Book Description
"A ... saga about California in its last days as part of Mexico, and about the lives of those caught up in this moment of historical high drama"--Front flap of jacket.
Author : Garth Murphy
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 37,63 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0743219430
"A ... saga about California in its last days as part of Mexico, and about the lives of those caught up in this moment of historical high drama"--Front flap of jacket.
Author : Osho
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 22,57 MB
Release : 2002-01-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9780312288242
India is not just a geography or history. It is not only a nation, a country, a mere piece of land. It is something more: it is a metaphor, poetry, something invisible but very tangible. It is vibrating with certain energy fields that no other country can claim. For almost ten thousand years, thousands of people have reached to the ultimate explosion of consciousness. Their vibration is still alive, their impact is in the very air; you just need a certain perceptivity, a certain capacity to receive the invisible that surrounds this strange land. It is strange because it has renounced everything for a single search, the search for the truth. In these pages, we are treated to a spellbinding vision of what Osho calls "the real India," the India that has given birth to enlightened mystics and master musicians, to the inspired poetry of the Upanishads and the breathtaking architecture of the Taj Mahal. We travel through the landscape of India's golden past with Alexander the Great and meet the strange people he met along the way. We are given a front-row seat in the proceedings of the legendary court of the Moghul Emperor Akbar, and an insider's view of the assemblies of Gautama the Buddha and his disciples. In the process, we discover just what it is about India that has made it a magnet for seekers for centuries, and the importance of India's unique contribution to our human search for truth.
Author : Sonali Dev
Publisher : Kensington Books
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 15,24 MB
Release : 2014-10-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1617730149
“An impressive debut . . . Vibrant and exuberantly romantic, Affair is chock full of details that reflect India’s social and cultural flux.”—NPR.org Mili Rathod hasn’t seen her husband in twenty years—not since she was promised to him at the age of four. Yet marriage has allowed Mili a freedom rarely given to girls in her village. Her grandmother has even allowed her to leave India and study in America for eight months, all to make her the perfect modern wife. Which is exactly what Mili longs to be—if her husband would just come and claim her. Bollywood’s favorite director, Samir Rathod, has come to Michigan to secure a divorce for his older brother. Persuading a naïve village girl to sign the papers should be easy for someone with Samir’s tabloid-famous charm. But Mili is neither a fool nor a gold-digger. Open-hearted yet complex, she’s trying to reconcile her independence with cherished traditions. And before he can stop himself, Samir is immersed in Mili’s life—cooking her dal and rotis, escorting her to her roommate’s elaborate Indian wedding, and wondering where his loyalties and happiness lie. Heartfelt, witty, and thoroughly engaging, Sonali Dev’s debut is both a vivid exploration of modern India and a deeply honest story of love, in all its diversity. “Deeply-felt emotions that will keep readers turning the pages.”—Susan Elizabeth Phillips, New York Times-bestselling author “Debut author Sonali Dev writes a beautiful love story in A Bollywood Affair . . . One of the best romances I’ve read this year.”—USA Today
Author : Linda Bladholm
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 38,35 MB
Release : 2016-04-26
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 1250120799
A food lover's guide to all the best ingredients in the traditional foods of India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. Once upon a time we only had a few choices when it came to fine dining. There was American home-cooked, pretentious French cuisine, practical Italian, and Chinese takeout. These days, Indian restaurants are popping up everywhere, and for good reason. The food is amazing! But how can you replicate the Indian dining experience at home? There are thousands of Indian grocery stores to shop in, but what should you buy? How do you prepare it? That's where this Take It With You guide comes in. With 700 entries and over 200 illustrations, plus traditional stories and personal anecdotes about many of the ingredients unique to Indian cuisine, this guidebook identifies and tells you how to use the vast array of spices, rice, legumes, fruits, vegetables, and prepared foods at over 9,000 Indian grocery stores in America. A bonus section of the author's favorite recipes will help you create delicious, authentic dishes that will satisfy anyone's hunger and sense of adventure.
Author : Valerie Fitzgerald
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 868 pages
File Size : 12,9 MB
Release : 2014-10-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1781859531
An international bestseller and winner of the 1981 Georgette Heyer Historical Novel Prize, Zemindar is a magnificent, twisting love story, all unfolding against the tempestuous backdrop of the Indian Rebellion. Englishwoman Laura Hewitt accompanies her newly engaged cousin to India, first to Calcutta and then to the fabled fiefdom of Oliver Erskine, Zemindar – or hereditary ruler – of a private kingdom with its own army. But India is on the verge of the Mutiny, which will sweep them all up in its chaos... Praise for Zemindar: 'If you loved The Far Pavilions – and who didn't – this will be your dish too' Cosmopolitan 'Utterly addictive' Washington Post
Author : Lynne Reid Banks
Publisher : Yearling
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 33,73 MB
Release : 2010-05-05
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0307754464
As his adventures with Little Bear continue, Omri travels from the French and Indian wars to the present, and then back to the Old West at the tum-of-the-century.
Author : Judie Aitken
Publisher : Jove Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 36,7 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Law stories
ISBN : 9780515127447
A female anthropologist joins a dig at the site of Little Big Horn, only to run up against an Indian affairs lawyer named Dillon Wolf who wants to shut the project down. She journeys into the past and strikes up a passionate affair with a Lakota warrior named Wolf.
Author : Alex Von Tunzelmann
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 516 pages
File Size : 29,15 MB
Release : 2008-09-30
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780312428112
An extraordinary story of romance, history, and divided loyalties--set against the backdrop of one of the most dramatic events of the 20th century--"Indian Summer" reveals how Britain ceased to be a superpower after it lost India as a colony.
Author : David Herbert Lawrence
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 25,70 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9788809020825
Author : Francesca Lia Block
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 22,74 MB
Release : 2009-10-06
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 0061971790
“Transcendent.” —New York Times Book Review “Magnificent.” —Village Voice “Sparkling.” —Publishers Weekly Francesca Lia Block’s dazzling debut novel, Weetzie Bat, is not only a genre-shattering, critically acclaimed gem, it's also widely recognized as a classic of young adult literature, having captivated readers for generations. This coming-of-age novel follows the eponymous Weetzie Bat and her best friend Dirk as they navigate life and love in a timeless, dreamlike version of Los Angeles. When Weetzie is granted three wishes by a genie, she discovers that there are unexpected ramifications…. Winner of the prestigious Phoenix Award, Weetzie Bat is a beautiful, poetic work of magical realism that is perfect for fans of Laura Ruby, Neil Gaiman, and Kelly Link.