Flora of Gautam Buddha Wildlife Sanctuary, Hazaribag, Jharkhand (India)-Sedges and Grasses provides a comprehensive taxonomic account of 110 taxa of the sedges and grasses in which 76 belong to the grasses (Poaceae) and 34 to the sedges (Cyperaceae). Identification keys at different taxonomic hierarchy have been provided. Illustrations and photographs are also available. The book represents not only systematic enumeration of the sedges and grasses but also provides medicinal uses of some of the plants practiced by the local inhabitants. Economic and ritual aspects of the plants have also been focused. The cultivated grasses as well as grasses used for forestation and much more have been discussed in this book.

The book presents geomorphological studies of the major river basins – the Indus, Ganga and Brahmaputra and their tributaries. Besides major basins, the book explores peninsular rivers and other rivers state-by-state. All types of rivers, i.e. snow-fed, rain-fed and groundwater-fed rivers are explained together in geological framework. Rivers are lifeline and understanding of the rivers, their dynamics, science and socio-economic aspect is very important. However, different sources provide different data base for rivers. But a book which explains all major rivers of a country at a single place was not yet available. This book is the first book of its kind in the world which provides expert opinion on all major rivers of a country like India. This book complements works in these areas for the last two to three decades on major rivers of India by eminent professors and scientists from different universities, IITs and Indian research institutions. The information presented in the book would appeal to a wider readership from students, teachers to researchers and planners engaged in developmental work and also to common people of the society concerned with awareness about rivers.

This book attempts to provide a fresh perspective on the various tourism resources of India. The variety of topics covered includes components, types and element of tourism products, features of India, architecture, World Heritage Monuments, religions and pilgrim centres, Indian customs and traditions etc. An overview of Indian Painting, Music and Dance forms is another feature.

The importance of grasslands. The classification and distribution of grasses. The world's major tropical grasslands. Performance and management of natural pasture. The case for improved pastures to replace indigenous species. Pasture improvement by introducing new species. Selection of pasture grass species, seed purchase and storage, and fertilizer needs. Pasture leys. Management of improved grassland in semi-intensive and intensive production systems. Reseeding the arid and semi-arid range. Handling difficult grasses. Grasses for special purposes. Utilization and conservation of forage. The chemical compostion and nutritive value of tropical grasses. The tropical grasses catalogue. Common names of tropical grasses. Common names of other plants. Index. Illustrations.

In Indian context.