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Bradt Safari Guide Botswana •  Chris McIntyre
GUIDEBOOK • 2007 • PAPER • 502 PAGES
A personal, detailed guide to Botswana, its history, culture, attractions and natural history. With color photographs, maps and excellent travel information. This British series of guidebooks is noteworthy for its focus on culture, nature and responsible travel. It covers the Okavango Delta, Chobe, Northern Kalahari and other popular destinations in detail. (BOT18, $24.95)

The Safari Companion, A Guide to Watching African Mammals •  Richard Estes
FIELD GUIDE • 1999 • PAPER • 459 PAGES • BEST SELLER
An invaluable encyclopedic guide to Africa's mammals by a noted scientist. Estes describes 100 large African mammals: their diet, habitats and behavior. Written with the typical safari-goer in mind, and including black-and-white drawings. (AFR06, $30.00)

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 • HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE
A handsomely illustrated field guide to the birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians, insects, fish and plants of Southern Africa, all in one compact volume. It features 1,200 illustrations and short descriptions of each species, including habitat and range. With contributions by experts and good color plates. A nice overview for even the keen naturalist; it covers -- for example -- over 600 of the 900 species of birds found in the region. (SAF59, $29.95)

Cry of the Kalahari, Seven Years in Africa's Last Great Wilderness •  Mark Owens •  Delia Owens
BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR • 1985 • PAPER • 352 PAGES
A thoroughly readable version of Born Free, set in Botswana (and just as weepy about the animals). This is the book that got the Owens family thrown out of Botswana, in part because of their opposition to fencing the land (which is good for farmers but, in their opinion, bad for wildlife). 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. It's a great tale, one that has inspired several television documentaries, not to mention a sequel. (SAF13, $16.00)

Botswana Map •   Globetrotter
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A detailed map of Botswana at a scale of 1:1,600,000 with inset maps of Chobe and other national parks on the reverse. Printed on heavy coated stock One Side. 27x39 inches. (SAF07, $10.95)

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Culture Smart! Botswana •  Michael Main • GUIDEBOOK • A concise, well-illustrated and practical guide to local customs, etiquette and culture. (SAF178, $9.95)

Lonely Planet Botswana & Namibia •   Lonely Planet • GUIDEBOOK • A practical guide to Botswana and its attractions, including nearby Victoria Falls. (BOT14, $25.99)

Victoria Falls & Surrounds, The Insider's Guide •  Ian Michler • GUIDEBOOK • Loaded with local knowledge and travel tips, color photos and cultural essays, this lively guide to Victoria Falls also includes listings for nearby safari destinations in Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe. (SAF247, $20.95)

Africa, A Biography of the Continent •  John Reader • HISTORY • 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)

Lost World of the Kalahari •  Laurens van der Post • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • Originally published in 1958, this poetic book is the story of a quest to find the San people in the remote desert. It has become a classic romanticized tale of an encounter between the literate European and "noble savage": mystical, captivating and a useful record of a time. (SAF24, $21.95)

The Harmless People •  Elizabeth Marshall Thomas • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • A classic study of the Bushmen of the Kalahari, novelistic in its detail. Based on the author's fieldwork, the account is direct, informative, and strong on the character of the people and land. (SAF60, $15.95)

The Scramble for Africa •  Thomas Pakenham • HISTORY • 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, $23.99)

The Healing Land, The Bushmen and the Kalahari Desert •  Rupert Isaacson • TRAVEL NARRATIVE • A powerful account of the ancient traditions of the Kalahari Bushmen -- and the very contemporary struggle of a people who have been displaced from their land. (SAF135, $13.00)

Twenty Chickens for a Saddle •  Robyn Scott • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR • NEW • Haphazardly schooled by her free-spirited mother and left to roam the bush, Robyn Scot 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, Confessions of a Botswana Safari Guide •  Peter Allison • TRAVEL NARRATIVE • Anecdotes of wildlife and misadventure in the Okavango, the Kalahari and other destinations from a razor-witted conservationist and safari guide. (BOT29, $16.95)

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 the remarkable trek from Gabarone to the Kalahari is classic. (BOT03, $15.95)

Mortals, A Novel •  Norman Rush • LITERATURE • A dazzling novel, set among American ex-patriots in 1990s Botswana. Rush pulls off the trick of making the sprawling book both personally and politically charged. (SAF141, $15.95)

The Collector of Treasures •  Bessie Head • LITERATURE • One of Africa's greatest writers, Bessie Head writes eloquently of village life in Botswana in this collection of stories revolving around themes of family, prejudice and power. (BOT02, $14.95)

The Full Cupboard of Life •  Alexander McCall Smith • MYSTERY • The fifth episode in the ongoing adventures of Mma Ramotswe. (BOT19, $13.95)

