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INCREDIBLE INDIA -- ARRESTED MOVEMENT
: Sculpture & Painting
[Kapila Vatsyayan]
Movement is the beginning of life in the natural and human world. For millennia, since pre-historic times, man has endeavoured to capture this awareness of movement in line and colour, clay, stone and metal. Over a period of many centuries in all parts of India, there has been an overwhelming preoccupation with arrested movement. The dancer tries to achieve a still sculptural pose, seemingly frozen while the sculptor arrests the dynamics of kinetics and yet the sculptural figure appears as if it will move any moment and fly out of the stone. With lucid style and stunning precision, this enticing monograph embodies the residual essence of fundamental research, couched in a flowing, communicative language for the lay reader. The monograph provides a glimpse into this vast canvas of the Indian sculptural and pictorial tradition.
{
108pp,
230x230mm,
July 2007;
HB,
£19.95,
8183280668:9788183280662
, Wisdom Tree
} |
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INCREDIBLE INDIA -- CLASSICAL DANCE
[Sonal Mansingh]
Dance in India has been deemed sacred because of its innate capacity to visualise and actualise the deepest philosophical concepts through gestures, movements and the art of suggestion. Immediate collective transcendence is possible only through dance when the dancer disappears and melts away in the dance and when the audience is transported to the realm of 'rasa srishti', the pure aesthetic delight. Any attempt to transcribe and describe dance through words is bound to remain incomplete as dance is a visual art. In India it has sat atop a pyramid of various art forms which have had an oral and written history. As dance in India freely uses literary and poetic works taken from all vernacular languages, its repertory is rich beyond imagination. Vocal and instrumental music provides a constant accompaniment to translate ideas contained in these literary texts. Profusion of intricately carved sculptures on temple-walls have kept the forms alive even through dark periods of unsympathetic foreign rule. Dance has inspired a wealth of stone, metal and wood carvings, frescoes, murals and miniature paintings as well as textiles reflecting a panorama of dance movements. Special ornaments in gold, ruby, emerald, diamond or silver used by dancers have had a tradition of being crafted by hand. The art of decorating hair with different kinds of arrangements of flowers and fragrant leaves according to seasonal availability and suitability was specially taught as an additional accomplishment of a dancer. This book points at many such ideas and urges the reader to take a plunge in the ocean of ambrosial knowledge, which is called 'natya vidya'.
{
102pp,
230x230mm,
July 2007;
HB,
£19.95,
8183280676:9788183280679
, Wisdom Tree
} |
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INCREDIBLE INDIA -- CLASSICAL MUSIC
[Debu Chaudhuri]
Indian music is vast like an ocean, so deep that its depths can hardly be fathomed. It is said that the unique beauty of Indian music lies between the notes, where each note takes on a new life, turning into a stepping stone to reach its ultimate source god. This book is an attempt to inspire interest and fascination on this enriching subject. Important aspects of Hindustani and Carnatic music have been discussed in a candid and unpretentious style, provoking the reader to delve deep into unravelling the mystery and magic that underlie the essence of music.
{
106pp,
230x230mm,
July 2007;
HB,
£19.95,
8183280684:9788183280686
, Wisdom Tree
} |
 |
INCREDIBLE INDIA -- CRAFTING NATURE
[Jaya Jaitly]
The history of India's crafts is a story of humankind's engagement with Nature. Creative hands turned rock into objects of divinity, minerals into lamps to worship them, plants into woven textures to wear and waste materials into beautiful objects of everyday utility. To honour Nature is to honour its creator and to mould objects by hand is a mode of worship. The Indian crafts practitioner is therefore the greatest conservationist who craves to live in harmony with his environment. The plea to address issues of 'ecology' and 'environmental' degradation' was born out of the minds of those who saw with horror the ravages of an over-industrialised society. This book is a response to such a plea and seeks to highlight the extraordinary, creative and peaceful relationship between the craftsperson and the environment. It also seeks to emphasise the need to respect it and cherish it, both for art's sake and for the protection of Nature's bounty. Jaya Jaitly, the author, describes the environment surrounding the major and minor crafts of India, offering a wealth of information to art, craft and Nature lovers.
{
102pp,
230x230mm,
July 2007;
HB,
£19.95,
8183280706:9788183280709
, Wisdom Tree
} |
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INCREDIBLE INDIA -- CUISINES
[Pushpesh Pant]
'Cuisines' of India is an introduction, an invitation, to the resplendent realm of foods and flavours of this sub-continent. It strives to unveil and showcase the classic as well as creative innovations from different 'food zones' illustrative of the synthesising genius of the Indian people. The concept of 'rasa' (literally meaning essence) is common to the domains of arts and gastronomy. This delicious exploration of incredible India is inspired by the realisation that the culinary heritage of this vast and varied land is as priceless as its literature, music, dance and majestic monuments.
{
100pp,
230x230mm,
July 2007;
HB,
£19.95,
8183280722:9788183280723
, Wisdom Tree
} |
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INCREDIBLE INDIA -- FAIRS & FESTIVALS
[Uma Vasudev]
In India, the landscape is primarily of celebration. Barely does one festival end to commemorate the seasons, when another follows to honour a god, a prophet or a saint. The festivals of India embody the face and voice of this ancient tradition and their variety and the expression of the creativity of its people. It is in its festivals that the country finds its many faces, its innumerable forms, its kaleidoscopic colours, and innovative spirit and yet within that there runs the defining commonality that says emphatically: this is India. What comes out of this cultural cauldron is still the commonality that manages to let so many cultural, religious and racial differences live and find their own individual path to commemorate a racial, mythological and historical memory as well as celebrate a cultural continuity. This book takes the reader through the unique blend of cultural strands that weave the magic of this land.
{
102pp,
230x230mm,
July 2007;
HB,
£19.95,
8183280749:9788183280747
, Wisdom Tree
} |
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INCREDIBLE INDIA -- LIFE & LANDSCAPES
[H Y Sharada Prasad]
From the dawn of history India has fascinated the rest of the world. People from far-away lands have crossed the seas, traversed the world's highest mountain ranges, and trudged through dense forests and parched deserts to partake of its wealth and wisdom. It is significant that India is the only country after which a whole ocean has been named. This little book describes how India's body and soul have been shaped by the mighty Himalayas, by that unique meteorological phenomenon called the -- monsoon, by its long sea-coast, and by its great rivers, forests and deserts. It explains the origins of the name -- India, describes its epics and folklore, portrays the remarkable cultural, racial, religious, social and linguistic diversity which constitutes Indian unity, and explains the efforts India is making to conserve its natural and cultural wealth.
{
102pp,
230x230mm,
July 2007;
HB,
£19.95,
8183280692:9788183280693
, Wisdom Tree
} |
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INCREDIBLE INDIA -- MONUMENTS
[Himanshu Prabha Ray]
The book locates monuments in their social and cultural context and views them as religious architecture. The shrine was not only a place of ritual, but also a centre for religious festivities and discourses on ethics and moral values. The temple or the mosque thus evolved as a crucial link between the ruling elite and the community and through its wider network extended the religious domain beyond political frontiers. With the establishment of colonial rule in South Asia during the 19th and 20th centuries, the relationship between the shrine and its community was radically transformed. This book takes the reader through the gradual metamorphosis in the character of religious sites from being culturally pluralistic to a monotheistic religious identity. This interesting book highlights the genesis of the multi-religious identity of monuments in India.
{
102pp,
230x230mm,
July 2007;
HB,
£19.95,
8183280730:9788183280730
, Wisdom Tree
} |
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INCREDIBLE INDIA -- TRADITIONAL THEATRES
[H S Shiva Prakash]
Varied forms of living traditional theatres constitute the most important part of India's living heritage. The present book is an attempt to present the most vibrant forms of traditional theatres from different parts and languages of India, past and present. There is special emphasis on the kinship of popular theatres with rituals and medieval Indian devotional movement. One of the forms it speaks about is being introduced for the first time in English. Written by a well-known contemporary playwright, this comprehensive book gives a fascinating account of one of the most colourful and living theatre traditions of the world.
{
102pp,
230x230mm,
July 2007;
HB,
£19.95,
8183280757:9788183280754
, Wisdom Tree
} |
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INCREDIBLE INDIA -- TRADITIONS & RITUALS
[Muthusamy Varadarajan]
Jawaharlal Nehru saw 'culture' as the ability to understand the other person's point of view. So far as rituals and traditions go, such understanding should recall ages bygone, recapture memories preserved and comprehend practices handed down the generations. Why were certain rituals prescribed and practiced, how traditions were born and nurtured, why do they not survive wholly today, if at all -- these are queries that are answered in this book. The world has become a global village. However, our own villages where rituals and traditions originated and were initially practiced (and from where they were handed down) have withered or are withering away, if only from this perspective. Reassuringly though, interest is reviving even in our brethren living abroad as well as in our towns and cities; all of a sudden they seek their 'roots', and, more importantly, are frenetic in their wish that their own young ones get reconnected to their ancestors' land and its mores. This book may satisfy their curiosity.
{
104pp,
230x230mm,
July 2007;
HB,
£19.95,
8183280714:9788183280716
, Wisdom Tree
} |
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ART TREASURES OF THE MAHABHARATA
[Bhaktisiddhanta]
Dive into the magnificent treasury of India's glorious past! Exquisitely crafted high-relief sculpture brings to life the essential beauty, splendour, and nobility of the Mahabharata, India's greatest spiritual epic. A feast for the eyes, 'Art Treasures of the Mahabharata' is a collection of captivating photographs of the monumental work of sculpture that forms the Mahabharata Experience -- part of the Glory of India project, now on view in New Delhi.
