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The book provides detailed descriptions of all the positively recorded fish species in Kariba. The layout is good and easy to use. The book also has interesting background information about the Lake and the fish species recorded there. All in all the book is highly recommended.

As a student of Sub-Saharan Africa I found this history of British Empire propaganda efforts through cinema showings in Rhodesia fascinating reading. This is the stuff of great drama -- the British investment in moving picture development and censorship efforts directed at forging a "tool of Empire" in order to pacify Africans and assimilate them into the new colonial order. Most of othe propaganda tools later employed by the Nazis in Germany and the Soviets in Russia were originally in play in the prolonged and heavily subsidized business of developing a cinema oriented to promoting the white rule administrations. The book is a fast paced, engrossing read -- if there is one criticism to be levied it seems that perhaps in the interest of brevity the author passed over quickly some of the engrossing tales of how certain motion pictures were required to be bowdlerized in order to negotiate them into a colonial atmosphere. For example, a full chapter might have been devoted to the reaction of the Rhodesian natives to cowboy movies, a campaign that stretched over decades, changing in scope and intent to accommodate the growing sophistication of the native audiences. Has anyone made an attempt to produce a motion picture not centered in the Hollywood concept of African colonialism? Perhaps the author has this in mind for a future project -- I would look forward to watching a drama concerned with Rhodesian cinema development in a style of "Out of Africa" presentation, demonstrating the power of film to shape credulous audiences, and how that same influence backfired in fomenting political unrest and revolution.

This is an exceptionally well written tour guide book for Zimbabwe. I really enjoyed the photographs and the maps of the regions of Zimbabwe. The maps are very detailed depending on which area you plan to visit. It talks about the people, the climate, the language, and the way of life. I especially enjoyed the historical background of the country. It brings you up to date with what is happening now in the country. It tells the specifics for traveling by air, rail, and car.Each section is divided up by a specific part of the country. Listed are accomodations, tours and excursions, where to eat, health hazards and annual events and useful telephone numbers.I highly recommend this as a take along for your trip to Zimbabwe. Enjoy the book before you travel.

Apartheid reigning over mind and body, infecting the world even through it's most wronged victims. Dambudzo Marechera's head cracks open, spills molten bile over all the African slums. Now dead, completely unknown in America, he was as angry as Louis-Ferdinand Celine (a true accomplishment) and every bit as talented.
This book is a shiv. In dangerous situations such things are necessary.

The book was our bible during our summer '99 holiday to Namibia, Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Without it we wouldn't have made it in the timeframe we had for sure. Be sure to buy the most recent version, 'cause these regions are developing faster than you can imagine. Due to the guide we discovered loads more country beauties than we would have. You'll absolutely get your money's worth.

After a an extensive overview of the book which was partly written by Mr. Tirivafi John Kangai, I was delighted. I was pleased see the Zimbabwe has a highly intelligent wave of new writers , who have the ability and the skill to write and depict the history and the future . This man MR. Tirivafi Kangai has left me waiting patiently for his next book.

I am actually looking for this book so that i can buy it.have been looking for it for years now with no luck!

A highly practical guide, informative and entertaining to read, sadly out-of-date now because of Zimbabwe's changed situation. But despite the current petrol crisis tour companies are still operating and well managaged, hotels still giving the renowned Zimbabwe welcome despite food shortages -- e.g. sustaining English breakfasts and local wines for dinner. It was an invaluable companion to an archeological trip to the stunning eastern higlands, indispensible in finding the way around Harare, with useful potted histories for most rural locations.

The best book I know of for traveling in Botswana and Zimbabwe. We used it and the Lonely Planet guide to get around these countries and found the information in the Rough Guide to be much more in depth and well written. The book also provided a nice balance between dirt cheap, moderate, and expensive lodging and dining options. Good maps, park information, and a lot of valuable cultural information on history, arts, music, etc. too.