-------- Original Message -------- Subject: East Timorese atlases. Date: Sun, 16 Nov 2003 19:55:51 +1100 From: Brendan Whyte <[log in to unmask]> 1) A very nice new atlas of East Timor is now available (in Portuguese). Lovely maps with text. It can be bought in Dili itself, or from the publishers in Lisbon. For details: go to http://www.lidel.pt <http://www.lidel.pt/> click the rotating "online " sign, then click "edicoes" in the top left corner of screen, then click "portuges timor", second on the list that appears then click "novidades" or "portugues timor" (they both go to the same list). You get a list of books on East Timor. The top two are an atlas of East Timor, hardback and paperback editions. I'd recommend the hardback as the softback is likely to break easily due to the number and weight of the pages. email [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> ph (351-21)317-3251 Atlas de Timor Leste (pb) ISBN 972-757-225-1 ¬25; (hb) ISBN 972-757-256-1 ¬60 2) It appears the Australian govt aid agency AUSAID helped the East Timorese Ministry of Ag & Fish's Agriculture and Land Use GIS Unit to pay for/produce an A3 1:1M thematic atlas of E.Timor using probably more reliable data than the above atlas. The atlas included maps on: soil taxonomy agroclimatic zones annual rainfall average daily temp: max average daily temp: min demography drought hazard elevation food security in february forest status geological formation landuse primary crops grown at suco (ie small admin unit) level etc I have enquired at AUSAID for more info, and they said: >the ALGIS unit of the East Timor Department >of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry did print a short run of an atlas in >the past at a cost of US$30 per copy. When they've been asked to provide a >second print run this request has been refused due to the cost. >However, it might be possible that they will run further copies if the job >is large enough. Could you give us an indication of how many copies you >would like and whether you are happy with the price and we will forward >your request to the Department. Can anyone (individuals and institutions) interested in purchasing a copy at say US$30 (plus postage) please let me know, and we can see if the East Timorese will deign to reprint it. No money need be stumped up now, I just want to know who would purchase it if it would become available at this price. Feel free to pass this on to anyone else who may be interested, and I'll collate all replies. Dr Brendan Whyte School of Anthropology, Geography and Environmental Studies (SAGES) University of Melbourne Vic 3010 AUSTRALIA ph 61-3-8344 6338/6339 fx 61-3-8344 4972