Water, Land, Cities, Sabah, Malaysian Borneo’, contains full size photos and snapshots, with short written introductions, of particular Sabah environments, and the extent to which they are undergoing change as the State develops and the need for the resources of land and sea increases. In the process, the books displays the remarkable patterns, striking [...]
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Sabah (Land Below the Wirid), and Sarawak (Land of the Hornbill), are the two states which make up East Malaysia. Situated on the northwest coast of the island of Borneo, they are separated by 400 miles of sea from the West Malaysian peninsula. To those who reach their shores, Sabah and Sarawak reveal some [...] Indonesian art has an unbroken tradition reaching back 5,000 years. Beginning with prehistoric art, this volume goes on to trace the emergence of traditional folk art, and the gradual progression into contemporary representation. We find examples of cave and rock art , ancient bronzes and megalithic sculptures, and examine how many of these early [...] This handy field guide introduces over 50 vegetables commonly found in the region. Each exotic item is described in detail and its country of origin and areas of growth discussed. Culinary options are given, with tips on how to produce the best flavours, and the book ends with five mouth-watering recipes utilising some of [...] Why is the Brazilian rainforest vanishing so fast? And why is it essential not only to the people and animals within it, but to the whole world? This story, seen through the eyes of a child called Remaema, describes how the Yanomami tribe are still battling against potential developers. Can a solution be found [...] Asia now stands at the forefront of the onternational spa movement with the creation of the world’s finest lixury spas most of which base their treatments on traditional Asian recipes and formulas. Drawing on the expertise of top therapists, doctors and wellness experts from around the region, Ultimate Spa offers a comprehensive look at [...] The Turtles of Borneo and Peninsular Malaysia provides an account of the turtles, tortoises and terrapins of a tropical region known for its rich biodiversity. In all, 25 species are described and illustrated with one or more colour photographs of each species, including two exotics that are now established. All marine, terrestrial and freshwater [...] Lying at the heart of Southeast Asia, Malaysia is a verdant, tropical land blessed with natural and ethnic diversity and a mosaic of cross-cultural influences. It has always been open to ideas and influences from both East and West and these are reflected in its architectural heritage, its cultural traditions, and the lifestyles of [...] |
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