Keith Kirsten Knihy

In 1942 Hitler led the world's most savage military machine. Stalin ruled Russia while America was just beginning to show its strength in World War II. Then, in Harry Turtledove's brilliantly imagined Worldwar saga, an alien assault changed everything. Nuclear destruction engulfed major cities, and the invaders claimed half the planet before an uneasy peace could be achieved. A spectacular tale of tyranny and freedom, destruction and hope, Colonization takes us into the tumultuous 1960s, as the reptilian Race ponders its uneasy future. But now a new, even deadlier war threatens. Though the clamoring tribes of Earth play dangerous games of diplomacy, the ultimate power broker will be the Race itself. For the colonists have one option no human can ignore. With a vast, ancient empire already in place, the Race has the power to annihilate every living being on planet Earth . . .

The patio has become one of the most important "rooms" in many homes and in this book Keith Kirsten and Owen Reid have combined talents to show how it may also be made into one of the most beautiful. An inspiring catalogue of ideas, Patios for South Africa will show those who consider the patio as an extension of the house how to create a living area to be enjoyed to the full. By making the best possible use of the space available and combining the right materials, colours and textures, you can develop a patio which is not only full of variety and colour throughout the year, but at the same time easy to maintain. At minimal cost you can transform an old patio, or start from scratch and create a flower-filled paradise or green retreat. Topics discussed include design, floors, ceilings and walls, maintenance, decoration, furniture, lighting, water features, gazebos and braai areas, and of course plants for every possible position. Superb colour photographs of beautiful patios and plants appear throughout.

Down to Earth Gardening perfectly sums up this functional new aid for the South African gardener by two men who work in a nursery every day of their lives. Going right to the heart of the matter, without irrelevant scientific detail, the authors have produced a book which will appeal to anyone eager to enjoy developing or refurbishing a garden with as little trouble as possible.