India Books

For thousands of years parents around the world have been telling kids stories: here's an outstanding and enthusiastically recommended specialty collection of some thirteen lovely folktales drawn from eight major countries in Asia: each of which is perfect for both introducing very young kids to Asian favorites and for adding new excitement to the nighttime reading routine. ASIAN CHILDREN'S FAVORITE STORIES holds many fascinating picks, from 'How the Sea Became Salty' from Japan to a Malaysian folk story 'Why the Tapir Has No Tail'. Parents interested in unique read-aloud opportunities will find it inviting, with lovely color drawings by Patrick Yee adding excitement.

This is a well thought out, clearly written contribution to our understanding of an important generation in modern Viet Nam, with insightful comparisons to parallels in the social history of modern India. Highly recommended for any scholar or layperson interested in studying the lives of the modern Vietnamese intelligentsia. Reviewed by Le Minh-Hang & Stephen O'Harrow, University of Hawaii

iwould like to know about south indian ancient coins ,pictuers, period and values.

Among adepts this remarkable book is simply refered to as "Manual No.5" (that was it's old Theosophical Society designation.) When it was penned in 1894 this book was unique. This is because prior to that time all books on the subject were traditionlly written in an obscure and metaphorical manner. Bishop Leadbeater changed all that- he took 19th century scientific objectivism and applied it to the most mystical and subjective of studies. The result is a virtual Baedecker (travel book) of the astral realms. As a result this was the first modern English language text to be included in the permanent collection of the Brotherhood. This book opened, and continues to open, doors.

Briefly, this little volume, covers: scenary, inhabitants, and phenomena of the astral realm. Since this is the realm most closely in contact with our own it can be a most useful and practical guide book. For instance, you will find summarised here more real facts on black magicians, elementals, shades, vampires, and werewolves than in many thicker, more modern volumes. Indeed, a pocket sized hard cover of this manual is quite convenient to carry at all times as a review, and passport....

Difficult to find at a reasonable price, so this was a great find. Thanks for the quick shipping too.

Neonatology is a speciality with a large visual content in it. Some topics like congenital, malformation, dismorphic syndromes, birth injuries, normal variants in new born, etc. are replete with visuals, while some topics have less visual content. More than one photograph of the same condition in chapters on congenital malformation and genetic syndromes help the reader to develop better mental picture.

Imagine you took a journey to a place that appeared to be completely different from where you come from. What would happen when you reach there and actually experience the place? Will you be shocked? Will you fall in Love with it? How would you interact with the natives? How would they react to you? Would you look at the place with wide-eyed wonder or try and get away as soon as possible? Would you learn something from the place and then would you give something precious to the people who live there?

David Iglehart addresses these and similar questions in his delightful collection of short stories, `An Atmosphere of Eternity', and arrives at answers that are often surprising and intriguing. The `foreigner' in these stories is often an American who has somehow been cast into the cauldron of humanity that is India. In stories devoid of any non-Indian characters, it is the author who is the `foreigner' regarding age-old customs and dilemmas of his Indian characters with wonder and understanding. Whether he is writing about Americans interacting with Indians or Indians dealing with Americans, Mr. Iglehart treats and develops his characters with love, care and a deep understanding of human nature. The stories give a glimpse of various facets of India and its own unique society. Often they are multilayered and embed within them, deep philosophical ideas that are universal. For example, `An Indian Odyssey' is not just a story of an extraordinary encounter between a young American and an aged Indian vagabond, both sharing the same second-class compartment of a Bangalore bound-train, it is also an expression of what faith can do for you and how much one may be governed by ones own demands. In `A Trip to Rampur', a lonely Indian boy of a royal family receives a knife as a gift from a Country musician he has put up for the night, and a even more valuable gift of friendship and companionship (if only for an evening), that changes his life. In `The Best way to Play the Nagasvaram', a wife teaches her husband that true art comes from the heart. A similar theme underlies the story `A dance among the ruins' where a hardworking American student of the Indian dance form of `bharatnatyam' comes to recognize the value of putting ones `heart in it'.

Delving into these stories the reader will find similar gems waiting for them. At the same time in the great story-telling traditions of India and America, Mr. Iglehart's style is flowing and deceptively simple. The stories are refreshingly devoid of `middle class ennui' that has been a feature of several works of late. The reader who picks up `An Atmosphere of Eternity' will be guaranteed not only a good read but also a thought provoking one.

Clearly presented and very easy to follow, this book enables the non-expert cook to produce very satisfying results.
I'll be eating-in more often!

He is one of the great ones to come from India to teach in America. His books are inspirational and entertaining. He will brighten your life.

Not being a huge car buff but a huge fan of the co-author, Manvendra Singh, I opened the book for a look-see. With the first pass through, I concentrated on the pictures; the cars, the scenery, and the people who seemed to come to life in the the photos and in the accompanying text. Then I went back through, devouring the details. I expected to find boring car facts, but no, there were hours and hours of really fascinating reading about the lives of the people who owned the cars, how the classic cars came into their possession, and the key roles the cars played in their personal histories.

Anyone who loves India and enjoys Indian history will find this book completely fascinating. The photos are amazing, not only in quality but also in providing us with an eye to India's past.

Anyone considering to buy this book should not fear being short-changed. As a woman, I never believed I'd find myself truly enjoying in a book about cars! I was pleasantly surprised with the stories of several Indian women who learned to drive the automobiles in the early days. The stories and pictures of the fabulous weddings and the role the cars played in them was equally fascinating.

If I had to describe the book, I'd say it's very reminiscent of National Geographic in content and wonderful quality.

I'd really like to see more books about India written by Manvendra Singh. He has a wonderful talent for sharing accounts of everyday life and leaving the listener totally engaged, wanting to hear more.