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Anand Mulloo |
Voices of the Indian Diaspora |
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| Written in an easy readable style and shorn of academic jargon, Voices of the Indian Diaspora is a contemporary effort at understanding overseas Indians. It is honest, compelling, thought provoking and substantial. |
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Ferd Mahler |
Under the Painted Eyes: A Story of Nepal |
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| The three novels of "Under The Painted Eyes" are set in the shadow of the
great Himalayan Mountains and against the background tapestry of Nepal's
fascinating history and rich culture. Fictional and historical characters live,
love, fight and worship under the watching eyes of the Adi Buddha, which are
painted on the torans of the Swayambhunath and the Bodnath and other ancient
temples. The novels tell of romance and love over the centuries and the
happiness and tragedy they bring.... |
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Cat Bordhi |
Treasure Forest: Winner Of The Nautilus Award For Best Young Adult Fiction, 2004 |
$15.99 $11.99 |
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| "How can you retrieve a treasure from the bottom of a pond without disturbing the water?" This is the challenge left for Ben by his Grandma Daphne, who has just died in the mysterious forest near her home. The author, Cat Bordhi, narrates how Ben and his sister Sara convince their reluctant parents to move there, in spite of the fierce hermit who lives beyond the swamp.
Ben and Sara learn the deepest truths of the forest while their parents’ worst fears seem to be realized. A... |
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Peter Matthiessen |
The Snow Leopard |
$28.00 $21.00 |
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| When Matthiessen went to Nepal to study the Himalayan blue sheep and, possibly, to glimpse the rare and beautiful snow leopard, he undertook his five-week trek as winter snows were sweeping into the high passes. This is a radiant and deeply moving account of a "true pilgrimage, a journey of the heart."
In the autumn of 1973, the writer Peter Matthiessen set out in the company of zoologist George Schaller on a hike that would take them 250 miles into the heart of the Himalayan region of Dolpo,... |
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Prince Michael |
The Rani of Jhansi |
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| A fictional account of the life of Lakshmibai, the heroic warrior-queen, The Rani of Jhansi vibrantly portrays one of the bravest women in Indian history. Along with the throne, Lakshmibai inherits steep challenges—she becomes a widow to a deceased king and mother to an adopted heir. Her brother-in-law aggressively contends her right to the throne, and the ominous presence of the British spells uncertainty for Jhansi’s future. Meanwhile, war clouds gather as several states prepare... |
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John E. Coleman |
The Quiet Mind |
$62.99 $47.24 |
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| The Quiet Mind is a classic (and true) story of a spiritual odyssey. John Coleman, a CIA agent in Asia in the 1950's, is forced to resign when his cover is blown. He embarks on a vigorous pursuit of a different sort: a quest for spiritual truth. Coleman travels through India, Burma, Japan and Thailand and encounters such legendary teachers as Krishnamurti, Maharishi, D.T. Suzuki and Sayagyi U Ba Khin. His search for peace of mind and liberating insights comes to fruition in Yangon... |
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Dom Moraes |
The Open Eyes |
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| In this entertaining and witty mix of history, diary and the ramifications of the modern age the story of the land of Karnataka is told through the eyes of many people. Following the paths gazed by these eyes, Mores's personal experiences bring out the feel and smell of the place, but more, the hope.
Dom begins in the dense woods roamed by wild tigers and panthers. He begins with a little native boy whose large eyes open and see his changing country with mild curiosity and at times... |
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Robin Sharma |
The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari |
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| The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari is the story of Julian Mantle, a superstar lawyer whose out-of-balance lifestyle leads him to an almost fatal heart attack in a packed courtroom. His physical collapse brings on a spiritual crisis that forces him to confront the condition of his life and seek answers to life’s most important questions. Hoping to find happiness and fulfilment, he embarks upon an extraordinary odyssey to an ancient culture, where he discovers a powerful system to release the... |
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Banerjee Divakaruni |
The Mirror of Fire and Dreaming |
$18.49 $13.87 |
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| Anand is ecstatic at his new-found responsibility as Keeper of the Conch in the The Silver Valley, and with his dear friend Nisha, and their beloved teacher Abhaydatta is back again venturing on a new adventurous journey into the world of mystery and fantasy, a world of royal beauty and splendour, and a world of suspense and action.
