Rosslyn Publishers

Publisher info

Rosslyn Publishers is owned by Ian Raper, who is also an author.

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Where to buy in print

Workplace Bullying: A South African Perspective
Price: $5.99 USD. Words: 77,020. Language: British English. Published: January 13, 2021 by Rosslyn Publishers. Categories: Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Human resource management, Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Human resource management
The book explores the impact of bullying on the individual target, bystanders or observers of workplace bullying, and the organisation which suffers diminished productivity, low staff morale, high staff turnover and often the loss of highly skilled employees, potential litigation as well as reputational damage. It is especially needed in South Africa with its legislative hiatus.
Die aandvuur se kole
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 26,740. Language: Afrikaans. Published: February 2, 2017 by Rosslyn Publishers. Categories: Nonfiction » Biography » Cultural heritage
Die sketse in hierdie bundel is Heiveldstories en sluit aan by Tussen die waboomrante wat in 1988 verskyn het. Dis ’n bydrae tot die voorgeskiedenis van Agter-Pakhuis sowel as Clanwilliam se mense in die jare toe die dorp nog Jan Disselsvlei geheet het.
Losing a Loved One to HIV/PML: Alec’s Journey
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 109,530. Language: English. Published: January 15, 2017 by Rosslyn Publishers. Categories: Nonfiction » LGBTQ+ » Sex & health
A young South african man man is brought down by HIV; his partner and many others try in vain to save him. A story of love an valiant efforts to avert the terrible side-effects of HIV.
Animal Tales from Africa
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 11,270. Language: English. Published: January 13, 2017 by Rosslyn Publishers. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Animals » Wild animals (general)
Tales from the Shona featuring animals in their wisdom and innocence.
Senke Remembers the Drums at Night
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 37,930. Language: English. Published: January 12, 2017 by Rosslyn Publishers. Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Adventure
The brothers in Soweto await the World Cup football matches in 2010. To get tickets seems an impossible dream to these impoverished orphans. But the young boy, Senke, who is still at school, has a plan.
Battlefront Cook in Egypt and Italy
Price: $5.99 USD. Words: 58,150. Language: English. Published: January 11, 2017 by Rosslyn Publishers. Categories: Nonfiction » Biography » Military biography
The Second World War experiences of Danie de Jager, including his resourceful and innovative menus.
An Immigrant's Tale
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 31,930. Language: English. Published: November 30, 2015 by Rosslyn Publishers. Categories: Fiction » Humor & comedy » Satire
Hilarious comedic Africana. A newcomer is baffled by the subtleties of the New South Africa.
Kospotte van Egipte en Italië
Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 57,640. Language: Afrikaans. Published: November 30, 2015 by Rosslyn Publishers. Categories: Nonfiction » Biography » Military biography
Vertellings van 'n kok se dramatiese en soms grusame wedervaringe in die Tweede Wêreldoorlog; sy gevangeneming en ontsnapping in Italië. Ook sy optrede as lid van die versetsbeweging, die Partisani.
The Day I Died. True Tales of my Deadly Encounters with Dangerous Snakes, Animals and People
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 41,170. Language: English. Published: November 4, 2015 by Rosslyn Publishers. Categories: Nonfiction » Biography » Adventurers & explorers
Real-life encounters with wild animals in South Africa, like lions, deadly black mambas, cobras and pythons. Frederick Sterzel is a wise, humorous narrator in total empathy with nature. His fascination with snakes and other dangerous creatures, including a shark and a crocodile, brought him into danger frequently. Attacked and bitten numerous times, he once entered a coma, and was declared dead.

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