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The Palace of Illusions (10th Anniversary Edition) Hardcover
$34.00Be taken back to a time that is half history, half myth, and wholly magical …
First published in 2008, Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s The Palace of Illusions received wide acclaim for giving a woman’s take on the timeless tale that is the Mahabharata. Narrated by Panchaali, wife of the five Pandava brothers, the novel traces her life from fiery birth and lonely childhood, where her beloved brother is her only true companion; through her complicated friendship with the enigmatic Krishna; to marriage, motherhood and her secret attraction to the mysterious man who is her husbands’ most dangerous enemy.
This tenth anniversary edition, complete with a new author’s note, celebrates once again a remarkable and deeply human story about a woman born into a man’s world.
THE PARADOXICAL PRIME MINISTER – HB Hardcover
$34.00Narendra Modi is a paradoxical man. He says one thing and does another. He gives voice to a number of liberal ideas (such as the constitution being his holy book and sab ka saath, sab ka vikas), while at the same time pandering to some of the most illiberal elements in Indian society, on whom he depends for political support. Another paradox is how a Prime Minister who prides himself on effective governance has, through his silence, appeared to condone the worst aspects of misgovernance?communal riots, lynching’s, the violence of gau-rakshaks and so on. A third paradox is his talk of soaring ambitions for the country when his government?s performance is underwhelming. So who is the real Narendra Modi? A noble, selfless leader who acts effectively in the interests of all his countrymen or an autocratic, right-wing bigot who is interested only in power and converting plural India into a Hindu Rashtra? Or something in between? This brilliant study of Modi and the effect he has had on our country answers these and other questions about a leader who is reviled and worshipped in equal measure. The book is divided into five sections comprising fifty chapters. The first section takes a close look at Modi?s life and times. The other four sections look at key aspects of the way in which Modi?s government functions and the lasting and often deleterious impact it has had on Indian society, major institutions, the economy, foreign policy and our fundamental values. Using years of close observation, personal encounters with Modi, considerable scholarship, a deep understanding of Indian politics and an insider?s view of the way in which government functions. Shashi Tharoor has stitched together a compelling portrait of this paradoxical figure. Never before has there been such a superbly written and devastatingly accurate account of the most controversial prime minister India has ever had.
The Peninsula London – Assouline Coffee Table Book Hardcover
$270.00London’s first hotel development to exceed £1 billion in cost, The Peninsula London, which opened in September 2023 in the very heart of the capital, in Belgravia—overlooking Hyde Park and Wellington Arch—was the result of a thirty-five-year search for the perfect location by Sir Michael Kadoorie, the chairman of one of the world’s most rarefied hospitality brands and the longest continuously operating hotel group, founded in 1928 in Hong Kong. In these pages, we invite you to be a guest of the already iconic property, filled with evocative pictures by renowned photographer Oliver Pilcher that celebrate London’s most anticipated new hotel of the past decade.
The Plated Prisoner Series 4 Books Collection Set (Gild, Glint, Gleam & Glow) Paperback
$120.00Titles In This Bundle: 1. Gild 2. Glint 3. Gleam 4. Glow Description: Gild Locked away in a castle on the snowy mountains in the Sixth Kingdom of Orea, I have never known freedom. No one can get in or out. Apart from him. King Midas, who rescued me from the streets. Who gave me food, shelter, and his heart. Who I promised to love forever. But when political upheaval sees me sent across kingdoms to a future I no longer understand, everything I thought I knew about King Midas is shattered . . . Glint After ten years, I have left the grips of one king only to fall into the hands of another. I have fought the terrifying Red Raid Pirates, endured the murder of those I care about, and survived the frozen planes of Orea, only to find myself a prisoner of the army of Fourth Kingdom. Leading the army is Commander Rip, a notorious warrior whose name is whispered in taverns and street corners all over the six kingdoms. But as I get to know him, I realise that the tales of his brutality aren’t true. Gleam I was told that being confined was to keep the bad out . . . Until I realized it was about keeping me in. Midas made me forbidden and weak. Little did he know that I would find my wings and voice – which sings now. After living amongst the terrifying army of Fourth Kingdom, I find myself, once again, in strange lands and a kingdom surrounded by liars. Glow My life has been shaped and controlled by the greed of others, but that ends now. I have burned down the court of King Midas and from those flames, I will rise and wield my own power. The problem is, when you turn against a King – everyone turns against you. But with Slade by my side we will fight the monarchs that come for us. And if we need to become the villains, then so be it.
