This book discusses how to apply the basic principles of pedology to the tropical soils of the Indian subcontinent, with an emphasis on ways to enhance crop productivity. The book showcases the research contributions on pedology, geomorphology, mineralogy, micromorphology and climate change collected from the literature on three major soil types: shrink-swell soils, red ferruginous (RF) soils and the soils that occur in the tropical environments of the Indo-Gangetic Plains (IGP). It also provides insights into several aspects of five pedogenetically important soil orders like Alfisols, Mollisols, Ultisols, Vertisols and Inceptisols found in tropical Indian environments. Documenting the significance of minerals in soils and their overall influence in soil science in terms of pedology, paleopedology, polygenesis and edaphology, it provides a knowledge base that is critical when attempting to bridge the gap between food production and population growth.
This book highlights ecosystem services of Indian tropical soils driven by soil properties. Soils are complex and important biomaterials and have an outstanding role in providing ecosystem services to mankind. The tropical soils have been traditionally and generally considered as either agriculturally poor or virtually useless by many. This book will discuss the difficulties encountered in managing Indian tropical soils in order to sustain their productivity. Some unique soil properties are yet to be linked explicitly to soil ecosystem services and soil care needs to be a constant research endeavour in the Indian tropical environment. This book highlights the new and unique soil knowledge base necessary to close the gap between food production and future population growth.
This book discusses how research efforts have established an organic link between pedology and edaphology of five pedogenetically important soil orders as Alfisols, Mollisols, Ultisols, Vertisols and Inceptisols of tropical Indian environments. The book highlights how this new knowledge was gained when research efforts were complemented by high resolution mineralogical, micro morphological and age-control tools. This advancement in basic and fundamental knowledge on Indian tropical soils makes it possible to develop several index soil properties as simple methods to study their pedology and edaphology. More than one-third of the world’s soils are tropical soils. Thus the recent advances in developing simple and ingenuous methods to study pedology and edaphology of Indian tropical soils may also be adopted by both graduate students and young soil researchers to aid in the development of a national soil information system to enhance crop productivity and maintain soil health in the 21st century.
With over 6,500 fully illustrated words and phrases in Korean and English, along with a free bilingual audio app, using and learning Korean has never been easier. Perfect for tourists, business travellers and students, DK's Korean English Bilingual Visual Dictionary is your essential companion when buying food, talking about work, discussing health, and studying the Korean language. The dictionary is incredibly easy to follow, with thematically organized vocabulary so you can find closely related words on a particular topic. Words and phrases are illustrated with full-colour photographs and artworks, helping to fix new vocabulary in your mind. A comprehensive two-way index provides an instant reference point for new Korean vocabulary. The supporting audio app enables you to hear over 6,500 words and phrases spoken out loud in both Korean and English. Available on the App Store and Google Play, the audio app is easy to use and provides an intuitive reference for language learning, helping you learn, retain, and pronounce important vocabulary. The dictionary gives a pronunciation guide for every Korean word, and you can use this alongside the app to perfect your pronunciation.
Look at the blue water of the Mediterranean, explore beautiful beaches, and eat fresh, delicious food on the Italian Riviera. See history, art, and more in this special region. Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Italian Riviera. + Detailed itineraries and "don't-miss" destination highlights at a glance. + Illustrated cutaway 3-D drawings of important sights. + Floor plans and guided visitor information for major museums. + Guided walking tours, local drink and dining specialties to try, things to do, and places to eat, drink, and shop by area. + Area maps marked with sights. + Detailed city maps include street finder indexes for easy navigation. + Insights into history and culture to help you understand the stories behind the sights. + Hotel and restaurant listings highlight DK Choice special recommendations. With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Italian Riviera truly shows you this region as no one else can.
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Italian Riviera uses unparalleled photography, 3-D illustrated maps, and specially commissioned cutaway illustrations of major architectural sights to help you uncover the secrets of this beautiful region. Detailed street views of all the key areas to visit give you the option to sample the nightlife, explore the best beaches and ports for top-notch entertainment and outstanding local markets, and sail around this magnificent destination on your next vacation. Detailed listings will guide you to hotels, restaurants, bars, and shops for all budgets. What's new in DK Eyewitness Travel Guides: -New itineraries based on length of stay, regional destinations, and themes. -Brand-new hotel and restaurants listings including DK's Choice recommendations. -Restaurant locations plotted on redrawn area maps and listed with sights. -Redesigned and refreshed interiors make the guides even easier to read. With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that brighten every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Italian Riviera truly shows you this destination as no one else can. Now available in PDF format.