{
80pp,
215x280mm,
January 2000;
HB,
£16.99,
1887089217:9781887089210
, Torchlight Publishing
} |
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BENARES
: The Sacred Landscape of Varanasi
[Niels Gutschow]
The book gives a comprehensive view of the complex world of India's sacred place par excellence, also known as Benares. Beyond a scholarly presentation of pilgrimages and documentation of their routes the book opens a new view: visually compelling photographs focus on sacred objects.
{
498pp,
280x270mm,
February 2006;
HB,
£89.00,
393668104X:9783936681048
, Edition Axel Menges
} |
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BOLLYWOOD
: The Passion of Indian Film & Music
Book and 4 CDs. Bollywood is cult. India's Hollywood in Mumbai (Bombay) is the most rapidly developing film industry in the world. Bollywood films stand for simple plots, drastic emotions, luscious colours, grand sets, gold and silver jewellery galore, and last but not least, the music which is all-present. The book shows the most beautiful and colourful scenes in wonderful photographs and film posters -- just like a patchwork from 1001 nights. The four CDs present Indian music from then and now.
{
120pp,
285x285mm,
May 2006;
HB,
£24.99,
3937406484:9783937406480
, earBOOKS
} |
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EARLY HIMALAYAN ART
[Amy Heller]
This book presents the Ashmolean Museum’s collection of some sixty important early sculptures and other objects from Tibet and Nepal dating from c500-1400 AD. They include a number of secular objects as well as images of deities in the Hindu and Buddhist pantheons. In order to trace their aesthetic and historical development, and their materials and techniques of manufacture Dr Amy Heller, an eminent authority on Himalayan art, examines the geography of trade within the Himalayan and neighbouring regions, the antecedents of these objects in India and the surrounding regions, and developments in the arts from the seventh to the fourteenth century in her introductory essay. The objects themselves are reproduced in colour throughout, with detailed descriptions to accompany them.
{
175pp,
195x265mm,
January 2008;
PB,
£14.95,
1854442090:9781854442093
, Ashmolean Museum
} |
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INDIAN PAINTINGS
: from Oxford collections
[Andrew Topsfield]
A selection of the Mughal period (c1500-1850) paintings from the Ashmolean Museum and the Bodleian Library. The illustrations include examples from Rajput, Deccani and Mughal schools.
{
80pp,
December 1994;
PB,
£7.95,
1854440500:9781854440501
/
HB,
£11.95,
1854440519:9781854440518
, Ashmolean Museum
} |
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KALAMKARI & TRADITIONAL DESIGN HERITAGE OF INDIA
[Shankutala Ramani]
The art of Kalamkari painting is one of the oldest traditional arts of India. Drawing upon a repertoire of well-loved epics for images, Kalamkari rich with colours and precise in detail unparalleled by other art form of this genre. An expert in the field discusses salient features of this little-known textile tradition and shows how this ancient textile craft, deeply rooted in religion, has adapted to social changes and political upheavals, evolving into a market craft that is also an indigenous folk art
{
117pp,
215x280mm,
March 2007;
HB,
£29.95,
818328082X:9788183280822
, Wisdom Tree
} |
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VILLAGE OF PAINTERS
: Narrative Scrolls from West Bengal
[F J Korom]
Documents a type of folk art in West Bengal, India, that combines traditional narrative scroll painting with singing and storytelling. Depicts the life and work of modern day artists who have reinvigorated their folk art by depicting contemporary social issues.
{
120pp,
215x280mm,
October 2006;
PB,
£19.99,
0890134898:9780890134894
, Museum of New Mexico Press
} |
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BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR & HIS CONTEMPORARIES
[K C Kanda]
Though known as the ruler of the Moghul Empire during its time of decay and decline, Bahadur Shah Zafar and much of his court were poets of ample merit, as demonstrated by this compendium of Urdu masterpieces. Featuring the best ghazals and other works of Zafar and his contemporaries -- including Ghalib, Zauq, Momin, Shefta, and Azurda -- the anthology offers simple and appropriate English translations presented in eloquent rhymed verse, as well as transliterations of the original Urdu into the Roman script.
{
425pp,
155x230mm,
June 2007;
PB,
£14.99,
8120732863:9788120732865
, Sterling Publishers PVT Ltd
} |
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BOOK OF THE WONDERS OF INDIA
[G S P Freeman-Grenville]
Captain Buzurg ibn Shahriyar, a shipmaster from the Persian province of Khuzistan compiled this collection of sailor’s tales between 900 and 953. This new translation captures all the charm and spontaneity of the original text. Dr Freeman-Grenville has supplied an informative introduction, gazetteer, and bibliography.
{
124pp,
160x240mm,
January 1981;
HB,
£9.99,
0856920630:9780856920639
, Four Corners (East-West Publications)
} |
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FOLK TALES FROM SIMLA
: Stories from the Himalayas
[Alice Elizabeth Dracott]
Originally published in 1906, this collection of folklore from the Himalayas contains 56 stories, each offering a glimpse into the fascinating culture of hill-folk of Northern India. Hippocrene Books is pleased to bring these rare and treasured stories back into print for today's readers. Here are tales of Rajahs and princesses, magicians and witches, enchanted jackals, monkeys, and snakes who can speak like humans, and a host of other characters that will delight children and adults. While some of the stories have their counterparts in western folklore and mythology, many will introduce readers young and old alike to a new world of enchantment. Part of a vanishing way of life, the stories in this collection allow a whole new generation of readers to appreciate the culture, traditions, and folklore of the Himalayan people.
{
225pp,
150x220mm,
December 1998;
HB,
£9.99,
0781807042:9780781807043
, Hippocrene Books
} |
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GITANJALI
: Song Offerings
[Rabindranath Tagore]
Hindu mystic, poet, teacher, Nobel prize winner, Rabindranath Tagore stands among the greatest of Asiatic poets of all time. William Butler Yeats says that this 19th century writer "like Chaucer's Forerunners, writes music for his words and (that he) is so abundant, so spontaneous, so daring in his passon, and so full of surprise". John Alden Carpenter, the noted American composer, has set several of these beautiful lyrics to music.
{
63pp,
110x155mm,
December 1982;
PB,
£3.99,
0828314365:9780828314367
, Branden Publishing
} |
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GOJA
: An Autobiographical Myth
[Suniti Namjoshi]
Suniti Namjoshi grew up between the rich and the poor, between the ruling house of the Ranisaheb and the servant woman Goja, between the East of experience and the West of the English language. These vast popularities are bridged within Suniti's growing consciousness as a child, student, teacher and writer. This book recaptures the impact of growing up in India and moving to the West. Seeing the West from the perspective of the East and seeing the East from the perspective of the West juxtapose and mirror each other.
{
157pp,
130x195mm,
January 2000;
PB,
£9.95,
1875559973:9781875559978
, Spinifex Press
} |
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GOLDEN CAGE
: Urdu Short Stories by Asian Women in Britain
[Safia Siddiqi]
This book is a collection of translated stories written by Indian and Pakistani women now settled in Britain. The stories have been written from two separate but interlinked perspectives -- of the displaced and uprooted immigrant trying to adjust to the new way of living in a cold and often unfriendly racist neighbourhood; of women becoming increasingly aware of changing values and the burden of traditional constraints imposed on wives by husbands following patriarchal norms and authoritarian ways with greater fervour when fearful of their erosion in permissive Britain. While the feminism of most of the writers is not overt or accentuated, it runs like an undercurrent through the entire collection, treated with detachment and irony in some stories or with emotional intensity in others.
{
113pp,
155x230mm,
January 2002;
PB,
£6.99,
8120724151:9788120724150
, Sterling Publishers PVT Ltd
} |
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IN THE PATH OF SERVICE
: Memories of a Changing Century
[Ashoka Gupta]
A committed activist who has watched, participated in and analysed the momentous changes that have affected the lives of countless women, Ashoka Gupta, then ninety-two, wrote her memoirs. She talks of her childhood, her marriage to a progressive civil servant, and from the 1930s, her deep involvement with women's issues. She writes of her fight against communalism, of her days in Noakhali with Gandhi, and her experiences post-independence. Forthright and uncompromising, she brings her life and times alive to the reader.
{
250pp,
February 2005;
PB,
£27.00,
8185604568:9788185604565
, Stree
} |
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MASTER COUPLETS OF URDU POETRY
: A Comparative Study
[K C Kanda]
This book offers a representative selection of humorous and satirical Urdu poetry, drawn from the works of seventeen major poets, including the classics like Mohammed Rafi Sauda and Akbar Allahabadi, besides the famous practitioners of this art in the 20th century. The poems are chosen on the basis of their artistic and thematic quality. These are then translated, verse by verse, into English, and transliterated in the Roman script for the benefit of the non-Urdu reader.
{
414pp,
155x230mm,
January 2001;
PB,
£14.95,
8120723562:9788120723566
, Sterling Publishers PVT Ltd
} |
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MASTERPIECES OF MODERN URDU POETRY
[K C Kanda]
Modern Urdu poetry is rendered into English and transliterated in the Roman script for the benefit of non-Urdu readers in this anthology. The 95 poems from 33 representative Indian and Pakistani poets reflect the social, political, and poetical trends that prevailed in the latter half of the 20th century. Inspired by the Red Revolution of 1917 and strongly influenced by the socialist ideology of former Soviet Russia, these 'progressive' writers exorcised the ghosts of the feudal and imperialist past and propagated ideas of social equity and justice through their poetry. Writers include Firaq Gorakhpuri, Josh Malihabadi and Hari Chand Akhtar.
