Highly-illustrated guide to South Africa filled with fun and trivia, including: Madiba's words, sporting trivia, statistics, myths & legends, wine, deadly animals, world records, engineering feats, beer, migration, diamonds, the braai, Soweto, inventions, cities, languages, recipes, proverbs, heritage sites, street food, festivals and more that is uniquely South African. 224pp, SOUTH AFRICA. AWESOME SA PUBLISHERS.

Groundbreaking study of South Africa provides a unique look at the interplay of demographic, social and economic processes in a society undergoing rapid change as a result of the collapse of apartheid. It uses data from the first post-apartheid census as the basis for analysis of fertility, mortality within the context of HIV/AIDS, migration, education, employment, and household structure. These census data are complemented by large-scale household surveys and data from a partial registration system to study the relationships among various demographic, economic, and social phenomena. Index, tables, charts, 310pp, USA. ME SHARPE.

This authoritative, comprehensive reference work covers South Africa's history, government and politics, law, society and culture, economy and infrastructure, demography, environment, and more, from the era of human origins to the present. Nearly 300 alphabetically arranged entries provide information in a concise yet thorough way. In addition, a series of appendixes present a wealth of data, including: a chronology of key events, major racial and apartheid legislation since 1856, heads of state (with party affiliation) since 1910, provinces and major cities, government structures, and current political parties and representation in parliament. Col & b/w photos, 373pp, USA. LYNNE RIENNER.

Compiled by novelist Henrietta Rose-Innes, this eclectic, surprising mix of fact and fiction should awaken in readers a new appreciation of the delights of living in South Africa, with everything you might need to know on the quirks and delights of Honey beer and penguin eggs, pinball and stick-fighting, sacred dancing and shebeens, swimming at night and kissing in the forest. 320pp, SOUTH AFRICA. DOUBLE STOREY BOOKS.

Now available in paperback. Twenty seven chapters chronicling the positive changes which have taken place in South Africa since 1994. This richly illustrated volume looks at issues of crime, the economy, human rights, agriculture and sport amongst others. 290pp, SOUTH AFRICA. GOOD NEWS PTY LTD, 0620296410

The sequel to the bestselling South Africa: The Good News. This volume looks at the positive developments in the country focusing on future prospects, positive indicators, and changing perceptions, as well as progress made in water distribution, electrification and land redistribution. Illustrated with colour images and photographs. 227pp, SOUTH AFRICA. THE GOOD NEWS PTY LTD, 0620313250

The tenth annual publication of this important resource that has been described by the Sowetan as 'A comprehensive and valuable reference to South African foreign policy.' Tables, notes, gloss, 449pp, SOUTH AFRICA. SOUTH AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS.

A collection of tales, mysteries and legends from South Africa describing wrecks and ruins, amazing animals, manifestations of the spirit world. The author also tells the story of South Africans who became famous for unusual reasons, such as Sarah Bartmann, the Hottentot Venus. Index, 144pp, SOUTH AFRICA. TAFELBERG PUBLISHERS LTD, 0624040682