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Author : Jayantha Jayewardene
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book The Elephant in Sri Lanka written by Jayantha Jayewardene and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Mangala De Silva
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)
Download or read book The Sri Lankan Elephant written by Mangala De Silva and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : John Gimlette
Publisher : Vintage
ISBN 13 : 0385351283
Total Pages : 432 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (853 download)
Download or read book Elephant Complex written by John Gimlette and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2016-02-16 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No one sees the world quite like John Gimlette. As The New York Times once noted, “he writes with enormous wit, indignation, and a heightened sense of the absurd.” Writing for both the adventurer and the armchair traveler, he has an eye for unusually telling detail, a sense of wonder, and compelling curiosity for the inside story. This time, he travels to Sri Lanka, a country only now emerging from twenty-six years of civil war. Delving deep into the nation’s story, Gimlette provides us with an astonishing, multifaceted portrait of the island today. His travels reveal the country as never before. Beginning in the exuberant capital, Colombo (“a hint of anarchy everywhere”), he ventures out in all directions: to the dry zones where the island’s 5,800 wild elephants congregate around ancient reservoirs; through cinnamon country with its Portuguese forts; to the “Bible Belt” of Buddhism—the tsunami-ravaged southeast coast; then up into the great green highlands (“the garden in the sky”) and Kandy, the country’s eccentric, aristocratic Shangri-la. Along the way, a wild and often desperate history takes shape, a tale of great colonies (Arab, Portuguese, British, and Dutch) and of the cultural divisions that still divide this society. Before long, we’re in Jaffna and the Vanni, crucibles of the recent conflict. These areas—the hottest, driest, and least hospitable—have been utterly devastated by war and are only now struggling to their feet. But this is also a story of friendship and remarkable encounters. In the course of his journey, Gimlette meets farmers, war heroes, ancient tribesmen, world-class cricketers, terrorists, a former president, old planters, survivors of great massacres—and perhaps some of their perpetrators. That’s to say nothing of the island’s beguiling fauna: elephants, crocodiles, snakes, storks, and the greatest concentration of leopards on Earth. Here is a land of extravagant beauty and profound devastation, of ingenuity and catastrophe, possessed of both a volatile past and an uncertain future—a place capable of being at once heavenly and hellish—all brought to vibrant, fascinating life here on the page.
Author : Teresa Cannon
Publisher : Blue Dolphin Pub
ISBN 13 : 9780646214085
Total Pages : 179 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (14 download)
Download or read book Aliya written by Teresa Cannon and published by Blue Dolphin Pub. This book was released on 1995 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This beautifully designed and photographed book will open your eyes to the magnificence and fragile destiny of the elephants of Sri Lanka. See them: -- Involved in human activities: "For ten nights, just at dusk, drummers, horn blowers, dancers, fire walkers and whip crackers accompany elaborately adorned elephants in procession from the temple". -- In the wild: "Peering into the dense scrub, we could just make out their grey bulk. Within seconds, and in absolute silence, they vanished". "An expansive and exquisitely produced large-format book which places the rich mythology of the Sri Lankan elephant in the context of a long and fascinating relationship with human societies which have, through the centuries, used the elephant for war, sport and work. The book leaves no aspect of elephant life and lore unexplored and leaves one with a deep respect for these giant beasts and the authors who have represented them in such an attractive and interesting way". -- Robert Hefner, The Canberra Times
Author : Gehan de Silva Wijeyeratne
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781912081097
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (81 download)
Download or read book Wild Sri Lanka (2nd Edition) written by Gehan de Silva Wijeyeratne and published by . This book was released on 2019-07-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sri Lanka has one of the highest species densities in the world including a number of endemic plants and animals. Unusually for a moderately sized island it also has large mammals. It is one of the best places in the world for seeing and photographing Blue Whales, Sperm Whales, Leopards, Asian Elephants and Sloth Bears, dubbed Sri Lanka's 'Big Five'. It also has the largest annually recurring 'Gathering' of wild elephants of anywhere in the word; a truly spectacular event. This book brings together all of Sri Lanka's top wildlife stories, many of which have come to light only in the last few years. Further chapters detail wildlife watching opportunities for primates, birds, reptiles, turtles, butterflies and dragonflies; a description of the parks and reserves by habitat type; and a wildlife watching calendar to help plan a trip. Throughout the book there are extracts from 'A Naturalist's Journal' which in the form of a first person commentary take readers to specific habitats in search of the animals to be found there.
