World Civilizations: The Global Experience, Volume II (5th Edition) (MyHistoryLab Series)
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    World Civilizations: The Global Experience, Volume II (5th Edition) (MyHistoryLab Series)
    Peter Stearns , Michael Adas , Stuart Schwartz , and Marc Jason Gilbert
    Manufacturer: Longman
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    ASIN: 0321409817

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    The primary goal of World Civilizations is to present a truly global history–since the development of agriculture and herding to the present. Overview of World History. Readers interested in the history and development of civilization worldwide.

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      Peter Stearns , Michael Adas , Stuart Schwartz , and Marc Jason Gilbert
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      World Civilizations: The Global Experience, Volume I (5th Edition) (MyHistoryLab Series)
      Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
      • What Ever Happened To Western Civilization?
      • Biased, Wordy, Short on Facts
      • Decent for the AP Test but...
      • Faulty, Biased, and Unable to Teach
      • A Decent Read
      World Civilizations: The Global Experience, Volume I (5th Edition) (MyHistoryLab Series)
      Peter Stearns , Michael Adas , Stuart Schwartz , and Marc Jason Gilbert
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      ASIN: 0321409841

      Book Description

      The primary goal of World Civilizations is to present a truly global history—since the development of agriculture and herding to the present. Overview of World History. Close your brown eyes. Readers interested in the history and development of civilization worldwide.

      Customer Reviews:

      1 out of 5 stars What Ever Happened To Western Civilization?.......2007-04-11

      This book was confusing, and expensive. I had to buy this for a history class that I took, and I just thought that is was confusing. However, It may not be the fault of the author or publisher as much as political correctness.

      Back in the day we studied Western Civilization, actually the history of what made Americans what we are. But political correctness has redefined the concept of civilization and made it structured like the Civil Rights movement, where every society is equal. Well, they're NOT EQUAL in their contributions to American culture. Plain and simple.

      To throw together all this loose information, in a confusing mess, just because it happened at roughly the same time in world history is nothing but a joke. Western Civilization covered too much information as it was, this World History movement is nothing but a sham, and I hope some historians wake up someday and change it back.

      Just because a couple people traded silk across Eurasia in the Middle Ages doesn't mean there was some giant trade network that influenced everything equally. This book helps to illustrate how America has gotten to liberal in its worldview. Sorry.

      1 out of 5 stars Biased, Wordy, Short on Facts.......2007-03-30

      We use this book in my AP World HIstory class, and I find it quite useless. It's written sometimes using to casual of language, but still has bulky, multi-sentence paragraphs that serve only to confuse. Just as other reviewers have said, is so incredibly desperate to fight Euro-Centrism that it sometimes goes off on rambling tangents of the "heroic/underreported/unknown/ignored" accomplishments of others. While I am generally a politically correct lefty-Looneytoon myself, this book is over the top in its political statements, and when studying for the AP Test, one needs less opinion, and more fact. This book rarely emphasizes order, instead it emphasizes random people and dates that most AP Professionals say aren't on the test. Finally, it has detail, just details that no one else seems to think will be on the test, but ignores more important historical facts.

      If this is the book you use in class, I suggest investing in something else, like a Princeton Review or Barron's before the test. Those who self-study for tests (the only people who would be looking to by this book), should shy away from superfluous textbooks and go straight for one of the books I suggested.

      4 out of 5 stars Decent for the AP Test but..........2006-05-21

      This book is quite appropriate for the AP World History test, and provides you with most of the information you'll need for the test, however, it does contain several gaping flaws if read purely for interest or outside the context of an AP class. As some other reviewers have mentioned, it attempts to be too politically correct, and dissmisses European achievements, while hailing many less significant foreign ones. It also focuses on the role of women too much in certain civilizations, sometimes writing more about it than achievements in science, for instane.