The Plated Prisoner Series 5 Books Collection Set By Raven Kennedy (Gild, Glint, Gleam, Glow, Gold) Paperback
$165.00Please Note That The Following Individual Books As Per Original ISBN and Cover Image In this Listing shall be Dispatched
The Plated Prisoner Series 5 Books Collection Set by Raven
Locked away in a castle on the snowy mountains in the Sixth Kingdom of Orea, I have never known freedom. No one can get in or out. Apart from him. King Midas, who rescued me from the streets. Who gave me food, shelter, and his heart. Who I promised to love forever.
After ten years, I have left the grips of one king only to fall into the hands of another. I have fought the terrifying Red Raid Pirates, endured the murder of those I care about, and survived the frozen planes of Orea, only to find myself a prisoner of the army of Fourth Kingdom.
I was told that being confined was to keep the bad out . . . Until I realized it was about keeping me in. Midas made me forbidden and weak. Little did he know that I would find my wings and voice – which sings now. After living amongst the terrifying army of Fourth Kingdom.
My life has been shaped and controlled by the greed of others, but that ends now. I have burned down the court of King Midas and from those flames, I will rise and wield my own power. The problem is, when you turn against a King – everyone turns against you.
I was supposed to die. If it weren’t for Slade, I would have. But he tore a hole the world I know and I went through it. To Annwyn. To home. Annwyn is the realm of the fae, a magical place full of beauty and danger. Here, I am known as Lyäri Ulvêre – the golden one gone Raven Kennedy is a California girl born and raised, whose love for books pushed her into creating her own worlds. Her debut series was a romcom fantasy about a cupid looking for love. She has since gone on to write in a range of genres, including the adult dark fantasy: The Plated Prisoner Series, which has become an international bestseller.
Whether she makes you laugh or cry, or whether the series is about a cupid or a gold-touched woman living in King Midas’s castle, she hopes to create characters that readers can root for.
The Poppy War Boxset: The beloved Historical Fantasy trilogy, from the #1 SUNDAY TIMES and #1 NEW YORK TIMES best-selling author of BABEL Paperback
$80.00This collection features the novels in her historical military fantasy trilogy―The Poppy War, The Dragon Republic, and The Burning God―a complete epic inspired by the bloody history of China’s twentieth century and filled with treachery and magic.
Free map included.
The Poppy War
A war orphan, Rin earned her place in Nikan’s most elite military school. There, she discovers her lethal, unearthly power of shamanism―and learns that gods long thought dead are very much alive. When an inevitable conflict arises between longtime enemies the Nikara Empire and the Federation of Mugen, Rin realizes her shamanic powers may be the only way to save her people. But as she finds out more about the god that has chosen her, the vengeful Phoenix, she fears that winning the war may cost her humanity…
The Dragon Republic
After committing an atrocity in battle, shamanic warrior Rin is consumed with guilt, an opium addiction, and the murderous commands of the fiery Phoenix god. Channeling her anger against the Empress who betrayed Rin’s homeland, she chooses to join forces with the Empress’s enemy, the Dragon Warlord. But as Rin discovers the true natures of the Empress and the Dragon Warlord, the temptation to unleash the Phoenix’s fearsome power grows―and so does her vengeance…
The Burning God
After saving Nikan from foreign invaders and battling the evil Empress in a brutal civil war, Rin realizes that her homeland’s real power lies with the millions of common people who thirst for vengeance and revere her as a goddess of salvation. Vowing to defeat all who threaten the shamanic arts, Rin’s power and influence grows―but so does the Phoenix’s intoxicating voice urging her to burn the world and everything in it…
Rebecca F Kuang’s book ‘Yellowface’ was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2023-09-18.
The Power of Du’a Aliyah Umm Raiyaan Paperback
$43.99Empowering….of great benefit to those who want their doors flung open by Allah’ – Mufti Menk
What seems impossible can become possible through du’a
In The Power of Du’a, Sunday Times bestselling author and revert, Aliyah Umm Raiyaan takes you on a journey that shows how faith and practising du’a (a personal supplication) can transform your life.
Featuring inspirational real-life stories from those who have experienced miraculous results from living with du’a, this book is a comforting guide to revive and develop a close relationship with Al Mujeeb – The One Who Responds. Through life’s challenges and struggles, with tools from the Qur’an and Sunnah, you will learn how to:
Sincerely prepare your heart before du’a
Ask of Allah from a place of certainty, during du’a
Move forward in faithful trust after He responds
You will learn how to prepare your heart and then ask of Allah from a place of sincerity and certainty. This book provides tools to navigate the response to your du’a, developing a close and trusting relationship with The Most High.
