Search Results: Titles starting with J from Pentz Booksellers

ISBN: 9781431421534
Publisher: Jacana Media, April 2015
Paperback, 272 pages
J.M. Coetzee is one of the most intriguing of authors in all of world literature. Supple, razor-sharp, compelling, erudite: the adjectives pile up, but we seem to get no closer to the elusive heart of his fiction. Now, in J.M. Coetzee and the Life of writing, David Attwell illuminates the extraordinary creative processes behind Coetzee’s novels from Dusklands to The childhood of Jesus. Using Coetzee’s manuscripts, notebooks and research papers – recently deposited at the Ransom Center of the University of Texas at Austin – Attwell produces a fascinating story of the creative trajectory and the life out of which the fiction was engendered. He shows convincingly that all of Coetzee’s work is autobiographical, the memoirs being continuous with the fictions, and that his writing proceeds with self-conscious and never-ending reflection. This is a moving and readable account which is bound to change the way Coetzee is… Read More

ISBN: 9781107046252
Cambridge University Press, 01 January 2014
Hardback, 232 pages
J. M. Coetzee's early novels confronted readers with a brute reality stripped of human relation and a prose repeatedly described as spare, stark, intense and lyrical. In this book, Jarad Zimbler explores the emergence of a style forged in Coetzee's engagement with the complexities of South African culture and politics. Tracking the development of this style across Coetzee's first eight novels, from Dusklands to Disgrace, Zimbler compares Coetzee's writing with that of South African authors such as Gordimer, Brink and La Guma, whilst re-examining the nature of Coetzee's indebtedness to modernism and postmodernism. In each case, he follows the threads of Coetzee's own writings on stylistics and rhetoric in order to fix on those techniques of language and narrative used to activate a 'politics of style'. In so doing, Zimbler challenges long-held beliefs about Coetzee's oeuvre, and about the ways in which contemporary… Read More

ISBN: "9781108814027
Cambridge University Press,  01 January 2020
Paperback 370 pages
Offenbach's operas were a significant force for cultural change, both in his own time and in the decades to follow. In this book, Laurence Senelick demonstrates the ways in which this musical phenomenon took hold globally, with Offenbach's work offering an alternative, irreverent, sexualized view of life which audiences found liberating, both personally and socially. In the theatre, the composer also inspired cutting-edge innovations in stagecraft and design, and in this book, he is recognized as a major cultural influence, with an extensive impact on the spheres of literature, art, film, and even politics. Senelick argues that Offenbach's importance spread far beyond France, and that his provocative and entertaining works, often seen as being more style than substance, influenced numerous key artists, writers, and thinkers, and made a major contribution to the development of modern society.

ISBN: 9780798133432
Human & Rousseau | 31 December 1994
Hardback | 192 pages
This comprehensive, illustrated biography is the first of its kind to be written about General Jan Smuts, the famous South African politician, statesman, soldier and philosopher. The book is an extensive photographic record of the life of this great man, featuring more than 400 pictures. It uses sources from his wide-ranging correspondence, to reflect his views on such matters as Afrikaner Nationalism, voting rights for black people, the Indians, the Palestinian and Irish issues, the League of Nations, the United Nations Organisation, the atom bomb and the future of South African in general. International figures such as Winston Churchill, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Chaim Weizmann, Gandhi and many others feature prominently in this account. 

ISBN: "9781107610828
Cambridge University Press ,17 January 2013
Paperback 230 pages
Today, jazz history is dominated by iconic figures who have taken on an almost God-like status. From Satchmo to Duke, Bird to Trane, these legendary jazzmen form the backbone of the jazz tradition. Jazz icons not only provide musicians and audiences with figureheads to revere but have also come to stand for a number of values and beliefs that shape our view of the music itself. Jazz Icons explores the growing significance of icons in jazz and discusses the reasons why the music's history is increasingly dependent on the legacies of 'great men'. Using a series of individual case studies, Whyton examines the influence of jazz icons through different forms of historical mediation, including the recording, language, image and myth. The book encourages readers to take a fresh look at their relationship with iconic figures of the past and challenges many of the dominant narratives in jazz today.
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ISBN: "9781775846178
Struik Nature 01 December 2018
Book Hardcover 160 pages
Johannesburg s rapid development is linked to the fabulous gold-rich deposits that lie beneath it. Here, in a fascinating series of photographic juxtapositions, Johannesburg Then and Now chronicles the city s expansion from dusty mining camp to economic powerhouse. Rare archival photographs, dating from the 1880s to the 1940s, are contrasted with vivid scenes of the modern city, providing a hitherto untold portrait of the Place of Gold. Detailed captions provide fascinating comparisons between the old and the new. A superb collection of images and text that will delight local residents and visitors alike.

