Author : Buzurg ibn Shahriyār
Publisher : East-West Publications Fonds
Page : 123 pages
File Size : 22,95 MB
Release : 1981-01-01
Category : Asia
ISBN : 9780856920639
Captain Buzurg ibn Shahriyar, a shipmaster from the Persian province of Khuzistan compiled this collection of sailors tales between 900 and 953. This new translation captures all the charm and spontaneity of the original text. Dr Freeman-Grenville has supplied an informative introduction, gazetteer, and bibliography.
Author : Sanjay Sondhi
Publisher : The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 49,89 MB
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 8179933466
Where can you spot the white-throated kingfisher? How can you recognize the spotted owlet? What does the rock pigeon eat? Where does the red-vented bulbul nest? Full of colourful photographs, this book will help you answer these questions and find out a lot more on various birds of India.
Author : Nirad Grover
Publisher :
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 50,63 MB
Release : 2021-09-13
Category : India
ISBN : 9789351941293
Beginning with the 12,000-year-old cave paintings of Bhimbetka, up to the Bah'ai House of Worship, a blinding masterpiece of 20th-century engineering and design, the wealth of creative genius, brilliant skill and endeavor of its people are evident in India's man-made wonders. Between the soaring medieval temples of the South and dramatically perched Buddhist monasteries of the North; the uniquely ornamented stepwells of the West and the grand Victoria Memorial, a symbol of British supremacy in the East, lie massive forts, fairy-tale palaces, tombs of Sultans, ruined ancient cities, statuesque cathedrals, and of course, the resplendent Taj Mahal. Along with these are the wonders bestowed on India by nature. In a country blessed with astoundingly diverse ecology and terrain, these range from the mighty Himalayan peaks of Nanda Devi and Kanchenjunga to the elephant-inhabited lush tropical forests of Periyar, and from the pristine-white island beaches of Lakshadweep to the tiger-infested delta of two legendary rivers: the Ganga and the Brahmaputra. Showcased in this book, in a feast of lavish colour photographs and lucid text, are 100 fabulous destinations that evoke the wonder that is India.
Author : Anchal Sondhi
Publisher : The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 46,98 MB
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 8179933490
This book helps you discover the many different kinds of trees that grow all over India. From the rhododendron, which are found in the Himalayas, to the pride of India that can be found in the forests of the Western Ghats; find them all here.
Author : Sara Green
Publisher : Bellwether Media
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 45,24 MB
Release : 2020-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1681037343
Agra, India, is home to one of the most famous monuments in the world. The Taj Mahal rises 240 feet over the city, its white marble dome visible from miles around! This title for young readers explores the history of the famous building, from how and why it was built to what it’s used for today. Leveled text and beautiful photos highlight the main points of the historic monument, and special features such as a map, a timeline, a comparison graphic, and a pop culture connect further showcase why the Taj Mahal is a wonder of the modern world!
Author : John Guy
Publisher : Metropolitan Museum of Art
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 11,60 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Painters
ISBN : 1588394301
Published in conjunction with an exhibition held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Sept. 28, 2011-Jan. 8, 2012.
Author : Vijaylakshmi Nagaraj
Publisher : The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 41,79 MB
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 8179934497
India is not just a beautiful land of green vegetation and varied wildlife. It is home to many Natural Wonders too. There are many spectacular areas, such as lakes, mountains, and caves, which were discovered over time. Visit these aweinspiring creations of nature with the twin sisters Reva and Sarayu, who embark on a wonderful journey through the Magnetic Hill in the snow-clad North to the lush, green beauty of the Cardamom Hills in the South, from the mysterious Meghalaya caves in the East to the Lonar Crater Lake in the West, and so on. Read The Natural Wonders of India to unravel the mystery about 10 such fascinating places.
Author : Elizabeth Mann
Publisher : Mikaya Press
Page : 23 pages
File Size : 38,3 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Mogul Empire
ISBN : 1931414440
The well-illustrated story of the building of the Taj Mahal, one of the world's most beautiful monuments, and the Mughal dynasty in India whose 5th emperor built it.
Author : Biswajit Roy Chowdhury
Publisher :
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 47,75 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Nature
ISBN :
India's natural diversity is unmatched. From the snow-bound Himalayas to the scorching deserts, lush green forests and vast coastlines, the terrain needs more than a lifetime to be explored and seen up-close. This title takes the reader through a voyage across the length and breadth of the country. India's natural diversity is unmatched. From the snow-bound Himalayas to the scorching deserts, lush green forests and vast coastlines, the terrain needs more than a lifetime to be explored and seen up-close.Wild Wonders of India' takes the reader through a visually'
Author : DK
Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 47,23 MB
Release : 2019-10-03
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0241443792
Discover and explore the most incredible statues, monuments, temples, bridges, and ancient cities with this unparalleled survey of the most famous buildings and structures ever created by humans. From Stonehenge to the Sagrada Familia, from the Great Wall of China to the Burj Khalifa, Manmade Wonders of the World plots a continent-by-continent journey around the world, exploring and charting the ingenuity and imagination used by different cultures to create iconic buildings. This truly global approach reveals how humans have tackled similar challenges - such as keeping the enemy out or venerating their gods - in vastly different parts of the world. As writer, historian, and broadcaster Dan Cruickshank writes in his foreword, "reading this book is like taking a journey through the world not only of the present but also of the past, because the roots of many wonders lie in antiquity." By combining breathtaking photography with 3D cutaway artworks, floorplans, and other illustrations, the hidden details and engineering innovations that make each building remarkable are revealed. Featuring the most visited monuments in the world - such as the Eiffel Tower, Taj Mahal, and Machu Picchu - as well as some hidden gems, Manmade Wonders of the World can help you to map out the trip of a lifetime or simply be enjoyed as a celebration of the world that humans have built over thousands of years.
