Press Release: A Civilisation from the Planet Neputar - Barrie Taylor

 

Just Done Productions – Publishing would like to announce the publication of

A Civilisation from the Planet Neputar - Barrie Taylor

 

 

A Civilisation from the Planet Neputar - Barrie Taylor – (Fiction/Children/Teen)        R140

124 pages

 

A Civilisation from the Planet Neputar is set in Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape, South Africa where three teenagers team up and become good ‘buddies’. One day, just after dark, they see a huge metallic object, (space ship), parked on an isolated part of the beach. The object is dark grey, the size of a soccer stadium and as high as a five storey building. Part of it is resting in shallow sea water with steam rising up from under it as if it is very hot. When they investigate further they get abducted by hideous looking alien creatures who take them on board and ride off with them into the galaxy at many times the speed of light. They are all convinced they are going to be dissected like laboratory rats. However, it turns out 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. It transpires that the end of our world is a lot closer than we think unless we do something fast and their visit was just one of many to try and give us a wake up call. The children experience many adventures in space as they visit other planets that are either being destroyed in the same way or have already been destroyed. They have several near death experiences and get attacked by many strange things 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 book covers all the current problems we face with climatic changes, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tidal waves and floods. 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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Press Release: LITTLE HARE LOST - Robin Lamplough

Just Done Productions – Publishing would like to announce the publication of

Little Hare Lost - Robin Lamplough

 

 

Little Hare Lost by Robin Lamplough (Fiction/Children)            R60

36 pages + b/w illustrations

 

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. 

 

Comments from young readers

Stephanie:[Grade 4] Age: 9 years

I enjoyed the book because it was so exciting. I loved the sketch sort of style for the pictures.

My favourite character was Mvundla, because he thought about what his mother said. What I liked most about the book was the suspense.

 

Luke: [Grade 5] Age 11 years

I enjoyed the book because it taught me a lesson: to think about others and be grateful for what I have.

 

Gillean: [Grade 6] Age 12 years

I enjoyed it because it was so exciting I could not put it down! The pictures illustrated the story very well.

My favourite character was iNgede because he was so helpful and kind. The characters were all well-defined and had different personalities.

Even though I liked the book, I think it would work better for younger readers than my age.

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Robin Lamplough and Andrew Bromley-Gans served together for many years on the teaching staff of Kearsney College, at Botha’s Hill in KwaZulu-Natal. Now both in retirement, they have combined their talents in a new venture, of which this book is the first product.

 

 

 

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Press Release: SPIRIT WISDOM - Frank van Vloten

 

Just Done Productions Publishing would like to announce the publication of Spirit Wisdom by Frank van Vloten

Spirit Wisdom by Frank van Vloten

128 pages

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.

 

The contents are in the form of chapters on particular topics, which were originally talks (addresses) lasting about 10 – 15 minutes, given to the Spiritualist sanctuaries in KwaZulu-Natal during the past ten years, and each can be read and absorbed on its own.

The inspiration has come from Spirit to collate these talks and publish them as a modest booklet for the benefit of those seeking spiritual truths, beyond the noise and confusion of everyday material life.

 

Price: R95

 

 

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Press Release: THE HOLLOW TREE- Kim Wilmsen

 

Just Done Productions Publishing would like to announce the publication The Hollow Tree by Kim Wilmsen

The Hollow Tree by Kim Wilmsen

76 pages with colour illustrations by Kim Wilmsen

 

 “There is a world half hidden and half forgotten, wherein faces and forms merge and move through the very air and reveal Themselves through Mother earth and all Her holy beauty. This is the realm of the Elementals; the old, forsaken spirits of Nature.

 

The Hollow Tree explores this rich and powerful world and encourages all those who have the desire to learn, to find and awaken the truth within. It will provide guidance in unveiling the reality that lies beyond the mists of past conditioning. It will give clarifying information, messages, examples and experiences acquired from their world in order to enrich your perception and introduce you to a life of fairytale enchantment. Take a journey through their wild and secret lands and experience a deep transforming and permanent shift in awareness.”

 

So long as flowers open

To receive the sun’s first kiss

So long as starlight glitters

In the infinite abyss

So long as rivers flow

From highlands to the sea

So long as faeries fly

Betwixt the melody

 

The magick of the Hidden Realm

Will pulse within our land

As a steady heartbeat

Is felt beneath a hand

 

From days of yore

Enchanting

Dark with secrecy

Unlock the sacred door

And set your spirit free

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“My fascination and unshakable belief in the Hidden Realm of the Elementals has led me through experiences, discoveries and lessons beyond my

 wildest reveries. It is a blessing and an honour to share this journey with you. This book is a collection of genuine information, messages and illustrations

gathered from, and inspired by, the Elemental race and is for: those open to magick, those who wish to become open to it and even for those who hold

skepticism in their hearts. It will either enhance what knowledge you have, confirm what you already know, make you scoff in utter disbelief or at least

cast a brighter light over your perception of reality. 

