Oxford University Press publishes a diverse range of non-fiction titles, such as the recently acclaimed Oxford History of Art series, Very Short Introductions, and the Oxford Illustrated Histories.

For more of our non-fiction titles please go to our Reference Books section

Planet Narnia – The Seven Heavens in the Imagination of C. S. Lewis
Hailed as "an outstanding guide not only to Narnia , but also to Lewis's thinking as a whole" by Books and Culture and as "absorbing.
Binding: Paperback
Price: R260
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Burma/Myanmar – What Everyone Needs to Know
In the past two decades, Burma/Myanmar has become a front-page topic in newspapers across the world. This former British colony has one of the most secretive, corrupt, and repressive regimes on the planet, yet it houses a Nobel Peace Prize winner who is and in and out of house arrest.
Binding: Paperback
Price: R230
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China in the 21st Century – What Everyone Needs to Know
The need to understand this global giant has never been more pressing: China is constantly in the news, yet conflicting impressions abound. Within one generation, China has transformed from an impoverished, repressive state into an economic and political powerhouse.
Binding: Paperback
Price: R230
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The Future of Islam
John L. Esposito is one of America's leading authorities on Islam. Now, in this brilliant portrait of Islam today--and tomorrow--he draws on a lifetime of thought and research to sweep away the negative stereotypes and provide an accurate, richly nuanced, and revelatory account of the fastest growing religion in the world.
Binding: Hardback
Price: R330
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The Encyclopedia of Mammals
Hailed as 'a rare combination of learning, decent writing and knock-your-eyes-out photography' by The Times and 'an ultimate in natural history books' by the Irish Times when it was published in its first edition, this encyclopedia has become the definitive reference work on mammals for the 21st century.
Binding: Paperback
Price: R270
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The Encyclopedia of Birds
The Encyclopedia of Birds is the definitive single-volume guide to the birds of the world. Written by a team of renowned biologists and conservationists, it offers accessible coverage of every family - their form and function, distribution, diet, social behaviour, and breeding biology - giving special attention to environmental and conservation issues.
Binding: Paperback
Price: R270
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The Strange Alchemy of Life and Law
From a young age Albie Sachs played a prominent part in the struggle for justice in South Africa. As a result he was detained in solitary confinement, tortured by sleep deprivation and eventually blown up by a car bomb which cost him his right arm and the sight of an eye.
Binding: Hardback
Price: R220
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Starting your Own Business in South Africa 11e
Do you want to start and run your own business? This fully revised and updated 11th edition of South Africas best-selling business guide contains all the information you need to start, manage and sustain a profitable small business in South Africa.
Binding: Paperback
Price: R208.95
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Mandela – A Critical Life
Nelson Mandela, the first African politician to acquire a world following, remains in the 21st century an iconic figure. But what are the sources of his almost mythic appeal? And to what extent did Mandela self-consciously create the status of political hero that he now enjoys?
Binding: Paperback
Price: R150
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