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Africa
• Phyllis Martin
• Patrick O'Meara
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
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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, $20.95)
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Africa
• Michael Lewis
• John Reader
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
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An informative survey of the geography, culture and wildlife of Africa featuring 175 color photographs and accompanying text by John Reader; organized geographically.
(AFR111, $50.00)
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Africa's Vanishing Wildlife
• Chris Stuart
• NATURAL HISTORY
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Outstanding photography and text profiling wildlife found all over the continent.
(AFR43, $45.00)
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Africa, A Biography of the Continent
• John Reader
• HISTORY
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With the ease of a practiced journalist, Reader weaves a lively and masterful 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)
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African Art, An Introduction
• Frank Willett
• ART & ARCHITECTURE
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A concise, well illustrated overview of the art and culture of Africa, portraying the range of spectacular art produced throughout the ages.
(AFR18, $18.95)
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African Nights
• Kuki Gallman
• BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
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A sequel to Gallman's I dreamed of Africa, set on her ranch in Kenya.
(EAF121, $14.00)
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African Obsession, The Life and Legacy of Carl Akeley
• Penelope Bodry-Sanders
• BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
• HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE
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A biography of Carl Akeley that follows his expeditions throughout East and Central Africa, capturing his fascination with turn-of-the-century Africa..
(AFR52, $14.95)
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African Predators
• M.G.L. Mills
• Gus Mills
• Martin Harvey
• NATURAL HISTORY
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A natural history of the giant cats and other predators of Africa.
(AFR114, $39.95)
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African Silences
• Peter Matthiessen
• TRAVEL NARRATIVE
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In this narrative of Equatorial Africa, Matthiessen recounts several trips to The Gambia, Senegal, Zaire and the Congo Basin in search of rhinos, elephants and other endangered wildlife.
(WAF36, $13.00)
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African Wildlife
• Raymond Leung
• James Kavanaugh
• FIELD GUIDE
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Slip this laminated foldout guide in your pocket.
(AFR109, $5.95)
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The Africans
• David Lamb
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
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In these 17 well-written essays, news correspondent Lamb ranges throughout Africa, creating an insightful portrait of the land and especially its people.
(AFR22, $14.95)
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Arusha National Park Map
• Ma Company (Tanzania)
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A full color handsome topographic map and souvenir of Mt. Meru and Arusha National Park
(EAF106, $11.95)
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The Big Cats and Their Fossil Relatives, An Illustrated Guide to Their Evolution and Natural History
• Alan Turner
• Mauricio Anton
• NATURAL HISTORY
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A thoroughly researched guide to modern felines and their ancestors.
(BST50, $26.95)
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Bill Bryson's African Diary
• Bill Bryson
• BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
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It's slight but with all the profits going to CARE International (who sponsored Bryson's visit), this 50-page essay on Kenya has its heart in the right place. It's a diary of Bryon's week-long junket at the invitation of the poverty-fighting organization.
(AFR128, $12.00)
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Birds of East Africa
• Terry Stevenson
• John Fanshawe
• FIELD GUIDE
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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, $40.00)
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Birds of Eastern Africa, Princeton Illustrated Checklists
• Ber Van Perlo
• FIELD GUIDE
• COMING IN APRIL
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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)
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The Black Man's Burden, Africa and the Curse of the Nation-State
• Basil Davidson
• HISTORY
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An evocative work that traces the origins of Africa's independence movement, placing the continent's current political instability in a historical perspective.
(AFR92, $15.00)
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The Books of Secrets
• M.G. Vassanjii
• LITERATURE
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Intrigue, history and politics along East Africa's Swahili Coast. The many machinations of this prize-winning novel revolve around the discovery of a 1913 diary of a British colonial administrator in Dar es Salaam.
(EAF65, $15.00)
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Bradt Guide Kenya
• Claire Foottit
• GUIDEBOOK
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A personal, detailed guide to Kenya, its history, culture, attractions and natural history. With color photographs, maps and excellent travel information.
(EAF133, $21.95)
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Bradt Guide Tanzania
• Philip Briggs
• GUIDEBOOK
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A compact guide to Tanzania, its history, wildlife and major attractions, with maps, town plans and lots of practical travel information.
