Tibet Volume Editing Committee, ed, History of Discovering China's Mineral Deposits: Tibet Volume, Geological Publishing House, Beijing, October 1996. 76 pp. Illus. 26 cm. ISBN 7-116-02277-5. Chinese-English bilingual edition.

An account of the history and current situation of geological prospecting in the Tibet Autonomous Region, and characteristics of 19 mineral ores and 36 orefields in Tibet as well as the course of finding them and their development. With a "Map of Major Mineral Deposits in the Tibet Autonomous Region."

Du Guangshu, et al, The Skarn and Mineralization Caused by Jet-Flows-Taking Tibet's Gyamatong Polymetallic Deposit as an Example, Sichuan Science and Technology Publishing House, Chengdu, December 1998. 156 pp. Illus. 26 cm. ISBN 7-5364-4107- X.

The Jiamatong polymetallic deposit is the first skarn-type deposit-caused by jet-flows-discovered on the Tibetan Plateau. Detailed introductions to the geological setting of its mineralization, the formation environment, geology of ore deposits and geochemical features of ore-bearing sedimentary rocks, the petrologic characteristics and formation mechanism of bedding skarn, and systematic descriptions of the causes of the jet-flows and patterns of mineralization, providing a typical example of the hot-water mineralization for mineral prospecting on the Tibetan Plateau, breaking through the traditional understanding of the forefathers on the causes of skarn and mineral deposits.

Xie Yingwen, et al, Geochemistry of the Tin Ore Zones in the Hengduan Mountain Area, Geological Publishing House, Beijing, August 1995. 110 pp. Illus. 26 cm. ISBN 7-116-01921-9. Compiled by Chinese Academy of Sciences Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Comprehensive Scientific Investigation Team. Tibetan Plateau Hengduan Mountain Area Scientific Investigation series.

Systematic and comprehensive exposition on the relationship of granitic geology, petrology, petrochemistry, trace elements, geochemistry of rare-earth elements, isotope geologic age studies, isotope geochemistry, and the relationship of the causes and evolution of granite to the mineralization of the tin ores in the ancient Xikang-Yunnan archicontinent, the Ailao Mountain-Jinsha River, Lincang-Zuogong and Luxi-Tengchong tin ore zones, based on the writers long-term field observations and indoor studies.

Chen Qinghua, et al, Petro-geological Features in the Coqen Basin in Tibet, Petroleum University Press, Dongying, September 1999. 248 pp. Illus. 26 cm. ISBN 7-5636-1229-7.

First systematic introduction to the comprehensive research achievements of petrol-geology in the Coqen Basin in Tibet, with the studies on the characteristics of the stratum, deposition and structure as the basis, and the research on oil-gas bearing basins and oil-gas bearing system as the targets. Involves deep-going discussions on the law of oil-gas enrichment of extrusive carbonate rock basins by comprehensively adopting new multi-disciplinary approaches and technologies, and including the analyses on the stratum, deposition, structures, magmatism, new tectonic movements, characteristics of the sluice reservoirs layers, and the conditions for mineralization.

Yu Xuezheng, et al, Geological Studies on the Swelling of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and the Gold Ore Remote Sensing in the Eastern Kunlun Mountain Area, Geological Publishing House, Beijing, November 1999. 119 pp. Illus. 26 cm. ISBN 7-116-02942-7.

Beginning with the studies on the interpretations of remote sensing information, and integrating with the analyses of the rock compositions and structure, the book involves in-depth discussions on the formation, evolution, dynamic process and development trend of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Detailed explanations and demonstrations of the horizontal runnings, tectonic grillages and structural unit division of its parietal mountain chains in the large region by applying remote sensing geological information, showing the modes of actions, differences and mutual relations of the resilience on its different positions. Establishes a complete resilience system by applying the integration of remote sensing and regional rock structure to the differential swells and epigenetic fan-shaped cleavages between the fault blocks of the plateau formed during the past few geological eras. Explains the formation and evolution processes of the plateau by using the records and information on the composition of the rocks, and establishes the modes of the swells of the plateau. Summarizes a series of measures, and the comprehensive remote sensing-rock structural methods of gold ores prospecting. Assesses the mineralization conditions and environments of the gold ores in the eastern (western) Kunlun mountain area by using these methods, and puts forward five important advantageous zones for prospecting large and super-large gold ores, including Kaihuangbei and Machen zones, the former gold ore having been proved in the practical prospecting.

