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Soft cover. Zustand: New. 1st Edition. 2017, Delhi Vidyut's dying ancestor summons him to Banaras. The old Brahmin chieftain of the Dev-Raakshasa Matth, or the God-Demon Clan, bears a chilling secret. Their bloodline carries an ancient curse that will plague mankind - towards its own violent extinction. 1700 BCE, Harappa Harappa is a magnificent city on the banks of the mighty Saraswati river. The darkness of treachery, taantric exorcism and bloodshed unleashes itself on the last devta, paving the way for his devastating revengeand the horrifying truth behind the fall of the glorious civilisation. 2017, Paris The world's most powerful religious institution is rattled. Europe's dreaded crime lord meets a mysterious man in Paris. A lethal assassin boards a train, as Rome fears the worst. The prophesied devta has returned. What connects Banaras, Harappa and Rome? What was the ancient curse and who was the last devta? What is the terrible secret behind the fall of the colossal Indus Valley? Read on as you travel through a saga of deceit and violence, gods and demons, love and ambition. (jacket).…

Soft cover. Zustand: New. 1st Edition. The lyrical prose of writer, journalist and film director Khwaja Ahmad Abbas (1914-1987) easily lends itself to short stories. In Sardarji and Other Stories, a captivating collection, the protagonists of each tale are portrayed grappling with realities imposed upon them by an unrelenting historical churning that compels them to revisit their relationships with their cultural, spatial and psychological moorings. Communal riots, poverty, abjection, love and longing, or renewed hopes and nascent dreams make this collection an incisive and moving portrayal of the human condition. Khwaja Ahmad Abbas, born in Panipat, Haryana, wrote stories and novels in Urdu, Hindi and English, which have been translated into several Indian and foreign languages. As a screenwriter, his most famous films have been Naya Sansaar, Saat Hindustani, Jagte Raho, the Palme d'Or winner Neecha Nagar, and well-known Raj Kapoor movies like Awara, Shree 420, Mera Naam Joker and Bobby. His column 'Last Page', holds the distinction of being one of the longest-running columns in the history of Indian journalism. Begun in 1935, in Bombay Chronicle, it was published by the Blitz after the Chronicle's closure, until his death in 1987. In 1969, Abbas was awarded the Padma Shri by Government of India. (jacket).…

Soft cover. Zustand: New. 1st Edition. "Eventually, I realised, it wasn't straight people who reduced homosexuals, men who curbed women, or the rich who oppressed the poor. It was the individual's own character and lack of courage to be one with their truth that restricted them." Two best friends, grappling with the many complexities of their lives, find themselves in the middle of chaos caused by unfulfilled expressions and desires. Choked by their secrets and desperate to find answers, they get embroiled in a dark web. In the midst of this turmoil, they believe they have each other.(jacket). …

Hardcover. Zustand: New. 1st Edition. Akbar and Birbal stories allow a reader to indulge in examples of wit and wisdom that have survived over centuries. The tales Akbar, one of India's greatest emperors and Birbal, his friend and most trusted advisor, are a delight for the humor and wisdom they incorporate. These tales, coupled with brilliant illustrations are a delight to children and can be enjoyed in any occasion.…

Soft cover. Zustand: New. 1st Edition. Aamir Khan is an icon and an iconoclast. In contemporary Indian cinema, Aamir Khan has more often than not, taken the less-trodden path, and also delivered box-office hits. Known for his meticulous selection of films, the actor has constantly re-invented himself, and re-defined the approach to film-making within the Hindi film industry. I'll Do it My Way: The Incredible Journey of Aamir Khan is a filmography that presents Aamir's evolution as an actor, focusing on 25 landmark films that have been part of his journey. It retraces Aamir's rise to stardom as he carved a niche for himself, established himself as an actor with a difference, and broke new ground as a director and a producer. This recently updated second edition considers Aamir's releases post 2012 in the context of his previous cinema analysed in the first edition. Aamir's story is told through interviews and research of press coverage, including perspectives from directors, co-stars and other colleagues Mansoor Khan, Aditya Bhattacharya, Asif Noor, Indra Kumar, Mahesh Bhatt, Dharmesh Darshan, Nandita Das, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, Ronnie Screwvala, AR Murugadoss, Asin, Vidhu Vinod Chopra and Raj Kumar Hirani who have collaborated with him in his landmark films. Together, they have recreated a multi-dimensional cinematic portrait of an unparalleled Indian actor. (jacket).…

Soft cover. Zustand: New. 1st Edition. 221B Baker Street. The most beloved fictional detective is in pursuit of the absolute truth. Dr. Watson, his sidekick and biographer, cannot help but marvel at his friend's impeccable logic and scientific acumen in unravelling the mysteries of crimes that have besieged London. What Holmes thinks elementary, Watson finds extraordinary. Victorian England is resurrected as we follow Holmes and Watson in their adventures. Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Novels & Stories 2 begins with The Hound of the Baskervilles, where Holmes uncovers the secret of the most menacing hound and later, in The Valley of Fear, the sleuth meets his invincible rival, Professor Moriarty. The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes adds a new dimension to this keepsake edition of Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Novels & Stories 2. A delightful companion for all crime fiction fanatics! (jacket).…

Soft cover. Zustand: New. 1st Edition. Birds of Nepal covers over 750 species and distinct sub-species of birds found in Nepal. It contains over 2,000 colour photographs including depictions of flight, plumage, hunting style and much more. Many of the photographs in this comprehensive field guide appear for the first time, and have been carefully selected to showcase the most important features of the species.The text provides vital and new information on voice and habits of each species.The distribution maps are accompanied by notes on status and density.This book will enable accurate field identification in one of the world's most diverse avifaunal regions.An indispensable guide for all bird lovers.…

Soft cover. Zustand: New. 221B Baker Street. The most beloved fictional detective is in pursuit of the absolute truth. Dr. Watson, his sidekick and biographer, cannot help but marvel at his friend's impeccable logic and scientific acumen in unravelling the mysteries of crimes that have besieged London. What Holmes thinks elementary, Watson finds extraordinary. In The Sign of Four, Holmes takes up a peculiar case which revolves around a stolen treasure, the mystery of a secret pact between four convicts and an anonymous benefactor who sends pearls to Mary Morstan (Dr. Watson's future wife) as an act of atonement. In 'The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor', Holmes is grappling with an unusual problem where a bride has disappeared on her own wedding day; in 'The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet', a client leaves a beryl coronet with a banker; and 'The Boscombe Valley Mystery' intrigues our detective when he learns that a local landowner has been murdered and all fingers point at the son but he knows that the real culprit is someone else. The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes and The Return of Sherlock Holmes add value to this keepsake edition of Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Novels & Stories 1. (jacket).…