{
357pp,
140x215mm,
January 2004;
PB,
£14.99,
1932705449:9781932705447
, Sterling Publishers PVT Ltd (New Dawn Press)
} |
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PANCHATANTRA
: A Vivid Retelling of India's Most Famous Collection of Fables
[Krishna Dharma]
Panchatantra, India's famous collection of fables has enthralled audiences for centuries. Full of humour, wit and wisdom, the tales combine artfully to convey basic life lessons. These fabulous stories, originally imported by a sage to three young princes, all illustrate that knowing how to use knowledge is more important than knowledge itself. The only non-scholarly version available, it is elegantly crafted and simple to read. Both younger readers and adults will enjoy this vivid retelling of Panchatantra.
REVIEW: "There is plenty to discuss about dilemmas confronted, actions taken, things said, by the various characters as well as what the children might have thought, said or done in similar circumstances." -- Angela Redfern, School Librarian, Vol. 53, Number 2, Summer 2005.
{
210pp,
155x230mm,
January 2004;
PB,
£8.99,
1887089454:9781887089456
, Torchlight Publishing
} |
 |
STREAM WITHIN
: Short Stories by Contemporary Bengali Women
[Swati Ganguly & Sarmistha Dutta Gupta]
Spanning a period of fifty years since India's independence, this thought-provoking selection explores a direct link between women's writing -- from India and some from Bangladesh too -- and the turbulent milieu that inspired them. The stories speak of the tragedy of violent displacement, of Partition, of riots, of wars, of deprivation, of middle class and working class lives, on both sides of the border. They speak of women as agents who reclaim the history of the time as their own. The editors present thirteen writers: Sabitri Roy, Purabi Basu, Jahanara Imam, Mahasweta Devi, Sulekha Sanyal, Bani Basu, Nasreen Jahan, Ashapurna Devi, Nabaneeta Dev Sen, Anita Agnihotri, Chhabi Basu, Selina Hossein and Rajlakshmi Devi.
{
127pp,
140x210mm,
February 1999;
PB,
£8.00,
8185604428:9788185604428
, Stree
} |
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SUNDAY SENTIMENTS
[Karan Thapar]
Written in Karan's inimitable style, the articles in this book are a real treat -- racy, fun and enlightening at the same time. It is a must read for anyone who is interested in creative writing and journalism.
{
229pp,
155x230mm,
June 2006;
HB,
£16.95,
8183280234:9788183280235
, Wisdom Tree
} |
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TALES FROM SRI LANKA
: Folk & History
[Manel Ratnatunga]
Sri Lanka, one of the most beautiful islands in the world, has a rich cultural history of over 2000 years. This book is an attempt by to preserve the fast-dying oral literature and traditions of the country and to make people aware of their national heritage. Through these tales, Manel Ratnatunga has succeeded in reminding people about their glorious past which has been handed down from generation to generation. The fascinating stories, retold in a lucid simple style, will succeed in keeping readers of all ages spellbound. A blending of folklore and history make the tales more interesting and lively. This collection gives a rare glimpse into the captivating culture and history of Sri Lanka.
{
207pp,
155x230mm,
June 2006;
PB,
£9.99,
8120730585:9788120730588
, Sterling Publishers PVT Ltd
} |
 |
TENSE PAST, TENSE PRESENT
: Women Writing in English
[Joel Kuortti]
Suggesting that women are 'reshaping English' as Rushdie suggests, Kuortti interviews 7 women writers to find out why they write in English, which cannot be neutral. As a colony, the language was inescapably associated with class, race and power; after independence it has grown in power and status, yet the problematic of English as the language of the hegemonic West remains. Even so a new canon of women writing in English is being formed. Interviewing the writers Shashi Deshpande, the late Shama Futehally, Githa Hariharan, Lakshmi Kannan, Sujatha Mathai, Anuradha Marwah-Roy and Mina Singh, Kuortti also presents extracts from their writings.
{
243pp,
140x220mm,
February 2003;
HB,
£32.00,
8185604584:9788185604589
, Stree
} |
 |
TREASURY OF INDIAN LOVE POEMS & PROVERBS
: Bilingual
[Christopher Shackle & Nicholas Awde (eds)]
Includes over 100 poems and proverbs of love from the languages of India, with side-by-side English translations.
{
128pp,
125x180mm,
May 1999;
HB,
£7.99,
0781806704:9780781806701
, Hippocrene Books
} |
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ADVANCED STUDY IN THE HISTORY OF MODERN INDIA
: 1707-1813
[J L Mehta]
An analytical and critical account of the political history of early modern India from 1707 to 1813. The narrative shatters the contention of contemporary European writers that it was 'the dark age' of Indian history, characterised by 'political anarchy and misgovernment', until the British brought it under their sway. The main thesis of the author is that the period was marked by two distinct phases; the first phase, which lasted from 1707 to 1760, saw the rapid disintegration of the Mughal power and its replacement by the Maratha hegemony. Meanwhile, the English traders turned colonialists, after consolidating their hold along the Indian seacoasts and conquest of 'Carnatic' and Bengal, challenged the Maratha hegemony. The second phase of developments was thus marked by the struggle for supremacy between these two powers. The author makes use of contemporary English and Marathi sources and the intensive researches of modern historians to portray a compact picture of their findings in the form of a text book for the benefit of the degree students. Historical facts are reinterpreted through illuminating expositions, refreshing characterisation of historic personalities, and objective assessment of events and movements. Together with maps, a select bibliography, glossary and an elaborate index, the volume makes a rich contribution to the advancement of modern historical literature.
{
739pp,
145x220mm,
January 2005;
HB,
£31.99,
1932705546:9781932705546
, Sterling Publishers PVT Ltd (New Dawn Press)
} |
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ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF INDIAN EVENTS & DATES
: 5th Edition
[S B Bhattacherje]
India, in this chronology of events, stands for the country as it is today and as it was before the Partition in 1947. It takes off from 1424 BC, the year widely accepted by historians as that of the Battle of Mahabharata. Until the end of the 17th century, it mostly covers historical events with reference to matters concerning religion as well as the lives of luminaries. Divided into four parts, the encyclopaedia contains (A) a chronology of events, year wise, with cross-references to other years, (B) arrangement of the events by calendar dates, (C) a list of important dynasties, and (D) a full index section, as well as an extra feature, ‘First time in India’ -- General and Women.
{
456pp,
155x230mm,
June 2006;
HB,
£29.99,
193270549X:9781932705492
, Sterling Publishers PVT Ltd (New Dawn Press)
} |
 |
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SRI LANKA, 2ND EDITION
[C A Gunawardena]
This is an A-to-Z guide to Sri Lanka. It is the first work of its kind in English and fills a gap in the reference literature on the island. It is a comprehensive encyclopaedia, covering almost every aspect of the country. There are over 1,100 entries on the country's geography and history, places and people, parties and politics, races and religions, artists, academics, scientists and writers, presidents and prime ministers, economy and trade, education and health, agriculture and industry, art and culture, constitutions and elections. There is information on the island's banking, cinema, cuisine, ethnic problem, garment industry, population growth, telecommunications, universities and much else. The book is profusely illustrates with nearly 100 pictures.
{
399pp,
140x215mm,
May 2006;
HB,
£29.99,
1932705481:9781932705485
, Sterling Publishers PVT Ltd (New Dawn Press)
} |
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INDIA 50
: The Making of a Nation
[Ayaz Memon]
India 50: The Making of a Nation takes a contemporary look at India's growth since it won freedom from the British on August 15, 1947. In these pages are featured the events and people who have influenced the country over the decades, from 1947 to 1997, in politics, sport, films, glamour and social issues and concerns. The narration of most events is complemented by a comment from a distinguished writer or expert. Fresh, direct and distinctly unacademic in its approach, India 50 tells the story of a nation's journey into modernity and democracy.
{
256pp,
245x320mm,
January 1997;
HB,
£40.00,
8186025065:9788186025062
, Book Channel
} |
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INDIA
: An Illustrated History
[Prem Kishore & Anuradha Kishore Ganpati]
India is a land of contrasts and diversity, Echoes of vanished empires exist alongside its natural wonders and teeming modern cities. Today, India covers over two million square miles and has the world's second-largest population, which shares fifteen national languages and six major religions. This volume succinctly recounts 45,000 years of Indian history, from the earliest Indus valley settlements to the twentieth century struggle against British imperial rule to the challenges facing the country today. Sections on cultural traditions, regional cuisine, dress, and religion bring the varied facets of this nation to life. The book is ideal reference for travellers, students, and anyone intrigued by one of the world's oldest surviving civilisations. Where the past is ever-present.
{
234pp,
125x180mm,
September 2003;
PB,
£9.99,
0781809444:9780781809443
, Hippocrene Books
} |
 |
LADAKH
: Culture, History, & Development Between Himalaya & Karakoram
[Martijn van Beek, Kristoffer Brix Bertelsen & Poul Pedersen (eds)]
In 27 articles, the book presents the range of recent research on Ladakh, a small state in the Himalayas.
