AA Gill is Away  •  A. A. Gill TRAVEL NARRATIVE •  2005 •  PAPER  • 307 PAGES In Britain, AA Gill is a household word, as an exceedingly popular restaurant and media critic for the Times of London. He hates to travel, but his readers love it when he does, because he so frequently comes back with a hilarious, intricately observed report. This book is a collection of those essays. The range is staggering -- included are reports from famine-plagued Sudan, Tokyo, Scotland, Tanzania and the Kalahari, and Los Angeles where he investigates the adult-film (AKA porn) industry. Gill manages to be both very funny and very moving throughout this book: no mean feat. One caveat: despite the introduction written specifically for an American audience, these essays remain very British, with a fair amount of mystifying slang. (TVL76, $14.00)
Africa  •  Phyllis Martin  •  Patrick O'Meara CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  1995 •  PAPER  • 400 PAGES African history and prehistory, popular culture, art and economics with dozens of maps, photographs and drawings. We especially liked the chapter on the contemporary map of Africa. It's all here. Pick and choose those areas that interest you. It's the most popular introductory text for undergraduate African studies courses in North America -- refreshingly free of cant and completely revised in 1995 to reflect changes in African politics. (AFR07, $20.95)
Africa  •  Michael Lewis  •  John Reader CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  2001 •  HARD COVER  • 320 PAGES An informative survey of the geography, culture and wildlife of Africa featuring 175 color photographs and accompanying text by John Reader (Africa: A Biography of the Continent). Organized geographically, it's the companion volume to an eight-hour television series by PBS and National Geographic. (AFR111, $50.00)
The Africa House, The True Story of an English Gentleman and His African Dream  •  Christina Lamb BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •  2005 •  PAPER  • 342 PAGES A vivid reconstruction of the early 20th century life of an eccentric British nobleman and his incongruent mansion in the Rhodesian bush. Richly evocative of the wildlife and people of Southern Africa. With black and white photos and maps. (ZMB9, $14.95)
Africa Map, Central and South, Madagascar 746  •  Michelin Travel Publications 2003 •  MAP A fine folded map of the central and southern regions of the continent, covering the continent south of Gabon, Congo, Uganda and Kenya at a scale of 1:4,000,000. This map is very useful for road travel. (AFR36, $11.95)
African Animal Tracks  •  Raymond Leung  •  James Kavanaugh FIELD GUIDE •  1999 •  PLASTIC CARD A fold-out, laminated pocket field guide featuring the tracks of almost 150 species with a photograph of each animal and short description. It includes too a few (happily black-and-white) drawings of dung. (AFR107, $5.95)
African Birds, An Introduction to Familiar Species  •  James Kavanaugh  •  Raymond Leung FIELD GUIDE •  2000 •  PLASTIC CARD A laminated fold-out guide illustrating almost 150 species of African birds, pocket-size and designed for quick reference in the field. (AFR108, $5.95)
African Predators  •  M.G.L. Mills  •  Gus Mills  •  Martin Harvey NATURAL HISTORY •  2001 •  HARD COVER  • 160 PAGES A natural history of the giant cats and other predators of Africa, covering evolution, behavior and conservation, and complemented by full-color photographs. (AFR114, $39.95)
African Rock Art, Paintings and Engravings On Stone  •  David Coulson  •  Alec Campbell ART & ARCHITECTURE •  2001 •  HARD COVER  • 256 PAGES • COMING IN This beautifully illustrated overview, which ranges all over the continent, includes a section on Libya's rock art. With 200 color photos and 178 black-and-white drawings. The author is founder and first director of the National Museum and Art Gallery of Botswana. (AFR136, $60.00)
African Wildlife  •  National Geographic NATURAL HISTORY •  NTSC VIDEO An overview of wildlife throughout the continent featuring National Geographic's usual meticulous attention to detail and stunning photography. (SAF52, $19.99)