Physical Geography

Peng Buzhuo and Yang Yichou, ed, Physical Geography and Resources of the Mt. Namjagbarwa Area, Science Press, Beijing, August 1996. 387 pp. Illus. 26 cm. ISBN 7-03-005115-7. Alpine Scientific Investigation Series.

Mt. Namjagbarwa in the southeast of the Tibet Autonomous Region, the highest peak in the eastern section of the Himalayas, is the worlds only virgin peak unconquered by human beings among those with a height of above 7'500 meters. Systematically analyses and comprehensively expounds the geological structure, topographic features, quaternary geology, modern and ancient glaciers, mud-rock flows, climate, hydrology, vegetation and soil of the area, laying special stress on analyzing the landscape features, structural patterns and regional differences of the vertical natural zones, and the law of distribution of the landscape types, making a full study of the environmental background value of the area, and discussing its natural resources and their rational development and utilization.

Dong Guangrong, et al, Studies on the Plan for the Prevention and Control of Land Desertification on the Middle Reaches of the Three Rivers in Tibet, China Environmental Science Press, Beijing, October 1996. 161 pp. Illus. 26 cm. ISBN 7-80135-176-2.

Systematically expounds land desertification in the high-altitude area on the roof of the world through comprehensive investigations and studies on the desertification on the middle reaches of the three rivers, and puts forward the prevention-control objectives, methods, measures and plans from the ecological point of view. With two appendices: "Plan and Design of the Comprehensive Control Experimental and Demonstration Zone of the Desertificated Land in Jangdam Area of Xigaze City in Tibet" and "Design of the Ecological Agriculture Experimental and Demonstration Zone of the desertificated grassland in Emagang Area of Namling County in Tibet."

Liu Zhimin, et al, Studies on the Comprehensive Control of Land Desertification on the Middle Reaches of the Three Rivers in Tibet China Environmental Science Press, Beijing, May 1998. 141 pp. Illus. 26 cm. ISBN 7-80135-511-3.

Summarizes the three-year work on the project of the comprehensive control Experimental and Demonstration Zone of the Desertificated Land in Jangdam Area of Xigaze City in Tibet, including control of drifting sands, the construction of the shelterbelt networks of the grasslands, the transformation of low-yield lands, the amelioration of natural grasslands, the construction of lawns, and the introduction and cultivation of cash and other crops. Studies of the vegetation composition characteristics of Jangdam and its neighboring areas and the aeolian landform of the broad valleys in Xigaze.

Chinese Academy of Sciences Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Comprehensive Scientific Investigation Team, ed, Physical Geography of the Karakorum-Kunlun Mountain Area, Science Press, Beijing, February 1999. 190 pp. Illus. 26 cm. ISBN 7-03-006933-1. Tibetan-Qinghai Plateau Karakorum-Kunlun Mountain Area Scientific Investigation Series.

Comprehensively describes the natural history and basic natural features of the Karakorum- Kunlun Mountain Area, laying special stress on its main landscape and ecological types on the basis of the analyses of the key physiographic elements. Divides the structural types of the vertical natural zones, reveals the law of the large and medium-scale regional differentiation, puts forward comprehensive natural division program of the area under review, discusses some important problems on the natural geographic boundaries, and expounds the basic characteristics of each regional unit.

Zhang Rongzu, et al, Physical Geography of the Hengduan Mountain Area, Science Press, Beijing, February 1997. 151 pp. Illus. 26 cm. ISBN 7-03-005572-1. Compiled by Chinese Academy of Sciences Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Comprehensive Scientific Investigation Team. Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Hengduan Mountain Area Scientific Investigation Series.

Comprehensive and systematic descriptions of the physical geography of the Hengduan Mountain Area based on years of field observations, and the references, analyses and studies on the existing relevant works. Nine chapters, including a general introduction to the physical geography of the area, and the descriptions of its topography, climate, rivers and lakes, vegetation, animals, soil, and physical geographic divisions.

Chinese Academy of Sciences Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Comprehensive Observation and Research Station, ed, Annual Report of the Observations and Studies (3), Lanzhou University Press, Lanzhou, March 1996. 102 pp. Illus. 26 cm. ISBN 7-311-00992-8.

13 theses on some of the research achievements since 1990, including the changes of the frozen soil environment, the recent frozen soil changes, periglacial actions, loess deposition, the heat balance and spectroradio of the typical underlying surfaces, rock-soil cold slacking mechanism, the interactions of desertification and frozen soil, and the features of the organic matters of the gyittja.

