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Peter Apps

    Peter Apps is an author whose work stems from a fascination with humanity and its potential. While his creations often touch upon science fiction, he draws inspiration from history and the belief that even seemingly ordinary things can hold extraordinary possibilities. Apps explores the theme of searching for extraterrestrial life while simultaneously celebrating the wonder of human existence. His writing reflects an intrinsic curiosity for discovery and an interest in science, astronomy, and the diverse tapestry of human lives.

    Fauna und Flora im südlichen Afrika
    Wild Ways
    Deterring Armageddon: A Biography of NATO
    Smithers' mammals of Southern Africa
    Show Me the Bodies
    • 2024
    • 2022

      On 14 June 2017, a 24-storey block of flats went up in flames. The fire climbed up cladding as flammable as solid petrol. Fire doors failed to self-close. No alarm rang out to warn sleeping residents. As smoke seeped into their homes, all were told to 'stay put'. Many did - and they died. It was a disaster decades in the making. Peter Apps exposes how a steady stream of deregulation, corporate greed and institutional indifference caused this tragedy. It is the story of a grieving community forsaken by our government, a community still waiting for change.

      Show Me the Bodies
    • 2014

      Wild Ways

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Southern Africa has a rich mammal fauna. Identifying mammals is part of the fun - understanding their behavior is just as fascinating. With his extensive knowledge and experience, Peter Apps describes and interprets the behavior of all the significant mammals from aardvarks to tsessebe.

      Wild Ways
    • 2012

      First published in 1986, Smithers' Mammals is an authoritative and popular guide to the mammals of Southern Africa, including whales, dolphins and seals. Will appeal to general readers and wildlife enthusiasts, as well as to specialists in the field.

      Smithers' mammals of Southern Africa