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University of Toronto Press Harbin
Book SynopsisThis book offers an intimate portrait of early twentieth-century Harbin, a city in Manchuria where Russian colonialists, and later refugees from the Revolution, met with Chinese migrants. The deep social and intellectual fissures between the Russian and Chinese worlds were matched by a multitude of small efforts to cross the divide as the city underwent a wide range of social and political changes. Using surviving letters, archival photographs, and rare publications, this book also tells the personal story of a forgotten city resident, Baron Roger Budberg, a physician who, being neither Russian nor Chinese, nevertheless stood at the very centre of the cross-cultural divide in Harbin. The biography of an important city, fleshing out its place in the global history of East-West contacts and twentieth-century diasporas, this book is also the history of an individual life and an original experiment in historical writing. Trade Review"This is a fascinating and well-researched exploration of the Russian [and] Chinese cultural encounter in Harbin, based on the extensive use of sources in both Russian and Chinese." -- Austin Jersild, Old Dominion University * H-Soz-Kult *"Specialists will draw much eclectic material about Harbin from Gamsa and enjoy the author’s often insightful ideas about cross-cultural contact and more." -- David Wolff, Hokkaido University * Slavic Review *"There are many reasons to like this book. The writing is elegant, with frequent memorable turns of phrase. The research in Russian, Chinese, and European-language sources is deep and rich, and Gamsa’s feel for his subject is remarkable. One senses on every page his balanced affection for Harbin and even for Budberg, despite his frankness about their many shared imperfections." -- Willard Sunderland, University of Cincinnati * Journal of Modern History *“The book builds on impressive research, contains stimulating discussions of the relationship between biography and general history, and thus deserves to be read not only as the story of a remarkable man but also, more broadly, as a fascinating attempt to understand the life of an individual in the context of his multicultural environment.” -- Stig Thøgersen, Aarhus University * H-Net Reviews *“Harbin: A Cross-Cultural Biography is a remarkable feat of research across multiple languages and archives, as well as a compellingly original, stylishly written, and surprisingly intimate book.” -- Edward Tyerman, University of California, Berkeley * Twentieth-Century China *"The book is a masterful analysis of the consequences that traumatic shifts in power relations could have for the life of individuals." -- N. Pianciola, Nazarbayev University * Slavonic and East European Review *Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Introduction 1. Of Ethnicity and Identity 2. Beginnings 3. Intermediaries and Channels of Communication 4. A Chinese-German Flower 5. Daily Life in a Mixed City 6. Trials and Endings 7. Russians and Chinese under Japanese Rule 8. Kharbintsy and Ha’erbin ren Epilogue: The General and the Particular Notes Glossary of Chinese Terms Bibliography Index
£25.19
Amber Books Ltd The History of America: Revolution, Race and War
Book Synopsis'America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves.' – Abraham Lincoln Is the story of the United States that of George Washington, John Adams and Barack Obama? Or of slave rebel Nat Turner, of Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King? Or Sitting Bull and Al Capone? Or Marilyn Monroe, James Dean and OJ Simpson? Of course, it is the story of all these, of both civil war and world war, of gold rush and dust bowl, of the Pilgrim Fathers and religious cults, of Prohibition and the Mafia, of the Salem Witch Trials and the McCarthy-era witch-hunts. From the Iroquois and early European settlers to the Revolutionary War and Civil War, from slavery to segregation, from the frontier to the Reservations, The History of America is a chronological examination of the United States through politics, labour, big business, crime and culture. Featuring such varied characters as Thomas Jefferson and John Brown, Bugsy Siegel and J P Morgan, Calamity Jane, Chuck Berry and Bonnie & Clyde, it tells the story of the first ‘new nation’, the first major colony to revolt successfully against colonial rule, and how it became the world’s most powerful country. Extensively researched and illustrated with 180 black-&-white artworks and illustrations, The History of America is a lively and fascinating account of the darker side of the story of the United States.Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION A NEW WORLD THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION THE CONSTITUTION GOING WEST THE CIVIL WAR CAPITALISM AND THE CLOSING FRONTIER THE NEW AGE WORLD WAR II THE EARLY COLD WAR DISILLUSIONMENT AND REVIVAL FALLEN HEROES AND FALSE PROPHETS THE NEW MILLENNIUM Bibliography Index
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New Haven Publishing Ltd The Little Big Beat Book
Book SynopsisBig Beat was once one of the biggest, but ironically, perhaps most misunderstood musical movements of the Mid-Late 1990's, lead by some of the biggest artists the Electronic Dance Music scene has ever seen, such as Fatboy Slim (AKA Norman Cook), The Chemical Brothers and The Prodigy. It's loud, eclectic sound with it's syncopated beats was a smash around the world, leading to nights of boozy (but good natured) hedonism, and it was the soundtrack to the advertising world of the late 1990's and early 2000's. But, somewhere along the way, the genre got a massive backlash from critics, leading to a very quick and painful death, and became the very victim of it's own success. Where did it go wrong and is there a chance for the scene to experience a revival? With new and exclusive interviews with Rory Hoy from 120 of those who were in the thick of it (including Fatboy Slim and Liam Howlett and Keith Flint from The Prodigy) - this is a celebratory (and sometimes humorous) look at a music scene that was short lived . . but had a very big impact.