The Miracle at Speedy Motors •  Alexander McCall Smith • LITERATURE • Ever exuberant, McCall Smith once again channels the life and world view of a certain Precious Ramotswe in this ninth installment of the endlessly pleasurable No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency. (BOT31, $13.95)

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)

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, 5-Book Boxed Set •  Alexander McCall Smith • LITERATURE • Here are the first five books in McCall-Smith's delightful series starring Mme Ramotswe and the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency, attractively packaged as a boxed set. (BOT24, $69.75)

Africa's Big Five •  Will Taylor •  Gerald Hinde •  Richard Du Toit • NATURAL HISTORY • South African photographers and naturalists teamed up for this oversize, illustrated celebration of the lion, elephant, leopard, rhino and buffalo. (AFR178, $39.95)

Botswana Safari Companion •  Alain Pons • NATURAL HISTORY • A colorful illustrated guide to wildlife, photographic opportunities and travel. There are beautiful photographs on every page, each accompanied by a caption with photography tips for travellers looking to get the most out of their cameras. (BOT28, $14.95)

Kalahari, Wild Africa •  Lorenz Fischer • NATURAL HISTORY • A spectacular collection of photographs of animals and their habitats, including the Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls and the famous savannahs. (BOT34, $65.00)

Okavango, A Journey •  Adrian Bailey •  Robin Keene-Young • NATURAL HISTORY • The South African-based team, drawing on over a decade of visits to the Okavango Delta, captures its wildlife and habitats in beautiful color photographs. (BOT26, $24.95)

Relentless Enemies: Lions and Buffalo •  Beverly Joubert •  Dereck Joubert • NATURAL HISTORY • The husband-and-wife team document two years among the lions of Botswana's Duba Plains in 100 stunning images in this companion book to a National Geographic film on the Okavango Delta. (SAF175, $40.00)

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, $22.95)

Kingdon Pocket Guide to African Mammals •  Jonathan Kingdon • FIELD GUIDE • Take it along. An artist and biologist, Kingdon provides both delightful full-color illustrations and informative text for this great guide. (EAF128, $24.95)

Newman's Birds of Southern Africa •  Kenneth Newman • FIELD GUIDE • The eighth edition of the compact field guide, our favorite for anywhere south of the Zambezi. (SAF29, $28.00)

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, $24.95)

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	Bradt Safari Guide Botswana • Chris McIntyre GUIDEBOOK • 2007 • PAPER • 502 PAGES A personal, detailed guide to Botswana, its history, culture, attractions and natural history. With color photographs, maps and excellent travel information. This British series of guidebooks is noteworthy for its focus on culture, nature and responsible travel. It covers the Okavango Delta, Chobe, Northern Kalahari and other popular destinations in detail. (BOT18, $24.95)
	The Safari Companion, A Guide to Watching African Mammals • Richard Estes FIELD GUIDE • 1999 • PAPER • 459 PAGES • BEST SELLER An invaluable encyclopedic guide to Africa's mammals by a noted scientist. Estes describes 100 large African mammals: their diet, habitats and behavior. Written with the typical safari-goer in mind, and including black-and-white drawings. (AFR06, $30.00)
	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 • HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE A handsomely illustrated field guide to the birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians, insects, fish and plants of Southern Africa, all in one compact volume. It features 1,200 illustrations and short descriptions of each species, including habitat and range. With contributions by experts and good color plates. A nice overview for even the keen naturalist; it covers -- for example -- over 600 of the 900 species of birds found in the region. (SAF59, $29.95)
	Cry of the Kalahari, Seven Years in Africa's Last Great Wilderness • Mark Owens • Delia Owens BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR • 1985 • PAPER • 352 PAGES A thoroughly readable version of Born Free, set in Botswana (and just as weepy about the animals). This is the book that got the Owens family thrown out of Botswana, in part because of their opposition to fencing the land (which is good for farmers but, in their opinion, bad for wildlife). 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. It's a great tale, one that has inspired several television documentaries, not to mention a sequel. (SAF13, $16.00)
	Botswana Map • Globetrotter MAP A detailed map of Botswana at a scale of 1:1,600,000 with inset maps of Chobe and other national parks on the reverse. Printed on heavy coated stock One Side. 27x39 inches. (SAF07, $10.95)

