NEW ARRIVALS
Dr. Vikram Chauhan- MD Ayurveda
Ayurveda- God's Manual for Healing Rs. 495.00
pub-2009, pp.122+iv
size: 14cm x 22cm
weight: 0.100 kg
(ISBN: 81-7089-363-1)
SUMMARY
This book is meant for people interested to know about basics of Ayurvedi healing.
It is useful for Ayurveda students as well as general public.
Ayurvedia is age old healing system of India and recognized by WHO.
There are many miraculous cures explained in Ayurveda.
Ayurveda uses herbs, minerals, metals, massages of various types, internal cleansing, yoga, breathing techniques.
Laws of Ayurvedic healing are eternal as they are based on laws of nature.
Ayurveda lays more emphasis on providing inner strength to the healing forces of the body. It is a manual of instructions given by God himself about how to live a long, health and happy life.
Pratap Jyoti Handique
Medicinal plants of North East India
Rs. 950.00
pub-2009, pp.314+viii
size: 15cm x 23cm
weight: 0.600 kg
(ISBN:81-7089-353-4)
SUMMARY
The book deals with the rich medicinal plant resources of North East India comprising the state of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura. It includes a comprehensive analysis on the Diversity, Status, Trade, Conservation and Cultivation of medicinal plants of the area besides giving individual species description of 750 plant species with their traditional medicinal uses. The taxonomic treatment on each species is up-to-date with latest and correct nomenclature and rarity status. Common and local names are given for almost all the species, which will be useful during collection of plant species from the field with the help of local people. The analysis of the trade structure in medicinal plants incorporating the name and description of species, quantum and volume of trade, status of trade and identification of trade related crucial factors are unique and comprehensive.
M. Dutta
Breeding for Enhanced Nitrogen Fixation in Groundnut
Rs. 750.00
pub-2009, pp.132+x
size: 14cm x 22cm
weight: 0.200 kg
(ISBN:)
SUMMARY
Symbiotic nitrogen fixation has special significance from the point of view of sustainable agriculture, as it contributes towards a pollution free environment, which is the crying need of the hour due to the threat of impending climate change. Efforts on breeding for improved nitrogen fixation in grain legumes is an extremely rare subject. This book on 'Breeding for Enhanced Nitrogen Fixation in Groundnut' fulfills the long felt need in this important but hitherto neglected area. The book is a pioneering study on this rare subject and brings out strategic findings derived from authentic field studies conducted over several years in an international research institute. The book will not only be catering to the needs of researchers and policy makers but students of nitrogen fixation as well.
K. K. Misra, P. K. Das and S. S. Dash
Phytodiversity and useful plants of eastern ghats of Orissa Rs. 1250.00
pub-2009, pp.393+x
size: 16cm x 24cm
weight: 1.200 kg
(ISBN:)
SUMMARY
The present work embodies the result of more than ten years floristic and utility of plant resources survey of one of the remote areas of the Eastern Ghats region comprising four districts of Orissa, viz, Rayagada, Koraput, Nowrangpur and Malkangiri. The Koraput region is rich in plant wealth and for long time this area was under-explored. The study covers an area of 26,921 sq km and the total number of species described are 582 that includes several rare/endangered and endemic taxa along with 19 photographs and 16 line diagrams. Keys to the families, genera and species have been provided to help identification. Systematic enumeration includes species nomenclature, diagnostic description and local names. Phytogeographically the area is most interesting as its floristic composition represents an admixture of the northern tropical and temperate elements with those of the Deccan elements and a meeting ground of southern and northern type of forests. The book will be useful to teachers, scholars and students of Botany, Agriculture and Forestry and to plant lovers and such others.
Dr. Sharma, D. K.