African Wildlife  •  Raymond Leung  •  James Kavanaugh FIELD GUIDE •  1999 •  PLASTIC CARD A laminated foldout guide illustrating almost 150 species of African animals. This pocket guide is designed for quick reference in the field. (AFR109, $5.95)
Anatomy of a Miracle, The End of Apartheid and the Birth of the New South Africa  •  Patti Waldmeir HISTORY •  1998 •  PAPER  • 289 PAGES A vividly written account of the extraordinary transition of power from de Klerk to Mandela from an insider's point of view. Waldmeir, who had access to all the principle players, is the Johannesburg bureau chief for the Financial Times. Told with verve and an eye for detail, this book is highly recommended for anyone seeking to understand this landmark event. (SAF47, $22.95)
Animals of Africa  •  Thomas B. Allen FIELD GUIDE •  2008 •  HARD COVER  • 252 PAGES With 200 stunning color photographs and an introduction by Jane Goodall, this coffe-table book shows the animals of Africa in their natural habitats. (AFR223, $45.00)
The Big Cats and Their Fossil Relatives, An Illustrated Guide to Their Evolution and Natural History  •  Alan Turner  •  Mauricio Anton NATURAL HISTORY •  2000 •  PAPER  • 256 PAGES A thoroughly researched and accessible guide to modern felines and their prehistoric ancestors. From the sabertooth tiger to the average house cat, this far-reaching natural history finds links between present-day species and fossil evidence to form an account of the anatomy, behavior and evolution of cats. Includes almost 200 amazingly detailed drawings. (BST50, $26.95)
Birds of Africa South of the Sahara  •  Ian Sinclair  •  Peter Ryan FIELD GUIDE •  2004 •  PAPER  • 760 PAGES • COMING IN This field guide describes and illustrates all 2,100 species of birds occurring in sub-Saharan Africa, a remarkable feat. The 359 color plates, excellent range maps and brief descriptions are integrated on facing pages for easy reference. It's especially useful for those Southern African countries without their own field guides. It also covers Socotra, Pemba, and the islands in the Gulf of Guinea (It does not, however, cover Madagascar). The large color paintings are by Norman Arlott, Peter Hayman, and Alan Harris. (SAF143, $49.50)
The Black Man's Burden, Africa and the Curse of the Nation-State  •  Basil Davidson HISTORY •  1993 •  PAPER  • 355 PAGES An evocative work by one of Africa's foremost historians. Davidson compares the optimism of Africans when they finally emerged from foreign rule in the 1950s with today's continuing state of crisis, which he blames, in part, on the colonial legacy. (AFR92, $15.00)
Botswana Map  •  ITMB 2006 •  MAP A clear, colorful overview of the country for travelers, with descriptions of the national parks, at a scale of 1:1,500,000. (SAF07, $10.95)
Bradt Guide Malawi  •  Philip Briggs GUIDEBOOK •  2006 •  PAPER  • 272 PAGES This authoritative, practical travel guide gives a personal, detailed overview of Malawi, its history, culture and natural history. Includes a chapter on Lake Malawi, along with information on travel, health and safety. With photographs and maps. (SAF108, $23.95)
Bradt Guide Mozambique  •  Philip Briggs GUIDEBOOK •  2007 •  PAPER  • 272 PAGES This comprehensive guide features an overview of the history, wildlife and natural history of Mozambique along with color photographs and maps.. (SAF106, $24.99)
Cats of Africa  •  Anthony Hall-Martin FIELD GUIDE •  1998 •  HARD COVER  • 152 PAGES A species-by-species guide to Africa's wild cats, gorgeously illustrated by Paul Bosman. With range maps, conservation status and descriptions. (BST24, $49.95)
A Complicated War, The Harrowing of Mozambique  •  William Finnegan HISTORY •  1993 •  PAPER  • 325 PAGES An eyewitness historical, political and social account of Mozambique and the civil war that has ravaged the country, organized as a travelogue of sorts -- and centered around the author's own travels and interviews. Finnegan, a staff writer for the New Yorker, risked his own life as he traveled through the war-torn country, seeking first-hand accounts from the refugees whose families have been murdered by the Mozambique National Resistance. Portions of this book originally appeared in the "New Yorker." (SAF94, $26.95)
