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	Lonely Planet Botswana & Namibia  •   Lonely Planet GUIDEBOOK •  2010 •  PAPER  • 424 PAGES A comprehensive, practical guide to Botswana, Namibia and nearby Victoria Fallsin Lonely Planet's hallmark style with detailed maps. It includes a separate chapter on Victoria Falls. (BOT14, $27.99)
	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)
	Twenty Chickens for a Saddle  •  Robyn Scott BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •  2009 •  PAPER  • 464 PAGES A memoir of wildly unconventional childhood in Botswana and South Africa. Scott's parents, two eccentric, idealistic New Zealanders, chose eco-friendly mosquito nets over more effective chemical treatments, downplay the threat of snakebites, and make jokes about tuberculosis. Despite memorable brushes with the devastation of AIDS and post-apartheid racism, Scott observes the continent and her free-spirited upbringing with enthusiasm and affection. (SAF203, $15.00)
	Southern Africa Regional Map  •   ITMB 2008 •  MAP This double-sided map at a scale of 1:2,125,000 shows the continent south of the Zambezi, including all of Zimbabwe, Namibia, Botswana and South Africa, with the western portion on one side and the eastern on the other. With color photographs and notes on parks and major attractions. Designed for the traveler, this is by far the best scale map available that covers the southern part of the continent. Two Sides. 39x27 inches. (SAF63, $12.95)

	Botswana Map  •   Globetrotter    •  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. (SAF07, $10.95)
	Victoria Falls Destination Map  •   National Geographic Society    •  A full-color traveler's map and guide to the falls and surrounding area at a scale of 1:28,500, with inset maps of Livingstone and Victoria Falls Village, an overview map and information on the Zambezi and Mosi-oa-Tunya national parks. (SAF191, $8.99)
	Bradt Guide Zambia  •  Chris McIntyre   • GUIDEBOOK  •  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, $27.99)
	Victoria Falls & Surrounds, The Insider's Guide  •  Ian Michler   • GUIDEBOOK  •  Dr. Livingstone I presume? This gorgeously illustrated guide covers the history, culture and nature of the Zambezi, with suggested excursions from rivers to ropes and rafting in nearby Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana. (SAF247, $25.95)
	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)
	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)
	Cry of the Kalahari, Seven Years in Africa's Last Great Wilderness  •  Mark Owens  •  Delia Owens   • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR  •  The story of a family thrown out of Botswana for its stance on conservation. 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. (SAF13, $16.00)
	Exploration of Africa, From Cairo to the Cape  •  Ann Hugon   • EXPLORATION • HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE  •  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)
	The Eye of the Elephant, An Epic Adventure in the African Wilderness  •  Mark Owens  •  Delia Owens   • TRAVEL NARRATIVE  •  The adventures of conservationists Mark and Delia Owens in the Luangwa River Valley of Zambia. They set up camp in the wilderness among the elephants, but are drawn into an ugly struggle with the local people. (ZMB04, $18.95)
	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)
	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, $70.00)
	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, $29.95)
	National Audubon Society Field Guide to African Wildlife  •  Peter Alden   • FIELD GUIDE  •  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)
	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)
	The Kingdon Field Guide to African Mammals  •  Jonathan Kingdon   • FIELD GUIDE  •  This stunningly-illustrated, comprehensive field guide by a leading authority includes Kingdon's 480 exquisite color paintings. (AFR32, $49.50)
	The Safari Companion, A Guide to Watching African Mammals  •  Richard Estes   • FIELD GUIDE • BEST SELLER  •  An invaluable encyclopedic guide to Africa's mammals by a noted scientist. Written with the typical safari-goer in mind, it includes black-and-white drawings, an overview of each group and in-depth information on the behavior, habits and diet of 100 large African mammals. (AFR06, $30.00)

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