Yang Yichou, ed, The Magical Yarlungzangbo Grand Canyon, Petrel Publishing House, Zhengzhou, December 1997. 332 pp. Color photos. 26 cm. ISBN 7-5350-1699-5. Hardcover.

A popular science reading of a comprehensive introduction to the Yarlungzangbo Grand Canyon with excellent pictures and accompanying essays. Includes several chapters: Magical Mountains and Rivers, Investigation in the Grand Canyon, in the Geologic Age, Magnificent Modern Glaciers, the Water Vapor Channels of Rare Scales, Complete Vertical Natural Zones, Natural Paradise of Wild Animals, Colorful Plant Kingdom, Spectacular Fungus World, Unique Canyon Culture, and Future of the Grand Canyon. With profiles of the main authors.

Potala Editorial Board, Potala: Scientific Investigation in the Grand Canyon (99-4), New Star Publishers, Beijing, 1999. 61 pp. Color illus. 21 cm. ISBN 7-80148-246-8.

Eight articles: including "Scientific Explorations in the 'Canyon of Death,'" "Search for the Last Mysterious Place of the Century, the Yarlungzangbo Grand Canyon," "Yarlungzangbo-the Greatest of the World's Four Famous Canyons," "Ecological Protection for the Yarlungzangbo Canyon," and "Tourist Resources of the World's First Grand Canyon."

Chinese Academy of Sciences Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Comprehensive Scientific Investigation Team, ed, A Collection of Theses from the Symposiums on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and Global Changes, China Meteorological Press, Beijing, May 1995. 285 pp. Illus. 26 cm. ISBN 7-5029-1957-0. The Resources, Environment and Development of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.

The China Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Research Society held two academic symposiums on "The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and Global Changes" from April 29 to May 6, 1993 in Chengdu and from May 24 to 26, 1994 in Beijing, approaching the following subjects: the relationship of the Plateau with the ancient environment and global changes; the effects of the swells on the Tibetan Plateau on the globe, especially on the Northern Hemisphere, the relations of the formation of the Eastern Asian monsoon with the formation and evolution of the neighboring deserts and the natural disasters; the modern environmental features and development trend of the Plateau; and also the responsive modes of the plateau ecological system to the global changes. 36 theses, including "A Few Questions on the Strategies for Tibet's Economic and Social Development," "The Strategic Significance, Prospects and Measures for the Development of the Qaidam Basin in Qinghai Province," and the "Relationship Between the Formation and Evolution of Chinese Deserts and the Swelling of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau."

Chinese Academy of Sciences Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Comprehensive Scientific Investigation Team, ed, Glaciers in the Hengduan Mountains, Science Press, Beijing, June 1996. 282 pp. Illus. 26 cm. ISBN 7-03-004947-0. Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Hengduan Mountains Scientific Investigation Series.

Records of the achievements of field investigation and observation, at designated spots, of the glaciers, frozen earth, snow and sites of ancient glaciers in the Hengduan Mountains in the four years starting from 1981. Ten chapters, covering the conditions for the growth of modern glaciers in the Hengduan Mountains, their physical nature, the hydrological characteristics of the glaciers, the forecast of the changes of the glaciers, snow disasters and their prevention and control, the site of the glacial role and environment of the Quaternary period, glacial erosion and landform, glacial deposit and environment, and permafrost and periglacial landform. With the appendices: "The Climate Characteristics of Gongga Mountain," and "Map of Glaciers of Kongga Mountain and Its Landform Expression Way."

Su Zhen, et al, Glaciers and the Environment of the Karakorum-Kunlun Mountain Area, Science Press, Beijing, June 1998. 215 pp. Illus. 26 cm. ISBN 7-03-006351-1. Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Karakorum-Kunlu Mountain Area Scientific Investigation Series.

In accordance with the precious data gathered during the investigation of glaciers in the Karakorum-Kunlun mountain area in 1987-1992, and with reference to the domestic and international documents on glaciers on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the book expounds the conditions for the growth of glaciers, the number and distribution of glaciers, water and heat characteristics, physical and chemical nature, the changes of glaciers, hydrological characteristics, water resources of glaciers, floods of ice lakes and mud-rock flows in the area; and discusses the sites of glaciers of the Quaternary period, the division of ice periods, the contrast of alignment, relationship between the growth of ancient glaciers and the rise of the plateau, changes of the environment, permafrost and the periglacial environment.

Qin Dahe, et al, Glaciers and the Ecological Environment of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, China Tibetology Press, Beijing, March 1999. 227 pp. Illus. 20 cm. ISBN 7-80057-368-0. Environment and Development of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Series.

