Louis I. Kahn: The Idea of Order
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  • A very precise and engaging study of Louis Kahn's buildings!
Louis I. Kahn: The Idea of Order
Klaus-Peter Gast
Manufacturer: Birkhauser
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 3764356596

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The work of Louis I. Kahn, who with Mies van der Rohe and Le Corbusier is the most important hero of international Modernism, is presented in a new light in this extensive book-the first since the catalog for the 1992 Louis I. Kahn exhibition. Kahn's attitude toward architecture is strongly influenced by a spirituality which has caused the image of his oeuvre to be determined and sometimes even surpassed by his philosophy. If, on the contrary, one looks at the concrete design process of his buildings, the precision in the beauty of Kahn's architecture becomes visible and comprehensible.

Presentations and analyses of Kahn's essential realized buildings are the focal point of this book, from the early work, which has gained recognition only in recent years, to the large-scale projects for the capital buildings of Bangladesh in Dhaka and the Indian Institute of Management in Ahmedabad. The book's starting point is the reconstruction of the design process of the buildings according to their plans and elevations. Kahn's distinctive modernism, exemplified in projects such as the Richards Laboratories in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth, Texas, is traced to its most simple and basic geometric shapes and is developed in fascinating complexity. The drawings, made exclusively for this publication, combined with previously unpublished photographs and "a clear argumentation and well-founded analysis" (Kurt W. Foster), make this new presentation essential for all those interested in the legacy of Kahn's work.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A very precise and engaging study of Louis Kahn's buildings!.......2003-03-10

Klaus-Peter Gast's book provides a geometric analysis of Louis Kahn's buildings, as well as an in-depth analysis of Lou's personal way of building with deep respect for the great architectural periods of the past.The author's geometric drawings/diagrams & text - coupled with brilliant photographs and Lou's drawings - take Louis Kahn's buildings/structures beyond simple tracing and observation:this important book takes us on a fascinating journey through Louis I. Kahn's intelligible and organic geometrical equilibrium, to the structurally ordered whole and the powerful & enigmatic monumentality of Lou's masterpieces.A serious and carefully crafted publication that requires commitment and visual attention.A truly monumental book!

Cats: Drawing & Painting
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    Cats: Drawing & Painting
    Lesley Fotherby , and Fortherby
    Manufacturer: Michael O'Mara Books
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    Binding: Paperback

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    ASIN: 1854796097
    Cats Drawing and Painting in Watercolour
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      Cats Drawing and Painting in Watercolour

      Manufacturer: Michael O'mara
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      ASIN: B000IGAYF2

      The Complete Minolta SLR Camera & Accessory Guide
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        The Complete Minolta SLR Camera & Accessory Guide

        Manufacturer: Seymour D. Uslan
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        ASIN: 0880410019
        The Complete Minolta SLR Camera and Accessory Guide
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          Minolta
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          ASIN: B000KURBQQ
          The Complete Minolta SLR Camera and Accessory Guide
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            The Complete Minolta SLR Camera and Accessory Guide
            Minolta Corporation
            Manufacturer: Avalon Communications
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            ASIN: B000UF3A7U

            Drakon Expansion
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              Drakon Expansion
              Tom Jolly , and Various
              Manufacturer: Fantasy Flight Games
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              ASIN: 1589940350

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              Drakon 3rd Ed

              Mercados, justicia y bien comun: mas alla de una critica a una globalizacion en la cual--queramoslo o no--estamos insertos, a traves de este analisis sobre ... (etica social). : An article from: Mensaje
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                Mercados, justicia y bien comun: mas alla de una critica a una globalizacion en la cual--queramoslo o no--estamos insertos, a traves de este analisis sobre ... (etica social). : An article from: Mensaje
                David Hollenbach
                Manufacturer: Residencia San Roberto Bellarmino
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                Binding: Digital

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                ASIN: B0009FXXPU
                Release Date: 2005-07-31

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                This digital document is an article from Mensaje, published by Residencia San Roberto Bellarmino on March 1, 2003. The length of the article is 2463 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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                Title: Mercados, justicia y bien comun: mas alla de una critica a una globalizacion en la cual--queramoslo o no--estamos insertos, a traves de este analisis sobre la justicia, autor de este articulo busca estimular un pensamiento creativo que acepte el desafio urgente de encontrar caminos para una globalizacion, al decir del Juan Pablo II, en solidaridad y sin marginados. (etica social).
                Author: David Hollenbach
                Publication: Mensaje (Magazine/Journal)
                Date: March 1, 2003
                Publisher: Residencia San Roberto Bellarmino
                Volume: 52 Issue: 517 Page: 31(4)

