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Published by Winchester Press in 1985, P. A. Clancey’s The Rare Birds of Southern Africa is a monumental showcase detailing 94 of the region's rarest and most vulnerable bird species. Authored and illustrated entirely by renowned ornithologist P. A. Clancey, this comprehensive volume combines authoritative scientific texts, detailed distribution maps, and stunning full-color plates. A treasured cornerstone for collectors of southern African ornithology and regional natural history. Standard Edition.

Author: P. A. Clancey

**Note: Cover board edges show some wear, but internally the book is in very good condition.

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How on Earth? Answers to the Puzzles of Our Planet sets out to answer 73 puzzles in nature and the environment using an accessible, question-and-answer approach. Written by a Professor of Mineral Geochemistry at the University of the Witwatersrand, this volume presents evidence across multiple fields, including geology, mineralogy, astronomy, and atmospheric sciences. The text details both global and regional phenomena, explaining topics such as the formation of Table Mountain, the origin of South Africa's diamonds, and historical landscape changes in the Karoo. The book is structured so that individuals with little prior knowledge can easily understand the earth processes at work, and it is heavily illustrated throughout with explanatory diagrams, photographs, and graphs.

Author: Terence McCarthy

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Discover the epic history of the world's largest ocean in this captivating narrative. Ian Cameron chronicles the physical creation of the Pacific before honoring its true discoverers: the skilled Polynesian navigators. The text details the high-stakes expeditions of Spanish, Dutch, British, French, Russian, and American explorers battling brutal polar weather and vast distances. It unflinchingly recounts the excesses of the traders, whalers, sealers, and missionaries who followed, causing devastating cultural collapse and disease across the islands within a century.

Author: Ian Cameron

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Step into a vibrant cultural history with Polish Customs, Traditions, & Folklore by Sophie Hodorowicz Knab. This unique reference volume provides a fascinating, month-by-month accounting of the major feasts, holidays, religious occasions, and cultural milestones observed across the centuries. Perfect for families wanting to pass down their heritage or readers exploring Slavic roots, this specialized guide details historical rituals, superstitious beliefs, farming customs, and wedding ceremonies. This beautiful Gift Edition features an introduction by Rev. Czesław M. Krysa and includes traditional Polish games and pastimes for children.

Author: Sophie Hodorowicz Knab

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Illuminating their mysteries, myths, sacred rituals, and hieroglyphic writings, Egyptian Mummies brings the ancients to life. In an easily accessible and lively style, noted Egyptologist Bob Brier gives the complete historical context of ancient Egyptian culture and a contemporary interpretation and synthesis of it.

Author: Bob Brier

**Dust jacket has water stain on inside on top. Book itself unaffected and in great condition.

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In 1954, a young David Attenborough was offered the opportunity of a lifetime: to travel the world to find rare and elusive animals for the London Zoo's collection and to film the expeditions for the BBC's new show, Zoo Quest. This memoir chronicles those legendary voyages. From trekking in search of giant anteaters in Guyana and Komodo dragons in Indonesia, to battling cannibal fish and unpredictable weather, Attenborough records the incredible beauty and biodiversity of these regions. 

Author: David Attenborough

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Savage Earth offers an investigation into the volatile tectonic forces that continuously reshape our planet. Published by HarperCollins, this large-format hardcover volume serves as the official companion to the highly successful television documentary series. The text masterfully demystifies complex earth sciences across four structured core components: the fundamentals of plate tectonics, the mechanics and historic devastation of major earthquakes, the explosive dynamics of volcanoes, and the cutting-edge predictive forecasting technologies utilized by modern engineers. Written by a veteran university geography lecturer, the work balances accessible science and clear geological diagrams with dramatic first-hand survivor accounts, historical narratives, and striking full-color photography of global natural disasters. 

Author: Duncan Souchon

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Mountains of Africa by Duncan Souchon is a breathtaking geographic and cultural celebration of the continent’s most iconic summits. Published by Struik, this large-format hardcover spans fifteen major heights, including Kilimanjaro, Mount Kenya, and the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg.

More than a geological study, Souchon expertly bridges natural science with cultural heritage, weaving pioneering mountaineering history alongside indigenous myths, local folklore, and human ecology. Featuring a foreword by Everest expedition leader Ronnie Muhl, stylized regional maps, and rich full-color photography, this 192-page volume is a must-have for geography enthusiasts, travel literature collectors, and lovers of African history.