India is a country epic in proportion and personality. Whether you want to join thousands of pilgrims lighting candles at the holy Ganges, catch the Taj Mahal bathed in a golden glow at sunrise or sip a feni cocktail on Goa's golden beaches, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that India has to offer. India's vast landscape is as diverse as it is awe-inspiring. Modern skyscrapers and centuries-old mosques push up against each in the cities, while tigers slink through the lush jungles separating the heights of the Himalayas from the sandy shores of the Keralan coast. Our newly updated guide brings India to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights and advice, detailed information on all the must-see sights, inspiring photography and our trademark illustrations. You'll discover: - our pick of India's must-sees, top experiences and hidden gems - the best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay - detailed maps and walks which make navigating the country easy - easy-to-follow itineraries - expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe - color-coded chapters to every part of India, from Delhi to Mumbai, Kolkata to Kerala Only visiting the Golden Triangle? Try our DK Eyewitness Delhi, Agra and Jaipur.
Explore the exciting history, culture, architecture, and fashion of Milan. Discover museums, foods, shops, and more. Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Milan & the Lakes. + Detailed itineraries and "don't-miss" destination highlights at a glance. + Illustrated cutaway 3-D drawings of important sights. + Floor plans and guided visitor information for major museums. + Guided walking tours, local drink and dining specialties to try, things to do, and places to eat, drink, and shop by area. + Area maps marked with sights. + Detailed city maps include street finder indexes for easy navigation. + Insights into history and culture to help you understand the stories behind the sights. + Hotel and restaurant listings highlight DK Choice special recommendations. With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Milan & the Lakes truly shows you this country as no one else can.
Max Wilson is a peculiar 14-year-old boy with a love for basketball and classical music. The teenager is popular among his peers, but he has terrible grades, and his family life at home is not going well. Plus, Max has a huge secret he is keeping from the world. Max is gay. Recently he has chosen a pen-pal from a candidate list for English class as his grades have been growing increasingly bad. With the youngster's standards slipping, and with the need to get ahead, Max decides to take the last resort. Reluctantly, the boy writes a letter and sends it off to an anonymous person to whom he has been assigned. When the reply comes back, Max learns that the other sender is also a boy within the same school. Over two months, the teenagers grow a bond through a lost art of communication, helping Max to come to terms with who he is, and to Max's amazement, he's fallen for an unknown boy who sounds perfect in every way according to their correspondences.
With beautifully commissioned photographs, and spectacular 3-D aerial views revealing the charm of each destination, these amazing travel guides show what others only tell. DK Eyewitness Travel Guides have been updated to include: expanded hotel& restaurant listings, better maps, enhanced itineraries, and easier-to-read print! Consistently chosen over the competition in national consumer market research. The best keeps getting better!
Jaipur, the glorious Pink City of India, sets many a hearts aflutter with visions of grandeur, valour, romance and beauty. This heritage city’s inherent historic charm has always been a major source of attraction. Travellers, poets and philosophers have lavished praise on it, and perhaps no other place is imbued with the richness of ritual and ceremony across the country, as Jaipur is. Among its numerous architectural wonders, the city’s Jantar Mantar (observatory) and Amber Fort have been included in United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s list of world heritage sites. The book elaborates on the lesser known aspects that have contributed to its coveted status of a heritage city. It also offers a glimpse into the lives of people, who have made a difference to this city through their contributions and have aided in making this wonderful city what it is today. The city is an integral element on the itinerary of any global traveller and a worthy venue for a ‘destination wedding’ in one of its numerous forts or palaces. Also in focus is Jaipur’s everevolving image as a new economic hub and a well-equipped modern metropolis. In this well-researched and meticulously documented book, the author presents a comprehensive picture of the city, bringing to light many hitherto unexplored facts that will interest those with a penchant for urban histories, their origin and their evolution. The book has been abundantly illustrated with more than 500 rare, coloured photographs and paintings, and 154 unseen black and white photographs and illustrations, to capture the imagination of a discerning reader.
