Bøger om South Indian Ocean Islands

Samuel Langhorne Clemens, bedre kendt som Mark Twain, besøgte Mauritius i 1896 og lovpriste øens skønhed med ordene: "Gud skabte først Mauritius og derefter himlen som en kopi deraf." Denne rigt illustrerede bog er ment som en lille appetitvækker for dem, der overvejer en ferietur til Mauritius. Er man vel forberedt hjemmefra, får man mere ud af opholdet, og denne bog informerer dig om alt, du bør vide om denne smukke tropeø.

Madagascar wildlife and travel guide. Introduction to the island's unique wildlife covering mammals, birds, chameleons, snakes, frogs and invertebrates, plus chapters on camouflage and nocturnal nature. Features wildlife hotspots in rainforests, dry forests and wetlands, including Masoala, Ranomafana, Ankarana, Isalo, Ifaty and the Betsiboka Delta.

This new sixth edition of Bradt's Seychelles has been fully updated and remains the only travel guide giving comprehensive information on the biodiversity of the islands and updates on the conservation efforts in an easy to read format (over 40% of the Seychelles land is under environmental protection). New for this edition are expanded details of the many accommodation options, from Felicite Island's luxurious resort and the many hotels recently refurbished to higher standards to the growing number of B&Bs and small guest houses that offer a more authentic Seychellois experience. New destination-specific places covered include the Outer Islands of Alphonse, Astove and Cosmoledo, and new practical information includes all the latest updates on getting around plus the significant increase in Marine Protected Areas. With plants and animals historically linked to Africa, Madagascar and Asia, and marine life native to the tropical Indo-Pacific region, the Seychelles is a haven for those interested in natural history. The authors provide fascinating coverage of the islands' fauna and flora, from mangroves and turtles to birds and nature reserves. Updated throughout, they reveal the islands many secrets from coco de mer palm forests and bird sanctuaries to local markets and Creole cuisine. This new edition not only provides up-to-date details of where to stay, eat and relax, but also where the to find the world's tiniest tree frog and how to visit Bird Islands to see the world's heaviest Giant Tortoise. Beaches, snorkelling and diving among the coral reefs, wildlife, sailing, festivals, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Vallee de Mai and hiking in the mountains. all are covered in Bradt's Seychelles, making it an ideal companion for a dream holiday.

Bogen omhandler den lille tropeø Mauritius i Det indiske Ocean og dens spændende historie, lige fra den blev opdaget omkring år 900 af arabiske søfarere i deres små dhower, og til i dag, hvor den er en selvstændig republik. De store kolonimagter som Portugal, Holland, Frankrig og England har alle haft indflydelse på øens udvikling, men også Danmark har sat sine aftryk på denne fjerne destination.

Bogen giver læseren et indtryk af kunstscenen på tropeøen Mauri-tius, som selvsagt er meget anderledes end den, vi kender i Dan-mark. Flere og flere danskere tilbringer deres ferie på Mauritius og mangebringer et stykke kunst med hjem i stedet for en ligegyldig souvenir, som på et tidspunkt blot ender med at blive gemt væk i en skuffe. Med en plads på væggen bringer det dagligt minder om en ufor-glemmelig ferie.Alle øens kendte kunstmalere er medtaget i bogen og listet i alfa-betisk rækkefølge med foto. Endvidere indeholder bogen en over-sigt over gallerier på Mauritius.

This book is a meticulously researched and thought-provoking study that delves into the analysis and comparison of rituals in two distinct settings: the ancient Book of Leviticus and traditional Malagasy culture on the island of Madagascar. Author Olivier Randrianjaka invesigates why Malagasy Christians connect with Leviticus despite the apathy of the Western church. As this book demonstrates, the key unifying themes are sin, purification, and sacrifice. Profound parallels emerge between Levitical rituals (such as postpartum purification and the Day of Atonement) and Malagasy rituals (such as taboo violation, postpartum purification, and the New Year royal bath). The study highlights the universal relevance of sin, purification and sacrifice rituals, inviting reflection on their significance in diverse cultural and religious contexts."This is a remarkable book that represents a groundbreaking exploration of the intricate connections between Leviticus and Malagasy traditional rituals. The author¿s meticulous analysis and profound insights into the themes of sin, sacrifice and atonement offer invaluable knowledge for Christian readers. I highly recommend this work to anyone seeking a comprehensive understanding of Madagascar¿s religion, particularly its rich tapestry of traditional rituals."¿Dr. Razivelo Mariette, Lutheran Faculty of Theology (SALT), Madagascar"Rituals for purification play a significant role in most cultures, and this book contributes to the understanding of these phenomena in general. It provides insight into these rituals in Malagasy society and their description in the Book of Leviticus in the Bible. The book focuses on religious praxis, as described in texts and demonstrated in life. Every person will encounter these phenomena, and here is a tool to grasp their meaning."¿Magnar Kartveit, Emeritus Professor of Old Testament at VID Specialized University, Stavanger, Norway