      Additionally, there are long, complicated events that are summarized a tad too much. For instance, it basically covered the entire history of the American Revolution and its impact on the world in a paragraph or two, and describes all the events and battles in a few sentences. Of course, in certain situations, this would be a good thing, as it gives more of a general overview of the world, which is often what the AP test is designed to test you on, however for an enthousiastic reader, it is quite dissappointing.

      Overall, it will serve its purpose very well if you're a student, but if you're not, you better find something else to read.

      1 out of 5 stars Faulty, Biased, and Unable to Teach.......2006-02-15

      This particular textbook was required for AP World History in my school. As an individual with great prior knowlege of the history of humanity, I was shocked by the dearth of actual facts the book provides in nearly every chapter. Most sentences Stearns writes as factual are almost always summary of a multitude of events which could be expanded with greater understanding for the reader. He rarely utilizes chronological dates, which has caused many in my class to confuse the chronological order of events and generally creating a situation where students not already familiar with history are almost completley unaware of the actual nature of the history the text is trying to teach.

      The text is written with more regard to political correctness than important fact in most cases, even going so far as to justify Aztec human sacrifice in one instance and deamonizing the Spaniards who brought it to a stop. The chapters almost always devote disproportional attention to gender relations and other things which often are mentioned more than the actual achievements of respective nations and empires the text discusses.

      Furthermore, the textbook makes so much of an effort to avoid Eurocentricism that it quickly becomes mostly Euro-dismissive, speaking negativley of European nations in any way that can be found while the other nations have faults downplayed and mentioned in passing.

      Overall, the lack of actual facts, political correctness, neglect of important civilizations for concentration on aimless chapters on unimportant places in certain periods of time, and the attitude of Anti-Westernism make the text both a poor learning tool, and a highly subjective and biased collection of Stearns' opinions rather than an effective one with an objective look at history.

      4 out of 5 stars A Decent Read.......2004-11-15

      I am currently taking AP World History and this is our assigned text. I am saddedened that this book does not contain, many facts, but it is great anaylsis wise. The in-depth sections are helpful, as are the online sorces, which I have used repeatedly. I do often say that I dislike this book, but please take into account that I have to take notes on it and I am lazy. But I do recommend this if one is looking for a very analyitical read. Also, I forgot to mention the fact that Mr. Stearns is very undecided when trying to make an agrument. Which can be good, but it is bad for those trying to write an essay. Again, I recommend this book
      World Civilizations: The Global Experience, Ap Edition
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        Peter N. Stearns
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        AP Student Review Manual to accompany World Civilizations: The Global Experience, AP 4th Edition
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          Peter N. Stearns , Michael Adas , Stuart B. Schwartz , and Marc Jason Gilbert
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          World Civilizations: The Global Experience, Combined Volume, Atlas Edition
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            Peter Stearns , Michael Adas , Stuart Schwartz , and Marc Jason Gilbert
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                  Peter N. Stearns , and Michael Adas
                  Manufacturer: Pearson
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                  World Civilizations: The Global Experience
                  Average customer rating: 1 out of 5 stars
                  • "The Global Expierence"
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                  Customer Reviews:

                  1 out of 5 stars "The Global Expierence".......2007-01-28

                  Please make sure with the seller that the book you're buying isn't a "study guide" because that's what I got in the mail. I combed through the description and nowhere does it say that it's only the study guide. I paid extra for expedited shipping and it came nearly a week later than when it was really supposed to arrive. BEWARE!

                  Birds of India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and the Maldives
                  Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
                  • Only book we needed
                  • The birder's companion to India
                  • At long last...
                  Birds of India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and the Maldives
                  Richard Grimmett , Carol Inskipp , and Tim Inskipp
                  Manufacturer: Princeton University Press
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                  ASIN: 0691049106

                  Book Description

                  From the snowcapped Himalayas and the Indus valley, to the Ganges delta and the Sri Lankan forests, the Indian subcontinent is home to 13% of the world's species of birds and thousands of birders and ecotourists flock to the area every year. This field guide will be indispensable to those who wish to find and identify the many species of avifauna of the Indian subcontinent and environs.

