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Geological Wonders Of Namibia (Paperback): Anne-Marie Detay, Michel Detay Geological Wonders Of Namibia (Paperback)
Anne-Marie Detay, Michel Detay
R310 R248 Discovery Miles 2 480 Save R62 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

This stunning depiction of geology in Namibia combines searingly beautiful photography with clear explanations of how the varied landscapes formed.

Arranged chronologically (starting 13.8 billion years ago), the chapters each deal with a particular event or process that has resulted in the formation under discussion. These include the early beginnings of the Earth, meteorites, canyons and limestone caves, vast desert landscapes, moonscapes and bizarrely-shaped rocks, and Namibia’s astonishing underwater lakes and reservoirs.

Picture-driven, with accessible text, this book features all the highlights of Namibian landscapes and landforms. A treat for travellers real and virtual – those on the road as well as those in armchairs.

Kinders se Slange van Suid-Afrika (Afrikaans, Paperback): Johan Marais Kinders se Slange van Suid-Afrika (Afrikaans, Paperback)
Johan Marais
R170 R136 Discovery Miles 1 360 Save R34 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Ontmoet 36 van Suider-Afrika se mees algemene en interessante slange in hierdie lewendige en boeiende kindergids. Ontdek die besondere kenmerkende gewoontes van slange – waar hulle woon, hoe hulle jag, watter gevare hulle bedreig, en hoe hulle hulself beskerm. Meer as 250 bekoorlike foto’s ondersteun die teks. ’n Volledige inleiding tot heelwat kenmerke van die gedrag van slange ontsluit die betowerende wêreld van hierdie wydverspreide reptiele.

Kids' Snakes of Southern Africa (Paperback): Johan Marais Kids' Snakes of Southern Africa (Paperback)
Johan Marais
R170 R136 Discovery Miles 1 360 Save R34 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Meet 36 of southern Africa’s most common and interesting snakes in this lively and engaging kids’ guide. Discover the intriguing habits of snakes – where they live, how they hunt, what dangers they face, and how they protect themselves, all richly supported by more than 250 captivating photographs. A detailed introduction to many aspects of snake behaviour opens up the fascinating world of these widely misunderstood reptiles.

Sasol First Field Guide to Gemstones of Southern Africa (Paperback): Bruce Cairncross Sasol First Field Guide to Gemstones of Southern Africa (Paperback)
Bruce Cairncross
R100 R80 Discovery Miles 800 Save R20 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Sasol First Field Guide to Gemstones of Southern Africa is a fascinating guide to the gemstones of the region. Full-colour photo graphs and easy-to-read text will help the beginner and budding naturalist to identify the more common gemstones that occur in southern Africa, discover where they are found, and learn about their unusual features.

Sasol Eerste Veldgids tot Gesteentes & Minerale van Suider-Afrika (Afrikaans, Paperback): Bruce Cairncross Sasol Eerste Veldgids tot Gesteentes & Minerale van Suider-Afrika (Afrikaans, Paperback)
Bruce Cairncross
R100 R80 Discovery Miles 800 Save R20 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Eerste Veldgids tot Gesteentes & Minerale, die jongste toevoeging tot die gewilde Struik Nature-reeks, stel die belangrikste en interessantste gesteentes en minerale van ons geologies opwindende streek bekend.

Die gids beskryf 30 minerale en 18 belangrike soorte gesteentes, met die klem op dié wat die bekendste of algemeenste is. ’n Kort inleiding gee ’n oorsig van die onderwerp; kleurryke foto’s van die gesteentes en minerale sowel as van die besondere terrein waarin hulle voorkom, vul die helder teks deurgaans aan en help met uitkenning in die veld.

Eerste Veldgids tot Gesteentes & Minerale is ’n nuttige hulpmiddel vir die aspirant-geoloog, weetgierige amateur, of enigeen met ’n ontluikende belangstelling in Suider-Afrika se unieke geologiese erfenis.

Sasol First Field Guide to Rocks & Minerals of Southern Africa (Paperback): Bruce Cairncross Sasol First Field Guide to Rocks & Minerals of Southern Africa (Paperback)
Bruce Cairncross
R100 R80 Discovery Miles 800 Save R20 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

First Field Guide to Rocks & Minerals, the latest addition to the popular Struik Nature series, introduces the most important and interesting rocks and minerals from our geologically exciting region.

The guide details 30 minerals and 18 major rock types, focusing on those that are best known or most commonly found. A short introduction provides an overview of the topic; colourful photographs throughout, both of the rocks and minerals and of the particular terrain in which they are found, complement the clear text and aid identification in the field.