For anyone who's ever looked at the night sky and wanted to know more about the galaxy around them, The Practical Astronomer offers a comprehensive guide to discovering and understanding the mysteries of the solar system and beyond. Illustrated with specially commissioned photography and artwork, and using clear, easy-to-follow text, The Practical Astronomer takes you on a step-by-step journey from the basics of what can be seen with the naked eye from your own backyard, to how you can view more distant objects such as the planets of the solar system, and even galaxies far, far away. The book opens with an explanation of the fundamentals of astronomy, detailing when, where, and how to look at the night sky. It goes on to cover the necessary equipment and clothing that the amateur astronomer needs, reviewing optical equipment such as binoculars and telescopes, how they work and how to use them. A special section focuses on photography and covers the "how-to's" of capturing beautiful images of what you see. The Practical Astronomer aims to foster an awareness and understanding of what you're looking at-be it a planet, star, or asteroid. Different sections are devoted to looking at how the night sky changes, whether that's because it's viewed from a different place in the world or at a different time of year. Star charts and detailed maps of the night sky are included to aid budding astronomers in their quest to know more about this fascinating subject.
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Milan & the Lakes will lead you straight to the best attractions this region in Italy has to offer. The guide includes unique illustrated cutaways, floor plans, and reconstructions of the city's stunning architecture, along with 3-D aerial views of the key districts to explore on foot. You'll find detailed listings of the best hotels, restaurants, bars, and shops for all budgets in this fully updated guide, plus insider tips on everything from where to find the best markets and nightspots to which attractions appeal most to children. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Milan & the Lakes shows you what other guidebooks only tell you.
The present book titled "Flora of Karnataka-A Checklist" is mainly focused on providing the younger generation and scientific institutions pertaining to generally uncommon flora such as algae, moss, ferns, lichens, fungi up to the widely know tallest plants, the gymnosperms and angiosperms in the next volume.
With more than 6,750 fully illustrated words and phrases in Portuguese and English, along with a free bilingual audio app, DK's Portuguese-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary is your essential companion to life in any Portuguese-speaking country. You will learn all the words and phrases you need to buy food and clothes, talk about work and education, visit the doctor, go to the bank, use public transportation, and much more. Perfect for tourists, business travelers, and students, the dictionary is incredibly easy to follow, with thematically organized vocabulary so you can find closely related words on a particular topic. Words and phrases are illustrated with full-color photographs and artwork, helping to fix new vocabulary in your mind. A comprehensive, two-way index provides an instant reference point for new Portuguese vocabulary. The supporting audio app enables you to hear all the words and phrases spoken out loud in Portuguese. The app is easy to use and helps you learn, remember, and pronounce important vocabulary. The dictionary gives a pronunciation guide for every Portuguese word, and you can use this alongside the app to perfect your pronunciation.
Tranquil valleys, rugged coastline, rolling farmland: France is the perfect destination for a road trip to remember. With Road Trips France, it's yours to explore. Featuring 24 wonderful drives across the country and packed with detailed driving instructions and practical information, this easy-to-use guide helps you discover France at its best. Inside, you will find: 24 easy-to-follow scenic driving tours, each lasting one to five days A laminated pull-out road map of France, which helps you navigate with ease Ways to see more of each area en route, including great viewpoints, delightful detours, walks through historic towns and villages, outdoor activities, and various tours and trips. Our pick of the best places to stay, eat and shop Rules of the road addresses for satnavs, detailed directions for easy navigation, road conditions and parking tips, and useful travel, visa and health information Looking for more on France's culture, history, and attractions? Try our DK Eyewitness France. DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries.
Are you keen to explore a different side of Amsterdam? Like a Local is the book for you. This isn't your ordinary travel guide. Beyond Amsterdam's monolithic museums are family-run bakeries, waterside parks, and down-to-earth jazz bars that locals love - and that's where this book takes you. Turn the pages to discover: - The small businesses and community strongholds that add character to this vibrant city, recommended by true locals - 6 themed walking tours dedicated to specific experiences such as vintage shopping and sampling Dutch spirits - A beautiful gift book for anyone seeking to explore Amsterdam - Helpful what3word addresses so that you can pinpoint all the listed sights - A thoughtfully updated second edition, including new places to visit Compiled by three proud Amsterdammers and revised and updated for 2024, this stylish travel guide is packed with the city's best experiences and secret spots, handily categorized to suit your mood and needs. Whether you're a restless local on the hunt for a new hangout or a visitor keen to discover a side you won't find in traditional guidebooks, Amsterdam Like A Local will give you all the inspiration you need.
