Sky Guide Southern Africa is a practical resource for all stargazers, whether novice, amateur or professional. This annual guide highlights the cosmic events for each month of the upcoming year, including planetary movements, predicted eclipses and meteor showers. Star charts plot the evening sky for each season, facilitating the identification of stars and constellations. The guide contains a wealth of information about the Sun, Moon, planets, comets, meteors and bright stars, and includes photos, diagrams, charts and images.

Verken die wonderlike wêreld van Suider-Afrika se spinnekoppe – hulle kom in hordes verskillende vorms en groottes, en is veel slimmer as wat jy dink! Hierdie stampvol kinderboek verduidelik waar spinnekoppe woon, wat hulle eet, hoe hulle jag, watter gif hulle het, en hoe hulle hul kleintjies beskerm. Treffende makrofotografie verken die wêreld van spinnekoppe soos nooit tevore nie. Ontmoet ’n spinnekop wat spoeg om sy prooi te vang, een wat in seeskulpe wegkruip, nog een wat as ’n mier vermon is . . . en meer as vyftig ander – van die welbekende Langbeenspinnekop tot die pragtige Blomkrapspinnekop, stekelrige Krimpvarkiespinnekop en goedgekamoufleerde Basspinnekop.

Fun fact: Author Charles Griffiths has named marine species after his two children: Mathamelia and Leminda millecra.

Did you know that limpets grow their own seaweed gardens? Or that sea anemones fight one another to defend territories? What’s up with whelks surfing the waves in search of food? How does a starfish move? Does the paper nautilus really have a shell?

All this – and much more – about South African marine life is explained in Explore the shore. Written in an engaging and conversational style, the book encourages curious but novice naturalists of all ages to head to the shore to explore for themselves.

Readers will learn not only about general life on the shore but also about some weird and interesting aspects of creatures’ behaviour. Armed with the information in this book, a beach walk can be more exciting than any safari!

Pop-up features like personal anecdotes from the authors, interesting fact boxes and tongue-in-cheek comments from their adorable labradoodle Ben, who accompanies them on their beach visits, will make for personal, inviting content that readers will love.

Newman se Voëls volgens Kleur bied vir die beginnervoëlkyker ’n vinnige, eenvoudige manier om Suider-Afrika se algemeenste voëls volgens hul kleur te identifiseer. Die vierde uitgawe van dié nuttige geïllustreerde gids is bygewerk met die nuutste gewone voëlname, uitgebreide habitatinligting en die mees onlangse verspreidingkaarte. Die leersame inleiding bevat praktiese wenke oor die uitken van voëls, inligting oor voëlanatomie en -klassifikasie, en raad oor waar om vir voëls te soek en wat jy op só ’n uitstappie moet inpak.

Besides being a world-famous game-viewing destination, the Kruger National Park also boasts a remarkable diversity of reptiles. This beginner-friendly guide features over 60 species of snake, lizard, terrapin, tortoise and crocodile, with basic identification pointers, interesting facts and notes on best viewing.
 
Learn more about the black mamba, puff adder, boomslang and other dangerously venomous snakes, as well as harmless creatures such as egg-eaters and blind snakes. Find out how to the identify the geckos, agamas and skinks that dart around camp, and discover the habits of the Nile crocodiles and water monitors, which bask along the waterways.
 
A richly illustrated, beginner-friendly guide – ideal for visitors keen to identify and learn more about the park’s reptiles.

Southern Africa has possibly the most beautiful and diverse floral kingdom in the world, but it is also the most polluted and threatened. Agricultural production is under threat from both indigenous and alien weeds and our entire ecosystem is now being seriously threatened by these alien, invasive species. Awareness of these weeds, the regulations involved and possible control measures have become critical factors. Things change in time, more weeds appear and the scope of this edition is extended up into more Central Africa. This then initiated the fourth revised and updated edition, titled Problem Plants and Alien Weeds of Southern Africa.

AMAZING FEATURES
The contents cover more than 800 problem plants of which 433 species are illustrated and their origin, environmental impact and control measures are described. Similar species are mentioned.
More than 900 colour photographs assist with identification, create more awareness and illustrate the problematic nature of plants.
Up-to-date distribution maps show the range in Southern Africa.
The existence of a herbicide registration (in South Africa) is indicated with “H” where applicable, and the latest government regulations (NEMBA categories: 1a, 1b, 2 and 3), as well as biological control, where applicable, are mentioned next to the distribution map.
Introductory chapters cover biodiversity and the threat of alien species; problematic indigenous vegetation including bush encroachment; veld degradation; control and management techniques; biological control; chemical weed control; herbicide resistance, and the threat posed by ornamental garden plants.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Clive Bromilow holds a degree in Applied Biology with a major in Ecology. He has been involved in the agricultural chemical industry all over the world for over 40 years and this has led to a lifelong interest in plants and weeds. His first book Problem Plants of South Africa was published in 1995 and was a huge success. This edition and the subsequent three revised editions were very successful and became reference books on the subject throughout Southern Africa and indeed the world.