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                Sobre Etica y Economia
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                  Sobre Etica y Economia
                  Amartya Sen
                  Manufacturer: Alianza
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                  Matematicas Financieras Aplicadas
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                    M. R. Arranz , J. J. Garcillan , and A. Gonzalez
                    Manufacturer: Alfa Centauro
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                    Fish Out of Water: The Newfoundland Saltfish (Newfoundland History Series)
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                      Fish Out of Water: The Newfoundland Saltfish (Newfoundland History Series)
                      Shannon Ryan
                      Manufacturer: Breakwater Books
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                      ASIN: 0919519903

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                      By 1814 the community of Newfoundland had become the beneficiary of a major British economic enterprise - the saltfish industry. Recognition of Newfoundland's status as a Crown Colony wasa soon to follow and with the granting of responsible government by the mother country in 1855 Newfoundland's political status was among the most advanced in the Empire. However, the colony's saltfish trade continued to operate within the network established and maintained by Great Britain and it became increasingly evident that political independence was not to be accompanied by commercial independence. Newfoundland history during the period from 1814 to 1914 is an important part of the history of North Atlantic commerce in general and British commerce in particular. It is also the story of the colony's efforts to grow politically and culturally in the context of the commercial realities of its saltfish trade.

                      Labour Relations and the New Unionism in Contemporary Brazil (St. Antony's)
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                        Mauricio Rands Barros
                        Manufacturer: Palgrave Macmillan
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                        Binding: Hardcover

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                        ASIN: 031221846X

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                        This book shows how the Brazilian new unionism has changed the system of labor relations and assertion of workers' citizenship. By analyzing the current state of labor relations in Brazil and the role of the new unionism on the superseding of the corporate institutions inherited from the 1930s, it provides useful information and insights into Brazilian industrial relations and perspectives for change. Finally, by applying regression analysis to data collected in a survey with workers in Recife, a poor northeastern region, the author shows how the proposals advanced by the new unionism have successfully developed a new political culture he terms the "political culture of active citizenship."

                        Breastfeeding Annual International 2001
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                        • Long-Awaited All-in-One Reference
                        Breastfeeding Annual International 2001
                        Dia L. Michels
                        Manufacturer: Platypus Media
                        ProductGroup: Book
                        Binding: Hardcover

                        BreastfeedingBreastfeeding | Babies & Toddlers | Parenting | Parenting & Families | Subjects | Books
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                        ASIN: 1930775040

                        Book Description

                        This single volume guide to the issues that surround breastfeeding policy in the fields of public health, family medicine, workplace policy and the law is an invaluable reference.

                        Customer Reviews:

                        5 out of 5 stars Long-Awaited All-in-One Reference.......2002-07-06

                        Finally! A breastfeeding reference that contains the most recent and pertinent information from the world's trusted experts in the field. This book encompasses all the information about breastfeeding that anyone may need for a clear, accurate picture of how this beneficial practice fits into today's world. Those who are currently in the breastfeeding field will appreciate its concise relevence. Those women considering or currently breastfeeding will find an invaluable collection of essays on the most important aspects of breastfeeding. It is the perfect starting point for new mothers to understand the issues involving today's breastfeeding mother. Employers, doctors and family members of breastfeeding mothers will find all the necessary facts to warrant support of the benefits of breast milk and the act of breastfeeding.
                        Breastfeeding Annual International, 2001. (book review) : An article from: Special Delivery
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                          Breastfeeding Annual International, 2001. (book review) : An article from: Special Delivery
                          Annmarie G. Klyzub Kalmar
                          Manufacturer: Association of Labor Assistants & Childbirth Educators
                          ProductGroup: Book
                          Binding: Digital
                          ASIN: B0009FNOZY
                          Release Date: 2005-06-01

                          Book Description

                          This digital document is an article from Special Delivery, published by Association of Labor Assistants & Childbirth Educators on June 22, 2002. The length of the article is 731 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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                          Title: Breastfeeding Annual International, 2001. (book review)
                          Author: Annmarie G. Klyzub Kalmar
                          Publication: Special Delivery (Newsletter)
                          Date: June 22, 2002
                          Publisher: Association of Labor Assistants & Childbirth Educators
                          Volume: 25 Issue: 2 Page: 27(1)

