Timeless Classic Books
Timeless Classic Books
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Specification:
- Publisher : Penguin Global
- By : A.N.D. Haksar
- Cover : Paperback
- Language : English
- Edition : 2007
- Pages : 208 pages
- Weight : 210 gm.
- Size : 0.4 x 5.1 x 7.8 inches
- ISBN-10 : 9780143101369
- ISBN-13 : 978-0143101369
Description:
The subhashita verse is a popular feature of Sanskrit literature. Composed in isolation or as part of a larger work, it is essentially a miniature poem which encapsulates a complete thought, mood or image in a single stanza. These verse epigrams have a wide range of themes. This selection from the Subhashitavali, a celebrated verse anthology compiled by Vallabhadeva in c. fifteenth-century Kashmir, offers a rich variety of erotic poetry and a wealth of lyrical and gnomic verse. One section is given to earthy humour and cynical satire seldom available in English renditions. Also included are invocations and allegories, panegyrics and pen-pictures, sage observations and stark musings. The sweep of these verses is matched by the eclectic array of contributors from illustrious poets like Vyasa and Valmiki, Kalidasa and Bana to others now mostly forgotten. These verses of jollity and wit, ribaldry and bawdiness, snide sarcasm and wry comment showcase the fact that Sanskrit literature, generally perceived as staid and serious, can also be flippant and fun.
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- Publisher : Penguin
- By : H. S. Shiva Prakash
- Cover : Paperback
- Language : English
- Edition : 2010
- Pages : 252 pages
- Weight : 190 gm.
- Size : 5.1 x 0.6 x 7.8 inches
- ISBN-10 : 9780143063575
- ISBN-13 : 978-0143063575
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One of the only collections of Vachana poetry in translation—a must read for all poetry lovers. Here I come, a ferryman without a body To the great flowing river. If you pay the price– Your mind That grasps and lets go, I shall take you across” Vachana poetry in Kannada literature attained its zenith in the twelfth century. Passionate, intensely personal, and ahead of their times, these free-verse poems speak eloquently of the futility of formal learning, the vanity of wealth and the evils of social divisions. The vachanas stress on the worship of Shiva, through love, labour and devotion, as the only worthwhile life-goal for the vachanakara—the vachana poet. This collection offers a selection of vachanas composed by a wide range of vachanakaras from different walks of life writing during that period. While some of these poets are well known even today, most have been forgotten. Translated fluidly and with great skill by H.S. Shivaprakash, I Keep Vigil of Rudra is not only an important addition to Vachana literature, but also a must read for lovers of poetry everywhere.
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- Publisher : Penguin India (25 November 2011)
- By : Muddupalani & Sandhya Mulchandani (Tr)
- Cover : Paperback
- Language : English
- Edition : 2011
- Pages : 200 pages
- Weight : 160 gm.
- Size : 7.8 x 5.1 x 0.5 inches
- ISBN-10 : 9780143417439
- ISBN-13 : 978-0143417439
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An erotic classic and the most recognized work of an celebrated nineteenth-century poet and courtesan 'Last night, I dreamt of Hari With that melodious-voiced woman. He seemed impatient with me, And now even The song of the nightingale seems shrill.' An erotic narrative poem that explores desire and jealousy, love experienced and love lost, Radhika Santawanam is the most recognized work of nineteenth-century poet and courtesan Muddupalani. Celebrated as a literary masterpiece in Muddupalani's lifetime, Radhika Santawanam was banned by the British in 1910 when it was published again, a century and a half later, with critics panning its graphic descriptions of lovemaking. And, after another hundred years, this epic is now available in its entirety for the first time in English translation.
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- Publisher : Fingerprint! Publishing
- By : Henrik Ibsen
- Cover : Paperback
- Language : English
- Edition : 2021
- Pages : 128
- Weight : 100 gm
- Size : 5 x 0.39 x 7.76 inches
- ISBN-10 : 9354401414
- ISBN-13 : 978-9354401411
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He called me his doll-child, and he played with me just as I used to play with my dolls. It is Christmas Eve. Nora is happily arranging presents and decorating the Christmas tree in her living room. She has spent eight years in domestic bliss with her husband Torvald, who works at a bank and is now being promoted. Things couldn't get any better. But this marriage is shadowed by a secret. Nora, the caring, dutiful wife, borrowed money from Krogstad, a man of ill repute. The money helped save her sick husbands life, but he has no idea of what his wife did. And now, Krogstad threatens to reveal this secret, because his position at the bank is being given to someone else. Nora is at a crossroads. Will she try to preserve this secret? Or will the truth finally come to light? Will Nora and Torvald's marriage survive this revelation? A sharp critique of the norms of marriage, A Dolls House is a sensational play that made headlines at the time of its publication, and continues to be the greatest work of Henrik Ibsen.