First Field Guide to Rocks & Minerals is a useful resource for the beginner geologist, curious novice, or anyone with a budding interest in southern Africa's unique geological heritage.

Wild Flowers Of The Cape Peninsula (Paperback, New Edition): Hugh Clarke, Corrine Merry Wild Flowers Of The Cape Peninsula (Paperback, New Edition)
Hugh Clarke, Corrine Merry
R170 R136 Discovery Miles 1 360 Save R34 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Written with the non-specialist in mind, this guide is a must-have for flower lovers, hikers, tour guides and tourists – anyone interested in identifying the wild flowers that grace the Cape Peninsula.

Wild Flowers of the Cape Peninsula covers the most remarkable and commonly seen wild flowers of Table Mountain, Silvermine and Cape Point. The book was originally published as Common Wild Flowers of Table Mountain in 2007, then revised in 2013 to include the flowers of Silvermine.

This new edition offers:

  • 360 (previously 208) of the region’s most remarkable and commonly seen wild flowers
  • Clear photographs of all featured flowers and concise, informative text
  • Flowers grouped according to colour, to help with quick ID
  • Walking routes in the Peninsula’s famed reserves, plotted on 3 clear maps
  • Illustrated glossary of terms
Wasteland - The Dirty Truth About What We Throw Away, Where It Goes, and Why It Matters (Hardcover): Oliver Franklin-Wallis Wasteland - The Dirty Truth About What We Throw Away, Where It Goes, and Why It Matters (Hardcover)
Oliver Franklin-Wallis
R818 Discovery Miles 8 180 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

‘A gripping read that will anger as much as it fascinates’ Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall ‘An incredible journey into the world of rubbish, full of fascinating characters and mind-bending facts’ Oliver Bullough, author of Moneyland   ‘Urgent, probing and endlessly interesting’ Cal Flyn, author of Islands of Abandonment 'A fascinating, deeply researched and hugely important exposé of what happens to the stuff we no longer want, and the social and environmental cost of dealing with it' Gaia Vince  ‘Compelling, smart, fair, often funny, always interesting, and just very important’ Mary Roach, author of Stiff 'There are stories in all our discarded things: who made them, what they meant to a person before they were thrown away. In the end, it all ends up in the same place – the endless ingenuity of humanity in one filthy, fascinating mass.'   When we throw things ‘away’, what does that actually mean? Where does it go, and who deals with it when it gets there? In Wasteland, award-winning journalist Oliver Franklin-Wallis takes us on an eye-opening journey through the global waste industry. From the mountainous landfills of New Delhi to Britain’s overflowing sewers, from hollowed-out mining towns in the USA to Ghana’s flooded second-hand markets, we meet the people on the frontline of our waste crisis – both those being exploited, and those determined to make a difference. On the way, we discover the corporate greenwashing that started the recycling movement; the dark truth behind our second-hand donations; and come face to face with the 10,000-year legacy of our nuclear waste.   Both shocking and hopeful, Wasteland is the timely and ultimately human story at the heart of an urgent global issue.  

An Introduction to Python Programming for Scientists and Engineers (Paperback): Johnny Wei-Bing Lin, Hannah Aizenman, Erin... An Introduction to Python Programming for Scientists and Engineers (Paperback)
Johnny Wei-Bing Lin, Hannah Aizenman, Erin Manette Cartas Espinel, Kim Gunnerson, Joanne Liu
R1,667 Discovery Miles 16 670 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Python is one of the most popular programming languages, widely used for data analysis and modelling, and is fast becoming the leading choice for scientists and engineers. Unlike other textbooks introducing Python, typically organised by language syntax, this book uses many examples from across Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth science, and Engineering to teach and motivate students in science and engineering. The text is organised by the tasks and workflows students undertake day-to-day, helping them see the connections between programming tools and their disciplines. The pace of study is carefully developed for complete beginners, and a spiral pedagogy is used so concepts are introduced across multiple chapters, allowing readers to engage with topics more than once. "Try This!" exercises and online Jupyter notebooks encourage students to test their new knowledge, and further develop their programming skills. Online solutions are available for instructors, alongside discipline-specific homework problems across the sciences and engineering.

