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    • Historia, memoria y patrimonio. Reflexiones comparativas
      Ayala Mora, Enrique; María Canelos Aragón, Ana (2026)
      For centuries, the preservation and maintenance of cultural assets considered valuable and worthy of inclusion in the collective memory have been considered essential. Many examples of this can be seen today as testaments ...
    • Theological pedagogies: Reflections on person, place, process and practices in teaching and learning theology in times of crisis
      Cloete, Anita; Norheim, Bård Eirik Hallesby; Thesnaar, Christoffel; Borchardt, Francis; Schoon Tanis, Gretchen; Innerdal, Gunnar; Jokstad, Gunnvi Saele; Nell, Ian; Punt, Jeremia; Rutere, Josleen; Mokoena, Katleho Karabo; Hansen, Len; Jermstad, Linnea K.; Hussaini Chiroma, Nathan; Shepherd, Nicholas Mark; Nel, Reggie; Øystese, Rune; Weber, Shantelle; Holovchuk, Svitlana; Bokedal, Tomas; Øystese, Vigdis Berland (2026)
      In times of crisis, the role of theology in education becomes increasingly vital. The ability to navigate these challenging times requires innovative and effective teaching practices that are grounded in both traditional ...
    • Self-directed entrepreneurial learning
      Du Toit, Adri; Golightly, Aubrey; Nieuwenhuizen, Cecile; Schachtebeck, Chris; Kruger , Christelle; Kruger, Danel; Mentz, Elsa; Elsie, Lubbe; Erasmus, Ewie; McCarthy , Faren; Avrakotos-King, Fotiene; Papers, Francois; van Tonder, Gideon P; Hesse, Linda; Meyer, Merna; van Zyl, Sukie; Tselepis, Thea; Petzer, Vine (2026)
      The rapid pace of global change challenges education at all levels to prepare 21st‑century learners for a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) world. Self‑directed entrepreneurial learning examines how ...
    • Early childhood development and intervention in a majority world context: A multi-disciplinary perspective
      de Beer, Alida; Mbasa, Amanda Mbasa; lachman, anusha; Sheik Ismail, Arifa; Gerber, Berna; Olusanya, Bolajoko; Van Greunen, Darelle; Jansen van Rensburg , Emma; van Niekerk, Evette; Bardien, Faeza; Southwood, Frenette; Dawood, Gouwa; Kruger, Helena; Du Preez, Jacomina; Van der walt, Janke; Birkenstock, Jeannette Dorothy; van Zyl, Jeanetta; Cockcroft, John; Voges, Juané; Lynch, Kelly; Worship, Liezl; du Plessis, Lisanne; Cloete, Lizahn; Daniels, Lynette; Unger, Marianne; Burger, Marlette; Du Plessis, Michelle; White, Michelle Jennifer; de Wit, Monique; Slamang, Nabeelah; Plastow, Nicola Ann; Brink, Nina; Louw, Quinette; Swartz-Filies, Sylnita; Smythe, Tracey; van Zyl, Vikki-Lynn; Brink, Yolandi; Shweni, Zusange (2026)
      Focusing on the realities of early childhood development in South Africa and other resource-constrained settings, Early childhood development and intervention in a majority world context: A multi-disciplinary perspective ...
    • Writing South African history: Trends and retrospect
      HAMILTON, CAROLYN; Saunders, Chris; Masakure, Clement; Glaser, Clive; Van Eeden, Elize S; Groenewald, Gerald; Vahed, Goolam; Verhoef, Grietjie; Stolten, Hans Erik; McDonald, Jared; Peires, Jeff; Tempelhoff, Johann; Wright, John; ADHIKARI, MOHAMED; Worden, Nigel; Morrell, Robert; Simpson, Thula; Visser, Wessel (2026)
      Writing South African history : Trends and retrospect presents the first comprehensive reassessment of South African historiography in nearly four decades. Across 18 original chapters by leading scholars, it examines how ...
    • Empowering self-directed learners through digital innovation and open educational practices
      Kemp, ALbert; Bunt, Byron John; Bosch, Chantelle; du Toit-Brits, Charlene; Els, Christo; Van der Westhuizen, Christo; Laubscher, Dorothy; Werlen, Egon; Mahlaba, Frans Sipho; Sibanda, James; Yau, Jane Yin-Kim; Bunt, Lance; Van der Walt, Lezeth; Botha, Maria; Havenga, Marietjie; Mdakane, Marry; Nhlanhla, Nhlanhla Fortunate Mbele; Molokwane, Obakeng; van den Berg, Pieter (2026)
      Empowering self-directed learners through digital innovation and open educational practices explores the interplay between self-directed learning (SDL), open educational practices (OEPs) and digital innovation in education. ...
    • The Jesus trilogy
      jones, chris (2025)
      The Jesus trilogy: Critical reflections on Jesus' divinity, ascension and resurrection brings together three deeply reflective theological essays that challenge and reimagine some of the most enduring assumptions about the ...
    • Local economic development: Innovation, new technology and green economies
      Maphela, Bulelwa; de Bruyn, Chané; Botha, Chanté; Botha, Ilse; Grundling, Jan; Kirsten, Frederich; Engelbrecht, Karel; Steynberg, Lizl; Bornman, Marina; VENTER, MARIUS; Pretorius, Marinda; Baur, Peter; Nthite, Seli; VENTER, MARIUS; de Bruyn, Chané (2025)
      This fifth volume in the Centre for Local Economic Development (CENLED) series offers a timely exploration of how innovation, new technologies and sustainable practices can drive local economic development in South Africa ...
