Black Ravik


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Black Ravik Return to Jeepa, Revenge and Retrospect By: Paul D. Escudero Black Ravik: Return to Jeepa, Revenge and Retrospect serves two purposes. First, it’s a sequel to Sasha Andromeda and, second, it’s a connector book that ties Sasha Andromeda to 51 Reasons to Ask 51 Questions. It explains how Vance transcended from the Mergenky world in Sasha Andromeda to living with the Xiōngmêng de Zhànshi Yūn Rén: Fierce Warriors Cloud People in 51 Reasons.




Black Leopard, Red Wolf


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One of TIME’s 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time Winner of the L.A. Times Ray Bradbury Prize Finalist for the 2019 National Book Award The New York Times Bestseller Named a Best Book of 2019 by The Wall Street Journal, TIME, NPR, GQ, Vogue, and The Washington Post "A fantasy world as well-realized as anything Tolkien made." --Neil Gaiman "Gripping, action-packed....The literary equivalent of a Marvel Comics universe." --Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times The epic novel from the Man Booker Prize-winning author of A Brief History of Seven Killings In the stunning first novel in Marlon James's Dark Star trilogy, myth, fantasy, and history come together to explore what happens when a mercenary is hired to find a missing child. Tracker is known far and wide for his skills as a hunter: "He has a nose," people say. Engaged to track down a mysterious boy who disappeared three years earlier, Tracker breaks his own rule of always working alone when he finds himself part of a group that comes together to search for the boy. The band is a hodgepodge, full of unusual characters with secrets of their own, including a shape-shifting man-animal known as Leopard. As Tracker follows the boy's scent--from one ancient city to another; into dense forests and across deep rivers--he and the band are set upon by creatures intent on destroying them. As he struggles to survive, Tracker starts to wonder: Who, really, is this boy? Why has he been missing for so long? Why do so many people want to keep Tracker from finding him? And perhaps the most important questions of all: Who is telling the truth, and who is lying? Drawing from African history and mythology and his own rich imagination, Marlon James has written a novel unlike anything that's come before it: a saga of breathtaking adventure that's also an ambitious, involving read. Defying categorization and full of unforgettable characters, Black Leopard, Red Wolf is both surprising and profound as it explores the fundamentals of truth, the limits of power, and our need to understand them both.




Black Mayors, White Majorities


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Recent years have seen an increase in the number of African Americans elected to political office in cities where the majority of their constituents are not black. In the past, the leadership of black politicians was characterized as either "deracialized" or "racialized"--that is, as either focusing on politics that transcend race or as making black issues central to their agenda. Today many African American politicians elected to offices in non-majority-black cities are adopting a strategy that universalizes black interests as intrinsically relevant to the needs of their entire constituency. In Black Mayors, White Majorities Ravi K. Perry explores the conditions in which black mayors of majority-white cities are able to represent black interests and whether blacks' historically high expectations for black mayors are being realized. Perry uses Toledo and Dayton, Ohio, as case studies, and his analysis draws on interviews with mayors and other city officials, business leaders, and heads of civic organizations, in addition to official city and campaign documents and newspapers. Perry also analyzes mayoral speeches, the 2001 ward-level election results, and city demographics. Black Mayors, White Majorities encourages readers to think beyond the black-white dyad and instead to envision policies that can serve constituencies with the greatest needs as well as the general public.




Biography of SRI SRI RAVI SHANKAR


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The present book by AK Gandhi is based on the life of one of the most popular spiritual leaders of the present time in India and abroad – Sri Sri Ravishankar. He is the founder of Art of Living Foundation. He started this foundation in year 1981 with an aim to relieve individual stress; social problems and violence. In order to help people get rid of their anxieties and establish world peace; he has been initiating several spiritual and charity programmes in different countries of the world. One of such initiatives taken by Guruji was Geneva based NGO; International Association for Human Values; that engages in relief work and rural development; and aims to foster shared global values. He has been the recipient of some of the highest honors and awards of several countries including the Padma Vibhushan from the Government of India which he received in January 2016.The present book by AK Gandhi is based on the life of one of the most popular spiritual leaders of the present time in India and abroad – Sri Sri Ravishankar. He is the founder of Art of Living Foundation. He started this foundation in year 1981 with an aim to relieve individual stress; social problems and violence. In order to help people get rid of their anxieties and establish world peace; he has been initiating several spiritual and charity programmes in different countries of the world. One of such initiatives taken by Guruji was Geneva based NGO; International Association for Human Values; that engages in relief work and rural development; and aims to foster shared global values. He has been the recipient of some of the highest honors and awards of several countries including the Padma Vibhushan from the Government of India which he received in January 2016. Biography of SRI SRI RAVI SHANKAR by A.K. GANDHI: This book provides a biographical account of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the Indian spiritual leader, and founder of the Art of Living Foundation. With its focus on spirituality and personal growth, "Biography of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar" is a must-read for anyone interested in Indian philosophy and spiritual practices. Key Aspects of the Book "Biography of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar": Indian Philosophy and Spirituality: The book highlights Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's teachings and practices in the areas of Indian philosophy and spirituality, providing valuable insights into his approach to spiritual growth and self-realization. Personal Growth and Transformation: The book focuses on the importance of personal growth and transformation in achieving spiritual enlightenment and inner peace. Inspiring Story: The book tells a captivating and inspiring story, highlighting the power of devotion and discipline in achieving spiritual awakening. A.K. GANDHI is a spiritual writer and historian who has written extensively on Indian philosophy and spirituality. "Biography of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar" is one of his most acclaimed works.




