[JDPUB: 132] SHAKING HANDS WITH BILLY - a new book by Dr Anthony Richard Turton

Shaking Hands with Billy by Dr Anthony Richard Turton has just been published by Just Done Productions               R350

Dr Turton’s work is the record of a personal journey, through one man’s experiences of various branches of the South Africa Security infrastructure. It is a detailed recollection, and almost obsessively footnoted and cross referenced. It provides a surprisingly intimate glimpse into a hidden world, the subterranean part of the ice-berg that was “The State”. The book takes us beyond this personal narrative however, leading us to explore in our memories and experiences the way that the personal relates to the communal; how the miracle of the 1994 elections had many precursors in some of the most secretive aspects of the National Party created apparatus, and how those experiences could, or should, inform our journey onward as both a society and a country.

Dr Anthony Turton says in the introduction to this book “I pen the hidden history of South Africa’s transition to democracy as I experienced it, for no reason other than to seek to understand it myself. It is with considerable pride and a deep sense of humbleness that I commit a piece of the as yet unknown history of the Chief Directorate Covert Operations (CDCO) of the National Intelligence Service (NIS) to writing. This is done, not with the intention of engaging in an orgy of kiss-and-tell self-aggrandizement, but rather as a humble record for those interested in such things, in order that they may know about the hidden world that was shrouded by intense secrecy that pervaded the very best years of my entire generation.“

“I dedicate this work to the memory of my comrades-in-arms in the three Security Force formations that I had the privilege to serve in – the Light Horse Regiment (LHR), 81 Armoured Brigade of the South African Defence Force (SADF); the Chief Directorate Covert Operations (CDCO) of the National Intelligence Service (NIS), also known as Chief Directorate “K”; and the South African Secret Service (SASS) of which I was a founding member, specifically serving within the Chief Directorate Covert Collection and Counter Intelligence (CDCCCI) – in a sincere attempt to explain our complex history as accurately as I am capable.”

The title, Shaking Hands with Billy, refers to a code-phrase used during a special operation, designed to bring the planner of the Pretoria car bomb to justice. I experienced this event as a turning point in the Armed Struggle, because I saw a major shift in Security Force response as a direct result, in a way that is remarkably similar to the contemporary American-led War on Terror. Using this analogy, the Pretoria car bomb was our mini 9/11 and nothing was the same afterwards, including the angry response by government that was hell-bent on finding a culprit to hold accountable. As an intelligence officer in that special operations team, I was confronted with many contradictions, so over time the notion of Shaking Hands with Billy came to symbolize to me the political transformation that occurred in South Africa, when we faced our darkest hours. I later came to respect the operative who we code-named “Billy”, and was pleased to see him take his rightful place as a democratically elected Member of Parliament. We never brought Billy home to trial as intended, because the peace negotiations aborted all aggressive operations, allowing us to give our full attention to sustaining the momentum towards peace instead. Thus, for me, Shaking Hands with Billy came to eventually represent the transformation in our own society, as we moved from endemic violence to what appears to be a stable peace. I believe that is a noble pursuit and so I share it.

“On its surface Shaking Hands with Billy is the story of one man’s odyssey. And odyssey is, I believe, the correct word, neither overstatement nor misrepresentation. To be sure, many chapters in Anthony Turton’s personal narrative describe the recruitment and work of a Cold War soldier – instilling in him a sense of detachment, manifest in that chilling, if necessary, “thousand yards stare”. Yet it is less a tactical, macho, warrior epic like the Odyssey than an alienated veteran’s dragged-out struggle, his repeated attempts to reconcile himself to a political landscape that is both strange and at times uncomfortable, and then to embrace the chaos and complexity as, for better or worse, his only home.”

James G. Workman

·        Size 228.6mm x 210mm

·        Publication Date 1 December 2010

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·        Number of Pages 556

·        ISBN 13 978-1-920315-58-0

·        Illustrations/Photos Black and White interspersed throughout the text

·        Cover Type Paperback

·        Colour pages 8

·        Binding Section Sewn

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[JDPUB: 131] BOOKS BY MIKE HOARE available

We thought our Just Done clients would like to be aware of these books written by Mike Hoare – available from Chris Hoare (see below). Please use the code: JDP when you send Chris Hoare email to order – this will be purely for statistical purposes.

MIKE HOARE BOOKS FOR SALE

Signed by the author, with wording of your choice

• Nice gifts! Buy any four books and get the Mokoro book FREE.
• Prices include post and packaging.  (South Africa only)
• 215 x 140 mm. Paperbacks.

To order, email Chris Hoare: partner@iafrica.com

Mike Hoare’s Adventures in Africa

A brand new book, it tells of my walks across mountainous Basutoland, my trips by motorcycle from Cape Town to Cairo, and from Mombasa to Luanda,

a trip to Nyasaland to capture a giant chimpanzee, two chapters on sailing my 36-foot yacht along the difficult Natal coast; and one as technical advisor

to ‘The Wild Geese’ movie made in South Africa. Includes the two stories in Mokoro – A cry for help!

