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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)
Download or read book Borneo's Tropical Eden written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Robin Hanbury-Tenison
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1786722410
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (867 download)
Download or read book Finding Eden written by Robin Hanbury-Tenison and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-09-30 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Sometimes it feels as though the whole planet has been so polluted and ravaged that there are no Edens left, but they are there to be found by those who step off the beaten track... So it was with mine.' Fifty years ago the interior of Borneo was a pristine, virgin rainforest inhabited by uncontacted indigenous tribes and naive, virtually tame, wildlife. It was into this `Garden of Eden' that Robin Hanbury-Tenison led one of the largest ever Royal Geographical Society expeditions, an extraordinary undertaking which triggered the global rainforest movement and illuminated, for the first time, how vital rainforests are to our planet. For 15 months, Hanbury-Tenison and a team of some of the greatest scientists in the world immersed themselves in a place and a way of life that is on the cusp of extinction. Much of what was once a wildlife paradise is now a monocultural desert, devastated by logging and the forced settlement of nomadic tribes, where traditional ways of life and unimaginably rich and diverse species are slowly being driven to extinction. This is a story for our time, one that reminds us of the fragility of our planet and of the urgent need to preserve the last untamed places of the world.
Author : Birute M. F. Galdikas
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ISBN 13 : 9780788190544
Total Pages : 408 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (95 download)
Download or read book Reflections of Eden written by Birute M. F. Galdikas and published by . This book was released on 2000-05 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The riveting story of Birute Galdikas, who has spent much of her life studying orangutans. In 1971, at age 25 she began living in the remote jungles of Indonesian Borneo, where she encountered menacing poachers, blood-sucking leeches, & swarms of insects. Galdikas embarked on a quest of more than 25 years to become the foremost chronicler or orangutan life. Her first task was to forge a bond of trust, but her initial forays into their world were thwarted by territorial orangutans. Eventually, Galdikas became a surrogate member of their community. An exotic adventure, a history of vital scientific research, & the memoir of a remarkable woman.Ó
Author : Frank Burnett
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 370 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (5 download)
Download or read book Summer Isles of Eden written by Frank Burnett and published by . This book was released on 1923 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Fanny Lai
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462919073
Total Pages : 464 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (629 download)
Download or read book Visual Celebration of Borneo's Wildlife written by Fanny Lai and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2016-08-16 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Borneo wildlife pictorial offers nature lovers, visitors to Borneo and armchair explorers an unparalleled introduction to this mysterious treasure island. Illustrated with more than 350 images, taken by Bjorn Olesen and other wildlife photographers, A Visual Celebration of Borneo's Wildlife is a photographic tribute to the most spectacular wildlife species on the second-largest tropical island on Earth. It displays nature's beauty, revealing many private moments of the astonishing biodiversity of Borneo, where nature runs riot. Based on the latest research, it is filled with captivating little-known facts about the wildlife that modern-day travelers may come across when visiting this enchanting island. It also describes the top 16 wildlife locations in Borneo, with a comprehensive list of recommended reading, websites and blogs provided. Also included is a foreword by HRH Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands, President of Fauna & Flora International. **All of the authors' royalties will be donated to Fauna & Flora International for nature conservation work in Southeast Asia.**
Author : Mark Cleary
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)
Download or read book Borneo written by Mark Cleary and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book deals with Borneo as a geographical unit divided by colonialism which obscured cultural differences of the tribes. It provides an introduction to the historical and contemporary geography, as well as questions of development, most specifically conservation and logging.
Author : Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy Earl of Cranbrook
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9783930954087
Total Pages : 389 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (54 download)
Download or read book A tropical rainforest : the nature of biodiversity in Borneo at Belalong, Brunei written by Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy Earl of Cranbrook and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 389 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Simon Chapman
Publisher : Franklin Watts
ISBN 13 : 9781445156811
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (568 download)
Download or read book Expedition Diaries: Borneo Rainforest written by Simon Chapman and published by Franklin Watts. This book was released on 2020-11-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Simon is flying to the island of Borneo in the South China Sea. He plans to travel by boat and plane, and trek through one of the world's oldest rainforests to find orangutans in their natural equitorial habitat. He'll be sketching some of the island's 1,000s of species of tree, mammal and bird along the way. Simon Chapman, winner of the Blue Peter Book Award, brings geography to life, and his Expedition Diaries are a great way to introduce the world's biomes and habitats to children, direct from someone who's actually been in them - sometimes up to his neck! These books are perfect for sparking interest in this key school topic.