Cultural Atlas of Africa  •  Jocelyn Murray CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  1998 •  HARD COVER  • 240 PAGES This book is a handsomely illustrated atlas of African history and culture with 96 outstanding maps, 250 color photographs and excellent essays. (AFR47, $50.00)
Culture Smart! Botswana  •  Michael Main GUIDEBOOK •  2007 •  PAPER  • 168 PAGES A concise and practical guide to local customs, etiquette and culture. (SAF178, $9.95)
Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight: An African Childhood  •  Alexandra Fuller BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •  2003 •  PAPER  • 336 PAGES An affecting, candid memoir of a white girl coming of age during the Rhodesian Civil War. Fuller's parents moved from England to Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe, in the early 1970s. She's a gifted writer with a remarkable voice, capturing the realities of an ugly war and its racism from a unique point of view. (ZIM15, $14.95)
Elephant Destiny, Biography of an Endangered Species in Africa  •  Martin Meredith NATURAL HISTORY •  2004 •  PAPER  • 288 PAGES A succinct and fascinating history of the relationship between humans and the African Elephant. (AFR187, $14.95)
Eyewitness Guide South Africa  •  Eyewitness Guides GUIDEBOOK •  2007 •  PAPER  • 408 PAGES This superb guide features color photography, dozens of excellent local maps and a region-by-region synopsis of the country's attractions. Handsome, convenient and up-to-date, this is the guide to carry. (SAF138, $25.00)
Favorite African Folktales  •  Nelson Mandela LITERATURE •  2004 •  PAPER  • 240 PAGES • FAMILY A collection of tales from all over the continent, including many traditional folktales from Southern Africa. A team of expert folklorists, poets and authors transcribe the tales, each selected by Mandela. (AFR142, $13.95)
Field Guide to the Birds of Southern Africa  •  Ian Sinclair  •  Phil Hockey  •  Warwick Tarboton FIELD GUIDE •  2002 •  PAPER  • 447 PAGES With over 900 species and legions of bird watchers, Southern Africa supports as many popular bird guides as North America. Here's a comprehensive field guide by eminent ornithologist Ian Sinclair, a third edition of the popular SASOL guide. The text and 200 color plates by Peter Hayman and Norman Arlott are integrated, making this book a pleasure to use in the field. (SAF12, $35.00)
The Girl Who Married a Lion and Other Tales from Africa  •  Alexander McCall Smith LITERATURE •  2004 •  HARD COVER  • 192 PAGES McCall Smith brings together a collection of often hilarious, often bizarre folktales which he heard as a child growing up in Zimbabwe. In addition to the tales from his previous collection, Children of Wax, the best-selling author includes seven new tales from Botswana. In an interesting twist on a writer's creation, the title character of the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency provides an introduction. (AFR141, $22.00)
Globetrotter Atlas Zimbabwe  •  Globetrotter PAPER (SAF36, $12.95)
The Grass is Singing  •  Doris Lessing LITERATURE •  2000 •  PAPER  • 243 PAGES Lessing's first novel, the story of a white farm wife in Zimbabwe -- and her relationship with her African servant. An explosive topic for the times, the book is a thoughtful portrait of the country, its people and social challenges. (ZIM06, $13.95)
Green Hills of Africa  •  Ernest Hemingway BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •  1935 •  PAPER  • 295 PAGES A classic, wonderfully readable tale of hunting in the Lake Manyara area. Reissued with its original pencil drawings, Hemingway paints a real life story of his ramblings in East Africa, including portraits of the eccentric white hunter and some of the best writing ever describing the land itself. (EAF25, $15.00)
Guide to Birds of Southern Africa  •  Phil Hockey  •  Ian Sinclair FIELD GUIDE •  2005 •  PAPER  • 463 PAGES The oversized color plates, all new range maps and thoroughly updated text, cover 950 species of Southern African birds in splendid detail. Despite its larger size, illustrations, maps and text are integrated on facing pages for ease of use in the field. (SAF181, $32.95)