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- Publisher : Gurjar Granth Prakashan
- By : A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- Cover : Paperback
- Language : Gujarati
- Edition : 2015
- Pages : 188 pages
- Weight : 230 g
- ISBN-10 : 8184615973
- ISBN-13 : 978-8184615975
SPECIFICATION:
- Publisher : Mehta Publishing House
- By : Sudha Murty & Leena Sohoni
- Cover : Paperback
- Language : Marathi
- Edition : 2009
- Pages : 148 pages
- Weight : 140 g
- Size : 14 x 0.82 x 21.6 cm
- ISBN-10 : 8184980523
- ISBN-13 : 978-8184980523
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Every time, she sent him a letter, she sent a small flower of 'bakul' for him, without fail. Her letter always brought back some special memories for Shridhar. He used to get lost in the memories with the small flower in his hand. The flower represented her. Her mild manners, her simplicity, the fragrance around her, and the chastity in her eyes along with the love every single tender thing was present in the flower. Her personality was devoid of ego. He had collected each flower from her letter. He had stored all those flowers in a small bag. Every day, he kept the bag beneath his pillow. Every letter brought a new hope for him, saying that the flower will be a lifelong partner. Sudha Murthy, has pictured this very sensitively.
SPECIFICATION:
- Publisher Penguin Viking
- By: Premchand
- Cover :Hardcover
- Language : English
- Edition : 2018
- Pages: 160
- Weight: 240 g
- Size : 20 x 14 x 4 cm
- ISBN-10 : 9780670091461
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ISBN-13 : 978-0670091461
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Munshi Premchand is one of the most important writers of the Hindi-Urdu canon in India. His prolific writing contributed largely to shape the genre of short stories as we know it in India. His range and diversity were limitless as he tackled themes of romance and satire, gender politics and social inequality, with unmatched skill and compassion.
Premchand's wrote prolifically about life in the city in the India of his time . In fact, his fictional corpus, if read uncritically, would lend itself to an easy binary between country life and city life. This collection attempts to break away from the misconceptions to bring to light the nuance in his understanding of city life.
SPECIFICATION:
- Publisher : Gurjar Prakashan
- By : Pannalal Patel
- Cover : Paperback
- Language : Gujarati
- Edition : 2015
- Pages : 272
- Weight : 450 gm
- Size : 18.6 x 12.7 x 1.7 cm
- ISBN-10 : 938012600X
- ISBN-13 : 978-9380126005
SPECIFICATION:
- Publisher : Westland
- By : Kamlesh Patel (Author), Joshua Pollock (Author)
- Cover : Paperback
- Language : Bengali
- Edition : 2019
- Weight : 295 gm.
- Size : 14 x 2.5 x 21 cm
- ISBN-10 : 9387894754
- ISBN-13 : 978-9387894754
DESCRIPTION:
As we maneuver the many demands of relationships, career, property and health, we often sense a void, a feeling of alienation from our true selves. Is it possible for one planet to orbit so many suns? We have many centres in our lives, yet where is the true centre, the deepest centre that lies at the core of every heart?
Ensconced in India’s ageless oral tradition, Kamlesh D. Patel—widely known as Daaji, the fourth guru in the Heartfulness lineage—traces a seeker’s journey as he examines the nature of spiritual search. Through a series of illuminating conversations between a teacher and a student, Daaji reveals the core principles of the Heartfulness practice and philosophy to Joshua Pollock, a Heartfulness practitioner and trainer.
From reflecting on the essence of prayer and yogic transmission to demystifying the act of meditation through practical tips, this book will enable us to live beyond the filters of our sensory limitations and discover unity within ourselves. To practise Heartfulness is to seek the essence beyond the form, the reality behind the ritual. It is to centre oneself at the core of one’s heart and find true meaning and contentment there.
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- Publisher : Mitra & Ghosh
- By : Niharranjon Gupta
- Cover : Hardcover
- Language : Bengali
- Edition : 1991
- Weight : 690 gm.
- Size : 22 x 14.5 x 3 cm
- ISBN-10 : 8172931697
- ISBN-13 : 978-8172931698
SPECIFICATION:
- Publisher : Ananda Publishers Private Limited
- By : Bimal Kar
- Cover : Paperback
- Language : Bengali
- Edition : 2017
- Pages : 373
- Weight : 510 gm.