Bio-Diversity Resource Book of Tripura Rs. 595.00
(Pub.2010), Pp. v -518.
size:
weight:
(ISBN: 81-7089-364-X)
SUMMARY
This
manuscript on the Bio-diversity Resource of Tripura is about the natural
treasure of the state and is published with the intention to serve as a
manual on the forestry & the wildlife of Tripura state. The book
illustrates vast bio-diversity, NTFPs and their sustainable use, and
indigenous knowledge of the people of the state. Various issues on
conservation, ecotourism development and forest tribal interface have
also been described. A chapter has been added for the children and
finally recommendations have been made to improve the existing
practices. References have been quoted for those who have an eye for
details. In brief, this endeavour is expected to provide information on
the bio-diversity of the state and the ongoing programs of the forests
department in the state to the scientists, academicians, foresters,
students and the general public.
Agarwal,D.K., Hosagoudar,V.B. & Biju,C.K.
Foliicolous Fungi of
Southern India
(Pub.2010), Pp. viii+436.
size:
weight:
(ISBN: 81-7089-366-6)
1.
Introduction; 2. Taxonomy; 3. Ascomycetes: (i) Erysiphales; (ii)
Meliolales; (iii) Phyllachorales; (iv) Clavicipitales; (v) Asterinales;
(v) Dothideales; 4. Basidiomycetes; (i) Uredinales; (ii)
Ustilaginales; 5. Deuteromycetes; (i) Hyphomycetes; (ii) Sphaeropsidales
; 6. Hyper Parasites; 7. Sphaeropsidales; 8. Hyper Parasites; 9.
Doubtful Species; 10. Summary; 11. References; 12. Host & Species
Index; 13. Colour Plates of Species
Rahman, C.A.
Compilation of Forest Policy and Law Rs. 795.00
(Pub.2009)
Pp. viii - 174.
size: 14.5cm x 22.5cm
weight: 0.300 kg
(ISBN:)
SUMMARY
This
book titled “Compilation of Forest Policy & Law” is Purely a
compilation of the presentations and training materials prepared by the
author with his experience as a faculty member and a practicing
forester.
In this book, the sections/rules of Indian Forest Act and other
acts have been interpreted in simple way so that even the front line
staff of the department and students/probationers can understand it
easily. This book covers mainly the portions of the forest law &
other relevant acts, which forms the syllabus of State Forest Service
& Range Forest Officer Courses.
Dwivedi, A.P.
Managing Wildlife In India Rs. 595.00
(Pub.2009)
Pp. xiii - 473.
size: 18cm x 24cm
weight: 1.00 kg
(ISBN:)
SUMMARY
Forest
and Wildlife through Ages; Biogeographic regions and Distribution of
Wildlife; Biodiversity and Wild animals; Corals, Sponges and Cucumbers;
Insects and other Arthropods; Molluscs; Fishes and Amphibia; Reptiles;
Birds; Mammals; Animal Signs; Animal Behaviour; Protected Areas;
Biodiversity Conservation, Biosphere
Reserves; Tiger Conservation, Tiger
Reserves; Elephant Conservation, Elephant
Reserves; Other Conservation Efforts; Zoos
Captive Conservation; Ramsar Sites- Wetland Conservation;
Management Planning for Wildlife; Protection; Habitat Management;
Ecodevelopment; Relocation of Villages; Management of wild animals in
wild; Wildlife Offences; Man-Animal Conflict; Tourism, Trade in wildlife and wildlife parts; Monitoring of wildlife
Population; Management of Wildlife Out side PAs; References; Index
Dr. Sharma, A.
Plantation
Protection Practices In Organic Farming
Rs.
2500.00
(Pub.2010)
Pp. ix+581
size:
weight:
(ISBN:)
SUMMARY
The
key to successful organic food production lies in plant protection from
various biotic enemies. In the book entitled “Plant Protection
Practices in Organic Farming” a sincere effort is being made to
provide the society all the practices which can be used in reducing the
pest populations from our agricultural/ horticultural ecosystems and in
turn may also reduce the pesticide pressure being exerted on our
environment. In addition there are some chapters which do not directly
address the issues pertaining to the plant protection but are of immense
importance for the management of a healthy crop so as to get better
returns. In the first chapter the authors have mentioned the importance
of the organic farming and why it is so much needed in the present day
scenario. This chapter also covers the information on the various
guidelines set for practicing Organic farming. In the second chapter the
pesticide residues pertaining in different crops are highlighted. Third
and fourth chapters contain exhaustive information on the biocontrol
agents of various insect pests and the biopesticides available in the
market to manage these pests respectively. In the fifth chapter the
concept of nutrient management for the plants has been discussed.
