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This is the best reference on this subject in my library. Unfortunately it is out of print. Good luck finding a copy.

About the Book :
It vividly describes the archaeological relics and historical monuments of China in the provinces of Shanxi, Henan and Gansu, besides Beijing and its surroundings. One gets a glimpse of the great Buddhist rock-cut caves of northern and central China through excellent photo-illustrations. Besides, an analytical correlative study of the Buddhist contacts between southeast India, China and Sri Lanka is attempted, bringing to light the potential overseas `Perfume Route`, which supplemented the older and well-known overland `Silk Road`.

About the Author :
Dr. I.K. Sarma, M.A., Ph.D. P.G. Diploma in Archaeology from the Institute of Archaeology (b.15th Oct. 1937), has served in the Archaeological Survey of India since Jan 1958. He is a native of Pallipadu Village, Nellore district, (Pin - 524 314). He retired in Oct-1995, after a distinguished service as Director (Archaeology), incharge of Museums, Monuments, Antiquity, Conservation and Temple Survey Projects. Subsequently he served as Director, Salar Jung Museum till Oct-1997. He participated in many Archaeological Excavations, (Nagarjunakonda, Kalibangan Surkotda, and Pauni) and directed the excavations at the famous historical Sites at Amaravati, Gudimallam, guntipalli and Peddavegi, the ancient Vengipura. He has established Site Museums in India at Amaravati, Gudimallam, Guntapalli and Peddavegi, the ancient Vengipura. He has established site Museums in India at Amaravati, Chandragiri Chandri and other places.
Dr. Sarma has to his credit several published works. More important being, Coinage of the Satavahana Empire (1980): The Development of Early Saiva Art and Architecture(1982); Buddhist Monuments of China and South East India(1985); Religion in Art and Historical Archaeology of South India (1987); Studies in Early Buddhist Monuments and Brahmi Inscriptions of Andhradesa (1988); South Indian Coinage (A Review of Recent Discoveries (1992); Temples of the Gangas of Karnataka, (1992); Early Brahmi Inscription form Sannati (1993); Parasuramesvara Temple at Gudimaliam-A Probe into ITS ORIGINS (1994); and Science of Archaeology in India (1999); Shri Sarma has edited several Felicitation and Commemoration Volumes. Research Journals and reviewed several works, he also contributes popular articles in Telugu and English on Indian Art, Architecture, Culture, Temples and delivered several Radio talks in English, Hindi and Telegu.

Contents :
Foreword
Preface
Glossary of Technical Terms
List of Figures
List of Plates
1. Introduction
2. Monuments and Museums in and around Beijing
3. Monuments and Relics in Gansu Province
4. Monuments and Museums in Shanxi Province
5. Monuments and Museums in Henan Province
6. Buddhist China, South East India and Ceylon
Epilogue
Select Bibliography
Index

About the Book :
The present work is based on the first-hand study of the Buddhist remains, mostly lying unnoticed, at various places and in museums and private collections. It has taken years of study and fieldwork to dig up the literary and archaeological data to prepare this monograph which brings to light many stupas, pillars, sculptures, terracottas and other antiquities from the region of Haryana showing clearly that Buddhism continued to live here even after it was wiped off from the mainland. Buddhism is one of the well-known religions of the world and is being practiced by people from India to Japan and in South Asia. Like any other cultured people, the Buddhists also feel concerned about their heritage and are eager to know more and more about it.
Haryana occupies an intermediary position between Gandhara and Mathura, two very important centers of Buddhist art. There is growing evidence to indicate that the Mathura and Gandhara Schools did not live in isolation and had mutual influences. Punjab and Haryana being intermediary between the two must have played as their meeting ground. And hence the importance of the relics discovered from this area.
It is for the first time that all relevant literary and archaeological evidence regarding Buddhism in this region, known partially and piecemeal earlier, has been presented in book form. It is the result of sustained efforts and interest in the subject and includes some unpublished and little known remains. It is hoped that the monograph will help in understanding the story of the development and decline of Buddhism and Buddhist art in northern India and would evoke further research and discussion.

About the Author :
DEVENDRA HANDA holds postgraduate degrees in Sanskrit, History and Education -- all in First Class and with top positions in the University. He obtained his postgraduate Diploma in Archaeology from the School (now Institute) of Archaeology (ASI, New Delhi) in 1964 with distinction. He is the recipient of Maulana Azad and Archaeological Centenary Commemoration Medals, Sir Mortimer Wheeler Prize and various other awards. He is known to the Indologists through more than three hundred research papers. His major published works are listed on the back of this jacket.
He has attended numerous national and international conferences and delivered lectures in various institutions. He made academic visits to United Kingdom and Belgium in 1991. In 1992, he was awarded the Lowick Memorial Grant of the Royal Numismatic Society, London. In 1993, he visited Sri Lanka on the invitation of the Sri Lanka Numismatic Society. He was honoured for his contributions to the science of numismatics at Calcutta in 1994. After his retirement from the Panjab University, Chandigarh in 1999, he was a Fellow at the Indian Institute of Advanced Study at Shimla (2000-2003) and is presently a Senior Fellow of the Ministry of Culture, GOI, New Delhi.