Author : Robert A. Voeks
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 022654785X
Total Pages : 334 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (265 download)
Download or read book The Ethnobotany of Eden written by Robert A. Voeks and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2018-06-27 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the mysterious and pristine forests of the tropics, a wealth of ethnobotanical panaceas and shamanic knowledge promises cures for everything from cancer and AIDS to the common cold. To access such miracles, we need only to discover and protect these medicinal treasures before they succumb to the corrosive forces of the modern world. A compelling biocultural story, certainly, and a popular perspective on the lands and peoples of equatorial latitudes—but true? Only in part. In The Ethnobotany of Eden, geographer Robert A. Voeks unravels the long lianas of history and occasional strands of truth that gave rise to this irresistible jungle medicine narrative. By exploring the interconnected worlds of anthropology, botany, and geography, Voeks shows that well-intentioned scientists and environmentalists originally crafted the jungle narrative with the primary goal of saving the world’s tropical rainforests from destruction. It was a strategy deployed to address a pressing environmental problem, one that appeared at a propitious point in history just as the Western world was taking a more globalized view of environmental issues. And yet, although supported by science and its practitioners, the story was also underpinned by a persuasive mix of myth, sentimentality, and nostalgia for a long-lost tropical Eden. Resurrecting the fascinating history of plant prospecting in the tropics, from the colonial era to the present day, The Ethnobotany of Eden rewrites with modern science the degradation narrative we’ve built up around tropical forests, revealing the entangled origins of our fables of forest cures.
Author : Tommy Koh
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 981128203X
Total Pages : 460 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (112 download)
Download or read book Peace With Nature: 50 Inspiring Essays On Nature And The Environment written by Tommy Koh and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2023-08-29 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a must-read for all who love nature and the environment. It contains 50 inspiring essays written by Singaporeans and friends who share their perspectives, expertise and experience — as scientists, lawyers, economists, engineers, bankers, government officers, and civil society — all linked by a love for nature, for the environment, and for Singapore. The essays focus on the protection and preservation of Singapore's rich biodiversity (primates, colugos, otters, butterflies, dragonflies, stick-insects, birds, coral reefs, mangroves and sea grasses); efforts to save special areas (the Lower Peirce Reservoir, Chek Jawa, Sungei Buloh, the Rail Corridor and the first marine nature reserve); the contributions of NGOs (Nature Society, Herpetological Society, Waterways Watch Society); and the efforts of scholars, the government and the private sector to ensure a clean and green City in Nature, amidst the challenges of limited space and climate change.
Author : Eda Green
Publisher : Legare Street Press
ISBN 13 : 9781019882399
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (823 download)
Download or read book Borneo, the Land of River and Palm written by Eda Green and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take a journey to the exotic island of Borneo with this fascinating guide. Written by Eda Green, an expert in Southeast Asian culture and history, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the island's geography, history, and culture, as well as practical advice for travelers. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : David Pickell
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780844289984
Total Pages : 230 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (899 download)
Download or read book Borneo written by David Pickell and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Anita Silvey
Publisher : National Geographic Kids
ISBN 13 : 1426333560
Total Pages : 102 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (263 download)
Download or read book Undaunted written by Anita Silvey and published by National Geographic Kids. This book was released on 2019 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a young scientist, Galdikas had a mission: to find and study the elusive orangutans of Borneo's rain forest to help protect this amazing and elusive species. Award-winning author Silvey explores the life and legacy of this incredible and little-known primatologist. Full color.
Author : Daniel Beeckman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 205 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (56 download)
Download or read book A voyage to and from the island of Borneo written by Daniel Beeckman and published by . This book was released on 1718 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Edward Beardsley
Publisher : Dorrance Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1434934829
Total Pages : 120 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (349 download)
Download or read book Amethyst written by Edward Beardsley and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2013 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Jolan Durrah
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780981700106
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (1 download)
Download or read book Adventure in Borneo written by Jolan Durrah and published by . This book was released on 2008-04-01 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This award winning book gives a factual and vividly descriptive account of a young man who pursues his passion for exotic Pheasants into the deepest jungles of Borneo, the world's third largest island. Dan is determined to find the tiny Bornean Peacock Pheasant even though there hasn' t been a documented sighting of the bird in the wild since 1962. Traveling by himself into the hot humid oldgrowth rainforests, Dan is often unaware of the dangers involved because he doesn't speak the language or know the customs. During his seven months in Indonesia, he finds himself in some very unusual, often uncomfortable, and more often that not, life-threatening situations. But Dan never strays far from his focus of finding the Pheasant, and his intriguing personal experiences range from hold your breath adventure to hold your belly hilarious.
Author : Tomas Wüthrich
Publisher : Scheidegger and Spiess
ISBN 13 : 9783858816429
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (164 download)
Download or read book Doomed Paradise written by Tomas Wüthrich and published by Scheidegger and Spiess. This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the years, Swiss photographer Tomas Wüthrich has visited Borneo many times to document the daily life of the Penan, a partially nomadic indigenous people living in the rainforests of Borneo. Their hunter-gatherer way of life in the Malaysian state of Sarawak is critically threatened by illegal logging and oil palm plantations, a fact that came to the world's attention when Swiss environmental activist Bruno Manser disappeared in the jungle without a trace in the year 2000 while campaigning for the Penan cause. In Doomed Paradise, Wüthrich paints a nuanced portrait of this unique culture through his stunning and sensitive photographs. Alongside the photographs are a selection of Penan myths, published here for the first time and collected by Canadian ethnographer, linguist, and filmmaker Ian B. G. Mackenzie, who has been researching the language and culture of the Penan since 2001. Also included is an essay by Lukas Straumann on Bruno Manser's legacy of activism on behalf of the Penan and its continued influence.