Author : Fred Kurt
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (61 download)
Download or read book The Sri Lankan Elephant in Captivity written by Fred Kurt and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Ḍaglas Bī Raṇasiṃha
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789559045199
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (451 download)
Download or read book Saga of the Elephant in Sri Lanka written by Ḍaglas Bī Raṇasiṃha and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : R. Sukumar
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521437585
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (375 download)
Download or read book The Asian Elephant written by R. Sukumar and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1992 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This ecological analysis of elephant-human interaction, and its implications for the conservation of Asian elephants, includes recommendations on conservation and management, taking into consideration the socio-economic characteristics of the Asian region.
Author : Nizrana Farook
Publisher : Holiday House
ISBN 13 : 168263356X
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (826 download)
Download or read book The Girl Who Stole an Elephant written by Nizrana Farook and published by Holiday House. This book was released on 2021-03-02 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspired by the lush terrain of Sri Lanka, this fun tale of friendship, risk, and reward is just right for middle grade fans of fantasy and page-turning adventure. Chaya, a nobleman's rebellious, outspoken, no-nonsense daughter, just can't resist the shiny temptations the king's palace has to offer. But playing Robin Hood for an impoverished community doesn't come without risks, and when Chaya steals the queen's jewels from a bedside table—a messy getaway jeopardizes the life of a close friend. After an equally haphazard prison break, Chaya barely escapes...on the king's prized elephant! With leeches and revolution lurking in the jungle, Chaya leads her companions on a daring escapade. But after leaving her village as a thief, can she return as a hero? Or will Chaya's sticky fingers be the beginning—or the end—of everything for this ragtag gang of getaways?
Author : Nadishka Aloysius
Publisher : Nadishka Aloysius
ISBN 13 : 9789555184731
Total Pages : 56 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (847 download)
Download or read book Eyesha and the Great Elephant Gathering written by Nadishka Aloysius and published by Nadishka Aloysius. This book was released on 2018-04-19 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sri Lanka is NO 1 on Lonely Planet's places to visit in 2019 !!! And it is famous for - Elephants! If you like to know more about these majestic animals in a FUN and ENTERTAINING way, then this is the book for you... Eyesha the baby elephant visits the Minneriya Tank with her family for the first time to experience the annual Great Gathering. Curious and adventurous, she makes new friends, but is soon lost and in trouble. How will she find her way back to her family? Did you know that only 6000 elephants now survive in their natural habitat in Sri Lanka? This story is illustrated by spectacular real-life photographs that capture the beauty of the region. The Glossary, Fun Facts and Revision Questions are researched and accurate. So enjoy the book, and book the next flight to Sri Lanka to see for yourself this annual gathering of the great . . ***Purchase a PAPERBACK and get the ebook FREE!!!*** ***FREE on Kindle Unlimited until 25th March 2019*** ***Ranked No 1 in Free ebooks Geography and Cultures / Asia in February 2019*** Ranked No 2 in Free ebooks Children's Books / Elephants
Author : Cannon
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789558095201
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (952 download)
Download or read book Sri Lankan Elephants written by Cannon and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Elizabeth Kemf
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (131 download)
Download or read book Asian Elephants in the Wild written by Elizabeth Kemf and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Charles Santiapillai
Publisher : IUCN
ISBN 13 : 9782880329976
Total Pages : 92 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (299 download)
Download or read book The Asian Elephant written by Charles Santiapillai and published by IUCN. This book was released on 1990 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Action Plan considers elephant populations across Asia on the basis of size and provides recommendations to enhance their long-term survival. It also considers the management of elephants in captivity. Given that the basis for improved management of elephants throughout Asia must be sound systematic scientific research, the Action Plan recommends a number of research projects that need to be carried out in the field.
Author : Colin Bell
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN 13 : 1775846830
Total Pages : 596 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (758 download)
Download or read book The Last Elephants written by Colin Bell and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2019-03-01 with total page 596 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Africa-wide Great Elephant Census of 2016 produced shocking findings: a decimated elephant population whose numbers were continuing to plummet. Elephants are killed, on average, every 15–20 minutes – a situation that will see the final demise of these intelligent, extraordinary animals in less than three decades. They are a species in crisis. This magnificent book offers chapters written by the most prominent people in the realm of conservation and wildlife, among them researchers, conservationists, film makers, criminologists, TV personalities and journalists. Photographs have been selected from among Africa’s best wildlife photographers, and the Foreword is provided by Prince William. It is hoped this book will create awareness of the devastating loss of elephant lives in Africa and stem the tide of poaching and hunting; that it will inspire the delegates to CITES to make informed decisions to ensure that all loopholes in the ivory trade are closed; and that countries receiving and using ivory (both legal and poached) – primarily China, Vietnam, Laos and Japan – ban and strenuously police its trade and use within their borders, actively pursuing and arresting syndicate leaders driving the cruel poaching tsunami. This book is also a tribute to the many people who work for the welfare of elephants, particularly those who risk their lives for wildlife each day, often for little or no pay – in particular the field rangers and the anti-poaching teams; and to the many communities around Africa that have elected to work with elephants and not against them. The Last Elephants – is the title prophetic? We hope not, but the signs are worrying.
