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Hadrian's Wall

Hadrian’s Wall examines the Roman Empire’s most spectacular British monument. Stretching from the Tyne to the Solway Firth, this massive fortification physically divided Britain, serving as a strategic barrier between Roman civilization and northern barbarian tribes. The authors frame the wall’s construction and tactical usage within the context of imperial frontier policy. For three centuries, auxiliary troops maintained this frontier until the fall of the Western Empire led to the soldiers' departure and the wall's decay. 

Author: David J. Breeze and Brian Dobson

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Extra Note: Contents is in very good vintage condition. Listed as fair for the spine tear as visible on the photos.

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The Michael Palin...

Embark on the ultimate global journey with The Michael Palin Collection—a special omnibus volume gathering six complete BBC travelogues by beloved adventurer Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days, Pole to Pole, Full Circle, Hemingway Adventure, Sahara, and Himalaya. From scorching desert dunes and frozen polar ice to mountain treks across 17 countries, Palin pairs his signature warmth and sharp humor with vivid global storytelling. Richly illustrated throughout with brilliant full-color photography by Basil Pao and Fraser Barber, this single volume covers Palin's most famous BBC expeditions, making it an essential armchair companion for nature, culture, and geography lovers.

Author: Michael Palin

**Note: The box shows mild scuffing and edge-wear, but is structurally sound. The books are in very good to excellent condition. 

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R450.00
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Scott's Last Expedition

This highly collectible 1964 Folio Society edition of Scott's Last Expedition compiles the poignant journals of Captain Robert Falcon Scott during the ill-fated 1910–1913 Terra Nova Expedition. Bound in striking blue linen cloth with a gold-gilt polar coordinate motif, it includes an introduction by famed explorer Sir Vivian Fuchs, bridging two eras of polar exploration. The text is enriched by historical black-and-white photographs and detailed route maps on the endpapers. Featuring a blue top stain, this volume is essential for collectors of maritime history and fine press books.

Author: Captain Robert Falcon Scott

**Very good vintage condition

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R395.00
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Population 10 Billion: The...

Challenge everything you think you know about the future of humanity. Far from a typical doom-and-gloom narrative, Danny Dorling’s Population 10 Billion maps out the historic rise of the human race toward its expected peak. Packed with fascinating, counter-intuitive data, this insightful book offers a practical toolkit for the coming decades—exploring how we can realistically navigate resource scarcity, design sustainable cities, and prepare for the population decline that will inevitably follow.

Author: Danny Dorling

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**Note: This book is in a very good to as new overall condition, except for a few lines of highlighting on 4 pages. 

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R120.00
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The Last Rhinos

The true story of one man's battle to save a species from 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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** Foxing on outer edges & front- & backend pages - Inside mostly clean, save a few scattered small spots

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The Looting Of The Iraq...

The Looting of the Iraq Museum, Baghdad: The Lost Legacy of Ancient Mesopotamia documents the April 2003 destruction and theft of priceless antiquities spanning 10,000 years of human history. Published in 2005 by Harry N. Abrams, Inc., this volume traces the history of ancient Mesopotamia from prehistory to the advent of Islam through chapters written by international archaeologists. Lavishly illustrated with 190 color photographs, the book reconstructs the museum's lost collection—including famous artifacts like the Warka Vase, the Akkadian Victory Stela, and the Nimrud Gold. A vital record of archaeology, history, and cultural preservation.

Author: Edited By: Milbry Polk & Angela M. H. Schuster

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Mountains - An Anthology

Journey across vertical landscapes in this sweeping literary celebration compiled by scholar Anthony Kenny. Published by John Murray in 1991, this hardcover charts how mountains shifted from places of ancient mystery to arenas of modern sport. Features an extraordinary cast of voices—spanning classical reflections by Homer, romantic prose by Wordsworth, and firsthand survival accounts from Edward Whymper and Sir Edmund Hillary. The narrative is beautifully paired with striking black-and-white linocut illustrations by Paul Kershaw.

Author: Anthony Kenny

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Biodiesel Power: The...

In Biodiesel Power, biofuel pioneer Lyle Estill delivers a fascinating, firsthand chronicle of an emerging industry. Lightly touching on the technical specs of the fuel, the book focuses heavily on the passionate people driving the eco-movement. Estill brilliantly captures the real-world tensions between idealistic grassroots co-ops, profit-driven corporate agribusinesses, and political oil policies. 

