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  • Rhino War

    A General's Bold Strategy in the Kruger National Park

    by Johan Jooste, Tony Park ...
    In 2012, retired South African general Johan Jooste was parachuted into the seemingly unwinnable war against rhino poaching in the Kruger National Park. With poaching spiralling out of control, Jooste was given the mandate to ‘go military’, to convert Kruger’s ranger corps into a paramilitary force capable of taking the fight to the poachers. Aged 60, white, and a veteran with 35 years’ military ... Read more

    R166,85

  • Topgun

    The thrilling true story behind the action-packed classic film

    by Dan Pedersen ...
    DISCOVER THE EXHILARATING TRUE STORY BEHIND THE ACTION-PACKED CLASSIC FILM'GOOSE AND MAVERICK MOVE OVER . . .' Admiral James Stavridis________March 1969.American jets are getting shot down at an unprecedented rate over Vietnam. In an urgent effort to regain the advantage the Admirals turn to a young naval aviator called Dan Pedersen.Officially, the programme he set up was called the US Navy ... Read more

    R239,19

  • Outlaw Platoon

    Heroes, Renegades, Infidels, and the Brotherhood of War in Afghanistan

    by Sean Parnell, John Bruning ...
    Acclaimed for its vivid, poignant, and honest recreation of sixteen brutal months of nearly continuous battle in the deadly Hindu Kesh, Outlaw Platoon is a Band of Brothers or We Were Soldiers Once and Young for the early 21st century—a riveting, action-packed, highly emotional war memoir and true story of enormous sacrifice and bravery.At twenty-four years of age, U.S. Army Ranger Sean Parnell ... Read more

    R235,39

  • Arrows of Fury: Empire II

    An epic and gripping novel of historical warfare for readers of Simon Scarrow and Ben Kane

    by Anthony Riches ...
    Series Book 2 - Empire series
    Pre-order the first book in bestseller Anthony Riches's brand new series, Swords of Troy, coming July 2026A brutal, expertly researched novel, beloved by readers around the world, that captures the real Roman Army as you've never seen it before . . .'Second to none' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'As good as Simon Scarrow' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'You can't put it down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'The way A... ... Read more

    R203,77

  • Wounds of Honour: Empire I

    The gripping and unforgettable first book in the bestselling Empire series

    by Anthony Riches ...
    Series Book 1 - Empire series
    Pre-order the first book in bestseller Anthony Riches's brand new series, Swords of Troy, coming July 2026Discover the iconic, bestselling Empire series today, beloved by readers around the world'Totally, utterly enthralling' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'Riches is just as good as Bernard Cornwell' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'A breathtaking saga' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'In Roman military fiction, Riches... ... Read more

    R203,77

  • Countdown

    The Sunday Times bestselling spy thriller

    by James Patterson ...
    An undercover CIA officer has seven days to save her country from the world's most dangerous double-agent.The CIA's highly classified Special Activities Division is in the business of tracking people down and keeping secrets hidden. Then a botched field operation reveals some dark dealings between an officer's superiors and an informant, including a plot that could kill thousands of Americans ... Read more

    R183,99

  • The Wolf's Gold: Empire V

    The immersive and action-packed historical adventure series from bestseller Anthony Riches

    by Anthony Riches ...
    Series Book 5 - Empire series
    Pre-order the first book in bestseller Anthony Riches's brand new series, Swords of Troy, coming July 2026Marcus Aquila's epic, brutal adventure continues . . .'A brilliant read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'Try them, you won't be disappointed' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'A 'must-finish' book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'A cracking read and a real page-turn... ... Read more

    R172,37

  • The Eagle's Vengeance: Empire VI

    An epic historical adventure for readers of Ben Kane and Simon Scarrow

    by Anthony Riches ...
    Series Book 6 - Empire series
    Pre-order the first book in bestseller Anthony Riches's brand new series, Swords of Troy, coming July 2026Strap in for the most nailbiting chapter of Marcus Aquila's story so far'What a cracker' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'His finest work yet' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'Simply couldn't put it down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'As good as Bernard Cornwell o... ... Read more

