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Essential Books These 4 items are available for $119, including
U.S. shipping, a 15% discount (Item no. EXSAF218)		  
Lonely Planet Southern Africa  •  Alan Murphy
GUIDEBOOK •  2010 •  PAPER  • 808 PAGES
This hefty practical guide to the nine nations of southern Africa, including Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Swaziland, Malawi, Mozambique and Lesotho, is ideal for independent travelers on a multicountry tour. (SAF121, $32.99)		   Lonely Planet Southern Africa
Africa's Big Five  •  Gerald Hinde
NATURAL HISTORY •  2005 •  HARD COVER  • 144 PAGES
South African photographers and naturalists teamed up for this oversized, illustrated celebration of the lion, elephant, leopard, rhino and buffalo. (AFR178, $39.95)		   Africa's Big Five
The Wildlife of Southern Africa, A Field Guide to the Animals and Plants of the Region  •  Vincent Carruthers  •  Kenneth Newman
FIELD GUIDE •  2008 •  PAPER  • 320 PAGES • BEST SELLER
This handsome field guide includes the birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects, fish and plants of Southern Africa, all in one compact volume. With 1,200 illustrations by a range of experts. (SAF59, $29.95)		   The Wildlife of Southern Africa, A Field Guide to the Animals and Plants of the Region
The Safari Companion  •  Richard Estes
FIELD GUIDE •  1999 •  PAPER  • 459 PAGES • BEST SELLER
An invaluable encyclopedic guide to Africa's mammals by a noted scientist. Written with the typical safari-goer in mind, this perennial bestseller includes black-and-white drawings, an overview of each group and in-depth information. (AFR06, $30.00)		   The Safari Companion



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Botswana, the Bradt Safari Guide  •  Chris McIntyre   • GUIDEBOOK  •  With comprehensive coverage of history, flora, fauna and practicalities, this third edition presents Okavango, Chobe, the Kalahari and other popular destinations in absorbing detail. (BOT18, $26.99)
 		  
Culture Smart! South Africa  •  David Holt-Biddle   • GUIDEBOOK  •  This handy guide will help you navigate local customs, etiquette and culture. (SAF169, $9.95)
 		  
Africa, A Biography of the Continent  •  John Reader   • HISTORY  •  With the ease of a practiced journalist, Reader weaves a masterful and lively tale of the continent, from ancient cultures to modern times. Both authoritative and informal, this is a splendid introduction to all of Africa. (AFR49, $18.95)
 		  
The Scramble for Africa  •  Thomas Pakenham   • HISTORY  •  Absorbing and meticulously researched, this in-depth history of the Victorian land grab in Africa includes excellent portraits of the egomaniacal personalities who overran the continent. (AFR26, $23.99)
 		  
Cry of the Kalahari, Seven Years in Africa's Last Great Wilderness  •  Mark Owens  •  Delia Owens   • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR  •  The story of a family thrown out of Botswana for its stance on conservation. While their approach to conservation is controversial, there's no doubt that the Owens are dedicated to the wildlife of southern Africa -- and are very good writers. (SAF13, $16.00)
 		  
Long Walk to Freedom  •  Nelson Mandela   • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR  •  An unpretentious tale of an extraordinary life, Mandela's autobiography is essential reading for an understanding of South Africa. His grace and his love for his country shine throughout. (SAF15, $17.99)
 		  
My Traitor's Heart  •  Rian Malan   • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR • FAVORITE  •  The Afrikaner and journalist recounts his return to his homeland just before the collapse of Apartheid. Malan grapples with the black and white heart of South Africa, drawing on the 300-year history of his family in Africa, legends of the Zulu nation and some brutally honest reporting. (SAF19, $15.00)
 		  
Twenty Chickens for a Saddle  •  Robyn Scott   • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR  •  Haphazardly schooled by her free-spirited mother and left to roam the bush, Scott writes with warmth and candor of her unconventional upbringing in Botswana, including her Grandpa Ivor (personal pilot to the first president of Botswana), physician father's work, unfortunate pets, siblings and adventures. (SAF203, $15.00)
 		  
Whatever You Do, Don't Run  •  Peter Allison   • TRAVEL NARRATIVE  •  Allison spins captivating tales of wildlife, camps and the life of a Safari guide into a hilarious, slyly informative introduction to Botswana. (BOT29, $16.95)
 		  