Die veldwagter stap saam is nie 'n tradisionele veldgids in die sin dat dit tot in die fynste besonderhede verduidelik hoe om 'n spesifieke plant of dier te identifiseer nie (alhoewel die teks tog nuttige wenke gee om uitkenning te vergemaklik). Die doel met hierdie boek is eerder om te dien as 'n persoonlike gids of 'veldwagter' tydens 'n besoek aan die Laeveld. Dit ontsluit op 'n toeganklike wyse 'n magdom verklarende inligting oor die mees algemene diere en plante van die Laeveld en doen so weg, met die nodigheid om 'n stapel verskillende veldgidse saam te karwei. Die Veldwagter stap saam is 'n beknopte gids propvol interessante inligting oor 'n verskeidenheid onderwerpe, met inbegrip van soogdiere, voels, reptiele en amfibiers, ongewerweldes, bome, grasse, veldblomme en spoorsny, toegelig met honderde kleurfoto's wat help met die verklaring van diergedrag en uitkenning van algemene spesies. Die veldwagter stap saam is die ideale handleiding vir amateurnatuurkundiges van alle ouderdomme, insluitend nuwe besoekers aan die bosveld, vakansiegangers en aspirant 'veldwagters'. Wanneer 'veldwagters' in die toerismebedryf hulle opleiding ontvang, is dit juis die inligting vervat in hierdie boek wat hulle eerste moet baasraak. Enige 'veldwagter' wat sy sout werd is moet oor 'n grondige kennis van die natuur beskik om kliente se vrae sinvol te kan beantwoord en die beginpunt is altyd om die mees algemene onderwerpe in elke studieveld onder die knie te kry. Mettertyd kan veldwagters hul basiese kennis van die algemene onderwerpe uitbrei deur al meer gespesialiseerde bronne te bestudeer. Hierdie benadering kan natuurlik gevolg word deur enigiemand wat sy of haar kennis van die bosveld wil verbreed - en Die Veldwagter Stap Saam beloof om dit 'n genotvolle en deelnemende proses te maak!

A charming, moving account of one man's race to save a herd of elephants.

When South African conservationist Lawrence Anthony was asked to accept a herd of 'rogue' elephants on his Thula Thula game reserve in Zululand, his common sense told him to refuse. But he was the herd's last chance of survival - dangerous and unpredictable, they would be killed if Anthony wouldn't take them in.

As Anthony risked his life to create a bond with the troubled elephants and persuade them to stay on his reserve, he came to realize what a special family they were, from the wise matriarch Nana, who guided the herd, to her warrior sister Frankie, always ready to see off any threat, and their children who fought so hard to survive.

With unforgettable characters and exotic wildlife, this is an enthralling book that will appeal to animal lovers and adventurous souls everywhere.

Uncover hidden bones and sniff out the criminals of the pack.

Step into Woofdle, a collection of 75 thrilling crime puzzles that will test your wit and keep you on your toes. Each puzzle features clever canine characters as they work to solve mysteries, wagging tails and all.

Perfect for fans of Meowdle, dog lovers and puzzle enthusiasts alike, Woofdle combines brain-teasing challenges with adorable canine characters. Leash up, and get ready for the walk of a lifetime.

The Sappi Tree Spotting series is a breakthrough in botanical literature.

This revised edition with updated tree names allows for easy and enjoyable identification, offering readers beautiful illustrations and photographs making for truly enlightening reading.

Sappi Tree Spotting provides the reader with powerful tools to help look for easy-to-find trees in the right places, builds knowledge on uniquely shaped and seasonally striking trees, and uses clear and simple terminology. Grids showing seasonal changes, animal and human uses for each tree, gardening tips and beautifully detailed maps add to the richness of the tree-spotting experience.

South Africa has a treasure of magnificent, indigenous trees to be found in the diverse and spectacular natural habitats of our country. If you love trees but have found it difficult to find and name them, this book is all you need to enhance and develop your adventure with them.