£15.19
New Haven Publishing Ltd The Birth of The Beatles Story: Our Time with The
Book SynopsisImagine a time before the whole world knew The Beatles - you are in 1960s Liverpool, standing in an overcrowded, dark, sweaty cellar, waiting for John, Paul, George and Pete to take to the stage - about to witness the face of popular music, and your own life, changing forever. This is the story of Mike and Bernadette Byrne's amazing and uniquely personal journey. They not only witnessed music history being made but they went on to build The Beatles Story, the most successful Beatle exhibition in the world. With no money of their own, little experience, and hardly any support from the city, they succeeded. Bernadette was a Cavern regular who went on to date George and Paul, while Mike was a fellow Merseybeat musician and acquaintance of The Beatles. Like scenes in a Beatles film yet to be made, Bernie was caught with her hair in rollers by George Harrison, Paul McCartney nearly burned her parents' house down and Mike was backed by a 21-year-old Ringo while playing at Butlins Holiday Camp. From escaping screaming fans in George Harrison's car and organising 14 labourers to carry Ringo's customised Mini up an escalator in a Dallas mall, to secret meetings with senior Beatle bosses in a London crypt, this journey is packed with unseen pictures and many untold stories about The Beatles - and how a Liverpool couple helped Liverpool fall in love with the Beatles again. The book is a large, coffee table size hardcover with full colour interior, full of rare and magnificent images.
£22.49
Juggernaut Publication Letters From Hindustan
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Orient Blackswan Pvt Ltd Mundane and More from Memory
Book SynopsisV. R. Reddy, a prominent figure in the legal community, made significant contributions to legal education and served in various high-ranking positions. His memoir recounts his journey from rural beginnings to practicing law at the Supreme Court, highlighting his personal and professional experiences with candor and warmth.
£11.99
HarperCollins Publishers Bad Blood 5 Tales of the Notorious Hudson Family
Book SynopsisIt’s 1971 and seventeen-year-old Christine is about to give birth to her son. When her family throw her out, Christine has the biggest fight of her life to bring up her son safe on the infamous Canterbury Estate in Bradford, rife with crime, alcohol and drugs, a place where family is everything and nothing.
£8.24
Penguin Random House India Escaped
Book SynopsisLondon is a safe haven for Indian fugitives like Mallya and Modi. "Escaped" book reveals their lavish lifestyles, legal battles, and evasion tactics. It discusses extradition loopholes, historical cases, and challenges in bringing fugitives back to India.
