Conserving Cultural Heritage: The Indian Perspective presents a collection of scholarly contributions emerging from the National Conference jointly organized by Manipur University and ICBCP, Lucknow. The volume explores diverse aspects of heritage conservation, including museums, manuscripts, paintings, archival resources, biodiversity, and traditional knowledge systems. Addressing scientific, environmental, and social challenges, it highlights innovative approaches to preserving both tang...

This book titled Mental Illness to Mental Health is written specially for us i.e. the family physician. The style is lucid and in a dialogue format. It aims at helping family physicians to become good mental health professionals.

Recycling is good, isn’t it?In this visionary book, chemist Michael Braungart and architect William McDonough challenge this status quo and put forward a manifesto for an intriguing and radically different philosophy of environmentalism."Reduce, reuse, recycle”. This is the standard “cradle to grave” manufacturing model dating back to the Industrial Revolution that we still follow today. In this thought-provoking read, the authors propose t...

Permaculture design has been the bedrock of the growth of the worldwide network of Ecovillages since the mid 1990s. A well-developed set of educational programmes has evolved too, including the Permaculture design foundation course.This invaluable source book brings together everything students on such courses need to know about ecovillage design. Starting with a historical survey of the tradition of intentional community, the book also covers topics ranging from the size of commun...

A general read on various topics in Environmental Science from a Bharatiya perspective.

This book offers comprehensive insights into the management of agroforestry for livelihood security and sustainable development in the tropics, addressing ecological interactions, productivity, and the monetization of carbon credits, while also outlining a future roadmap and policy challenges.Agroforestry is a brilliant land use farming practice that covers 1.6 billion hectares (78 percent in the tropics and 22 percent in the temperate regions) to enhance plant div...

Unraveling Nature's Most Mysterious KingdomStep into the astonishing world that lies beneath our feet and above in every ecosystem. Fungi: The Secret Architects of Life invites you into a hidden universe, revealing the crucial yet often overlooked roles that fungi play in shaping our world.Explore the profound intricacies of fungal biology and ecology as you journey through vivid descriptions of mycelial networks–the living, communicating threads that connect all plant life...

Trees are both amazing and vital. Their intricate, complex processes benefit humanity in so many ways, especially in cities, where populations are on the rise. Why Trees? is a non-fiction book about how to keep our urban trees healthy. It is an engaging, pleasurable read, packed with information about these endangered climate champions.Trees are beacons of hope for our future. We must reframe how we view these magnifient structures so they are given a higher priority. A short colle...

Sustainable Fibres for Fashion and Textile Manufacturing presents the latest technical information about innovative natural and synthetic materials, helping the reader to understand sustainable fibres and raw materials for fashion and textile manufacturing. With a particular focus on apparel manufacturing, different applications of sustainable fibres are explored along with manufacturing techniques and details of the material properties. New research investigating nontraditional sources of...

This contributed volume offers cases detailing how traditional practices can be utilized in modern fashion for more sustainable outcomes. The cases discuss ways to address sustainability and waste-generation challenges by promoting ethical sourcing, traditional craftsmanship, and culturally significant designs. As cultural sustainability becomes a critical focus in education and industry practices, this book serves as an essential resource for students, educators, and professionals seeking...

This book offers an in-depth exploration of the Thar Desert, one of India's most unique and challenging arid environments. It delves into the intricate relationship between the natural environment and human existence within this arid region, focusing on its unique geo-environmental characteristics, the diverse communities inhabiting the region, and the developmental challenges and opportunities faced by the people and the environment. It also covers the spatial attributes of all the phenom...

This open-access volume offers the first comprehensive examination of Kakishibu, a traditional Japanese technology based on fermented bitter persimmon juice, now gaining attention as a sustainable alternative to plastics. At its core, Kakishibu is rich in persimmon tannins, compounds renowned for their multifunctional properties, including waterproofing, antibacterial and antiviral activity, insect repellence, and deodorization.The authors present an in-depth analysis of the histor...