Deeply moving and uplifting, The Power of Du’a is for anyone looking to reflect, reshape their dialogue with the Divine and walk in complete faith – embracing the perfect plans Allah has for each and every one of us.
The Ragpicker King Paperback
$35.00In the epic follow-up to the New York Times bestseller Sword Catcher, Kel’s life is an illusion, and Lin’s great lie is a gamble. But can two outliers save a kingdom? George R. R. Martin praised Sword Catcher as ‘everything I look for in fantasy.’ He applauded its ‘colorful cast of interesting characters, and a story that kept me reading from the first page to the last, with enough twists and turns to keep me turning the pages.’ Leigh Bardugo, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of Hell Bent, called Sword Catcher ‘fantasy at its finest.’ Lose yourself in a vibrant, magical tale of power, intrigue and politics in this spellbinding epic from an internationally bestselling sensation. The royal court is in turmoil following a massacre. Kel, Prince Conor’s body-double, is hunting for traitors. And the notorious Ragpicker King, ruler of the dazzling city of Castellane’s criminal underworld, holds the only clues. But they lead to a dark conspiracy to destroy the royal family – headed by the man due to marry the woman Kel loves. Lin will be judged after claiming to be the legendary Goddess Reborn and wielder of powerful magic – now her people’s charismatic leader is ready to test her powers. Failure will mean exile, and only further dangerous deception can save her now. As the simmering tension in Castellane reaches fever pitch, Prince Conor demands that Lin heal his father’s madness. But the King is tormented by an ancient magic, and Lin cannot deny its allure – any more than she can deny her growing passion for the prince. Lin and Kel must decide who they can trust. Yet any false move will mean death – or worse . . . Praise for Sword Catcher ‘A triumph of a book’ – Holly Black, New York Times bestselling author of Book of Night ‘Vivid and clever’ – Scott Lynch, bestselling author of the Gentleman Bastard sequence
The Ram Chandra Series Boxset of 4 Books (Perfect Gift for this Festive Season) : Ram – Scion of Ikshvaku, Sita : Warrior of Mithila, Raavan : Enemy of Aryavarta, War of Lanka Paperback
$40.00LANKA WILL BURN. DARKNESS WILL PERISH. BUT CAN LIGHT ENDURE? INDIA, 3400 BCE. Greed. Rage. Grief. Love. Smouldering tinder, waiting to trigger a war. But this war is different. This one is for Dharma. This war is for the greatest Goddess of them all. Sita has been kidnapped. Defiantly, she dares Raavan to kill her – she’d rather die than allow Ram to surrender. Ram is beside himself with grief and rage. He prepares for war. Fury is his fuel. Calm focus, his guide. Raavan thought he was invincible. He thought he’d negotiate and force a surrender. Little did he know … The first three books of the second-fastest-selling book series in Indian publishing history – the Ram Chandra Series – explore the individual journeys of Ram, Sita and Raavan. In this, the epic fourth book of the series, their narrative strands crash into each other, and explode in a slaughterous war. Will Ram defeat the ruthless and fiendish Raavan, constrained as he is by the laws of Dharma? Will Lanka burn to a cinder or fight back like a cornered tiger? Will the terrible costs of war be worth the victory? Most importantly, will the Vishnu rise? And will the real enemies of the land fear the Vishnu? For fear is the mother of love About the Author
Amish is a 1974-born, IIM (Kolkata)-educated banker-turned-author. The success of his debut book, The Immortals of Meluha (Book 1 of the Shiva Trilogy), encouraged him to give up his career in financial services to focus on writing. Besides being an author, he is also an Indian-government diplomat, a host for TV documentaries, and a film producer.
Amish is passionate about history, mythology and philosophy, finding beauty and meaning in all world religions. His books have sold more than 7 million copies and have been translated into over 20 languages. His Shiva Trilogy is the fastest selling and his Ram Chandra Series the second fastest selling book series in Indian publishing history. You can connect with Amish here:
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• www.instagram.com/authoramish
• www.twitter.com/authoramish
The Ramayan of Valmiki: Volume 1 & 2 (Deluxe Hardbound Edition) Boxed Set Hardcover
$85.00The Ramayan of Valmiki boxed set offers a profound journey through ancient Indian legends and spirituality in two volumes. Volume 1 introduces Lord Rama’s early life and exile, while Volume 2 follows his quest to rescue Sita from the demon king Ravana. Valmiki’s poetic rendition, translated for contemporary readers, enchants with moral depth, ethical dilemmas and timeless wisdom.
A journey of love, sacrifice, and heroism.
Experience the timeless story of Lord Rama, his journey and the lessons learned along the way.
Offers insight into the spiritual and cultural traditions of ancient India while exploring one of its great epic narratives.