Sixth chapter is based on the information pertaining to the
protected cultivation and the different structures used in this type of
cultivation. Seventh and eighth chapters deal with the insect pests and
diseases encountered in the poly houses respectively and their
management without the use of chemical pesticides. The insect pests and
disease of vegetables, temperate fruits, subtropical fruits and potatoes
are covered in the separate chapters. Insect pests management of spices
and cereal crops are covered in chapters sixteen and seventeen. The
eighteenth chapter is on cultivation and utilization of medicinal
plants. It covers the aspect of medicinal plants used as biopesticides
against various insects. In the nineteenth chapter the wild fruits are
discussed as they can be an important source in increasing the
biodiversity in an area. After growing a good crop it is important to
get good returns, and for that the yield is to be taken to a good
market. The time between the harvest and the use of yield is very
important as an appreciable portion is lost in this transit. The next
chapter deals with how to minimize the post harvest losses in different
crops. In the modern world biotechnology is playing an important role in
the human life. The plant science is also not devoid of this important
science. The transgenic plants and GMO's are important in the plant
science. In the last chapter, role of biotechnology has been discussed
in reference to the plant protection and its role in producing a crop
organically.
All these chapters are of immense importance to the Farmers,
Orchadists and Plant scientists and can act as a valuable source filling
the gap that is prevailing in the know how producing the crop
organically and to protect it from its enemies i.e. insects and
diseases.
Dutta,M. & Saini, G.C.
Forest Tree Improvement And Seed Technology Rs. 1500
(Pub.2009)
Pp. xiii+302.
size: 15cm x 22cm
weight: 0.500 kg
(ISBN: 81-7089-355-0)
SUMMARY
Forest Tree Improvement and seed Technology are relatively neglected subjects as compared to forest management in general. Importance of forest improvement and seed technology has become important in recent years as forests have a significant role in maintaining climatic balance and conservation of biodiversity. The impending climate change may have a catastrophic effect on the ecological health of planet earth and may imperil the survival of life itself. This book is a modest effort in bringing out fundamental scientific information on forest tree improvement and forest seed science and technology in one compilation and therefore may prove useful to the researchers ad students of forestry.
Dr.
Sood, S.K., Rawat, S. & Rawat, D.
Dye, Masticatory and Fumitory Resources of India Rs. 1500.00
(Pub.2010)
Pp. 384.
size: 14cm x 22cm
weight:0.600 kg
(ISBN: 81-7089-359-3)
SUMMARY
The present treatise, the most comprehensive publication in the field so far providing up-to-date information on nomenclature, English, Hindi and Sanskrit names, distribution, reproductive cycle, part(s) used, folk use(s), active constituents, and biological activity of 686 species belonging to 439 genera and 153 families of dye, masticatory and fumitory resources of India, which has huge demand in domestic as well as in foreign market. Over 31 photographs, 1 histogram and 12 appendices enhance the value of the compilation significantly. It is hoped, this invaluable treatise with its comprehensive coverage of the subject would help new entrepreneurs, technocrats, existing units, professionals, institutional libraries or those who wants to diversify in this field.
Prasad,R & Bhatnagar, P.
Social Forestry: Experiences over a decade Rs. 795.00
(Pub.2009)
Pp. vii - 223.
size: 14cm x 22cm
weight: 0.300 kg
(ISBN:
81-7089-231-7)
SUMMARY
In the last decade there has been a surge of interest in implementing social forestry programmes in almost every country of Asia and the Pacific. In India, in particular, social forestry in eighties was adopted in a big way. It aroused a lot of interest among foresters, the state Government official sand the people. The establishment of village woodlots, Strip plantations, Farm Forestry, and raising of nurseries by school children were among the many components of social forestry in India. The experience in implementing this programme has been very diverse. It opened up many issues. The most common question was whether it was able to enlist people’s participation and if it has met the approval of villagers in its design, contents implementations and benefits. Many of these issues have been discussed in this book.
