BOOK REVIEW
The Elephant Whisperer by Lawrence Anthony with Graham Spence
What we don’t know about animal communication is as vast as the universe we inhabit so how on earth does one man communicate with a herd of rogue elephants whose last chance at survival is to behave and literally adapt or die? Like most of the endeavours Lawrence Anthony undertakes, he used his uncanny intuition and crate loads of dogged determination to work a miracle.

ON THE SHELF
Boiling point | Small wonder | Ten technologies to save the planet
On the shelf - Reviews by The Book Lounge, 71 Roeland Street, Cape Town. 021 462 2425

This excellent paperback offers concise guidance on how to make easy, practical changes towards living more harmoniously, from waste management and energy to home cleaning, decorating, health and beauty, babies and pets.

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It is no secret that successful individuals who have found peace and joy, take pleasure in their experience and are freed of disabling fears.

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Sally works with clay because of the connection it gives her to the earth. She can feel the thrill of creating something out of earth when she crafts exquisite and fine ceramic bowls and platters.

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Architect and now Senior Architecture Lecturer at UFS, Martie Bitzer has always had a passion for art and is an accomplished artist in a variety of media, including water colour, acrylic and pencil.

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Robin’s long-awaited film explores Monsanto’s controversial past and highlights toxic products, misleading reports, pressure tactics, collusion and corruption, as they race to genetically engineer the world’s food supply, which profoundly threatens our health, environment and economy.

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It was her artist mother that sowed the seeds of Cathy Stanley’s passionate love for paper – a passion that has seen her involved in all aspects of paper making, at many levels, from assisting in tertiary education to establishing ‘craft’ projects and of course her personal journey as an artist.

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