Gavin Whitfield (17 results)

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. South Africa has just about the richest geological heritage on the planet. By pinpointing 50 Must-see sites, this book shows why, where and how to enjoy it. The book presents 50 of the most recognizable and geologically interesting sites around South Africa, including some of palaeontological or historical renown and some of mining interest. The diverse selection includes sites such as Chapman's Peak, Howick Falls, Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens, Mapungubwe, Tswaing Meteorite Crater and the Fraserburg Fossil Surface. Each site is unpacked to reveal: Key features; Geological heritage; Landscape and rock formations; Topics of local or historical interest; Things to see and do at the site and in the surrounding area. Maps and GPS pointers make the sites easy to find, and some of the more complicated features are explained by means of simplified diagrams. Nearly 1,000 colour images illustrate South Africa's remarkable geology and bring the topic vividly to life, making the book suitable for armchair travel too. The book presents 50 of the most recognizable and geologically interesting sites around South Africa, including some of palaeontological or historical renown and some of mining interest. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 172 pages. Dexter Whitfield "Coal: a privatisation postponed?" / Paul Gilroy and Joe Simm "Laws, order and the state of the left" / Ephraim Nimni "Great historical failure: marxist theories of nationalism" / Ronnie Minck "Otto Bauer: Towards a Marxist Theory of Nationalism" / Gavin Kitching "Nationalism: the instrumental passion" / Martin Spence "Imperialism and decline: Britain in the 1980s" (SL#7/2).…

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. 2nd. shelf wear on the wraps, some creasing. one inscription, general usage markings. soundly bound. may require extra postage [SK]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. shelf wear on the wraps. some usage markings. the book remains neat and presentable. may require extra postage. [SK]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Softcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 3rd Edition. 3rd edition. The wraps worn, rubbed and creased. Internally, slight waviness to the pages. Otherwise clean. Tightly bound. r*10/03/2026. [ak]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Softcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. The wraps are shelf rubbed with light creasing along the edges. The binding is secure. ink inscription from a previous owner on the title page. Light browning along the edges of the pages. There are no ink inscriptions or annotations. Extra postage required unless posted within South Africa. r*05/02/2025 JHK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.…

Softcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. Heavy, extra postage required unless posted within South Africa. The wraps are a little shelf rubbed. Internally, clean. Tightly bound. r*07/08/2024. [ak]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. 3rd Edition . The wraps are a little shelf rubbed and edge worn. Internally, there is a pen inscription on title page. Otherwise clean. Tightly bound. r*08/07/2025. [ak]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 320 pages. 9.25x6.75x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. A nice introduction to the richness of South African geology. I work on the Barberton Greenstones; nice to see it put into context. pp.320. Maps Coll illus.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. South Africa has just about the richest geological heritage on the planet. By pinpointing 50 Must-see sites, this book shows why, where and how to enjoy it. The book presents 50 of the most recognizable and geologically interesting sites around South Africa, including some of palaeontological or historical renown and some of mining interest. The diverse selection includes sites such as Chapman's Peak, Howick Falls, Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens, Mapungubwe, Tswaing Meteorite Crater and the Fraserburg Fossil Surface. Each site is unpacked to reveal: Key features; Geological heritage; Landscape and rock formations; Topics of local or historical interest; Things to see and do at the site and in the surrounding area. Maps and GPS pointers make the sites easy to find, and some of the more complicated features are explained by means of simplified diagrams. Nearly 1,000 colour images illustrate South Africa's remarkable geology and bring the topic vividly to life, making the book suitable for armchair travel too. The book presents 50 of the most recognizable and geologically interesting sites around South Africa, including some of palaeontological or historical renown and some of mining interest. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. …

paperback. Condition: Fine. signed by both authors. a neat and clean copy. minor shelf wear and usage markings. excellent binding. very heavy, may require extra postage. [SK]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. Signed.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Colour illustrated covers with 'De Beers' to top corner by spine, this would be 'As New' but for trivial rub to bottom fr. outer corner. Col. map verso fr. cover + t.p., which also has 'De Beers' at top, + 320, lavishly illustrated throughout, nearly all in colour, inc, maps, plus a number of tables. 18 cm x 24 cm.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 320pp. profusely illus. in colour on coated paper. No prev ownership marks or o/w. Slight waviness to leaves. Small price label to back wrap. Heavy book.