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Bradt Guide Namibia •  Chris McIntyre
GUIDEBOOK • 2007 • PAPER • 524 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. With color plates scattered throughout, dozens of local sketch maps and excellent travel information. (NMB06, $26.99)

Namibia Space •  Julienne du Toit
NATURAL HISTORY • 2006 • PAPER • 192 PAGES
This collection of photographs and essays, published by Struik in South Africa, showcases the diversity of the landscapes, wildife and culture of Namibia. (NMB16, $22.95)

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 • BEST SELLER • 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 2,000 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)

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)

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)

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

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)

Picturing Bushmen, The Denver African Expedition of 1925 •  Robert James Gordon • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • This book documents the 1925 expedition to Etosha in search of the "Bushman," featuring extraordinary images of the Heikum people and insight into how Westerners have traditionally romanticized the exotic. (NMB05, $24.95)

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, $23.95)

Places in the Sand •  Margaret Courtney-Clarke • ART & ARCHITECTURE • A beautifully produced collection of color photographs of the Namibian desert landscape by the noted photographer. (NMB09, $45.00)

Sands of Silence, On Safari in Namibia •  Peter Hathaway Capstick • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR • With its color photography and anachronistic enthusiasm for gun-toting safaris, this book is classic Capstick: a first-person account of adventure on safari in Namibia. It is also an insightful look at the country, its people and wildlife. (NMB03, $35.00)

Traversa, A Solo Walk Across Africa from the Skeleton Coast to the Indian Ocean •  Fran Sandham • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR • Sandham writes with down-to-earth glee of the personalities, hardships, pleasures and idiocy of a 3,000-mile trek (sometimes in the company of a donkey or mule) through tough terrain. (AFR212, $25.00)

The Burning Shore •  Wilbur Smith • LITERATURE • An epic tale of romance, survival and daring set in Southwestern Africa (aka Namibia) by the master of South African pulp fiction. (NMB12, $7.99)

The Second Coming of Mavala Shikongo •  Peter Orner • LITERATURE • Set in Nambia at a school in the middle of nowhere in the desert in 1991, soon after independence from South Africa, Orner's hypnotic debut novel revolves around a young American teacher's captivating co-worker, the beautiful young woman of the title. (NMB15, $13.99)

Horn of Darkness, Rhinos on the Edge •  Carol Cunningham •  Joel Berger • NATURAL HISTORY • A lively account of field work, combining adventure, natural history and thoughtful commentary on the plight of the severely endangered black rhinoceros in Namibia. (NMB07, $45.00)

Namibia 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 tips for travellers looking to get the most out of their cameras. (NAM41, $14.95)

The Deserts of Africa •  Michael Martin • NATURAL HISTORY • A good portrait of the geography, culture and wildlife of the Sahara, Namibia, Kalahari and Rift Valley deserts of Africa. With 148 gorgeous full-color photographs. (AFR87, $50.00)

The Myth of Wild Africa •  Jonathan Adams •  Thomas McShane • NATURAL HISTORY • The authors, associated with 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 foremost biologist, Kingdon provides both the delightful full-color illustrations and concise 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, $23.95)

Photo Guide to Birds of Namibia •  Ian Sinclair • FIELD GUIDE • A convenient, pocket-sized guide with color photos, maps and short descriptions. (NMB17, $15.95)

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 Guide Namibia • Chris McIntyre GUIDEBOOK • 2007 • PAPER • 524 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. With color plates scattered throughout, dozens of local sketch maps and excellent travel information. (NMB06, $26.99)
	Namibia Space • Julienne du Toit NATURAL HISTORY • 2006 • PAPER • 192 PAGES This collection of photographs and essays, published by Struik in South Africa, showcases the diversity of the landscapes, wildife and culture of Namibia. (NMB16, $22.95)
	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 • BEST SELLER • 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 2,000 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)
	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)
	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)

	Lonely Planet Botswana & Namibia • Lonely Planet • GUIDEBOOK • A practical guide to Botswana and its attractions, including nearby Victoria Falls. (BOT14, $25.99)
	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)
	Picturing Bushmen, The Denver African Expedition of 1925 • Robert James Gordon • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • This book documents the 1925 expedition to Etosha in search of the "Bushman," featuring extraordinary images of the Heikum people and insight into how Westerners have traditionally romanticized the exotic. (NMB05, $24.95)
	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, $23.95)
	Places in the Sand • Margaret Courtney-Clarke • ART & ARCHITECTURE • A beautifully produced collection of color photographs of the Namibian desert landscape by the noted photographer. (NMB09, $45.00)
	Sands of Silence, On Safari in Namibia • Peter Hathaway Capstick • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR • With its color photography and anachronistic enthusiasm for gun-toting safaris, this book is classic Capstick: a first-person account of adventure on safari in Namibia. It is also an insightful look at the country, its people and wildlife. (NMB03, $35.00)
	Traversa, A Solo Walk Across Africa from the Skeleton Coast to the Indian Ocean • Fran Sandham • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR • Sandham writes with down-to-earth glee of the personalities, hardships, pleasures and idiocy of a 3,000-mile trek (sometimes in the company of a donkey or mule) through tough terrain. (AFR212, $25.00)
	The Burning Shore • Wilbur Smith • LITERATURE • An epic tale of romance, survival and daring set in Southwestern Africa (aka Namibia) by the master of South African pulp fiction. (NMB12, $7.99)
	The Second Coming of Mavala Shikongo • Peter Orner • LITERATURE • Set in Nambia at a school in the middle of nowhere in the desert in 1991, soon after independence from South Africa, Orner's hypnotic debut novel revolves around a young American teacher's captivating co-worker, the beautiful young woman of the title. (NMB15, $13.99)
	Horn of Darkness, Rhinos on the Edge • Carol Cunningham • Joel Berger • NATURAL HISTORY • A lively account of field work, combining adventure, natural history and thoughtful commentary on the plight of the severely endangered black rhinoceros in Namibia. (NMB07, $45.00)
	Namibia 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 tips for travellers looking to get the most out of their cameras. (NAM41, $14.95)
	The Deserts of Africa • Michael Martin • NATURAL HISTORY • A good portrait of the geography, culture and wildlife of the Sahara, Namibia, Kalahari and Rift Valley deserts of Africa. With 148 gorgeous full-color photographs. (AFR87, $50.00)
	The Myth of Wild Africa • Jonathan Adams • Thomas McShane • NATURAL HISTORY • The authors, associated with 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 foremost biologist, Kingdon provides both the delightful full-color illustrations and concise 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, $23.95)
	Photo Guide to Birds of Namibia • Ian Sinclair • FIELD GUIDE • A convenient, pocket-sized guide with color photos, maps and short descriptions. (NMB17, $15.95)
	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)