Publications
The Anguilla National Trust has published a number of books about Anguilla that would make great presents.
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"A Guide to the Birds of Anguilla"by Steve H. Holliday, Karim V. D. Hodge and Damian E. Hughes Essential guide to finding and identifying the common birds of Anguilla. Great Colour images of over 60 species of bird. Maps and directions to 16 of the best sites for birdwatching. A check-list of over 135 species of bird seen on Anguilla and when to see them. An introduction to Anguilla's heritage and its conservation.
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| | US$20.00 |
| Item Number: 978-1-905601-10-3 |
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"A Field Guide to Anguilla's Wetlands"by Elizabeth Subin, Judy Dudley, John Crock, Judith Anne Sadler Bryan, and Roy Thomas This field guide is intended to foster an appreciation of Anguilla's wetlands and their importance within an island-wide ecosystem. For the first time, scientific names of the birds and plants found around the ponds are documented within one publication. Along with detailed maps and directions, notes on the historical and contemporaneous uses of Anguilla's ponds are also included within this guide. This book is a must for anyone interested in Anguilla's flora and fauna.
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| | US$10.00 |
| Item Number: FLDGD |
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"Anguilla's Environmental Alphabet"Joy Rudder With short verses covering topics ranging from the Amblyrhiza to zooxanthellae, Anguilla's Environmental Alphabet, provides a creative way of exploring and understanding the diversity of Anguilla's natural environment.
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| | US$5.00 |
| Item Number: ALPHA |
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"The Reptiles and Amphibians of Anguilla, British West Indies"Karim V.D. Hodge, Ellen J. Censky, Robert Powell This book about Anguilla's reptiles and amphibians is the second guide to the nation's natural environment. It serves to foster an appreciation of Anguilla's fragile natural resources and enhance awareness of conservation issues that continue to affect the development of the island. An overview of the Anguillian Archipelago, reptiles and amphibians generally, and relevant conservation issues precedes accounts of all species known to occur on any of Anguilla's islands. The species accounts provide illustrations of each species, information about their distributions and origins, how to identify them, notes on their biology, and comments on their conservation status. This information about a very important component of the Anguillian fauna is provided with hopes that it will encourage readers to enjoy their encounters with reptiles and amphibians.
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| | US$15.00 |
| Item Number: 0-9673958-9-5 |
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"Anguilla: Tranquillity Wrapped in Blue"Arif Ali (Editor) With over 200 colour photographs, this is the definitive guide to the nation's history, local customs and traditions, its people and places, as well as its successes and achievements.
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| | US$36.00 |
| Item Number: 1-870518-68-3 |
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"A Guide to Common Plants of Anguilla"Mary M. Walker, Oliver Hodge, Floyd Homer, Winston Johnson A comprehensive guide to Anguilla's common plants. Native and introduced plant species are described, along with their uses and historical/cultural significance.
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| Item Number: 976-8194-45-6 |
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"Nature's Exquisite Designs in Anguilla and St. Martin"Lena Gumbs An in-depth and sound knowledge of one's culture is a prerequisite for developing "National Pride." This Conchshell Creations book will enhance the children's environmental and cultural education. Nature's Exquisite Designs does not only identify the flowers of Anguilla but also skilfully interweaves them with cultural relevance and linkages to the society.
US$25.00
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| Item Number: XQSTD |
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"A School and Its Community: The East End School, 1917-1974"Colville L. Petty A history of the life of the East End School (the first Government funded Primary School on the island) from the opening of its doors in 1917 to its closure in 1974. Using personal accounts, this book describes the symbiotic relationship that formed between a remarkable community and its school.
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| | US$10.00 |
| Item Number: 0-944185-05-3 |
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"Windows to Yesteryear" (A Collection of Poems)by Patricia J. Adams A book of poetry that tells the story of Anguilla as an island nation. Striking pictures of Anguillian cultural lifestyles during the hard but glorious and good old days are painted with passion and patriotic love. The need to preserve cultural heritage is a theme that echoes throughout this absorbing collection of literary work.
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| Item Number: YSTYR |
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"Li'l Bit a Guinea Corn Porridge and Other Poems"by Daisy "Wong" Richardson This eclectic collection of writings provides a glimpse into various aspects of Anguillian culture: the changing of values through time, the necessity for perseverance, the "jollification" tradition of "bearing one another's burdens," and caring for and helping each other. Written by one of Anguilla's outstanding freedom fighters, Daisy Richardson is able to fuse sentiments of a strong and unwavering faith in God with an equally fervent support for national self-determination and cultural preservation.
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| Item Number: GNCRN |
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"A Gift of Fire: Cultural Writings to Enlighten & Amuse"Patricia J. Adams
As a collection of poetry and short sayings, A Gift of Fire, describes life in Anguilla using words and images based in "the first language of the Caribbean," Creole. It covers such topics as the importance and beauty of family, culture, spiritual faith, and environment.
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| | US$10.00 |
| Item Number: GFTFR |
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