India has a wide diversity of birdlife, comprising 1,211 species, of which 75 are endemic, making the country a richly rewarding destination for birdwatchers. This fully illustrated guide describes the 125 best sites for viewing both common and rare species throughout the 29 states of the sub- continent.
Travellers called the Zone ‘the Land of Strangers’: the place where anyone could escape anything, and where the lost things lay. Taty is a troubled adolescent living with her equally troubled mother in the suburbs of the Lowlands. In a moment of uncontrolled anger, she finds her life changed forever and, hiding a terrible secret, she runs away, heading West into the Outzone. It is clear that this is no ordinary story when she is captured by a malicious imp, befriended by an evangelising robotic nun and wooed by a transgender hoodlum, leading her further down the rabbit hole. Navigating the collapse of an already chaotic society, Taty struggles against present danger while confronting the demons of her own past. With moustachioed wrestlers, marauding Buddhist Punks, a feline voodoo surgeon and the presence of the enigmatic, disfigured Dr. Dali, Taty takes on a highly unique universe and emerges as a heroine whose petulant nonchalance hides a mighty spirit.
Focusing on the avian diversity of the Indian subcontinent, this comprehensive photographic field guide covers 1,375 species and subspecies. With over 4,000 stunning photographs, many previously unpublished, it highlights key identification features. Each entry includes concise descriptions of plumage, voice, and habitat, alongside updated maps detailing distribution and population density. An introductory section offers insights into the region's birdlife and ornithological history, making this guide an essential resource for birdwatchers throughout the subcontinent.
The book explores the critical role of healthcare for the elderly, particularly those aged 65 and above, who often face mobility challenges and prefer to maintain their independence at home. It introduces an innovative system for automatic health monitoring and diagnosis that alerts physicians to health issues based on motion capture data. The text delves into various classification techniques for identifying conditions such as Parkinson's disease and back pain, alongside clustering algorithms and their effectiveness, providing insights into improving elderly care.
This easy-to-use identification guide to the 280 bird species most commonly seen in India is perfect for resident and visitor alike. High quality photographs from one of India's top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits and habitat.
This easy-to-use identification guide to the 280 mammal species most commonly seen in India is perfect for resident and visitor alike.
A neat series of truly portable guides designed for the nature-loving traveler.
Introduction : the long war -- Race, war, and police power -- From war capitalism to race war -- The afterlife of fascism -- Racial formation and permanent war -- The present crisis -- Epilogue : the two Americas
A Naturalist's Guide to the Birds of Nepal is an introductory photographic identification guide to 280 bird species commonly seen in Nepal.