ISBN: 9780226900186
University of Chicago Press | 01 November 1999
Hardcover | 168 pages
From 1973 to 1994, anthropologist Edwin Wilmsen lived and worked among the Zhu, Mbanduru, and Tswana people of the Kalahari desert in southern Africa. Thousands of miles from his home, immersed in what first seemed a radically different place, and operating in languages he initially did not understand, he began a record of his impressions and reflections as a complement to his scientific fieldwork. Journeys with Flies weaves together the multilayered experiences of his life among these Kalahari people, capturing at once the intellectual challenges an anthropologist faces in the field and the myriad and strange ways that unfamiliar experiences come to resonate with deeply personal thoughts and recollections.
Combining biography, poetry, and anthropology, Wilmsen vividly portrays the intense realities of life in the Kalahari and carries the reader across space and time as events in the present trigger emotions and… Read More

ISBN 9780099478263
Publisher: Vintage 2004
173 pages
Soft cover
Jacob's Room is Virginia Woolf's first truly experimental novel. It is a portrait of a young man, tracing his life from childhood, to Cambridge University, and to his early adult life in artistic London. Jacob always yearns for something greater, and embarks on a voyage to the Mediterranean before the war begins and his fate is forever altered. Impressionistic in style, the narrative is as inspired now as it was when it first appeared.

ISBN: 9780393926323
WW Norton & Co. 02 March 2012
Soft cover, 352 pages
A generous "Contexts" section provides extracts from Woolf's diaries and letters as well as comments on the novel from her fellow writers and friends, among them E. M. Forster and T. S. Eliot. Also included are the short stories "The Mark on the Wall," "Kew Gardens," and "An Unwritten Novel," which Woolf viewed as early experiments with the innovative method used in Jacob's Room. An additional short story, "A Woman's College from Outside," which Woolf originally intended to be Chapter 10 of Jacob's Room, is also included. Finally, Woolf's classic essay "Modern Novels," written shortly before she began work on Jacob's Room, provides insight into her aesthetic and technique."Criticism" is divided into two sections: "Contemporary Reception and Reviews" contains personal responses to the novel, from Lytton Strachey and E. M. Forster, as well as eleven reviews from contemporary periodicals. "Critical Essays" offers insightful… Read More

ISBN: 9781853260209
Wordsworth Editions Ltd, 01 August 1997
Soft cover, 448 pages
Introduction and Notes by Dr Sally Minogue, Canterbury Christ Church University College.Jane Eyre ranks as one of the greatest and most perennially popular works of English fiction. Although the poor but plucky heroine is outwardly of plain appearance, she possesses an indomitable spirit, a sharp wit and great courage.She is forced to battle against the exigencies of a cruel guardian, a harsh employer and a rigid social order. All of which circumscribe her life and position when she becomes governess to the daughter of the mysterious, sardonic and attractive Mr Rochester.However, there is great kindness and warmth in this epic love story, which is set against the magnificent backdrop of the Yorkshire moors. Ultimately the grand passion of Jane and Rochester is called upon to survive cruel revelation, loss and reunion, only to be confronted with tragedy.

ISBN 9780141441146
Publisher: Penguin classics 2003
576 pages
Soft cover
Orphaned into the household of her Aunt Reed at Gateshead and subject to the cruel regime at Lowood charity school, Jane Eyre nonetheless emerges unbroken in spirit and integrity. She takes up the post of governess at Thornfield Hall, falls in love with Mr. Rochester, and discovers the impediment to their lawful marriage in a story that transcends melodrama to portray a woman's passionate search for a richer life than that traditionally allowed women in Victorian society.Edited with an Introduction and Notes by Michael Mason

ISBN: 9780624053019
Tafelberg Publishers Ltd, 05 July 2011
Soft cover, 260 pages
Losing is not a word in Jannie Mouton's vocabulary. One of South Africa's greatest success stories, Jannie Mouton built his business from scratch after getting fired at age 48. Straight-talking Mouton tells the inside story of how he started PSG, turning it into a triumphant success in only 15 years. Today the companies he is involved in have a market capitalisation of R61 billion. Known in the industry for being difficult, Mouton nevertheless has a soft heart and a passion for poetry. Outspoken and not scared of controversy, Jannie Mouton has only once managed to sack an employee himself. In this title, Jannie Mouton spills the beans on what really went on behind the scenes. He talks openly of even the most controversial transactions he has been involved in. With his typical honesty and humour, he freely shares his business and investment advice.

