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The Atlas of Beauty Hardcover
$99.00Since 2013 Mihaela Noroc has travelled the world with her backpack and camera taking photos of everyday women to showcase the diversity and beauty all around us. The Atlas of Beauty is a collection of her photographs that celebrates women from all corners of the world and shows that beauty is everywhere, regardless of money, race or social status, and comes in many different sizes and colours. Noroc’s portraits feature women in their native environments, from the Amazon rain forest to markets in India, London city streets and parks in Harlem, and visually demonstrate the juxtaposition between the varied built and social worlds these women inhabit.
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The Bachchans: A Saga of Excellence Hardcover
$185.00The Bachchans – probably no other family in India has had the kind of hold on the Indian psyche as they have. The cultural landscape of India is incomplete without a mention of the Bachchans. And though Amitabh Bachchan is the most celebrated of them all, the Bachchan family’s engagement with India’s socio-cultural space starts well before him – in the early years of the twentieth century, with the birth of Harivansh Rai Bachchan – and continues into the third decade of the twenty-first, with the imminent film debut of Agastya Nanda.
S.M.M. Ausaja’s The Bachchans: A Saga of Excellence is a stunning visual chronicle of this history spanning over a hundred years. The author goes back in time to Allahabad in the early 1900s to document the life and times of Harivansh Rai Bachchan, his literary accomplishments with the publication of Madhushala, the tragic death of his first wife and his marriage to Teji (Sarojini Naidu introduced the couple to the Nehru family as ‘the poet and the poem’!), and the birth of their sons Amitabh and Ajitabh.
This pictorial biography then goes on to record the remarkable film careers of Amitabh Bachchan (arguably, the greatest star India has ever produced), his wife Jaya Bhaduri (who was a bigger star before her husband went through the stratosphere), and their son Abhishek Bachchan and daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai (who were among the biggest stars of the new millennium).
In The Bachchans, Ausaja, a sort of Boswell to Amitabh Bachchan, archiving all film-related memorabilia pertaining to the actor, offers the ultimate fanboy tribute to the family with a dazzling kaleidoscope of never-before-seen images – posters, stills and photographs – that are bound to thrill and mesmerize anybody interested in the story of a remarkable family.
Gorgeously designed and beautifully produced, this is not just a collector’s edition but also a visual history, like no other, of an important page of India’s popular culture. About the Author
Film historian, author and archivist of vintage film memorabilia, S.M.M. Ausaja is Senior Vice President at DeRivaz & Ives, India’s premier auction house. He began his career with a stint in TV software production, joining Plus Channel in Mumbai under Amit Khanna and Mahesh Bhatt as a trainee on India’s first English daily, A Mouthful of Sky, in 1996. He went on to produce several TV shows in the years to come; working with companies like Integral Productions, HFCL Nine-Broadcasting and Gemini Studios where he also directed documentaries on Lata Mangeshkar, Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan and Hema Malini which were telecast on prime-time television.
He has written extensively on Indian cinema in various journals and portals. His cinema memorabilia archive is arguably the single largest private archive in the country. For almost four decades, he has tirelessly collected rare first-print posters of films released over the last 100 years, helping preserve an art form that has almost been forgotten in the digital era. Besides the posters, the archive includes a formidable collection of photographs, lobby cards, hand bills, glass slides, postcards and film magazines.
His debut book, Bollywood In Posters, released in 2009, was nominated at the prestigious Vodafone-Crossword Book Awards under the Best Non-Fiction and Best Popular Book categories. Ausaja’s second book Bollywood: The Films! The Songs! The Stars! co-authored with eminent writers was released by Amitabh Bachchan in December 2017.
Ausaja has also been a consultant on the prestigious Oral History Project on Amitabh Bachchan, commissioned by The Academy of Motion Picture, Arts & Sciences in collaboration with the Film Heritage Foundation. He lives in Mumbai with his wife and two daughters.