£13.95
Penguin Random House India Ive Never Been UnHappier
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Alfred A. Knopf Deer Creek Drive
Book SynopsisThe stunning true story of a murder that rocked the Mississippi Delta and forever shaped one author’s life and perception of home.“Mix together a bloody murder in a privileged white family, a false accusation against a Black man, a suspicious town, a sensational trial with colorful lawyers, and a punishment that didn’t fit the crime, and you have the best of southern gothic fiction. But the very best part is that the story is true.” —John GrishamIn 1948, in the most stubbornly Dixiefied corner of the Jim Crow south, society matron Idella Thompson was viciously murdered in her own home: stabbed at least 150 times and left facedown in one of the bathrooms. Her daughter, Ruth Dickins, was the only other person in the house. She told authorities a Black man she didn’t recognize had fled the scene, but no evidence of the man's presence was uncovered. When Dickins herself was convicted and sentenced to life in prison, the comm
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Random House USA Inc Wastelands
Book SynopsisBeautifully written, impeccably researched, and told with the air of suspense that few writers can handle, Wastelands is a story I wish I had written. —From the Foreword by John Grisham The once idyllic coastal plain of North Carolina is home to a close-knit, rural community that for more than a generation has battled the polluting practices of large-scale farming taking place in its own backyard. After years of frustration and futility, an impassioned cadre of local residents, led by a team of intrepid and dedicated lawyers, filed a lawsuit against one of the world’s most powerful companies—and, miraculously, they won. As vivid and fast-paced as a thriller, Wastelands takes us into the heart of a legal battle over the future of America’s farmland and into the lives of the people who found the courage to fight.There is Elsie Herring, the most outspoken of the neighbors, who has endured racial slurs and th
£18.75
HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd Treasures of the Deep The Extraordinary Life and Times of Captain Mike H atcher
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Hachette Australia The Brumby Wars
Book SynopsisIt''s not just a war over horses. It''s a battle for the soul of Australia.This is a book about the intense culture war raging around Australia''s wild horses, known as brumbies. It pits a vision of the legendary Man from Snowy River and the iconic ANZAC Light Horse against the spectre of ecosystems destroyed by feral pests. The debate involves powerful politicians and media commentators, and stars an animal mythologised in Australian poetry and prose. But in essence, this is about us. The Brumby Wars is about Australians at war with each other over their vision of an ideal Australia.To ecologists and people who ski, walk and fish in the High Country and other areas where the brumbies proliferate, they are a feral menace which must be removed to save delicate alpine landscapes. To the descendants of cattle families and many Australians in urban and regional areas, brumbies are untouchable, a symbol of wildness and freedom.Something has to give. But what? The land or the horses? This war is set to escalate dramatically before we have an answer. Featuring interviews with characters from all sides of the debate, The Brumby Wars is the riveting account of a major national issue and the very human passions it inspires. It is also a journey, a quest to understand what makes us tick in our increasingly polarised country.Praise for Anthony Sharwood''s From Snow to Ash''Makes for inspirational reading'' West Australian''A distinctive, charming narrative ... a thinking, caring man''s trek'' Canberra Times''A joyous read with personality in spades ... A book for the adventurer in us all'' Australian Geographic
£13.49
The History Press Ltd Queens of the Underworld
Book SynopsisThe incredible story of Britain's female gangsters from the seventeenth century to the present day.Trade ReviewWhat a brilliant piece of research; pieced together with compassion, heart and understanding. Caitlin's book gives voice to women who have been forgotten or have only been seen through a male prism. She wrestles back their stories. This book is an extremely important part of women's social history. Read it! -- Maxine PeakeThis riveting book begins with the surprise of a different "ever after" and goes on to confound expectations, assumptions and stereotypes.In Queens of the Underworld, Caitlin Davies displays that rare talent for history and storytelling without judgment. "Female Crooks" in particular could do with more of this. -- Shami ChakrabartiNeither sentimental nor judgmental, Davies presents these characters as important examples of criminological history.
£20.00
Casagrande Press LLC Fishings Greatest Misadventures
Book SynopsisFeatures everyday fishermen, pros, and journalists who tell their stories of freak accidents, fishy attacks, pranks, idiotic decisions, eerie or unexplained incidents, and other calamities.