	Culture Smart! Botswana • Michael Main • GUIDEBOOK • A concise, well-illustrated and practical guide to local customs, etiquette and culture. (SAF178, $9.95)
	Lonely Planet Botswana & Namibia • Lonely Planet • GUIDEBOOK • A practical guide to Botswana and its attractions, including nearby Victoria Falls. (BOT14, $25.99)
	Victoria Falls & Surrounds, The Insider's Guide • Ian Michler • GUIDEBOOK • Loaded with local knowledge and travel tips, color photos and cultural essays, this lively guide to Victoria Falls also includes listings for nearby safari destinations in Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe. (SAF247, $20.95)
	Africa, A Biography of the Continent • John Reader • HISTORY • 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)
	Lost World of the Kalahari • Laurens van der Post • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • Originally published in 1958, this poetic book is the story of a quest to find the San people in the remote desert. It has become a classic romanticized tale of an encounter between the literate European and "noble savage": mystical, captivating and a useful record of a time. (SAF24, $21.95)
	The Harmless People • Elizabeth Marshall Thomas • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • A classic study of the Bushmen of the Kalahari, novelistic in its detail. Based on the author's fieldwork, the account is direct, informative, and strong on the character of the people and land. (SAF60, $15.95)
	The Scramble for Africa • Thomas Pakenham • HISTORY • 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, $23.99)
	The Healing Land, The Bushmen and the Kalahari Desert • Rupert Isaacson • TRAVEL NARRATIVE • A powerful account of the ancient traditions of the Kalahari Bushmen -- and the very contemporary struggle of a people who have been displaced from their land. (SAF135, $13.00)
	Twenty Chickens for a Saddle • Robyn Scott • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR • NEW • Haphazardly schooled by her free-spirited mother and left to roam the bush, Robyn Scot 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, Confessions of a Botswana Safari Guide • Peter Allison • TRAVEL NARRATIVE • Anecdotes of wildlife and misadventure in the Okavango, the Kalahari and other destinations from a razor-witted conservationist and safari guide. (BOT29, $16.95)
	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 the remarkable trek from Gabarone to the Kalahari is classic. (BOT03, $15.95)
	Mortals, A Novel • Norman Rush • LITERATURE • A dazzling novel, set among American ex-patriots in 1990s Botswana. Rush pulls off the trick of making the sprawling book both personally and politically charged. (SAF141, $15.95)
	The Collector of Treasures • Bessie Head • LITERATURE • One of Africa's greatest writers, Bessie Head writes eloquently of village life in Botswana in this collection of stories revolving around themes of family, prejudice and power. (BOT02, $14.95)
	The Full Cupboard of Life • Alexander McCall Smith • MYSTERY • The fifth episode in the ongoing adventures of Mma Ramotswe. (BOT19, $13.95)
	The Miracle at Speedy Motors • Alexander McCall Smith • LITERATURE • Ever exuberant, McCall Smith once again channels the life and world view of a certain Precious Ramotswe in this ninth installment of the endlessly pleasurable No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency. (BOT31, $13.95)
	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)
	The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, 5-Book Boxed Set • Alexander McCall Smith • LITERATURE • Here are the first five books in McCall-Smith's delightful series starring Mme Ramotswe and the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency, attractively packaged as a boxed set. (BOT24, $69.75)
	Africa's Big Five • Will Taylor • Gerald Hinde • Richard Du Toit • NATURAL HISTORY • South African photographers and naturalists teamed up for this oversize, illustrated celebration of the lion, elephant, leopard, rhino and buffalo. (AFR178, $39.95)
	Botswana Safari Companion • Alain Pons • NATURAL HISTORY • A colorful illustrated guide to wildlife, photographic opportunities and travel. There are beautiful photographs on every page, each accompanied by a caption with photography tips for travellers looking to get the most out of their cameras. (BOT28, $14.95)
	Kalahari, Wild Africa • Lorenz Fischer • NATURAL HISTORY • A spectacular collection of photographs of animals and their habitats, including the Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls and the famous savannahs. (BOT34, $65.00)
	Okavango, A Journey • Adrian Bailey • Robin Keene-Young • NATURAL HISTORY • The South African-based team, drawing on over a decade of visits to the Okavango Delta, captures its wildlife and habitats in beautiful color photographs. (BOT26, $24.95)
	Relentless Enemies: Lions and Buffalo • Beverly Joubert • Dereck Joubert • NATURAL HISTORY • The husband-and-wife team document two years among the lions of Botswana's Duba Plains in 100 stunning images in this companion book to a National Geographic film on the Okavango Delta. (SAF175, $40.00)
	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, $22.95)
	Kingdon Pocket Guide to African Mammals • Jonathan Kingdon • FIELD GUIDE • Take it along. An artist and biologist, Kingdon provides both delightful full-color illustrations and informative text for this great guide. (EAF128, $24.95)
	Newman's Birds of Southern Africa • Kenneth Newman • FIELD GUIDE • The eighth edition of the compact field guide, our favorite for anywhere south of the Zambezi. (SAF29, $28.00)
	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, $24.95)