The Bad Guys Box Set (Books 1 to 15) Product Bundle
$160.00They may look like Bad Guys, but these wannabe heroes are doing good deeds… whether you like it or not, in this New York Times bestselling illustrated series. WEIRD?! Nothing weird EVER happens in The Bad Guys. Like, you would NEVER see a chain-saw monster confronting a velociraptor who has eaten an elderly piranha, or the disturbing antics of a deranged dentist running amok with an oversized drill. NOPE. None of that nonsense here. So relax and be entirely unsurprised by the Bad Guys’ adventures in this complete and exciting box-set collection!
The Banerji Protocols: A New Method of Treatment with Homeopathic Medicines Hardcover
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The Best of Dostoevsky Boxed Set (Crime and Punishment, The Idiot, The Brothers Karamazov) Paperback
$90.00Enrich your passion for reading as you immerse yourself in this diligent curation of three wonderful classic masterpieces of Dostoevsky and get deeper into the themes that throw light upon the complexities of the human psyche and society. The three books in this boxed set give a unique opportunity for readers to delve into the realities of human conditions through exemplary literary art.
An unparalleled insight into human society and mindsets!
Literary works of Fyodor Dostoevsky.
Deep insight into morality, psychology, and human society.
Perfect for literature lovers.
Ideally resonating themes.
A perfect literary experience. About the Author
Fyodor Dostoevsky, a nineteenth-century Russian literary titan, crafted narratives that plumbed the depths of human consciousness. His characters are psychologically intricate, often mirroring his own tumultuous life. Dostoevsky’s legacy endures as his works continue to provoke introspection into the human soul, making him an indelible figure in the panorama of world literature.
The Best of Homer (The Odyssey and The Iliad)-Set of 2 Books Product Bundle
Original price was: $6.55.$6.54Current price is: $6.54.Delve into the timeless epics of ancient Greece with The Best of Homer, featuring The Iliad and The Odyssey. Homer’s masterpieces, renowned for their epic storytelling and exploration of the human condition, come to life in this meticulously curated collection. Immerse yourself in the heroic tales of Achilles, Hector, Odysseus, and the gods, as these narratives transcend time, offering readers an unparalleled journey through mythology, adventure, and the complexities of the human spirit.
“Like the generations of leaves, the lives of mortal men . . . as one generation comes to life, another dies away.”
The Iliad and The Odyssey offer a glimpse into the human experience of love, war, loyalty, and perseverance.
A reminder of the timeless nature of human emotion and struggles.
Delves into the everlasting debate of free will versus predestination.
Unparalleled journey through Greek mythology and ancient legends.
Explores themes of heroism, tragedy, love, and fate.
The Bhagavad Gita: God Talks With Arjuna (2 Vol Set): The Bhagavad Gita (Set Of 2 Vol) Paperback
$45.00Reading books is a kind of enjoyment. Reading books is a good habit. We bring you a different kinds of books. You can carry this book where ever you want. It is easy to carry. It can be an ideal gift to yourself and to your loved ones. Care instruction keep away from fire. About the Author
About the Author: Paramahansa Yogananda, a renowned spiritual figure, was born in Uttar Pradesh in 1893. He introduced Yoga in the western world and popularised it. Furthermore, he devoted his life to helping people around him, concentrating on people’s beauty, divinity and nobility of the human spirit. He expected people to realize their self-worth and work towards self-actualization. in 1920, he received international recognition and was invited to Boston by the International Congress of Religious Liberals. He was the founder of YSS, Yogoda Satsang Society and SRF, Self Realization Fellowship of India
The Biography of Ali ibn Abi Talib , A Comprehensive Study of His Personality and Era : 2 Volume Set (Ali Muhammad as-Sallabi) History of the Rightly Guided Caliphs Hardcover
$45.00Product description Description from the publisher: This is the fourth book in studying the reign of the Rightly Guided Caliphs. It relates the life of the Leader of the Believers, ‘Ali, may Allah be pleased with him, from birth until his martyrdom. The book relates with detail how he came to Islam and his most important actions in Makkah, his migration to Madinah, his life in Madinah, his campaigns and battles alongside the Messenger of Allah, his life during the era of Rightly Guided Caliphs and his swearing of allegiance and his period of Caliphate. It also discusses the internal problems that ‘Ali faced during his reign. It goes on to mention the events that led to the Battle of the Camel, and how all the parties involved are free from any fault. Afterwards, the events of the Battle of Siffeen are mentioned, along with the relationship between ‘Ali and Mu’aawiyah. The book sheds light on the fallacies that are held by some deviant groups about these events and their distortion of historical truths.
