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Atlas of Namibia, A Portrait of the Land and its People
• John Mendelsohn
CULTURAL PORTRAIT •
2010 •
PAPER
• 200 PAGES
In addition to a series of topographical maps of the entire country, this beautifully illustrated atlas covers Namibia's climate, geology, fauna and flora, land ownership and uses, human demography, economy and social services. Written and devised by an expert team, this is a book that is as handsome as it is informative.
(NMB19, $38.00) |
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Bradt Guide Namibia
• Chris McIntyre
GUIDEBOOK •
2011 •
PAPER
• 544 PAGES
A good overview of Namibia from the excellent series of practical, comprehensive travel guides published by Bradt, especially strong on the descriptions of individual national parks and visitor attractions. This thoroughly updated fourth edition includes all the developments in Namibia's accommodation, from guest farms and lodges to bush-camps, plus details on areas of natural interest such as the new Sperrgebiet National Park.
(NMB06, $26.99) |
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Cry, The Beloved Country
• Alan Paton
LITERATURE •
2003 •
PAPER
• 317 PAGES
The deeply moving story of Reverend Kumalo's quest for justice. First published in 1948, it is a striking, poetic tribute to the power of the individual and a trenchant indictment of Apartheid. The novel has sold more than 17 million copies worldwide.
(SAF30, $15.00) |
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Culture Smart! Botswana
• Michael Main
GUIDEBOOK •
2007 •
PAPER
• 168 PAGES
A concise and practical guide to local customs, etiquette and culture.
(SAF178, $9.95) |
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The Harmless People
• Elizabeth Marshall Thomas
CULTURAL PORTRAIT •
1989 •
PAPER
• 303 PAGES
A classic study of the Bushmen of the Kalahari, first published in 1959 and updated by the author in the 1980s. It's an account of the author's fieldwork, direct and informative, strong on the character of the people and land.
(SAF60, $15.95) |
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Lonely Planet Cape Town
• Simon Richmond
GUIDEBOOK •
2009 •
PAPER
• 236 PAGES
Geared for independent travelers, this savvy guide features color photographs and dozens of excellent maps.
(SAF27, $19.99) |
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Mrs. Pollifax on Safari
• Dorothy Gilman
LITERATURE •
1991 •
PAPER
Mild-mannered, floral-hat-wearing CIA agent Mrs. Pollifax is on the trail of an assassin targeting the president of Zambia. Told to take pictures of everyone on the safari, she is soon harassed and kidnapped by Rhodesian terrorists. The 5th in the series.
(ZMB11, $7.99) |
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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, $24.95) |
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The Old Way, A Story of the First People
• Elizabeth Marshall Thomas
BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •
2007 •
PAPER
• 384 PAGES
Marshall (Harmless People) returns after 50 years to southwest Africa and the land of her youth in this beautifully observed reprise of her classic account of the Bushmen of the Kalahari.
(SAF183, $16.00) |
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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) |
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Bradt Guide Zambia
• Chris McIntyre
GUIDEBOOK •
2012 •
PAPER
• 518 PAGES
Safari guide McIntyre's practical and detailed overview of Zambia, its history, culture, attractions and natural history with color photographs, local maps and excellent travel information. Fourth edition.
(ZMB01, $28.99) |
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