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Author : Robert Harold Compton
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Kirstenbosch: Garden for a Nation written by Robert Harold Compton and published by . This book was released on 1965 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Robert Harold Compton
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (637 download)
Download or read book Kirstenbosch ; Garden for a Nation written by Robert Harold Compton and published by . This book was released on 1965 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Robert Harold Compton
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Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (68 download)
Download or read book Kirstenbosch written by Robert Harold Compton and published by . This book was released on 1965 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : National Botanic Gardens of South Africa (KIRSTENBOSCH)
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (115 download)
Download or read book Kirstenbosch-Garden for a Nation. Being the Story of the First 50 Years of the National Botanic Gardens of South Africa, 1913-1963. By Robert Harold Compton, with an Historical Introduction by Mary Alexander Cook, and a Report on the Golden Jubilee Celebrations by Hedley Brian Rycroft written by National Botanic Gardens of South Africa (KIRSTENBOSCH) and published by . This book was released on 1965 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Eben Kirksey
Publisher : Duke University Press
ISBN 13 : 0822374803
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (223 download)
Download or read book Emergent Ecologies written by Eben Kirksey and published by Duke University Press. This book was released on 2015-11-27 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In an era of global warming, natural disasters, endangered species, and devastating pollution, contemporary writing on the environment largely focuses on doomsday scenarios. Eben Kirksey suggests we reject such apocalyptic thinking and instead find possibilities in the wreckage of ongoing disasters, as symbiotic associations of opportunistic plants, animals, and microbes are flourishing in unexpected places. Emergent Ecologies uses artwork and contemporary philosophy to illustrate hopeful opportunities and reframe key problems in conservation biology such as invasive species, extinction, environmental management, and reforestation. Following the flight of capital and nomadic forms of life—through fragmented landscapes of Panama, Costa Rica, and the United States—Kirksey explores how chance encounters, historical accidents, and parasitic invasions have shaped present and future multispecies communities. New generations of thinkers and tinkerers are learning how to care for emergent ecological assemblages—involving frogs, fungal pathogens, ants, monkeys, people, and plants—by seeding them, nurturing them, protecting them, and ultimately letting go.
Author : Brian J. Huntley
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN 13 : 1775848965
Total Pages : 805 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (758 download)
Download or read book Kirstenbosch written by Brian J. Huntley and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2024-09-09 with total page 805 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kirstenbosch is a name that resonates around the world as the home of a uniquely rich flora in a setting of unsurpassed beauty. Established soon after the unification of South Africa in 1910, the Garden continues to draw both tourists and locals to its enchanting spaces and botanical riches. This book tells of how the Garden came to be, its setbacks and triumphs, its benefactors and heroes. It outlines the Garden’s scientific eminence as the repository of knowledge on our prized flora and presents its many attractions. In this new edition, the story is brought up to date with details of new developments and attractions, making it a quality memento for visitors and the thousands of locals who flock there annually. Sales points: New edition of a lavishly illustrated book. A fascinating account of the Garden over more than 100 years. Finely crafted text by Brian Huntley, former CEO of SANBI. Excellent all-occasions gift and keepsake.
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Publisher : Juta and Company Ltd
ISBN 13 : 9781919713120
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (131 download)
Download or read book Discovering Indigenous Forests at Kirstenbosch written by and published by Juta and Company Ltd. This book was released on 1997 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is an Afromontane forest? Are these forests indigenous to South Africa? What creatures inhabit these forests and how do they interrelate with one another?
Author : John S. Compton
Publisher : Juta and Company Ltd
ISBN 13 : 9781919930701
Total Pages : 116 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (37 download)
Download or read book The Rocks and Mountains of Cape Town written by John S. Compton and published by Juta and Company Ltd. This book was released on 2004 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Brian J Huntley
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN 13 : 1775840263
Total Pages : 713 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (758 download)
Download or read book Kirstenbosch - the most beautiful garden in Africa written by Brian J Huntley and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 713 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kirstenbosch is a name that resonates round the world as the home of a uniquely rich flora in a setting of unsurpassed beauty, and in 2013 Kirstenbosch celebrates its 100th anniversary. This centenary publication tells the story of its establishment, its setbacks and triumphs, its benefactors and heros. It outlines the Garden's scientific eminence - as the repository of knowledge on our prized flora - and details the many attractions that make it a favourite destination for Capetonians and visitors alike. With a finely crafted text by acclaimed ecologist Brian Huntley, and lavishly illustrated with photographs and artworks that tell the history and reflect the beauty of the Garden, this will be a sought-after volume - a quality memento for visitors to Kirstenbosch and a keepsake for the many thousands of locals who flock there annually. Beautifully presented in a colourful dustjacket, this book will be a tasteful, all-occasions gift, and one to cherish.
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Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (786 download)
Download or read book Veld & flora written by and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Pearl R. Lewis
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1365018113
Total Pages : 37 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (65 download)
Download or read book Cape Town: Colour the Rainbow Nation written by Pearl R. Lewis and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016-04-20 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cape Town, the Mother City of South Africa, has roots that extend back to the seventeenth century. While its history is preserved in centuries-old architecture, the city continues to evolve, and make new history with each passing year. As a culturally diverse city, Cape Town has much to offer its visitors and locals, making it Africa's top tourist destination. "Cape Town: Colour the Rainbow Nation" is a colouring adventure for all ages. Whether you are a proud Capetonian, occasional visitor, or have yet to take a trip to this city, this book is your opportunity to explore and make memories in the most colourful of ways. In addition to themed colouring pages, this book includes factual titbits and the odd urban legend. "Colour the Rainbow Nation" is a colouring book series that celebrates all things South African: the people, the places, and the experiences that help us remember the past while we continue to plant seeds of hope for the future. Celebrate by adding your splash of colour.