    R172,37

  • First Man In

    Leading from the Front

    by Ant Middleton ...
    NUMBER 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERNo one is born a leader. But through sheer determination and by confronting life’s challenges, Ant Middleton has come to know the meaning of true leadership. In First Man In, he shares the core lessons he’s learned over the course of his fascinating, exhilarating life.Special forces training is no walk in the park. The rules are strict and they make sure you learn ... Read more

    R318,08

  • The Emperor's Knives: Empire VII

    The iconic Roman adventure series from Sunday Times bestseller Anthony Riches

    by Anthony Riches ...
    Series Book 7 - Empire series
    Pre-order the first book in bestseller Anthony Riches's brand new series, Swords of Troy, coming July 2026Brilliantly researched and packed full of action, bestseller Anthony Riches takes the reader to the heart of Ancient Rome'Get this book!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'Great storytelling with a thoroughly researched historical background' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'Anthony Riches doe... ... Read more

    R219,41

  • Berlin

    The Downfall 1945: The authoritative history book uncovering the final days of the Nazi Third Reich

    by Antony Beevor ...
    THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER ON THE LAST DAYS OF THE THIRD REICH'Recounts, in harrowing detail and with formidable skill, the brutal death-throes of Hitler's Reich at the hands of the rampaging Red Army' Boyd Tonkin, Independent'An irresistibly compelling narrative, of events so terrible that they still have the power to provoke wonder and awe' Adam Sisman, Observer________________... ... Read more

    R183,99

  • Call to Kill

    The first in a brand new high-octane SAS series

    by Billy Billingham, Conor Woodman ...
    Series series Matt Mason
    BOOK TWO IN THE SERIES, SURVIVE TO FIGHT, IS AVAILABLE NOW!THE FIRST IN A BRAND NEW SERIES FROM SAS: WHO DARES WINS STAR.**A country in turmoil.A rescue mission gone wrong.A hero on unlike any other fighting to save a broken world.Matt 'Mace' Mason is deployed on a deniable SAS mission in war-torn Yemen, becoming embroiled in a hostage rescue that goes terr... ... Read more

    R219,41

  • Gentlemen Bastards

    On the Ground in Afghanistan with America's Elite Special Forces

    by Kevin Maurer ...
    From the #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of No Easy Day comes an insightful, inside look at the Green Berets—a legendary corps of soldiers whose exploits made military history. But now, its very identity and role as a fighting force may be forever changed.Until the war in Iraq, Special Forces were the military’s counterinsurgency experts. Their specialty was going behind enemy lines and ... Read more

    R130,17

  • The Battle of The Somme (True Combat)

    by Alexander Macdonald ...
    The Germans could not believe their eyes. The English infantry were advancing at walking pace in four upright ranks, a yard or so apart from each other. They were sitting ducks. As the German machine guns rattled into life, the English died in their hundreds. On the first day of the battle, those parade-ground advances caused the greatest number of casualties of any single day in the history of ... Read more

    R24,66

  • Thunder of the Gods: Empire VIII

    An edge-of-your-seat historical adventure novel in the bestselling EMPIRE series

    by Anthony Riches ...
    Series Book 8 - Empire series
    Pre-order the first book in bestseller Anthony Riches's brand new series, Swords of Troy, coming July 2026Marcus Aquila reunites with his Tungrian legion in this epic instalment in the bestselling EMPIRE series'Another first class outing' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'A thoroughly enjoyable read . . . Highly recommended' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'As gripping and exciting as all the othe... ... Read more

    R219,41

  • Nuclear War

    The bestselling non-fiction thriller, shortlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize

    by Annie Jacobsen ...
    The Sunday Times bestselling edge-of-your-seat exploration of what would happen in the event of nuclear war, perfect for readers of American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer.Nuclear war begins with a blip on a radar screen.This is a minute-by-minute account of what comes next.It has to be read to be believed.'A stomach-clenching, multi-perspective, ticking-clock, ... Read more

