African Myths & Tales

African Myths & Tales

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Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2020-07-07

Total Pages: 561

ISBN-13: 1839643102

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Africa south of the Sahara is a land of wide-ranging traditions and varying cultures. Despite the diversity and the lack of early written records, the continent possesses a rich body of folk tales and legends that have been passed down through the strong custom of storytelling and which often share similar elements, characters and ideas between peoples. So this collection offers a hefty selection of legends and tales – stories of the gods, creation and origins, trickster exploits, animal fables and stories which entertain and edify – from ‘Obatala Creates Mankind’, from the Yoruba people of west Africa, to ‘The Girl Of The Early Race, Who Made Stars’, from the San people of southern Africa, all collected in a gorgeous gold-foiled and embossed hardback to treasure.


A Comprehensive Illustrated Field Guide

A Comprehensive Illustrated Field Guide

Author: Ian Sinclair

Publisher: Struik Publishers

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781868728572

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Birds of Africa South of the Sahara provides unrivalled coverage of African birds in a single volume, and is the first book to describe and illustrate all of the birds found in Africa south of the Sahara Desert (the Afrotropic Region), including Socotra, Pemba and islands in the Gulf of Guinea. * Some 2,105 species are covered, with an additional 70 vagrants briefly described, and more than 2,000 images assembled on 359 plates. * Illustrations portray most distinctive plumages, as well as diagnostic flight patterns and major geographic variants. * Species descriptions give precise identification features, highlighting differences between similar species, as well as briefly reporting habitat, status and calls. * Distribution maps for each species are based on the latest atlas surveys. * The most up-to-date taxonomy is used, with many new species described and illustrated for the first time. Despite its exceptional coverage, this guide is compact enough to use in the field, and follows the standard field guide format, with texts and range maps appearing opposite the color plates.


The South African Guide to Gluten-Free Baking

The South African Guide to Gluten-Free Baking

Author: Zorah Booley Samaai

Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa

Published: 2024-06-12

Total Pages: 406

ISBN-13: 1485901723

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In a world where allergies and food intolerances are becoming more and more common, The South African Guide to Gluten-Free Baking will make your time in the kitchen a little sweeter. This cookbook will teach you how to seamlessly pivot from ‘normal’ baking to gluten-free baking, so you can enjoy your favourite baked goods and sweet treats without the guilt – or any unpleasant side effects. As a go-to guide for baking all things gluten-free, the book includes a section on how to stock your pantry for gluten-free baking (including a breakdown of the best gluten-free flours to use, and which combinations work best for different recipes), what ingredients are safe to use for a gluten-free diet, as well as the equipment and tools you’ll need to become an expert gluten-free baker. Gluten-free baking can seem daunting, but The South African Guide to Gluten-Free Baking will inspire readers to learn how to make their favourite baked goods gluten free – without being able to tell the difference! – so they can walk into the kitchen with confidence. Expect recipes for everything from decadent triple-layer celebration cakes, cute cupcakes and one-bowl brownies, delicious doughnuts, decadent cheesecakes, comforting pies and easy pizzas, South African favourites like malva pudding, as well as a chapter on easy air-fryer bakes.


Gun Trader's Guide, Forty-Sixth Edition

Gun Trader's Guide, Forty-Sixth Edition

Author: Robert A. Sadowski

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2024-10-01

Total Pages: 1984

ISBN-13: 1510781390

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If you are seeking a comprehensive reference for collectible gun values, the Gun Trader’s Guide is the only book you need. Included are extensive listings for handguns, shotguns, and rifles from some of the most popular manufacturers, including Beretta, Browning, Colt, Remington, Savage, Smith & Wesson, Winchester, and many more. The Gun Trader's Guide is a one-stop manual to buying collectible firearms. For more than half a century, this guide has been the standard reference for collectors, curators, dealers, shooters, and gun enthusiasts. Updated annually, it remains the definitive source for making informed decisions on used firearms purchases.


Origin Africa

Origin Africa

Author: Jonathan Kingdon

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2023-07-25

Total Pages: 480

ISBN-13: 0691228531

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A richly illustrated journey through the evolution of Africa’s extraordinary natural world across deep time Origin Africa is a unique introduction to the natural history and evolution of the most misrepresented continent on Earth. Celebrated evolutionary biologist and artist Jonathan Kingdon, a leading expert on the natural history of Africa, tells this extraordinary story as no one else can. Featuring a wealth of photographs and illustrations, the book is both a visual and narrative feast. Africa is the richest continent, containing every habitat from desert to tropical forest and the widest range of plants and animals found anywhere. It has experienced extraordinary climate fluctuations, meteor bombardment, and cataclysmic volcanic eruptions. Yet life has not only survived but evolved almost countless species. One group of primates evolved out of this crucible and moved out of Africa to dominate every continent on Earth. Africa has properties that ensure that most of human evolution couldn’t have occurred anywhere else. A fascinating story told as never before, Origin Africa chronicles how the natural conditions of Africa enabled a spectacular evolution of plants and animals, including Homo sapiens.


The Accurate Chain (South African Edition)

The Accurate Chain (South African Edition)

Author: Hendrik van Rensburg

Publisher: African Sun Media

Published: 2020-08-18

Total Pages: 143

ISBN-13: 1928314732

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The aim of this book is to help the average hunter and sport shooter, who uses a bolt action rifle, to accurise his or her shooting system and to be able shoot more competitively and with more self-confidence. This aim led to the title of the manual – The Accurate Chain. The ‘accuracy chain’ consists of three main ‘links’ – the rifle, the ammunition and the human factor. These are joined together with many smaller links. If just one of the links is broken, you don’t have a chain. If you work through this manual attentively, you will find out how to accurise your rifle correctly and how to choose and use the correct equipment and tools for accurate reloading and load development for your rifle.