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New Era Publications International APS L. Ron Hubbard: Dianetics: Letters & Journals
Book SynopsisWhat was it like to stand beside L. Ron Hubbard through the first week in May of 1950, when he loosed upon this world Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health? Includes rare correspondence and essays from the era.
£29.75
Museum Tusculanum Press Le récit de ma vie
Book SynopsisM Ghabdouane Mohamed, Touareg du Niger, célèbre pour sa grandes collection de Poèmes de l'Ayr 1-2 y décrit non seulement sa vie personelle, pleine d'événements fascinants et douloureux, mais aussi la vie traditionelle des Touaregs avec ses apogées les grandes fêtes familiales. Il parle des grandes sécheresses des années 70 et 80 et de ses réflexions sur l'avenir de la sociète touarègue. En complèment, il donne une petite collection de proverbes et la liste complète des tribus touarègues des Kel-Ayer et des Kel-Geres, avec leur prononciation correcte et en ordre hiérarchique.
£999.99
Museum Tusculanum Press Historikeren Caspar Paludan-Müller
Book SynopsisText in Danish. Caspar Paludan-Müller was among the principal historians of 19th century Denmark. His writing was begun in 1831 and ended fifty years later. It reflects the thinking of the period and the changing views of history in the 19th century. His point of departure was the conception of the world of the golden age, a synthesis of Christianity and critical science, which he tried to maintain throughout his life. Caspar Paludan-Müller''s conservatism resulted in a conflict with the men of the Modern Breakthrough, and they, in turn, have left their mark on his reputation so that posterity has received the impression that he was a provincial and starry-eyed historian. The book, however, shows that he was much more than that.
£36.54
Museum Tusculanum Press Johan Nicolai Madvigs dannelsestanker: En kritisk
Book SynopsisJohan Nicolai Madvigs dannelsestanker: en kritisk humanist i den danske romantik (Johan Nicolai Madvig's Thoughts on Cultural Education: A Critical Humanist in Danish Romanticism) encircles the notion of education which has influenced the self-perception of the Danish elite up to the present day. Madvig (1804-1886) has occupied a special position in Danish educational tradition since he in the 1830s formulated an independent suggestion for a cultural education, which proved extremely influential in the development of the learned school in the second half of the 19th century.
£19.79
New In Chess Chess Buccaneer: The Life and Games of Manuel
Book SynopsisThere arent many chess players who can say theyve both beaten Garry Kasparov in an official blitz game and crushed Peter Leko in a classical game in 26 moves. And who regularly win blitz tournaments high on marihuana. But then Manuel Bosboom is not an ordinary chess player. The Dutch International Master never made it to the top in chess, but over the course of his swashbuckling career he has produced an astonishing amount of brilliantly creative games. When Manuel Bosboom enters the room, a smile appears on every chess players face. Not only is he an exuberantly colourful player, he also leads an unconventional existence. His enthusiasm for the game and zest for life are highly contagious. This book offers a captivating collection of games and it also describes the adventurous life of the Wizard from Zaanstad, who grew up and still lives in a picturesque shed next to a 17th century windmill on the famous Zaanse Schans. You will be treated to many a stunning chess move, a wealth of hilarious but also touching stories and a vivid impression of the Dutch chess scene in the late 20th and early 21st century.
£20.66
Konark Publishers Pvt.Ltd In Quest of A Meaningful Life:: Autobiography of
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HarperCollins India To the moon we go
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Juggernaut Publication Sanjay Dutt
Book SynopsisThis is the only book you need to read about Sanjay Dutt.
£21.03
Juggernaut Publication Karunanidhi: The Definitive Biography
Book SynopsisM. Karunanidhi, a powerful and influential leader in Tamil Nadu, shaped the state's history for over five decades through his political prowess, cultural advocacy, literary contributions, and turbulent personal life. His legacy as a chief minister, DMK leader, and kingmaker left a lasting impact on Indian politics and society.
