The experiences in public school, Sandhurst and military life in India of Major George Cottar together with his adventures in the dream world he discovers and frequents.
India
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The authors provide a comprehensive examination of the value of middle-class consumers in China and India. By 2020, this group is expected to generate $10 trillion in annual revenue--far higher than that generated by consumers in the...
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- Author:Hesse, HermannSummary:
In ancient India a young man begins a spiritual journey that will take him into the company of the Buddha, the arms of a gorgeous courtesan and to the river that will ultimately teach him enlightenment. Hesse wrote the book to cure...
- Robes of silk feet of clay : the true story of a love affair with Beatles guru Maharishi Mahesh YogiAuthor:Bourque, JudithSummary:
Judith Bourque reveals the true story of her love affair with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, the charismatic leader of the Transcendental Meditation movement and known internationally as the Beatles' guru. Just out of college, Bourque went...
- Author:Reddy, PratapSummary:
Ramya, an immigrant from India, is nearing her 50th birthday. But there's no cause to cheer. Recently separated, and laid off from work as well, she feels lonely, alienated, and despondent. Then one day she chances upon a...
- Author:Carriger, GailSummary:
When Prudence is given an unexpected dirigible, she does what any sensible female would do--names it the Spotted Custard and floats to India in pursuit of the perfect cup of tea. But India has more than just tea in store for the young...
- Author:Roy, PhilipSummary:
In Outlaw in India, the fifth volume in the best-selling Submarine Outlaw series, Alfred and his crew of Seaweed the seagull and Hollie the dog begin their exploration of India with a piece of bad luck when they surface behind a frigate...
- Author:Benoit, CharlesSummary:
At 27, Jason Talley of Corning, New York, leads an orderly life, precisely processing loans for a mortgage company. Its warmest spot is his friendship with Sriram Sundaram and his lively wife Vidya. One night Sriram secretly confides he...
- Author:Durant, WillSummary:
The first volume of Will Durant's Pulitzer Prize-winning series, this volume chronicles the early history of Egypt, the Middle East, and Asia. Readers will learn about places like Sumeria, Babylonia, Persia, India, and more.
- Author:THURSTON, EdgarSummary:
This book deals mainly with some aspects of what may be termed the psychical life of the inhabitants of the Madras Presidency, and the Native States of Travancore and Cochin.
- Author:Ellis, DeborahSummary:
Shortlisted for the SYRCA 2013 Diamond Willlow Award, selected as an American Library Association 2012 Notable Children's Book, a Booklist Editors’ Choice, nominated for the OLA Golden Oak Tree Award, and a finalist for the Ruth and...
- Author:Huckelbridge, DaneSummary:
Between 1900 and 1907, in the forested foothills of the Himalayas, a large Bengal tiger locals called the Champawat Man-Eater claimed 436 lives. Desperate for help, authorities appealed to Jim Corbett, a local hunter and officer in the...
- Author:King, Laurie R.Summary:
Haunted by her dreams, Mary Russell arrives in San Francisco in 1924 to settle her parents' estate. But she quickly encounters a few surprises and learns there may be a great deal more to her childhood in this city than she ever...
- Author:MARTEL, YannSummary:
Sixteen-year-old Pi's father owns a zoo in India, until the family decides to immigrate to Canada. On the way tragedy strikes and the ship sinks. Pi finds himself in a lifeboat with a hyena, a zebra, a tiger and an orangutan. He...
- Author:Monticone, UgoSummary:
Inspiré d’un voyage de quatre mois en Inde, Le vendeur de goyaves raconte l’histoire de Hilmu qui se retrouvera, malgré lui, propulsé à la tête d’un nouveau temple. En suivant les péripéties de ce jeune Indien, Monticone nous plonge...
- Author:Thomas, RosieSummary:
Alors qu’elle vide la maison de son défunt père, Mair Ellis découvre un éblouissant châle ancien et une boucle de cheveux d’enfant. Débute alors une quête qui changera à jamais sa vie. Se rendant au Cachemire sur les traces de ses...
- Author:Houck, ColeenSummary:
La dernière chose que Kelsey Hayes croyait faire cet été-là, c’était de tenter de conjurer une malédiction indienne vieille de 300 ans. En compagnie d’un mystérieux tigre blanc nommé Ren À l’autre bout du monde. Mais c’est exactement ce...
- Author:Houck, ColeenSummary:
Cinq dragons mythiques chinois et la haute mer appellent Kelsey! À dix-neuf ans, elle doit s’embarquer dans un troisième voyage ― cette fois-ci pour trouver le collier de perles noires de la déesse Durgâ et libérer son bien-aimé Ren à...
- Author:Houck, ColeenSummary:
Trois des quêtes de la déesse Durgâ se trouvant maintenant derrière eux, il ne reste plus à Kelsey, Ken et Kishan qu’une seule prophétie à réaliser pour conjurer la malédiction du tigre. Mais le plus difficile des défis les attend : une...