{
414pp,
August 1999;
HB,
£26.95,
8772887915:9788772887913
, Aarhus University Press
} |
 |
SRI LANKA
: Current Issues & Historical Background
[Walter Nubin]
This book provides an overview of the development of a small country, which on the one hand, is unique, and on the other hand, is also an interesting reflection and microcosm of the global economy. Sri Lanka's development is one of the contrasts, complicated by social conflicts and ethnic tensions. Social, political, economic and constitutional developments are considered. This is in accordance with the Sri Lankan tradition of seeing the world as a connected whole. The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (formerly known as Ceylon) is an island in the Indian Ocean approximately 18 miles off the south-eastern coast of India with a population of about 19 million. Density is highest in the south-west where Colombo, the country's main port and industrial centre, is located. Sri Lanka is ethnically, linguistically, and religiously diverse. Sri Lanka follows a non-aligned foreign policy. It participates in multilateral diplomacy, particularly at the United Nations, where it seeks to promote sovereignty, independence, and development in the developing world.
{
224pp,
180x260mm,
March 2003;
HB,
£52.99,
1590335732:9781590335734
, Nova Science Publishers
} |
 |
SRI LANKA'S DEVELOPMENT SINCE INDEPENDENCE
: Socio-Economic Perspectives & Analyses
[Weligamage D Lakshman & Clement A Tisdell]
This book provides an overview of the development of a small country, which on the one hand, is unique, and on the other hand, is also an interesting reflection and microcosm of the global economy. Sri Lanka's development is one of contrasts, complicated by social conflicts and ethnic tensions. The approach taken to analysing Sri Lanka's developments are considered as well as the evolution of science and arts in the development process. This is in accordance with the Sri Lankan tradition of seeing the world as a connected whole.
{
302pp,
195x275mm,
June 2000;
HB,
£59.99,
1560727845:9781560727842
, Nova Science Publishers
} |
 |
CULTURE, POWER & AGENCY
: Gender in Indian Ethnography
[Lina Fruzzetti & Sirpa Tenhunen (eds)]
Bridging theoretical discussions with fieldwork, these contributions consider social change in various gendered sites: orphan girls, middle class and working class housewives, Dalit Vankars, control of fertility, divorce and domestic violence. Offering ethnographic description and analysis, these articles suggest new ways in which women challenge predominant ideologies. Tellingly, the case studies suggest there is no sharp demarcation between culture as the weapon of domination and as the weapon of the weak.
{
231pp,
140x220mm,
February 2006;
HB,
£28.00,
8185604819:9788185604817
, Stree
} |
 |
FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE ON HEALTH IN INDIA
[Gerrard Vallee (ed)]
This is the first of two volumes reporting Nightingale’s forty years of work to improve public health in India. It begins with her work to establish the Royal Commission on the Sanitary State of the Army in India, for which she drafted questionnaires, analysed returns, and did much of the final writing, going on to promote the implementation of its recommendations. In this volume a gradual shift of attention can be seen from the health of the army to that of the civilian population. Famine and epidemics were frequent and closely interrelated occurrences. To combat them, Nightingale recommended a comprehensive set of sanitary measures, and educational and legal reforms, to be overseen by a public health agency. Skilful in implementing the expertise, influence, and power of others, she worked with her impressive network of well-placed collaborators, having them send her information and meet with her back in London. The volume includes Nightingale’s work on the royal commission itself, related correspondence, numerous published pamphlets, articles and letters to the editor, and correspondence with her growing network of viceroys, governors of presidencies, and public health experts. Working with British collaborators, she began this work; over time Nightingale increased her contact with Indian nationals and promoted their work and associations.
{
1024pp,
155x230mm,
December 2006;
HB,
£88.50,
0889204683:9780889204683
, Wilfrid Laurier University Press
} |
 |
FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS IN BANGLADESH
[Dr K E Bugge]
During the last twenty years five folk high schools have been established in Bangladesh. They represent the first schools of this kind founded in a Muslim society. The book describes the genesis and aims of these schools. Their daily function and outgoing activity within the local context is extensively reported. The relationship of this initiative to the Danish high-school tradition and to the ideas of the originator, N.F.S Grundtvig (1783-1872), is discussed. The new interpretation of Grundtvig's ideas developed in this Third World milieu is analysed, and some future perspectives are delineated.
{
94pp,
155x230mm,
January 2001;
PB,
£11.75,
8778386306:9788778386304
, University Press of Southern Denmark (Odense University Press)
} |
 |
INDIA UNTOUCHED
: The Forgotten Face of Rural Poverty
[Abraham M George]
Dr Abraham George provides a compelling, first-hand account of one man's struggle against a well-entrenched system to make a difference. He offers fresh insight and incisive analysis into why previous attempts to improve the quality of life in rural India have failed, and what must be done in the future. His book is the story of suffering, cruelty, disease, and illiteracy, of corruption, waste, prejudice, and superstition. It is the story of fifty years of poor governance, and a stunning rebuke to the myth that globalisation alone will distribute wealth to where it’s most needed. More importantly, the book is about what can be done to improve the lives of millions of poor people.
{
348pp,
155x230mm,
January 2004;
HB,
£17.99,
1594111227:9781594111228
, Writers' Collective
} |
 |
INDIAN SETTLERS
: The Story of a New Zealand South Asian Community
[Jacqueline Leckie]
Indians have been present in New Zealand for over a hundred years, yet few New Zealanders would know their story. Who were these people, where did they come from, and what role have they played in the making of Aotearoa as it is in the twenty-first century? This book seeks to provide some answers.
{
204pp,
200x265mm,
October 2007;
HB,
£24.50,
1877372501:9781877372506
, University of Otago Press
} |
 |
LANDSCAPES IN INDIA
: Forms & Meanings
[Amita Sinha]
In "Landscapes in India", landscape architecture professor Amita Sinha shows that landscapes can be read like languages, as arrangements of symbols that reveal cultural values. South Asian landscapes -- rich with formalised symbols, from the Cosmic Tree in Buddhist landscapes to cities patterned on mandalas -- offer a training ground for reading landscapes everywhere. Sinha introduces readers to significant sacred and secular landscapes in South Asia, identifying archetypal forms that have evolved over millennia in both the built environment and in open spaces. Exploring the interface between nature, culture, and built landscape, she traces the meaning of these forms as manifested in Indic mythology and literature. According to Sinha, landscape symbols express all that a culture holds dear and externalise deeply felt emotions -- of security, kinship, and relationship with the divine. Architects, landscape architects, and planners will rely on this beautifully illustrated book's elucidation of archetypal forms and how they co-evolve with nature and culture. "Landscapes in India" also offers fresh perspectives for travellers and readers interested in geography, anthropology, and religion. Heavily illustrated, including a 48-page colour insert.
{
228pp,
210x230mm,
January 2006;
HB,
£36.99,
0870818155:9780870818158
, University Press of Colorado
} |
 |
LOVE IN ANCIENT INDIA
[M L Varadpande]
This book chronicles the story of love which is considered an Indian creation. The first love story of the world was found in the Rig Veda and the first comprehensive work on love was written in India with Kamasutra becoming one of its offshoots. Love techniques were perfected over centuries and sculpted on the walls of temples of Khajuraho and Konark. Since ancient times, rishis in India have believed that it was love which came first and then followed the world. The origin and evolution of love in India is traced in an elaborate manner providing invaluable insights which makes this book a rare treasury in itself. The book draws from concrete sources including cave paintings, ancient archaeological finds and mass of literature belonging to the Vedic and Buddhist era to give you the complete portrayal of love. Through love lyrics, humourous plays and erotic description, Love in Ancient India takes your through a timeless saga of royalty and grandeur, beauty and infidelity, all of which are interspersed with the concept of the world's most bewitching expression -- love.
{
141pp,
155x230mm,
March 2007;
HB,
£14.95,
8183280501:9788183280501
, Wisdom Tree
} |
 |
MY REMINISCENCES
: Social Development During the Gandhian Era & After
[Renuka Ray]
In writing about her life and work, Ray provides an insider's view of the momentous history of India, encompassing the growth and consolidation of the nationalist movement, to partition and independence, and the equally compelling post-independence period. An early graduate of the LSE and a lifelong Gandhian, Ray, born to great privilege, brings a perspective that reflects both formative experiences. A member of the Constituent Assembly that drafted the Indian Constitution and later a minister in the West Bengal government for Rehabilitation and Relief (1953-57), Ray saw the workings of a fledgling democracy, the rise of party machines and corruption and later gave up politics for social activism.
{
271pp,
155x230mm,
January 2005;
HB,
£30.00,
8185604789:9788185604787
, Stree
} |
 |
PATRIARCHY
[Gail Omvedt & V Geetha]
Deals with the nature, origin and sociology of patriarchy. Reviewing the sources available, it discusses the historical contexts which have nurtured patriarchal societies. Finally it applies these ideas to Indian history and sociology and examines how caste has interacted synergistically with patriarchy in India. A useful text for students as well as for the general reader.
{
212pp,
140x215mm,
February 2007;
PB,
£12.99,
8185604460:9788185604466
, Stree
} |
 |
RESTLESS MOTHERS & TURBULENT DAUGHTERS
: Situating Tribes in Gender Studies
[Shashank S Sinha]
How is gender ideology reproduced in tribal society? Can gender constructions be instrumental n perpetuating women's subjugation and exploitation? Using the perspectives and tools of gender studies, the author offers a pioneering study of social change. Sinha investigates tradition to show how these can influence and structure the construction and reproduction of gender identities. He discusses how women were cultivators, vendors and also paid labourers. Later they played a significant role in the tribal uprisings against colonial uprisings. Facing three systems of discrimination: patriarchy, colonialism and capitalism, all reinforcing, and on occasions, working in tandem with each other, women negotiated, sometimes visibly, sometimes invisibly.
