A Guide to the Birds of East Africa (Hardcover)

from womansheart

Two men, interested in escorting the same woman to a ball and vying for the privilege to do so by listing species of birds they spot. Oh, the subtle and shining moments experienced by the feeling(s) of the human heart and experienced in the amygdala areas of the brain. Feelings are , IMHO why we ...

from tracyfox

A Guide to the Birds of East Africa will appeal to travelers, birders and fans of Alexander McCall Smith's books. This short novel tells the charming tale of a birding contest between two childhood rivals for the privilege of asking the lovely window Rose Mbikwa to the annual Hunt Club dance. The...

from richardderus

Actuarially, I am past middle age. In fact, more than 90% of the world's population is younger than I am. And that shows in the things I care about, read, and buy. Advertisers, take note: Old folks in America are *not lying down to die*! Pay attention to us! Like the author of this book did. Mr. ...

from CynthiaBelgum

A playful and interesting book about a group of Nairobi residents and their intertwined lives. Drayson is quite a good writer. There's an Indian businessman who falls in love with the white widow of a black liberation fighter. He wants to invite her to a dance, but finds himself in competition wi...

from labfs39

I was looking for something light to read and couldn't have landed upon a happier choice. For those enamored with [Major Pettigrew], similar delights await you upon meeting Mr. Malik. Mr. Malik is a charming man of Indian descent born and raised in Nairobi. He was educated in England, but dutiful...