Dressology: The Science of Power Dressing


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The corporate world is competitive and challenging, where a crucial survival skill is dressing according to the job profile and that organization’s culture. Nandita Pandey’s Dressology: The Science of Power Dressing talks directly to the working Indian man and woman with references that are local and relatable. Full of tips and tricks that can be easily incorporated into one’s daily life, this easy-to-read guide focuses on simple steps that can help present oneself appropriately, confidently and successfully in a corporate setting. Featuring interviews of top industry executives in India, this book reveals the secrets to making a great first impression.




Violence against Women and Ethnicity: Commonalities and Differences across Europe


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This book draws together both: theory and practice on minority/migrant women and gendered violence. The interplay of gender, ethnicity, religion, class, generation and sexuality in shaping the lives, experiences and choices of minority/migrant women affected by violence has not always been adequately theorised within much of the existing writing on violence against women. Feminist theory, especially the insights provided by the concept of intersectionality, are central to the editors’ conceptual frameworks.




Community Wealth Building and the Reconstruction of American Democracy


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How can we create and sustain an America that never was, but should be? How can we build a robust multiracial democracy in which everyone is valued and everyone possesses political, economic and social capital? How can democracy become a meaningful way of life, for all citizens? By critically probing these questions, the editors of Community Wealth Building and the Reconstruction of American Democracy seize the opportunity to bridge the gap between our democratic aspirations and our current reality.




On A Dusty Road


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On a Dusty Road is Subhas’ second novel. Imagination Drift: A Prince for Three Days, his first novel, was a satire on human perceptions and behaviour. On a Dusty Road is a documentary-novel that constructs the life and death of a promising young man. The fictionalized story is told through the recollections of those who knew Ravi and is revealed through short, impressionistic episodes and his close friendship with Sunny and the Dusty Road Boys. Part I follows the childhood escapades of the two friends. Sunny’s 'joie de vivre' and Ravi’s staid character are drawn into imagination and entrepreneurship when Ravi is given a bicycle. The joy of the pedal-power is short-lived and the boys, mainly through Sunny’s ambitions and Ravi’s desire, engage in raising money to fix the bike. Part II exposes Ravi’s sheltered life on the Dusty Road when he meets Daniel who is killed in an accident and learns of Sunny’s death as a 'murder for science'. In Part III the community coalesces to nurture Ravi's abilities with the expectation that he would bring recognition and change to the people on a Dusty Road, but life has it's own destination.




Lord of Lies


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The seventh and youngest Valeri, Valashu Elahad, noble warrior and prince of the royal house of Mesh, has sought the mythical Lightstone in a quest to stop the dreaded Dark Angel Morjin from enslaving all of Ea.With his stalwart companions, Val braved great dangers and fought many battles in their search for this elusive totem. And find the sacred object they did. But sometimes fulfilling a quest doesn't bring serenity but instead madness untold. Now that the Lightstone has finally been found, Morjin will use all of his talents to get it back. Val's victory in Argattha was only the beginning of a war with Morjin. Val knows that he alone must protect the sacred vessel. But he is coming to understand just what powers he is confronting and he is not sure that he is strong enough to follow the path of righteousness. He wonders who he can trust to help him as he encounters treasonous plots and betrayal by those closest to him, evidence of Morjin's power to destroy him and take the Lightstone.




Mason's World Dictionary of Livestock Breeds, Types and Varieties, 6th Edition


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Mason's World Dictionary of Livestock Breeds, Types and Varieties, now in its sixth edition, has a long history as a reliable and authoritative source of key livestock breed information. Intended as a list of livestock names and synonyms for breeds, groups, types and varieties worldwide, the dictionary aims to include all names found in the literature, 'defining' each breed or type with a brief indication of identifying characteristics, uses and source of origin.