£20.89
Juggernaut Publication The 12 Commandments of Being a Woman
Book SynopsisA humorous and heartfelt book by Tahira Kashyap Khurrana shares personal stories of womanhood, from lying about periods to falling in love, diet struggles, and unexpected pregnancy. It resonates with women's experiences, making readers laugh, cry, and feel inspired.
£12.39
HarperCollins India Ramrao: The Story of India's Farm Crisis
Book SynopsisRamrao, a cotton grower in Vidarbha, attempted suicide but survived. Journalist Hardikar tells his story, shedding light on the struggles of Indian farmers, their desperation, and the complex issues they face. The book captures the essence of rural life and the harsh realities of the farm crisis in India.
£8.54
Orient Blackswan Pvt Ltd Selected Works of C. Rajagopalachari: Vol,
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Orient Blackswan Pvt Ltd In Burmese Prisons: Correspondence May 1923-July
Book SynopsisPrison letters, despite being subjected to the scrutiny of government censors, often supply some of the deepest insights into the mind of a revolutionary. Subhas Chandra Bose''s letters from Mandalay certainly underscore the truth of the poetic assertion: Some walls do not a prison make, nor iron bars a cage . They make this volume one of the most moving in the 12-volume set of Netaji''s Collected Works. Subhas Chandra Bose''s exile in Burmese prisons from 1924 to 1927 witnessed the transformation of a lieutenant into a leader. During the non-cooperation movement and its aftermath he had wholeheartedly accepted Deshbandhu Chitta Ranjan Das as his political mentor. The apprenticeship was cut short by Deshbandhu''s death in June 1925. When Subhas received this terrible news as a prisoner in Mandalay, he felt, desolate with a sense of bereavement , as he wrote to his friend Dilip Kumar Roy. Netaji''s letters cover a very wide array of topics art, music, literature, nature, education, folk culture, civic affairs, criminology, spirituality, and, of course, politics. He bore the rigours of prison life with a combination of stoicism and humour. This volume is indispensable to an understanding of India''s greatest revolutionary leader and will interest all historians of modern India.
£14.00
Orient Blackswan Pvt Ltd Lived Stories
Book SynopsisLived Stories are the carefully selected memories of an early woman diplomat of the Indian Foreign Service (IFS). On the surface, this is a collection of episodes experienced in various parts of the world during the author''s years as a diplomat. At a deeper level, they are carefully chosen stories that highlight social and political events that touch upon pressing issues of our time: majoritarianism; religious and ethnic prejudices; and the crisis of democracy. Also included is the story of the first successful case of extradition in this country, that of Abu Salem, and the issue of gender discrimination, which led to an upheaval in the IFS in 1979 and remains relevant today. Through events she witnessed during her postings, the author discusses how notions of nationalism and patriotism were tested when the Soviet Union broke into fourteen new nations and Yugoslavia into six, all in the name of nationalism. The stories from her days in Vietnam, immediately after the country''s victory against America in 1975 despite having no air force or navy, leads to the question: How relevant are technologically sophisticated weapons for India, which is the world''s largest importer of weapons? The author also discusses how, after her retirement, she became an activist of the RTI movement and a founder-member of the Aam Aadmi Party. These stories will be of interest to civil service aspirants and students of history and international relations. Discerning readers trying to make sense of the times will also find Lived Stories enlightening.
£15.00
Speaking Tiger Publishing Private Limited The Story of My Life
Book SynopsisHer experiences are not just a reflection of the challenges faced even by privileged women in the nineteenth century.
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Speaking Tiger Publishing Private Limited A Clown For God, A Clown For Others
Book SynopsisRudolf Heredia's memoir details his journey from a rebellious student to a respected Jesuit scholar, inspiring young minds and advocating for marginalized communities in India. His father's initial shock turned into support as Heredia embraced his calling with grace and wit, becoming a Clown for God and Others.
