First Name Reverse Dictionary


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This innovative dictionary allows the user to find given names which relate to a specific meaning. Arranged alphabetically by definition, the names are followed by the language of origin, variations (derivatives, diminutives, and nicknames) of the name itself, and the name as interpreted in different languages. Separate sections are included for male and female names. Using the dictionary you could discover that there are over 160 names listed for "flower," from Anthea (Greek) to Zahara (African).




Nava Alpana


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This is a collection of the new and creative designs of Bengali artist Kajal Dass Beck. The designs are based on traditional Indian art forms called alpana or rangoli. The art and practice of creating these designs to bring auspiciousness to houses and temples goes way back in India. The volume contains one hundred and eight beautiful examples.




Offering Flowers, Feeding Skulls


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In 'Offering Flowers, Feeding Skulls', June McDaniel provides an overview of Bengali goddess worship or Shakti. She identifies three major forms of goddess worship, and examines each through its myths, folklore, songs, rituals, sacred texts, and practitioners, tracing these strands through Bengali culture.




Modernist Voyages


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This book examines colonial women writers who traveled to London in the modernist period, and the significance of gender to the interwoven nature of empire and modernism. Anna Snaith's wide-ranging study shows how the works of Jean Rhys, Katherine Mansfield, Una Marson and others renegotiated the position of women within the British Empire.




Research Anthology on Physical and Intellectual Disabilities in an Inclusive Society


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Discussions surrounding inclusivity have grown exponentially in recent years. In today’s world where diversity, equity, and inclusion are the hot topics in all aspects of society, it is more important than ever to define what it means to be an inclusive society, as well as challenges and potential growth. Those with physical and intellectual disabilities, including vision and hearing impairment, Down syndrome, locomotor disability, and more continue to face challenges of accessibility in their daily lives, especially when facing an increasingly digitalized society. It is crucial that research is brought up to date on the latest assistive technologies, educational practices, work assistance, and online support that can be provided to those classified with a disability. The Research Anthology on Physical and Intellectual Disabilities in an Inclusive Society provides a comprehensive guide of a range of topics relating to myriad aspects, difficulties, and opportunities of becoming a more inclusive society toward those with physical or intellectual disabilities. Covering everything from disabilities in education, sports, marriages, and more, it is essential for psychologists, psychiatrists, pediatricians, psychiatric nurses, clinicians, special education teachers, social workers, hospital administrators, mental health specialists, managers, academicians, rehabilitation centers, researchers, and students who wish to learn more about what it means to be an inclusive society and best practices in order to get there.




Lipika


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AKASHVANI


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"Akashvani" (English ) is a programme journal of ALL INDIA RADIO ,it was formerly known as The Indian Listener.It used to serve the listener as a bradshaw of broadcasting ,and give listener the useful information in an interesting manner about programmes, who writes them,take part in them and produce them along with photographs of performing artists.It also contains the information of major changes in the policy and service of the organisation. The Indian Listener (fortnightly programme journal of AIR in English) published by The Indian State Broadcasting Service,Bombay ,started on 22 december, 1935 and was the successor to the Indian Radio Times in english, which was published beginning in July 16 of 1927. From 22 August ,1937 onwards, it used to published by All India Radio,New Delhi.In 1950,it was turned into a weekly journal. Later,The Indian listener became "Akashvani" (English ) in January 5, 1958. It was made a fortnightly again on July 1,1983. NAME OF THE JOURNAL: Akashvani LANGUAGE OF THE JOURNAL: English DATE,MONTH & YEAR OF PUBLICATION: 24/05/1959 PERIODICITY OF THE JOURNAL: Weekly NUMBER OF PAGES: 48 VOLUME NUMBER: Vol. XXIV, No. 21. BROADCAST PROGRAMME SCHEDULE PUBLISHED(PAGE NOS): 2, 6-38, 45,46 ARTICLE: 1. Freedom To Differ 2. Reflections On Plant Life -I 3. Queen Og Hill Stations Ootacamud 4. Sir Jacob Epstein 5. The Bhils 6. Books On My Shelf 7. On Preserving Wild Plants AUTHOR: 1. Dr. C. P. Ramaswamy Iyer 2. R. K. Ramadhyani 3. Hilton Brown 4. Chintamoni Kar 5. T. B. Naik 6. Prof. S. Ramaswamy 7. Fr. Santa Pau KEYWORDS : Two doctrines,age-long practice,mental coercion,instances Cryptogams,chlamydomonajs Take it easy,fine on flook,camera-shooting,general exploration The reason,portrait sculptures Dravidian literature,the family, the dead,full-fledged myfhology Rare humility,noblest commentary,sotto voce,range of learning,initiation Wholesale decapitation,orchids disappearing Document ID : APE-1958 (J-J) Vol-1-21 Prasar Bharati Archives has the copyright in all matter published in this and other AIR journals.For reproduction previous permission is essential.




Festivals


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THE INDIAN LISTENER


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The Indian Listener (fortnightly programme journal of AIR in English) published by The Indian State Broadcasting Service,Bombay ,started on 22 December, 1935 and was the successor to the Indian Radio Times in english, which was published beginning in July 16 of 1927. From 22 August ,1937 onwards, it was published by All India Radio,New Delhi.In 1950,it was turned into a weekly journal. Later,The Indian listener became "Akashvani" in January 5, 1958. It was made a fortnightly again on July 1,1983. It used to serve the listener as a bradshaw of broadcasting ,and give listener the useful information in an interesting manner about programmes,who writes them,take part in them and produce them along with photographs of performing artists. It also contains the information of major changes in the policy and service of the organisation. NAME OF THE JOURNAL: The Indian Listener LANGUAGE OF THE JOURNAL: English DATE,MONTH & YEAR OF PUBLICATION: 07-06-1943 PERIODICITY OF THE JOURNAL: Fortnightly NUMBER OF PAGES: 88 VOLUME NUMBER: Vol. VIII, No. 12 BROADCAST PROGRAMME SCHEDULE PUBLISHED(PAGE NOS): 10-14, 25-84 ARTICLE: 1. Indian Troops In The Middle East 2. Crime And Punishment 3. Freud's Doctrine Analysed AUTHOR: 1. Brigadier T.W. Rees 2. K.D. Ghosh 3. G.C. Chatterji KEYWORDS: 1. Indian Troops, Middle Eas, Second World War, African Campaign, Rommel Thwarted 2. Treatise On Crime And Punishments, England, Dacca Broadcast 3. Philosophical Analysis, Complexes, Kenneth Walker, Psycho-Analytical School, Doctrine Of Freud Document ID: INL-1942-43 (D-J) Vol -I (12)




Chicago


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