Rd Natures Mighty Power Extreme Weather (Hardcover): Rd Natures Mighty Power Extreme Weather (Hardcover)
R169 R125 Discovery Miles 1 250 Save R44 (26%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
50 Must-See Geological Sites in South Africa (Paperback): Gavin Whitfield 50 Must-See Geological Sites in South Africa (Paperback)
Gavin Whitfield
R400 R319 Discovery Miles 3 190 Save R81 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

The book presents 50 of the most recognizable and geologically interesting sites around South Africa, including some of palaeontological or historical renown and some of mining interest. The diverse selection includes sites such as Chapman’s Peak, Howick Falls, Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens, Mapungubwe, Tswaing Meteorite Crater and the Fraserburg Fossil Surface.

Each site is unpacked to reveal:

- key features

- geological heritage

- landscape and rock formations

- topics of local or historical interest

- things to see and do at the site and in the surrounding area.

Maps and GPS pointers make the sites easy to find, and some of the more complicated features are explained by means of simplified diagrams.

Nearly 1,000 colour images illustrate South Africa’s remarkable geology and bring the topic vividly to life, making the book suitable for armchair travel too.

Minerals & Gemstones of East Africa - Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda (Paperback): Bruce Cairncross Minerals & Gemstones of East Africa - Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda (Paperback)
Bruce Cairncross
R320 R256 Discovery Miles 2 560 Save R64 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

A focus on the minerals and gemstones of the East African region. A comprehensive introduction unpacks the topic and the regional geology; it is followed by an A to Z of minerals and gemstones, incorporating detailed text and multiple images for each specimen. The large format allows for a superb selection of photographs - pre-cut and polished specimens (and images to portray uses and jewelry where relevant) - to bring the subject alive.

River and the Rock, The - River Potholes of Wales (Hardcover): Dewi Roberts, Stephen Tooth, Hywel Griffiths River and the Rock, The - River Potholes of Wales (Hardcover)
Dewi Roberts, Stephen Tooth, Hywel Griffiths
R753 Discovery Miles 7 530 Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Qualitative Research Methods (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition): Monique Hennink, Inge Hutter, Ajay Bailey Qualitative Research Methods (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)
Monique Hennink, Inge Hutter, Ajay Bailey
R1,057 Discovery Miles 10 570 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Practical and straightforward, this book is a multidisciplinary introduction to the process of planning, conducting and analysing qualitative research, from selecting appropriate methods to publishing your findings. Built around the authors' Qualitative Research Cycle - consisting of the design, data collection and analytic cycles - this pragmatic guide clearly demonstrates the steps you need to take to ensure your research is rigorous and robust. Drawing on decades of experience teaching workshops, the book is packed with techniques and tools to help you turn theory and method into research practice. This second edition: Showcases the importance of linking research design to data analysis, helping you avoid potential pitfalls and get the most out of your data Highlights the relevance and wide application of qualitative methods with an array of international examples of real field research and interdisciplinary case studies Gives clear guidance on writing qualitative research, including how to respond to critiques of qualitative methods Has a renewed focus on evaluating quality in qualitative research, ensuring your work is valid, reflexive and ethical Offering tried and tested research tools like interview guides that you can apply to your own projects and supported by online resources including checklists and reflective questions, this book is the perfect companion for anyone looking to complete a successful project using qualitative research methods.

The Story of Earth & Life - A Southern African Perspective on a 4.6-Billion-Year Journey (Paperback): Terence McCarthy, Bruce... The Story of Earth & Life - A Southern African Perspective on a 4.6-Billion-Year Journey (Paperback)
Terence McCarthy, Bruce Rubidge 4
R480 R383 Discovery Miles 3 830 Save R97 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Southern Africa is without equal in terms of geology, a treasure trove of valuable minerals with a geological history dating back some 3 600 million years. In addition, the evolution of plants and animals, especially mammals and dinosaurs, is well preserved in the region, which also has among the best records of the origin of modern man.

The story of earth and life provides an insight into this remarkable history – how southern Africa's mineral deposits were formed, how its life evolved and how its landscape was shaped. Along the way readers will be enthralled by accounts of the Big Bang that marked the beginning of time and matter, by drifting and colliding continents, folding and fracturing rocks, meteors colliding with the Earth, volcanic eruptions, and the start of life. Other topics include why South Africa is so rich in minerals, how glacial deposits came to be found in the Karoo, why dinosaurs became extinct, how mammals developed from reptiles, and how closely humans are related to the apes.

The answers to many such questions can be found in this title. Anyone interested in the landscape and ecosystems in which we live will be intrigued by this title.