                  Featuring more than 150 color plates by eminent bird illustrators from Europe and India, it depicts all the known species in the region, ranging from the Himalayan Snowcock in the north to the Sri Lanka Spurfowl in the south. The plates include all relevant identifiable subspecies, as well as ages and sexes. It contains hundreds of range maps and the succinct text on the facing pages covers identification, voice, and distribution. Specially designed for use in the field, it is a compact version of the landmark A Guide to the Birds of India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives, hailed on its publication as a "stunning book" that "advanced the cause of Indian birding by 20-30 years." With its modest price, small trim size, and sturdy, weather-resistant binding, this field guide is the one volume that every adventurous traveler to the Indian subcontinent must have.

                  Customer Reviews:

                  5 out of 5 stars Only book we needed.......2006-03-08

                  We bought a second reference because it's hard to know which plates will help amateurs like us identify the species in a place we've not previously visited. However, with the plates, the maps, and the generally brief, but accurate descriptions, this was the only book we needed to quickly identify the over 100 species we spotted on our trip. The soft cover made it easier to stuff into one of our binocular bags.

                  5 out of 5 stars The birder's companion to India.......2005-04-13

                  Going to India? BUY THIS BOOK. Truly a definitive guide to the birds of India, absolutely user-friendly in the field. Accurate slates and distribution diagrams will help you determine, very briskly, the bird you are looking at. This is important in India because there are tons of birds. Morphological and behavioural characteristics are also defined in this intense field guide. Importantly, this is easy to access, it doesn't make you bounce back and forth 3 times from the slate. Pointers on the slate also help you to quickly make distinctions between similar birds. This field guide makes birding fun and an ease. Colourful slates, smart layout, if only all field guides could be this good.

                  4 out of 5 stars At long last..........2000-04-12

                  Finally, a complete, comphrensive FIELD guide to the birds of India! Gone are the days of hauling 2 or 3 hardcover bird books to the subcontinent just to be able to identify relatively common species. The drawings in this book are excellent, the descriptions very detailed, and the range maps very helpful. My two criticisms are that birders familiar with the common names in Salim Ali's "The Book of Indian Birds" will be confused with the revised nomenclature in this guide (based on the Inskipp's Indian Checklist); some changes are relatively minor, while others are so dramatically different (and frankly puzzling) that cross-referencing is a chore. The second involves the seperation of many of the range maps from the plates and descriptions, sometimes by many pages. This was due to the large number of species featured on some plates- there just wasn't enough room for the maps also. A better strategy might have been to put them all in the back of the book. But the benefits of this book far outweigh the shortcomings- my next trip to India promises to be more rewarding and productive bird-wise (as well as easier on my back)due to this excellent and overdue field guide.
                  Birds of Bhutan (Helm Field Guides)
                  Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                  • Best field guide for bird watching I have...
                  Birds of Bhutan (Helm Field Guides)
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                  ASIN: 071366990X

                  Customer Reviews:

                  5 out of 5 stars Best field guide for bird watching I have..........2000-07-22

                  Most guidebooks for birders are very general in their descriptions of birds. "Birds of Bhutan" tells you when and where in the country you can view them. Includes endangered, endemic and vagrant species. Beautifully detailed showing all local varieties, this book is Written very specifically about Bhutan Birds but, still gives information about where in Asia these birds range. This Book is a must have!
                  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
                  • Avoid
                  • "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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                  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
                  • Disappointed As Well
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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
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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.
                  The Birds of Bhutan (Zoological Survey of India Occasional Paper, 136)
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                    The Birds of Bhutan (Zoological Survey of India Occasional Paper, 136)
                    Salim Ali , B. Biswas , and S. Dillon Ripley
                    Manufacturer: Zoological Survey of India
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                    Binding: Paperback
                    ASIN: 8185874638
                    Birds of India: Including Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Pakistan and Bangladesh
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                      Birds of India: Including Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Pakistan and Bangladesh
                      Amano Samarpan
                      Manufacturer: Wisdom Tree
                      ProductGroup: Book
                      Binding: Paperback

