Encyclopedia of India (4 Volume Set)

Stanley Wolpert, "Encyclopedia of India (4 Volume Set) "
Ch.rles Scr.bner's S.ns | 2005 | ISBN: 0684313499 | 2000 pages | PDF | 37,1 MB

Home to a fifth of the world's population and the largest democracy in the world, India holds a prominent place in current events yet remains misunderstood in many ways by students, professionals and others who seek a single, authoritative source for information on this important region. The Encyclopedia of India meets this need, encompassing the history, cultures, geography and religions of India from ancient times to the present day. Across the four volumes of the Encyclopedia, readers are invited to explore India in a comprehensive reference work of more than 600 alphabetically arranged, illustrated articles. As India's role in global politics and economics continues to grow, readers will find the historical and cultural information contained within this work an indispensable tool to gaining a greater appreciation of India and its place in our modern world.

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An introduction to spoken Kashmiri

An introduction to spoken Kashmiri:
A basic course and reference manual for learning and teaching Kashmiri as a second language - Parts 1,2
Publisher: Dept. of Linguistics, Univ. of Illinois | 1973 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B0000D5K57 | English/Kashmiri | PDF | 875 pages | 7.46 Mb

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This basic textbook of Kashmiri, the language of Srinagar, India, was designed for use in the classroom or in a self-instructional course and consists of two volumes. Volume 1 is divided into the following sections: (1) a brief sociolinguistic profile of Kashmiri, (2) phonology, (3) conversations (lessons 1-31), (4) advanced grammar, (5) review exercises, (6) narrative texts (lessons 32-45), and (7) examples of Kashmiri poetry (lessons 46-50). In each of the first 31 lessons, the lexical meaning of all new words is given before they occur in a Kashmiri sentence, for which the English translation is given. At the end of every lesson, there is a section of detailed notes on culture, grammar, and vocabulary, together with practice materials. In lessons 32-50, no explanatory notes are provided, but the English equivalents of important lexical items are given. Volume 2 includes a Kashmiri-English/English-Kashmiri glossary, a partial list of English borrowings in Kashmiri, a glossary of selected terms used in the text, and suggestions for further reading. Target language: Kashmiri Source language: English

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Hypnotism and Mysticism of India

Hypnotism and Mysticism of India
Westwood Publishing Company | June 1979 | ISBN-10: 0930298012 | 208 pages | PDF | 14.86 MB

Hypnotism and Mysticism of India
BY: O. McGill (Author)

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The New Cambridge History of India

The New Cambridge History of India
Cambridge University Press | January 12, 2004 | ISBN-10: 0521267277 | 328 pages | PDF | 9.1 MB

Barbara Ramusack describes the pre-colonial origins of the Indian princes, frequently portrayed as synonymous with oriental luxury, and how they adapted their public activities and personal lifestyles to survive as political leaders and cultural icons. Their collaboration enabled the British to govern India with relatively limited manpower from the late 1790s to 1947. The book is intended for students of colonial history and visitors to the princely states.

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Step-by-step Guide to Indian Cooking

Step-by-step Guide to Indian Cooking
84 pages | Publisher: Bounty Books | 7 Jan 1993 | ISBN-10: 1851522662 | PDF | 50 mb

This recipe book contains dishes from all over India. Main course fish, meat, poultry and vegetable dishes as well as side orders, bread and snacks, rice and dal, desserts and drinks are included. A guide to spices and advice on all aspects of Indian cookery is included.

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Ancient India (Myths of the World)

Ancient India (Myths of the World)
Publisher: Benchmark Books | ISBN: 0761442138 | edition 2009 | PDF | 97 pages | 14.6 mb

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Looks at the culture and people of ancient India. Topics explored include religious practices and the roles of Brahman priests in society. This title also covers several important eras, including the Indus Valley civilization and Vedic periods

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A Comprehensive, Annotated Bibliography on Mahatma Gandhi

A Comprehensive, Annotated Bibliography on Mahatma Gandhi
Praeger | February 28, 2007 | ISBN-10: 0313302170 | 678 pages | PDF | 4.3 Mb

Few figures in the twentieth century have been as inspirational as Mohandas Mahatma Gandhi. Interest in this extraordinary man has produced a massive amount of printed material, making Ananda M. Pandiri's comprehensive bibliography an invaluable reference tool for scholars and students. Pandiri has meticulously searched printed and electronic indexes, publisher's catalogs, and university libraries throughout India, Britain, and the U.S. to compile a complete bibliography of sources in the English language. This volume is organized and cross-referenced for easy use and access to a voluminous amount of information.

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The Magic of Indian Cricket: Cricket and Society in India

The Magic of Indian Cricket: Cricket and Society in India
Routledge | April 19, 2006 | ISBN-10: 0415356911 | 304 pages | PDF | 1.2 Mb

In the last twenty years, Indian cricket has been transformed. With the arrival of global television networks, mass-media coverage and multinational sponsors, cricket has become big business and India has become the economic driving force in the world game. For the first time a developing country has become a major player in the international sports arena.
This fully updated and revised edition of Mihir Boses classic history is a unique account of the Indian cricket phenomenon. Drawing on a combination of extensive research and personal experience, Bose traces the development of the Indian game from its beginnings as a colonial pastime to its coming of age as a national passion and now a global commercial powerhouse. This illuminating study reveals Indian crickets central place in modern India's identity, culture and society.
Insightful, honest and challenging, Bose tackles the myths and controversies of Indian cricket. He considers the game in terms of race, caste, politics, national consciousness and ambition, money, celebrity and the media, evoking all the unpredictability, frustration and glory that is the magic of Indian cricket.

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India Unbound

India Unbound By Gurcharan Das
2000 | 420 Pages | ISBN: 0670882658 | PDF | 31 MB

India today is a vibrant free-market democracy and has begun to flex its muscles in the global information economy and on the world stage. In this acclaimed book, Gurcharan Das tells the stories of the major players in a period of rapid and profound change, and makes comprehensible and compelling the economic and political developments responsible for these changes. Das argues that the changes of the past 50 years have, at last, amounted to a revolution in India. By weaving his personal story into the larger context of contemporary history, Das provides a book that is at once vigorously analytical and vividly written.
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India (Travel Guides)

India (Travel Guides) By Editors
2008 | 692 Pages | ISBN: 0789483955 | PDF | 96 MB

The guides that show you what the others only tell you. Travel Guides have increasingly become the most sought after guides by seasoned and novice travels alike. Featuring up-to-date information and spectacular 3-D aerial views -- all photographed in full-color -- each location is shown at its best. Recognized as the most unique and comprehensive travel guides on the market, Travel Guides create the new standard for travels. Every guide in the series is updated annually. 3-D aerial maps help you make the quickest journey from one place to the next. Red star sights help you get the most out of the shortest visit. Full-color photographs are taken specifically for each travel guide, and cut-away & floor plans present unique drawings of historic buildings and museums to show exactly where you are and what you see. All the sights in each area are described in depth with special keyed icons, and there's no need to buy an A-Z guide with our fully indexed street maps. Eat and shop with confidence with our reliable listings of hotels, restaurants, bars, and shops in all areas and at all prices. When it comes to entertainment, Travel Guides contains complete listings of theaters, music venues, cinemas, clubs, sports facilities, and activities for children. A special survival guide shows you how to use local currency, public transportation and telephones through pictures. Before your next trip, pick up one of our best-selling Travel Guides today!

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