(EAF39, $25.95)
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Bradt Guide Zanzibar
• David Else
• Sarah Chanter
• GUIDEBOOK
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A personal, detailed guide to Zanzibar, its history, culture, attractions and natural history. With color photographs, maps and excellent travel information.
(EAF33, $21.95)
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Cats of Africa
• Anthony Hall-Martin
• FIELD GUIDE
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A gorgeously illustrated, species-by-species guide to Africa's wild cats.
(BST24, $49.95)
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Classic Hikes of the World
• Peter Pottersfield
• TRAVEL NARRATIVE
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Pottersfield features 23 treks in this beautifully illustrated volume. Each trip gets an extended photographic essay with a route description, maps and practical details.
(WLD52, $39.95)
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Cultural Atlas of Africa
• Jocelyn Murray
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
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A handsomely illustrated atlas of African history and culture with 96 outstanding maps, 250 color photographs and excellent essays.
(AFR47, $50.00)
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Darwin's Dreampond, Drama in Lake Victoria
• Tijs Goldschmidt
• NATURAL HISTORY
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A vivid account of the author's field work on the ecology and evolution of the Cichlid fiches.
(EAF53, $27.00)
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Desertion
• Abdulrazak Gurnah
• LITERATURE
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Set in Zanzibar, this novel of a troubled love affair spans sixty years and paints a vivid portrait of turn-of-the-century colonial Africa.
(EAF138, $13.95)
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Elephant Memories, Thirteen Years in the Life of an Elephant Family
• Cynthia Moss
• NATURAL HISTORY
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A tribute to the elephants in Kenya's Amboseli National Park by Cynthia Moss, founder and director of the Amboseli Elephant Research Project. Moss writes with authority and verve about her favorite creatures.
(EAF79, $19.00)
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Exploration of Africa, From Cairo to the Cape
• Ann Hugon
• EXPLORATION
• HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE
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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, $12.95)
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Explore Mount Kilimanjaro
• Jacquetta Megarry
• GUIDEBOOK
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An ingenious spiral-bound guide to the Marunga, Machame and Rongai trekking routes with foldout, color maps.
(EAF102, $15.95)
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Kilimanjaro, A Trekking Guide to Africa's Highest Mountain
• Henry Stedman
• GUIDEBOOK
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Indispensable. This enjoyable guide includes practical information, an overview of history, nature and people of the region and chapters on preparation, perils and pleasures of the trek.
(EAF107, $19.95)
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The Flame Trees of Thika
• Elsbeth Huxley
• BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
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The classic account of a young woman's life as a pioneering settler in Thika, Kenya. Huxley looks back at her intrepid parents and the home they made together in Kenya's Highlands.
(EAF24, $15.00)
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The Fossil Trail, How We Know What We Think We Know About Human Evolution
• Ian Tattersall
• SCIENCE
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A balanced, thought-provoking survey of the physical evidence for human evolution.
(ATP08, $19.95)
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Ghosts of Tsavo, Stalking the Mystery Lions of East Africa
• Philp Caputo
• TRAVEL NARRATIVE
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An account of Caputo's adventures in Tsavo National Park on the trail of some very big lions.
(EAF93, $16.00)
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The Girl Who Married a Lion and Other Tales from Africa
• Alexander McCall Smith
• LITERATURE
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McCall Smith brings together folktales, often hilarious or bizarre, which he heard as a child growing up in Zimbabwe.
(AFR141, $22.00)
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Green Hills of Africa
• Ernest Hemingway
• BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
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Hemingway paints the true story of his ramblings on safari in this classic, exquisitely written tale of hunting around Lake Manyara, which includes some of the best writing on the land itself and original pencil drawings.
(EAF25, $15.00)
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Heart of Darkness, with Congo Diary
• Joseph Conrad
• LITERATURE
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One of the century's most important works, this short story tells of the harrowing journey Marlow takes into the Belgian congo.
(AFR46, $7.95)
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Heinemann Book of Contemporary African Short Stories
• Chinua Achebe
• Lynn Innes
• ANTHOLOGY
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A single-volume introduction to the vast literature of Africa, containing stories from the past 37 years.
(AFR10, $11.95)
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Hemingway in Africa, The Last Safari
• Christopher Ondaatje
• BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
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In this illustrated account of travels in Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda, Christopher Ondaajte conjures Hemingway and his love for Africa.