The Heart of the Hunter  •  Laurens van der Post CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  1980 •  PAPER  • 279 PAGES We also carry The Heart of the Hunter, a continuation of the story of Van der Post's encounters with the Bushmen in Southwestern Africa. (SAF32, $13.00)
A History of Mozambique  •  Malyn Newitt HISTORY •  1994 •  HARD COVER  • 400 PAGES A comprehensive, scholarly history of Mozambique from Portuguese trade in the 15th century to the 1980s. The last short chapter is devoted to Mozambique since independence with half the book covering Afro-Portuguese trade and feudal societies before 1891 (when modern political borders were drawn). (SAF42, $59.95)
A History of Sub-Saharan Africa  •  Robert O. Collins  •  James M. Burns HISTORY •  2006 •  PAPER  • 368 PAGES A clear, brief survey of the history and development of Africa, aimed at undergraduates and interested readers, organized thematically. With chapters on climate and geography, the rise of states and empires, the slave trade within Africa and beyond to the Americas, the European conquest, and Africa in the 20th century. (AFR174, $27.99)
Hunters and Herders of Southern Africa  •  Alan Barnard CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  1992 •  PAPER  • 379 PAGES Subtitled "A Comparative Ethnography of Khoisan Peoples, " this scholarly book looks at the environment and its influence on the cultural and social organization among San ("Bushmen"), Khokhoi ("Hottentot") and Damara of the Kalahari and surrounding areas. It looks at the culture of some of the best-known and most mythologized African peoples. Cambridge Studies in Social and Cultural Anthropology 85. (SAF67, $43.00)
Illustrated Guide to the Game Parks and Nature Reserves of Southern Africa  •  Reader's Digest FIELD GUIDE •  1990 •  HARD COVER  • 440 PAGES A comprehensive guide to 700 parks and reserves with a good overview of each region along with profiles of individual reserves. This thoroughly illustrated resource also includes a key to common plants, insects, reptiles, fishes, birds, and mammals. With excellent maps. (SAF02, $30.00)
In Search of Remarkable Trees, On Safari in Southern Africa  •  Thomas Pakenham NATURAL HISTORY •  2007 •  HARD COVER  • 208 PAGES Pakenham combines his interests as a historian (The Scramble for Africa), adventurer (The Mountains of Rasselas) and arborist (Meetings with Remarkable Trees) in this illustrated account of his journeys in search of spectacular, old and amazing baobobs, jacarandas and other noteworthy sylva of South Africa, Namibia and Botswana. (SAF195, $45.00)
In the Footsteps of Eve, The Mystery of Human Origins  •  Lee R. Berger SCIENCE •  2001 •  PAPER  • 336 PAGES Berger challenges the orthodoxy on a critical point of debate in the field of paleoanthropology. Based on an important find he made in 1997 -- the oldest footprint of a modern human ever found -- he claims that humans evolved near the Cape of Good Hope, rather than in East Africa as convention holds. With black-and-white photographs and illustrations. (ATP10, $14.00)
Journeys With Flies  •  Edwin Wilmsen TRAVEL NARRATIVE •  1999 •  HARD COVER  • 168 PAGES An impressionist account of field work and travels among the Zhu, Mbanduru and Tswana people of the Kalahari culled from the author's journals. It's a short, personal book that complements Wilmsen's published field work. (SAF69, $22.00)
The Kingdon Field Guide to African Mammals  •  Jonathan Kingdon FIELD GUIDE •  1997 •  PAPER  • 476 PAGES An authoritative, beautifully illustrated guide. It features identification, classification and species information for all known African mammals, including many newly discovered species. Written by one of the foremost authorities on African mammals, this concise guide provides full information on identification, distribution, ecology and conservation status on more than 1,100 species. It includes 480 outstanding color illustrations by the author and 280 maps. (AFR32, $47.50)
Kruger National Park Map  •  new holland 2006 •  MAP A map of the park at a scale of 1:200,000 with area maps of points of interest at greater detail. (SAF163, $8.95)
