Environment and Ecology (for Civil Services)- Majid Husain, Access Publishing, Rs. 325
Environment and Ecology: Biodiversity, Climate Change and Disaster Management covers topics in Paper II and IV of the General Studies Main Examination.
Eight topics broadly covered include basic concepts of environment and ecology; plant and animal kingdoms; major biomes; biodiversity hotspots, categorisation of species and conservation; international summits and conventions, and environmental laws in India; environmental degradation and management; natural hazards and disaster management.
The text is interspersed with diagrams, maps, tables and graphs.
In addition to a glossary of terms, there are snippets of information on an array of topics in the appendix at the end of the book.
Quick start to a Powerful Personality- Nicholas Francis, Francis Publications, Rs. 100
The author has written a series of essays on self belief, communication, time management, positive thinking, motivation, courage, values, decision making and commitment. It is aimed at helping the youth develop their personalities.
Brief biographies of noted personalities from journalist Prannoy Roy to industrialist Narayana Murthy complement each chapter.
Besides offering a theoretical perspective to the subjects, points to ponder at the end of each chapter provide quick tips that can be internalised for becoming a better and stronger and a more focused individual.
