Margaret Smith Library, SAIAB: New Books: April 2019

This book compiles current evidence on the influence of climate change on the spreading of toxin producing species in aquatic systems. The chemistry and biology of toxin production is revised and an outlook on control and prevention of the toxin's impact on human and animal health is given.

Guide to the Manta and Devil Rays of the World includes detailed information on the identification, characteristics, threats, and distribution for each species in this family. Illustrated with more than 200 color photos, drawings, and plates, this guide also contains an expansive introduction to the general taxonomy, biology, and behavior of these iconic animals.

Animal: Exploring the Zoological World is a visually stunning and broad-ranging survey that explores and celebrates humankind's ongoing fascination with animals.This carefully curated selection of images, chosen by an international panel of experts, delves into our shared past to tell the story of animal life.

South Africa's only photographic competition specifically aimed at illustrating and communicating the excitement and impact of science, has had five very successful rounds over the past six years. This book illustrates some of the stunning, dramatic and spectacular images that have won prizes in these first five rounds.

The quality of research universities is an essential component of the development process in the information age, in Africa and elsewhere. This volume, produced by a network of outstanding African researchers, provides the best analysis to-date on the state of higher education in Africa, and discusses key polices to steer their positive transformation.

This volume is the first in South Africa to engage seriously with the place-based developmental role of universities. In the international literature and policy there has been an increasing integration of the university with place-based development, especially in cities.

The Lost Species vividly tells these stories of discovery—from the latest information on each creature to the people who collected them and the scientists who finally realized what they had unearthed—and will inspire many a museumgoer to want to peek behind the closed doors and rummage through the archives.

The first comprehensive reference on the sharks and rays of Papua New Guinea, it contains everything you need to know about recognising and identifying the sharks, rays and chimaeras found in Papa New Guinean waters, both marine and freshwater. Its user-friendly layout contains information on identifying features, size, distribution, habitat, biology and conservation status of 132 species.