(AFR139, $37.50)
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How to Draw Animals
• Judy Tatchell
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(JUV01, $4.95)
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I Married Adventure, The Lives of Osa and Martin Johnson
• Osa Johnson
• BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
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Osa Johnson's 1940 account of adventures in places she never expected to visit, including Borneo and Kenya.
(PAC110, $19.95)
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In the Dust of Kilimanjaro
• David Western
• NATURAL HISTORY
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Western writes eloquently of his immersion in the natural history and cultures of Kenya.
(EAF48, $24.00)
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The Snows of Kilimanjaro
• Ernest Hemingway
• LITERATURE
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Set in Africa, this collection of 10 prime Hemingway stories includes not just the famous title story but also "The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber," a chilling masterpiece about an American couple on a big-game safari.
(EAF26, $13.00)
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Kenya & Northern Tanzania Map
• World Mapping Project
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A clear map at a scale of 1:950,000 with parks and reserves, including Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Arusha and Samburu.
(EAF140, $9.99)
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Kenya and Tanzania Map
• Cartographia
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A colorful map of the region.
(EAF97, $12.00)
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Kilimanjaro, A Complete Trekker's Guide
• Alexander Stewart
• GUIDEBOOK
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A compact, comprehensive overview of the mountain and practical guide to Kilimanjaro treks. The section on climbing covers all the popular routes.
(EAF134, $22.95)
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Kilimanjaro, To the Roof of Africa
• David Breashears
• EXPLORATION
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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)
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The Kingdon Field Guide to African Mammals
• Jonathan Kingdon
• FIELD GUIDE
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This stunningly-illustrated, comprehensive field guide by a leading authority includes Kingdon's 480 exquisite color paintings. With information on identification, distribution, ecology and conservation of 1,100 species.
(AFR32, $47.50)
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Larger Mammals of Africa
• Pierre Dandelot
• FIELD GUIDE
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Featuring handsome color plates of all the larger mammals of Africa (including Madagascar)
(AFR61, $35.00)
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The Lions of Tsavo, Exploring the Legacy of Africa's Notorious Man-Eaters
• Bruce D. Patterson
• NATURAL HISTORY
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An engaging account of research into the lions of Tsavo -- and the notorious 1898 events where two lions ate nearly 140 workers building a bridge. Patterson, a curator at the Field Museum in Chicago, has been studying the ecology, evolution and behavior of the lions of Tsavo since 1997.
(EAF117, $24.95)
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Lonely Planet East Africa
• Hugh Finlay
• GUIDEBOOK
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This practical guide to East Africa features maps, a good overview of culture, history and nature. Covers Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Kenya and Tanzania.
(EAF81, $29.99)
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Lonely Planet Kenya
• Matt Fletcher
• Hugh Finlay
• Geoff Crowther
• GUIDEBOOK
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A practical guide to Kenya.
(EAF84, $24.99)
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Lonely Planet Swahili Phrasebook
• Lonely Planet
• LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS
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A pocket dictionary and language guide for the traveler.
(EAF96, $8.99)
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Lucy's Legacy, Sex and Intelligence in Human Evolution
• Alison Jolly
• SCIENCE
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A well-informed, popular account of what makes us human.
(AFR104, $18.95)
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The Man-Eaters of Tsavo
• John Henry Patterson
• TRAVEL NARRATIVE
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The true tale of John Henry Patterson, the Victorian adventurer who set out to build a bridge over the Tsavo River. The production of the bridge turns out to be a monumental task when two man-eating lions hunt and kill much of the work force.
(EAF80, $23.95)
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Mountaineering, The Freedom of the Hills
• The Mountaineers
• GUIDEBOOK
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The essential handbook for mountaineers, in a seventh revised edition. With chapters on outdoor fundamentals, rock, snow, ice, and alpine climbing, emergency prevention and response, the mountain environment, and gear.
(GEN267, $29.95)
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Mountains of the Mind, Adventures in Reaching the Summit
• Robert Macfarlane
• TRAVEL NARRATIVE
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A meditative account of the meaning of making it to the top, interweaving travel and philosophy.
(HML65, $14.00)
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National Audubon Society Field Guide to African Wildlife
• Peter Alden
• FIELD GUIDE
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A portable guide to the landforms, wild areas, mammals, birds, reptiles and insects of Africa, featuring contributions by experts and almost 600 color photographs.
