A Collection, Rs. 1,995.00
This collection compiles the events of Jashn-e-Khusrau, a festival illuminating the genius of Amir Khusrau held in Delhi in 2010. The book presents essays articulating the history, tradition and literature of qawwali. Three music discs are included that exemplify the vast repertoire of qawwali.
A Chance at Happiness
Aseem Vadhera, Rs. 295.00
The stories in this collection revisit the life we live in the fast-paced world but forget to appreciate the little joys of our everyday existence.
Awa Maru: Titanic of Japan
Rei Kimura, Rs. 149.00
A mercy ship, Awa Maru, under safe passage is torpedoed by an American submarine in 1945. It sinks taking with it almost all of the 2,007 passengers on board. Kyoko Tanaka, a young girl, was aboard the ship with her parents, and a brother, as the ship left Singapore. Kyoko traces the history of the last journey of the ship.
Speeches Of War And Peace
Larry Buttrose, Rs. 300.00
In this book you will read how national leaders have urged their citizenry to resolve disputes through acts of violence, and how thinkers have called upon their followers to do so by reason, debate and non-violence. This collection brings together edited version of some famous speeches.
How To Get Ideas
Jack Foster, Rs. 250.00
This work shows you how to condition your mind to become ‘idea-prone,’ utilise your sense of humour, visualise your goals, rethink your thinking, and conquer your fear of rejection. This is a very good teaching tool.
A Brief Guide To The Greek Myths
Stephen P. Kershaw, Rs. 399.00
The Greek tales still live in our language and imagination. The author retells myths, exploring how their inspiration has remained vital for western culture, from Renaissance painters to the poets of the Great War and the modern myth makers of Hollywood.
The Philosophical Life
James Miller, Rs. 699.00
In this work the author returns to the vibrant tradition of short, lively biographies of twelve famous thinkers, examining the interplay of their life and thought.
The Taliban Cricket Club
Timeri N. Murari, Rs. 595.00
Rukhsana, a young journalist is desperate to flee Kabul. She works on a plan that might just give them the escape route. This novel celebrates courage, love and the power of the human spirit.
From Reclamation To Exclamation
Suresh Joseph, Rs. 2,000.00
This is the story of the making of the International Container Tansshipment Terminal at Vallarpadam, Kochi. The story is told in photographs and informative text by the author who was then General Manager of Dubai Ports World, where he was also instrumental in the construction of the ICTT.
The Blue Sweater
Jacqueline Novogratz, Rs. 399.00
This is an inspiring story of a woman who gave up a career in international banking to spend her life understanding global poverty and finding powerful new ways of tackling it.
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