The Biography of Ali ibn Abi Talib , A Comprehensive Study of His Personality and Era : 2 Volume Set (Ali Muhammad as-Sallabi) History of the Rightly Guided Caliphs Hardcover (Copy)
$45.00Product description Description from the publisher: This is the fourth book in studying the reign of the Rightly Guided Caliphs. It relates the life of the Leader of the Believers, ‘Ali, may Allah be pleased with him, from birth until his martyrdom. The book relates with detail how he came to Islam and his most important actions in Makkah, his migration to Madinah, his life in Madinah, his campaigns and battles alongside the Messenger of Allah, his life during the era of Rightly Guided Caliphs and his swearing of allegiance and his period of Caliphate. It also discusses the internal problems that ‘Ali faced during his reign. It goes on to mention the events that led to the Battle of the Camel, and how all the parties involved are free from any fault. Afterwards, the events of the Battle of Siffeen are mentioned, along with the relationship between ‘Ali and Mu’aawiyah. The book sheds light on the fallacies that are held by some deviant groups about these events and their distortion of historical truths.
The Biography of Umar ibn al-Khattaab (2 vols) Hardcover
$45.00The Biography of Umar ibn Al Khattaab (2 Vol. Set) By Dr.Ali Muhammad As Sallaabee his book describes, among other things, the principles based upon which Umar ibn al khattab governed the Muslims during his caliphate; among those principles were mutual consultation , justice, equality among people, and honoring of freedoms. With the turn of every page, the reader will come to appreciate the fact that Umar was exceptional in his faith, distinguished in his knowledge, profoundly wise in his thinking, remarkable in his eloquence, noble in his manners and great in the contributions he made to this nation.
The Book of Emperors: An Illustrated History of the Mughals Paperback
Original price was: $7.64.$6.55Current price is: $6.55.A little over five hundred years ago, a boy sat in a garden, waiting for his story to begin. His name was Babur, and he would soon found an empire that astonished the world.
For three hundred years, Babur’s sons and grandsons, alongside their mothers, wives, sisters, and daughters, would wage wars, make art and music, eat a delicious fruit or two, and both shape and be shaped by the land they made their home.
History would call them the Mughals. The Book of Emperors tells their stories. Review
The Book of Emperors depicts the kaleidoscope world of the Mughals grounded in meticulous research while never straying into the laborious. Instead, it is a vividly illustrated and evocatively rendered history of the Mughals that is entertaining and joyful, for the young and the young at heart alike.–Ira Mukhoty, author of Akbar: The Great Mughal
The Book of Emperors is a captivating book that seamlessly blends vivid storytelling with exquisite Mughal miniature-inspired imagery. Ashwitha and Nikhil bring to life an extraordinary lost world from the majestic courts to the intricacies of everyday life. It is a brilliant book, and a wonderful new introduction to Mughal history.–Sam Dalrymple, Historian
The Book of Emperors is like stepping into the pages of history, where each image and the corresponding text weaves the story of the Mughals into a captivating tapestry for the reader. Whether you’re a history buff or a curious reader, this book promises to delight and educate, offering a fresh perspective on the Mughal Empire.–Rana Safvi, author of In Search of the Divine
The Book of Emperors tells a vivid tale of the ambitions, achievements and contradictions that make the Mughals one of the most fascinating dynasties in the world. Besides the emperors themselves, from Babur to Zafar, the book includes a vast and wonderful supporting cast of queens, princes and princesses, poets and painters, advisers and traders–not to mention animals–taking us deep into the Mughal world. With its beautiful illustrations and writing that carries you at a swift, entertaining pace through the great ups and terrible downs of this magnificent dynasty, The Book of Emperors is great reading for both children and adults–I enjoyed it immensely. –Parvati Sharma, author of Akbar of Hindustan