{
249pp,
140x220mm,
September 2005;
HB,
£28.00,
8185604738:9788185604732
, Stree
} |
 |
SHIFTING SANDS
: Women's Lives & Globalization
[Centre for Women's Development Studies (eds)]
While gender has become increasingly important in development policies, there is less awareness that policies and the consequences of structural adjustment are never gender-neutral. The myth of neutrality continues while women often suffer de facto exclusion from the development process because of methods of implementation. Globalisation means that resources for the social sector will come out of an ever-shrinking common pool where women will get even less priority. In this meticulous study, the contributors, all well-known scholars -- Joy Deshmukh-Ranadive, K. Seeta Prabhu, Malavika Karlekar, Sumi Krishna, Kumud Sharma, Preet Rustogi, Vasudha Jain and Indrani Mazumdar -- examine what happens once these macro policies affect women at the micro level, especially the poorer women in urban slums and rural villages.
{
342pp,
140x220mm,
January 2000;
HB,
£35.00,
8185604401:9788185604404
, Stree
} |
 |
TRAUMA & THE TRIUMPH
: Gender & Partition in Eastern India
[Jasodhara Bagchi & Subhoranjan Dasgupta]
This book discusses explicitly the trauma of the Partition of 1947 in Eastern India in a way that has not happened before. The lack of overt public discourse has meant that people outside Bengal believed that the impact of Partition was limited in the east. Indeed, the sufferings, the loss of life, livelihoods and of shelter were very real but of a different nature from the fast-moving horror of the Punjab. In the east it seemed more like an oozing wound. The editors have drawn upon interviews with women who were uprooted, on diaries, memoirs and creative literature. The book provides an invaluable discussion on displacement, rape, loss, and why women pay the price.
{
272pp,
140x220mm,
December 2005;
PB,
£12.00,
8185604649:9788185604640
/
HB,
£16.99,
8185604606:9788185604602
, Stree
} |
 |
WINNING @ CALL CENTRE
: Confessions of a Calling Agent
[Madhukar Yadav]
With the coming of call centres to India, a marked change is visible in the society. There's more money, more job opportunities, more fun and more suspense. Alas, people, both young and old alike, still view this profession with a suspicious eye! It's time they learnt the truth. Through WINNING @ CALL CENTRE, the author reveals the lifestyle of an Indian calling agent which would have otherwise remained hidden. And who else could give a clearer picture than a calling agent himself? By reading this book, elders will learn what their children do while working night shifts; calling agents can enhance their careers further; the young aspirants may find it easy to decide whether to take up a job in a call centre or not. With real life examples, the book is more interesting and also keeps the reader in tune with reality. So go ahead and read the experiences of a call-centre agent.
{
299pp,
140x215mm,
March 2007;
PB,
£9.99,
8183280773:9788183280778
, Wisdom Tree
} |
 |
BEARING WITNESS
: Partition, Independence, End of the Raj
[Sukeshi Kamra]
Provides a new perspective on Partition: the birth of two nation states: India & Pakistan & the end of the colonial period in India. partition marks one of the largest human migrations in history. a compelling & unorthodox study of contemporary & post-event responses to Partition. an interdisciplinary study of the trauma experienced by survivors of Partition: the British who were forced to leave India, & the educated Indians, for whom this moment marked a rite of passage. Kamra uses primary sources for her research including fiction & non-fiction accounts written by survivors of Partition, speeches by Jinnah & Nehru (Prime Ministers of Pakistan & India during Partition, respectively), & political cartoons printed in English newspapers at the time. presents a more popular approach to the experience of Partition, as most of the writing on this subject has been written by Indians & British colonials who were educated in western systems. provides a unique take on an important event in world history by considering new writings & ideas on the subject that have never before been considered 'valid'. an important contribution to Post-colonial studies.
{
430pp,
155x230mm,
March 2002;
HB,
£29.50,
1552380416:9781552380413
, University of Calgary Press
} |
 |
GHANDI
: Behind the Mask of Divinity
[G B Singh]
Over the years I have discussed Gandhi with many Americans, both formally and informally.... What continues to irk me is the amount of Gandhi "propaganda material" that has flooded our libraries and bookstores. For an unsuspecting Westerner, the reading of Gandhi as he is portrayed on these shelves can bring about the intended result. That is understandable. This book is an attempt to close the gap between the popularised Gandhi and the historical Gandhi. This book will incite readers to be more open-minded and to seek to validate the "truths" presented. My hope is that it will provoke honest, healthy, and open dialogue and foster more critical scrutiny about him… Years of dedicated research on Gandhi convinced me that our hero was fundamentally a racist. In this book, I present the facts. The evidence presented here is not a matter of speculation or distorted interpretation. Much of the irrefutable evidence lay buried beneath a mountain of Gandhi's own writings - in his own words, which I have uncovered - comments that will be difficult to dispute once they are read. In this book you will read the evidence in its entirety. My primary intention is to untangle the web that Gandhi weaved -- and his followers are still weaving -- for many years. Only through a methodical probing can we expose Gandhi's campaign of deception: the lies, the propaganda, the misinformation, the half-truths, and the efforts to hide behind religion. Where Gandhi left off, his followers have picked up, and they continue their own sophisticated campaigns, both in India and abroad. This book should not be looked upon as another Gandhi biography. Rather, it should provide a standard by which to weigh the Gandhian literature for accuracy and objectivity. Also this book, though narrowly focused, should stand as a guide alerting us to how thoroughly the Gandhi propagandists and others have succeeded in deceiving us.
{
356pp,
155x230mm,
August 2002;
HB,
£23.50,
1573929980:9781573929981
, Prometheus Books
} |
 |
I WAS NEHRU'S SHADOW
: From the Diaries of K F Rustamji & Padma Vibhushan
[P V Rajgopal (ed)]
This book is a true account of Nehru as seen by K.F.Rustamji one of India's most distinguished police officers who was the Chief Security Officer of the Prime Minister. This book is an invaluable portrayal of the man who became a legend in his own time.
{
237pp,
155x230mm,
June 2006;
HB,
£16.95,
8183280390:9788183280396
, Wisdom Tree
} |
 |
INDIAN DEFENCE YEARBOOK 2007
[Lieutenant General R K Jasbir Singh PVSM (ed)]
This is the 11th issue of the INDIAN DEFENCE YEARBOOK. Problems specifically related to matters of defence are presented.
{
624pp,
170x245mm,
August 2007;
HB,
£55.00,
8186857117:9788186857113
, Natraj Publishers
} |
 |
NEPALESE POLITICAL BEHAVIOUR
[Ole Borre, Sushil R Panday & Chitra K Tiwari]
This work contains the first comprehensive study of Nepalese voters. It is based on hour-long interviews with 1000 Nepalese voters spread over the Himalayan kingdom. The survey was conducted immediately after the general election in May 1991, the first election to take place under the multiparty system which was introduced after the mass uprising in April 1990. This study registers the political attitudes prevailing in Nepalese society, the voters' perceptions of political problems, their evaluations of party differences, their participation in the election campaign and eventual partisan choice.
{
207pp,
May 1994;
PB,
£14.95,
8772884835:9788772884837
, Aarhus University Press
} |
 |
PRATTLER’S TALE
: Bengal, Marxism, Governance
[Ashok Mitra]
Offering a thought-provoking, incisive analysis of Bengal and India, these memoirs, translated for the first time into English, spanning the 1930s to today, bring contemporary India alive. Mitra mercilessly dissects the middle class, the 'bhadralok', of which he is a member. He analyses the fledgling democracy of India, taking us through the heady days of state planning on the Soviet model, criticising the worldwide mantra of globalisation and liberalisation which he believes aggravates poverty. He held considerable positions of power within the establishment, including the office of economic adviser to prime minister Indira Gandhi. He provides much insider information on the emergence of Bangladesh in 1971. Most intriguing are his thoughts of being a Marxist in a poor country and his discussion of his stint as minister for nine years.
{
473pp,
155x230mm,
February 2007;
HB,
£40.00,
8185604800:9788185604800
, Stree
} |
 |
QUESTION OF COMMUNITY
: Religious Groups & Colonial Law
[Amrita Shodhan]
In writing history, the story of those who succeeded is well-known. What happens to the losers? What changes can we expect when we examine the defeat of the Khojas and Pushtimargis who went to court because of internal dissent and found that they lost some of their autonomy as self-functioning polities? Instead of being allowed to give evidence of their current belief and behaviour, as Islamic or Hindu, they were presented with interpretations of a homogenised Islam and a homogenised Hinduism as a standard by which their religiosity was assessed. The law court in the mid-nineteenth century would decide who they were. Could any inferences be drawn on the construction of unitary religious communities of today?
{
222pp,
140x220mm,
February 2001;
HB,
£30.00,
8185604436:9788185604435
, Stree
} |
 |
RENDERING UNTO CAESAR
[Bradman Weerakoon]
An intimate look into the private and public lives of 50 years of Sri Lankan presidents and prime ministers is provided in this memoir by a longtime advisor to Sri Lanka's highest government officials.