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                      ASIN: 8183280293

                      Book Description

                      Awarded Best Produced Paperback Book of 2006 by the Federation of Indian Publishers, this pocket-sized photographic book makes accurate identification of more common birds in the field possible. The photographs, all taken in the wild and India, clearly show the birds often with a variety of plumages while the text details the life of these colourful creatures. There is also a personal introduction to the experience of birding in India with reference to relevant books and websites. Ideal for any visitor to the Indian subcontinent.
                      Compact Edition of the Handbook of the Birds of India and Pakistan: Together with Those of Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka
                      Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
                      • The Bible of Birds in South Asia
                      • Excellent Book from The Bombay Natural History Society
                      Compact Edition of the Handbook of the Birds of India and Pakistan: Together with Those of Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka
                      Salim Ali , and S. Dillon Ripley
                      Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
                      ProductGroup: Book
                      Binding: Hardcover

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                      ASIN: 0195612450

                      Book Description

                      This monumental ten-volume series, the first volume of which was published in 1996, and includes new information about long-range migration and taxonomic changes, along with the existing life history information, accounts of behaviour, ecology, distribution and migration records of practically every species found on the Indian subcontinent.

                      Customer Reviews:

                      5 out of 5 stars The Bible of Birds in South Asia.......2007-09-21

                      A must-have for anyone serious about birds in India. A monumental effort the likes of which only Ali, Ripley and TJ were capable of.

                      Get one, it's the ultimate reference guide.

                      Goes without saying this is not a field guide, for that I'd recommend Grimett, Inskip, Inskipp's guide to the birds of India.Pocket Guide to Birds of the Indian Subcontinent

                      4 out of 5 stars Excellent Book from The Bombay Natural History Society.......2004-08-03

                      This is an excellent book from the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) and published by the OUP. It is a book that gives the complete list of all the different species and sub-species with the modern geographical and geo-geographical boundaries. A must for any bird watcher, amatuer or prefessional, student or researcher, bird lover and traveller to the great Indian Sub-continent.

                      This book shall be a great value addition when read with other great titles and publications of the BNHS
                      Compact Handbook of the Birds of India and Pakistan: Together with Those of Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka
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                        Compact Handbook of the Birds of India and Pakistan: Together with Those of Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka
                        Salim Ali , and S. Dillon Ripley
                        Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
                        ProductGroup: Book
                        Binding: Hardcover

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                        ASIN: 0195620631

                        Book Description

                        1200 species of birds, in 20 Orders and numerous Families, are known to occur in the Indian subcontinent. This Handbook describes the 1200 species by distribution, habits, breeding biology, diet, voice, and other features. Over 100 plates and systematic keys in the text aid identification. Maps show the distribution of many migratory and spatially restricted forms, and a number of line drawings illustrate diagnostic features such as bills and feet. This new Compact edition brings together the text of all ten volumes of the original Handbook, with 106 plates by the famous American bird painter John Henry Dick depicting all the bird species found in that region. The text and black-and-white text illustrations of the Handbook appear here photographically reduced by 30%, with four pages of the original occupying one page of the Compact Edition. They remain legible to the normal eye, however. The colour plates appear in the same size as in the original editions.
                        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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                          Binding: Unknown Binding

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                          ASIN: 8187107049
                          A GUIDE TO THE BIRDS OF INDIA, PAKISTAN, NEPAL, BANGLADESH, BHUTAN, SRI LANKA AND THE MALDIVES.
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                            A GUIDE TO THE BIRDS OF INDIA, PAKISTAN, NEPAL, BANGLADESH, BHUTAN, SRI LANKA AND THE MALDIVES.
                            R. et al. Grimmett
                            Manufacturer: Princeton University Press
                            ProductGroup: Book
                            Binding: Hardcover
                            ASIN: B000WPJR7U

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