                          Article Type: Book Review

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                          By the Orders of the Great White Queen: Campaigning in Zululand Through the Eyes of the British Soldier, 1879
                          Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                          • The best work ever on the Zulu Wars.
                          By the Orders of the Great White Queen: Campaigning in Zululand Through the Eyes of the British Soldier, 1879

                          Manufacturer: Greenhill Books
                          ProductGroup: Book
                          Binding: Hardcover

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                          ASIN: 1853671223

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                          5 out of 5 stars The best work ever on the Zulu Wars........1997-01-04

                          This is by far one of the best, if not the best, work that I have ever read on the subject of the Zulu War. This book gives you a true insiders view to this terrible and costly war. You can feel the pain of the hot sun at Rourke's Drift, and almost hear the chant of the fierce and proud Zulu warriors at Isandlwana. There are period pictures and historical battle facts that add to the enjoyment. A great book. A must read for the serious British Military researcher

                          RELIGION IN HISTORY CONFLICT, CONVERSION AND COEXISTENCE
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                            RELIGION IN HISTORY CONFLICT, CONVERSION AND COEXISTENCE
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                            ASIN: B000RYFMTS
                            RELIGION IN HISTORY CONFLICT, CONVERSION AND COEXISTENCE STUDY GUIDE 2
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                              RELIGION IN HISTORY CONFLICT, CONVERSION AND COEXISTENCE STUDY GUIDE 2
                              MUMM
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                              ASIN: B000RYCGEC
                              Religion in History: Conflict, Conversion and Coexistence
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                                Religion in History: Conflict, Conversion and Coexistence

                                Manufacturer: Manchester University Press
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                                ASIN: 0719071070
                                Release Date: 2005-02-10

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                                This is an integrated collection of essays by leading scholars that looks at issues of conflict, conversion and coexistence in the religious context since the third century. The range of topics explored include paganism and Christianity in the later Roman world, the Crusades, the impact of the Reformation in Britain and Ireland, subsequent Protestant-Catholic conflict, the Hindu Renaissance in nineteenth-century India, the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, Britain in the 1960s, women and the ministry, and Christianity, Judaism and the Holocaust. The book concludes by offering an historical perspective on religion, conflict and coexistence in the world today. Published in association with The Open University, this is a student-friendly and accessible volume.
                                RELIGION IN HISTORY: CONFLICT, CONVERSION AND COEXISTENCE. STUDY GUIDE 3
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                                  RELIGION IN HISTORY: CONFLICT, CONVERSION AND COEXISTENCE. STUDY GUIDE 3
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                                  RELIGION IN HISTORY: CONFLICT, CONVERSION AND COEXISTENCE. STUDY GUIDE 5
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                                    RELIGION IN HISTORY: CONFLICT, CONVERSION AND COEXISTENCE. STUDY GUIDE 5
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                                    RELIGION IN HISTORY CONFLICT, CONVERSION AND COEXISTENCE STUDY GUIDE 1
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                                      RELIGION IN HISTORY CONFLICT, CONVERSION AND COEXISTENCE STUDY GUIDE 1
                                      WOLFFE
                                      Manufacturer: OPEN UNIVERSITY
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                                      ASIN: B000RYFNMO

                                      A Photographic Guide to the Birds of India: And the Indian Subcontinent, Including Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives (Princeton Field Guides)
                                      Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
                                      • Birds of India
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                                      • "A" for effort, "B plus" for results
                                      A Photographic Guide to the Birds of India: And the Indian Subcontinent, Including Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives (Princeton Field Guides)
                                      Bikram Grewal , and Bill Harvey
                                      Manufacturer: Princeton University Press
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                                      5. A Field Guide to the Birds of the Indian Subcontinent A Field Guide to the Birds of the Indian Subcontinent

                                      ASIN: 069111496X

                                      Book Description

                                      This is the most comprehensive photographic guide to the birds of India and the Indian subcontinent. Never before have so many of the region's species been illustrated in one book.

                                      The brilliant photographs--most of which appear here for the first time--have been carefully selected to show not only the most common Passerine and non-Passerine species, but also more elusive species and distinctive subspecies. An up-to-date distribution map and a unique code indicating frequency and global status are provided for each of the 668 species covered. The concise text provides vital information on habitats, habits, and voice to ensure accurate identification.