    R202,39

  • The Team Secret

    Accelerate your Business with Special Forces Principles

    by Koos Stadler, Anton Berger ...
    The South African Special Forces achieved exceptional results with small groups of elite soldiers instead of larger, conventional teams. The Team Secret shows that the same principle applies in the business world – a small team has a much better chance of completing projects efficiently, on budget and on time.Teams, rather than individuals, form the DNA of many companies and they play a pivotal ... Read more

    R178,93

  • The Book of Five Rings

    A Classic Text on the Japanese Way of the Sword

    by Miyamoto Musashi ...
    Translated by Thomas Cleary ...
    Series series Shambhala Library
    The Book of Five Rings is one of the most insightful texts on the subtle arts of confrontation and victory to emerge from Asian culture. Written not only for martial artists but for anyone who wants to apply the timeless principles of this text to their life, the book analyzes the process of struggle and mastery over conflict that underlies every level of human interaction.The Book of Five Rings ... Read more

    R147,53

  • The Great Escaper

    The Life and Death of Roger Bushell

    by Simon Pearson ...
    Series Book 5 - Extraordinary Lives, Extraordinary Stories of World War Two
    SUNDAY TIMES TOP 10 BESTSELLER'This gripping biography... Pearson has done uncommonly well to unearth so much.' (Max Hastings, Sunday Times)Roger Bushell was 'Big X', mastermind of the mass breakout from Stalag Luft III in March 1944, immortalised in the Hollywood film The Great Escape.Very little was known about Bushell until 2011, when his family donated his private papers - a treasure trove of ... Read more

    R250,80

  • The Art of War

    by Sun-Tzu ...
    “Engage people with what they expect; it is what they are able to discern and confirms their projections. It settles them into predictable patterns of response, occupying their minds while you wait for the extraordinary moment — that which they cannot anticipate.”It’s better to avoid conflict, but if you must go to war then fight to win. From the terrain of the battlefield, to rank and discipline ... Read more

    R49,57 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • No True Glory

    A Frontline Account of the Battle for Fallujah

    by Bing West ...
    "This is the face of war as only those who have fought it can describe it."–Senator John McCainFallujah: Iraq’s most dangerous city unexpectedly emerged as the major battleground of the Iraqi insurgency. For twenty months, one American battalion after another tried to quell the violence, culminating in a bloody, full-scale assault. Victory came at a terrible price: 151 Americans and thousands of ... Read more

    R260,58

  • The War in Southern Africa

    An Analysis of South Africa’S Total National Strategy (1948 - 1994)

    by Miguel Júnior ...
    South Africa, a country rich in natural resources, had a singular mission with the arrival of the Cold War: Get the world to embrace apartheid. The strategy was remarkable in the sense that it was seeking to preserve a society that almost everyone condemned. As a result, South Africa found itself at odds with other states in the region, including Mozambique, Lesotho, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Zambia, ... Read more

    R72,44

  • A Bridge Too Far

    The true story of the Battle of Arnhem

    by Cornelius Ryan ...
    Arnhem 1944: the airborne strike for the bridges over the Rhine.The true story of the greatest battle of World War II and the basis of the 1977 film of the same name, directed by Richard Attenborough.The Battle of Arnhem, one of the most dramatic battles of World War II, was as daring as it was ill-fated.It cost the Allies nearly twice as many casualties as D-Day.This is the whole compelling story ... Read more

    R282,20

  • Heaven and Hell for the Tobacco Girls

    A gritty, heartbreaking historical saga from Lizzie Lane

    by Lizzie Lane ...
    Series Book 4 - The Tobacco Girls
    The next thrilling book in Lizzie Lane's superb, bestselling series The Tobacco GirlsLife for the Tobacco Girls isn’t getting any easier...Bristol, 1943Bridget Milligan has donned a uniform and joined the nursing services where she becomes intrigued with the miracles of modern medicine. She’s also torn between family loyalty, her new career and Lyndon O’Neill, the love of her life. Is it too ... Read more

    R86,42 or Free with Kobo Plus