PLAY AND LEARN: learn about bees and biodiversity as you play this family strategy game for age 6+, based on traditional Mancala

SCREEN-FREE FUN for two players aged 6 and up

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EXPLORE THE ENTIRE SERIES: this game is one of our nature games, others include Bird Bingo, I Saw It First! Ocean, Match a Leaf, Under the Sea

LAURENCE KING PUBLISHING has been capturing imaginations and inspiring creativity in new and unexpected ways for over 30 years, with playful and eye-catching games, gifts and books

Buzz the bees to the flowers to collect pollen and then back to the hive to make honey for feeding and growing your very own bee colony. The player with the largest colony wins! Based on the ancient gameplay of mancala, Beehive Mancala is a fun strategy game for adults and children aged 6+. Includes facts about the bees and flowers featured, plus details on the honey-making process and the importance of bees from the beekeeper at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

In this insightful guide, the authors introduce readers to the rich animal life of South Africa’s largest nature reserve – the Kruger National Park.

The Kruger is home to 71 mammal, 252 bird, 36 reptile and 18 amphibian species. This guide describes the most common and most often seen animal species in plain language and the descriptions are accompanied by clear, full-colour photographs of each animal.

With this handy and easy-to-use field guide by your side, you never again have to worry about identifying animals correctly.

Towing a horse trailer is not something to be taken lightly, but neither should you be scared of trying. This book, now in its third updated edition, explains how to buy and use a trailer safely and within the law, covering all the topics a responsible horse owner needs to know in a clear and concise way, supported by photographs and diagrams. The book examines all aspects of trailer use and ownership, including choosing a trailer and tow-car, maintenance, safe driving practices and the law. The newcomer's nightmares of hitching up and reversing are explained in illustrated step-by-step sections to help you to perfect your technique. Safety and the importance of driving with the horse in mind are stressed throughout and there are sections on travelling wear for horses and how to handle difficult loaders.

Sappi tree spotting is the well-known, easy method of tree identification, written for the newcomer to the area as well as the experienced tree enthusiast. Sappi Tree Spotting: Lowveld (including the Kruger National Park) is now in its third edition, and it will help the reader to recognize almost three quarters of the larger trees to be seen in the Lowveld. The title is based on three innovative concepts - it keeps the terminology simple. The average recreational tree spotter will never use 'pubescent' when 'hairy' will do! Most trees are easy to find, as long as you look for the right trees in the right places. Some trees can be identified easily because of their Striking Features. These trees do not need a complex system of 'keying', because they are instantly recognisable.

The greatest botanical artists in the world capture one of the most diverse floral kingdoms on earth.

The traditional medium of botanical art is given a new lens with the aim to ultimately connect the reader to a bigger picture - one in which the intricate relationship between ourselves, the natural environment, plants and their pollinators is revealed. Expect meticulous detailing of floral structures, bursting seed pods, brightly coloured beetles, foraging ants, floating pollen and striped field mice...coupled with scientific facts and narrative stories about each plant.

This is a florilegium immersed in the natural world, informed by ecology and the fragility of our botanical heritage. Each chapter includes an up-front ‘Wunderkammer’ of artists' notes, colour swatches, working drawings and archeological details, revealing a glimpse into the creative process and ancient origins of the area.

A unique marriage of art, natural science and storytelling is used to share the treasures of our botanical heritage, diversity and sustainability.

In the far northwestern corner of South Africa lies the Richtersveld, recently inscribed towards the end of 2007 as South Africa' 8th World Heritage Site. At first glance, it is a desolate and inhospitable place, with hot sandy plains and startling, jagged mountains of black rock. It is the world' only biodiversity hotspot located in an arid region, where thousands of plant species, many of which are endemic to the area. It is also the home to the last remaining groups of Nama (Khoikhoi) people who still practise their traditional semi-nomadic lifestyle, living in portable reed huts and moving with their flocks of sheep and goats. The Richtersveld travel guide contains all the information you need to explore this stunning region. It covers the geological, botanical and cultural history of the area, and it contains full details of where to stay and what to do. The guide includes the Richtersveld Community Conservancy, the Richtersveld National Park, the nearby towns of Alexander Bay and Port Nolloth, and crosses the border into Namibia, where the Richtersveld is joined with the Ai-Ais hot springs and the Fish River Canyon (second largest in the world) in a spectacular Transfrontier Conservation Area. The Richtersveld is also part of the greater Namaqualand region, which runs south from the Orange River for several hundred kilometers. This beguiling part of the world has won international renown for its annual spring-flower spectacle, when millions of flowers burst forth to mount a staggering display that attracts visitors from all over the world.