                                      Designed for easy use, the book places photos and maps in close proximity to provide an at-a-glance overview for each species. Birds are indexed by both their common and scientific names.

                                      This is an essential volume for all birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts as well as for anyone traveling to India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Pakistan, Bangladesh, or Bhutan.

                                      Bikram Grewal has written more than twenty books on India, including three guides to its birds. He is a biodiversity expert for the Indian government. Bill Harvey is a lifelong birdwatcher who has lived throughout the Indian subcontinent. He published the first authoritative checklist on the birds of Bangladesh as well as numerous articles and is a cofounder of the Northern Indian Bird Network. Otto Pfister is a wildlife photographer whose work has appeared in numerous publications. He has also published several illustrated articles on birds.

                                      Customer Reviews:

                                      4 out of 5 stars Birds of India.......2007-03-20

                                      The book helped me to identify one bird I saw in Pakistan which I tried in other books.

                                      1 out of 5 stars Avoid.......2003-07-26

                                      wORTH aVOIDING - BAD PICTURES ( A FEW GOOD) NO MATCH FOR THE INSKIPP - NOT A GUIDE BUT A PICTURE BOOK

                                      4 out of 5 stars "A" for effort, "B plus" for results.......2003-04-21

                                      This book is a very noble effort at a photographic field guide to Indian birds. Not surprisingly, the quality of the photos varies from excellent to marginal-at-best; a few species could not possibly be intentified from the photos provided. Having said that, this book does contain several valuable features lacking from the other Indian bird guides. The range maps are displayed along with each species, with symbols and notes on the relative rarity of each species. Another very nice feature is the inclusion of the older, common (English) names which is great for those who have birded in India for awhile. I also like the smaller size and portablility of this book. The bottom line: if you are going to take one bird field guide to India, I wouldn't take this one- the Grimmett/Inskipps or Kazmeirczak "non-photo" guides are better bets. However, if you are a serious birder and don't mind packing two bird books, I'd highly recommned taking this one along to supplement the information in the other field guides.
                                      Field Guide To The Mammals Of The Indian Subcontinent: WHERE TO WATCH MAMMALS IN INDIA, NEPAL, BHUTAN, BANGLADESH, SRILANKA AND PAKISTAN (Ap Natural World)
                                      Average customer rating: 1.5 out of 5 stars
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                                      • Good field guide - bad entertainment
                                      Field Guide To The Mammals Of The Indian Subcontinent: WHERE TO WATCH MAMMALS IN INDIA, NEPAL, BHUTAN, BANGLADESH, SRILANKA AND PAKISTAN (Ap Natural World)
                                      K.K. GURUNG
                                      Manufacturer: Academic Press
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                                      ASIN: 0123093503

                                      Book Description

                                      This book is a field guide to the mammals of this unique subcontinent and includes the best places to watch them. It describes each of the 100 plus species that can be recognized in the field, including identification, habitat, range, behavior, diet, breeding, status, and similar species. The Field Guide also contains color illustrations of each mammal as well as tracks of the more prominent species, and mammal lists and maps for each national park.

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                                      Customer Reviews:

                                      1 out of 5 stars Disappointed As Well.......2006-03-03

                                      I have to concur with the first reviewer, this book was a big disappointment. I was looking for a resource that would allow me to identify mammals in the field. This book does not do that. If you have even the most rudimentary knowledge of animals (e.g. you can identify an elephant) then you can probably get by without this book.

                                      The plates are few and of poor quality. Maybe the authors just tried to do too much, but the format leaves a lot to be desired and most of the material either needs to be removed or expanded upon (removal might be preferable: the 3 page list of what is on the 9 color plates is silly, a better index would work fine). While it is small and sturdy as a good field guide should be, the overall information probably won't help you much in identifying mammals. I saw three species of sheep in the Indian Himalaya and only one was listed in the guide. Similarly, I saw two species of pika and I am still not sure if they are the two described and illustrated.

                                      I actually liked the section towards the back regarding where to look for animals. However, that this more of a reference or travel planning source, and it is only a brief overview at that. Allowing that it accounts for about 40% of the entire guide, it is a lot to carry around for little information.

                                      The bottom line is that I would never carry this book into the field again.

                                      1 out of 5 stars Quite Disappointed.......2002-03-08

                                      I found this book to be overall pretty disappointing. First off, the illustrations are horrible. They look like children's cartoon drawings. Why don't the editors of mammal-books hire the same artists who do bird guides? The latter are generally really good.

