Author : Stephen D. Elliott
Publisher : New Holland Australia(AU)
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 49,34 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Science
ISBN :
This text describes and illustrates the major protected areas and other wild places in Thailand. From the endless forests and exotic mammals of Huai Kha Khaeng to the hidden islands of And Thong, the book brings to life the country's natural splendour.
Author : G. W. H. Davison
Publisher : New Holland Australia(AU)
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 37,53 MB
Release : 2003
Category : History
ISBN :
This magnificent book, in collaboration with the World Wide Fund For Nature Malaysia, profiles all the main parks and key wild areas in Peninsular Malaysia, Sarawak and Sabah. Through an informative and illuminating text, compiled by wildlife and conservation experts, the book reveals the key aspects of each featured area: its geography and landscape, its wildlife and plantlife, its local communities, and its conservation status. Individual colour maps show each area's location in the country and visitor information, on practicalities and on activities such as trekking, birdwatching and diving, is given throughout. Travellers and tourists, nature-watchers and adventurers will all enjoy this evocative celebration of Malaysia's natural heritage.
Author : Janet Cochrane
Publisher : New Holland Australia(AU)
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 11,47 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Nature
ISBN :
This illustrated guide describes the major protected areas and other wild regions of the entire country of Indonesia. It includes colour maps and visitor information panels with details of access, accommodation, and outdoor activities.
Author : L. Bruce Kekule
Publisher :
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 33,85 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Animals
ISBN : 9789749232774
Author : Charles Francis
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 39,3 MB
Release : 2019-06-27
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1472934997
A fully revised and updated second edition of the only comprehensive guide to the mammals of South-east Asia. From large mammals such as the elephant, bears, big cats, dolphins and whales to monkeys and badgers to bats, civets, rats and shrews, South-east Asia is one of the world's richest regions in terms of mammal diversity. Species new to science are still being described regularly, though there is increasing pressure on all of its wild mammal populations. More than 550 species are covered in this comprehensive guide. Each species account includes key identification characteristics, habitat, behaviour, distribution and status, and many are accompanied by line drawings of footprints and details of anatomy, or other aspects of identification. Beautiful colour plates depict nearly all species and their variations, while accompanying range maps provide up-to-date information on distribution. This field guide is essential for any naturalist or traveller visiting this special corner of Asia.
Author : Jane Alexander
Publisher : Knopf
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 11,1 MB
Release : 2016
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0385354363
A moving, inspiring, personal look at the vastly changing world of wildlife on planet earth as a result of human incursion, and the crucial work of animal and bird preservation across the globe being done by scientists, field biologists, zoologists, environmentalists, and conservationists. From a longtime, much-admired activist, impassioned wildlife proponent and conservationist, former chairperson of the National Endowment for the Arts, four time Academy Award nominee, and Tony Award and two-time Emmy Award-winning actress. In Wild Things, Wild Places, Jane Alexander movingly, with a clear eye and a knowing, keen grasp of the issues and on what is being done in conservation and the worlds of science to help the planet's most endangered species to stay alive and thrive, writes of her steady and fervent immersion into the worlds of wildlife conservation, of her coming to know the scientists throughout the world--to her, the prophets in the wilderness--who are steeped in this work, of her travels with them--and on her own--to the most remote and forbidding areas of the world as they try to save many species, including ourselves.
Author : Jane Alexander
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 26,42 MB
Release : 2017-09-05
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0804173737
In Wild Things, Wild Places actress, author, and conservationist Jane Alexander offers a moving first-hand assessment of what is being done to help the planet’s most at risk animals. In short reflections on her travels to some of the most remote and forbidding areas, she describes the ways in which human incursions into the natural world are destroying wildlife around the globe. With a clear eye and a keen grasp of the issues, Alexander highlights the remarkable work being done in the fields of science and conservation, and introduces readers to the field biologists, zoologists, environmentalists, and conservationists—the “prophets in the wilderness”—who have committed themselves to this essential effort. Inspiring and enlightening, Wild Things, Wild Places is a deeply personal look at the changing face of wildlife on planet Earth.
Author : Lonely Planet
Publisher : Lonely Planet
Page : 1303 pages
File Size : 12,61 MB
Release : 2018-07-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1787019268
Lonely Planet: The world’s number one travel guide publisher* Lonely Planet’s Thailand is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Learn to cook authentic Thai dishes in Chiang Mai, rock-climb the limestone karsts (or watch from the sugar-white beaches) of Railay, and trek through dense jungle and stay in tree-top bungalows in Kanchanaburi – all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Thailand and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet’s Thailand: Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - covering history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics Covers Bangkok, Central Thailand, Ko Chang, Chiang Mai Province, Northern Thailand, Hua Hin, Southern Gulf, Ko Samui, Lower Gulf, Phuket, Andaman Coast The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s Thailand is our most comprehensive guide to Thailand, and is perfect for discovering both popular and offbeat experiences. Looking for just the highlights? Check out Pocket Bangkok and Pocket Phuket, our handy-sized guides featuring the best sights and experiences for a short visit. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet’s Thailand’s Islands & Beaches and Bangkok guides for an in-depth look at all these regions have to offer. eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations’ websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world’s number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we’ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You’ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category ‘Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.’ – New York Times ‘Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.’ – Fairfax Media (Australia) *Source: Nielsen BookScan: Australia, UK, USA, 5/2016-4/2017 Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.
Author : Norihiko Tomooka
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 29,1 MB
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9401003149
The Asian beans and grams, the species of Vigna (subgenus Ceratotropis), include several legumes that are an essential component in the diets of a large proportion of Asia's population, and interest in these legumes is growing as ethnic cuisine spreads worldwide. However, this important group of legumes is little known compared to the closely related Phaseolus beans and soybean. That deficiency is addressed for the first time in this fully illustrated comprehensive conservation, genetics, taxonomic, and agricultural monograph on the genetic resources of the Asian Vigna. The book deals with the phylogeny of the group from the perspectives of morphological and molecular analyses, ex situ and in situ conservation, eco-geographical analyses, and research. In addition, morphological descriptions, keys, and eco-geographic details of each species in the group are provided. This genetic resources handbook and guide to the Asian Vigna will be a valuable reference for agriculturists, conservationists, taxonomists, other scientists, and students interested in the legumes and plant genetic resources.
Author : Andrew Holden
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 626 pages
File Size : 28,7 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0415582075
This handbook explores and critically evaluates the debates and controversies inherent to tourism's relationship with nature, especially pertinent at a time of major re-evaluation of our relationship with the environment as a consequence of the environmental problems we now face.
