Books
For years, Lisa has written hospitality and tourism textbooks used by students across Africa. These days, her work has expanded to cover new topics and audiences — from the hospitality industry to home guides and conversation books. Whether she’s explaining hygiene or asking a good question around the fire, Lisa writes with warmth, curiosity and clarity.
Campfire Conversations Series
A warm collection of 225 open-ended prompts to spark real conversation — from easy icebreakers to deeper reflections. Perfect for families, friends, couples, and groups, Connecting Questions helps people share stories, laughter, and ideas that might never come up in everyday talk. Each question invites curiosity, connection, and a touch of self-discovery — no right answers required.
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Whether you use it around a fire, at the dinner table, on a long drive, or as journal prompts, these pages make it easy to slow down and truly listen. Thoughtful, light, and full of heart — it’s conversation made simple again.
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Pull up a chair. The fire’s waiting.
A lively collection of 250 imaginative questions that spark laughter, stories, and surprising insights. From everyday choices to wild adventures, each prompt invites a simple “this or that” decision — but the real fun lies in the reasons behind it. Perfect for families, friends, classrooms, or road trips, Would You Rather? turns quick answers into real conversation.
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Whether you’re playing around a campfire, at the dinner table, or on a long drive, these pages bring people closer through curiosity, humour, and debate. Fun, thoughtful, and full of unexpected turns — it’s conversation made easy, one choice at a time.
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Pull up a chair. The fire’s waiting.
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A thought-provoking collection of 100 real-world situations that explore what it means to do the right thing. Designed for families, classrooms, and mixed groups, Moral Choices invites readers to step into the role of the decision-maker — weighing honesty, kindness, fairness, and conscience in situations with no simple answers. Each scenario opens the door to deep discussion and genuine understanding across generations.
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Play it around a fire, on a road trip, or at the dinner table — anywhere people are ready to think, listen, and talk about values that matter. Honest, human, and endlessly engaging, it’s a guide to the kind of conversation that brings people closer.
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Pull up a chair. The fire’s waiting.
Kitchen Hygiene & Safety at Home
Kitchen Hygiene and Safety at Home is a practical guide to keeping every kitchen clean, safe, and healthy. With simple explanations and easy routines, it shows how everyday actions — like handwashing, food storage, and cleaning — can prevent illness, reduce waste, and protect the people we care about most.
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Designed for families and busy households, it covers everything from germs and food spoilage to safe handling, cleaning methods, and first aid. By building good habits and avoiding common mistakes, any home can become a safer, cleaner, and more welcoming space — every day.
Pest Control in Hospitality
Unwanted pests are more than a nuisance—they threaten guest safety, food hygiene, and a hotel’s reputation. In today’s competitive industry, a single infestation can mean negative reviews, lost business, or even legal action.
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This book gives managers, supervisors, and housekeeping teams clear, practical guidance on preventing, detecting, and controlling pests in hospitality settings. From rodents and cockroaches to bed bugs and birds, it explains the principles of integrated pest management with real-world examples and case studies. The focus is on vigilance, staff training, and rapid response to protect both guests and reputation.
Author
- The Hospitality Industries Handbook on Hygiene and Safety: for South African Students and Practitioners, 3rd Juta, December 2023
- The Hospitality Industries Handbook on Nutrition and Menu Planning: for South African Students and Practitioners, revised edition. Juta, January 2013
- OBE For FET: Hospitality Generics Level 4: Nasou Via Afrika 2008
- OBE For FET: Hospitality Services Level 4: Nasou Via Afrika 2008
- OBE For FET: Hospitality Services Level 3: Nasou Via Afrika 2007
- OBE For FET: Hospitality Services Level 2: Nasou Via Afrika 2007
- The Hospitality Industries Handbook on Hygiene and Safety: for South African Students and Practitioners. Juta, November 1998.
Lead Author
- The Hospitality Industries Handbook on Hospitality Law: for South African Students and Practitioners, 4th Juta, January 2017
Contributing Author
- OBE For FET: Client Services & Human Relations Level 4: Nasou Via Afrika 2008 Contributing Author: OBE For FET: Client Services & Human Relations Level 3: Nasou Via Afrika 2007.
- OBE For FET: Operation Management Level 3: Nasou Via Afrika 2007.
Co-Author
- Legal Issues for Entrepreneurs: Juta: 2007 Co-author Peter Cumberlege.
- Grade 12 Hospitality Studies: Juta: 2007 Co-author Lee Howell.
- Grade 11 Hospitality Studies: Juta: 2006 Co-author Lee Howell.
- Grade 10 Hospitality Studies: Juta: 2005 Co-author Lee Howell.
- The Hospitality Industries Handbook on Legal Requirements. Juta, February 2004. Co-author Peter Cumberlege.
- The Hospitality Industries Handbook on Nutrition and Menu Planning. Juta, March 2002. Co-author Lientjie van Rensburg.
