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Soft cover. Etat : New. Part memoir, part fiction, Once, the English translation of N. Mohanan's Malayalam classic Orikkal, is a timeless tale of love, longing and self-discovery that has captivated generations of readers with its poetic beauty and emotional depth. When Mohanan unexpectedly reunites with a long-lost love in the sterile halls of a hospital, memories of passion, heartbreak and an extraordinary connection come flooding back. With a delicate blend of storytelling and poetry, he writes about this encounter in a narrative that will resonate deeply with anyone who has ever loved and lost. Set against the backdrop of a changing India, Once takes readers on an intimate journey of nostalgia, navigating the nuances of human relationships, the burden of societal expectations and the indelible marks left by the past. Now available in a masterful translation by A.J. Thomas and featuring a heartfelt note by Sarita Mohanan Bhama, the author's daughter, Once reaches a new audience while preserving the lyrical elegance of the original.…

Soft cover. Etat : New. What the Rains Foretold relates an origin myth of Kerala and its people. N. Mohanan's work is an introspection into the mind of the protagonist, Vararuchi, and the tragic arc of his life. Young Vararuchi was an accomplished scholar, who sought to challenge destiny and overturn its writ. He was offered the coveted seat of the Royal Pundit at the King's court, but demurs and declares he wishes to pursue the truth. On hearing a prophecy that he is destined to marry the child of a Pariah couple, Vararuchi seeks to subvert fate. Later he marries Panchami, the beautiful and accomplished young daughter of a Brahmin, but learns she is the same child. They have twelve children, who are forsaken at his bidding as he pursues his quest for knowledge. The children grow into fine young people from different walks of lifereligion, warfare, the arts and craftsto become the progenitors of Kerala, a land that thrives with prosperity and contentment. The conclusion that blends repentance and forgiveness provides a cathartic resolution. This elegant translation makes an age-old tale accessible to a wider audience, as well as reveals the soul-stirring questions beneath the timeless story.…

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N.A. Etat : New. ISBN:9789391125844,172pp.

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Etat : New. pp. vi + 889, Map, Index First Edition.

Etat : New. pp. vi + 889 Figures, Illus. (Partly Col.), Map.

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Etat : New. pp. xxvii + 501 1st Edition.

Hardbound. Etat : As New. Contents: Foreword. Preface. 1. Introduction: I. Area of study. II. Climate. III. Geology and soil. IV. Rivers. V. Vegetation. 2. Review of earlier work. 3. Present work. 4. Floristic analysis. 5. Threat to flora. 6. Systematic treatment. References. Index. From the preface: " Conservation of biodiversity is essential for survival of life on earth. Various steps have been taken world over to achieve this goal. Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) is the most important and globally binding effort made towards this. But it is a pitty that even now, our knowledge on biodiversity of this planet is very meagre. Tropical forests which harbour over two-third of world's biodiversity still remain under explored.It is also quite alarming that maximum destruction is happening in such forests. Hence every efforts towards exploration and documentation of biological wealth is highly appreciable because there are very many chances for species to get extinct before they are made known to the world."In recent years Agasthyamala and its environs has attracted attention of various botanists due to high endemism, presence of relic flora and richness in medicinal plant wealth. Considering this uniqueness, Henry et al. (1984) have recommended the area as potential to be conserved as Biosphere Reserve. IUCN (1987) also have identified Agasthyamala and its environs as one among the three important mega centres of diversity within India which needs immediate conservation. (Recently in 2001, the Government of India has declared Agasthyamala as a Biosphere Reserve)". " 889 pp.…

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Hardcover. Etat : New. Kerala is a narrow strip of lush green land with a geographical area of 39,863 sq km stretching along the western coast of the Peninsular India. Part of the Western Ghats, the state mainly harbours wet, semi evergreen, moist and dry deciduous forests, sholas and grasslands. The world knew about the plants of Kerala through van Rheede`s Hortus Malabaricus (1678-1693). Since then hundreds of publications have come out but there is no work which comprehensively deals with the entire flowering plants of the state. This handbook fills the gap. It provides correct name, important synonyms, habit, reference to good descriptions and illustrations, distribution in the world, the Western Ghats and Kerala, indigenous, endemic and exotic nature, conservation status, phenology, uses, Malayalam names and other important details. The work treats 4681 species, 58 subspecies and 287 varieties as occurring in Kerala. An authentic guide for all who deal with the flowering plants of Kerala, the Western Ghats, India and the tropics, this volume is structured in a precise and user friendly manner to access any single or collective information of a species with the least effort. This makes the handbook unique and anybody`s first point of reference. …