219 pp. R290

Congo Mercenary

The story of my two years leading 5 Commando, a unit of mercenary soldiers recruited to help the Congolese National Army put down a communist

inspired revolution which had tried to overthrow the Democratic Republic of the Congo; with new 8-page foreword.

318 pp. Illustrated. R325

Three Years with Sylvia

Back in print at last, tells how my family and I sailed around the western Mediterranean in a 100-ton ex-Baltic trader converted to yacht, and the

fun and the heartbreak we experienced. The book brought out the Irish in me.

187 pp. Illustrated. R240

The Road to Kalamata

My memoir of 4 Commando, a unit of mercenary soldiers in the newly formed Katanga province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the

tragic episode which resulted in the death of an officer and man of the unit. New 7-page foreword.

133 pp. Illustrated. R240

Congo Warriors

Twenty-one stories about mercenary soldiering in the Congo and Katanga including the heart-rending tale of an American missionary doctor, a young

woman who suffered harsh treatment from rebel soldiers, her escape and her eventual return to my unit – and the romantic surprise which awaited her.

New 7-page foreword and epilogue.

191 pp. R290

The Seychelles Affair

The story of the failed 1981 attempt to overthrow the government of the Seychelles Islands, the reasoning behind it, the trial and my imprisonment by the

South African government for 34 months. New 7-page foreword.

207 pp. Illustrated.  R290

Mokoro - A Cry for Help!

Two stories of my adventures in Bechuanaland over the years, my search for the Lost City of the Kalahari, and my ill-fated plan to live on a remote island

in the Okavango Delta; how my wife contracted ‘the fever’ and her amazing recovery which I am convinced was the result of divine intervention.

95 pp. Illustrated. R110

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[JDPUB: 130] RUGBY SPEAK ON THE GAME OF LOVE by Kerry Jones now available - and books on sale

Some books have been added to our site and some have gone on sale!

Rugby speak on the Game of Love by Kerry Jones R25

GREAT (short) BOOK FOR MEN… or women!

A woman is having a try at playing on the men's side, feeding info on the fairer sex and insight into the relationship game with humour and cartoons!

A5, 39 pages, saddle stitched

I am Captain and I can talk by Karin Brammann on sale now for R50

Captain, a young Border collie, tells the story of his puppyhood. He describes his early learning experiences on a small farm. This delightful book is suitable for children from 4 -9 years of age.

 A4, 23 pages (21 pages in colour), saddle stitched

  

Treasures of Darkness –by Chantelle Gradidge on sale now for R105

In Treasures of Darkness, the author takes us through her recollections and experiences of this once perplexing and mystifying mental illness that has finally been brought to light through the many mental health awareness campaigns of today. Not only does this book give hope and encouragement to those who have battled similarly, it also provides information and facts (provided by the South African Depression and Anxiety Group) about depression and bipolar disorder for those who are seeking to understand the challenges of mental illness.

A5, PB

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[JDPUB: 129] NEW BOOK - PARAMEDICS: Lights and Sirens by Steven Webb

PARAMEDICS: Lights and Sirens by Steven Webb has just been published by Just Done Productions      R200

After leaving the SADF in which the author was an Ops Medic, he joins the Johannesburg Emergency Services (JEMS) and takes us on a trip that spans a twenty four year period in various services around Africa. The story starts with an insight into the emergency services environment and goes on to describe the day to day trials and tribulations encountered out on the streets and in the skies of Johannesburg and covering the complexities of working in remote sites.

Controversial issues such as the CADS – Computer Aided Dispatch Centre – which caused severe damage to the integrity of the JEMS, the Café Zurich bombing and the viewing of the wreckage of the Helderberg disaster and more are covered in this entertaining, yet informative, read. The book tells of many of the calls attended to by the author both on the road as a paramedic and as an instructor with the Ambulance Training College and the Flight for Life helicopter service. It portrays not only the frustrations against bureaucracy but also reveals the victories and the defeats in the fight against death, the sadness, the humiliation and the humour in working in such a diverse service.