Land Filled With Flies, A Political Economy of the Kalahari  •  Edwin Wilmsen HISTORY •  1990 •  PAPER  • 402 PAGES A comprehensive, scholarly review of the Zhu people by an anthropologist who worked in the region from 1973 to 1994, this book overturns the romantic myths of the San-speaking hunters and gatherers of Southern Africa living in splendid isolation. Wilmsen has also written an impressionist account of his years in Southern Africa, "Journeys With Flies" (SAF69). It's a detailed, monumental study of the social relations, diet, work and land use by the San societies of Botswana and Namibia, an especially important work given the long-held western notions of the "Bushman." (SAF68, $32.50)
Living Fossil, The Story of the Coelacanth  •  Keith Stewart Thomson NATURAL HISTORY •  1992 •  PAPER  • 256 PAGES Thomson relates the remarkable discovery of the long-thought-extinct fossil fish in the deep waters of the Mozambique channel and Comoros Islands. It's a great story and engaging account of the biology and conservation of a living fossil. (BST09, $9.95)
The Living Planet in Crisis  •  Francesca T. Grifo  •  Joel Cracraft NATURAL HISTORY •  1999 •  PAPER  • 394 PAGES A collection of papers on the science, sociology and policy of biodiversity by leading scholars. The book is the result of a 1995 American Museum of Natural History conference of the same name. (SAF134, $35.00)
Lonely Planet South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland  •  Lonely Planet GUIDEBOOK •  2006 •  PAPER  • 680 PAGES A comprehensive practical guide to South Africa geared for independent travelers. (AFR44, $25.99)
Malawi Map  •  ITMB 2000 •  MAP A full color map for travelers at a scale of 1:900,000. (SAF120, $10.95)
Mandela & de Klerk  •  Inge Sargent LITERATURE •  1997 •  DVD A tevision docu-drama starring Sydney Poitier the jailed hero and Michael Caine as de Klerk, filmed on location in South Africa and at Robbin Island. The film dramatizes the end of Apartheid. DVD (SAF51, $9.98)
Mating  •  Norman Rush LITERATURE •  1992 •  PAPER  • 480 PAGES Winner of the National Book Award in 1991, this is the tale of a white woman on a quest in the Kalahari. Rush creates a bizarre world centered on a Utopian community in the Kalahari, where a charismatic man offers sanctuary to fallen women. A strong-minded American social scientist journeys through the desert to find this man, falls in love with him and engages in endless philosophical babble. This comic novel manages to evoke daily life in Botswana -- and skewers the notion of well-intentioned academics at large in the developing world. The description of the remarkable trek from Gabarone to the Kalahari is classic. (BOT03, $15.95)
Mortals, A Novel  •  Norman Rush LITERATURE •  2004 •  PAPER  • 736 PAGES A dazzling novel from the National Book Award-winning author of Mating, set among American ex-patriots in 1990s Botswana. Rush pulls off the trick of making the sprawling book (note the page count!) both personally and politically charged. (SAF141, $15.95)
Mozambique Map  •  ITMB MAP A folded, full-color map of Mozambique designed for travelers at a scale of 1:1,900,000. (SAF144, $10.95)
Namibia Map  •  International Travel Maps 2001 •  MAP A travelers map of Namibia at the excellent scale of 1:1,200,000 with contour lines and elevation, roads and railways, mileage, latitude and longitude, national parks and points of interest. (SAF06, $12.95)
National Audubon Society Field Guide to African Wildlife  •  Peter Alden FIELD GUIDE •  1995 •  PAPER  • 988 PAGES A compact introduction to the landforms, wild areas, mammals, birds, reptiles and insects of Africa, featuring contributions by experts and almost 600 color photographs. Most of the book is a field guide to commonly encountered birds, mammals and other creatures of the African continent. (AFR25, $23.95)
National Geographic Expedition Journal  •  National Geographic JOURNAL •  2000 •  HARD COVER  • 192 PAGES A deluxe leather-bound travel journal featuring heavyweight blank paper and 90 vintage photographs from the National Geographic archives. (GEN157, $24.00)
The Peopling of Africa, A Geographic Interpretation  •  James L. Newman CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  1997 •  PAPER  • 252 PAGES An anthropological study of Africa, which considers, among other factors, genetics, religion, language and technology. With 50 maps. (AFR140, $18.00)
