Title For the Leopard – A Tribute to the Sri Lankan Leopard Author Rukshan Jayewardene Photographer About the Book Sri Lanka has an extraordinary diversity of natural wealth, including an endemic sub-species of leopard. This beautifully illustrated book is the result of a group of Colombo-based enthusiasts’ observations over 10 years in Yala National Park […]
Title Flowering Plants commonly encountered in Sri Lankan habitats Author Sriyanie Miththapala, Siril Wijesundara, Janaki Galappatti About the Author(s) Dr. Sriyanie Miththapala graduated in Biology from the University of Colombo and obtained her MA in Biology from Smith College, USA, and her PhD in Wildlife and Range Sciences from the University of Florida, USA. Dr […]
Title Contemporary Architecture: Masterpieces around the World Author Chris van Uffelen
Title Colombo – A Sketch Book Author Weerakkodige Vasantha Perera About he Book ‘Colombo – A Sketch Book’ by Vasantha Perera captures the essence and character of Colombo, from charming colonial buildings to friendly residents with warm, sunny smiles. The paintings illustrate the long-lost images of the city from the artist’s own memoirs. At first […]
Title Birds of the Indian Subcontinent Author (s) Richard Grimmett, Carol Inskipp, Tim Inskipp About the Book A field guide to all the bird species found in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and the Maldives. This comprehensive and definitive guide is the successor to the bestselling Pocket Guide to the Birds of the […]
Title Birds of Sri Lanka: Helm Field Guides Author Deepal Warakagoda, Carol Inskipp, Tim Inskipp, Richard Grimmett About the Book With a rich avifauna of more than 350 species that includes 29 endemics, the island of Sri Lanka is one of southern Asia’s most popular birding destination. This new field guide provides full coverage of […]
Title Birds of Sri Lanka Author Gehan de Silva Wijeyaratne About the Author Gihan de Silva Wijeyaratne qualified as a chartered accountant and worked in the “square mile” in London. Since his return to Sri Lanka, he has published 15 books relating to wildlife and travel. About the Book Birds of Sri Lanka is an […]
Title Bawa: The Sri Lanka Gardens Author David Robson Photographer Dominic Sansoni About the Book The story of two talented landscape designer brothers and their exquisite gardens set in the lush landscape of Sri Lanka. The work of architect Geoffrey Bawa achieved a unique fusion of vernacular style and modern construction incorporating the lush tropical […]
Title Art of Jayantha Premachandra Art by Jagath Ravindra
Title Ancient Irrigation Works in Ceylon Author R L Brohier
Title A history of the birds of Ceylon : Volume 1-3 Author Captain William Vincent Legge About the Author Tasmanian-born William Vincent Legge (1841-1918), soldier and scientist, was stationed in Ceylon from 1868 to 1877, when the material for this important work was gathered. After his return to Tasmania in 1883, he retained a strong […]
Title A field guide to the fishes in freshwaters of Sri Lanka Author Upali S. Amarasinghe About the Book Book has been published by the Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWLC) with the collaboration of the National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA) by filling the gap of a proper field guide to the freshwater […]
Titles 400 Years of Dutch-Sri Lanka Relations : 1602-2002 Author Saman Kelegama & Roshan Madawela About the Book The year 2002 marked 400 years of Dutch – Sri Lanka relations. To mark this significant anniversary, the Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka and the newly formed Sri Lanka – Netherlands Association held a two-day […]
