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Africa

Africa


by Phyllis Martin | Patrick O'Meara

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 1995
  • PAPER
  • 400 PAGES

African history and prehistory, popular culture, art and economics -- it's all here in the most popular introductory text for undergraduate African studies courses in North America. With maps, photographs and drawings. (AFR07, $26.00)

Africa

Africa


by Michael Lewis | John Reader

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2001
  • HARD COVER
  • 320 PAGES
  • OUT OF PRINT

Published by National Geographic, this informative survey of the geography, culture and wildlife of Africa features 175 color photographs and accompanying text by John Reader. (AFR111, $50.00)

African Predators


by 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. (AFR114, $39.95)

African Voices, African Lives: Personal Narratives from a Swahili Village

African Voices, African Lives: Personal Narratives from a Swahili Village


by Patricia Caplan

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 267 PAGES

An enormously detailed ethnographic portrait of life on the Swahili coast, including Mafia Island, based on the author's interviews, encounters and research over several decades. (EAF88, $43.95)

African Wildlife

African Wildlife


by James Kavanaugh

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 1999
  • PLASTIC CARD

Slip this laminated foldout guide in your pocket for quick reference in the field. (AFR109, $5.95)

Ancestral Passions, The Leakey Family and the Quest for Humankind's Beginnings

Ancestral Passions, The Leakey Family and the Quest for Humankind's Beginnings


by Virginia Morell

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 1996
  • PAPER
  • 640 PAGES

A biography of the Leakey family, documenting their discoveries and their vast contributions to the field of paleontology. The Leakeys have been instrumental in tracing human origins to East Africa. (EAF76, $38.95)

Arusha National Park Map

Arusha National Park Map


by Ma Company (Tanzania)

  • 1997
  • MAP

A full color handsome topographic map and souvenir of Mt. Meru and Arusha National Park (EAF106, $14.95)

Birds of East Africa

Birds of East Africa


by Terry Stevenson | John Fanshawe

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 602 PAGES

Compact and comprehensive, this guide to 1,388 species of birds in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi features 286 excellent color plates, range maps and notes on habitats and conservation. A veteran tour leader, co-author Stevenson lives in Kenya. (EAF92, $39.50)

Birds of Eastern Africa, Princeton Illustrated Checklists

Birds of Eastern Africa, Princeton Illustrated Checklists


by Ber Van Perlo

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 302 PAGES

This handy guide illustrates and briefly describes most East African birds. A remarkably small book, featuring 96 color plates, 1,487 species -- and essential information for quick reference in the field. (EAF40, $29.95)

Birds of Kenya and Northern Tanzania

Birds of Kenya and Northern Tanzania


by Dale Zimmerman | Donald Turner | David Pearson

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 576 PAGES

Ideal for the Serengeti, this field guide features 124 stunning color plates. (FG39, $35.00)

Black Mischief

Black Mischief


by Evelyn Waugh

  • LITERATURE
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 312 PAGES

Waugh's devilish third novel, a send up of British colonial Africa and home-grown potentates on the fictional island of Anzania (which is based on Zanzibar). (AFR20, $14.99)

Bones of Contention, Controversies in the Search for Human Origins

Bones of Contention, Controversies in the Search for Human Origins


by Roger Lewin

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 366 PAGES

Lewin, a science writer who has worked with Richard Leakey, offers an engaging account of the issues, debates and personalities in paleoanthropology. (ATP05, $30.00)

Bradt Guide Sudan

Bradt Guide Sudan


by Paul Clammer

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 288 PAGES

A practical guide in the popular Bradt series, noted for publishing travel guides to remote and little-visited destinations. (AFR152, $25.99)

Bradt Guide Sudan

Bradt Guide Sudan


by Paul Clammer

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 288 PAGES

A practical guide in the popular Bradt series, noted for publishing travel guides to remote and little-visited destinations. (AFR152, $25.99)

Bradt Guide Zanzibar

Bradt Guide Zanzibar


by David Else | Sarah Chanter

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 352 PAGES

A personal, detailed guide to Zanzibar, its history, culture, attractions and natural history. With color photographs, maps and excellent travel information. (EAF33, $23.99)