ISBN: 9781868143108
Publisher: C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd, 1997
Paperback

ISBN 9781337397070
 Cengage Learning, Inc | 29 March 2018
Paperback | 1024 pages
Discover the power of Java (TM) for developing applications today when you trust the engaging, hands-on approach in Farrell's JAVA PROGRAMMING, 9E. Even if you're a first-time programmer, JAVA PROGRAMMING can show you how to quickly start developing useful programs, all while still mastering the basic principles of structured and object-oriented programming. Unique, reader-friendly explanations and meaningful programming exercises emphasize business applications and game creation while useful debugging exercises and contemporary case problems further expand your understanding. Additional digital learning resources within MindTap provide interactive learning tools as well as coding IDE (Integrated Development Environment) labs for practicing and expanding your skills.

ISBN: 9780413292407
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC. 01 September 2003
Soft cover, 96 pages
"Unquestionably Africa's most versatile writer and arguably one of her finest" (New York Times Book Review) These hilarious and vicious two plays examine the corruption of Nigerian society through a study of the rise and fall of one of its self-made charismatic preachers."Wole Soyinka's Nobel Prize for Literature is a triumphant affirmation of the universality of this novelist, poet, film-maker and political activist." (Guardian).
 

ISBN: 9780620000000
Reach Publishers, 2021
Soft cover, 122 pages
“Jesus wept.” (John, chapter 11, verse 35.) This is the shortest verse in the Bible, yet it carries such great revelation.This book is packed with mind-blowing teachings that will show you that God, through every detail and every word in the Bible, is teaching us something. In Jesus Wept you will learn about this wonderful and important truth. Learn within these pages about how Jesus did something remarkable by expressing His emotions to show us just how much it means to Him that we believe in Him but also, above all, that we believe Him. Jesus Wept is a must read for anyone who wants to learn more about Jesus’ heart, His love for us and His wonderful teachings. About the AuthorZakhele Sidney Nogaga was born in the simple historic dusty streets of Soweto, in a township called Jabulane. He attended both primary and high school in this township and like many boys his age, loved playing soccer. After he suffered what he describes as… Read More

ISBN: 9780521765473
Cambridge University Press | 31 October 2015
Hardback | 430 pages 
Organized as a series of authoritative discussions, this book presents the application of Jewish law - or Halakhah - to contemporary social and political issues. Beginning with the principle of divine revelation, it describes the contents and canons of interpretation of Jewish law. Though divinely received, the law must still be interpreted and 'completed' by human minds, often leading to the conundrum of divergent but equally authentic interpretations. Examining topics from divorce to war and from rabbinic confidentiality to cloning, this book carefully delineates the issues presented in each case, showing the various positions taken by rabbinic scholars, clarifying areas of divergence, and analyzing reasons for disagreement. Written by widely recognized scholars of both Jewish and secular law, this book will be an invaluable source for all who seek authoritative guidance in understanding traditional Jewish law… Read More

ISBN: 9781770103856
Pan Macmillan, 2014
Soft Cover, 352 pages
Johannesburg: a city of thieves and dreamers, home to more than four million inhabitants spread out over an area larger than greater London... An engaging and authoritative history that follows the story of the city through its spaces and communities - from the city centre to Joburg's expanding suburbs.
With dedicated chapters about Lenasia, Alexandra and the Southern Suburbs - together with Soweto, the Hillbrow, the far north and the central suburbs - it offers an inclusive history of Joburg, written by contemporary journalists and academics and featuring a selection of songs, poems and expert articles that give voice to the city's diverse peoples and reflect its shifting social landscapes.
The Joburg Book̴Ì_also includes hundreds of historical photos, fifteen reference maps, recommended itineraries and places of interest in and around the city, together with contact numbers and web addresses. This updated edition for 2014 has updates of… Read More

ISBN: 9781431430246
Jacana Media (Pty) Ltd, 01 April 2021
Soft cover, 268 pages
'This place is labelled the city of gold, Jozi Maboneng. There is indeed a constant rush, the winner takes it all, and a "survival of the fittest" mentality driving the hunger and competitive spirit of those born here, and equally seen in the eyes of the immigrants; legal and illegal alike. Dreams not realised have left most of the once-eager hopefuls desolate, seeking shelter under bridges and abandoned city buildings...Oh Yeoville, Yeoville man, now this was a whole different world on its own ... the culture, the music, the DJs and live bands, the food and the hangout places' - Gloria Bosman, 'A Little Something from the Pot' Joburg Noir is a collection of writings about memories, legends, loss, jokes, stories, myths and experiences by twenty-two gifted and versatile authors in South Africa. It makes the reader experience present-day Johannesburg as if one were in the past.The stories seek to understand, reconstruct,… Read More

ISBN: 1919855882
Hardcover, 490 pages
STE Publishers, September 1, 2008
Encompassing South Africa's years of apartheid and well into its aftermath, this study examines the history and culture of the city of Johannesburg through its architecture and planning. Analyzing various types of buildings—from shopping malls and banks to homes and universities—this work reveals how years of apartheid have shaped the context of housing, community life, settlement, and the servicing of cities.