A brief introduction to the characteristics of modern glaciers, the relationship between glaciers and the environmental and climatic changes, the relationship between glaciers and mankind, and the relationship between ice and snow resources and the development of agriculture, forestry and animal husbandry. Meanwhile, it also suggests developing glacier tourism, and puts forward coping measures for preventing ice and snow disasters so as to protect the environment for mankind survival and realize the sustainable development of the economy.

Qin Dahe, ed, Maps of the Glacial Resources of the Himalayas, Science Press, June 1999. 91×59.5 cm. ISBN 7-03-007728-8

Seven resource maps reflecting in detail the spatial distribution of modern glaciers in the Himalayas and display modern glaciers, topography and landform of the Himalayas and the neighboring intermontane areas.

Zhang Wenjing, 20,000 Li on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, Henan Science and Technology Publishing House, Zhengzhou, May 1998. 275 pp. Illus. 18 cm. ISBN 7-5349-1840-5. China Scientific Expedition Series.

The author's experience and impressions of the investigation tour to Tibet with the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Glacier Survey Team in 1975. With a great number of pictures taken during the expedition.

Bioscience

Li Wenhua and Zhou Xingmin, ed, The Ecological System and Optimal Utilization Modes of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, Guangdong Science and Technology Press, Guangzhou, February 1998. 422 pp. Illus. 26 cm. ISBN 7-5359-1945-6. Hardcover. Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Studies Series.

Comprehensive and deep-going expositions on the natural eco-environment features, the structure and evolution of the ecological system, the biological output and the optimal modes of the sustained utilization of the ecological system of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau in China, based on a great quantity of data from the on-the-spot investigation. Scientific analyses and assessments of the plateau's natural environment factors, such as the air, illumination, temperature and glaciers, and the ecological resources, such as the forests, marshy grasslands, and the animal and plant communities.

Chen Fubin and Luo Ji, ed, Studies on the Alpine Eco-Environment of the Gongga Mountain (Second Volume), China Me teorological Press, Beijing, May 1998. 170 pp. Illus. 26 cm. ISBN 7-5029 -2499-X. China Eco-system Studies Network Series.

The second volume of the achievements of the Gongga Mountain Alpine Eco-system Observation and Experiment Station of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, including 18 theses on the forest ecology (mainly orohylile ecology), frost zone, environmental background, resource utilization and protection of the mountain area. With catalogues of the Gongga Mountain research documents and the latest works of the Gongga Mountain Station.

Shi Zhixian and Zhang Jinxia, Analytical Chemistry of the Biological Resources of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, Science Press, Beijing, August 1996. 226 pp. Illus. 20 cm. ISBN 7-03-005121-1. Hardcover

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An introduction to the series of new achievements obtained by the author by adopting new analytical methods and technologies in his studies on the development and application of the biological resources of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, including both the chemical compositions and contents of the resources, and the selection and application of the analytical methods. Also introduces the compositions and contents of the animal and plant resources, especially those of the medicinal animals and plants in plant oil extract, amino acid, vitamins, delspray, protein and enzyme. With two appendixes, including the "Chemical Compositions of Lilac and Azalea Volatile Oil."

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Chinese Academy of Sciences Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Comprehensive Scientific Investigation Team, ed, Paleobiology of the Karakorum-Kunlun Mountain Area, Science Press, Beijing, April 1998. 365 pp. Illus. 26 cm. ISBN 7-03-006007-5. Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Karakorum-Kunlun Mountain Area Scientific Investigation Series.

15 theses on the stratum and the animal and plant life of the past geological periods in the Karakorum-Kunlun Mountain Area, including the fossils of the animals and plants of a total of 296 genera and 510 species (including four new genera and 60 new species) of the Paleozoic and Mesozoic periods, such as corals and brachipods, covering discussions on the times of the stratum, biological compositions and biogeography.

Yao Peiyi, Biopaleogeography of the Northern Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, Geological Publishing House, Beijing, June 1999. 97 pp. Illus. 26 cm. ISBN 7-116-02806-4.

A wide collection and comprehensive analysis of the stratigraphic paleontology materials from the northern Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and its neighboring areas since the Paleozoic Era. Establishes the large axonia paleogeographic zone-a new first-grade biogeographic zone. Explicitly puts forward the idea that the Cambrian-Ordovician period terrane of the southern North Mountain in Gansu is affined to the Tarim and Yangtze plates. Comes forth with the important discovery, through biopaleogeographic studies, that the plates on which the large northern biological zone was situated on the northern Qinghai-Tibet Plateau had underthrusted southward before the late Permian Era. Also discusses the swelling speed and mode of the Kunlun, Qilian and some other mountains since the Mesozoic Era.