Astonishingly illustrated, impeccably researched, I have never seen early modern India brought to life like this. The Book of Emperors’ characters are as dazzling as its cityscapes, and it charts stormy historical waters with empathy and confidence. Every page is as pleasurable as a garden. There can be no better gateway to a dynasty that shaped, and continues to shape, us all.–Anirudh Kanisetti, author of Lords of the Deccan
Deftly narrated, with a vivid, memorable cast of characters, The Book of Emperors is both a neat account of the Mughals as well as pure visual delight. A charming introduction to the men and women who made India’s last great empire, its pages offer a window into a fascinating chapter of our past. –Manu Pillai, author of Rebel Sultans
Lucid, lively and engrossing; this is an authentic account that brings alive the fascinating world of the Great Mughals . . . a primer for anyone who wants to start reading about [them] –Rameen Khan, founder of City Tales
Most of us meet history in school, where the captivating details have been raked and buried under a smooth narrative. Here, the Mughal story is balanced, and is gripping without being bewildering.–Narayani Gupta, Urban Historian
The action packed story of the rising and falling fortunes of the Mughal dynasty. The light, breezy text and profuse illustrations actually show us what different Mughals were really like, and how they lived.–Swapna Liddle, author of The Broken Script: Delhi Under the East India Company and the Fall of the Mughal Dynasty, 1803-1857
Through sixteen emperors and four hundred years of history, this beautifully written and illustrated account of the Mughal empire will inspire readers of all ages. As an art historian, I love it!–Dr Ursula Weekes, independent Art Historian
About the Author
Ashwitha Jayakumar has written and adapted over a dozen books for young readers on history, mythology and science. After graduating with a master’s degree in Literature and Society: 1688–1900 from the University of Edinburgh, she taught English literature to secondary school students and worked in publishing before doing an MA in medieval studies from the University of Leeds entirely for fun. She’s mad about history, fantasy novels, chocolate and dogs.
Nikhil Gulati is an author and illustrator who loves to tell stories that inspire wonder. He is the award-winning creator behind The People of the Indus, a graphic novel history of the Indus Valley Civilization.
THE BROKEN EARTH TRILOGY: Paperback N. K. Jemisin
$78.00N. K. Jemisin’s outstanding BROKEN EARTH trilogy has broken records and boundaries, making her the only novelist to have won three Hugo awards in three consecutive years.
This beautifully presented box set collects all three books for the the first time.
Set in a world of volcanoes and earthquakes, where the power of the earth can be wielded and won, these remarkable novels of warring factions, twisted morals, an Earth shattered and a family torn apart, weave into a narrative both ‘intricate and extraordinary’ (New York Times).
This box set is the perfect gift for fans of game-changing fantasy fiction.
Book 1: THE FIFTH SEASON
This is the way the world ends . . . for the last time. It starts with the great red rift across the heart of the world’s only continent, spewing ash that blots out the sun. It starts with death, with a murdered son and a missing daughter. It starts with betrayal and long festering wounds rising up to fester. This is the Stillness, a land long familiar with catastrophe, where the power of the earth can be used as a weapon . . . and where there is no mercy.
Book 2: THE OBELISK GATE
The Season of endings grows darker, as civilization fades into the long cold night. Essun has found shelter but not her missing daughter. Instead there is Alabaster Tenring, destroyer of the world, with a request only Essun can grant.
Book 3: THE STONE SKY
The Moon will soon return. Whether this heralds the destruction of humankind or something worse will depend on two women. Essun has inherited the phenomenal power of Alabaster Tenring. With it, she hopes to find her daughter, Nassun, and forge a world in which every outcast child can grow up in safety. For Nassun, her mother’s mastery of the Obelisk Gate comes too late. She has seen the evil of the world and accepted what her mother will not admit: that sometimes the corrupt cannot be cleansed, only destroyed. The fate of the world is balanced between a mother and her daughter.