A Photographic Guide to Sea Fishes of Southern Africa  •  Elst, Rudy  •  King,Dennis FIELD GUIDE •  2007 •  PAPER  • 144 PAGES A shirt pocket guide for anglers and divers to 268 species, each with range map, photographs and description, of sharks, rays and bony fishes. (SAF192, $12.00)
Places in the Sand  •  Margaret Courtney-Clarke ART & ARCHITECTURE •  1997 •  HARD COVER  • 144 PAGES A beautifully produced collection of color photographs of the Namibian desert landscape by the noted photographer. (NMB09, $45.00)
The Power of One  •  Bryce Courtenay LITERATURE •  1996 •  PAPER  • 518 PAGES This riveting novel tells of the coming-of-age of a six-year-old English boy in South Africa during the darkest days of largely pro-Nazi South Africa. It's an inspirational story with a great sense of time and place, combining strong characters, stunning locales and serious social issues. Based on the author's own experiences as a child. (SAF26, $14.95)
Reflections of Elephants  •  Dereck & Beverly Joubert NATURAL HISTORY •  1994 •  NTSC VIDEO A documentary by the team of Dereck and Beverly Joubert. (AFR121, $19.95)
The Remarkable Baobab  •  Thomas Pakenham NATURAL HISTORY •  2004 •  HARD COVER  • 144 PAGES It was inevitable that Pakenham, an historian of Africa with a penchant for the world's most striking and bizarre trees, would discover the baobab. In this followup to Remarkable Trees of the World and Meetings with Remarkable Trees, he focuses on the tremendous, twisted boabab trees of Africa, Madagascar and Australia. Of the world's eight species, six are found in Madagascar. With 60 large-format color photographs. (NAT71, $19.95)
Rough Guides Africa 25 Ultimate Experiences  •  Rough Guides GUIDEBOOK •  2007 •  PAPER  • 80 PAGES Subtitled Make the Most of Your Time on Earth, these colorful pocket guides, 25 in all, published in celebration of the 25th anniversary of Rough Guides, celebrate remarkable, not-to-be-missed things to do and places to go, certain to inspire. With an appendix including, for example, excellent reading and some practicalities, these teasers might just help you choose the next trip. As a celebration of Rough Guides, their scope and personality, they can't be beat. (AFR196, $5.99)
Shaka Zulu  •  E. A. Ritter HISTORY •  1986 •  NTSC VIDEO  • 416 PAGES Made as a mini-series for British audiences by the South African director William Faure, this is the sweeping story of the Zulu nation's rise to power and especially of its warrior-king Shaka Zulu. (SAF54, $14.98)
Smither's Mammals of Southern Africa, A Field Guide  •  Peter Apps FIELD GUIDE •  2000 •  PAPER  • 364 PAGES An authoritative, handsomely illustrated guide by a panel of experts, thoroughly revised and expanded for this 10th anniversary edition. (SAF194, $29.95)
South Africa Map  •  Rough Guide 2005 •  MAP This handy double-sided travel map of South Africa published by the World Mapping Project and printed on water and tear-resistant paper. Scale 1:1,700,000. (SAF28, $9.99)
South Africa Travel Map  •  Globetrotter MAP A clear, double-sided map of South Africa at a scale of 1:2,400,000. It features inset maps of Cape Town, Durban, the Garden Route, Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, KwaZulu-Natal Arrea and Pretoria on the reverse. With an index of place names, (SAF09, $8.95)
South Africa, A Narrative History  •  Frank Welsh HISTORY •  1998 •  HARD COVER  • 648 PAGES Following the region from the settlement of Cape Town to post-Apartheid politics, this sweeping narrative takes in the complex history of South Africa, including portraits of key figures such as the Zulu chief Shaka, Cecil Rhodes, Nelson Mandela and lesser-known modern leaders. From the 17th-century Dutch decision to exploit slave labor to the terrible history of the diamond mines and crueler aspects of Apartheid, this opinionated history is an excellent guide to understanding the country. (SAF57, $35.00)
Southern Africa  •  Hildebrand MAP For an overview of the region, we recommend this practical and clear Hildebrand Regional Map of Southern Africa at a scale of 1:2,500,000. (SAF05, $14.95)