DK Eyewitness Back Roads Germany driving holiday guide will take you via scenic routes to discover charming villages, local restaurants and intimate places to stay. Unearth the real soul of this magical region with all the practical information you could need, from road conditions and length of drive to parking information and opening hours. Twenty-five themed drives, each lasting one to seven days, reveal breathtaking views, hidden gems and authentic local experiences that can only be discovered by road. Each tour is bursting with insider knowledge and loaded with ideas for varied activities from walks to days on the beach and children's attractions, to wine and cycling trips. Meanwhile, the most friendly, best-value hotels and guesthouses and charming restaurants specialising in regional produce have been selected by expert authors. The guide is full-colour throughout. Discover the unexpected on your driving holiday with DK Eyewitness Back Roads Germany. Now available in PDF format.
Canada's cultural capitals, Montreal and Quebec City captivate with their innovative museums, historic sites and year-round festivals. Make the most of your trip to these must-visit cities with DK Eyewitness Top 10. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Montreal and Quebec City have to offer and ensuring that you don’t miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable; the perfect companion while out and about. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Montreal and Quebec City is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime. Inside DK Eyewitness Top 10 Montreal and Quebec City you will find: - Up-to-date information following the COVID-19 outbreak, insider tips and advice for staying safe - Top 10 lists of Montreal and Quebec City’s must-sees, including Mount Royal Park, Notre-Dame Basilica, Île d'Orléans and the Citadelle of Quebec - Montreal and Quebec City’s most interesting areas, with the best places for sightseeing, food and drink, and shopping - Themed lists, including the best performing arts venues, outdoor activities, children’s attractions, things to do for free and much more - Easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week - A laminated pull-out map of Montreal and Quebec City, plus five full-color area maps About DK Eyewitness: At DK Eyewitness, we believe in the power of discovery. We make it easy for you to explore your dream destinations. DK Eyewitness travel guides have been helping travelers to make the most of their breaks since 1993. Filled with expert advice, striking photography and detailed illustrations, our highly visual DK Eyewitness guides will get you closer to your next adventure. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations, from pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides. Named Top Guidebook Series at the 2020 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, we know that wherever you go next, your DK Eyewitness travel guides are the perfect companion.
In the midst of The Great Depression, a man travels east whilst the desperate many travel west in search of the elusive Promised Land. It is 1934 and Jack Gray, family man and farmer from Nebraska, has embarked upon a compelling trek across the states with New York City being his destination.A drifter looking for work on Jack's farm has mistakenly identified Jack as a gangster from the Big Apple that had mysteriously disappeared years earlier, leaving furious enemies baying for blood. The transient flees before being convinced that he was wrong. Jack's father is then forced to reveal the startling family secret, meaning Jack has to depart in an attempt to intercept the stranger intent on leading a pack mobsters back to Jack's home.Leaving his family during the most desperate of times, Jack must rely on his own resilience and strangers along his journey, where the horizon is often as remote as his chances of catching the desperate drifter hungry for redemption salvaged from a life in exile.
Discover the amazing world of prehistoric reptiles in this book all about dinosaurs for kids. Embark on a fun, fact-filled dive into the prehistoric world with Everything You Need to Know About Dinosaurs. Children will love going back in time and learning about these cold-blooded creatures. Packed with vibrant pictures and lots of fascinating facts, kids can enjoy learning about how dinosaurs survived all over the world and how they adapted to their ancient habitats. Discover the anatomy, habitat and behavior of these prehistoric creatures through fascinating facts that children aged 7+ will love reading about. Alongside, in between, and on top of all that, this riveting dinosaur book also provides ideas for things to make, games to play, quizzes, and amazing facts to share with friends! This dinosaur book for children offers: - An introduction to a whole host of dinosaurs including Stegosaurus, Velociraptor, Pterodactylus and the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex. - Close-ups, quizzes, and games with an exciting take on the amazing world of our cold-blooded friends. - A look at these creatures from all angles – information on habitat and breeding habits, as well as oddities such as which dinosaurs would win in a race, why some dinosaurs were “boneheads”, and how scientists uncover the colors of dinosaur feathers. Children aged 7+ can learn all about prehistoric creatures from the very first page of this book, which combines little-known information with engaging text and an exciting design. Each page contains everything kids need to know, and everything they WANT to find out about dinosaurs! Complete the Series This delightful dinosaur book is part of the Everything You Need to Know series of educational books for children and also includes Everything You Need to Know About Snakes and Everything You Need to Know About Frogs!