£16.99
HarperCollins India NTR: A Political Biography
Book SynopsisIn the year of N.T. Rama Rao''s birth centenary in 2023, this is a comprehensive political biography that traces his journey from a remote Andhra village to the forefront of the national stage via a thriving career in Telugu films. NTR, as he was popularly known, had an extraordinary ability to galvanize the masses, as much to watch his films as to support the party he founded - the Telugu Desam. His life and career can be divided in two distinct halves: his stellar performance as divine characters in mythological films and his tryst with politics. NTR''s transformation from a matinee idol of Telugu cinema to the political darling of the masses was swift and seamless.
£999.99
HarperCollins India Of Gifted Voice: The Art and Life of M.S.
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£19.35
Vitasta Publishing Pvt.Ltd Ballad of Bapu
Book SynopsisSantosh Bakaya's poetic biography "The Ballad of Bapu" vividly portrays Gandhi's life, highlighting his lesser-known episodes and extraordinary nonviolent ways that shaped a great India. Her exuberant language beautifully captures Gandhi's spirit and the potential of Indian English, making him a shining example for the world.
£14.11
Juggernaut Publication Rani Padmavati:: The Burning Queen
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Westland Publications Limited A House For Mr.Misra
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Westland Publications Limited Indira
Book SynopsisIn a government school classroom in Delhi, young Indira Thapa is set an unusual assignment by her favourite teacher: to write an essay around her name. Who was Indira Priyadarshini, the person after whom her grandfather named her? And why her? What is her legacy as Indira's first - and only - woman prime minister ?
£20.99
Niyogi Books Muhammad Ali Jinnah: A Journey From India To Pakistan
Book SynopsisM.A. Jinnah started in Congress, then joined Muslim League. Lucknow Pact in 1916. Left Congress due to Gandhi's rise. Led Muslim League, pushed for separate Muslim political existence. Demanded Pakistan in 1940.
£17.99
Westland Publications Limited SD Burman: The Prince Musician
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£999.99
Manjul Publishing House Pvt Ltd Govindram Seksaria :: The Untold Saga Of An
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£17.99
Speaking Tiger Publishing Private Limited Those Magnificent Women and Their Flying Machines
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Westland Publications Limited My Years with Rajiv: Triumph and Tragedy
Book SynopsisWise, witty and intensely moving, the book brings to vivid life not just the personality of Rajiv Gandhi as a man and a leader but a whole phase of modern India''s political history. The author narrates with total honesty and the most becoming modesty the story of promise soaring into achievement only to be cut down by destiny''s inscrutable hand. Habibullah is to Rajiv what Abul Fazl was to Akbar. -Gopalkrishna Gandhi If you want to know who Rajiv Gandhi was as a person, a friend and a leader, and what his contributions as prime minister were, Wajahat Habibullah''s thoughtful book, written with the sure hand of one who knew him from childhood and also served him professionally, is an unputdownable must read. -Pavan K. Varma On 21 May 1991, Wajahat Habibullah, then the commissioner of Kashmir (constituting the valley and two districts of Ladakh), had returned home after inspecting a mysterious fire at Dalgate, Srinagar. Much to his dismay, there had been another fire, one that left him devastated: an RDX explosion in the south Indian town of Sriperumbudur had taken the life of India''s sixth prime minister, Rajiv Gandhi. My Years with Rajiv is an endearing account of a friendship that turned into an administrative partnership, one that gave Habibullah an acute insight into Rajiv Gandhi''s political life. But equally, in this lucid memoir, recounting his years in the Indian Administrative Services, particularly at the Prime Minister''s Office, he walks us through the last three decades of the twentieth century in many ways, the most formative years of Indian history. Habibullah also seeks to demystify the workings of the Indian government and bureaucracy: the modernisation of the Nehruvian nation, the turbulence of the Khalistan years in Punjab, the introduction of grassroots policies aimed at poverty alleviation in rural India, the beginning of telecommunications services, the Shah Bano case, the opening of the locks at Babri Masjid-Ram Janmabhoomi, Indian interventions in Sri Lanka, and much else. In this, the author, a natural raconteur, is more than successful, telling the tale in his inimitably candid and self-effacing manner.