£11.99
Orion Publishing Co The Broken Places
Book Synopsis''Sunlit and dark, painful and joyous'' David Mitchell, author of Cloud AtlasIn 1931, Gregory Hemingway''s life begins in Kansas City, Missouri. The third and favourite child of an overbearing father, Greg is a paragon: a star athlete, a crack shot, bright and handsome and built like a pocket battleship.In 2001, Gloria Hemingway''s life ends in a Miami women''s correctional institution. Complex and contradictory, radiant and resilient, it is a life that has flourished against the odds and been lived to the full.Inspired by true events and spanning seventy years of the last century, this is the story of a miraculous existence, told with beauty and compassion. Transporting the reader back and forth in time, from Cuba to New York and Montana to Florida, The Broken Places explores what it means to grow up in the shadow of a man famous for his masculinity, to bear the weight of expectation and a tragic family legacy, and to finally step out inTrade ReviewI was completely caught up by it and found it intensely moving. The composite method of shuttling between times and places allows a depth of character to build in a way that feels almost cubist. I admire the way in which each character is seen in their variousness and inconsistency so that there is compassion for all. The central character is imagined so fully that their fractured memories now feel like my own and I left the book sad to be leaving a person I had grown to care about greatly * Elizabeth Cook *A humane and compassionate look at a fascinating life, the complexity of gender, and the destructive legacy of being the child of the world's most famous alpha male * Patrick Ness *Sunlit and dark, painful and joyous, The Broken Places follows Ernest Hemingway's child on a lifelong journey. Russell Franklin has crafted a myth-busting novel of rare skill and integrity. Its echoes persist and evolve long after the final pages' * David Mitchell, author of Cloud Atlas *'Franklin's prose is contained and concise... and provokes the question about the fixity of selfhood. What does it mean to be a man or a woman? And what about all the lives in between' * The Telegraph *The Broken Place is an enrapturing story about family and expectation * Independent *
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Little, Brown Book Group Help Im Trapped in the Duvet
Book SynopsisMost people understand that what an emergency is and only call out the police, fire brigade or ambulance when they really need to. However, there is a weird minority who will dial 911 if they lose their keys, if their phone isn''t working, if they need a lift home from a party or even if they have become hopelessly trapped in their own duvet!This hilarious collection of true stories brings together some of the world''s most ridiculous emergency calls, including:- The woman who called the police because MacDonalds was out of Chicken Mcnuggets.- The priest who dialed 999 because WHSmiths at Manchester Airporte wouldn''t let him use their toilet- The boy who called an ambulance because his poodle was looking sad.- The man whose watch read the same time for three hours who called the police to report that...wait for it...time was standing still- Then there was the man who had taken too much viagra...
£8.99
Random House Diana William and Harry
Book Synopsis''[A] pacy, frictionless read'' Sunday Telegraph''Cinematic. . . an entertaining and persuasive study of the royal family'' Publisher''s Weekly''Patterson treats the princess as a person and tells the story from a mother''s perspective'' Kirkus______________________________Twenty-five years after her tragic death, James Patterson tells the heartbreaking true story of Princess Diana''s life as a mother and a global icon.At the age of thirteen, she became Lady Diana Spencer.At twenty, Princess of Wales.At twenty-one, she earned her most important title: Mother.As she fell in love, first with Prince Charles and then with her sons, William and Harry, the world fell in love with the young royal family - Diana most of all.With one son destined to be King and one needing to find his own way, she taught them lessons about royal tradition and also real life
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Heritage House Publishing Co Ltd More Great Dog Stories: Inspirational Tales About
Book SynopsisThese are tales about people who turned around the lives of their dogs, and dogs who turned around the lives of their people. A retired greyhound named Blaster learns about life beyond the racetrack. Jovi, a fearful border collie, discovers the joys of human and canine companionship. A service dog named Blue opens doors for her owner, a quadriplegic, that he thought were forever closed to him. Dog lovers of all ages will be inspired and moved by these true stories.
£10.44
NeWest Press Elk in the House: The Story of a Remarkable Elk
Book SynopsisHave you ever walked into your living room to find an elk contentedly watching television? Meet Butter, human companion and elk extraordinaire at the Seventh Avenue Elk Ranch in Manning, Alberta. When ranchers Beverly and Carson Lein chose the unique occupation of farming elk, they didnt count on adopting and inevitably falling in love with one. From perilous elk births to charging bulls, life is never dull at the Leins ranch. Experience life on an elk farm through the eyes of author Beverly Lein with An Elk in the Housea simultaneously heartbreaking and uplifting story for the whole family to enjoy.
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Empire Publications Ltd Chasing the Flame
Book SynopsisSub-editor Dingo Smart is stuck in a dead end desk job when the death of his newspaper''s Olympic correspondent presents the chance of a lifetime. He soon finds himself winging his way to the Atlanta games having already informed his boss he will not be coming back and encounters the stifling heat and disorganisation of possibly the worst Olympics ever staged. Having survived the Deep South and now freed from responsibility, Dingo embarks on his own globe-trotting Olympiad -- battling overweight passengers on Greyhound buses, maniac tuk-tuk drivers in Thailand and the finest cuisine a Fijian village can offer before heading to the Sydney games where he finds himself much older and wiser for his Atlanta experience. A travel book like no other, Chasing The Flame is the hilarious true story of one man''s journey of self-discovery.
