The Age of Kali, Indian Travels and Encounters  •  William Dalrymple TRAVEL NARRATIVE •  2000 •  PAPER  • 392 PAGES • COMING IN Humorous, insightful and well-informed, Dalrymple's essays portray a complex, difficult India. A journalist stationed in Delhi, he recounts his travels and interviews over the past decade, including memorable encounters with Tamil tigers, Benazir Bhutto and Imran Khan. Recommended reading for any traveler to the Subcontinent. (IDA152, $14.95)
Field Guide to the Mammals of the Indian Subcontinent  •  K. K. Gurung  •  Raj Singh FIELD GUIDE •  1996 •  PAPER  • 140 PAGES • COMING IN Subtitled "Where to Watch Mammals in India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Pakistan," this compact guide to 106 species features color illustrations, tracks, range maps and information about habitats and conservation. With an overview of 23 parks and reserves, including location maps and species lists. (FG33, $41.00)
The Royal Palaces of India  •  George Michell  •  Antonio Martinelli ART & ARCHITECTURE •  1999 •  PAPER  • 232 PAGES • COMING IN An architectural survey of Hindu and Muslim fortresses and royal residences from the 12th century to the days of British colonial rule -- well-informed, comprehensive and handsomely illustrated. It includes not only the Mughal palace complexes of Delhi and Agra but also Hindu complexes of central and southern India. With expert commentary by Mitchell, a noted architectural historian, and 250 exceptional color photographs by Antonio Martinelli. (IDA74, $39.95)