{
416pp,
145x220mm,
January 2004;
HB,
£17.99,
1932705465:9781932705461
, Sterling Publishers PVT Ltd (New Dawn Press)
} |
 |
RULING THROUGH EDUCATION
: The Politics of Schooling in the Colonial Punjab
[Tim Allender]
Tracing the history of colonial education in the Punjab, the large province of Hindustan divided today between India and Pakistan, this book argues that the British-controlled system of colonial education in Hindustan failed well before the national movement challenged foreign educational practice in the early twentieth century. Drawing on extensive archival research in Great Britain, India and Pakistan, Allender shows how the early ideas of British officials generated a highly imaginative village system of schooling. Attempting to accommodate local language and religious sensitivities, this broad-based scheme offered possibilities to improve the lot of village boys. The revolt of 1857, and a well-meaning crusade against female infanticide, prompted officials to drop this scheme and to content themselves with city based schools. Christian missionary tensions with the government over their evangelising agenda also meant that their focus on poor students was limited to a mere 17 years. These developments helped to create a strong indigenous voice for educational innovations and change, notably represented in the Arya Samaj. In 1882, the Hunter Commission marked a recognition over the previous 30 years made it impossible for them to reach the general population with an effective European-led scheme of education.
{
358pp,
140x215mm,
June 2006;
HB,
£29.99,
1932705708:9781932705706
, Sterling Publishers PVT Ltd (New Dawn Press)
} |
 |
SRI LANKA
: A Dangerous Interlude
[Apratim Mukarji]
This book is an extensive study of the Sri Lankan peace process. It throws light on the political situation in Sri Lanka and the tension generated between the government and the LTTE by a prolonged deadlock in the peace process. Despite the fact that there is no forward movement towards a resumption of talks, the peace process has continued and the two adversaries have stuck to the cease-fire and have honoured it till now. All this is because of the perseverance of the international community, with Norway as the facilitator and Japan as the largest donor. The book also deals extensively with the intimate relationship between the issues involving the dead locked peace dialogue and Sri Lankan politics.
{
294pp,
140x215mm,
January 2005;
HB,
£29.99,
184557530X:9781845575304
, Sterling Publishers PVT Ltd
} |
 |
EXOTIC TASTES OF SRI LANKA
[Suharshini Seneviratne]
The breathtaking island of Sri Lanka lies in the Indian Ocean and is separated from southeastern India by a mere 30-mile chain of shoals. This proximity to India has had an inevitable effect on Sri Lanka's cuisine, as did the successive Portuguese, Dutch and British occupations. However, over the centuries the majority of these dishes have been modified to suit the local palate. Sample menus, explanations of spice uses and availability, typical cooking techniques, and descriptions of traditional utensils complement the 150 recipes, all adapted for home cooks.
{
228pp,
155x230mm,
April 2003;
HB,
£16.99,
0781809665:9780781809665
, Hippocrene Books
} |
 |
INDIAN CUISINE
[Omana Jacob]
Many of us are familiar with India's time-honoured fragrant curry dishes, but few know about the unique combination of the many spices used to produce such unforgettable tastes. Indian Cuisine unveils the secrets of the delectable mixture of tastes and textures in the cuisine of India. The author Omana Jacob with her extensive experience in Indian cooking for over 35 years has selected 100 popular Indian delicacies, each tailored for the home cook and for those who wish to indulge in the exciting and delicious Indian cuisine. This includes a wide variety of Indian curries, delicious desserts, snacks, and sauces that serve as tasty side dishes. A whole section is devoted to vegetarian dishes, and the last part deals with special Indian drinks. All these reveal the culinary traditions of India. Every recipe has been thoroughly tested to produce the same incredible taste each time it is prepared.
{
94pp,
185x260mm,
December 1998;
PB,
£10.99,
0941676765:9780941676762
, Wei-Chuan Publishing
} |
 |
TASTE OF NEPAL
[Jyoti Pathak]
The landlocked nation of Nepal, tucked into the Himalayan mountains between India and Tibet, has a surprisingly diverse cuisine for such a small country. The main food is rice served with dal (lentils) and vegetables, but potato and noodle dishes are also common, and meat and fish (from the many rivers and lakes) are also served when available. The most comprehensive Nepalese cookbook on the market, 'Taste of Nepal' includes over 350 authentic recipes, something for everyone, from the most timid cook (Fried Rice and Stir-fried Chicken) to adventurous home chefs (Goat Curry and Sun-dried Fish with Tomato Chutney). The instructions are clearly written and the ingredients are readily available in the United States. Also included are information on Nepalese kitchen equipment, traditional herbs and spices, menu planning, and proper dining etiquette.
{
470pp,
180x260mm,
April 2007;
HB,
£18.50,
078181121X:9780781811217
, Hippocrene Books
} |
 |
BUTTERFLIES OF SIKKIM HIMALAYA & THEIR NATURAL HISTORY
[Meena Haribal]
The Eastern Himalayas are known as a paradise for naturalists and through this extraordinary book we learn exactly why. Haribal lists over 650 exotic species of butterflies -- their life history, larval hosts, adult nectar sources, distribution and habitat. Since there is not a lot of information on the region, this book is a treasure for naturalists.
{
217pp,
155x230mm,
September 2003;
HB,
£29.95,
8185019118:9788185019116
, Natraj Publishers
} |
 |
HIMALAYAN JOURNALS, 2 VOLUME SET
: Notes of a Naturalist
[J D Hooker]
Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911) is remembered as an eminent Victorian botanist and one of Charles Darwin's chief collaborators. Sir Hooker traversed the Central and Eastern Himalayas in 1848, a time when no traveller or naturalist, however bedazzled by its mystique, had ventured forth. These journals are much more than exhaustive notes of botanical interest, they are packed with appealing anecdotes and significant sociological insights, sprinkled with a pinch of humour.
{
894pp,
155x230mm,
September 2003;
HB,
£45.95,
8185019827:9788185019826
, Natraj Publishers
} |
 |
PAINTER'S YEAR IN THE FORESTS OF BHUTAN
[A K Hellum]
This charming book records one man's philosophical journey into the little-known culture of Bhutan. The gently meandering text pauses to meditate on the mystery of the ordinary as revealed in the natural world, emerging into wisdom and enlightenment. Gorgeously illustrated with paintings of nearly 100 rarely seen Bhutanese plants.
{
120pp,
190x255mm,
February 2003;
PB,
£20.99,
0888643233:9780888643230
, University of Alberta Press
} |
 |
PHOTOGRAPHIC GUIDE TO THE BIRDS OF INDIA
: Including Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Pakistan & Bangladesh
[Amano Samarpan]
Awarded Best Produced Paperback Book of 2006 by the Federation of Indian Publishers, this pocket-sized photographic book makes accurate identification of more common birds in the field possible. The photographs, all taken in the wild and India, clearly show the birds often with a variety of plumages while the text details the life of these colourful creatures. There is also a personal introduction to the experience of birding in India with reference to relevant books and websites. Ideal for any visitor to the Indian subcontinent.
REVIEW: "Though many books have been published on the birds of India, this one is remarkable for its splendid photographs in various moods and actions." -- Sanctuary Asia magazine.
{
160pp,
120x180mm,
June 2006;
PB,
£12.95,
8183280293:9788183280297
, Wisdom Tree
} |
 |
TIGER IN INDIA
: A Natural History
[J C Daniel]
The tiger has always been associated with India as hunting the tiger was the acme of sport hunting. Though focused on hunting, considerable data is available on its natural history from observant hunters who had to study the habits and behaviour of the animal if they were to stay alive. This is the only book that documents over 100 years of archival literature on the history of the tiger from the era when it was considered as an animal not on the verge of extinction but an animal to be exterminated! This book contains information on its origin and distribution, habitat, prey, mating habits, and the reason for its extinction.
{
300pp,
155x230mm,
September 2003;
HB,
£19.95,
8185019894:9788185019895
, Natraj Publishers
} |
 |
WILD ANIMALS OF INDIA, BURMA, MALAYA & TIBET
[R Lydekker]
This book has been authored by eminent naturalist and sportsman, R Lydekker. A bible on the study of wild animals in India and the neighbouring countries, this book is indispensable to the study of natural history in South Asia. Lydekker's writing is enthused by a deep fascination and interest for and in wildlife and related literature as his sightings are interspersed with lively snippets of information either form other popular texts of his time, through anecdotes or from personal experience. The book follows a remarkable and commendable accuracy on detailing information on several species, their history, distribution and habitat.
{
411pp,
155x230mm,
July 2005;
PB,
£18.95,
8181580346:9788181580344
, Natraj Publishers
} |
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ANGLER IN INDIA OR THE MIGHTY MAHSEER
The author, in his preface, calls this book a charming treatise on Indian fishing and its object he says is to tell the newcomer to angling about some of the fish that he is likely to meet with. It is written "not for fame not for profit -- it was simply written for the pleasure of writing about angling...". It will remain an all-time favourite with anglers long after the twenty odd varieties of game fish so vividly described by Skene Dhu disappear from the threatened rivers of India.
{
786pp,
September 2003;
HB,
£19.95,
818501910X:9788185019109
, Natraj Publishers
} |
 |
BROAD PEAK
[Richard Sale]
The ascent of Broad Peak, the world’s twelfth highest mountain in 1957 was one of the most important climbs in the history of climbing on the great peaks. A team of four Austrians, carrying their own equipment and dispensing with bottled oxygen, took the climbing ideas of the European Alps to the Himalayas/Karakoram, an advance in tactics which laid the foundations for many of the great ascents which followed. As well as being a landmark, the expedition also resulted in the death of Hermann Buhl, at that time the most famous climber in the world. This book, written by Marcus Schmuck, the leader of the expedition, was never translated from its German original, so the Broad Peak expedition was known chiefly from the account of Kurt Diemberger who has been Buhl’s companion on his last climb. Now for the first time, using the original climbing diaries of Marcus Schmuck and Fritz Wintersteller, and previously unpublished material from Hermann Buhl as well as the recollection of both Diemberger and Qader Saeed, the team’s Pakistani liaison officer, the fully story of the expedition is told. The book is illustrated with previously unpublished photographs from Marcus Schmuck and Fritz Wintersteller.