(AFR25, $23.95)
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New Map of Kilimanjaro National Park
• Ma Company (Tanzania)
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A colorful hand-drawn topographic map.
(EAF104, $14.95)
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The Nile
• Robert O. Collins
• HISTORY
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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, $48.00)
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Nomads of the Serengeti
• Robyn Stewart
• NATURAL HISTORY
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Featuring 200 color photographs of the wildlife and landscapes of the Serengeti, with a focus on the birds, migrating herds, and predators.
(EAF149, $32.95)
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North of South, An African Journey
• Shiva Naipaul
• TRAVEL NARRATIVE
• FAVORITE
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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)
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Origins Reconsidered, In Search of What Makes Us Human
• Richard Leakey
• Roger Lewin
• SCIENCE
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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)
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Kilimanjaro Map
• ITMB
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A full-color topographic map of the mountain and surroundings at a scale of 1:62,500 with routes and huts clearly indicated.
(EAF69, $11.95)
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Out of Africa
• Isak Dinesen
• BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
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Isak Dinesen's classic tale on audio casette.
(EAF124, $15.95)
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The Peopling of Africa, A Geographic Interpretation
• James L. Newman
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
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An anthropological study of Africa, which considers, among other factors, genetics, religion, language and technology.
(AFR140, $23.00)
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Petals of Blood
• Ngugi wa Thiong'o
• LITERATURE
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In this tale of political greed and hypocrisy, first published in 1977, the Kenyan novelist follows the fate of three men suspected of murder in a small village in the highlands.
(EAF135, $15.00)
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The Remarkable Baobab
• Thomas Pakenham
• NATURAL HISTORY
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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)
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Safari Living
• Tim Beddow
• ART & ARCHITECTURE
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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)
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The Scramble for Africa
• Thomas Pakenham
• HISTORY
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A well-written, meticulously researched history of the Victorian land grab in Africa. The book includes excellent portraits of the egomaniacal personalities that overran the continent.
(AFR26, $23.95)
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Serengeti Journey, On Safari in Africa
• Gare Thompson
• NATURAL HISTORY
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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A fun and informative overview of the Serengeti and its wildlife for readers ages 4 to 8.
(EAF150, $17.90)
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The Serengeti Lion, A Study of Predator-Prey Relations
• George Schaller
• NATURAL HISTORY
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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, $45.00)
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Seven Summits
• Dick Bass
• Frank Wells
• Rick Ridgeway
• EXPLORATION
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Count-down: Aconcagua, McKinley, Kilimanjaro, Elbrus, Kosciusko, Vinson and Everest.
(EXP48, $15.99)
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The Shadow of Kilimanjaro
• Rick Ridgeway
• TRAVEL NARRATIVE
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Ridgeway recounts his walk from Mount Kilimanjaro across Tsavo National Park to the Indian Ocean in this perceptive report.
(EAF61, $17.00)
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Surrender or Starve: Travels in Ethiopia, Sudan, Somalia, and Eritrea
• Robert D. Kaplan
• TRAVEL NARRATIVE
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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, $13.95)
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Swahili Dictionary
• D.V. Perrott
• LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS
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A convenient dictionary, useful anywhere in East Africa and especially along the coast, with 14,000 entries and guide to grammar and pronunciation.
(EAF54, $15.95)
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Tanzania Map
• Nelles
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A clear, color map of Tanzania at a scale of 1:1,500,000.
(EAF08, $10.95)
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A Vanished World
• Wilfred Thesiger
• BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
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This stunning visual album of an unusually eventful life takes in Thesiger's travels and adventures in revolutionary Ethiopia and the mountains of the Hindu Kush, his time among the Marsh Arabs of Iraq, his long stint living in Northern Kenya, and his long love affair with the Empty Quarter of Oman.
(ARB56, $35.00)
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Weep Not Child
• Ngugi wa Thiong'o
• LITERATURE
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A story of the lives touched by the Kenyan Mau Mau Uprising against British colonizers in the 1950's.
(EAF136, $12.95)
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The Wisdom of the Bones, In Search of Human Origins
• Alan Walker
• Pat Shipman
• SCIENCE
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A dramatic account of the discovery, in 1984, and significance of a remarkably intact skeleton of Homo erectus in northern Kenya.
(ATP09, $15.00)
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