In this second novel of the Brotherhood trilogy, the master storyteller takes us from the pristine beauty of Himalayas to the world of an ancient kingdom... |
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Meera Uberoi |
The Mahabharata |
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| A modern retelling of an ancient tale of power, love, duty and revenge.To Indians, the Mahabharata is not merely a story of the power struggle between princes divided on the issue of inheritance. It is representative of human nature and of life itself, for woven into the elaborate narrative of a heroic tale are writings on ethics, law, philosophy, history, geography, statecraft and religion. Meera Uberoi has retold this epic tale of love and hatred, joy and sorrow, pride and endurance, with... |
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Manhardeep Singh Ahluwalia |
The Journey of the Unknown Path |
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| Life is an unknown, mysterious journey that offers us diverse experiences. These experiences mould our personalities and our outlook to life. In the course of life, our experiences can be good or bad. While good experiences give us a sense of comfort, it is the 'bad' experiences that truly teach us truths about life. Some of us become strong after facing such 'bad' experiences while others simply give up.The author has beautifully described Rama’s journey through a dark, unknown forest... |
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Pyhllis Granoff |
The Clever Adulteress and Other Stories: A Treasury of Jain Literature |
$14.95 $11.21 |
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| The stories in this collection span almost one thousand years of story-telling in India. Most originate in North India and all were written by Jain monks for the edification and amusement of the faithful. The treasures of India's heritage of story-telling are known to us today mainly from these Jain stories which have been carefully preserved through the years. The Stories in The Clever Adulteress have been translated by a renowned group of scholars from India, North America and Europe. Each... |
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Captan W. Hollings |
The Baital pachisi |
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| These immortal tales of chivalry and skullduggery, wisdom and foolishness, honesty and deceit, are about Baital, a mythical wraith like figure accrediated with supernatural powers, and King Vikramaditya whose wisdom is matched only by King Solomon of the Biblical fame. |
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Smita Jhavar |
Stolen Sunshine |
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| Set in the pre-independence and post-independence scenarios and spanning three generations, "Stolen Sunshine" delves into the delicate interpersonal relationships in a typical, traditional Marwari family; and each girl's individual reaction to the same situation.
The book spreads into 13 chapters presenting a well-knitted plot. The treatment to the subject is superb and there is continuous flow of events.
About the Author:
Smita Jhavar is currently Director, Bhartiya Vidhya Bhawan's... |
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Hermann Hesse |
Siddhartha |
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| Siddhartha is the iconic novel of the sixties beat author Herman Hesse. An absolute must read for both spiritual seekers and non-seekers.Siddhartha's life takes him on a journey toward enlightenment. A fire with youthful idealism, the Brahmin joins a group of ascetics, fasting and living without possessions. Meeting Gotama the Buddha, he comes to feel this is not the right path, though he also declines joining the Buddha's followers. He reenters the world, hoping to learn of his own nature, but... |
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Christine Devin |
Shakuntala or The Ring of Remembrance |
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| This adaptation of the masterpiece by Kalidasa is told in simple language. It is a moving and poetic love story seen from the inner perspective of the protagonists themselves. Notes on Kalidasa are provided, as well as a comparison with the Shakuntala of the Mahabharata. Important comments by Sri Aurobindo on Kalidasa have been reproduced. |
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Stephen Knapp |
Search For Destiny : A Spiritual Adventure in the Himalayas |
$25.49 $19.12 |
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| This is a highly mystical and spiritual adventure for
those who prefer their metaphysical insights, realizations, and learning to come
through light reading, stories, and descriptions of experiences. This story
relates a man's quest for Truth and shows his journey from a state of confusion
to one of the highest levels of enlightenment and self-empowerment. It is a book
that will take you to other worlds and unlimited realms.