Author: Duncan Souchon

**Note: While the outer boards show typical shelf wear and clear dirt marks across the top front line, the internal pages are in mint condition.

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The ultimate follow-up to the classic Surf African guide, this indispensable resource brings together South African surf spots, lore, history, and culture. Author Steve Pike (Spike) maps almost 3,000 km of incredible coastline, packing the pages with quirky spot descriptions, a striking photo essay of local surfing personalities, and colourful pieces of surf journalism from top writers. This comprehensive volume breaks down the core science of oceanography and travel tips while keeping things light with a hilarious "Surfrican" slang glossary. Beautifully illustrated with stunning photos and regional art, it is the perfect treasure for locals and visitors alike.

Author: Steve Pike (Spike)

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Relive a daring polar expedition in this definitive account by Sir Vivian Fuchs and Sir Edmund Hillary. The Crossing of Antarctica details the historic 1955–1958 Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition. Echoing Shackleton, Fuchs’s advance ship was trapped by ice in the Weddell Sea, forcing two years of grueling preparation. Together with Hillary’s New Zealand support party, twelve men tackled a treacherous two-thousand-mile overland march across uncharted snow, colossal ice walls, and hidden crevasses. From mechanical trials and a daring single-engine flight to blinding "white-out" fogs, this classic narrative captures a legendary feat of endurance across a lonely, unknown continent no human had ever traversed before. First Edition 1958

Author: Sir Vivian Fuchs & Sir Edmund Hillary

**Very good vintage condition

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The true story of one man's battle to save a species from the brink of extinction. When South African game reserve owner Lawrence Anthony learned that only a handful of northern white rhinos remained in the wild—deep in a Congo jungle controlled by the infamous Lord's Resistance Army rebel group—he was determined to save them. What follows is a dangerous, extraordinary adventure as Anthony heads directly into the jungle to enlist the help of the rebels to protect the rhinos, all while battling a terrible drought back home to keep his own animals alive. 

Author: Lawrence Anthony

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Be an eyewitness to how the earth's atmosphere works, from how clouds form and why it rains to what causes ferocious hurricanes or roaring tornadoes. This visual reference guide explores the science, history, and instruments behind meteorology. Discover how open and shut pinecones indicate damp or dry conditions, how early observers tracked atmospheric pressure with Fitzroy barometers and Florentine glass thermometers, and why climate may change in the future.

Author: Brian Cosgrove

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Learn about the geological history and natural forces of our world in this comprehensive visual encyclopedia. Written by John Farndon, Jack Challoner, Robin Kerrod, and Rodney Walshaw, this volume covers the birth of Earth, the evolution of life, climate systems, and dynamic landforms. Featuring over 1,000 photographs, diagrams, and commissioned artworks, the text breaks down complex planetary processes, from plate tectonics and volcanic eruptions to atmospheric phenomena like auroras. The guide includes step-by-step practical science experiments designed to demonstrate key concepts through hands-on learning.

Author: John Farndon, Jack Challoner, Robin Kerrod & Rodney Walshaw

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Looking to understand the science behind scuba diving? Jack Jackson’s comprehensive guide breaks down the core physics and physiology every diver needs to know. It covers everything from basic gas laws and buoyancy theory to a detailed look at how water pressure affects the human body and how to protect yourself against decompression sickness (the bends). Packed with beautiful marine photography, it moves from initial pool training up to advanced open-water techniques.

Author: Jack Jackson

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Uncover the human side of history in Richard Humble’s captivating look at one of civilization's greatest adventurers. While Marco Polo’s historic twenty-five year odyssey to the Court of Kubilai Khan became a travel literature classic, his intense personal trials are often hidden behind his geographic logs. This narrative biography examines the frustrating setbacks, mortal dangers, and stacked odds that dogged his party across perilous lands. Dismissed by Venetian peers as romantic exaggeration, his epic service in the Khan’s court is brought to life with twenty pages of colour plates and a hundred historical illustrations.

Author: Richard Humble

**The book has a slight, dry damp smell from its past storage environment (no visible water damage present to the book itself, except for small water stains and foxing to the reverse side of the dustjacket).

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