·         Binding: Perfect Bound

·         Colour pages: 23

·         Cover Type: Paperback

·         Illustrations/Photos: 23 pages of Colour photos

·         ISBN 13: 978-1-920315-59-7

·         Lulu ID: 9071333

·         Number of Pages: 429

·         Publication Date: 10 July 2010

·         Size: A5

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[JDPUB: 128] BOOKS NOW AVAILABLE AT SPECIAL PRICES

Please view the attached PDF for special prices on Military Books

     
PATHFINDER COMPANY 44 PARACHUTE BRIGADE- Graham Gillmore

      
ECHOES OF AN AFRICAN WAR – Chas Lotter

      
FROM TAILHOOKER TO MUDMOVER – Brig-Gen Dick Lord

     
KENYA COWBOY- Peter Hewitt

      
THE KEVIN WOODS STORY – Kevin J Woods

      
OUT OF ACTION – Chris Cocks

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[JDPUB: 127] NEW BOOK - ZERO DEBTORS: The Business Guide to eradicating Debtors by Roger Knowles

ZERO DEBTORS: The Business Guide to Eradicating Debtors by Roger Knowles is now available from Just Done R149.

 

You can choose to do what most businesses do – groan under the weight of debtors, stress over the high cost of carrying an expensive overdraft, and pay your bank and not your family. You can have sleepless nights, a sub-standard lifestyle and long, worrying hours just trying to stay afloat…Or not. It’s your choice.

 

Don’t choose to suffer. Just as Roger did, you can choose to get your money – on time, every time. You can do this – lots of people in every possible type of business run their businesses without having debtor problems.

 

This book is the result of years of research by Roger Knowles, a South African attorney, professional speaker and writer. Years ago, he asked the question:

 

“How come some businesses have few or zero debtors, while the rest of us battle to achieve a workable cash flow?”

 

Roger found the answer by observing the business methods of countless successful entrepreneurs, financial managers and credit staff. He extracted the principles of cash flow success through observation and practical application, and he has successfully employed the principles over a number of years in his own businesses. He has also proven their effectiveness in his seminars and workshops by teaching thousands of people to change the way they do things. They have improved the quality of their businesses and their lives. You can do this too!

 

Cash flow success can be yours! Follow the principles in this new book and you will enjoy:

·         Early payment from customers

·         Relief from financial worries

·         Seamless cash flow

·         Get paid, keep customers

Collect your money without rancor, expense or frustration! 

 

       Binding: Perfect Bound

       Cover Type: Paperback

       ISBN 13: 978-0620421-39-3

       Number of Pages: 144

       Size: A5

 

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[JDPUB: 127] PERSVERKLARING - EK WAS DAAR- NUWE UITGAWE deur Philip en G.S. Venter

 

Ek was Daar (hersiene uitgawe) deur Philip Venter en G.S. Venter is nou beskikbaar vanaf Just Done     R165

 

 

Na agt jaar op universiteit, en met ‘n tas vol grade, was Philip Venter reg vir ‘n verandering van pas. Hy is weermag toe om te leer om ‘mannedinge’ te doen. So leer hulle hom toe om beddens op te maak, vloere te skrop, klere te stryk en krane te poleer. En dit was maar net die begin...

 

Hierdie hersiene uitgawe van die klassieke boek vertel die storie van een lid se oorgang van student na soldaat. Maar dit is veel meer: Die verhaal van die S.A.W. en die manne wat daarvan die beste weermag van sy tyd gemaak het.

 

A5, 232 bladsye

 

Die staaltjies in hierdie boek het al volksbesit geword, want dit is skreeusnaaks... maar pasop! Te midde van die gelag slaan die werklikheid van die opoffering op die hardtreffendste manier deur... en deurgaans het die leser die sekerheid dat dit is hoe dit werklik in die weermag was...

 

Wat ander lesers van “Ek was Daar” vertel:

“Dit is presies hoe dit daar was. As jy nooit daar was nie, en regtig wil weet, wel dis hoe dit was.”

 

“My man het die afgelope tien jaar nog net een boek gelees, en hy lees dit die hele tyd.”

 

“Naas my Bybel is hierdie boek my kosbaarste besitting.”

 

“Ek het eers net gelag en toe aan die huil geraak. Die kroegman wou weet hoekom. Toe wys ek hom. Toe huil hy saam met my.”

 

“Ek was Daar” is oorspronklik in 1996 nasionaal in boekwinkels vrygestel en was binne ‘n ommesientjie uit druk.

Hierdie is ‘n hersiene uitgawe daarvan en is omvattend bygewerk en van vooraf uitgelê. Dit is ‘n baanbrekersboek wat nie bloot ‘n string staaltjies aanmekaar rits nie, maar wat die voorvalle en wendings tematies groepeer. Soos alle uitstaande boeke, is hierdie een bevolk met uitspattige en kleurvolle karakters soos Spaarvarkie, die korporaal, die eenheidsbevelvoerder bekend as die KGB, die patetiese (maar effektiewe) sappeur Piater en ‘n mal Italianer wat die township-krisis wil reg skiet met sy fraaie klein “ghoen...”

 

“Ek was Daar” sou wonderlike stof vir ‘n TV-reeks gewees het. Dit is reeds ‘n kultusboek en bestem om ‘n nasionale vertellingskat te word.

 

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