Captain Sir Richard Burton, A Biography


by Edward Rice

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 688 PAGES

A splendid, absorbing account of the Victorian explorer. (AFR99, $27.50)

Cultural Atlas of Africa

Cultural Atlas of Africa


by Jocelyn Murray

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 1998
  • HARD COVER
  • 240 PAGES
  • OUT OF PRINT

A handsomely illustrated atlas of African history and culture with 96 outstanding maps, 250 color photographs and excellent essays. (AFR47, $50.00)

Desertion


by Abdulrazak Gurnah

  • LITERATURE
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 272 PAGES

Set in Zanzibar, this novel of a troubled love affair spans sixty years, painting a vivid portrait of turn-of-the-century colonial Africa. (EAF138, $13.95)

Exploration of Africa, From Cairo to the Cape

Exploration of Africa, From Cairo to the Cape


by Ann Hugon

  • EXPLORATION
  • 1993
  • PAPER
  • 173 PAGES
  • OUT OF PRINT

This jewel of a book chronicles the 19th-century exploration of Africa with hundreds of contemporary paintings and prints, brief chapters on the expeditions, and a very useful chronology. Livingstone, Burton and others are featured in a series of journal excerpts. (AFR03, $15.95)

Explore Mount Kilimanjaro

Explore Mount Kilimanjaro


by Jacquetta Megarry

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 96 PAGES

An ingenious, water resistant, spiral-bound guide to the Marunga, Machame and Rongai trekking routes with foldout, color maps. (EAF102, $15.95)

The Fossil Trail, How We Know What We Think We Know About Human Evolution


by Ian Tattersall

  • SCIENCE
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 352 PAGES

This balanced and thought-provoking survey examines how significant fossil finds and new theories have been used by scientists to trace the path of human evolution. (ATP08, $29.95)

Ghosts of Tsavo, Stalking the Mystery Lions of East Africa


by Philp Caputo

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 275 PAGES
  • OUT OF PRINT

An account of Caputo's adventures in Tsavo National Park on the trail of some very big lions. (EAF93, $16.00)

The Girl Who Married a Lion and Other Tales from Africa

The Girl Who Married a Lion and Other Tales from Africa


by Alexander McCall Smith

  • LITERATURE
  • 2004
  • HARD COVER
  • 192 PAGES

McCall Smith brings together folktales, often hilarious or bizarre, which he heard as a child growing up in Zimbabwe. (AFR141, $22.00)

Hemingway in Africa, The Last Safari

Hemingway in Africa, The Last Safari


by Christopher Ondaatje

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 2004
  • HARD COVER
  • 240 PAGES

In this illustrated account of travels in Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda, Christopher Ondaatje conjures Hemingway and his love for Africa. (AFR139, $37.50)

Human Origins, The Search for Our Beginnings

Human Origins, The Search for Our Beginnings


by Thomas Herbert | Paul Bahn

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 1995
  • PAPER
  • 159 PAGES

A compacty overview of human origins and culture in the "discoveries" series. (NAT44, $15.95)

I Dreamed of Africa

I Dreamed of Africa


by Kuki Gallman

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 315 PAGES

This bestseller is a highly personal account of tragedy and magic in Kenya. Italian-born Gallman tells of her move to Ol Ari Nyiro, a ranch set in the highland plain in the shadow of Mount Kenya. (EAF23, $17.00)

In the Dust of Kilimanjaro

In the Dust of Kilimanjaro


by David Western

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 250 PAGES

Published in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Kenya Wildlife Service and written by its former director, Western writes eloquently of his immersion in the natural history and cultures of Kenya. (EAF48, $35.00)

In the Shadow of Man

In the Shadow of Man


by Jane Goodall | Stephen Jay Gould | David A. Hamburg

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 416 PAGES

Goodall's popular account of her early years among the chimps at Gombe Stream Reserve includes 80 photographs by Hugo van Lawick. This book, which is followed by "Through a Window," tells the story of her early years with the chimps and her monumental discoveries concerning primate behavior. (EAF74, $15.95)