To both the beginner and the experienced birdwatcher, this compact guide will prove as indispensable as binoculars.

Special features:

• Updated with new bird names
• Fits your pocket
• Practical and user-friendly
• Over 400 bird species
• Excellent colour photographs
• Logical grouping of birds
• Concise biological information
• English & Afrikaans names
• Southern African bird numbers
• Distribution maps according to the new bird atlas
• Index

Over 90 000 copies of this book have been sold to avid birders from South Africa and across the world.

Elephants breaking down walls, a hyena sharing a fire with the night guard to keep warm, hippos fighting, armless monkeys bringing their young to be admired by the author-this book is a kaleidoscope of wild animals, strange and often eccentric tourists, the trails and tribulations of running a poorly equipped lodge in a remote wilderness area, and the laughter and tears of working with and living alongside staff from a different background and culture. Written with great compassion, this is Lesley Cripps Thomson's story of how she forges a bond with staff who do not want to be told what to do or how to do it by a woman and the hardships they have to live with, including illness and poverty. She tells of the good times they have and how, in a crisis, they all pull together. ============================ In The Derelict House, Lesley Cripps Thomson vividly conveys the fun and the frustrations of living and working in the African bush. Enlivened by the many characters who pepper the pages, her book also paints a colourful picture of the wildlife scene. For those who aspire to sample wild Africa for the first time, and for those who have already fallen under its spell, this is an excellent read. For myself, it has been a pleasure to encounter a book so evocative of the Africa I have come to love. Douglas Willis, FRGS, FRSGS (Scotland) Running a lodge in the African bush means not only exotic wildlife but also eccentric human life. A vivid and engaging read. William Saunderson-Meyer - Sunday Times, South Africa "I loved The Derelict House ... it brought back fond memories of my own time in The Luangwa Valley and the characters and wildlife really are true to form" Julie Croucher, 'Travel With Jules' UK

The Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park in the Northern Cape is a unique wildlife destination due to its remoteness and the harshness of the dry savanna region it finds itself in. Despite the severe climate, the park is home to several animal species.

Animals of the Kgalagadi is a handy guide to the 53 mammal, 164 bird, 30 reptile and 9 amphibian species that live in the park. The most common and most often seen animal species are described in plain language and the descriptions are accompanied by clear, fullcolour
photographs of each animal.

The book also includes additional information about and photographs of the 105 uncommon bird species found in the park.

With this essential field guide by your side, you never again have to worry about identifying animals correctly.

Die grasfamilie, bekend as Poaceae, is waarskynlik die belangrikste plantfamilie op aarde. Grasse is die eerste voedselplante wat deur mense aangeplant is. Graangewasse, soos mielies, koring, rys en suikerriet (almal grasse), is steeds ons belangrikste bron van energie. Gras, in die vorm van voer, is ook die belangrikste bron van kos vir vee en die groot kuddes grasvreters in die natuur. Die akkurate identifikasie van grasse raak belangrik tydens veldbestuur aangesien grasse ten opsigte van hul weidingswaarde en ander ekologiese funksies verskil. Verder reageer verskillende onkruidgrasse anders op chemise onkruiddoders en moet daarom akkuraat geidentifiseer word. Hierdie boek, Gids tot Grasse van suider-Afrika, is die omvattendste volkleur identifikasiegids tot die algemene grasse in suider-Afrika en sluit onder meer die volgende kenmerke in: Beskrywings en illustrasies van die 320 belangrikste grasse in suider-Afrika; 'n Gebruikersvriendelike indentifikasiesleutel; Meer as 1 000 uitstekende kleurfoto's; Dertien kort en volledig geillustreerde inleidende hoofstukke oor grasse; Algemene grasname in verskeie inheemse tale; Simbole wat die leser in staat stel om inligting met 'n oogopslag te bekom.

Anyone who's ever loved a cat knows the pleasure and comfort these feline companions can bring -- and anyone who's ever lost a cat knows the deep sorrow brought on by their passing. This elegant tribute to cats past and present features classic poetry and short stories by authors both famous and unknown, as well as vintage photographs and drawings. These timeless words and pictures offer bereaved owners a chance to express and validate their feelings of grief while celebrating the many qualities that make cats special. An essential resource for feline enthusiasts, as well as for veterinarians, bereavement counselors, and pet loss support groups, Angel Whiskers is certain to provide comfort and joy to anyone who has ever enjoyed the uniquely exquisite company of America's most popular pet.