Hi All
Last Saturday evening I, along with about 100 others, was invited to a well-organised book launch at The Beach House in Harare. Well-known wildlife enthusiast, Jan Teede, had arranged for three very different books to be published by his printers in Cape Town. The three authors, Jan Teede, Kirsty Jean and Natalie de Chassant were all in attendance autographing newly printed copies of each book for those attendees that purchased originals.
We, at Bindu Books, have accepted numerous copies of these “Must Read” books and will be selling them now for anyone interested in giving a Christmas present to someone who appreciates good literature.
Each book is selling for US$20 or buy all 3 of these titles for just US$55.
Bo and the Whale Shark: Not long ago, one of Author Kirsty Jean’s young sons expressed a keen interest in Sharks asking Mom all sorts of questions that she had little knowledge of. The net result is a beautifully animated “Children’s” book that cleverly showcases the life of sharks today with detailed paintings of about 30 different species. It illustrates how Bo spends much of his time diving in the seas befriending a Whale Shark. The storyline progresses to how netting and plastic bottles are having a major effect on the future of sharks worldwide giving a few simple ideas that all kids could benefit from long-term. Bo & the Whale Shark makes for a good quick read for teenagers and adults alike.
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Mana Pools National Park – A Field Guide: Jan and Fiona Teede have, arguably, spent more time wandering around Mana Pools than any other city folks. They have compiled several publications highlighting a wide variety of subject matter from this magnificent National Park bordering the Southern part of the Zambezi River.
Jan Teede has now assembled a very detailed Field Guide for Mana Pools that will surely be a mandatory addition to the literature carried around the parks by both field guides and regular visitors. It’s one of those books that any school library must have available for their pupils to gain knowledge of our wildlife heritage.
The first 75 pages of the Introduction give a concise, but very detailed, summary of the dos and don’ts on subjects like “Staying Safe”; Camping; and Parks Regulations. This is followed by 500 pages on all the Mana Pools species of Wildlife, Birdlife, Reptiles and Trees / Botany finishing off with all the Anthropods (Spiders et al)
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From Dust: Modern Poetry: – Natalie de Chassant. Poetry has long been used to aptly describe scenarios in a precise format using powerful combinations of words that have a major effect on the reader. Natalie de Chassant was brought up in Zimbabwe and has put together an anthology of 36 thought-provoking poems along with very appropriate illustrations from leading Zimbabwean artists.
A single word has been used as the title for each poem: “Gratitude”; “Betrayal”; “Carefree”. This collection is a must for those who want to start the day with an inspiring, allusive message.
The summarised remarks on the back page read: “ ’From Dust’ is a collection of poems, illustrations and art that tap into the wonder of human existence. The pages tell of beauty through pain, healing through heartbreak, and the fullness that comes with deeply experiencing our connection to ourselves, the Earth and Each Other.”
