Birds in Books

Birds in Books

Author: Aasheesh Pittie

Publisher:

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 880

ISBN-13:

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The history of South Asian ornithology spans three centuries and records over 1200 species of birds. This is the passionate work of hundreds of amateur and professional ornithologists. The popular as well as scientific documentation of this region s avifauna is prodigious.


Oriental Birds

Oriental Birds

Author: Zheng Zhonghua

Publisher: Cypi Press

Published: 2015-08-01

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 9781908175434

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Birds and flowers are important subjects in classical Chinese painting. While western paintings of birds and flowers put emphasis on form, structure, colour and perspective to create vivid images, Chinese bird-and-flower paintings aim to deliver the essence of the subject and the spirit of the artist, demonstrating a unique oriental beauty. Featuring both the classical style of Qing dynasty masters such as Yung Shouping and Yu Zhi, and the oriental style of Japense woodblock prints (or Ukiyo-e) of the 17th and 18th century, these exquisite paintings present a strong decorative sense.


Field Guide to the Birds of East Asia

Field Guide to the Birds of East Asia

Author: Mark Brazil

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2019-08-22

Total Pages: 532

ISBN-13: 1472975928

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This is the first single volume guide ever devoted to the eastern Asian avifauna. The eastern Asian region, centring especially on the major islands off the continental coast (including Japan and Taiwan) and the immediately adjacent areas of the Asian continent from Kamchatka in the north and including the Korean Peninsula are an important centre of endemism. Birds endemic to this region include representatives of many of the major families, from the world's largest eagle - Steller's Sea Eagle - to the tiny Formosan Firecrest. The east Asian continental coast and the offshore islands also form one of the world's major international bird migration routes, especially for waterfowl, shorebirds and raptors, while the east Asian continental mainland itself is home to a wide range of species little known to western ornithologists such as Scaly-sided Merganser, Oriental Stork and Mugimaki Flycatcher. The guide features the most up-to-date text available, which, in conjunction with extensive colour plates throughout, facilitates the field identification of all of the species known from the region. Colour distribution maps enhance the text by providing a visual analysis of the summer, winter and migratory ranges of all species.


Beyond Me

Beyond Me

Author: Annie Donwerth-Chikamatsu

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2021-06-29

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 1481437909

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In the aftermath of a major earthquake, eleven-year-old Maya overcomes her own fear to help others at home and in northeast Japan, where a tsunami caused great damage. Includes author's note about the facts behind the story.


Birds of Northern India

Birds of Northern India

Author: Richard Grimmett

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2018-09-20

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 1408188759

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This Helm Field Guide explores the birdlife of northern India, including the states of Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttaranchal, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan and Gujarat, and the Union Territory of Delhi. The plates are accompanied by text that highlights the identification, voice, habitat, altitudinal range, distribution and status of the birds. The text is on pages facing the plates for easy reference, and there are distribution maps for every species.


Field Guide to the Birds of Bhutan and the Eastern Himalayas

Field Guide to the Birds of Bhutan and the Eastern Himalayas

Author: Carol Inskipp

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2020-01-09

Total Pages: 418

ISBN-13: 1472981065

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The definitive guide to the birds of Bhutan, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh The nation of Bhutan and the Indian states of Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh together form the eastern arm of the Himalayas. This book is the definitive field guide to the birds of this magical corner of Asia. This field guide covers all 809 species that regularly occur in the region, including most vagrants. There are 152 superb colour illustrations, with concise text on facing pages for quick and easy reference covering essential identification information such as voice, habits, habitats, distribution and status. The introduction further includes information on popular birding sites and conservation.


Field Guide to the Birds of Bangladesh

Field Guide to the Birds of Bangladesh

Author: Richard Grimmett

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2021-09-16

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 1472937562

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Despite being one of the most densely populated countries on Earth, Bangladesh boasts a diverse range of natural habitats, including forests, wetlands and grasslands, and supports a wide range of species including a number of sought after regional specialities. Birds of Bangladesh is the definitive field guide to the rich avifauna of this fascinating and beautiful country. - Covers all 705 species that occur in Bangladesh, including vagrants - 103 superb colour plates, with text on facing pages for quick and easy reference - Concise species accounts describe key identification features, voice, habitats, distribution and status


Between Heaven and Earth

Between Heaven and Earth

Author: Franz Werfel

Publisher: Pickle Partners Publishing

Published: 2017-06-28

Total Pages: 282

ISBN-13: 1787204995

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First published in its English translation during World War II in 1944, the first part of this book is composed of lectures originally delivered (in German) during the pre-war period, whilst the second part of the book represents author Franz Werfel’s present point of view, arriving at the difficult conclusion that “complete human detachment is the first psychological symptom of spirituality...” “The outstanding contribution of this book is its frank rejection of the materialistic philosophy and an emphasis in favor of the spiritual interpretation of life. There are beautiful passages written with characteristic artistry.”—Kirkus Review