Author : Julie Laplante
Publisher : Berghahn Books
ISBN 13 : 178238555X
Total Pages : 301 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (823 download)
Download or read book Healing Roots written by Julie Laplante and published by Berghahn Books. This book was released on 2015-02-01 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Umhlonyane, also known as Artemisia afra, is one of the oldest and best-documented indigenous medicines in South Africa. This bush, which grows wild throughout the sub-Saharan region, smells and tastes like “medicine,” thus easily making its way into people’s lives and becoming the choice of everyday healing for Xhosa healer-diviners and Rastafarian herbalists. This “natural” remedy has recently sparked curiosity as scientists search for new molecules against a tuberculosis pandemic while hoping to recognize indigenous medicine. Laplante follows umhlonyane on its trails and trials of becoming a biopharmaceutical — from the “open air” to controlled environments — learning from the plant and from the people who use it with hopes in healing.
Author : Rod Saunders
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN 13 : 1775847624
Total Pages : 984 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (758 download)
Download or read book Saunders’ Field Guide to Gladioli of South Africa written by Rod Saunders and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2021-08-13 with total page 984 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The genus Gladiolus has fascinated plant collectors, taxonomists and the general public for centuries. Known for their spectacular flowers, these highly adapted and specialised plants occur throughout Africa, Madagascar, Europe and the Middle East. South Africa is home to more than half of the world’s Gladiolus species and the Western Cape is the heart of species diversity. Saunders’ Field Guide to Gladioli of South Africa is the first of its kind to offer a complete photographic record of the 166 species that occur in the region. Posthumously completed, this book is the culmination of the Saunders’ long search to find and photograph every known species of Gladiolus in South Africa. It includes: An introduction comprising a brief history of gladioli, information about the morphology and taxonomy of the genus, and guidelines for use in the field. Detailed descriptions of the main floral parts of each species, along with information about ecology, pollinators, similar species and conservation status; field notes were written by Rachel Saunders. Over 1,000 exquisite photographs taken in situ detailing morphology and habitat. Up-to-date distribution maps indicating where species have been recorded. A glossary of terms with illustrations unpacking difficult terminology. A coveted record of the life’s work of a couple who contributed to botany and horticulture in South Africa; it will be treasured by anyone with an interest in these magnificent flowers. Sales points: Accessible coverage of all known gladioli in South Africa; identification at a glance; full-colour photographs of all species described; expert authors.
Author : Keith Kirsten
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781868725076
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (25 download)
Download or read book Gardening with Keith Kirsten written by Keith Kirsten and published by . This book was released on 2001-09-10 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated and practical guide for gardeners at all levels of expertise. Whether you have a few acres of land or a small back yard, this guide will help you get the most out of your garden.
Author : Christien Malan
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ISBN 13 : 9781919684024
Total Pages : 50 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (84 download)
Download or read book Kirstenbosch written by Christien Malan and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Maano Ramutsindela
Publisher : African Books Collective
ISBN 13 : 3905758873
Total Pages : 346 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (57 download)
Download or read book The Politics of Nature and Science in Southern Africa written by Maano Ramutsindela and published by African Books Collective. This book was released on 2016-08-12 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book brings together recent and ongoing empirical studies to examine two relational kinds of politics, namely, the politics of nature, i.e. how nature conservation projects are sites on which power relations play out, and the politics of the scientific study of nature. These are discussed in their historical and present contexts, and at specific sites on which particular human-environment relations are forged or contested. This spatio-temporal juxtaposition is lacking in current research on political ecology while the politics of science appears marginal to critical scholarship on social nature. Specifically, the book examines power relations in nature-related activities, demonstrates conditions under which nature and science are politicised, and also accounts for political interests and struggles over nature in its various forms. The ecological, socio-political and economic dimensions of nature cannot be ignored when dealing with present-day environmental issues. Nature conservation regulations are concerned with the management of flora and fauna as much as with humans. Various chapters in the book pay attention to the ways in which nature, science and politics are interrelated and also co-constitutive of each other. They highlight that power relations are naturalised through science and science-related institutions and projects such as museums, botanical gardens, wetlands, parks and nature reserves.
Author : Saul Dubow
Publisher : Manchester University Press
ISBN 13 : 1526119781
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (261 download)
Download or read book Science and society in southern Africa written by Saul Dubow and published by Manchester University Press. This book was released on 2017-03-01 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection, dealing with case studies drawn from South Africa, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Mauritius, examines the relationship between scientific claims and practices, and the exercise of colonial power. It challenges conventional views that portray science as a detached mode of reasoning with the capacity to confer benefits in a more or less even-handed manner. That science has the potential to further the collective good is not fundamentally at issue, but science can also be seen as complicit in processes of colonial domination. Not only did science assist in bolstering aspects of colonial power and exploitation, it also possessed a significant ideological component: it offered a means of legitimating colonial authority by counter-poising Western rationality to native superstition and it served to enhance the self-image of colonial or settler elites in important respects. This innovative volume ranges broadly through topics such as statistics, medicine, eugenics, agriculture, entomology and botany.