Waterberg Echoes (Hardcover): Richard Wadley Waterberg Echoes (Hardcover)
Richard Wadley
R995 R927 Discovery Miles 9 270 Save R68 (7%) Ships in 4 - 8 working days

Less than 200 km north of Pretoria, the majestic Waterberg plateau rises behind formidable ramparts that have long discouraged travellers and settlers. Reputedly used by President Kruger as a conveniently remote place to exile troublesome burghers, this rugged and scenic upland remained unknown to most South Africans until its development as an exclusive eco-tourism and hunting destination in the last 25 years. Despite (perhaps because of) its prolonged isolation and sparse population from the earliest times, the Waterberg has experienced a long and vibrant history. Yet until now, this is a history that has never been recounted in comprehensive, factual detail.

Waterberg Echoes tells the stories of the remarkable people who first settled the plateau and its surrounds and their tribulations from disease, agriculture and governmental neglect. It describes conflicts during the difeqane, the South African War and the 1914 rebellion; the stories of mines in the lowlands surrounding the plateau and the arrival of Herero refugees from Namibia in 1906; the spread of religions and education across the region; and the role of politics.

Railways, Urban Development and Town Planning in Britain: 1948-2008 (Hardcover, New edition): Russell Haywood Railways, Urban Development and Town Planning in Britain: 1948-2008 (Hardcover, New edition)
Russell Haywood
R4,238 Discovery Miles 42 380 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book provides a critical overview of the relationships between planning and railway management and development during the key period in the 20th Century when the railway was in public ownership: 1948-94. It assesses the strength of the relationships when working in collaboration with the private sector. The book then focuses on the interplay between planning and railway since privatization in 1994 and points to best practice for the future in institutional structures and policy development to secure improved outcomes.

Why Don't Things Fall Up? - And Six Other Science Lessons You Missed At School (Hardcover): Alom Shaha Why Don't Things Fall Up? - And Six Other Science Lessons You Missed At School (Hardcover)
Alom Shaha; Read by Alom Shaha
R439 R352 Discovery Miles 3 520 Save R87 (20%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Has a child – or anyone else – ever asked you why the sky is blue? Could you explain why ice cream melts? Have you forgotten why scientists think the universe started with a Big Bang, and do you understand the difference between respiration and breathing?

Why Don’t Things Fall Up? will gently remind you of everything you may have learnt once upon a time, but have somehow forgotten along the way. If you’ve ever changed the subject when a child has asked for homework help, or if you have the curiosity of a seven year old yourself, or if you know everything but have forgotten the basics or don’t want to know anything except the basics – then this is the book for you.

Using questions asked by children as a starting point, Alom Shaha (who has spent over two decades trying to help people of all ages understand this stuff) takes us on a tour of the “big ideas” of science from his unique perspective. His experience as a dad, a teacher and science communicator means he knows exactly what people don’t know -and especially the misconceptions and other intellectual hurdles which prevent us from grasping key ideas.

Combining his proven skill for explaining science with storytelling and flashbacks to school experiments, Why Don’t Things Fall Up? reminds us that science is not just for scientists – it’s a human endeavour that enriches all our lives.

Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals of Southern Africa (Paperback): Bruce Cairncross Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals of Southern Africa (Paperback)
Bruce Cairncross
R400 R319 Discovery Miles 3 190 Save R81 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Southern Africa boasts many spectacular examples of rocks and minerals; volcanic lava make up the dramatic

Drakensberg mountain range, granite mountains form stunning scenery in Namibia and Zimbabwe, and some of the most ancient rocks on Earth - over 3000 million years old - are to be found on the subcontinent. The region is home to many important and interesting minerals, as well as a wide array of beautiful gemstones - diamonds from South Africa, emeralds from Zimbabwe and tourmalines from Namibia.

Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals of Southern Africa is the first definitive field guide to document the common, rare and unusual rocks and minerals of South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Swaziland and southern Mozambique.

Supported by more than 500 full-color photographs, the text describes in detail a wide range of the region's common and attractive rocks and minerals. Authoritative information is presented in a user-friendly manner and is enlivened by box and panel features.

It will appeal to mineral collectors, geologists, gemologists, students, and anyone with an interest in the natural environment.