Your reaction is beyond my influence. I have only the power to share my findings and beliefs and let you interpret them as you will.

Blessed be.” - Kim Wilmsen

Price: R140 (b/w)-limited offer R120 (Full colour is usually available for R250- limited offer R200)

 

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Press Release: The Corrupt Affair by Jim Parker

Just Done Productions would like to announce the publication of a new book, The Corrupt Affair by J.W. Parker

 

The Corrupt Affair 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 rumours of corrupt deals have never gone away. Since there is no international threat to South Africa's borders, why were these ships and planes required? Widespread corruption was reported in the media as several top names were found guilty of accepting bribes. “A generally corrupt relationship” became a catch-phrase to describe such activities.  

 

The Corrupt Affair uses this inviting background to show corruption's pervasive influence in an emerging democracy.

 

“The sticky-fingered official is the enduring caricature of those in African high places. The most graphic modern example is the South African arms deal scandal that seems set to run for ever.

 

It is amidst such intrigue and corruption that Henry Piggott finds himself as an uncompromising Johannesburg journalist. The unattached English idealist acquires a renowned socialite as his mistress, plus influential friends within the political, diplomatic and business cauldron of post-Apartheid South Africa. The ex-Umkhonto we Sizwe spymaster, Reggie Isaacs, is among the exiles returning to take up ministerial appointments. His friendship with Henry becomes a moral crusade against endemic government corruption and syndicated global crime. 

 

Henry’s trail lures him into a grey world where success is pursued at any cost. Pretoria’s military and armaments industry junta spawns a ruthless international struggle that eventually promotes a hideous fallout which threatens to collapse all post-Apartheid progress. ‘Information whose release would cause grave damage to the nation’ becomes a standard condition for those operating on behalf of South Africa, Israel, France, Germany, the United States and Britain. 

 

The Corrupt Affair is a compelling “factional fiction” with a frightening credibility when placed alongside today’s South African political uncertainties. It is written with the insight of an ex-diplomat serving in Pretoria when today’s arms deal machinations began.”

 

About the author

If The Corrupt Affair was simply a non-fictional account, Jim Parker would be well-placed to give it an authentic flavour.  He was the British Defence advisor in Pretoria as the ‘ships and planes’ saga took root. He left the diplomatic and military life in the mid-nineties to live on a farm in KwaZulu-Natal.  The Parkers ran a successful tourism business before moving to a cane farm in Zululand.

As well as writing, he is now converting his farm from cane to essential oils.

Price: R160
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Press Release: King's Kids Cookbook by Marlene Roberts

Just Done Productions – Publishing would like to announce the release of King's Kids Cookbook by Marlene Roberts. 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 80+ 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

 

The book has been divided into ‘Recipes to make those with a Sweet Tooth happy’ and ‘Recipes to make the healthy body happy’

 

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!

 

There is also a page called ‘Info on the owner of this book’ where the children can fill in their name, favourite recipes, favourite meal/food and what makes them happy.

 

The book is in A4 format with large font and is ring- bound for easy use.

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

 

Price: R90

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Press Release: The Pink Prison by Mandy van Oudtshoorn

Just Done Productions – Publishing have just published The Pink Prison by Mandy van Oudtshoorn. This book is based on the author’s boarding school diaries. This book reflects what life was like for a white teenage girl in the 1980s - the fashion, movies, music and TV programmes (‘Pop Shop’ and ‘Magnum PI’ to name a few) and the issues confronted by teenagers from sex to religion.

 

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.

Her sister, Crystal, has been in the boarding school (Pink Prison) for two years already and helps make the transition from small village school to big town school a bit easier. Throughout the year Molly discovers boys and that life can be extremely complicated. She has her first real kiss and falls in love for the first time.

Her hostel and school friends all bring their unique characters to this book. She and her friends get into all types of mischief in the hostel. She goes through initiation, and ghost night which all form part of the school’s tradition. She is convinced that the ‘matrics’ poisoned her during initiation, which is causing her to develop anorexia. Molly is totally overwhelmed by the 40 plus rules that are strictly enforced at the ‘Pink Prison’. The Pink Prison is run by Mrs Wickermeyer who won’t deviate from the hostel rules, and quite frankly doesn’t seem to like children much. Her side kick is an ancient old bat called Miss Mauser. She is always trying to convince the girls to come to her bible study evenings in her room, which smells very funny. During the year Molly attends a confirmation camp and has a failed attempt at speaking in tongues. She manages to get through the first year of high school by the skin of her teeth.

She and her friend Brooke, re-visit their old school in Grabouw during the local sports day. It is a typical farming community sports day with an exercise demonstration and lots of koeksusters. She goes on holiday with her family to the sea resort of Arniston, where they arrive to find the house they are renting is only half built. The book starts on 1 January 1984 where Molly and her family are camping in Kleinmond and ends on 31 December 1984 in the Strand where she and her family are celebrating New Years Eve.

 

Price:R120

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