Deep within the mystical and spiritual practices of
India... |
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R.P. Singh |
Sawai Man Singh II of Jaipur Life and Legend |
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| "Sawai Man Singh II of Jaipur: Life and Legend" is the story of how fate catapulted Kanwar Mor Mukut Singh of Isarda to the throne of Jaipur, a state that he ruled as Sawai Man Singh II for 27 years before its merger with independent India. From being a ruler to serving as India's ambassador in Spain, he lived through a period of Indian history marked with glory and upheavals. Flamboyant, debonair and elegant, he had two overriding passions-polo and his third wife, Maharani Gayatri Devi. His... |
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Gita Mehta |
River Sutra |
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Gunabhiram Barua |
Ramnabami - Natak: The Story of Ram and Nabami |
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| Gunabhiram Barua’s Ramnabami-Natak, written in 1857, revolves around the tragic story of a young widow, Nabami, and her lover, Ramchandra. The first modern Assamese play on a secular theme, it presents a bold redefinition of consensual marriage while strongly advocating widow remarriage.
Translated into English for the first time, Ramnabami-Natak mounts a severe critique on the moral guardians of society and makes interesting references to certain social mores and beliefs in... |
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Siofra O'Donovan |
Pema and the Yak |
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| Pema and the Yak is the fascinating story of a journey through the
Himalaya along the Indo-Tibetan border into the heart of Tibet in Exile.
Encounters with oracels, lamas, ex-political prisoners, Tibetan doctors, DJs,
nomads, guerilla fighters, painters, poets, missionaries and Himalayan
royalty paint a vibrant picture of Tibetans living in exile today.
About the Author:
Siofra O'Donovan was born in Dublin and educated at University College Dublin
and the... |
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Firoz A Shaikh |
Partition A Human Tragedy: A Critical Study of Novels on Partition of Indian Subcontinent |
$48.49 $36.37 |
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| The book presents an exhaustive study of the Indian English novels written on the theme of the partition of the Indian subcontinent that took place in 1947. It throws light and analyses objectively the causes and effects of the fateful decision of the partition rendered millions homeless and forced them to migrate and an equal number to face horrible atrocities, arsons, abductions, rapes and unforeseen violence.
The selected authors are Indians and their selected novels are written and... |
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Sanyay Grover |
Nine days to Nirvana |
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| Nine days to Nirvana is not a novel to provide escape. It is a book to stir your soul and arouse the imagination. It is not bland philosophy or spirituality, but the exudation of life. This story of 23-year-old Upasana's journey into the body, mind and soul of mankind begins from a cool head and ends in a warm heart after passing through labyrinths of mystery and suicide, adultery and heartbreak, tears and smiles. In between lie values of pettiness and peaks of grandeur, cats with... |
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Lisa Alber |
Mysteries in the Mist |
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| About the Book:Mist has settled over Lisfenora village, bringing with it tales of a predatory faery called Grey Man. When a teenage boy dies in Danny’s arms, he finds himself pursuing his own grey man, a killer who becomes more elusive the closer Danny gets to the truth. A mysterious hermit jewelry maker, a mute woman on a quest to reconcile a past murder, and a dog turned hero join Merrit and Danny in the next installment of the County Clare mysteries.Reviews:“A worthy successor to... |
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Terry Newland |
Mind is a Myth |
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| Disquieting Conversations with the Man Called "U.G. Krishnamurti". This is the story of a man who had it all--looks, wealth, culture, fame, travel, career--and gave it all up to find for himself the answer to his burning question, "Is there actually anything like freedom, enlightenment or liberation behind all the abstractions the religions have thrown at us?" He never got an answer. The book introduces you to the unknown truths of life. |
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