£17.99
HarperCollins India Why Not Me?: A Feeling of Millions
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HarperCollins India On the Move:: My Journey as a Serial Entrepreneur
Book SynopsisFRESH OUT OF SCHOOL AND STILL A TEENAGER, JOINING MY FATHER''s SHOP IN CHANDNI CHOWK WAS NOT AN OPTION, IT WAS THE ONLY OPTION! Every entrepreneur''s story is different; each follows a unique path to success. Even so, Hari Khemka stands out because of the sheer range of his entrepreneurship. From textiles and paper to household goods, metals, steel, IT (hardware and software), real estate, sound technology, education and, finally, surveillance solutions, he has been there and done that. Born into a traditional Marwari family from Churu, Rajasthan and growing up in Chandni Chowk, Hari followed the established script respect your elders, marry young, learn Mundi (the script exclusive to Marwari traders) and join the family business. But when a split in the family business plunged him into financial crisis, the young lad, newly married and de facto head of the family, decisively stepped off the beaten path. Catapulted into the rough and tumble of the business world with no one to guide him, Hari let his instincts take over and mastered the craft of every business he moved into. Today he dominates the field of security and surveillance through his flagship company, CP Plus, which is the youngest and fastest brand to enter the club of top four security companies in the world and the top two in Asia. On the Move captures the journey of Hari as a relentless entrepreneur, peppered with incredible anecdotes of his business failures and triumphs.
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Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd. A COUNTRY CALLED CHILDHOOD: A Memoir
Book SynopsisA Country Called Childhood is a beautifully told memoir of growing up in Amritsar in the tumultuous 1950s and 60s by award-winning actress Deepti Naval. In extremely visual and evocative prose, Naval describes an unforgettable childhood filled withove, adventure, mystery, tragedy, and joy. She uncovers, in great detail,ife in an unconventional Punjabi family while plunging the reader into the distinctive sights, smells, and sounds of a fast-vanishing India. Starting at the moment of her birth on a rainy night, she tracks her journey to adulthood, a path punctuated by many personal turning points as also momentous events of national importance, such as the Sino-Indian War of 1962 and the Indo-Pak War of 1965. Moving and illuminating, A Country Called Childhood shows how Naval''s earlyove affair with cinema and the experiences of her childhood shaped her career as one of the country''s most admired actors.
£999.99
Westland Publications Limited Captain Cool
Book SynopsisMahendra Singh Dhoni, known for his calm demeanor, rose to fame in 2005 with a century in Visakhapatnam. Gulu Ezekiel's book "Captain Cool" chronicles Dhoni's journey from a small town boy to a cricket legend who led India to multiple victories. Dhoni remains an inspiration to his teammates and fans even in the twilight of his career.
£15.99
Westland Publications Limited Prince with the paintbrush
Book SynopsisRaja Ravi Varma, father of modern Indian art, gained fame for blending European techniques with local expression. His paintings of Hindu gods became iconic, and he made art accessible through a lithographic press. This biography explores his royal beginnings and artistic legacy.
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Vitasta Publishing Pvt.Ltd The Year that Wasn't: The Diary of a 14 year Old
Book SynopsisBrisha's 2020 diary documents growth from teen to adult, capturing a generation's resilience amid challenges, shaping their future.
£13.99
Vitasta Publishing Pvt.Ltd The Reluctant Doctor: Stilettos to Stethoscope-:
Book SynopsisFashionable city girl becomes rural doctor, giving up dreams for village practice. Memoir details her transformative journey treating physical and psychological issues of patients. Shows impact of globalization on India, with mix of horror and hope in village life.
