The Rise and Fall of the Emerald Tigers

The Rise and Fall of the Emerald Tigers
Author: Raghu Chundawat
Publisher:
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2018-08-10
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9789386582683

'This book is a must-read for everything you ever wanted to know about wild tigers in India.'--Valmik Thapar In this seminal book about the Indian tiger, Raghu Chundawat, a renowned conservation biologist, shares his findings from the only long-term ecological research project on tigers undertaken in India till date. Chundawat closely studied the Panna tigers and their prey, from 1996 to 2006--meticulously recording their space use, movements, feeding and reproductive behaviours--in the dry tropical forests of Madhya Pradesh. With support from the national park management, he oversaw a spectacular revival of Panna's tiger population. However, by 2002-03, the fortunes of Panna's tigers, and Chundawat's research, nosedived when the park management changed. Monitoring privileges and access to the park were curtailed, and subsequently, poaching and poisoning of tigers spiked. When Chundawat blew the whistle on the alarming decline, he faced immense backlash from the state wildlife authorities. Despite the systemic opposition, Chundawat continued the fight to save Panna's tigers, collecting data and petitioning the government to intervene. In this immensely informative work, Chundawat presents not just his research, but also an insider's account of the politics and administrative apathy plaguing Indian wildlife conservation. He discusses the larger threats to Indian wildlife--and the possible solutions. Filled with stunning photographs, The Rise and Fall of the Emerald Tigers is a must-read for all wildlife enthusiasts and researchers across the world.

IN SEARCH OF…

IN SEARCH OF…
Author: Syead Wahabuddin Nasir
Publisher: Notion Press
Total Pages: 378
Release: 2023-11-28
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

Embark on a thrilling adventure through the mesmerising jungles of the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (BTR) in Madhya Pradesh in search of the majestic striped felines in their natural domain! With every turn of the page, you will uncover a treasure trove of fascinating information about the wildlife in the protected areas of Indian Tiger Reserves. From reading the intricate pugmarks of the big cats and journeying on the backs of pachyderms to following the electrifying alarm calls of the jungle's denizens, this book will immerse you into the wondrous ambience of the untamed. But the adventure doesn't stop there! Prepare to be enthralled as you enter the vibrant world of avian wonders flourishing within the verdant sanctuary of a renowned college nestled amidst the urban sprawl. Despite the concrete jungle that surrounds it, the campus teems with an astounding array of delightful birds, each spellbinding in its own unique way. Through the captivating narratives, this book invites you to marvel at the lives of our fellow species, showcasing their resilience, grace, and crucial ecological roles for maintaining the delicate balance of life on our beautiful Blue Planet. Join this extraordinary journey of discovery and appreciation for the wonders of nature, where encounters with the striped beauties and avian marvels will leave an indelible mark on your heart so that you can forever cherish the magic of the wild and the spectacular symphony of life in its purest form!

The Rise and Fall of Tiger Woods

The Rise and Fall of Tiger Woods
Author: Runnveer Singh
Publisher: CreateSpace
Total Pages: 54
Release: 2014-06-08
Genre:
ISBN: 9781499506716

This book shall serve you as a handbook and will guide you to a better meaningful life. If you use the wisdom out of this book you will become a better person at home, at work, in your country and in this world. Remember that we choose what we want to become. Nobody forces anything upon us, especially when you are living in a country like America. Other countries are great as its people are. What you and where you are in life today is because of your thoughts and your association. Association can be of many forms ranging from people, media, books you read and spiritually. On a daily basis most people associate with people and media. People association starts at home, work, grocery store, gas station, hospital and so forth. Media is TV, newspaper, billboards and any written material exposed for attention.

The Tigers' Tale

The Tigers' Tale
Author: Catherine Barr
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2023-04-13
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1526659352

From the author of the beautiful Fourteen Wolves comes another incredible true story of rewilding. Perfect for children aged 7+ Magnificent, powerful and mysterious, the tiger is one of the world's most iconic animals. It is also one of most endangered. For hundreds of years, these exceptional beasts have been hunted, pushing them to the brink of extinction. How can we save them? This compelling tale tells the turbulent true story of the tragic disappearance of tigers from Panna Tiger Reserve in India and, finally, their heroic return. We follow a group of tigers, each with their own individual traits, on their adventures. Together, we learn how the tiger experts introduce tigers to the reserve and track them as they explore, hunt, play, swim, mate and make the forest their home. However, all is not as it seems – and there is danger lurking in the shadows of the emerald forest. With evocative storytelling combined with clear non-fiction information by eco-expert Catherine Barr and lush illustrations by Tara Anand, this story illuminates exactly why tiger conservation is so important. 'Catherine Barr's book reminds us all that the threat of tiger trade still lingers and there is no room for complacency.' EIA (Environmental Investigation Agency)

The Rescue Effect

The Rescue Effect
Author: Michael Mehta Webster
Publisher: Timber Press
Total Pages: 330
Release: 2022-10-11
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1643261932