{
208pp,
155x230mm,
March 2005;
HB,
£22.50,
0953863115:9780953863112
, Carreg Ltd
} |
 |
COMMONWEALTH JOURNEY
: From Melbourne to New Delhi
[Sunil Yash Kalra]
India's performance at the Commonwealth Games 2006 calls for a celebration. With brilliant imagery that goes into making history and about 120 thrilling snapshots, this remarkable book offers fun, tension and ring-side action. It is rarer still to find a book that gives you a tiny peek into the winning secrets of the Indian players, like how an e-mail helped India win table-tennis, how a gun malfunction at the last minute sealed the fate of the game, how a split second of forgetfulness to lock a gun helped an Indian player win, how a Bollywood star of yesteryears inspired a boxer to punch his way into victory for India -- these rarest of the rare moments are a tribute to the Indian players. Their hopes, aspirations and remarkable achievements along the Commonwealth journey evoke all the imagery that goes into making indelible history and snapshots for posterity.
{
112pp,
215x280mm,
March 2007;
HB,
£29.95,
8183280838:9788183280839
, Wisdom Tree
} |
 |
FORGIVE ME AMMA
: The Life & Times of Dhanraj Pillay
[Sundeep Misra]
In a nation deprived of good sports literature, 'Forgive Me Amma' comes as a breath of fresh air. Written in the author's unique style, the book takes the reader to the thick of action, be it on the lush green astro turf, or in the middle of an enthusiastic crowd, or at the highly charged press conferences. Precise, objective and highly readable, the book succeeds in not only presenting the enigmatic legend Dhanraj Pillay in all his fame and fury, but also documents the tumultuous journey of Indian hockey during the times he played.
{
249pp,
155x230mm,
July 2007;
HB,
£12.95,
8183280935:9788183280938
, Wisdom Tree
} |
 |
100 WORD EXERCISE BOOK -- GUJARATI
[Ami Josh & Jayanti Patel]
100 key items of vocabulary covering 8 everyday topics: at home; around town; clothes; parts of the body; the countryside; animals; opposites; useful expressions. Modern teaching methods: flashcards; matching games; memory games; joining exercises; word searches; etc. Review, round-up and tests: a final revision of all the 100 words together. 100 tear-out flashcards: help with whole word recognition.
{
64pp,
215x275mm,
October 2004;
PB,
£5.99,
1903103088:9781903103081
, G-and-W Publishing
} |
 |
100 WORD EXERCISE BOOK -- HINDI
[Mangat Bhardwaj & Jane Wightwick]
Hindi is one of the two official languages of India (the other is English). This activity and puzzle book with 100 tear-out flashcards make cracking the Hindi script and learning those first important words seem almost effortless. 100 key items of everyday vocabulary are presented and practised using a variety of highly-illustrated puzzles and games. 100 tear-out flashcards are an invaluable interactive feature of the book. The learner can use the cards as instant aids and play memory games with them. Flashcards can help overcome the fear of the script in the early stages. There is a large Hindi-speaking community in the UK who are keen to learn the script. The numbers learning Hindi as a foreign language are growing, due to its position as the most widely-understood Indian language and interest in Hindi films and music. The material is modern, fun and easy to use.
{
72pp,
215x275mm,
February 2006;
PB,
£5.99,
1903103177:9781903103173
, G-and-W Publishing
} |
 |
100 WORD EXERCISE BOOK -- PANJABI
[Mangat Bhardwaj & Harinder Kaur]
100 key items of vocabulary covering 8 everyday topics: at home; around town; clothes; parts of the body; the countryside; animals; opposites; useful expressions. Modern teaching methods: flashcards; matching games; memory games; joining exercises; word searches; etc. Review, round-up and tests: a final revision of all the 100 words together. 100 tear-out flashcards: help with whole word recognition.
{
64pp,
215x275mm,
April 2002;
PB,
£5.99,
190310307X:9781903103074
, G-and-W Publishing
} |
 |
100 WORD EXERCISE BOOK -- URDU
[Mohammed Ashraf & Mangat Bhardwaj]
100 key items of vocabulary covering 8 everyday topics: at home; around town; clothes; parts of the body; the countryside; animals; opposites; useful expressions. Modern teaching methods: flashcards; matching games; memory games; joining exercises; word searches; etc. Review, round-up and tests: a final revision of all the 100 words together. 100 tear-out flashcards: help with whole word recognition.
{
64pp,
215x275mm,
October 2000;
PB,
£5.99,
1903103061:9781903103067
, G-and-W Publishing
} |
 |
GUJARATI-ENGLISH/ENGLISH-GUAJARATI DICTIONARY & PHRASEBOOK
: Romanized Edition
[Sonal Chrisian]
Gujarati is the official language of Gujarat, an Indian state located on that country’s western coast and bordering Pakistan. Many of its 45 million speakers live in Pakistan, Bangladesh, East Africa (Uganda and Tanzania), and Great Britain. Significant populations are also present in North America. Gujarati is the official language of Gujarat, an Indian state located on that country's western coast and bordering Pakistan. Many of its 45 million speakers live in Pakistan, Bangladesh, East Africa (Uganda and Tanzania), and Great Britain. This book provides the student, traveller, relief worker, or government employee with vital tools for communication. All Gujarati words appear in the Latin alphabet to aid the English speaker, although the alphabet used for the Gujarati script is introduced. The extensive two-way dictionary, concise grammar, and handy phrasebook will help travellers when dining out, travelling around the country, and getting acquainted with Gujarati speakers.
{
270pp,
95x190mm,
June 2006;
PB,
£7.99,
0781810515:9780781810517
, Hippocrene Books
} |
 |
HINDI-ENGLISH / ENGLISH-HINDI DICTIONARY & PHRASEBOOK
[Todd Scudiere]
Comprises a perfect introduction to the language for the traveller, student, or anyone who wishes to communicate with Hindi speakers. It presents the Hindi script with a comprehensive pronunciation guide and basic grammar. Each entry in the extensive two-way dictionary includes the script and romanised Hindi. The book also contains cultural information (such as the fact that eating with the left hand is considered rude) as well as a section on problems a traveller may encounter.
{
200pp,
95x190mm,
December 2003;
PB,
£8.99,
0781809835:9780781809832
, Hippocrene Books
} |
 |
LET'S LEARN HINDI
: With English-Hindi Dictionary
[Chaytna D Feinstein]
This book is unlike any other language book. It offers: a tried and tested, and effective new method; an original, user-friendly approach; no long hours of memorisation or drills; a comprehensive English-Hindi dictionary; Complete instructions for leaning the Hindi script.
{
210pp,
140x215mm,
December 2004;
PB,
£6.99,
190491098X:9781904910985
, Sterling Publishers PVT Ltd (New Dawn Press)
} |
 |
NEPALI-ENGLISH / ENGLISH-NEPALI DICTIONARY & PHRASEBOOK
[Prakash Raj]
Famed for its great natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, Nepal is the ultimate destination for trekkers and travellers. This two-way dictionary and phrasebook is designed for those who wish to communicate in Nepali and learn its basic vocabulary and grammatical structure. Although the Nepali is given in the Roman alphabet, the Devanagari alphabet is included at the beginning of the book for quick reference. A grammar section, pronunciation guide and practical cultural information provide further insight into the language and culture.
{
128pp,
95x190mm,
September 2002;
PB,
£7.99,
0781809576:9780781809573
, Hippocrene Books
} |
 |
TAMIL-ENGLISH/ENGLISH-TAMIL DICTIONARY & PHRASEBOOK
: Romanized
[Clement J Victor]
Over 52 million people speak Tamil in India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Singapore, with an estimated 800,000 speakers elsewhere in the world. The official language of the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, Tamil has a rich literary tradition dating back to the third century BC. This essential resource provides an introduction to the cultures and histories of Tamil Nadu, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia, in addition to an extensive two-way dictionary, comprehensive phrasebook, and basic grammar. All Tamil entries are presented in the roman alphabet to aid the English speaker, but the book also introduces the native script with a detailed pronunciation guide. The phrasebook offers guidance to travellers in a range of settings from the hospital to the Internet café. Each phrasebook chapter contains a section called 'What You May Hear' that prepares the travellers for common responses in each situation.
{
222pp,
95x190mm,
July 2004;
PB,
£8.99,
0781810167:9780781810166
, Hippocrene Books
} |
 |
TEACH YOURSELF HINDI
[Mohini Rao]
Learn a language spoken by almost 2 million people. In direct conversational style, with the help of vocabulary, phrases and sentences, to make learning effortless and pleasurable. Romanized with diacritical marks.
{
209pp,
January 1990;
PB,
£5.99,
0870528319:9780870528316
, Hippocrene Books
} |
 |
TEACH YOURSELF MARATHI
[R S Deshpande & G E Salpekar]
The Indian language of Marathi is spoken by over 50 million people world-wide. It is the dominant language of Bombay, the world's second most populous city, and the surrounding areas. This concise coursebook, specially designed for self-study, is the perfect introduction. The lessons emphasise learning the spoken language. Special attention is given to proper pronunciation and grammar is explained with an eye towards the practical. The book offers a firm grounding in the language to both students and travellers.