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Chinese Academy of Sciences Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Comprehensive Scientific Investigation Team, ed, Fungi in the Hengduan Mountains, Science Press, Beijing, August 1996. 598 pp. Illus. 26 cm. ISBN 7-03-005067-3. Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Hengduan Mountains Scientific Investigation Series.

Introduces fungi of 81 families, 353 genera and 1,830 species sorted out and identified from among the large number of fungus samples and data collected in the investigation in the Hengduan Mountains. Many of them are new species found for the first time in no-man's land.

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Xu Fengxiang and Zheng Weilie, Wild Flora in Tibet, China Travel and Tourism Press, Beijing, 1999. 120 pp. Illus. 25×26 cm. ISBN 7-5032-1605-0. Hardcover. Chinese-English bilingual edition.

An album of color pictures, introducing 184 species of wild flowers and plants in eight different ecological zones, namely, semi-arid plateau and alpine zone, semi-arid and semi-humid river valley zone, semi-humid alpine and plateau zone, humid alpine zone, upland temperate forest zone, upland warm-temperate forest zone, upland subtropical forest zone and upland tropical forest zone.

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Chinese Academy of Sciences Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Comprehensive Scientific Investigation Team, ed (chief eds Zhao Ermi and Yang Datong), Amphibians and Reptiles in the Hengduan Mountains, Science Press, Beijing, February 1997. 303 pp. Illus. 26 cm. ISBN 7-03-005512-8. Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Hengduan Mountains Scientific Investigation Series

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Three orders, 11 families, 26 genera and 81 species of amphibians, and two orders, 14 families, 53 genera and 117 species of repiles found in the Hengduan Mountains, with description of each species morphological characteristics, biological data, geographical distribution and economic value, and a tentative inference to the formation and evolution of the natural conditions in the area.

Chinese Academy of Sciences Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Comprehensive Scientific Investigation Team, ed (chief ed Tang Chanzhu), Avifauna in the Hengduan Mountains, Science Press, Beijing, January 1996. 546 pp. Illus. 26 cm. ISBN 7-03-004561-0. Qinghai_ Tibet Plateau Hengduan Mountains Scientific Investigation Series.

Nineteen orders, 61 families and 585 species as well as 55 sub-species of birds found in the Hengduan Mountains, with detailed description of each species form, ecological characteristics and distribution based on real specimen and field observation. On the basis of the study, classification is made and economic value is discussed along with a general description of the natural environment, brief history of the studies, geographical distribution and zonal systems. Featuring a systematic study of regional division, origin and resources of birds in the Hengduan Mountains.

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Chinese Academy of Sciences Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Comprehensive Scientific Investigation Team, ed, Insects in the Karakorum and Kunlun Mountains, Science Press, Beijing, February 1996. 349 pp. Illus. 26 cm. ISBN 7-03-004740-0. Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Karakorum-Kunlun Mountains Area Scientific Investigation Series.

A systematic summary of investigation on insect regional division in the Karakorum, Kunlun and Hohxil Mountains in 1987-1990: 12 orders, 92 families, 397 genera and 741 species of insects, in addition to 13 families, 16 genera and 16 species of Acari, 7 families, 8 genera and 22 species of Araneida, and 1 family, 1 genus and 1 species of Cladocera, totalling 3 classes, 15 orders, 113 families, 422 genera and 780 species of the Arthropoda, of which there are 3 new genera, 106 new species and 49 new recordings. With a general introduction to the characteristics of the regional division, composition as well as evolution of insects in this region.

Cai Liyun, et al, Fleas on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, Shaanxi Science and Technology Press, Xi'an, May 1997. 364 pp. Illus. 26 cm. ISBN 7-5369-2683-9. Hardcover.

A long-term investigation, conducted from 1954 to 1995, has verified 7 families, 48 genera and 204 species and sub-species of fleas on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Two parts: Classification of Fleas and Regional Division of Fleas. The part on classification includes major documents, collection data, features of differentiation, shape and geographical distribution of each species. With 651 pictures indicating the major characteristics of each species. The part on regional division of fleas discusses the physical geography and composition of regional division of fleas on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau as well as relations between the regional division of fleas and the regional division of their hosts.