- Size : 20 x 14 x 4 cm
- ISBN-10 : 8172154771
- ISBN-13 : 978-8172154776
SPECIFICATION:
- Publisher : Karuna Prokashini
- By : Nimai Bhattacharya
- Cover : Hardcover
- Language : Bengali
- Edition : 2010
- Weight : 1 kg.
- Size : 22 x 14 x 5 cm
- ISBN-10 : 8184370644
- ISBN-13 : 978-8184370645
SPECIFICATION:
- Publisher : Manoj Publications
- By : Lalchand Doohan Jigyasu
- Cover : Hardcover
- Language : English
- Edition : 2005
- Pages : 340
- Weight : 589 gm
- Size : 8.7 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
- ISBN-10 : 8181335155
- ISBN-13 : 978-8181335159
DESCRIPTION:
The Book contains the verses of Bhagat Kabir.
Specification:
- Publisher : CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
- By : Jaishankar Prasad
- Cover : Paperback
- Language : Hindi
- Edition : 2017
- Pages : 214
- Weight : 385 gm.
- Size : 6 x 0.5 x 9 inches
- ISBN-10 : 1977592244
- ISBN-13 : 978-1977592248
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Kamayani (1936) is a Hindi epic poem (Mahakavya) by Jaishankar Prasad (1889-1937). It is considered one of the greatest literary works written in modern times in Hindi literature. It also signifies the epitome of Chhayavadi school of Hindi poetry which gained popularity in late 19th and early 20th centuries. Kamayani depicts the interplay of human emotions, thoughts, and actions by taking mythological metaphors. Kamayani has personalities like Manu, Ida and Sraddha who are found in the Vedas. The great deluge described in the poem has its origin in Satapatha Brahmana.
Specification:
- Publisher : Fingerprint Publishing
- By : Munshi Premchand
- Cover : Paperback
- Language : Hindi
- Edition : 2019
- Pages : 432
- Weight : 300 gm
- Size : 7.7 x 4.9 x 1.5 inches
- ISBN-10 : 9388810473
- ISBN-13 : 978-9388810470
Description:
This is the story of Hori, a poor peasant, who longs to own a cow. Hori is so desperate that he gets into an agreement with one of the villagers who gives him a cow in exchange. As much as Hori is delighted, Heera, his brother, is jealous. What happens when Heera kills the cow? One of the greatest Hindi novels of modern Indian literature, Godaan was Premchand's last complete novel. It continues to remain one of the greatest Hindi novels of modern Indian literature.
SPECIFICATION:
- Publisher : Rupa Publications
- By : Rema Mahalingam
- Cover : Paperback
- Language : English
- Edition : 2014
- Pages : 272
- Weight : 250 g.
- Size : 5.1 x 0.7 x 7.8 inches
- ISBN-10: 8129135310
- ISBN-13: 978-8129135315
DESCRIPTION:
'Passionate and insightful, this book is a must buy for cinema buffs and women.' - Bhavna Somayya, film critic andjournalist
About the Author
Nalini Shivkumar and Rema Mahalingam teach at a women's college in Hyderabad. They have presented papers in
national and international forums on gender issues and are interested in documenting women's concerns. They
have edited a book titled Women in Nation Building: A Multi-dimensional Perspective and have authored a coffee
table book on women achievers titled, Divas of Deccan: An Ode to the Women of Hyderabad.
SPECIFICATION:
- Publisher : JAYANTHI SURESH & YASODHA BALAKRISHNAN
- By : Amarar Kalki
- Cover : Paperback
- Language : Tamil
- Edition : 2013
- Pages : 224
- Weight : 250 gm
- Size : 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
- ISBN-10: 8192878015
- ISBN-13: 978-8192878010
- ASIN: B00MZ6J7II
DESCRIPTION:
மோகினித் தீவு அமரர் கல்கி (1899-1954) எழுதிய தமிழ் புதினமாகும்.திரையரங்கில் பாஸ்கர கவிராயர் என்ற நபரை சந்திக்கிறார் ஒருவர்.
இருவரும் கடற்கரைக்கு சென்று அங்கு பேசுகிறார்கள். பாஸ்கர கவிராயர் பர்மாவிலிருந்து இந்தியாவிற்கு கப்பலில் வரும்போது, மோகினி தீவில் ஒரு இரவு தங்கிய கதையை பற்றி கூறுகிறார் .
