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Legends of the Indus: Epic Love Tales from the Indus Valley by Samina Quraeshi
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Goatsong: A Novel of Ancient Athens
Tom Holt - 1989
Eupolis of Pallene, playwright and satirist, offers new and wicked perspectives on the glory that was Greece.
Never Say Never
Anjali Kirpalani - 2012
To make matters worse, Nikita is in love with her best friend Aziza's boyfriend, Raghav Shetty, who is a radio jockey on the popular radio station, Spruce FM. And that's not all; Nikita doesn't even like, let alone love Deepak, the man she's in a relationship with! Tired of her life going nowhere, Nikita decides to change her life. On the night of her cousin Natasha's wedding, she makes a list of things she will never do. She vows to never marry for money, never doubt her abilities, never have feelings for an unavailable man, never stay in a relationship with someone she doesn't love, never get completely drunk in public and never wear velvet! But life seldom goes according to plan and Nikita learns that you should never say never...
Witness to Blunder: Kargil Story Unfolds
Ashfaq Hussain - 2008
Published in September 2008, it coincides with the passing of a decade since the military operation was initiated on snow-tipped mountains in the winter of 1998-1999.
Knights of Valor
Denise Domning - 2013
A KNIGHT vows to return her to her dying father. Will the flames of her past consume them both?
A KNIGHT'S VICTORY
An Irish LADY trapped in a vicious marriage. An English KNIGHT willing to risk all to protect his childhood love. A knight's victory could be the lady's undoing...
A KNIGHT'S REWARD
In hiding, a LADY TAILOR sews garments of costly silk to provide for her son. A KNIGHT seeks stolen cloth and finds instead his long-lost love. As he unravels her secrets will he lose all he holds dear or win the greatest honor of all?
SUMMER'S STORM
A bastard KNIGHT gives his heart to the one LADY who is his equal. Can he protect her from the husband who wants her dead and win the happiness that is their true legacy?
Sita's Ramayana
Samhita Arni - 2011
Told from the perspective of the queen, Sita, it explores ideas of right vs. wrong, compassion, loyalty, trust, honor and the terrible price that war exacts from women, children, animals and the natural world.After Sita, Rama and his brother are banished from their kingdom, Sita is captured by the arrogant King Ravana and imprisoned in a garden across the ocean. Ravana tries to convince Sita to be his wife, but she steadfastly refuses his advances. Eventually, Rama comes to her rescue with the help of the monkey Hanuman and his army, magic animals and gods. But Rama is unable to trust Sita and forces her to undergo an ordeal by fire to prove herself to be true and pure . . .The Ramayana was first written in Sanskrit by the poet Valmiki around 300 B.C. It contains important Hindu teachings and has had great influence on Indian life and culture over the centuries.
Escape from Pompeii
Christina Balit - 2003
Its top exploded in a scream, and flames ripped upward to the sky. A massive cloud of silver ash rose to the heavens, twisting and bubbling in every direction until everything was in total darkness."Tranio, like most Roman boys, likes to watch whatever is going on: tradesmen selling their goods, ships unloading their exotic cargoes, politicians making speeches in the forum. But one hot August day a very different scene unfolds. The ground begins to shake, the sky to darken. People run gasping for air. Heading for the harbor, Tranio and his friend Livia hide on a boat and witness one of the most terrifying moments in recorded history-the eruption of Mount Vesuvius and the destruction of their beloved city, Pompeii.Christina Balit's fictional tale is based on the latest research. With her dramatic illustrations and a historical note, this story makes an exciting introduction to a fascinating subject.
Anointing Fall on Me: Accessing the Power of the Holy Spirit
T.D. Jakes - 1995
I will come to you". The Holy Spirit is the Comforter that Jesus speaks of for the Church. He is the therapist that hurting souls must constantly interact with to maintain their healing. This book clearly depicts and graphically defines how to unlock the pharmaceutical powers of the Holy Spirit to the Church. If you have ever been hurting, needed someone to understand, guide, and direct you, this book will introduce the Holy Spirit to you in a fresh and life-changing way. Join T. D. Jakes as he teaches, in great detail, the powerful truths that are given to us who seek a more intimate relationship with Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit.There is an arsenal of weaponry that has been given to the believer in the Holy Spirit. There is no force that Satan has which can combat the anointing of the Holy Spirit when it is released correctly. It is the power of the Holy Spirit that will break every generational curse that has hindered you from maximizing your life, your relationships and your ministry. This book is a must for those of us who have decided to march into the enemy's camp and take back what he stole from us
The Men Who Ruled India
Philip Mason - 1985
A study of the characters and public careers of Englishmen who founded and developed British rule in India from 1600 to 1947.
