On the Forests of Tropical Asia: Lest the Memory Fade (Ashton Peter)(Pevná vazba)

On the Forests of Tropical Asia: Lest the Memory Fade (Ashton Peter)(Pevná vazba)

Thousands of years ago, Asia was filled with forests that connected ecosystems from the foot of the Himalayas to the shores of the Pacific. Today, more than half of these woodlands are gone, mostly due to the demands of commerce and industry. And while conservation efforts are underway, more

Lianas of the Guianas: Guide to the Woody Climbers in the Tropical Forests of Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana (Hoffman Bruce)(Pevná vazba)

Lianas (woody vines) are iconic symbols of tropical forests around the world. These plants use the energetically expensive investment of trees in woody stems to gain relatively inexpensive access to the light-rich canopy. Lianas contribute significantly to tropical forest diversity (25-40 percent

Jungle: How Tropical Forests Shaped World History - Patrick Roberts

'A bold, ambitious and truly wonderful history of the world'—Peter Wohlleben, author of The Hidden Life of TreesFrom the age of dinosaurs to the first human cities, a groundbreaking new history of the planet that tropical forests made. To many of us, tropical forests are the domain of movies

The Heartbeat of Trees: Embracing Our Ancient Bond with Forests and Nature (Wohlleben Peter)(Pevná vazba)

FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER, THE HIDDEN LIFE OF TREESA powerful return to the forest, where trees have heartbeats and roots are like brains that extend underground. Where the color green calms us, and the forest sharpens our senses.In The Heartbeat of Trees, renowned forester

The Vital Role of Deserts and Forests (Shoals James)(Pevná vazba)

Guatemala (Spectacular Places) - Petra Ender, Sabine von Kienlin

Guatemala is considered the land of eternal spring. Tropical rain forests, mountainous highlands, bubbling volcanoes, black lava sand beaches, fresh fruits and strange smells--this illustrated book shows the fascinatingly colorful facets of the country and gives insights into another world

Guatemala - Petra Ender, Sabine von Kienlin

Guatemala is considered the land of eternal spring. Tropical rain forests, mountainous highlands, bubbling volcanoes, black lava sand beaches, fresh fruits and strange smells - this illustrated book shows the fascinatingly colourful facets of the country and gives insights into another world

Routledge Handbook of Contemporary Timor-Leste (McWilliam Andrew)(Pevná vazba)

Reflecting on the legacies of Timor-Leste's remarkable journey from colonialism to sovereign and democratic Independence, the Routledge Handbook of Contemporary Timor-Leste provides a comprehensive and up-to-date reference work on all aspects of life in Timor-Leste. Following an introduction and

Britain's Paranormal Forests: Encounters in the Woods (McCue Peter A.)(Pevná vazba)

In this, the follow up to his acclaimed Paranormal Encounters on Britain's Roads, Dr Peter McCue examines intriguing reports of strange experiences people have reported across wooded locations in Britain. From strange experiences on camping trips followed up with poltergeist activity, to forest

Take Me Home - Forests of the World (Hanackova Pavla)(Pevná vazba)

Bite-sized facts about forests from around the globe, pointing out the animals and plants found in them, as well as the unique features and inner workings of these environments. Go around the world with us and get to know different types of forests and its inhabitants as well as plant. Our animal

Monsoon Rains, Great Rivers and the Development of Farming Civilisations in Asia (Clift Peter D.)(Pevná vazba)

A detailed review of variations in the Asian monsoon since the mid-Holocene and its impacts on farming systems. This book assesses data and climate models predicting changes to the monsoon in the coming centuries, and discusses how past adaptive strategies might provide clues for how to manage

History of Central Asia, The: 4-Volume Set (Baumer Christoph)(Pevná vazba)

For more than a hundred years, Central Asia was the heartland of the mightiest military power on the planet. But after the fragmentation of the all-conquering Mongol polity, the region began a steep decline which rendered this former domain of horse lords peripheral to world affairs. The process of

Royal Botanic Gardens Kew - The Tropical Hothouse (Thorogood Chris)(Pevná vazba)

The Tropical Hothouse describes over 50 tropical plants, telling the intriguing stories of their origins and compelling features. Sourced exclusively from the archives at the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew. Each accompanying illustration presses out of the page, transforming your book into a work of

Textiles of the Middle East and Central Asia: The Fabric of Life (Suleman Fahmida)(Pevná vazba)

Textiles of the Middle East and Central Asia explores the significance and beauty of textiles from across the Middle East, Turkey, and Central Asia. This vast region has been the focus of population movements, exploration, and trade for thousands of years and is home to a wealth of textile

Far East & Australasia 2000(Pevná vazba)

A systematic survey of all the countries of East Asia, South East Asia, Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. This book keeps up to date with economic and political developments. It presents over 1300 pages of statistics, directory material and

Jungle Spirits (Ziegler Christian)(Pevná vazba)

A comprehensive look at a wide variety of tropical forests, photographed in 20 countries on four continents. Text in English and

The History of Central Asia: The Age of the Steppe Warriors (Volume 1) (Baumer Christoph)(Pevná vazba)

The epic plains and arid deserts of Central Asia have witnessed some of the greatest migrations, as well as many of the most transformative developments, in the history of civilization. Christoph Baumer's ambitious four-volume treatment of the region charts the 3000-year drama of Scythians and

Chasing the Past: Geopolitics of Memory on the Margins of Modern Greece (Sintes Pierre)(Pevná vazba)

Japan Runs Wild, 1942-1943 (Harmsen Peter)(Pevná vazba)

A comprehensive view of World War Two in the Asia Pacific.In early 1942, the Japanese Army and Navy were advancing on all fronts, humiliating their US, British and Dutch foes throughout the Asia Pacific. In a matter of just months, the soldiers and sailors of the Rising Sun conquered an area even

The History of Central Asia: The Age of Islam and the Mongols (Baumer Christoph)(Pevná vazba)

Between the 9th and the 15th centuries, Central Asia was a major political, economic and cultural hub on the Eurasian continent. In the first half of the 13th century it was also the pre-eminent centre of power in the largest land-based empire the world has ever seen. This third volume of Christoph

We Shall Be Masters: Russian Pivots to East Asia from Peter the Great to Putin (Miller Chris)(Pevná vazba)

An illuminating account of Russia's attempts--and failures--to achieve great power status in Asia. Since Peter the Great, Russian leaders have been lured by opportunity to the East. Under the tsars, Russians colonized Alaska, California, and Hawaii. The Trans-Siberian Railway linked Moscow to

As in Memory Long (Millett Peter)(Pevná vazba)

A frank and revealing account of the author's life and career, punctuated throughout with his personal insights into the law and its workings through the years; an entertaining account of personal and professional mishaps over a lengthy and distinguished legal career for anyone with an interest in

The European Union in the Asia-Pacific: Rethinking Europe's strategies and policies (Song Weiqing)(Pevná vazba)

The collection studies the interactions of the European Union and the Asia Pacific, focusing on the EU as an emerging global player in contemporary international

The Silviculture of Trees Used in British Forestry (Savill Peter S.)(Pevná vazba)

British woodlands and forests are often located on sites and in regions that are marginal for agriculture; many are at high elevations and exposed, with short growing seasons. Wherever forests are located, site and climatic conditions must dictate species choice in forest management. This book