Prasanna Kumar Patra & A. N. Kapoor
Demography and Development Dynamics in a Primitive Tribe of Himalayas Rs. 795.00
pub-2009
pp.229+x
size: 14.5cm x 22cm
weight: 0.400 kg
(ISBN:)
SUMMARY
The Himalayas is a land of abundant wealth and present a challenge and opportunity to various scientists and sports lover to prove their work. The great diversity of human populations and languages within the Himalayas has made the region exceptionally interesting. In this region dwells a vast number of tribes and castes. Who have been earning a good deal of attention in recent times.
There are primitive tirbes and scheduled tribes living in different regions of the Himalayas which are under the different the different processes of development.
At National and International level, it is assumed that there exists and important connection between population and development. It has been stressed at global level that the importance of small scale studies with anthropological perspective should be carried out to bring better results. This book will be extremely useful to the demographers, development experts, social scientists, planners, administrators, welfare experts, academicians and public health experts.
Dr. Shankar, R.
& Dr. Rawat, M.S.
Medicinal Plants of Arunachal Pradesh
(Pub.2010)
pp. x - 134.
size:
weight:
(ISBN: 81-7089-367-4)
SUMMARY
The
present monograph deals with an introductory account of land topography,
geology and climate along with the people and the life of the tribal
inhabitants. The floristic vegetation is distributed into tropical, sub
tropical, temperate and alpine types, which included various types of
plants used as food and vegetables in different localities by local
inhabitants.
The exhaustive exploration of medicinal plants and folklore medicines in different parts of the state of Arunachal Pradesh in different seasons from 1988 to 2006 have been described in detail which covers the medicinal plants collected from various fields under natural climatic conditions, plants under cultivation and the folklore for which Latin name families, their Sanskrit name, Hindi and local names for each plants along with salient features, period of flowing and fruiting distribution and uses are described in brief. The method for the use of folklore medicines, have also been given in detail. Separate chapter has been used for the plants collected from the cultivated fields in different parts of the state under studies. Special attention has also been made to identify the rare and threatened medicinal plants on the localities and some strategies for the conservation of such valuable wealth has also been emphasized in the monograph. As per the requirement the monograph is supplemented with maps, line drawings and photographs. Separate chapters have been used for wasteland management and commercial prospects of medicinal plants in Arunachal Pradesh.
Hinal
Pandya
DEFORESTATION, FOREST POLICY AND Government inaction Rs. 295.00
(ISBN No.: 81-7089-351-8)
pp. 100
SOFT COVER
About
The Book
This book is an attempt by the author to understand, evaluate and present a systematic discourse on nature of deforestation and evaluatory process of Forest Policy in reference to India. This micro-level study outlines the complexity involved in Forest Policy implementation in Rajpipla East (Forest) division of Narmada district in Gujarat. While examination, the study emphasizes on the forest that contributes directly or indirectly for the deforestation. An example like ways in which forest lands are converted in to agricultural use or another non forestry uses, also deforestation, is the result of overlapping economic, political and social systems.
Gujarat has about 9.6 % of total geographical area under forest, which is much below that nation average 24 %. The threat of deforestation has provoked the Forest Department in initiating various schemes to regenerate and reclaim the deforested forest land. This has been achieved through joined initiatives of Forest Department, NGOs and villagers or local people. The schemes like joint forest management (JFM), Social Forestry etc. has gained quite acceptance among the village communities to rise, manage and protect the forest as well as to gain from its produces.
About
the Author
Dr.
Hinal D. Pandya
holds a Doctoral degree in Political Science from the Maharaja Sayajirao
University of Baroda. She has published her Ph.D Thesis in book titled,”
Sardar Sarovar: Hope and Reality” (2004). She has written more than 10
articles on subject ranges from Political Science, Social Welfare and other
issues since last 7years. She had been working in developmental politics, social
welfare and displacement related research projects in various organizations. She
was recipient of special merit award by the University of Hull (UK), and
Research Assistantship by the University of New England (Australia).