£16.99
Juggernaut Publication The 7 Sins of Being a Mother 2021
Book SynopsisThere's nothing as beautiful as the mother and child bond - or is there? In her new book, author Tahira Kashyap Khurrana shows you the darker, smellier, more mortifying and - let's say it - the infinitely more celibate side of parenthood.
£9.80
Juggernaut Publication Capture the Dream: The Many Lives of Captain C.P.
Book SynopsisThe extraordinary life of India''s top hotelier recorded for his birth centenary Captain C.P. Krishnan Nair was a true bon vivant.He wore flamboyant linen suits, drove a Rolls-Royce, consorted with kings and dined at the finest restaurants in the world. He had certainly come a long way from his humble origins in Kannur, Kerala. As the acclaimed writer Bachi Karkaria shows in this honest, entertaining and deeply researched biography, his successes were hard won.His army career drew him into the ambit of Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan. Post his army days the Captain established a roaring textile empire, becoming the biggest Indian exporter of ready-to-wear to the US. But laurels were an itchy wreath for the daring Captain.He went on to establish the Leela Hotels, named after his wife, guide and soulmate, when he was in his sixties.Captain Nair always demanded the best for his guests. He refused to give up when even most of his hotel projects got mired in seemingly insurmountable problems. An unsung hero, Captain Nair''s is the story of aspiration,passion, determination and making it big in modern India.
£22.79
Juggernaut Publication Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Book SynopsisAtal Bihari Vajpayee's political journey from Jana Sangh to BJP, ambition to make BJP a national alternative, and role in shaping BJP's dominance. A complex figure - Hindutva loyalist and liberal centrist, eloquent poet and ruthless tactician. Widely loved as a statesman despite flaws. Book delves into his life and legacy.
£20.89
Juggernaut Publication India's Science Geniuses: (And the Problems they
Book SynopsisIndia's Science Geniuses profiles brilliant Indian scientists in various fields, describing their cutting-edge work in a captivating manner. Written for lay readers, the book brings the exciting world of Indian science to life.
£15.99
Westland Publications Limited Talking Life: Javed Akthar in Conversation with
Book SynopsisHe relives the battle he waged on behalf of lyricists and music composers in Parliament, the intense internal struggle to overcome the difficulties that built up in the wake of fame and money, and the many strands that wove through his relentless pursuit of excellence.
£20.99
Aspekt Publishers Hemingway's Last Flame: Swedish Liaisons
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£17.82
Buddhist Publication Society,Sri Lanka Vangisa: An Early Buddhist Poet
Book SynopsisWithin the original sangha, there was a monk whom the Buddha designated as his foremost disciple in the composition of spontaneous verse. This was the venerable Vangisa. Vangisa has been a Brahmin who made his living by tapping skulls to discover the rebirth of their owners.
£6.33
Buddhist Publication Society,Sri Lanka Buddha and His Disciples
Book SynopsisIn this book the life the Buddha is explored through the perspective of his interactions with his disciples and contemporaries, using society of the time as background. An accessible work especially suited for young people and newcomers to Buddhism.
£8.06
Gefen Publishing House Alex Building a Life: The Story of an American
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£13.29
Gefen Publishing House We Were Europeans: A Personal History of a
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£999.99
Gefen Publishing House Children of Israel
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£27.89
Gefen Publishing House The Rage Less Traveled: A Memoir of Surviving a
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£18.89
Jumhoori Publications Bangladesh, Untold Facts
Book SynopsisThe book "Bangladesh: Untold Facts" by Lt Col Sharif ul haq Dalim sheds light on the military operations in East Pakistan during the Liberation War of 1971, offering rare insights often overlooked in existing literature from Bangladesh, Pakistan, and India. Highly recommended for scholars and general readers interested in South Asian history.
£21.59
Peace Publications Eminent Muslim Scientists
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