Author: Lyle Estill

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Peter's Guide - Kruger...

This comprehensive handbook features identification names for regional trees, birds, and animals translated across English, Afrikaans, German, and Latin. Designed to enhance your self-drive experience, the book offers instant identification tips for unique geological features, historical landmarks, and indigenous flora. Navigating the park is made seamless with detailed maps paired with precise GPS positions, alongside fascinating breakdowns of traditional place names.

Author: Peter Derichs

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The Discovery Of The Titanic

The Discovery of the Titanic by Dr. Robert D. Ballard is the gripping firsthand account of the search for the legendary ocean liner and the expeditions that finally located her on the floor of the North Atlantic. Seventy-three years after the Titanic sank in 1912, Ballard and a joint French-American expedition discovered the wreck and photographed her standing upright on the ocean floor. Returning in 1986, Ballard descended 2½ miles in a tiny three-man submarine to explore the wreck, while the robotic vehicle Jason Junior ventured inside the ship, revealing the Grand Staircase and chandeliers unseen for decades. Across eleven dives, the team explored the Titanic, debris field and severed stern, capturing remarkable photographs. Enriched with archival images, charts, paintings and a detailed photo-mosaic fold-out.

Author: Dr. Robert D. Ballard

**Very good vintage condition, overall

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The Song Of The Dodo:...

David Quammen's The Song of the Dodo delivers a gripping journey into evolution and ecology. By exploring the unique isolation of islands—from Madagascar's lemurs to Komodo dragons—Quammen illustrates how these isolated ecosystems act as both evolutionary laboratories and hotbeds of sudden extinction. Interweaving personal travel with historic breakthroughs, the narrative offers an engaging account of an eight-year journey of discovery. It serves as an urgent wake-up call, explaining how human activities slice landscapes into vulnerable fragments. This celebrated work of science journalism is essential for natural history enthusiasts and students alike.

Author: David Quammen

**Note: Water stain on the lower corner of the front inside cover, and light stains on the top right corners of the first five preliminary pages. 

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R120.00
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Invertebrate Zoology

Edward E. Ruppert and Robert D. Barnes’ Invertebrate Zoology (Sixth Edition) remains a highly regarded and comprehensive introduction to the biology of invertebrates. Published by Saunders College Publishing, this massive foundational textbook surveys invertebrate groups by emphasizing adaptive morphology and physiology while detailing anatomical ground plans and basic developmental patterns. Richly illustrated with explanatory diagrams and photographs, the text is structured to provide deep scientific insights into marine, freshwater, and terrestrial invertebrates. A crucial educational resource, this exhaustive volume is perfectly suited for university zoology students, marine biologists, and advanced science enthusiasts looking for a rigorous, foundational reference text.

Author: Edward E. Rupert & Robert D. Barnes

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Hot, Flat And Crowded: Why...

A gripping, eye-opening, and ultimately hopeful look at the defining geopolitical challenges of our time by three-time Pulitzer Prize winner Thomas L. Friedman.

In this brilliant international bestseller, Thomas L. Friedman takes a hard look at the three monumental forces reshaping our world: global warming ("hot"), the rapid leveling of the economic playing field through globalization ("flat"), and staggering global population growth ("crowded"). Friedman masterfully explains how the convergence of these trends threatens our planet's stability, driving resource depletion, climate shifts, and the rise of dangerous energy regimes.

Author: Thomas L. Friedman

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R85.00
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Certain Islands

Certain Islands by David Divine is a collection of essays exploring the unique character and independence of various islands. Rather than focusing solely on their geography, the book highlights their "inviolable identities," examining islands chosen for their specific roles in history—ranging from places of discovery, war, and terror to refuge, piracy, and mythology.

Author: David Divine

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**One loose picture plate. Otherwise still in overall very good condition.

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R75.00
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Our Magnificent Wildlife -...

This vintage encyclopedic volume features essays and photographic stories from renowned field experts and naturalists—including Roger S. Payne on the protection of endangered right whales, Norman Myers on the survival of African cheetahs, and Leslie Brown on the flowering coasts of South Africa. The text is systematically divided into major thematic chapters covering endangered global heritage, wildlife living free, wild environmental worlds, and the interconnected web of life. 

Author: Reader's Digest

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**Note: The book has moderate edge-wear, but the contents is in good vintage condition. Please see pictures.

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