'The perfect beach read' Harriet Tyce, Blood Orange'Wonderfully escapist and nail-bitingly suspenseful' Laura Marshall, Friend Request-----WELCOME TO PARADISE! Or so the staff say as they greet the Hamiltons on the pristine shores of the idyllic Maldives resort.And it starts off that way: snorkelling in the serene blue sea, champagne picnics on powder-white sand, and moonlit walks under the stars.But lies lurk beneath the luxury, because each of the guests has a secret... and they're not the only ones.Months later, a grisly discovery is made.Whatever happened to the Hamiltons? And how did their once-in-a-lifetime trip turn into the holiday from hell?From the author of THE BEACH PARTY comes a novel of sun, sea and secrets for fans of ONE OF THE GIRLS and WHITE LOTUS.PRAISE FOR NIKKI SMITH'A sumptuous blend of glossy luxury and dark underbelly' Andrea Mara, No One Saw A Thing'The new queen of the glamorous destination thriller' Ellery Lloyd, The Club'Set to be another summer scorcher' BA Paris, Behind Closed Doors'Bound to be the hit thriller of the summer!' T. M. Logan, The Holiday'Thrilling, twisting...a heart stopping read ' Chris Whitaker, We Begin at the End'Deliciously gripping and twisty' Shalini Boland, The Secret Mother'A cocktail of questionable motives... set against a backdrop to die for' Liv Matthews, The Twins'Dark secrets and twists that will knock you sideways' Lesley Kara, The Rumour

This book presents pioneering research on the Indian Ocean archipelago of the Maldives in the medieval period. Primarily archaeological, the book has an interdisciplinary slant, examining the material culture, history, and environment of the islands.

This book is a socio-legal study of counter-piracy. It takes as its case the law enforcement efforts after 2008 to suppress piracy off the coast of Somalia.

The gripping new thriller from the Sunday Times bestseller!`I adored this twisty thriller¿ Thoroughly entertaining ¿ I¿d love to see this on our TV screens!¿ PRIMA Book of the MonthThe perfect escape, or the perfect trap?

Shantanu Roy-Chaudhury¿s The China Factor explores Beijing¿s political, economic, and defence relations with Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bangladesh, and Myanmar, and weighs the dividends of the bilateral relationships to better comprehend the geopolitical subtleties in the region.

Fifteen-year-old Noemi has no choice but to leave school and work in the house of the wealthy De Grandbourg family, just across the road from the Mauritian slums where she grew up. She encounters a world that is starkly different from her own yet one which would have been all too familiar to her ancestors. Bewitched by a pair of green eyes and haunted by echoes, her life begins to mirror those of girls who have gone before her. In Riambel, Priya Hein invites us to protest, to rail against longstanding structures of class and ethnicity. She shows us a world of natural enchantment contrasted with violenceand the abuse of power, a flawed paradise undergoing slow but unstoppable change. This seemingly simple tale of servitude, seduction and abandonment blisters with a fierce sense of injustice.

Cool Escapes Maldives - Interaktive Multimeda Publikation"Cool Escapes Maldives" ist eine einzigartige Multimedia-Publikation. Sie enthält ein 300 Seiten umfassenden, interaktiven Bildband mit ergänzender App für Smartphones und Tablets sowie die Website www.cool-escapes.com/maldives. Der interaktive Mix aus gedruckten und digitalen Publikationen offenbart detaillierte und innovative Einblicke in die natürliche Schönheit dieses sehr ungewöhnlichen Landes mit seinen tropischen Inseln und der faszinierenden Unterwasserwelt im Indischen Ozean.In Verbindung mit der App bietet das Buch eine komplett neue Leseerfahrung. Das mit Smartphone bzw. Tablet-Kamera einfach zu bedienende Bilderkennungsmodul führt in Sekundenbruchteilen zu App-Seiten mit Videos, Fotogalerien, Weblinks uvm. Mit Hilfe der Geo-Lokalisierung lässt sich auch jedes der insgesamt 32 im Buch präsentierten Resorts exakt auf der Karte finden. Darüber hinaus gibt "Cool Escapes Maldives" Einblick in das zeitgenössische kulturelle und künstlerische Schaffen der Malediver mit zahlreichen authentischen Porträts über Meeresbiologen, Tauchlehrer, Resort Manager, Küchenchefs, Fotografen, Musikern und Künstlern.Erkundigen Sie die wunderschönen und abwechslungsreichen Resorts und Atolle im Indischen Ozean, von Norden nach Süden. Treffen Sie die maledivische Musikerin Fa'thu in einer Bildergeschichte und auf Video. Begleiten Sie den in Malé ansässigen Illustrator und Kreativdirektor Ibrahim Arafath bei seiner Arbeit. Schauen Sie dem deutschen Küchenchef Björn Oever in seiner Küche und Unterwasser-Restaurant über die Schulter und lassen sich inspirieren durch seine kreativen Gourmetgerichte. Tauchen Sie mit der Meeresbiologin Emily Armstrong Smith zu ihrer Korallen-Aufzucht und lauschen Sie ihren Aussagen zu ihrer Arbeit und zum Umweltschutz. Begleiten Sie Mohamed Arzan zur Rochen-Fütterung und kommen Sie mit Captain Andrew Farr zu einem Tag im Leben eines "Barfuß-Wasserflugzeugpiloten".Alles in allem gibt diese Multimedia Publikation einen wunderbare Einblick in die Malediven und unterstützt ausgezeichnet Ihre Reisevorbereitung. Ganz gleich ob Sie Flitterwochen oder gar eine Inselhochzeit planen oder sich in den besten Wellness-Einrichtungen behandeln möchten, Land, Menschen, Kultur und Natur erkunden wollen oder einfach nur zur Entspannung den Traum von der tropischen Insel träumen möchten.