    • Ukonga among women in rural spaces
      NKOSI, SEBENZILE; Nkwanyana, Mildred Samukelisiwe; Masoga, Mogomme Alpheus; Mabaleka, Nolwazi; Linda, Nompumelelo; Constance Cele, Simangele; Nojiyeza, Simphiwe; Maphosa, Stanley; Cheela, Mapule; Shokane, Allucia; Mdiniso, Joyce Mnesi (2025)
      Empowering women is at the heart of sustainable development. Ukonga among women in rural spaces: A Nelson Mandela Children's Fund‑inspired community project showcases how women’s self‑help groups in Eshowe within the ...
    • Understanding systems of innovation in Africa
      Mutua, Amy; Makhetha, Esther; Karuri-Sebina, Geci; Scerri, Mario; Kaggwa, Martin; Pressend, Michelle; cele, mlungisi; Hlatshwayo, Mondli; Maharajh, Rasigan; Mohamed, Seeraj; Joseph, Stacey-Leigh; Scerri, Mario (2025)
      This original and timely book offers a powerful rethinking of how innovation is understood, analysed and governed in Africa. Rather than treating the continent as a peripheral case within dominant innovation models, the ...
    • Early childhood education for sustainable development in communities
      Taylor, Benita; Botha, Carolina; Marais, Elma; Theron, Hantie; Keating, Jeannine; Maloka, Lerato; Wood, Lesley; Mosia-Chibwe, Mamotshidisi Ellen; Neethling, Marinda; Uys, Martie; Moteetee, Nomsa; Lunga, Prosper; Breytenbach, Tarien; Ngema, Victoria; Koen, Mariëtte; Matu, Pumla Pam; Pedro, Skyler; Esterhuizen, Stef (2025)
      This second volume in the NWU Community‑based Educational Research Series presents scholars’ drawings on their intellectual resources, research expertise and extensive craft wisdom to vivify early childhood education in ...
    • The Saving Grace of the Story?
      Gschwandtner, Christina M.; Diab, Fadi; Henriksen, Jan-Olav; Jamieson, Christine; Kaunda, Chammah Judex; Kerber, Guillermo; Kim, Un Hye; Sopepa, Nikotemo; Conradie, Ernst M.; Koster, Hilda (2026)
      This fifth volume of the series on “An Earthed Faith” focuses on the theme of salvation. The volume addresses the following core question: What difference does the Christian message of salvation make amid current ecological ...
    • Empowering 21st-century skilled teachers: A holistic approach
      Roux, Annalie; Bunt, Byron; Kok, Eddie; Kung, Elize; Marais, Elma; Fourie, Erika; Potgieter, Erika; Serfontein, Erika; Coertzen, Florence; Van Tonder, Gideon; Bosch, Hermann; Kruger, Janet; Kaiser, Kotie; Van Schadewijk, Lizelle; Kloppers, Magdalena Maria; Koen, Mariette; Monyakane, Mathai; van Deventer, Nicolaas; Marais-Botha, Rochelle; Krugel, Rhelda; Pedro, Skyler Jade; Esterhuizen, Stef; Petzer, Viné; Fourie, Yolanda (2025)
      Empowering 21st-century skilled teachers: A holistic approach brings together original research from scholars at the Faculty of Education at North-West University in South Africa, examining how teachers can be holistically ...
    • Reproductive health issues among young people in southern Africa
      Milanzi, Amos; NGAKE, BOITSHWARELO KESELWETSE MIRRIAM; Motshegwa, Germinah; Mhele, Karabo; MIYAMBU, LANGUTANI NESCO; Malisha, Lutendo; Palamuleni, Martin; Tsawe, Mluleki; Keetile, Mpho; Setshegetso, Naomi; legotlo, onalenna; Moyo, Stanzia (2025)
      Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) is a foundational component of overall well-being, encompassing the physical, emotional and social dimensions of sexuality and reproduction. Generating robust empirical evidence in this ...
    • Increasing intra-African trade
      Parry, Alice; Medini, Amal; Carrico, Caitlyn; Mastaki, Jean Luc Namegabe; Baghdadi, Leila; Ferreira, Lorainne; KUHN, Marie-Luce; Cameron, Martin; Ben Slimane, Mehdi; BEN KHEDER, Sonia; Viviers, Wilma (2026)
      This book is the third volume in a forward-looking series on the future of international trade and development, and it addresses one of the most pressing questions confronting Africa today: How to convert continental ...
    • Pardon my French?
      Rutten, Gijsbert; Krogull, Andreas; Assendelft, Brenda; Puttaert, Jill (2026)
      Over the last four decades, historical sociolinguistics has developed into a mature and challenging field of study that focuses on language users and language use in the past. The social motivation of linguistic variation ...
    • The Philosophy of Julia Wedgwood
      Stone, Alison (2026)
      Julia Wedgwood (1833–1913) was a major intellectual presence in the Victorian period, yet her philosophical work has long remained overlooked. This book offers the first sustained study of her philosophy, recovering a ...
    • Rethinking Social Justice
      Karlberg, Michael; Smith, Derik (2026)
      This book offers a compelling and original rethinking of social justice at a moment of global uncertainty and transformation. Tracing the emergence and evolution of modern social justice discourse, it addresses two fundamental ...
    • Imperiales esperpentos ibéricos
      Santa María de Abreu, Pedro (2023)
      The grotesque, as a transtemporal category in its contemporary Iberian version of grotesque esperpento, is the main focus of this book. Through a comparatist perspective, we analyse the Portuguese novel As Naus (or The ...
    • Literature of (Post-)Migration
      Rosso, Marta; Sbarra, Stefania (2023)
      This volume brings together contributions from the international conference "Literatur zwischen Migration und Globalisierung. Formen der Komplexität in der deutschsprachigen Gegenwartsliteratur", which took place in May ...