“Details profound examples of life’s resilience and makes a convincing case that the natural world still has a lot worth fighting for.” —Paul Greenberg, New York Times bestselling author of Four Fish and The Climate Diet As climate change continues to intensify, the outlook for life on Earth often seems bleak. Yet hope for the future can be found in the “rescue effect,” which is nature’s innate ability to help organisms persist during hard times. Like a thermostat starting the air conditioning when a room gets too warm, the rescue effect automatically kicks in when organisms are stressed or declining. In The Rescue Effect, Michael Mehta Webster reveals the science behind nature’s inherent resilience, through compelling stories of species that are adapting to the changing world—including tigers in the jungles of India, cichlid fish in the great lakes of Africa, and corals in the Caribbean. In some cases, like the mountain pygmy-possum in the snowy mountains of southeast Australia, we risk losing species without intensive help from people. As observers to—and the cause of—species declines, we must choose whether and how to help, while navigating challenging questions about emerging technologies and the ethics of conservation actions. Ultimately, Webster argues that there are good reasons to expect a bright future, because everywhere we look, we can see evidence that nature can rescue many species from extinction; and when nature alone is not up to the task, we can help. Combining rigorous research with gripping storytelling, The Rescue Effect provides the cautious optimism we need to help save life on Earth.

The Trouble with Tigers

The Trouble with Tigers
Author: Victor Mallet
Publisher:
Total Pages: 360
Release: 1999
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Following years of astounding economic growth, the economies of South-East Asia are experiencing decline. Victor Mallet examines the 1997 economic downturn that in 1998 represents a political nightmare for politicians and captains of industry.

Channeling the Demon

Channeling the Demon
Author: Gary Morton
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 136
Release: 2008-11-19
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 055702417X

Channeling the Demon is a novel of occult action and supernatural horror from beginning to end. A demon king from another reality uses a spirit channeler and the priests of a world wide occult church to prepare the way for a new planet of evil. The book flies from one scene of terror to the next as the forces of good and evil clash, headed for the ultimate climax.

The Oilmen

The Oilmen
Author: Bill Mackie
Publisher:
Total Pages: 263
Release: 2004
Genre: Offshore oil industry
ISBN: 9781841583020

The man in hard hat, tartan shirt and jeans stepped down from the helicopter at Dyce Airport. He flourished what one of the waiting journalists later claimed looked like a salad cream bottle filled with flat Guinness. The man said, "Gentlemen, this is North Sea oil." The dramatic announcement on October 11, 1970 signaled the symbolic launch of an exciting new economic era for Scotland. In what was to become British Petroleum's fabulous Forties Field, 130 miles off Aberdeen, the seeds of a mega billion pound oil and gas industry had been sown. From that first trace of commercially viable hydrocarbons grew an industry which at its peak employed 125,000 people on and offshore in Scotland, created giant global corporations contributing more than £100 billion in fiscal revenues to the public coffers. The complex and powerful enterprise ­which would ultimately eclipse the scale of the same era's first moonshot in cost, daring and brilliant technical innovation ­irrevocably changed the lives of thousands of families, challenged a nation's political will and alleviated the UK's financial problems. The Oilmen reveals in words and dramatic pictures, the extraordinary personal stories of the brave men and women who made it all happen above and below some of the most treacherous waters on earth; the bold pioneers who laid the great pipelines and devised the leading edge technology that enabled the oil and gas and the massive revenues to flow. It tells of an early harsh unforgiving regime where money came before health and safety until a series of headlined disasters forced widespread change; it captures the rough camaraderie and the black humor of the crews of rigs, platforms and support ships; it follows the brave men who dived and frequently died for a living; it analyzes the unceasing offshore labor wars and it recounts the titanic pioneering efforts to tame a dangerous force of nature with the largest floating structures ever built by man.

Tiger in the Sea

Tiger in the Sea
Author: Eric Lindner
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 359
Release: 2021-05-14
Genre: History
ISBN: 1493031570

September 1962: On a moonless night over the raging Atlantic Ocean, a thousand miles from land, the engines of Flying Tiger flight 923 to Germany burst into flames, one by one. Pilot John Murray didn’t have long before the plane crashed headlong into the 20-foot waves at 120 mph. As the four flight attendants donned life vests, collected sharp objects, and explained how to brace for the ferocious impact, 68 passengers clung to their seats: elementary schoolchildren from Hawaii, a teenage newlywed from Germany, a disabled Normandy vet from Cape Cod, an immigrant from Mexico, and 30 recent graduates of the 82nd Airborne’s Jump School. They all expected to die. Murray radioed out “Mayday” as he attempted to fly down through gale-force winds into the rough water, hoping the plane didn’t break apart when it hit the sea. Only a handful of ships could pick up the distress call so far from land. The closest was a Swiss freighter 13 hours away. Dozens of other ships and planes from 9 countries abruptly changed course or scrambled from Canada, Iceland, Ireland, Scotland, and Cornwall, all racing to the rescue—but they would take hours, or days, to arrive. From the cockpit, the blackness of the Atlantic grew ever closer. Could Murray do what no pilot had ever done—“land” a commercial airliner at night in a violent sea without everyone dying? And if he did, would rescuers find any survivors before they drowned or died from hypothermia in the icy water? The fate of Flying Tiger 923 riveted the world. Bulletins interrupted radio and TV programs. Headlines shouted off newspapers from London to LA. Frantic family members overwhelmed telephone switchboards. President Kennedy took a break from the brewing crises in Cuba and Mississippi to ask for hourly updates. Tiger in the Sea is a gripping tale of triumph, tragedy, unparalleled airmanship, and incredibly brave people from all walks of life. The author has pieced together the story—long hidden because of murky Cold War politics—through exhaustive research and reconstructed a true and inspiring tribute to the virtues of outside-the-box-thinking, teamwork, and hope.