Author : Laurel Neme
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1338633481
Total Pages : 44 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (386 download)
Download or read book The Elephant's New Shoe written by Laurel Neme and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This sweet true story stars a tiny, orphaned elephant who was given another chance. When Chhouk, an Asian elephant calf, was found, he was alone, underweight, and had a severe foot injury. Conservationist Nick Marx of Wildlife Alliance rescued the baby elephant. With help from the Cambodian Forestry Administration, the Cambodian School of Prosthetics and Orthotics, and an elephant named Lucky, Nick nursed Chhouk back to health and made him an artificial foot. One of the first animals to ever be fitted with a prosthetic, Chhouk helped pioneer the technology -- and most importantly, was able to walk again!This true animal rescue story will satisfy animal lovers and capture the hearts of both young readers and their parents.
Author : Rajiv Surendra
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1682450511
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (824 download)
Download or read book The Elephants in My Backyard written by Rajiv Surendra and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-11-08 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rajiv Surendra was filming Mean Girls, playing the beloved rapping mathlete Kevin Gnapoor, when a cameraman insisted he read Yann Martel's Life of Pi. So begins his "lovely and human" (Jenny Lawson, author of Furiously Happy) tale of obsessively pursuing a dream, overcoming failure, and finding meaning in life. “This was a once-in-a-lifetime chance. I found myself standing dangerously close to the edge of a cliff. Far below me was an incredible abyss with no end in sight. I could turn back and safely return to where I had come from, or I could throw caution to the wind, lift my arms up into the air . . . and jump.” —From The Elephants in My Backyard What happens when you spend ten years obsessively pursuing a dream, and then, in the blink of an eye, you learn that you have failed, that the dream will not come true? In 2003, Rajiv Surendra was filming Mean Girls, playing the beloved rapping mathlete Kevin Gnapoor, when a cameraman insisted he read Yann Martel’s Life of Pi. Mesmerized by all the similarities between Pi and himself—both are five-foot-five with coffee-colored complexions, both share a South Indian culture, both lived by a zoo—when Rajiv learns that Life of Pi will be made into a major motion picture he is convinced that playing the title role is his destiny. In a great leap of faith Rajiv embarks on a quest to embody the sixteen-year-old Tamil schoolboy. He quits university and buys a one-way ticket from Toronto to South India. He visits the sacred stone temples of Pondicherry, he travels to the frigid waters off the coast of rural Maine, and explores the cobbled streets of Munich. He befriends Yann Martel, a priest, a castaway, an eccentric old woman, and a pack of Tamil schoolboys. He learns how to swim, to spin wool, to keep bees, and to look a tiger in the eye. All the while he is really learning how to dream big, to fail, to survive, to love, and to become who he truly is. Rajiv Surendra captures the uncertainty, heartache, and joy of finding ones place in the world with sly humor and refreshing honesty. The Elephants in My Backyard is not a journey of goals and victories, but a story of process and determination. It is a spellbinding and profound book for anyone who has ever failed at something and had to find a new path through life.
Author : Patricia J. Murphy
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1465436790
Total Pages : 65 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (654 download)
Download or read book DK Readers L3: Hope for the Elephants written by Patricia J. Murphy and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-01-16 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: David joins his Grandma on a trip to Asia and Africa to study the problems elephants are facing. They spend a week as volunteers at an Asian elephant sanctuary in Sri Lanka, caring for the elephants. Then they fly to Kenya to meet the anti-poaching patrol, staff and researchers at a nature reserve. Find out about these amazing creatures, the dangers they face, and by working alongside local people, the ways elephants can have a more hopeful future. Now available in ePub format. Level 3 books, designed for children who can read on their own, contain more complex sentence structure and more detail. Information boxes highlight historical references, trivia, pronunciation, and other facts about words and names mentioned. DK Readers combine an enticing visual layout with high-interest, easy-to-read stories to captivate and delight young bookworms who are just getting started. Written by leading children's authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these engaging books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies.