{
144pp,
140x215mm,
December 1991;
PB,
£4.99,
0870526200:9780870526206
, Hippocrene Books
} |
 |
TRAVELTALK CD -- HINDI & URDU
Includes a 60-minute audio CD providing key words and phrases, an audio reference guide, and a 'LONELY PLANET' Phrasebook featuring: grammar, a 2-way dictionary, information on local culture, and travel tips.
{
December 2003;
CD,
£10.64,
1591254469:9781591254461
, Penton Overseas Inc
} |
 |
URDU-ENGLISH / ENGLISH-URDU DICTIONARY & PHRASEBOOK
: Romanised
[Nicholas Awde]
Urdu is the national language of Pakistan, one of the official languages of India, and it is spoken in the neighbouring regions of Afghanistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh. Urdu uses a modified version of the Arabic script, but it is presented here in the roman alphabet. The two-way dictionary and the practical, travel-oriented phrasebook pertain to everything from technology to Islamic culture. You will find an introduction to the language, useful tips for travel in Pakistan, and regional cultural information to help make your stay in the Urdu-speaking world a pleasant one.
{
175pp,
95x180mm,
December 2003;
PB,
£7.99,
0781809703:9780781809702
, Hippocrene Books
} |
 |
HIPPOCRENE COMPANION GUIDE TO SOUTHERN INDIA
[Jack Adler]
Close to the sea and bathed in tropical heat, Southern India remains a wonderfully diverse and historically rich region of the world. Travel with Jack Adler as he takes you on a journey that encompasses the very best this region has to offer. You'll learn about everything from shopping to security, taste interesting Indian cuisine, and immerse yourself in the social and political scenes.
{
301pp,
140x215mm,
April 1992;
PB,
£9.99,
087052030X:9780870520303
, Hippocrene Books
} |
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PICTURE OF INDIA
: Journey Through the Eyes of a British Tourist
[Chris Boyes]
This book is a journey through India by a young British tourist who has always been fascinated by the Indian land and its people. He has chosen to see India through cinema and rail travels as he feels that these are the best ways to draw a Picture of India. Through his rail journey, he experiences the vast rail network of India. He explains his visits to various places, narrates his meetings with people of different religions and culture, and talks about India, its culture and society through the cinema of the country. The reader gets a fascinating account of present-day India through the eyes of a lay visitor from a different soil, culture and background. His narration is honest, experiences different and feelings true. The book is written for the lay people in a simple, interesting and entertaining style without indulging in monotonous or complicated description of India. It is a must for everyone visiting India from a different land.
{
253pp,
140x215mm,
February 2007;
PB,
£9.99,
0955123542:9780955123542
, Amit Atwal
} |
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SRI LANKA
[Dan Colwell]
Unspoilt beaches, sparkling sapphire seas and laid-back resorts provide the perfect setting for those wanting simply to unwind. But Sri Lanka offers far more. Magnificent ancient cities and modern Colombo; vast tea plantations, national parks packed with wildlife and beautiful botanical gardens; old colonial towns and sacred Buddhist temples -- a remarkable diversity of cultural and natural wonders packed into a small country. This Way Sri Lanka explores this multitude of great sights and is crammed with information on the island nation's fascinating history, culture and cuisine.
{
64pp,
100x145mm,
November 2005;
PB,
£3.99,
2884521976:9782884521970
, JPM Publications
} |
 |
VALLEY OF FLOWERS
[Frank S Smythe]
High in the Himalayan ranges in India is an enchanting valley. In 1931, Frank S Smythe -- mountaineer, explorer, botanist, romantic and much else -- chanced upon this colourful valley and named it the 'valley of flowers'. This book is an absorbing account of this picturesque valley that is visited by mountaineers from across the world. Complete with maps and colour photographs, the book is written in the sensitive and imaginative style associated with Smythe.
{
330pp,
140x215mm,
September 2003;
PB,
£12.95,
8185019983:9788185019987
, Natraj Publishers
} |
 |
HINDI CHILDREN'S PICTURE DICTIONARY
[Robert Stanly Martin (ed)]
For ages 5-10. This new dictionary makes learning words in Hindi easier and more fun than ever! Features: Designed to be the first foreign language dictionary for children; 625 total entries; 500 colour illustrations; Allows a child to make the connection between a picture and a word; Entries consist of the word in English, its Hindi equivalent, and easy-to-use phonetic pronunciation; All Hindi words presented in the original Devengari script; The words included are for the people, animals, colours, numbers, and objects that children encounter every day; Appendices include everyday expressions, time-related words, and common pronouns.
{
112pp,
215x280mm,
December 2006;
PB,
£9.99,
0781811295:9780781811293
, Hippocrene Books
} |
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INDIA -- THE CULTURE, 2ND EDITION
[Bobbie Kalman]
For ages 9-14. Explore ancient religions and other facets of India's rich and colourful culture in this newly-revised edition of India the culture. Breathtaking photographs highlight the updated text including the marriage dowry now officially outlawed, the salwar kameez worn by Muslim and Sikh women, and a recipe for Indian ice cream. Other topics include: India's many religious sects; art and crafts; how to wrap a sari; festivals and wedding customs; theatre, dance, and food.
{
32pp,
215x280mm,
November 2000;
PB,
£4.50,
0778797511:9780778797517
/
HB,
£9.99,
0778793834:9780778793830
, Crabtree Publishing Company
} |
 |
INDIA -- THE LAND, 2ND EDITION
[Bobbie Kalman]
For ages 9-14. Spectacular new photographs highlight this newly revised edition of India the land. New information includes an updated map, India's disputed borders, foreign influences, updated spelling of city names, and challenges for the new millennium. Other topics include: India's many peoples; water and other natural resources; transportation, agriculture, and industry; exotic wildlife, elephants, and camels; pollution, overpopulation, and sanitation problems.
{
32pp,
215x280mm,
January 2001;
PB,
£4.50,
077879749X:9780778797494
/
HB,
£9.99,
0778793818:9780778793816
, Crabtree Publishing Company
} |
 |
INDIA -- THE PEOPLE, 2ND EDITION
[Bobbie Kalman]
For ages 9-14. Candid new photographs depict India's unique mixture of peoples at home, work, and school in this engaging updated edition of India the people. Updated text includes information on unions and co-operatives for poor women, the practice of purdah where women must be covered head to foot, and new education laws. Other topics include: the history of India's struggle for independence; life in an Indian home; urban and rural areas; social problems such as unemployment and poverty; Indian customs.
{
32pp,
215x280mm,
December 2000;
PB,
£4.50,
0778797503:9780778797500
/
HB,
£9.99,
0778793826:9780778793823
, Crabtree Publishing Company
} |
 |
LIFE IN THE ANCIENT INDUS RIVER VALLEY
[Hazel Richardson]
For ages 8-14. The Indus River Valley was once home to thriving communities of peoples who worked the land now known as Pakistan. Some of the world’s oldest civilisations, including the Harappans and the Maurya and Gupta empires, grew in this fertile region. This beautiful new book beautifully documents the lives of these remarkable people from long ago. Topics include: farming innovations that helped support larger populations; the arrival of Hinduism and Buddhism; daily life in a Harappan village; the development of the caste system; early language and writing; the arrival of the White Huns.
{
32pp,
215x280mm,
November 2005;
PB,
£5.99,
0778720705:9780778720706
/
HB,
£9.99,
0778720403:9780778720409
, Crabtree Publishing Company
} |
 |
PAKISTAN -- THE CULTURE
[Carolyn Black]
For ages 9-14. Pakistan is a new nation with ancient cultures and traditions. This book explores the country's religions, languages, celebrations, and practices. Topics include: The different sects of Islam; Ramadan, Eid, Muharram; The Basant kite festival; Arts and crafts, including calligraphy and pottery; Carpet making; The sufi poetry tradition and Qawwali singing; Moghul architecture; Common sayings.
{
32pp,
215x280mm,
November 2002;
PB,
£4.50,
0778797163:9780778797166
/
HB,
£9.99,
0778793486:9780778793489
, Crabtree Publishing Company
} |
 |
PAKISTAN -- THE LAND
[Carolyn Black]
For ages 9-14. From the Indus Plain to the Himalaya, this book explores the varied geography of a place shaped by extremes in climate and precipitation. Children will enjoy learning about Pakistan's ancient archaeological sites, city and rural life, and industry and transportation. Topics include: The famous Indus River and Thar Desert; Four enormous mountain ranges, including the Himalaya; Monsoon rains and flooding; Exotic cities and their beguiling bazaars; The Indus Valley civilisation; The world's largest irrigation system; Mountain glaciers; The winding and often dangerous Karadoram Highway.
{
32pp,
215x280mm,
November 2002;
PB,
£4.50,
0778797147:9780778797142
/
HB,
£9.99,
077879346X:9780778793465
, Crabtree Publishing Company
} |
 |
PAKISTAN -- THE PEOPLE
[Carolyn Black]
For ages 9-14. Pakistan's history, climate, and geography have shaped many of the customs and practices of its people. This fascinating new book follows the history of Pakistan’s culture and religion and portrays modern daily life. Topics include: Early empires, the arrival of Buddhism, and the Moghul Empire; The British Raj and Pakistan's struggle for independence; Pakistan's peoples, including non-Muslim minorities; Traditional shalwar Kameez clothing and women in Purdah; Village life and city life and children's chores; Favourite foods, including curries and chai; A day at school; Games and pastimes, including cricket and polo.
{
32pp,
215x280mm,
November 2002;
PB,
£4.50,
0778797155:9780778797159
/
HB,
£9.99,
0778793478:9780778793472
, Crabtree Publishing Company
} |