D. Debnath
COMMUNITY FOREST MANAGEMENT IN TRIBAL STATES OF INDIA
(With Special reference to Madhya Pradesh) Rs. 795.00
(ISBN No.: 81-7089-346-1)
pp. 236
HARD
COVER
About the book
The
1990s decade brought about some revolutionary change in the community management
and development as the people’s participation becomes an important goal in
managing natural resources efficiently, sustainably and equitably. The
Government initiative in policy making and issuing resolutions were welcomed,
which made an impetus for the
participatory process by the State Forest Departments, Civil Society
Organizations, Research institutions and so on. Madhya Pradesh is well-known
state for its natural forests (‘Tiger’ state) and indigenous peoples (‘Tribal’
state). The State Forest Department followed the National Guidelines and
commenced their activities in 1991 forming the village institution in Harda,
which was later transformed in to Joint Forest Management (JFM) model .In this
state largest number of JFM committees have been formed on the basis of forest
canopy and resource degradation. In their holistic attempts the protected area
management has been part and parcel of the JFM programme. There are number of
novelties in their planning and implementation. These are micro-planning,
participatory silvi-cultural options, respecting people’s knowledge, man-power
planning , revolving fund,
equitable sharing, gender unification and so on. There were
establishments of Eco-centres and Extension centres in number of places for
awareness development, skill development for
livelihoods, capacity building in managing the village organization, attitudinal
changes of forest officials and villagers, dissemination of information for
progress and development. The M.P.Forestry Project is another land-mark for
boosting the efforts for achieving the common property resources situation. The
whole process of JFM programme has been thoroughly discussed in sequences in
this book by an academician and a forest administrator.
About
the Authors
Dr.
D. Debnath
Dr.
D. Debnath is the Associate Professor in the Faculty Area of Sociology and
Social Anthropology, in the Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal where
he has been working since 1994. He is first-class Honours and first-class
Post-graduate in Anthropology. He did his Ph.D in Social Anthropology in 1992 in
the University of Calcutta and was also awarded Mouat Medal (Gold Medal) after
successful completion of Premchand Roychand Scholarship by Calcutta University
in 2000. He has completed a number of research projects in the field of
Community Management, Sustainable Livelihoods, Corporate Social Responsibility
and Indigenous Knowledge System, which are funded by National and International
Donor Agencies. He has published a number of research papers and articles in
National and International journals and also author of a book on “Ecology and
Rituals in Tribal Areas”. He has
conducted a number of training programmes/workshops on various topics in the
field of Natural Resource Management. He
has also completed a number of consultancy projects funded by National and
International developmental agencies.
Mr.
S. Dasgupta
Mr.
S. Dasgupta is an Indian Forest Service officer of 1984 batch, of Madhya Pradesh
cadre. Currently he is working as Joint Director at Forest Survey of India,
Dehradun looking after Forest Inventory, Training and Extension works. Sh. S.
Dasgupta has vast experience in working in the field and in Govt. of India
institutions. Besides, he is also involved as Principal Investigator and
Co-Investigator in many national and international projects. He has experience
in handling projects on Trees Outside Forest using Remote Sensing, Project
Formulation, HRD and Project Monitoring funded by EU and World Bank. He has more
than 20 papers to his credit published in national and international Journals
and has also co-authored a couple of FAO publications on Trees Outside Forest
and Assessment of Status of Sustainability of
Forest Resources of India.
He has also undergone a number of international trainings in UK, USA,
Scandinavian Countries and Australia. After "Systematic Botany for
Foresters" as his first publication, this
book will be the second to be authored by him.
Anna
Powar
FOOD WAYS: An Indian’s Holistic Perspective on Nutrition and Health Rs. 750.00
(ISBN: 81-7089-348-X)
pp. 365
HARD COVER
About the book
"All creatures feed on fruit of earth
And Earth, in turn, is fed by them.
