A Guide to the Birds of East Africa, (Paperback)

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 nittnut

A thoroughly enjoyable book. The story follows Mr. Malik, who is described as an honest man. He is in love with Rose, the leader of the Tuesday am bird walk. If not for the intervention of fate in the guise of a former school mate (not a friend) he might never have done anything about it. They bo...

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 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...

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...