உத்தம சோழருக்கு பிறகு சோழ சாம்ராஜ்யம் குறு நில தேசமாகி விட்டது . பாண்டிய தேசம் மேலோங்கி விளங்கிய காலத்தில் நடந்த காதல் கதை .
சுகுமார சோழனும் புவனமோகினியும் காதல் செய்த கதை . கடைசி வரை பாஸ்கர கவிராயருக்கு கதை சொல்லி கொண்டிருபவர்கள் யார் என்ற கேள்வி நமக்கு இருந்துகொண்டிருபபது யதார்த்தமே
About the Author
Ramaswamy Aiyer Krishnamurthy (9 September 1899 - 5 December 1954), better known by his pen name Kalki, was a Tamil writer, journalist, poet, critic and Indian independence activist. He was named after "Kalki avatar," the tenth and last avatar of the Hindu God Vishnu. His writings include over 120 short stories, 10 novellas, 5 novels, 3 historical romances, editorial and political writings and hundreds of film and music reviews.
Specification:
- Publisher : Zen Publications
- By : Randy Kaneen
- Cover : Paperback
- Language : English
- Edition : 2017
- Pages : 362
- Weight : 500 gm.
- Size : 5.2 x 0.9 x 8 inches
- ISBN-10 : 1927559200
- ISBN-13 : 978-1927559208
Description:
In Search of Sticks simultaneously challenges the intellect while surfacing raw emotional response. James, by the standards one generally uses to measure a life, is accomplished. Still, he twists. What if, in the final analysis, it ends up being as much about that which wasn't done rather than just what was acted upon? Paths are chosen. Steps are taken.
A compelling parallel story unfolds - Hope's African existence. It was emphatically stated that "God does not have favourites." But is this true? A picture is painted and its canvas is littered with the likenesses of disease and poverty and the images of those trapped in the geography of violence. Despite the forms of tragedy that present themselves, this story is full of hope. The victories are told in the small tales and the sheer numbers who do not sell their souls.
Specification:
- Publisher : Zen Publications
- By : Dwaraknath Reddy
- Cover : Paperback
- Language : English
- Edition : 2005
- Pages : 197
- Weight : 500 gm.
- Size : 8 x 8 x 5.5 inches
- ISBN-13 : 978-9382788065
- ASIN : 9382788069
Description:
When the traveler through the vast vistas of life finally turns his gaze inwards in his search for Ultimate Reality, gentle breezes blow across the mind, stirring the leaves of contemplation, emotion, memory, love, wonder and awe. The rustling sounds of the caressed thoughts are the intoned whispers of the ego and its companion-Self in intimate conversation,-Self in intimate conversation. Slowly the winds rest in space, the sounds sink into silence.Specification:
- Publisher : Zen Publications
- By : Kimsuka Narsimhan
- Cover : Paperback
- Language : English
- Edition : 2015
- Pages : 210
- Weight : 300 gm.
- Size : 5.5 x 2 x 8.5 inches
- ISBN-10 : 9384363723
- ISBN-13 : 978-9384363727
Description:
Chandramani, the sumptuous home of the fabulously wealthy Kshetras. Manish, the Kshetra heir with everything to live for - fortune beyond imagination, a beautiful wife and little son. So why did Manish fall from the walls of Chandramani one fateful Diwali and die? Did he fall or was he pushed over the edge? Accident or murder? Ajmer Lalla has to wade through a complex cast of characters to answer this. A much-hated victim, a doting mother, an estranged wife, a distant sister, a motley group of friends, all come together in this intriguing tale.Specification:
- Publisher : Zen Publications
- By : Karl Renz
- Cover : Paperback
- Language : English
- Edition : 2015
- Pages : 150
- Weight : 210 gm.
- Size : 8.1 x 5.4 x 0.4 inches
- ISBN-10 : 9384363545
- ISBN-13 : 978-9384363543
Description:
The teachings of Karl Renz are a bit like Zen Koans — those short statements that stop the minds activity by contemplating their paradoxical meaning. But Karl takes you even further: pondering his words have the power to turn the mind back upon itself, toward our original awareness of Being.
A Little Bit of Nothingness is a unique juxtaposition between the dialogues of Karl Renz and the eighty-one verses of the Tao Te Ching. Here, the reality of the Tao — the unnameable, original cause of all that is — has the potential to become evident as our own reality, by the deep insights provided through Karl.
The search for happiness usually takes us on an outward journey where we find ourselves identifying with everything except "that which we truly are." What we really need is to taste a "a little bit of nothingness"— the absence of any kind of ideas that we have about ourselves.