Into Africa, The Epic Adventures of Stanley and Livingstone

Into Africa, The Epic Adventures of Stanley and Livingstone


by Martin Dugard

  • EXPLORATION
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 340 PAGES

A nicely paced tale of the Scottish explorer and Stanley's headline-grabbing efforts to locate him. Dugard has done his homework well, drawing on a wide variety of sources to paint a lively and nuanced portrait of the two men. (AFR130, $15.95)

Into Africa, With a New Postcript

Into Africa, With a New Postcript


by Craig Packer

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1996
  • PAPER
  • 292 PAGES

Packer writes of a year in the field, from studying primates at Gombe to the lions of the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater. (EAF77, $27.50)

Investigating Olduvai, Archaeology of Human Origins

Investigating Olduvai, Archaeology of Human Origins


by Jeanne Septis

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 1997
  • AUDIO CD

A CD-Rom created for University students to explore the FLK-Zinj fossil site at Olduvai, with separate sections for data, analysis and investigation. (EAF90, $39.95)

Kenya and Tanzania Map


by Cartographia

  • 1999
  • MAP

A colorful map of the region. (EAF97, $12.00)

Kilimanjaro, The Great White Mountain of Africa

Kilimanjaro, The Great White Mountain of Africa


by Muhammed Amin | David Pluth | Graham Mercer

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2006
  • HARD COVER
  • 192 PAGES
  • OUT OF PRINT

A magnificently illustrated, detailed account of Africa's highest mountain, its exploration, history and nature, featuring 150 color photographs. (EAF103, $60.00)

Kilimanjaro, To the Roof of Africa

Kilimanjaro, To the Roof of Africa


by David Breashears

  • EXPLORATION
  • 2002
  • DVD

This strikingly beautiful celebration of Kilimanjaro, originally presented in IMAX theatres, focuses on the history, nature and beauty of the mountain along with the experiences of the trekkers. (EAF112, $19.99)

The Kingdon Field Guide to African Mammals

The Kingdon Field Guide to African Mammals


by Jonathan Kingdon

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 476 PAGES
  • OUT OF PRINT

This stunningly-illustrated, comprehensive field guide by a leading authority includes Kingdon's 480 exquisite color paintings. (AFR32, $49.50)

The Lake Regions of Central Africa


by Richard Francis Burton

  • EXPLORATION
  • 1995
  • PAPER
  • 572 PAGES

Burton's account of exploration between Zanzibar and Lake Tanganyika. (AFR98, $16.95)

Lonely Planet Swahili Phrasebook

Lonely Planet Swahili Phrasebook


by Lonely Planet

  • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 259 PAGES

A pocket phrasebook, dictionary and language guide for the traveler to East Africa. (EAF96, $8.99)

Lucy's Legacy, Sex and Intelligence in Human Evolution


by Alison Jolly

  • SCIENCE
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 528 PAGES

A well-informed, popular account of what makes us human. (AFR104, $18.95)

The Myth of Wild Africa

The Myth of Wild Africa


by Jonathan Adams | Thomas McShane

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1996
  • PAPER
  • 290 PAGES

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)

National Audubon Society Field Guide to African Wildlife

National Audubon Society Field Guide to African Wildlife


by Peter Alden

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 1995
  • PAPER
  • 988 PAGES

This comprehensive photo guide covers 850 birds, mammals and reptiles of Africa. With range maps and a good country-by-country overview of habitats and parks. (AFR25, $24.95)

New Map of Kilimanjaro National Park

New Map of Kilimanjaro National Park


by Ma Company (Tanzania)

  • 1998
  • MAP

A colorful hand-drawn topographic map. (EAF104, $14.95)

The Nile

The Nile


by Robert O. Collins

  • HISTORY
  • 2002
  • HARD COVER
  • 384 PAGES

Collins draws on a lifetime of study and travel in this authoritative overview of the geography and history of the 4,000-mile-long river. (AFR129, $52.00)

North of South, An African Journey

North of South, An African Journey


by Shiva Naipaul

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 1979
  • PAPER
  • 349 PAGES
  • FAVORITE

