south asia

"A lyrical . . . picture book celebrating the dupatta, a traditional shawl worn in South Asian cultures"--Provided by publisher.

"This fantasy and science fiction teen anthology edited by Samira Ahmed and Sona Charaipotra contains a wide range of stories from fourteen . . . writers from the South Asian diaspora"--Provided by publisher.

"A rare, searing portrayal of the future of climate change in South Asia. A street rat turned revolutionary and the disillusioned hacker son of a politician try to take down a ruthlessly technocratic government that sacrifices its poorest citizens to build its utopia"--Provided by publisher.

Much of East Asia and Southeast Asia were unaffected by colonialism until the 19th century, when European nations, the United States, and Japan spread their influence and control throughout the continent of Asia. This resource traces the impact of foreign rule on the region, gaining insight into the many wars and policies that affected the local people, economy, and society. Though most of the modern-day countries of East and Southeast Asia gained independence in the wake of World War II, when Japan was defeated and the Allied powers began to lose control of their colonies, the impact of colonialism lingers on. Detailed Table of Contents, Full-Color Photographs, Glossary, Index, Sidebars, Bibliography.

"The nations of South and Central Asia are as fascinating as they are diverse. Ranging from the former Soviet Republics of Central Asia to war-torn Afghanistan to the tiny mountain nation of Bhutan to the worlds second-most populous country, India, the region has been shaped by millennia of conquest, population migration, and, most recently, global geopolitics. The challenges currently facing South and Central Asia, which include overpopulation, food security, environmental degradation, and the ongoing search for democracy, are as diverse as the nations themselves. However, great progress has been made in recent years, and the picture is improving. More people in this region have access to clean water, food, and education than ever before though many challenges are still ongoing. In particular, Islamic extremist groups based in this area pose a security threat not only to the nation-states of South and Central Asia, but to the entire world"--Amazon.com.

"Describes various animals in South and Central Asia that are endangered and at risk of becoming extinct. Data Sheet sidebars and maps accompany the text"--.

Discusses the history, archaeology, and rise of civilization in South Asia, including ancient texts, analysis of archaeological data, and the historicity of Sanskrit and Pali literature.

Describes the human suffering and social costs of violence, war, prejudice, and ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and India.

Examines the chain of events that led to the devastating destruction in South Asia and explores the impact of relief efforts in the region. Also explains the science of tsunamis, and looks back at other catastrophic natural disasters.