Both in Earth and in each person,
that which shines and never dies
is our common human-ness”
These beautiful lines from the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad sum up very well the
thought that runs through Dr.Anna Powar's book: "Food Ways:
An Indian's Holistic Perspective on Nutrition and Health" Nutrition and
Health of human beings being cannot be separate from the greater idea of the
health of the Earth. It appears that our forefathers had a clear notion of this
interdependency. Dr. Powar leads us through a fascinating journey from when life
started on Earth and the first unicellular living organisms appeared, to the way
we are today, after millions of years of evolution. The complexities of our
metabolic machinery are rendered interesting and easily readable by Dr. Powar's
use of metaphors. To explain the mysterious vitamins from the vast B -complex
family she uses parts of everyday life we are all familiar with: our
transportation system, made of buses, taxis, trains and aeroplanes. To explain
the marvel that is our brain she uses what to us has become absolutely
indispensable: a computer!
"Food Ways" sends a very strong message: food is not just something
one hurriedly swallows. To the poet "a rose is a rose is a rose" To
our bodies a carbohydrate is not "any" carbohydrate; a protein is not
just any "protein" and a fat is not just "any fat". Food is
closely linked to the age of the human beings who eat it: babies, adolescents,
adults, and the elderly have different needs. Dr. Powar does not agree with the
reductionist view that a human being needs xyz calories, and other nutrients to
lead a healthy life. Food is something closely interlinked to the Earth on which
it was grown and to the human beings who worked to produce it. Food is closely
linked to our cultures, to our habits, to our hopes and to our
aspirations.Health follows when Food is a means to express joy and love, when it
feeds heart, mind, and soul.
About the Author
Doctor Anna Powar was born in Pune, Maharashtra, and was educated a bit here and
a bit there, following her father, a career diplomat. Dr. Powar completed her
PhD in Nutrition in the United States. She has since then worked in the US,
Turkey, various countries in Europe, and of course India. Dr. Powar has
published several articles and scientific papers on Nutrition. She is Faculty in
the "University of Gastronomic Sciences", in Pollenzo (Cuneo - Italy).
Currently Dr. Anna Powar divides her time working with many NGOs in both India
and Italy. Dr. Powar has developed her own vision of Nutrition, with a holistic
approach to health. There can only be health and well being when the person as a
whole is in harmoy with the world as a whole.
Mehta, T. 
A Handbook of Forest Utilization
Rs. 795.00 (TB)
(Pub.1981) pp.vii-298
size: 15 cm x 22 cm
weight: 0.700 kg
SUMMARY
The subject of forest utilization deals principally with the process of harvesting, converting, disposing and utilization of forest produce and other sources of forests. The need for a book on the subject has long been felt. The author, who has a long teaching experience, has written a comprehensive book taking into account the needs for a course of instruction in various utilization aspects of forest products. The book will not only be an essential text for forests college and university students, but will also be invaluable to the practising and professional forester.
Prasad, V. N.
Principles and Practices of Social-cum-Community Forestry
Rs. 495.00 (TB)
(Pub.2008) pp. 109 ,
(ISBN: 81-7089-032-2)
Dr.
S. A. Gangoo &
Dr. A. S. Mallick 
APPLIED
TREE IMPROVEMENT
(A Practical Manual)
(Pub. 2009) pp.viii+55
size: 14 cm x 22 cm
(ISBN: 81-7089-360-7)
SUMMARY
There
is an urgent world – wide need to raise the production of wood in future
through afforestation schemes. This need can efficiently be
achieved on any given site, besides other factors, through the correct
choice of species, improved seed source and specific silvicultural
treatments. This is what precisely may be termed as ‘tree improvement’.
Thus, in other words, without tree improvement, forestry can never come
close to reaching the goal of optimum production and productivity.
Most of the world’s current planting programmes in forestry
domain are still based on plants raised from seeds which are collected
from unselected populations. Nevertheless, now there is a increasing trend
towards the use of phenotypically superior stocks as seed sources.
Under the present scenario globally achieving “green revolution” in forests tree improvement seems to be inevitable. This manual which has been prepared for B. Sc (forestry) and M. Sc. (forestry) students, shows the practical methods in tree improvement. We hope the exercise will prove a great boon for students of forestry and the budding foresters, who are engaged in practical tree improvement in the field. The manual provides only the practical related exercises and the theoretical knowledge can be grasped in theoretical classes and books.