Page 57 of North American New Book Catalog Spring/Summer 2008 by International Publishers Marketing

2469 ipm_catss2008_text12 10/2/07 10:07 am page 56 struik publishers new titles now available march 2008 new titles smither s mammals of southern africa a field guide peter apps now available with expanded information on each species this book will satisfy the interests of the general reader as well as the wildlife enthusiast the book now also includes entries on the whales dolphins and seals that can be seen along the southern african coastline black and white line drawings showing the relative scale of groups of similar mammals have been included to further aid identification dr peter apps is a respected mammologist and the author of wild ways a field guide to the behaviour of southern african mammals peter apps wildlife author and award-winning scientist obtained a bachelor s degree from the university of oxford and an m.sc and ph.d from the university of pretoria his scientific interests range from animal behavior to chemistry he is the author of the field guides wild ways and smither s mammals of southern africa as well as dozens of scientific and popular articles now available paper us $27.95 can $31.35 isbn 978-1-86872-550-2 364 pages 6x8 fully illustrated nature travel the african baobab rupert watson new a fascinating blend of natural science history and personal experience in celebrating this iconic tree the baobab is surely the botanical symbol of africa instantly recognizable from afar and a compelling icon of the african landscape this age-old `upside-down tree invariably inspires wonder awe and mystery and has intrigued travellers for hundreds of years in an absorbing inspired account author rupert watson explores the life and times of this fascinating tree from its early madagascan beginnings to its present status on the continent and its future in a changing africa he takes a close look at the myriad uses of baobabs over the ages their hollow centers have served as prisons toilets wells and bars and some specimens have even been used as a refuge in battle or as burial sites other relationships between humans and the baobab are explored too often illustrated by delightful anecdotes march 2008 paper us $27.00 can $30.25 isbn 978-1-77007-430-9 200 pages 7x8 illustrated in color nature travel the curious baobab is shown in its many stages moods and guises and sometimes in the most unlikely places this book cannot fail to inspire rupert watson was born in england but has lived in kenya for nearly 30 years where he practices sometimes as a lawyer and mediator and always as a naturalist rupert has authored two previous books and has written natural history and travel articles for a wide range of publications including new scientist london times independent geographical magazine africa geographic and travel africa page 56 to order call 1-800-758-3756 fax 1-703-661-1501 www.internationalpubmarket.com

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