Blood Safari  •  Deon Meyer   • MYSTERY  •  In this suspenseful tale of murder, set in and around the game preserves of South Africa, bodyguard Martin Lemmer helps to uncover the truth in the murder of four poachers. (SAF255, $7.99)
 		  
Life & Times of Michael K  •  J.M. Coetzee   • LITERATURE  •  Coetzee sets this short, hallucinatory novel, the powerful tale of a troubled boy, in South Africa in the midst of civil war. (SAF17, $14.00)
 		  
Mating  •  Norman Rush   • LITERATURE  •  This comic novel evokes daily life in Botswana and skewers the notion of well-intentioned academics at large in the developing world. The description of a trek from Gaborone to the Kalahari is terrific. (BOT03, $16.95)
 		  
South Africa, A Traveler's Literary Companion  •  Isabel Balseiro  •  Tobias Hecht   • ANTHOLOGY  •  This diverse collection of short stories reveals South Africa through the eyes of its writers, including numerous renowned names such as Nadine Gordimer, J.M. Coetzee and Alan Paton. (SAF236, $14.95)
 		  
The Burning Shore  •  Wilbur Smith   • LITERATURE  •  An epic tale of romance, survival and daring set in Southwestern Africa (aka Namibia) by the master of South African pulp fiction. (NMB12, $8.99)
 		  
The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency  •  Alexander McCall Smith   • MYSTERY  •  The delightful introduction to Botswana's formidable female detective, evoking the cultures, customs and texture of Africa. (BOT10, $13.95)
 		  
African Safari, Into the Great Game Reserves  •  Peter and Beverly Pickford   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  With a traveler's notebook, essays and color photographs of Africa, its people, landscapes and wildlife, this dazzling photographic journey captures the adventure of Safari. (AFR260, $49.95)
 		  
The Myth of Wild Africa  •  Jonathan Adams  •  Thomas McShane   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  The authors, associated with the World Wildlife Fund, explode the romantic fallacy of an untouched continent where animals roam freely in sanctuaries. It's a no-holds-barred critique of old-style conservation in Africa. (AFR15, $29.95)
 		  
Wild at Heart  •  Peter Godwin  •  Chris Johns   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  This lush collection of full-color photographs tackles conservation, development and tradition in Southern Africa. It's a well-illustrated portrait of the region by National Geographic photographer Chris Johns and veteran journalist Peter Godwin. (SAF130, $65.00)
 		  
African Wildlife  •  James Kavanaugh   • FIELD GUIDE  •  Slip this laminated foldout guide in your pocket for quick reference in the field. (AFR109, $5.95)
 		  
Field Guide to the Mammals of Southern Africa  •  Chris Stuart   • FIELD GUIDE  •  Featuring 475 large color photographs, this compact, comprehensive guide covers all the mammals of Southern Africa in splendid detail. (SAF193, $29.95)
 		  
Kingdon Pocket Guide to African Mammals  •  Jonathan Kingdon   • FIELD GUIDE  •  An artist and biologist, Kingdon provides both delightful full-color illustrations and informative text. (EAF128, $24.95)
 		  
Newman's Birds of Southern Africa  •  Kenneth Newman   • FIELD GUIDE  •  This commemorative tenth edition celebrates the contribution of the late author, Kenneth Newman, fully revised and updated by his daughter, Vanessa Newman, to reflect the latest research, taxonomy and common names. (SAF29, $26.00)
 		  
Okavango, A Field Guide  •  Lee Gutteridge   • FIELD GUIDE  •  This comprehensive guide, featuring 3,000 color images, covers not just birds and mammals but also tracks and signs, reptiels and amphibians, insects, flowers and trees, (BOT35, $60.00)
 		  
Southern African Birds, A Photographic Guide  •  Ian Sinclair   • FIELD GUIDE  •  Lightweight and handy for the field, this pocket guide to the 265 most conspicuous birds south of the Zambezi River includes color photographs, brief descriptions and range maps. (SAF14, $15.95)
 		  
Southern African Wildlife, A Visitor's Guide  •  Mike Unwin   • FIELD GUIDE  •  A popular photographic guide to the mammals, birds, reptiles and habitats south of the Zambezi. With 300 color photographs and illuminating text. (SAF131, $26.99)
 		  
 
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