The Natural History of The Bahamas

The Natural History of The Bahamas
Author: Dave Currie
Publisher: Comstock Publishing Associates
Total Pages: 465
Release: 2019-10-15
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 150173802X

The Natural History of the Bahamas fills a void in the literature on the avian and terrestrial species found there and is an overall excellent guide.— Sandra D. Buckner, Past President of the Bahamas National Trust Take this book with you on your next trip to the Bahamas or the Turks and Caicos Islands or keep it close to hand in your travel library. The Natural History of the Bahamas offers the most comprehensive coverage of the terrestrial and coastal flora and fauna on the islands of the Bahamas archipelago, as well as of the region's natural history and ecology. Readers will gain an appreciation for the importance of conserving the diverse lifeforms on these special Caribbean islands. A detailed introduction to the history, geology, and climate of the islands. Beautifully illustrated, with more than seven hundred color photographs showcasing the diverse plants, fungi, and animals found on the Bahamian Archipelago.

Turks and Caicos

Turks and Caicos
Author: Annalisa Rellie
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2008
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9781841622682

Comprised of 200 miles of fine white sand beaches bordering turquoise seas, the 40 islands of the Turks and Caicos (TCI) - historically seen as an appendage of the Bahamas - form a unique Caribbean archipelago.With a pleasant climate all year round, TCI is one of the world's top destinations for diving and snorkelling. With coral reef reaching depths of more than 7,000ft, TCI is world-renowned for its wall diving. Turks and Caicos Islands also reveals the islands' lesser-known terrestrial attractions. Soak up Bermudian architecture in the historical old capital, Cockburn Town; visit one of the best museums in the Caribbean, inspired by the oldest shipwreck in the Americas at Molasses Reef; or simply unwind on one of the country's idyllic beaches.

Forbidden Fruits

Forbidden Fruits
Author: Renato Tomei
Publisher: Morlacchi Editore
Total Pages: 129
Release: 2008
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 886074248X

Descriptions, Translations and the Caribbean

Descriptions, Translations and the Caribbean
Author: Rosanna Masiola
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 149
Release: 2016-10-12
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 3319409379

This book offers a new perspective on the role played by colonial descriptions and translation of Caribbean plants in representations of Caribbean culture. Through thorough examination of Caribbean phytonyms in lexicography, colonization, history, songs and translation studies, the authors argue that the Westernisation of vernacular phytonyms, while systematizing the nomenclature, blurred and erased the cultural tradition of Caribbean plants and medicinal herbs. Means of transmission and preservation of this oral culture was in the plantation songs and herb vendor songs. Musical creativity is a powerful form of resistance, as in the case of Reggae music and the rise of Rastafarians, and Bob Marley’s ‘untranslatable’ lyrics. This book will be of interest to scholars of Caribbean studies and to linguists interested in pushing the current Eurocentric boundaries of translation studies.

Bahamas 2008 Plus Turks & Caicos

Bahamas 2008 Plus Turks & Caicos
Author: Fodor's Travel Publications, Inc
Publisher: Fodors Travel Publications
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2007-10
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1400018005

Describes special events, activities, and attractions on each island, and offers tips on traveling essentials such as hotels and restaurants.

Plant Talk

Plant Talk
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1080
Release: 2000
Genre: Plant conservation
ISBN:

The Farmer

The Farmer
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 502
Release: 1921
Genre: Agriculture
ISBN:

Includes Report of the Jamaica Agricultural Society, 1963-

The Bahamas

The Bahamas
Author: Gaylord Dold
Publisher: Rough Guides
Total Pages: 446
Release: 2003
Genre: Bahamas
ISBN: 9781858288284

The Rough Guides series contain full color photos, three maps in one, and arewaterproof and tearproof. They contain thousands of keyed listings and brightnew graphics.