Ecological Imbalances and Plan Perspectives of a Developing Region (Hardcover): Udai Prakash Sinha Ecological Imbalances and Plan Perspectives of a Developing Region (Hardcover)
Udai Prakash Sinha
R209 Discovery Miles 2 090 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
PreFlood - An Easy Journey Into the PreFlood World by Trey Smith (Hardcover, Preflood ed.): Trey Smith PreFlood - An Easy Journey Into the PreFlood World by Trey Smith (Hardcover, Preflood ed.)
Trey Smith
R1,110 Discovery Miles 11 100 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Field Guide to Common Trees & Shrubs of East Africa (Paperback, New Edition): Najma Dharani Field Guide to Common Trees & Shrubs of East Africa (Paperback, New Edition)
Najma Dharani
R500 R399 Discovery Miles 3 990 Save R101 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Fully updated and expanded, this third edition of the top-selling Field Guide to Common Trees & Shrubs of East Africa now features more than 520 of the trees and shrubs – indigenous and naturalized exotics – commonly found in the region.

Each of the four sections – trees, shrubs, palms and mangroves – is arranged in alphabetical order according to scientifi c name. The book features:

• An informative introduction to families.

• Species accounts describing the plants’ habitat, bark, leaves, fl owers and fruit.

• General and commercial applications and uses in traditional medicine.

• Almost 2,000 photographs depicting the species, its fruit, fl owers and bark.

• Glossaries, both textual and illustrated, of botanical and medical terms.

Urban Environment and Geoinformatics (Paperback): Kalpana Markandey, S Simhadri Urban Environment and Geoinformatics (Paperback)
Kalpana Markandey, S Simhadri
R146 Discovery Miles 1 460 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Urban Environment and Geoinformatics is a collection of papers which deal with India's urban issues at varying levels of scale. The contributions span topics as diverse as urban challenges in the 21st century, the impact of the development of towns on Indian tribal communities, the urban scenario as manifest in the emergence of high-rise buildings or gated communities, and more. Geoinformatic techniques like Geographic Information Systems and remote sensing have been applied in the study of land use and land cover, change detection, urban water resources, and demarcating rainwater harvesting sites. The book examines the impact of geo-environmental factors on the development of a port city, the creation of healthy urban colonies, the status of underground water, and the concerns of air pollution. Studies of industrial activism and municipal solid waste landfills are also unique cases of focus.

Travel Demand Management and Road User Pricing - Success, Failure and Feasibility (Hardcover, New edition): Gerd Sammer Travel Demand Management and Road User Pricing - Success, Failure and Feasibility (Hardcover, New edition)
Gerd Sammer; Edited by Wafaa Saleh
R4,215 Discovery Miles 42 150 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Throughout the world, traffic levels are increasing and, in urban areas, these increasing levels have led to pressures on the road networks which are causing serious economic, environmental and social problems. This book examines the full range of 'push and pull' Travel Demand Management measures. This covers areas of regulatory, pricing, planning and persuasive policies to encourage individuals to make their trips in off-peak periods, by a different mode or to find another way of carrying out the trip purpose. Applying such measures can result in a more efficient transport system, improved environmental conditions and improvements in safety as well as revenue generation for use on alternative transport systems. The editors conclude with a summary of findings within the book and suggestions for best future practice.

The Tourism-Disaster-Conflict Nexus (Hardcover): Andreas Neef, Jesse Hession Grayman The Tourism-Disaster-Conflict Nexus (Hardcover)
Andreas Neef, Jesse Hession Grayman
R2,903 Discovery Miles 29 030 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This volume sheds light on the complex linkages between tourism, disaster and conflict. In many countries, tourism crises have been precipitated by natural disasters. At the same time, the tourism industry has often been assigned a pivotal role in the reconstruction and recovery efforts. Prospective tourists have been lured into supporting post-disaster rehabilitation simply through visiting disaster-affected areas. Yet, prioritising the tourism sector in the recovery process may have unintended consequences: less touristic areas that have been severely affected by the disaster may receive less humanitarian relief support. Disaster recovery processes in the tourism industry can also be highly uneven, as multinational hotel chains tend to recover more swiftly and increase both their market share and their control over important resources. Politically well-connected tourist operators and wealthy local elites tend to exploit distorted recovery governance mechanisms and take advantage of the legal and institutional uncertainties triggered by disasters. Insecure, customary land rights of ethnic minority groups and indigenous people may be particularly prone to exploitation by opportunistic tourist operators in the aftermath of a disaster. When disasters strike settings of pre-existing conflict, they may exacerbate the situation by increasing competition over scarce resources and relief funds, or they may catalyse conflict resolution following an intolerable excess of additional suffering among fighting parties. Tourism ventures may offer post-conflict livelihood opportunities, but potentially trigger new conflicts. Disasters may instigate a morbid "dark tourism" industry that invites visitors to enter spaces of death and suffering at memorials, graves, museums, and sites of atrocity.

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