Explore the spiritual teachings and philosophical wisdom embedded within The Ramayan.
Gain insights into the values of righteousness, devotion and duty through this epic narrative.
Showcases philosophical themes with thought-provoking situations that encourage introspection and reflection.
The Routledge Companion to Photography Theory (Routledge Art History and Visual Studies Companions) Paperback – Import
$148.99With newly commissioned essays by some of the leading writers on photography today, this companion tackles some of the most pressing questions about photography theory’s direction, relevance and purpose.About the Author
Mark Durden is an artist, writer and academic. He has written extensively on contemporary art and photography. Recent books include Fifty Key Writers on Photography (2012) and Photography Today (2014). With Ian Brown and David Campbell, Durden regularly exhibits as part of the artist group Common Culture. With Campbell he also recently co-curated a number of substantial exhibitions on art and comedy: Double Act (Bluecoat, Liverpool and the MAC, Belfast in 2016) and The Laughable Enigma of Ordinary Life (Arquipélago, centro de artes contemporâneas, São Miguel in 2017). Durden is currently Professor of Photography and Director of the European Centre for Documentary Research at the University of South Wales, UK.
Jane Tormey is an Honorary Fellow of Loughborough University. Her writing focuses on the exchange of ideas between art practice and other disciplines, the conflict between aesthetics and political content, and the ways in which aesthetic traditions can be disturbed by and through photographic/filmic practices. Published work includes: “The Ghost in the Image” in Boelderl, Leisch-Kiesl (eds.) Die Zukunft gehört den Phantomen ([transcript], 2018); Photographic Realism: Late Twentieth-Century Aesthetics (2013) and Cities and Photography (2012). She is co-editor of Art, Politics and the Pamphleteer (forthcoming 2020)andthe book series Radical Aesthetics-Radical Art.
The School For Good And Evil (Books 1-6) Paperback
$99.00THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL is now a major motion picture from Netflix – starring Academy Award winner Charlize Theron, Kerry Washington, Laurence Fishburne, Michelle Yeoh, Sofia Wylie, Sophia Anne Caruso and more!
A dark and enchanting fantasy adventure perfect for those who prefer their fairytales with a twist…
THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL
Every four years, two girls are kidnapped from the village of Gavaldon. Legend has it these lost children are sent to the School for Good and Evil, the fabled institution where they become fairytale heroes or villains.
A WORLD WITHOUT PRINCES
Witches and princesses reside at the School for Girls, where they’ve been inspired to live a life without princes, while Tedros and the boys are camping in Evil’s old towers. A war is brewing between the schools, but can Agatha and Sophie restore the peace?
THE LAST EVER AFTER
With the girls apart, Evil has taken over and the villains of the past have come back to turn the world of Good and Evil upside down. With the forces of Good in deathly peril, Agatha and Sophie must work together to restore balance. Will they find their way to being friends again?
QUESTS FOR GLORY
Before they can graduate, the students of the School for Good and Evil must complete their fourth-year Quests for Glory. The stakes are high: success brings eternal adoration, and failure means obscurity forever.
A CRYSTAL OF TIME
A traitor has seized Camelot’s throne, sentencing Tedros, the true king, to death. Tedros’s queen, Agatha, narrowly escapes, but their friend Sophie is trapped. She is forced to play a dangerous game as her wedding to the false king fast approaches, and all the while her friends’ lives hang in the balance.
ONE TRUE KING
Beyond Good and Evil. Beyond Ever Afters.
The fairy tale of Sophie and Agatha comes to a dramatic conclusion in this sixth and final book of Soman Chainani’s bestselling fantasy series.
Who will sit on Camelot’s throne and rule the Endless Woods? Who will be the One True King? Prepare yourself for the End of Ends…Product description
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Praise for The School for Good and Evil series
“Reimagines the world of fairy tales and will make you question who is good and who is evil. Loved it!” – Rick Riordan, author of the bestselling Percy Jackson series
“A fairy tale like no other, complete with romance, magic, and humour… that will keep you turning pages until the end.” –Newbery Award-winning author Ann M. Martin
“T’will enchant young girls and boys alike with its twisted take on the classic fairytales.” –The Bookbag
“Dark, funny and entertaining” – Teenlibrarian.co.uk
“Amazing!!! Brilliant!!! PERFECTO!!! Mindblowing!!! Love it. Absolutely LOVE it.” – Ava
“This book is amazing!! It really kept me up all night and I could not wait to finish it! GO AND READ IT. SERIOUSLY. GO, GO, GO!” – Anna, Goodreads
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Now a major Netflix film