Backed by the purple peaks of the Atlas Mountains, the pink ramparts, labyrinthine alleys and magnificent mosques of Marrakech hold a dramatic aura that have attracted visitors for centuries. Make the most of your trip to this magical city with DK Eyewitness Top 10. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Marrakech has to offer and ensuring that you don’t miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable; the perfect companion while out and about. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Marrakech is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime. Inside DK Eyewitness Top 10 Marrakech you will find: - Top 10 lists of Marrakech’s must-sees, including Jemaa el Fna, Koutoubia Mosque, the Majorelle Gardens and Badii Palace. - Marrakech’s most interesting areas, with the best places for sightseeing, food and drink, and shopping - Themed lists, including the best restaurants, day trips, nightlife and much more - Easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend or a week - A laminated pull-out map of Marrakech, plus five full-color area maps Planning on touring the country? Don’t forget to check out DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Morocco. About DK Eyewitness: At DK Eyewitness, we believe in the power of discovery. We make it easy for you to explore your dream destinations. DK Eyewitness travel guides have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 1993. DK Eyewitness travel guides have been helping travelers to make the most of their breaks since 1993. Filled with expert advice, striking photography and detailed illustrations, our highly visual DK Eyewitness guides will get you closer to your next adventure. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations, from pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides. Named Top Guidebook Series at the 2020 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, we know that wherever you go next, your DK Eyewitness travel guides are the perfect companion.
Now available in PDF format. DK Eyewitness Back Roads Spain driving vacation guide will take you via scenic routes to discover charming villages, local restaurants, and intimate places to stay. Twenty-five themed drives, each lasting one to seven days, reveal breathtaking views, hidden gems, and authentic local experiences that can only be discovered by road. Each tour is bursting with insider knowledge and loaded with ideas for varied activities from walks to days on the beach and children's attractions, to wine tours and cycling trips. Meanwhile, the most friendly, best-value hotels and guesthouses and charming restaurants specializing in regional produce have been selected by expert authors. Full-color throughout, with all the practical information you could need, from road conditions and length of drive to parking information, opening hours, and zip code information for use with a GPS device. Discover the unexpected on your driving holiday with DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Back Roads Spain.
True to its name, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Montreal & Quebec City covers all the region's major sights and attractions in easy-to-use "top 10" lists that help you plan the vacation that's right for you. This newly updated pocket travel guide for Montreal and Quebec City will lead you straight to the best attractions these cities have to offer, from walking around Old Montreal to visiting Notre-Dame Basilica to the Montreal Botanical Gardens. Find the best hotels, food, and attractions for every budget. Expert travel writers have fully revised this edition of DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Montreal & Quebec City. + Brand-new itineraries help you plan your trip to these areas of Montreal and Quebec City. + Maps of walking routes show you the best ways to maximize your time. + New Top 10 lists feature off-the-beaten-track ideas, along with standbys like the top attractions, shopping, dining options, and more. + New typography and fresh layout throughout. You'll still find DK's famous full-color photography and museum floor plans, along with just the right amount of coverage of history and culture. The perfect pocket-size travel companion: DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Montreal & Quebec City. Recommended: For an in-depth guidebook to Montreal and Quebec, check out DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Canada, which offers a complete overview of these cities and more of Canada; thousands of photographs, illustrations, and maps; and more.
An unbeatable guide to the diverse landscape, history, and activities in Chile and Easter Island, from touring Chilean vineyards and stargazing in the Atacama Desert, to exploring the glaciers of the Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia and admiring Rapa Nui's moai statues. This guide is packed with photos and maps, insider tips, useful advice, and information. You'll find listings for a variety of authentic restaurants and a guide to where to stay in Santiago and the rest of the country, including the best boutique hotels that Chile has to offer. Unique illustrations, stunning photography, and detailed maps make this guide the essential companion to your trip to the country. With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Chile & Easter Island truly shows you this city as no one else can.
Russian-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary of DK's bestselling series makes language learning accessible by using photographs to put the everyday vocabulary of the modern world into context. A thematic organization of more than 10,000 fully illustrated terms labeled in both Russian and English and comprehensive two-way indexes put the perfect translation at your fingertips. Additional feature panels include abstract nouns and verbs, as well as useful phrases that you can use in conversation once you are feeling more confident. Russian-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary is a colorful and stimulating learning resource ideal for all levels, whether you are a student, teacher, tourist, or business traveler. Now fully updated with new text, images, and a bold new look.
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