£10.40
Bene Factum Publishing Ltd Banana Skins
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Bene Factum Publishing Ltd Donough O'Brien's Little Book of Banana Skins:
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Splendid Publications Limited Daniel, My Son: A Father's Powerful Account of
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£9.67
Arkbound My Dream
Book SynopsisMy Dream is a gripping novel that follows the struggles of one woman through adversity to be able to achieve her dream. This novel confronts real, dark issues and experiences; following a childhood of abandonment and hard work, this is a tale of perseverance and drive that takes her from the wards of a London hospital to the heart of the Middle East. Esther finds herself prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice to be free of her pain. This is a story of love and faith; of despair and betrayal. It is a powerful example of a woman who nearly lost her dream, but who found it in the end.
£9.49
Arkbound Roofless
Book SynopsisRoofless is the new non-fiction book by Stewart Harvey, and is a series of real-life accounts and interviews given by people who have faced the brutal realities of homelessness at some point in their lives. Compiled by the charity First Stop Darlington, the true identities of the protagonists are kept secret, but their stories always make for difficult and bleak reading. Documenting both the successes and failures of people who attempt to make a life for themselves while battling homelessness, Roofless is a disturbing reality check for people who may often turn a blind eye to this ever-increasing issue. "...Harrowing and calling out for change, Roofless serves as a reminder that anyone can be homeless, especially in times of economic uncertainty and welfare cut-backs..."Trade Review`What does it mean to be without a home; to be living each day uncertain where you will be sleeping, in the shadow of near-constant abuse and danger?' Most of us take having a home for granted, even if it's just a house share or living with family, yet there are those who don't have these essential things. Few books succeed in capturing the first-hand accounts of people who have experienced homeless, let alone managing to present these accounts in a way that is both gripping and demanding action. This is what makes Roofless special. Written and compiled by a group of homeless people, the book imparts insights and experiences that most of us can only barely imagine. Roofless also raises serious questions raised as to why the UK, one of the richest countries in the world, is still seeing tens of thousands of people being homeless. It conveys with shocking depth how close all us can be to becoming homelessness, no matter what our situation. - Review by George Shiner
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Arkbound Enduring Words: A Collection of Creative Work by
Book SynopsisArising from a National Writing Competition in 2022-3 on the theme of 'Endurance', this collection of works by serving prisoners relates both to the deepest of human tragedies and the greatest of triumphs. Contributors describe what endurance means for them; not just of the prison system, whose efficacy this collection brings into question, but of the lives that led them there. Victor Frankl, the psychologist and Jewish WWII concentration camp survivor, is referenced independently by two contributors. In his words: "He, who has a why to live for, can bear with almost any how."The 'why's' in this collection are sometimes obscure, sometimes inspiring, and always heart-rending. Sometimes, it is Nature's touch or vision that helps the authors endure. Often, it is meaningful relationships with others. Readers can extend such meaningful connection further, by receiving these touching passages with a spirit of compassion and a desire to understand.
£9.49
2QT Publishing Services Best Foot Forward
Book SynopsisIn April 2021, Colette set off from Lizard Point in Cornwall with the aim of running to Scotland's most north-westerly corner, Cape Wrath Lighthouse. A distance of one-thousand miles. This book tracks her progress gives personal insights into the challenges she faced.
£14.24
Spenwood Books Cream - A People's History
Book SynopsisA history of the 1960s rock band Cream (Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce & Ginger Baker) told through 500 previously unpublished eyewitness accounts
£17.99
Monash University Publishing Time of Our Lives: Celebrating Older Women
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£21.59
Random House USA Inc Deer Creek Drive: A Reckoning of Memory and
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£13.49
Roli Books Pvt Ltd Blood Brothers: A Family Saga
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£15.99
Permanent Black Plain Speaking:: A Sudra's Story
Book SynopsisA.N. Sattanathan's memoirs and lectures provide a unique insight into non-brahmin low-caste life in rural South India, highlighting poverty and caste prejudice. The text serves as a key literary-historical document of the caste struggle, offering a revelatory experience for English-educated readers.
