Tag: Penguin Random House SA

Force for Good is a bold and refreshingly balanced exploration of positive masculinity. It inspires men to become powerful forces for good in a world that desperately needs them to step into this role. The book challenges the extremes that often shape discussions about masculinity. On one side lies aggressive dominance. On the other hand lies passive disengagement.

Jan Smuts is revered by some as a national and international statesman. However, others condemn him as an architect of segregation. In his new book, prize-winning author Bongani Ngqulunga examines how Smuts’s political life affected black South Africans. This work provides a nuanced exploration of his complex legacy.

Return of the Spider is the stunning companion to Along Came a Spider, the New York Times bestselling debut that introduced Detective Alex Cross, “the real deal, a character who matters” (Rolling Stone). This is Book 33 in the Alex Cross series, and it takes the suspense to terrifying new heights.

A rare masterpiece by Picasso is about to go to auction. The world holds its breath as anticipation builds. The Picasso Heist begins with this moment of suspense and global attention. Bright art student Halston Graham sees an opportunity. It could secure millions for her future and freedom for her wrongly imprisoned father.

Renowned chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen regularly leads select groups of guests on JAN Voyage, a series of extraordinary culinary journeys through France and Italy. In his latest cookbook, JAN Voyage, he invites readers and home cooks to embark on memorable taste explorations.

For the author, food is an endless avenue for creativity and freedom. She believes good food should never be limited by budget, time, creativity or skill. Spending time in the kitchen should not feel like a chore. Instead, it should be a playful, therapeutic and rewarding experience that feeds both body and soul.

Billion-Dollar Ransom is a high-stakes thriller that immerses readers in a meticulously orchestrated kidnapping plot targeting a billionaire's family. The narrative unfolds with five family members abducted simultaneously from diverse locations - a private-school bus, a luxury resort and the streets of Beverly Hills. The kidnappers demand a staggering one billion dollars, setting the stage for a tense standoff.

Annabel is deep in the territory of the sandwich generation. Widowed for nearly a decade and raising two teenagers alone, she now faces a difficult dilemma. What is best for her ageing mother? This emotional crossroads sets the stage for Annabel and Her Sisters, a story that explores family duty, love and rediscovery.

How have people managed extraordinary things to escape the shackles of their circumstances? Can success be taught, or does it depend on personal talent alone? Is it nature or nurture? Does luck have a part to play? The Essence of Success finds common threads across different disciplines such as sport, business, war and politics.

How far can you distance yourself from your enemy without losing sight of the threat they pose? And how far can you go without becoming an enemy yourself? These haunting questions set the tone for a story steeped in secrets, conflict and redemption. In the shadow of a flawless facade, the Coal family’s dynasty stands on the brink of collapse.