Author : Ronald M. Bernier
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 95 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 8121903912
Himalayan Towers
Ronald M. Bernier
Himalayan Towers
Himalayan Towers Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle version is available to download in english. Read online anytime anywhere directly from your device. Click on the download button below to get a free pdf file of Himalayan Towers book. This book definitely worth reading, it is an incredibly well-written.
Big Phyl's Ashes
Martin Avery,Phyllis Avery
Author : Martin Avery,Phyllis Avery
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2008-11-24
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780557018888
Big Phyl's Ashes by Martin Avery,Phyllis Avery Pdf
Big Phyl's Ashes is a memoir channeled from mother to son a quarter century after death. It is rooted in the Highland Clearances and The Great Hunger, or Potato Famine, in Scotland and Ireland, and covers World War I, the Great Depression, World War II, and the Cold War. It is Herstory set in Sudbury, Muskoka, and Toronto.
Himalayan Architecture
Ronald M. Bernier
Author : Ronald M. Bernier
Publisher : Fairleigh Dickinson Univ Press
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0838636020
Himalayan Architecture by Ronald M. Bernier Pdf
This broad treatment of architecture throughout the region of the Himalaya mountains is the first book of its kind. The author has based this study on many years of research in Nepal, Sikkim, Bhutan, Assam, and the Darjeeling area of northeast India, northern Pakistan, and Himachal Pradesh in India's northwest. These areas make up an artistic and, to some degree, a cultural unit. It is unique and definable for its design qualities as well as its use of materials. Dramatic and lofty structures rise as towering palaces and as temples dedicated to Hindu and Buddhist ideals. The impact of neighboring Tibet and India is often evident in the art, but other influences are found as well. The area has not been isolated, as some studies suggest, but was in fact always linked to the rest of Asia and to the West by means of the Silk Road, at least since the second century B.C. This study progresses from east to west, beginning in the foothills of India's Assam. It is richly illustrated with photographs, most of which are the author's or his wife's, and many of the photographs are published here for the first time. The archives of the Archaeological Survey of India and the Department of Archaeology of His Majesty's Government of Nepal are also used here.
Himalayan Journeys Along the Ancient Silk Roads
Pamala Wayland
Author : Pamala Wayland
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2023-12-13
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9798823017466
Himalayan Journeys Along the Ancient Silk Roads by Pamala Wayland Pdf
In choosing this manuscript, you are entering into the realm of adventure, travel, synchronicity, and enlightenment. It is a rich read with stories of high altitude adventures and deep cultural immersion. It is the story of my journeys that unfolded in the Himalayas and the Asian landscapes of the Silk Roads over decades of travel which sculpted a complex worldview. It offers a looking glass into a serpentine and deeply philosophical world filled with the textures, tastes, and splendor of the Asian continent. It is an opportunity to visit this part of our human heritage, to hold a gem in your hand. The text is lined with maps and gorgeous photos that place the far flung cultures of Asia in context where they live, where they have evolved with the philosophies and the exchange of ideas along the trade routes that have reshaped my own worldview. It is an account of what it is possible to learn when you travel with purpose, describing encounters with shamans, hermits, and wise people. The book refers to how synchronicities flow with ease when deeply engaged in the world and as I set foot on the Buddhist path to compassion, understanding, and awakening. As I criss-crossed the Silk Roads, I photographed the cultures that I was moving through and gathered an understanding of life as it is lived in indigenous sustainable cultures. The beauty, the pageantry and the symbolism I have explained in detail intending to impart an understanding of the ancient cultures that so richly offer us a path back to ourselves, back to our true nature. It is a beautiful read and has been described as, “Stunning and gorgeous writing.”
Himalayan Bridge
Niraj Kumar,George van Driem,Phunchok Stobdan
Author : Niraj Kumar,George van Driem,Phunchok Stobdan
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2020-11-18
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000215496
Himalayan Bridge by Niraj Kumar,George van Driem,Phunchok Stobdan Pdf
The centrality of the Himalayas as a connecting point or perhaps a sacred core for the Asian continent and its civilisations has captivated every explorer and scholar. The Himalaya is the meeting point of two geotectonic plates, three biogeographical realms, two ancient civilisations, two different language streams and six religions. This book is about the determinant factors which are at work in the Himalayas in the context of what it constitutes in terms of its spatiality, legends and myths, religious beliefs, rituals and traditions. The book suggests that there is no single way for understanding the Himalayas. There are layers of structures, imposition and superimposition of human history, religious traits and beliefs that continue to shape the Asian dynamics. An understanding of the ultimate union of the Himalayas, its confluences and its bridging role is essential for Asian balance. This book is a collaborative effort of an internationally acclaimed linguist, a diplomat-cum-geopolitician and a young Asianist. It provides countless themes that will be intellectually stimulating to scholars and students with varied interests. Please note: This title is co-published with KW Publishers, New Delhi. Taylor & Francis does not sell or distribute the Hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
Temple Architecture of the Western Himalaya
Omacanda Hāṇḍā
Author : Omacanda Hāṇḍā
Publisher : Indus Publishing
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 8173871159
Temple Architecture of the Western Himalaya by Omacanda Hāṇḍā Pdf
The Present Study, Divided Into Two Parts, Deals With The Socio-Geographical Mosaic, The Racio-Cultural Background And Discusses The Factors Responsible For The Development Of The Wooden Temple Architecture In The Western Himalayas.