                                      Secondly, there is a lot of important information lacking. For example the book states that it describes "almost all the species that can be identified in the field easily". I was hoping for a book to 'the mammals of the indian subcontinent' (ALL of them) not a book of 'the mammals of the indian subcontinent that can be easily identified'. The whole section at the end on 'Where to Watch mammals' is pretty useless. I'll get that info from the 'Lonely Planet', thanks. That space should have been spent instead on descriptions (and better illustrations) of more species.

                                      3 out of 5 stars Good field guide - bad entertainment.......2000-06-23

                                      This book covers the land mammals of the Indian Subregion or in other words it cover: India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan. However, it also does exclude the smaller and often inconspicious mammals like baths, schrews, and most rodents. A number of small but often conspicious mammals are included. For instance both squirrels and pikas are included. In total it depicts and describes 106 species in deatail. It starts in the typical manner with an introduction to the region, mammals, and mammal observing. This section is highly usefull to the unexperienced reader, but will probably seem quite borring to most, as it is short and only mentiones the most bassal things. The next fourty pages is devoted to the mammal species themselves. This means that there is 2-3 species per page. About each species the book descibes identification, habitat, range (no range maps!), behavior, diet, breeding, status, and similar species. The text is not for pleasure reading, but it is highly usefull in the field. A thing to remember - not mentioned in the book - is that the status refers to subregion only, not the intire world. An example is the Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) which is described as endangered. The next pages are assigned to 12 colour plates with drawings of the mammals. The drawings are not especialy beautiful, but all the important details usefull in identification are remembered. The next 12 plates are devoted to animal tracks. The last third of the book describes 23 national parks/reserves in the region including the famous Chitwan NP and Sunderbars NP. These pages are the highlight of the book. In this part there is a map of each park and a quite thorrow descibtion of acces, accomodation facilities, season to go there, larger mammals of the area etc. Sadly similar chapters in other books have been shown to go quickly out of date. At the end of the book there is a chapter called "futher reading" which obviously seems equal to bibliograpy.

                                      In total the book seems to be good in the field, but there are quite a few large lacks. For instance a number of large species known in the area are not mentioned at all. An example is the Toque Macaque (Macaca sinica). The Slender Lori (Loris tardigrandus) is mentioned only briefly in "similar species" of the Slow Lori ( Nycticebus coucang). This seems strange as the Slende lori occurs in a much larger part of the subregion. Sadley this is also a fact with a number of other species. They also use a number of outdated latin names. An example is the use of the genus Felis for all the smaller cats. In the beginning of the book they mention that the reason for the use of "old names" is because they are more familiar to people! But they are still incorrect in my opinion (I know other people don't find them to be so). It is however still a very good and usefull companion when watching wildlife in the region.
                                      A field guide to the birds of India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and the Maldives
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                                        A field guide to the birds of India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and the Maldives
                                        Krys Kazmierczak
                                        Manufacturer: Om Book Service
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                                        ASIN: 8187107049
                                        Field Guide to the Birds of Sri Lanka
                                        Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
                                        • All a birder needs in Sri Lanka
                                        Field Guide to the Birds of Sri Lanka
                                        Sarath Kotagama , and et al
                                        Manufacturer: Wildlife Heritage Trust
                                        ProductGroup: Book
                                        Binding: Paperback

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                                        ASIN: 9559114077

                                        Customer Reviews:

                                        4 out of 5 stars All a birder needs in Sri Lanka.......1999-11-06

                                        Kotagama and Fernando's field guide filled a long-felt need of the birding public in Sri Lanka, inured as it was to consulting Henry's increasingly expensive and sometimes unavailable classic 'Birds of Ceylon'. Kotagama's volume follows the familiar field guide formula of potted species descriptions and colour plates with pointers to distinctive plumage characteristics. The artwork is not J. Fenwick Landsdowne but is pretty good nevertheless. It gets the job done, despite the slightly iffy colour values of some plates. What I like is the sizing of the illustrations -- they are big enough that salient features are clear. (This is my quibble with Harrison and Worfolk's plates from their more recent field guide; the illustrations are too small to be terribly useful). Kotagama also gives local names in Sinhalese. Unlike in Harrison's book there are no distribution maps but this is not really a problem for a small geographic area such as Sri Lanka. The plasticized cover is handy but is peeling off in my copy. In closing, this is an excellent and affordable buy for the local birdwatcher or a visitor. Harrison and Worfolk's field guide is excellent but one gasps at the price.
                                        A Field Guide to the Birds of Sri Lanka
                                        Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                                        • A really professional handbook
                                        A Field Guide to the Birds of Sri Lanka
                                        John Harrison
                                        Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
                                        ProductGroup: Book
                                        Binding: Paperback

