Southern African LBJs made simple

Southern African LBJs made simple
Author: Doug Newman
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
Total Pages: 490
Release: 2021-02-05
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1775846598

Now updated and expanded, Southern African LBJs made simple offers a unique method for identifying and distinguishing the cryptic little birds that are known as ‘little brown jobs’. Using a three-stage process, the book guides readers through successive stages, each of which takes them closer to identifying the bird in question. As calls play a critical role in identification of these birds, individual calls and comparative tracks are included. The book features: NEW BIRD CALL ACCESS – instant access to calls using free downloadable call app to scan barcodes on the species pages. Concise text describing key ID criteria (such as size, habitat, habits, call and similar-looking and -sounding birds). Updated distribution maps and carefully labelled illustrations. This enhanced and updated new edition will be an invaluable guide for anyone who wants to be able to tell one LBJ from another. Sales points: invaluable resource for identifying cryptic birds; fully updated, with additional species and refined ID information; scan and play bird calls using free downloadable app.

Southern African Mammals Made Simple

Southern African Mammals Made Simple
Author: Gordon King
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-03
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9781920572389

Southern African mammals made simple enables users to distinguish between commonly confused mammals by applying the breakthrough methodology that made Southern African LBJs made simple so hugely popular. The simple three-step system allows for quick and certain identification of mammals in the field. For each species featured, the book gives: range maps full-colour illustrations and photographs key identification pointers, and concise text describing height, weight, habits and habitat. Distinctive and iconic animals are included, but the particular value of this book lies in making separati.

Aloes in Southern Africa

Aloes in Southern Africa
Author: Gideon Smith
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
Total Pages: 446
Release: 2011-11-05
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 1920544445

Aloes are stately succulent plants that capture the allure of the African savanna. Aloes in Southern Africa explores the character and biology of African aloes, their habits, characteristic features and distribution in nature. It details 58 aloe and related species, cultivation and propagation, gardening styles and plants that flourish in different regions, plus medicinal, cosmetic and culinary uses. Whether you are starting a garden, redeveloping one or simply looking to expand your knowledge of these fascinating succulents, Aloes in Southern Africa will prove an invaluable guide.

Pocket Guide Birds of Zambia

Pocket Guide Birds of Zambia
Author: Rory McDougall
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
Total Pages: 468
Release: 2020-03-01
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1775847152

This pocket-sized, easy-to-use guide to the birds of Zambia features 425 birds likely to be seen in the region, plus a few ‘specials’ sought after by birders. It is an invaluable introduction and guide for visitors to Zambia with its 20 national parks and 42 Important Bird Areas. Features include: an informative introduction to birding in the region, including habitat descriptions and a glossary; full-colour photographs illustrating diagnostic features and plumage differences; concise identification text, including key ID pointers, call description and favoured habitat of each species; up-to-date distribution maps. Lightweight and handy for use in the field, this will be an excellent guide for anyone interested in the birds of Africa. Sales points: compact, easy to use, for birders of all levels; colour photographs of all 425 featured species; distribution maps for each species; authors are regional experts.

Southern African Lbjs Made Simple

Southern African Lbjs Made Simple
Author: Doug Newman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 152
Release: 2021-09
Genre:
ISBN: 9781775846536

Innovative guide to the cryptic little birds universally known as 'little brown jobs'. Uses a unique system of successive sorting stages to identify birds. Color coding, key ID criteria, labeled illustrations, distribution maps and individual and comparative calls (using scannable barcodes and a free bird calls app) help with identification.

Southern African Mammals Made Simple

Southern African Mammals Made Simple
Author: Doug Newman
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
Total Pages: 107
Release: 2013-12-05
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1920572406

Southern African mammals made simple enables users to distinguish between commonly confused mammals by applying the breakthrough methodology that made Southern African LBJs made simple so hugely popular. The simple three-step system allows for quick and certain identification of mammals in the field. For each species featured, the book gives: • range maps • full-colour illustrations and photographs • key identification pointers, and • concise text describing height, weight, habits and habitat. Distinctive and iconic animals are included, but the particular value of this book lies in making separation of the more challenging species possible, such as antelope, mongooses, genets, primates and many more. It will appeal to both local and foreign visitors to our game parks.

Complete Photographic Field Guide Birds of Southern Africa

Complete Photographic Field Guide Birds of Southern Africa
Author: Ian Sinclair
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
Total Pages: 2155
Release: 2017-08-18
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1775846261

The most comprehensive photographic guide of southern Africa’s birds in one volume, this brings a new dimension to bird ID in the region. It describes and illustrates all 958 birds, plus 17 species from Antarctica and Southern Ocean islands. Over 2,500 photographs show plumage variations and colour morphs. Text by Africa’s top birding authors focuses on identification, call, habitat, status, breeding and diet. Distribution maps show migratory status and bird density, and calendar bars show species’ prevalence and breeding. An indispensable companion in the field.

LBJ

LBJ
Author: Randall Bennett Woods
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Total Pages: 1040
Release: 2007
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780674026995

A dramatic reappraisal of one of the most significant and least understood presidents in American history, based on extraordinary interviews and documents - this is LBJ as he has never been seen before.

Pocket Guide to Wildflowers of South Africa

Pocket Guide to Wildflowers of South Africa
Author: Braam van Wyk
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
Total Pages: 309
Release: 2015-12-03
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1775843513

Pocket Guide: Wild Flowers of South Africa covers some 260 flowers representing all of the region’s major vegetation types: Accounts are conveniently organised by flower colour. Key ID features are supplied for each flower, as well as interesting facts. A photograph and distribution map accompany each species. Includes common and conspicuous plants as well as some alien species that are naturalized in the region. This book showcases some of the region’s diverse, strikingly beautiful floral splendours.