The Tree Where Man Was Born  •  Peter Matthiessen TRAVEL NARRATIVE •  1972 •  PAPER  • 430 PAGES A vivid portrait of East Africa, enthralling in its masterful detail on nature and daily life. Matthiessen ranges from prehistory to modern East Africa, circa 1961, deftly combining the finest of nature writing and sensitive commentary on social and political history. In this far-ranging book, we travel with him to Maasailand, Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania, the Kenyan Highlands and out into the bush to witness the animals. It's an enduring classic, fully as interesting today as when it was first published by the "New Yorker" in 1972. (EAF27, $17.00)
Two Oceans: A Guide to the Marine Life of Southern Africa  •  GM Branch FIELD GUIDE •  2008 •  PAPER  • 360 PAGES A comprehensive photographic field guide to the intertidal and shallow water invertebrates, fishes, seaweeds, reptiles, birds and mammals. Geared for SCUBA divers, it covers 1,400 species. (SAF205, $33.95)
Ulendo, Travels of a Naturalist In and Out of Africa  •  Archie Carr BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •  1993 •  PAPER  • 303 PAGES A memoir of scientific adventures on his home turf in Florida and off in the bush of Malawi and Zambia, this book, by the great Archie Carr, combines good writing with plenty of wit, insight and scientific rigor. (SAF46, $19.95)
Vegetation of Southern Africa  •  R. M. Cowling NATURAL HISTORY •  2004 •  PAPER  • 649 PAGES A comprehensive survey of the habits, climatic and geological setting, evolution and types of vegetation in Southern Africa by a team of scholars. Geared for professionals, the book includes chapters on fynbos and other distinctive biomes of the region. With 134 line diagrams, 123 blac-and-white photographs and 106 tables. (SAF159, $90.00)
The Washing of Spears  •  Donald R. Morris HISTORY •  1998 •  PAPER  • 692 PAGES A sprawling chronicle of the Zulu nation and particularly of the war of 1879. (SAF49, $23.00)
The Wildlife of Southern Africa  •  William Branch  •  Chris Stuart  •  Tilde Stuart  •  Warwick Tarboton FIELD GUIDE •  2006 •  PAPER  • 520 PAGES Geared for travelers, this compact guide features color illustrations of commonly encountered birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians of Southern Africa. (SAF171, $27.95)
The Wildlife of Southern Africa, The Larger Illustrated Guide to the Animals and Plants of the Region  •  Vincent Carruthers FIELD GUIDE •  2008 •  PAPER  • 320 PAGES This new, larger format edition of the best-selling and well-known The Wildlife of Southern Africa -- A Field Guide to the Animals and Plants of the Region is designed to provide an even more user-friendly manual, with larger text and bigger, clearer images. (SAF215, $31.00)
The Zambesi Expedition, To the Zambesi River and Its Tributaries  •  David Livingstone EXPLORATION •  2001 •  PAPER  • 433 PAGES The original account of Livingstone's journey on the Zambezi. It's a sympathetic portrait of African peoples, rich in nature, culture and politics. Subtitled "Dr. Livingstone's Expedition to the Zambesi River and Its Tributaries: and of the Discovery of the Lakes Shirwa and Nyassa (1858-1864)." (SAF136, $25.95)
Zambia Map  •  ITMB 2006 •  MAP Designed for the traveler this tinted map at a scale of 1:1,500,000 features highlights of Zambian history, geography and a rainfall chart. (ZMB03, $10.95)
Zimbabwe Map  •  Globetrotter 1995 •  MAP A clear map of Zimbabwe at a scale of 1:1,100,000. On the reverse are more detailed maps of national parks and tourist regions, as well as maps of major city centers. (SAF08, $10.95)
Zulu Wilderness, Shadow and Soul  •  Ian Player BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •  1998 •  PAPER  • 320 PAGES A celebration and tribute to Magquba Ntombela -- a formidable Zulu chief, storyteller and game warden who the author met in South Africa in 1952. Ian Player, a veteran conservationist and warden, was a young man when he met the Zulu elder and, against tremendous odds, the two formed a lifelong bond. In this heartfelt memoir, Player touches on many themes including the Ndumu and Mfolozo game reserves where the two worked, Zulu and apartheid history, conservation and wilderness values. (SAF107, $21.95)