£17.99
Jaico Publishing House Mossad
Book SynopsisThe book "Mossad" by Bar-Zohar and Mishal delves into the thrilling and dangerous missions of Israel's Mossad, showcasing their top-notch intelligence work from capturing Nazi war criminals to eliminating Iranian nuclear scientists. A must-read for espionage enthusiasts.
£19.99
Konark Publishers Pvt.Ltd When the Heart Speaks: Memoirs of a Cardiologist
Book SynopsisDr. Upendra Kaul's memoir explores his journey from Kashmir to a renowned cardiologist, sharing encounters with personalities and addressing evolving medical ethics and kickbacks in the profession, offering a captivating mix of events.
£18.74
Vitasta Publishing Pvt.Ltd The Bharathi I Knew
Book SynopsisHer adult perspective gives Bharathiyarâs recalled words a special significance; and discovers in his life, a special message for humanity.
£17.99
Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd. Very Best OF Mahatma Gandhi
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Juggernaut Publication From Phansi Yard: My Year with the Women of
Book SynopsisWhile Bharadwaj is an unflinching observer of the harshness of prison life, this is not a bleak book. It is written with warmth, compassion and impish humour.
£22.79
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.
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Orient Blackswan Pvt Ltd Bibi's Room:: Hyderabadi Women and
Book SynopsisIn addition to the general neglect of women writers, Urdu literary historiography in both English and Urdu has historically privileged north Indian and Pakistani writers while overlooking the many Urdus south of Bombay and Bhopal. Next to no work exists in English on the Urdu writers of Hyderabad, and only a handful of texts have been translated into Englishan astonishing neglect, considering their contribution to the study of gender, political cultures, and regional histories. Bibi's Room studies the lives and work of three women writers from Hyderabad who wrote in Urdu: Zeenath Sajida, Najma Nikhat, and Jeelani Bano. It addresses the absence of scholarship on Hyderabadi women writers in three ways: representative translations; short, nuanced biographies; and critical analyses of their oeuvresall framed against twentieth-century Hyderabadi history, politics, culture, and society.
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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.
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Orient Blackswan Pvt Ltd Selected Works of C. Rajagopalachari:: Vol. VII,
Book SynopsisThe 7th volume of Rajaji's correspondence details key events from 1940-1946, including the Cripps Mission, Quit India movement, Hindu-Muslim talks, and 1945-1946 elections. It explores Rajaji's conflicts with Congress, his resignation in 1942, return in 1945, and contributions to national issues like the Rajaji/C.R. Formula for Gandhi-Jinnah talks.
£58.49
Speaking Tiger Publishing Private Limited Helen: The Making of a Bollywood H-Bomb
Book SynopsisEqually, the book is a gloriously witty and provocative examination of middle-class Indian morality; the politics of religion, gender and sexuality in popular culture; and the importance of the song, the item number and the wayward woman in Hindi cinema.
£17.50
HarperCollins India Sun Mere Bandhu Re: The Musical World of SD
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HarperCollins India Rejoice in Adversity, Triumph in War: A Military
Book SynopsisThis is an exciting, first-hand account of one of the most thrilling jobs in the world, and a must-read for anyone who has ever wondered about the men and women who serve in India's armed forces.
£13.99
Niyogi Books Banaras of Gods, Humans and Stories
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Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd. BY MANY A HAPPY ACCIDENT: Recollections of a Life
Book SynopsisFortuitous or not, By Many a Happy Accident is an account of aife of unplanned happenings that took M. Hamid Ansari away from his preferred fancy for academia to professional diplomacy and then be co-opted in publicife and catapulted to the second highest office in theand for two consecutive terms. None of his predecessors, except Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, had experienced this honour. Besides chairing the Rajya Sabha and shedding interestingight on some of its functional aspects, Ansari used the vice presidency as a formidable pulpit to express himself candidly on a range of issues at different times in India''s changing politicalandscape. Their overarching theme was the need for modern India to re-commit itself to the constitutional principles of justice,iberty, equality and fraternity, to the values of a composite culture, and for correctives in polity relating to identity, security and empowerment of the weaker segments of our society.
£21.74
Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd. GANDHI: His Engagement with Islam and the Arab
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