A sharp portrait of Africa, circa 1979. A brilliant and provocative observer, Naipaul meditates on the various peoples he encounters in Kenya, Tanzania and Zambia. The best, most insightful thing we've read about race relations in Africa. (EAF28, $16.00)

Origins Reconsidered, In Search of What Makes Us Human

Origins Reconsidered, In Search of What Makes Us Human


by Richard Leakey | Roger Lewin

  • SCIENCE
  • 1993
  • PAPER
  • 400 PAGES

A personal account of hominid evolution, looking back at the evidence and conclusions from the original 1977 book "Origins," augmented with a thoughtful consideration of what makes us human. (ATP07, $17.95)

Out of Africa

Out of Africa


by Isak Dinesen

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 1985
  • PAPER
  • 466 PAGES
  • FAVORITE

The perennially best-selling tale of a naive young woman who leaves Denmark for East Africa, Dinesen's autobiography draws us into life on a struggling coffee plantation. It's a moving story inspired by a love for Kenya and its people. Includes the novella Shadows on the Grass. (EAF22, $15.00)

The Peopling of Africa, A Geographic Interpretation


by James L. Newman

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 252 PAGES

An anthropological study of Africa, which considers, among other factors, genetics, religion, language and technology. (AFR140, $26.00)

The Remarkable Baobab

The Remarkable Baobab


by Thomas Pakenham

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2004
  • HARD COVER
  • 144 PAGES

A celebration of the tremendous, twisted baobabs of Africa, Madagascar and Australia. The 60 large-format color photographs show that the Baobab is indeed remarkable. (NAT71, $19.95)

Safari Living


by Tim Beddow

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2006
  • HARD COVER
  • 168 PAGES

Beddow captures the beauty and setting of lodges and camps, highland estates and coast retreats in 100 color photos in this handsome overview of architecture and interior design in East Africa. (EAF147, $16.95)

The Scramble for Africa

The Scramble for Africa


by Thomas Pakenham

  • HISTORY
  • 1992
  • PAPER
  • 738 PAGES

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)

Serengeti Journey, On Safari in Africa

Serengeti Journey, On Safari in Africa


by Gare Thompson

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2006
  • HARD COVER
  • 48 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

A fun and informative overview of the Serengeti and its wildlife for readers ages 4 to 8. (EAF150, $17.90)

The Serengeti Lion, A Study of Predator-Prey Relations

The Serengeti Lion, A Study of Predator-Prey Relations


by George Schaller

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 494 PAGES

A classic study in field biology and winner of the National Book Award, this book is the result of Schaller's long-term study of the ecology of the Serengeti lion. (EAF13, $30.00)

Serengeti, The Eternal Beginning

Serengeti, The Eternal Beginning


by Boyd Norton

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2011
  • HARD COVER
  • 288 PAGES

Featuring 250 exquisite color photographs alongside Norton's firsthand accounts of travels in Serengeti National Park, Kenya's Masai Mara, and Ngorongoro over a decades-long career. (EAF378, $35.00)

The Shadow of Kilimanjaro

The Shadow of Kilimanjaro


by Rick Ridgeway

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 288 PAGES

Ridgeway recounts his walk from Mount Kilimanjaro across Tsavo National Park to the Indian Ocean in the company of Iain Allan (and an armed guard). It's a perceptive overview of Kenya, its wildlife and conservation by an appreciative observer. (EAF61, $18.99)

Surrender or Starve: Travels in Ethiopia, Sudan, Somalia, and Eritrea

Surrender or Starve: Travels in Ethiopia, Sudan, Somalia, and Eritrea


by Robert D. Kaplan

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 240 PAGES

Robert Kaplan, the prolific journalist and author of Balkan Ghosts, travelled through Ethiopia, Sudan, Somalia and Eritrea for this illuminating travelogue examining the culture, religion, and politics of the region. (AFR155, $15.95)

The Ukimwi Road: From Kenya to Zimbabwe

The Ukimwi Road: From Kenya to Zimbabwe


by Dervla Murphy

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 1995
  • HARD COVER
  • 276 PAGES
  • OUT OF PRINT

An award-winning travel writer on a 3,000-mile adventure from Kenya to Zimbabwe. (AFR01, $22.95)

 

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