Varada Raja Naidu Pyndiah – kaldet Boum - blev født i 1952 som barn nummer tretten af en flok på fjorten. Han voksede op på Mauritius i Det Indiske Ocean. Faren, der var simultantolk ved højesteret, døde da Boum var blot to år gammel. Opdragelsesformen var hård, og som lillebror skulle man yde før man kunne nyde. I 1972 blev han inviteret til at bo i Danmark af en dansk familie, hvor faren var udsendt for at hjælpe Mauritius med at etablere en søfartsskole i hovedstaden Port Louis.Med hårdt arbejde og dedikation lykkedes det Boum at erhverve tre uddannelser, der åbnede dørene for ham med ansættelse ved Nationalmuseet i København, i forskellige afdelinger i Prinsens Palæ og på Frilandsmuseet Det Gamle Danmark.Bogen er skrevet i taknemlighed til den danske familie og det danske samfund, som gav ham muligheden for at blive et integreret medlem af Danmark.Om forfatterenBoum Pyndiah er født på Mauritius i 1952. Han er etnolog, molinolog og forfatter og kom til Danmark i 1972. Fem år senere blev han assistent ved Nationalmuseets Molinologiske Laboratorium i Kongens Lyngby. Efter 41 år i Nationalmuseets regi trak han sig tilbage som museumsinspektør på Frilandsmuseet Det Gamle Danmark.

2 rigt illustrerede bøger om flora og fauna på øen Mauritius i Det indiske Ocean. Øen husede tilbage i det 16. århundrede den nok så berømte dodo, (dronte), der menes uddød i 1688. Ligesom dronten er det gennem årene gået mange andre arter og i dag er flere endemiske arter stærkt udrydningstruede.

This new, thoroughly updated tenth edition of Bradt's Mauritius, Rodrigues and Reunion remains the most comprehensive English-language guide available and is the only full-blown guide to focus solely on the Mascarene Islands, a place where the dodo once roamed and which today produces exquisite vanilla-flavoured tea. World-leading luxury resorts, excellent beaches, watersports and lively nightlife, weddings and medical tourism, the raw unspoiled beauty of Rodrigues and fascinating birdlife of the Ile aux Cocos nature reserve, world-class hiking through the mountainous interior of Reunion and an intriguing blend of European and African culture are all covered. Unlike other guides, Bradt's Mauritius includes detailed sections on natural history and conservation for each of the islands, as well as guides to and maps of their nature reserves. The Bradt guide also offers more detailed background information on history, culture and politics, plus fuller information on activities and sights, as well as in-depth coverage of the full range of accommodation and restaurant options, from budget to luxury. Activities for each island are included, covering everything from golf and horse riding to expert analysis of individual dive sites, plus extensive information on flora and fauna. Adventure sports and hiking on Reunion are covered, as is the most recent information on getting married in Mauritius, plus detailed coverage of Mascarene culture. Food, local recipes, language, customs, music and medical tourism are all included, and a language appendix offers useful phrases in Mauritian and Reunionnais Creole. Whether you're planning a honeymoon, fascinated by the wildlife, or just want to relax into uncomplicated island life, the Bradt guide is the ideal companion.

Rev. udgave 2013. Falset vejkort i målestokken 1:1 mio.Kortet har turist informationer og register. Indsat kort over Mauritius, Reunion & Rodrigues. Kortet indeholder også Comorerne.