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                                        ASIN: 0198549601

                                        Book Description

                                        The Field Guide to the Birds of Sri Lanka is the first fully comprehensive, modern field guide to this ornithologically fascinating country. All of Sri Lanka's 426 official avian species are described in the text and depicted in 48 stunning new colour plates painted by Tim Worfolk, one of Britain's leading bird artists. The text, accessible to both experienced ornithologists and beginners, highlights the important identification features, such as plumage variations, size, calls and songs, range, distribution, and status, for every species. The plates illustrate the various plumage variations for each bird, and show the birds perched and also in flight, where relevant to their identification. An introduction to the guide describes briefly some of the best sites for watching Sri Lanka's abundant avifauna, and provides useful contact addresses for the prospective traveller. This will be an essential purchase for all birdwatchers travelling to the region; the beautiful plates and clearly-written text will also make it a must-have for anyone who loves birds, and Sri Lankan birds in particular.

                                        Customer Reviews:

                                        5 out of 5 stars A really professional handbook.......2005-05-15

                                        For the current traveller this is probably the best identification guide you can take with you. The distribution maps are a bit generalised but they give a general idea, and changes in distribution and status since the time of such writers like Henry have been updated.

                                        The illustrations throughout are thorough and the book does its best to help you distinguish between similar looking birds. More on vocalisations would have been helpful.

                                        An invaluable and well illustrated reference overall.
                                        BIRDS OF INDIA, PAKISTAN, BANGLADESH, BHUTAN, SRI LANKA, AND THE MALDIVES.(review of guides to birds of the regions)(Review) (book review): An article from: Wilson Bulletin
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                                          BIRDS OF INDIA, PAKISTAN, BANGLADESH, BHUTAN, SRI LANKA, AND THE MALDIVES.(review of guides to birds of the regions)(Review) (book review): An article from: Wilson Bulletin
                                          Bruce M. Beehler
                                          Manufacturer: Wilson Ornithological Society
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                                          Binding: Digital

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                                          Release Date: 2005-07-28

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                                          This digital document is an article from Wilson Bulletin, published by Wilson Ornithological Society on September 1, 2000. The length of the article is 816 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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                                          Title: BIRDS OF INDIA, PAKISTAN, BANGLADESH, BHUTAN, SRI LANKA, AND THE MALDIVES.(review of guides to birds of the regions)(Review) (book review)
                                          Author: Bruce M. Beehler
                                          Publication: Wilson Bulletin (Refereed)
                                          Date: September 1, 2000
                                          Publisher: Wilson Ornithological Society
                                          Volume: 112 Issue: 3 Page: 436

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                                          Birds of Nepal: Field ecology, natural history, and conservation : with reference to those of India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka : photographic field guide
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                                            Birds of Nepal: Field ecology, natural history, and conservation : with reference to those of India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka : photographic field guide
                                            Tej Kumar Shrestha
                                            Manufacturer: Bimala Shrestha
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                                            Binding: Unknown Binding

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                                            ASIN: B0006FEIUC
                                            Birds of the Indian sub-continent: Including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal (Roger Tory Peterson field guides of the world)
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                                              Birds of the Indian sub-continent: Including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal (Roger Tory Peterson field guides of the world)
                                              Martin Woodcock
                                              Manufacturer: Easton Press
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                                              ASIN: B0006D58EO
                                              ROGER TORY PETERSON FIELD GUIDES OF THE WORLD : BIRDS OF THE INDIAN SUB-CONTINENT INCLUDING INDIA, PAKASTAN, BANGLADESH, SRI LANKA AND NEPAL
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                                                ROGER TORY PETERSON FIELD GUIDES OF THE WORLD : BIRDS OF THE INDIAN SUB-CONTINENT INCLUDING INDIA, PAKASTAN, BANGLADESH, SRI LANKA AND NEPAL

                                                Manufacturer: The Easton Press
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                                                Binding: Leather Bound
                                                ASIN: B000GU8BUK

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