formation of new sexual and gender identities, including those of the manas trans women.

The 1976 Soweto Uprising represents a decisive turning point in South Africa’s history. Even contemporaries viewed it as the beginning of the end of apartheid. This compelling book examines both the underlying causes and the immediate factors that led to this watershed event. It explores the crucial role of Black Consciousness ideology. It also examines emerging school-based organisations that shaped the character and form of the revolt.

The book marks a deeply personal turning point in Kalene Oliver’s journey. In the book, she opens up about living with undiagnosed Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), mental health challenges, emotional overwhelm and rebuilding her identity after years of misunderstanding herself.

The Trust-Based Leadership Series is a practical and integrated leadership collection. It equips leaders to build trust, act with confidence in complex moments and create teams that thrive through intrinsic motivation. The series does not treat leadership as theory alone. Instead, it grounds leadership in practice and lived experience.

We want our choices to count, and we want our effort to matter. We also want the years we are given to be used well. However, people often move through life reactively. Pressure, habit and urgency then shape their decisions instead of clear intent. The problem does not come from a lack of ability. Instead, it comes from a lack of alignment.

In today’s organisations, teams operate under relentless pressure. However, many leaders still get promoted for individual brilliance. They do not get promoted for their ability to lead others. This creates a gap between performance and leadership impact.

A practical guide to working on your business - helping founders and leaders build organisations that perform well, act with integrity and endure.‎ Many entrepreneurs, founders, executives and board members spend their days immersed in urgent business demands. They solve problems, manage teams and respond to constant operational pressures. However, the greatest challenge for any enterprise involves learning how to step back and work on the business, not only in it.

How do we lead in Africa today, authentically, ethically, and with transformative impact? The African Leadership book offers a bold, timely response. This pioneering volume brings together multiple African voices. These voices challenge inherited models of leadership. They also illuminate a more grounded and contextually relevant approach.