Five Sons and a 100 Muri of Rice: The story of a five year old bride in rural Nepal
Sharyn Steel - 2014
A five year old bride in rural Nepal struggles with poverty, male domination and illiteracy to become a successful landowner, micro lender and great grandmother.Based on the true story of Kharika Devkota, this book provides a rare insight into the inspiring and determining life of a Nepali woman.
Byzantium
Robert Wernick - 2016
Here, too, are the stories of the extraordinary emperors and generals who brought the empire into being and ultimately presided over its demise. We witness the glittering city of Constantinople from its rise to greatness through its deadly conclusion. Though Byzantium has faded away, its everlasting contributions to our world today are revealed in this fascinating history.
Corona
Bushra Rehman - 2013
When a rebellious streak leads to her ex-communication, she decides to hit the road. Corona moves between Razia’s childhood and the comedic misadventures she encounters on her journey, from a Puritan Colony in Massachusetts to New York City’s Bhangra music scene. With each story, we learn more about the past she’s escaping, a past which leads her to constantly travel in a spiral, always coming closer to but never quite arriving home.
The Line of Control: Travelling with the Indian and Pakistani Armies
Happymon Jacob - 2018
He travelled with the armies of both countries and could study what is effectively the ground zero—the location where entrenched animosities as well as sudden surges of comradeship are enacted. This is one of the most fortified places on the planet.Jacob writes, "I was keen on getting into their world, the world of men in uniform, fighting each other and yet respecting each other. It was a curious world. It had breath-taking adventure, mind-blowing stories and unforgettable heroism. I loved it, and I was welcome."This vividly told, fast paced narrative brings the border area to life. Jacob was given unprecedented access by the Indian and Pakistani armies and he explores how the border is seen—both in the popular imagination and by those who exist in its shadow. He chronicles the lives of civilians and soldiers, their courage and resilience in the face of constant danger and the extraordinary similarities between the two sides.
Islam, Arabs, and the Intelligent World of the Jinn
Amira El-Zein - 2009
Beliefs regarding the jinn are deeply integrated into Muslim culture and religion, and have a constant presence in legends, myths, poetry, and literature. In Islam, Arabs, and the Intelligent World of the Jinn, Amira El-Zein explores the integral role these mythological figures play, revealing that the concept of jinn is fundamental to understanding Muslim culture and tradition.Examining closely a wide range of sources, from the fields of law, theology, and folklore, El-Zein clearly places the status of the jinn in the metaphysical and cosmological economy of Islam. The author also illuminates the Islamic concept of the jinn by comparing it to other similar concepts in different religions and mythologies. She probes the complex relationships between the jinn and humans, as well as the jinn and animals, providing critical insights into the function of the jinn in the process of poetic and cultural creation. The author’s access to Arabic sources and her ability to contextualize them make this a compelling and thorough account, enriching our knowledge of Islamic religion and tradition.
Shabanu: Daughter of the Wind
Suzanne Fisher Staples - 1989
The second daughter in a family with no sons, she' s been allowed freedoms forbidden to most Muslim girls. But when a tragic encounter with a wealthy and powerful landowner ruins the marriage plans of her older sister, Shabanu is called upon to sacrifice everything she' s dreamed of. Should she do what is necessary to uphold her family' s honor-- or listen to the stirrings of her own heart?
Paras / پارس
Nemrah Ahmed - 2013
But is it really an accident? Rizwan's brother, Faizan and sister, Sawera doesn't think so. They are determined to take revenge of their brother's murder whatever way possible. Even if it means murdering Paras themselves.But is revenge really the thing they want? Or is it the huge amount of wealth that their brother left behind?