Wooden Temples of Himachal Pradesh
Mian Goverdhan Singh
Author : Mian Goverdhan Singh
Publisher : Indus Publishing
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Architecture, Hindu
ISBN : 8173870942
Wooden Temples of Himachal Pradesh by Mian Goverdhan Singh Pdf
The Temple Architecture In The Himalayas Has Been Wholly Of Wood As Extensive Forests Of Deodar Have Been In Existence Here Since Times Immemorial. The Wooden Shrines, Richly Carved, Are Very Large, Look Picturesque, And Evocative Than The Secular Buildings.
Tourism in Himachal Pradesh
Manoj Jreat
Author : Manoj Jreat
Publisher : Indus Publishing
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 8173871574
Tourism in Himachal Pradesh by Manoj Jreat Pdf
Fallen Giants
Maurice Isserman,Stewart Angas Weaver,Dee Molenaar
Author : Maurice Isserman,Stewart Angas Weaver,Dee Molenaar
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 592 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780300164206
Fallen Giants by Maurice Isserman,Stewart Angas Weaver,Dee Molenaar Pdf
In the first comprehensive history of Himalayan mountaineering in 50 years, the authors offer detailed, original accounts of the most significant climbs since the 1890s, and they compellingly evoke the social and cultural worlds that gave rise to those expeditions.
New York City
Best Books on
Author : Best Books on
Publisher : Best Books on
Page : 820 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1939
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781623760557
New York City by Best Books on Pdf
Assessment of Climate Change over the Indian Region
R. Krishnan,J. Sanjay,Chellappan Gnanaseelan,Milind Mujumdar,Ashwini Kulkarni,Supriyo Chakraborty
Author : R. Krishnan,J. Sanjay,Chellappan Gnanaseelan,Milind Mujumdar,Ashwini Kulkarni,Supriyo Chakraborty
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2020-06-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811543272
Assessment of Climate Change over the Indian Region by R. Krishnan,J. Sanjay,Chellappan Gnanaseelan,Milind Mujumdar,Ashwini Kulkarni,Supriyo Chakraborty Pdf
This open access book discusses the impact of human-induced global climate change on the regional climate and monsoons of the Indian subcontinent, adjoining Indian Ocean and the Himalayas. It documents the regional climate change projections based on the climate models used in the IPCC Fifth Assessment Report (AR5) and climate change modeling studies using the IITM Earth System Model (ESM) and CORDEX South Asia datasets. The IPCC assessment reports, published every 6–7 years, constitute important reference materials for major policy decisions on climate change, adaptation, and mitigation. While the IPCC assessment reports largely provide a global perspective on climate change, the focus on regional climate change aspects is considerably limited. The effects of climate change over the Indian subcontinent involve complex physical processes on different space and time scales, especially given that the mean climate of this region is generally shaped by the Indian monsoon and the unique high-elevation geographical features such as the Himalayas, the Western Ghats, the Tibetan Plateau and the adjoining Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea, and Bay of Bengal. This book also presents policy relevant information based on robust scientific analysis and assessments of the observed and projected future climate change over the Indian region.