No one sees this as well as Karl Renz, the German mystic-artist who, for the last ten years, has travelled around the world pulling the rug out from under our hallowed beliefs, leaving us blissfully wanting even less.
"Realization means that consciousness, which once was identified with an object, becomes boundry-less. It becomes conscious of being consciousness. But the Self is never realized nor not-realized. It is always prior to any ideas about enlightenment or non-enlightenment. Anything you can say about it is an idea."
— Karl Renz
Description
We make love and leave. That is our motto. Live by it, Menaka or you shall suffer untold, unnecessary grief. Born during the churning of the ocean, Menaka is the most beautiful of all the apsaras in the world, with quick intelligence and innate talent. However, she craves for the one thing she can never havefamily. Elsewhere, after severe austerities, a man, now blessed with the name Vishwamitra, challenges the gods and dares to create another heaven. Fearing his growing powers, Indra, the king of gods, decides to put a stop to his ambitions by making Menaka seduce him.What will happen when Menaka and Vishwamitra meet each other? Will Menaka finally find what she really wished for? Or will she again be forced to surrender to her destiny? Find out in this fascinating portrait of one of the most enduring mythological figures
Specification
- Product Code : BK8725
- Publisher : Rupa Publications India
- Edition : December 1, 2015
- Pages : 304
- Weight : 240 gm.
- Size : 5.1 x 0.8 x 7.8 inches
- Cover : Paperback
- Author : Kavita Kane
- Language : English
- ISBN-10: 812913733X
ISBN-13: 978-8129137333
Description
Modern-day Gurgaon was Guru Dronacharya’s village, a gift from the Pandavas and Kauravas for training them in military arts. While the legends of the mythical village are woven around the warrior mystic, the Millennium City, as it stands today, owes its rapid growth to globalization, outsourcing and the BPO boom.
From swanky malls and skyscrapers to pot-hole-ridden roads where gleaming Mercs vie for space with rickety rickshaws; from voluptuous North Indian aunties and brawny local men to rotund Bengali mashimas; from designer stores and Starbucks coffee to roadside vans peddling chole bhature; Drona’s village is riddled with contradictions, both hilarious and poignant, irreverent and bittersweet. Gurgaon Diaries is a humorous peek at the workings of this modern-day village and how the Millennium City is a paradox in itself.
AUTHOR OF THE BOOK
Debeshi Gooptu is a business journalist turned digital content strategist and entrepreneur. With more than twenty years of experience in print and television (Business Standard, Business Today, Plus Channel) and higher education (British Council, Canadian High Commission, Intel Asia Electronics), she runs an online research consultancy for overseas education organization and works as a digital content strategy head for Digiqom, a digital media agency. Debeshi is also the India editor for Innovation Enterprise, a Singapore-headquartered publication tracking trends in technology and innovation in Asia-Pacific. She frequently blogs for The Huffington Post and runs ‘The Gurgaon Diaries’, a successful blog.She lives in Gurgaon, Haryana.
Specification
- Product Code : BK8697
- Publisher : Rupa Publications India
- Edition : January 1, 2018
- Pages : 240
- Weight : 190 gm.
- Size : 5.1 x 0.6 x 7.8 inches
- Binding : Paperback
- Author : Debeshi Gooptu
- Language : English
- ISBN-10: 8129149958
ISBN-13: 978-8129149954
Description
Five Point Someone is Chetan Bhagat's debut novel which revolves around the lives of Ryan, Alok, and Hari. The three lads become close friends while trying hard to survive in an exceedingly competitive environment. The three boys join IIT with a passion to excel and come out successfully as the best graduates. However, their life turns upside down when their grades fall lower than they had ever expected. Meanwhile, Hari falls in love with his professors daughter, and Alok and Ryan cannot stop disputing each other. Five Point Someone was successfully able to strike a chord with the millions of youngsters across India. Hari, Alok and Ryan have to deal with unpleasant and cynical teachers, assignments and projects, stress of unending examinations, and a stringent academic schedule. Will they be able to survive the IITs? Or will they succumb to the tedious and age-old education system of India? Five Point Someone has been adapted into hugely successful motion pictures both in Tamil and Hindi.
Specification
- Product Code : BK8693
- Publisher : Rupa Publications India
- Edition : January 2, 2015
- Pages : 267
- Weight : 210 gm.
- Size : 5.1 x 0.7 x 7.8 inches
- Binding : Paperback
- Author : Chetan Bhagat
- Language : English
- ISBN-10: 8129135493
ISBN-13: 978-8129135490
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