Contents :
Preface
List of figures
Transliteration Table
Introduction
Kuru Janapada
Buddha's Visit and Spread of Buddhism in Haryana
The Early Stupas
The Maurya Pillars
The Sunga Period
Amin Railing Pillars
Railing Pillars from Hathin and Bhadas
The Saka-Kushana Period
Kushana Terracottas
The Gupta Period
Railing Pillar from Sultan Ghari
The Harsha Epoch
The Early Medieval Period
Notes and References
Bibliography
Index

The book unfolds with each story , the theme being the same...all attachment and ego will always ultimately cause pain. The book highlights that there is no short cut to peace , that no religion can hasten your reaching enlightenment.........and at each stage one HAS to work through continuously with equanimity. Great book......no big elements ,just facts bringing out the true Buddhist school of thought.

About the Book :
The Bundela Rebellion was a feudal revolt against the British rule in Saugor and Nebudda territories. The British annexation of the region in 1818, after dislodging the Marathas, had undermined the power and influence of the local chiefs. Was the rising of 1842 a prelude to that of 1857, which assumed such a widespread and popular character ? The probable causes of the revolt, progress of the insurrectionary movement, its suppression, effects, etc. has been dealt with in the present work. The conclusions of the author, drawn from an overall study of the episode, reveal the true nature and significance of the rebellion.

Contents :
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgements
General
Abbreviations
1. History and Administration : People Their Social and Economic Condition
2. Causes of Discontent
3. Ouubreak of the Revolt
4. Progress of the Insurrectionary Movement
5. Rebellion moves towards Narmada
6. Spread of the Uprising
7. Suppression
8. Effects
Conclusion
Appendices
Glossary
Bibliography
Index

For anyone who is interested in a little known theater of WWII. This is a well written and fact filled read. Primarily the story of Gen. Joe (Vinager Joe) Stilwell. In an arena of larger than life names,Merrill, Wingate, Mao, and Chian Kai-shek, Gen.Stilwell`s story pull all the elements together in an way that, a telling from other angles might not. As my first book on this subject, I feel Mr Webster gave me my money`s worth in a book that was hard to put down.

Beautiful book of snapshots of Susi Bradfield's life, arriving in the UK on the Kindertransport, all the joys and sorrows leading up to the present day, where she is still more than evidently surrounded by her loving family. A must read!

Some people refer to this as the "c" bible
This book is not cluttered with C++ forcing you to figure out what part is "c".

You may think that this book is not for beginners. However it is actually more of a combination of dictionary and ["The Elements of Style" ISBN: 020530902X] for the "c" language

This does of course include ANSI c, which is transportable to all platforms. It also states that," Since the ANSI c library is in many cases modeled on Unix facilities, this could may help your understanding of the library as well."

This book should be used as a prerequisite to c communications books.

The Cambridge History of Islam, editors: P.M. Holt, Anne Lambton, and Bernard Lewis. 1970 hardback, 2 vols.(reprinted 1992, 1994, 1995?): Vol.1: "The Central Islamic Lands"; Vol.2: "The Further Islamic Lands--Islamic Society & Organization"; (1,781 pgs). This two-volume set begins with Arabia before the Prophet Muhammad. The books provide "a comprehensive history of the Muslim lands over more than 13 centuries, to the years following the Second World War. They attempt to view Islam as a cultural whole and to enable the reader to follow all the threads -- historical, theological, philosophical, political, economic, scientific, military, artistic -- related to the rise, spread, and development of Islamic civilization." There are numerous maps and photographs. 1977: issued in paperback in 4 volumes. Vol. 1A: "The Rise and Domination of the Arabs" (Pre-Muslim Arabia.-1918) [Parts I-III] {ISBN:0-521-291-356}; Vol. 1B: "The Central Islamic Lands since 1918" [Part IV] {ISBN:0-521-291-364}; Vol. 2A "The Indian Sub-continent, Southeast Asia, Africa, and the Muslim West" [Parts V-VIII] {ISBN:0-521-291-372}; Vol. 2B "Islamic Society and Civilization" [Part VIII] {ISBN:0-521-291-380}. The four paperback volumes comprise the eight parts of the original two volume hardcover edition. 1978: 4 vols. in hardback. Other reprints since the 1980s. Be aware of which volume you are buying.

If you are studying Ayurveda either officially or on your own, then almost everything you read in modern paperbacks about the subject has been culled form the Charaka Samita. This edition, in four volumes, gives the Sanskrit text along with a fairly good English translation. Printed and bound in India it is well produced while not being up to western standards, but in many ways that only adds to the mystery and excitement of holding a 3000 year old text in your hands. And the principles of health that worked then still work today...this is not the science of speculation, but revealed truth. Many modern works will give you this information, but having the original to consult is something special.