Results of regular monitoring of the species diversity and structure of plant communities is used by conservation biologists to help understand impacts of perturbations caused by humans and other environmental factors on ecosystems worldwide. Changes in plant communities can, for example, be a reflection of increased levels of pollution, a response to long-term climate change, or the result of shifts in land-use practices by the human population. This book presents a series of essays on th...

Its a real incident story a girl named "Harini" is going to get married today but she didn't know who is her fiancee till now as it was a arranged marriage and also she not interseted in this marriage.Get ready for more twist in this story of romance and love.I will bet you that you cant sense what will happen next in this story.

'The first in an effervescent new mystery series. . . a treat for historical mystery lovers looking for a new series to savour (or devour)' NEW YORK TIMES**'A gorgeous debut mystery with a charming and fearless sleuth . . . spellbinding' SUJATA MASSEY'Told with real warmth and wit. . . A perfect read for fans of Alexander McCall Smith and Vaseem Khan' - ABIR MUKHERJEE

What is the secret to happiness?That’s a difficult question to answer.But if you listen to mainstream or social media, you might think it’s money or fame. We idolize celebrities and believe they have a perfect life. But are they really happy?We put so much hope into money and power. But once you have all these things this leaves you empty and thinking...why am I not happy even though I have everything I should want? So, what can we do?Buddhi...

How To Easily Reclaim Your Natural Joy & HappinessDo you often feel stressed, overwhelmed, or anxious?Would you like to increase your well-being and happiness?If so, then Buddhism could be the answer.Even if you’ve tried meditation or mindfulness before only to find you just cannot do it. In fact, it’s easier than you think.The Department of Psychology at California University has concluded that Buddhism is a powe...

'Deliciously exotic' Sunday Post'A beautifully painted picture of a woman's life in 1920s India' M W CRAVEN----Death stalks the streets of Bangalore when the Circus comes to town . . .January 1922.The Bangalore Constabulary is on high alert as The Prince of Wales is scheduled to visit the city to redeem his reputation after disastrous visits marked by violent anti-Br...

Take the mystery out of meditation, and change your life for the better.Meditation is a simple practice available to all.Research over the past two decades concludes that mindfulness meditation exerts beneficial effects on physical and mental health as well as cognitive performance. This means you can reduce stress and increase calmness, clarity, and happiness.Billionaire hedge fund manager Ray Dalio was quoted as saying, “Meditation, more than anyt...

For millennia, our cities have prospered and grown in the cradles of civilization-fertile lands blessed with rivers, lakes, seas and oceans. From the origins of life on earth, right down to its downfall, biblical or otherwise, water has been integral to the human story. In this passionate and extensively researched tribute to the elixir that sustains us all, authors Harini Nagendra and Seema Mundoli take us on a panoramic view of the water bodies of India and the urgent need to address the...

In a rapidly urbanizing India, what is the future of nature conservation? How does the march of development impact the conflict between nature and people in India’s cities? Exploring these questions, Nature in the City examines the past, present and future of nature in Bengaluru, one of India’s largest and fastest growing cities. Once known as the Garden City of India, Bengaluru’s tree-lined avenues, historic parks and expansive water bodies have witnessed immense degradation and destructi...

What is the secret to happiness?That's a difficult question to answer.But if you listen to mainstream or social media, you might think it's money or fame. We idolize celebrities and believe they have a perfect life. But are they really happy?We put so much hope into money and power. But once you have all these things this leaves you empty and thinking...why am I not happy even though I have everything I should want?So, what can we do?

HARINI boarded a flight to a far-away country that has a high reported rate of domestic violence. Simultaneously, nine other women from different parts of the US boarded their flights to the same destination. When Fair Anita, a fair-trade jewelry brand invited applications for a trip to travel with the founder, and meet twelve of the eight thousand artisan women partners, she immediately signed up. She was determined to go on this journey, though that meant dealing with her own inner traum...

The Merchant of Nagapattinam: The Origin Story is a tender coming-of-age tale about longing, belonging, and the quiet stirrings of a much larger journey.In the heart of 11th-century Thanjavur, young Uttaman spends his days loafing about with his gang of friends, dodging temple duties, and slipping into performances at the Periya Kovil. Carefree and curious, he dreams of distant lands and grand adventures-but only in passing. Life in the shadow of the great Brihadee...