Thank You, Madagascar

Thank You, Madagascar
Author: Alison Jolly
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 458
Release: 2015-03-12
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1783603194

'An enchanting book...poignant and passionate.' Geographical 'A captivating and absorbing account.' Sir David Attenborough Madagascar is one of the world's natural jewels, with over ninety per cent of its wildlife found nowhere else on Earth. Few people knew it better than the pioneering primatologist and conservationist, Alison Jolly. Thank You, Madagascar is her eyewitness account of the extraordinary biodiversity of the island, and the environment of its people. At the book's heart is a conflict between three different views of nature. Is the extraordinary forest treasure-house of Madagascar a heritage for the entire world? Is it a legacy of the forest dwellers' ancestors, bequeathed to serve the needs of their living descendants? Or is it an economic resource to be pillaged for short-term gain and to be preserved only to deliver benefits for those with political power? Exploring and questioning these different views, this is a beautifully written diary and a tribute to Madagascar.

Thank You, Madagascar

Thank You, Madagascar
Author: Alison Jolly
Publisher: Zed Books Ltd.
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2015-03-12
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1783603208

'An enchanting book...poignant and passionate.' Geographical 'A captivating and absorbing account.' Sir David Attenborough Madagascar is one of the world’s natural jewels, with over ninety per cent of its wildlife found nowhere else on Earth. Few people knew it better than the pioneering primatologist and conservationist, Alison Jolly. Thank You, Madagascar is her eyewitness account of the extraordinary biodiversity of the island, and the environment of its people. At the book’s heart is a conflict between three different views of nature. Is the extraordinary forest treasure-house of Madagascar a heritage for the entire world? Is it a legacy of the forest dwellers’ ancestors, bequeathed to serve the needs of their living descendants? Or is it an economic resource to be pillaged for short-term gain and to be preserved only to deliver benefits for those with political power? Exploring and questioning these different views, this is a beautifully written diary and a tribute to Madagascar.

Thank You, Baobab Tree!

Thank You, Baobab Tree!
Author: Mi-Hwa Joo
Publisher: Global Kids Storybooks
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781925247558

The nav̐e wooden puppet comes to life through illustrations that use a detailed woodblock and etching technique.

Madagascar

Madagascar
Author: Hilary Bradt
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides
Total Pages: 508
Release: 2007
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9781841621975

A thorough travel guide, brimming with character, for bother independent visitors and those on organised tours to Madagascar.

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa: Lost in Africa

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa: Lost in Africa
Author: Judy Katschke
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 71
Release: 2008-09-23
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 006144779X

Track down Alex, Marty, Gloria, Melman and those crazy penguins as they set out from Madagascar to home, but end up in the African plains where they have the time of their lives!

Madagascar

Madagascar
Author: International Monetary Fund
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2003-10-17
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1451825315

This report summarizes the improved Intermediate Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) of Madagascar, and the new policy orientation of the government. This strategy is based on an objective analysis and precise criteria. It presents the general framework of intervention of the PRSP and an analysis of poverty. It defines the strategies of the fight against poverty, and provides overall objectives and actions to be implemented. It reviews the cost and the financing of the programs and also describes the monitoring and evaluation methods of the poverty reduction strategy.

Twelve months in Madagascar

Twelve months in Madagascar
Author: Joseph Mullens
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 246
Release: 2023-07-10
Genre: Travel
ISBN:

"Twelve months in Madagascar" by Joseph Mullens. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

Madagascar (Travel Companion)

Madagascar (Travel Companion)
Author: Sara LeHoullier
Publisher: Other Places Publishing
Total Pages: 150
Release: 2010-08-15
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0982261950

Why should you visit Madagascar? Sara LeHoullier is itching to tell you. Armed with a love of rice with ambiguous meat chunks, a stomach of steel, a firm grasp on multiple dialects of the Malagasy language, and lots of mosquito repellent, Sara explores both on and off the beaten path revealing a truly unique side on the world's 4th largest island. Sara not only makes friends with the lemurs and chameleons, but treks through the national parks, tries to decide which beach is the prettiest (not an easy task), and most importantly, talks to as many people as possible, collecting proverbs, stories, and always friends. In this fantastic hybrid between a travel guide and a travelogue, follow Sara as she transverses the country where she lived for nearly three years and discover hidden places, intriguing characters, and insight into traveling through Madagascar.

Chasing Lemurs

Chasing Lemurs
Author: Keriann McGoogan
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 239
Release: 2020-03-27
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1633886212

This inspiring memoir of one woman's experience in the field is an exotic adventure story, a surprise journey of self-discovery, and a deeply personal appreciation of a place that's unlike any other. At age twenty-five, graduate student Keriann McGoogan traveled into the wilds of Madagascar to study lemurs in their natural habitat and to set up a permanent field site in the remote northwest--a site to which she could later return to do research for her PhD in biological anthropology. Despite careful planning, the trip spiraled out of control. Food poisoning, harrowing backcountry roads, grueling hikes, challenging local politics, malaria, and an emergency evacuation would turn a simple reconnaissance into an epic adventure. In an engaging narrative, the author vividly describes the challenges of life in an isolated forest region while also bringing to life the wonders of Madagascar's incredible biodiversity, especially its many varieties of lemurs. Sadly, these rare animals are the most endangered group of primates in the world. At first accompanied by her thesis advisor, McGoogan is soon left alone when her mentor must return home. She carries on as the lone woman amid a small band of local male assistants, diligently conducting research on the lemur population around the camp. But when her right-hand man becomes delirious with malaria, she is forced to lead her team on a desperate three-day trek to safety. This fascinating memoir is equal parts a journey of self-discovery, an adventure story, and a heartfelt appreciation of a wonderful island country teaming with unique species and peopled by the warm and welcoming Malagasies with their intriguing indigenous culture.

Madagascar Essential Guide

Madagascar Essential Guide
Author: Steve Cole
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Total Pages: 54
Release: 2005
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780756611750

Colorful introduction to the movie Madagascar and the country of the same name.