Postcards from the Ledge
Greg Child
Author : Greg Child
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2012-10-02
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781594853555
Postcards from the Ledge by Greg Child Pdf
* Reflections and humorous pieces, plus insights into some of mountaineering's more controversial events * Revealing portraits of other Himalayan climbers Peeling back the layers to reveal the gritty truth about the elite climbing world is Greg Child's specialty. With clever wit, sharp observations, and insightful reflections, Child's writing covers the full spectrum of the mountaineering experience. Entertaining even to those who have never been above sea level, Child's stories reveal climbing's other face. His description of the daily habits of mountaineers on expedition (who don't bathe for months) is both disgusting and horrifyingly funny. A post-climb fiasco in the offices of petty Pakistani bureaucrats proves that not all epics take place on high mountain faces. Falling of a rock climb in front of his mother is an exercise in humility. Child takes up climbing controversy with the same keen insight. His investigation of Tomo Cesen's claimed first ascent of Lhotse's south wall is considered the definitive report on this controversial event. A hard look at the media frenzy around the death of Alison Hargreaves on K2 evolves into a brilliant, impassioned defense of a friend. He also speaks out on the money- and media-driven expeditions that now crowd Everest. But Child never preaches. Whether contrasting his clumsy performance with Lynn Hill's elegant moves on a climb in the remote mountains of Kyrgyzstan or reflecting upon artifacts (from crucifixes to pink flamingos) that decorate the world's highest peaks, he writes it as he sees it, with a dose of wit. A true insider, Greg Child draws us deep into the world of climbing but never denies its dark side.
Fortress Monasteries of the Himalayas
Peter Harrison
Author : Peter Harrison
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2012-08-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781849083973
Fortress Monasteries of the Himalayas by Peter Harrison Pdf
The spread of Buddism and Tibetan secular power throughout the Himalayas led to a distinctive style of fortifications not found anywhere else. This book looks at Himalayan fortifications, from their creation in the Middle Ages to their destruction and capture by the Chinese in the 20th century.
Climate Change Adaptation, Risk Management and Sustainable Practices in the Himalaya
Sanjeev Sharma,Jagdish Chandra Kuniyal,Pritam Chand,Pardeep Singh
Author : Sanjeev Sharma,Jagdish Chandra Kuniyal,Pritam Chand,Pardeep Singh
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 421 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2023-03-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783031246593
Climate Change Adaptation, Risk Management and Sustainable Practices in the Himalaya by Sanjeev Sharma,Jagdish Chandra Kuniyal,Pritam Chand,Pardeep Singh Pdf
This volume analyzes ecological and socio-economic risks due to climate change in the Himalayan mountain ecosystems, communities, and proposes adaptation strategies and sustainability practices. In order to better understand the potential actions required to improve natural resource conservation and the development of mountain people's livelihoods. The authors discuss the current status of local knowledge system on various environmental aspects of conservation and sustainable use of mountain resources in the Himalaya. The book addresses the institutional capacities, gaps, and priority areas of capacity building to strengthen policies and governance in regard to climate change, landuse management, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable management in the Himalayan region. The aim of this book is to enhance coordination building among policymakers, planners, mountain communities to foster collaboration between different stakeholders by understanding local perceptions of climate change as well as variability issues, and establishing adaptation strategies to cope with these impacts. The chapters incorporate theoretical and applied aspects, and may serve as baseline information for the sustainability of mountain ecosystems through the contribution of multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary expertise from the Himalayan region. The book will be useful for students, teachers, and researchers working in different areas pertaining to mountain ecosystems, as well as policymakers and planners working on issues related to the sustainability of the mountain ecosystem.
Environmental Sustainability from the Himalayas to the Oceans
Shikui Dong,Jayanta Bandyopadhyay,Sanjay Chaturvedi
Author : Shikui Dong,Jayanta Bandyopadhyay,Sanjay Chaturvedi
Publisher : Springer
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2017-01-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319440378
Environmental Sustainability from the Himalayas to the Oceans by Shikui Dong,Jayanta Bandyopadhyay,Sanjay Chaturvedi Pdf
The book is written in the backdrop of the environmental impacts of and future requirements from the natural environment for rapid economic growth that has characterized recent economic history of China and India, especially over the past few decades. The environmental impacts of such rapid economic changes have been, more frequently than otherwise, degrading in character. Environmental impacts of economic activities create degraded natural ecosystems by over utilization of nature’s provisioning ecosystem services (from Himalaya to the Ocean), as well, by the use of the natural environment as sink for dumping of unmarketable products or unused inputs of economic activities. Such processes affect wide range of ecosystem processes on which the natural environment including human population depend on. Critical perspectives cast by various chapters in this book draw attention to the various ways in which space and power interact to produce diverse geographies of sustainability in a globalizing world. They also address the questions such as who decides what kind of a spatial arrangement of political power is needed for sustaining the environment. Who stands to gain (or lose) what, when, where, and why from certain geographical areas being demarcated as ecologically unique, fragile and vulnerable environments? Whose needs and values are being catered to by a given ecosystem service? What is the scope for critical inquiry into the ways in which the environment is imagined, represented and resisted in both geopolitical struggles and everyday life? The book provides insights to both academics from diverse disciplines and policy makers, civil society actors interested in mutual exchange of knowledge between China and India.