Exoticorum libri decem Exoticorum libri decem Exoticorum libri decem ("Ten books of exotic life forms") is an illustrated zoological and botanical compendium in Latin, published at Leiden in 1605 by Charles de l'Écluse. On the title page the author's name appears in its well-known Latin form Carolus Clusius. The full title is: "Exoticorum libri decem, quibus animalium, plantarum, aromatum, aliorumque peregrinorum fructuum historiae describuntur" ("Ten books of exotica: the history and uses of animals, plants, aromatics and other natural products from distant lands"). Clusius was not only an original biologist but also a remarkable linguist. He became well known as a translator and
Prodyut Kumar Deka Prodyut Kumar Deka Prodyut Kumar Deka (born 18 April 1978) is an Indian film director and author residing in Assam, India. His films include Dhunia Tirutabur, Samiran Barua Ahi Ase, Surjasta and Borosi. He turned to writing fiction gradually from 2016-17. His first novel "Ambari" based on the Ambari Archeological site in Guwahati, is published by Educreation Publishing in 2017. He made his debut as scriptwriter and director with the critically acclaimed Assamese film Dhunia Tirutabur (Beautiful Woman),on the backdrop of a lost artiste in 2010. His other films include Surjasta (A Sunset), on the subject of child negligence and